Sights of Sochi. Krasnaya Polyana: description, reviews, photos

The city of Sochi is well known not only in Russia, but also far beyond its borders. Picturesque places not spoiled by industrial enterprises, unique neighborhood of the sea and mountains make it the best place not only for recreation, but also for activities such as mountaineering, downhill skiing, diving, freestyle and others.

Sights of Sochi (Krasnaya Polyana is their pearl) is first of all nature, and only then museums, arboretum, architecture and other objects of historical value.

Krasnopolyansky District

The Krasnopolyansky district, located in the Adler district, includes several villages located near the Mzymta river. This territory is inhabited by more than 5,000 people, most of whom are Russians, Greeks and Estonians.

The composition of the district includes various villages.

• Esto-Sadok has a population of about 900 people.
• Medovenevka, in which only 118 people live.
• The village of Kepsha with a population of 316 people.
• Chvizhezse - the smallest settlement of the district - only 60 people.
• The urban settlement Krasnaya Polyana is inhabited by more than 4,500 people.

The village of Krasnaya Polyana (Sochi), whose attractions are connected with the tourist business, became the venue for the 2014 Winter Olympics. The virgin nature of this district attracts not only athletes, but also ecotourists. The main activity of the residents of the village and nearby villages is the service of tourists and sportsmen.

Hotels in Krasnaya Polyana

Favorable place for tourism is Krasnaya Polyana (Sochi). Sights (reviews of travelers confirm this) will leave this district happy with the most demanding and experienced tourists. There is everything for a good rest: the sea, mountains, clean air, excellent service, cozy hotels and recreation centers.

The settlement arose on the site of the old Abkhaz settlements in 1869, and in 1878 it was resettled by more than 30 Greek families who fled from the Turkish invaders. Today it is a tourist center, where people from all over the world have a rest.

Hotels are also peculiar sights of Sochi. Krasnaya Polyana is no exception. Here you can find accommodation for every taste, whim and purse. For example, Grand Hotel Polyana, holiday complex "Belarus", "Peak-Hotel" and other bases offer excellent service, cozy rooms, Turkish baths and saunas, professional massage, billiards, swimming pools and many other entertainments.

Many tourist bases are located in nearby villages, for example in Esto-Sadka, which is part of the Krasnaya Polyana district (Sochi). Attractions (photos show this) include not only ski slopes, restaurants and bars, but also the ruins of the ancient fortress Achipse (7th century), the largest in the district of the apiary Gorny Sad, where you can taste fresh honey and a small copy of the pyramid of Cheops. Made of wood, this pyramid is a tool for studying the influence of its shape on water, people and metals. Anyone can freely enter it and become part of the experiment.

The Trinity-St George Monastery

The Trinity-St. George's Convent belongs to the category "new sights of Sochi". Krasnaya Polyana can be proud of his appearance on his land, since churches where you can pray for dead suicides and unbaptized people are only 3 in Russia.

The monastery is built surrounded by mountains in a very picturesque place on the territory of a closed recreation center. In the clearing around the small pond there are 4 temples of amazing beauty and residential buildings for nuns and pilgrims.

Monastic temples protect the relics of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker and parts of the saints of the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra and St. Panteleimon, sealed in special capsules.

The Trinity-St. George Monastery was built exclusively on money from donations, and today it accepts all the sick and suffering.

Reservoirs in Krasnaya Polyana

Reservoirs - this is another attraction of Sochi. Krasnaya Polyana has several unique water sources, which are widely known outside the Krasnodar Territory.

Khmelevskie lakes, located at an altitude of 2000 meters above sea level, are part of the Sochi National Park. Since 2012, on their territory are equipped with comfortable footpaths and steps, and thrill-seekers are offered a jeep ride along a serpentine road.

A beautiful view, convenient places for tourist sites made the Chmielew Lake a popular place for ecotourism.

Among the water attractions, with which the village of Krasnaya Polyana is rich, mineral springs are very popular. They are visited by people suffering from infertility and diseases of the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular and nervous systems.

Multiple cases of healing, especially the waters flowing near the villages of Matsesta and Kudepsta, attract those who want to improve their health all year round.

Waterfall Brothers usually have a fascinating effect on tourists. Two powerful streams, from which it forms, fall from the height of Mount Achishkho in 2000 meters above sea level.

If Krasnaya Polyana is chosen for ecotourism (Sochi), the sights in the summer in this region are its lakes and springs. For hikers walking tours are organized, during which you can enjoy both beautiful views and the cleanest air, and the flora and fauna of these places.

Ski resorts

The pride of Krasnaya Polyana is its international-level ski slopes and hotels with a high-level service.

The bases serving tourists are divided into categories, therefore each client can choose in advance a place for rest in economy, standard or VIP class. Ski runs meet all world standards, which puts them on a par with the famous ski resorts of European countries.

There are competitions in alpine skiing, biathlon, bobsleigh and freestyle, but this does not deter those who decided to ski for the first time. Experienced instructors will teach you how to walk confidently and descend on them from the mountains. The famous Olympic ski slopes - this is what Krasnaya Polyana (Sochi) can boast of. Sights in winter are, among other things, tracks of a very different level of complexity that attracts fans of winter sports from all over the country and from abroad.

Dolmens

Near the village of Krasnaya Polyana mysterious ancient dolmens are located, the true purpose of which is not known to scientists. This stone structure of heavy solid cast slabs is more than 4000 years old, and today they are considered to be the best preserved in the country.

Krasnopolyansky dolmens have entrances at ground level, they are small in size and more like tombs. Since the dolmens are found at the foot of Mount Achishkho, scientists suggest that there are many more, just other objects are still covered with earth and stones because of the mountain landslides.

You can get to these places either by jeep or on foot (about an hour).

Rybino

For fishing lovers and delicious healthy food about 20 years ago, the Rybino complex was built, located in a remote place among 3 lakes. To get into this fishing paradise, you should either travel by yourself on off-road cars, or call them from the complex.

The spent efforts will not seem in vain. Great fishing for lake trout, carp and carp lets you feel like a seasoned fisherman, even a beginner. From the caught fish, local chefs immediately prepare a delicious dinner, and while he is preparing, customers can relax and steam in a real Russian bath.

For children, a real adventure will be visiting a local small zoo in which animals can be petted and fed.

Rest in Krasnaya Polyana can be so diverse that even "hard" travelers say about this place as a place where dreams come true about the most exciting adventures. For this, Krasnaya Polyana has everything necessary.

Cable car

What other attractions does Krasnaya Polyana (Sochi) have? The cable car opens a lot of interesting things. It can climb on 2100 meters.

It is the link between the Alpika Service complexes, Rosa Khutor and the mountain ski resort Gornaya Karusel. New cable car lines, built recently, will be able to deliver skiers to the peak of the Black Pyramid.

In order for the resort to function year-round, a plant was built that produces ice for mountain routes.

Krasnaya Polyana after the Olympic Games

Today Krasnaya Polyana is a well-publicized ski resort thanks to the Olympics, where fans of winter sports from all over the world come to. A large number of attractions, both natural and man-made, will not leave indifferent any traveler. For an excellent holiday there is everything: the sea, mountains, lakes, rivers, curative springs, clean air, a favorable climate and excellent service.

This area has every reason to become a world-class resort.