- The main types of recreation in Kislovodsk
- Prices
- On a note!
Kislovodsk is the sunniest, warmest and most carefree resort of the Caucasian Mineral Waters. The sun shines here for about 150 days a year, there is practically no wind, and people sunbathe even in winter. Rest in Kislovodsk is an opportunity to improve your health, admire the subalpine meadows, chalk and sandy mountains, and explore the sights.
The main types of recreation in Kislovodsk
- Curative: many people rush to Kislovodsk on the recommendation of the attending physician. In local sanatoriums and health resorts (you will need a spa card), cardiovascular, diseases of the respiratory, endocrine, and nervous systems are treated. The main therapeutic factors are the Kislovodsk mineral waters "Narzan" (they drink it, use it for invigorating and tonic baths), healing mud and terrenkur (patients' exercise of dosed therapeutic walks in the city's parks and the surrounding area).
- Sightseeing: as part of the excursion programs, you will see the Cascade Staircase, the Colonnade, the Kislovodsk Fortress, the Ladies Caprice Bridge, the Lermontov Gallery with a grotto and a bust of Lermontov, the Chaliapin's dacha museum, walk along the Valley of Roses. Lovers of the mysteries of nature will be able to visit the Alikonov Gorge, see the castle of Treachery and Love and Honey Falls.
- Beach: despite the absence of the sea, in Kislovodsk you can relax on the lake, in the floodplain of the Alikonovka River - on its shore there is a recreation area with a pontoon, changing rooms, dry closets, a cafe. If the temperature of the lake water (+ 19-20 degrees in summer) does not allow you to plunge, you can go to the water park located on the territory of the Narzanov Valley sanatorium.
- Eventful: You can plan a trip to Kislovodsk for such events as the Chess Festival in December or the Ethnic Song Festival “Mountains you Caucasian” in September-October.
Prices
The price level for tours to Kislovodsk depends on the season. The best time to have a rest in Kislovodsk is from May to October. Compared to the low season, the cost of tours to Kislovodsk rises in late spring and early autumn by about 35-60%. New Year's tours are becoming more expensive at times - accommodation facilities, cafes and restaurants are being prepared for the holidays, preparing banquets for guests, entertainment shows with the participation of dance and musical groups. The resort pleases its guests with more attractive prices in March-April and November-early December.
On a note
When going to Kislovodsk, take with you sportswear and shoes, an umbrella (the weather can change several times a day), bathing accessories (they are useful for those wishing to swim in the pools and thermal mineral springs), sunglasses and cream, a few warm clothes (jumper, windbreaker) for evening walks.
From rest in Kislovodsk, you can bring products from local porcelain (vases, sets, small tea sets), wine, souvenirs with resort symbols.
