Sochi National Park: history and modernity

Sochi National Park is the second largest park in the Russian Federation. It is located near the resort city of Sochi. Its area is almost 200 thousand hectares. The territory of the park is the Mzymta river, which rafting enthusiasts from all over the world have long noticed. A diverse landscape, many species of exotic animals and unforgettable species have made it the pearl of this region.

Creating a park

The history of the park dates back to 1983. The main goal of creating this reserve was to preserve the unique flora and fauna of the Greater Caucasus. Thanks to joint efforts of scientists from different regions, it was possible not only to preserve the region, which has a high ecological and recreational value, but also to restore many destroyed natural objects. An important role is played by environmental education. Employees of the park constantly open new museum expositions, which work in the territory of the forestry.

Sochi National Park is not only a monument to a unique landscape. Its employees have laid convenient forest paths and bridges, along which visitors of the park can walk. In addition, almost fifty natural objects were discovered for visitors, which surprise with their pristine beauty. This is the unique caves, waterfalls and canyons, and most importantly - the enchanting forest park with a picturesque landscape.

The landscape of the park

A feature is the abundance of rivers and streams, which create a huge number of canyons and waterfalls. Sochi National Park is also famous for its unique caves, such as the Vorontsov and the Ahun. In addition, the territory is unique waterfalls, the beauty of which annually come to see thousands of tourists.

Such important geological monuments as underground rivers, limestone massifs with deep caves, and also unique karstic cavities are located in the Sochi park.

Park Plants

Beech forests here have a height of up to 50 meters. In addition, the fourth part of all the trees in the reserve are oaks, which grow on the slopes of the mountains. In addition, only in this park you can find a unique European chestnut, which is a relict species. And thick moss gives the scenery a charming view of the magic forest.

The most favorite place for tourists is the park "Riviera", which is covered with unique types of flowers, greenery and rare species of trees. The park in Sochi has a huge number of rare types of roses, of which the masters of the reserve create a beautiful new composition every year.

In summer the park provides an opportunity for vacationers to hide from the scorching sun in the shade of tall chestnut and pine trees. And in winter you can enjoy the scent of blooming magnolias and fragrant pine needles. Magnolia blooms in late autumn or even early in winter. In this case, even snow does not prevent it. Flowers are very fragrant and primarily because Sochi has high humidity, which promotes the spread of fragrance.

Animal world

Sochi National Park is a unique place for ecotourism, due to the presence on the territory of a huge number of unique biological species. Many species of animals that can be found in the Sochi reserve are listed in the Red Book.

More than 120 species of birds live on the territory of the reserve, some of which you will not find anywhere else almost anywhere. If we talk about animals, then in the park there are almost 80 different species. Among them one should distinguish a deer, a brown bear, an otter, a roe deer, a marten, and many others, which you will hardly find in the forests of our homeland.

In addition, the rivers with which the Sochi National Park is rich abound in rare species of fish. In addition, you can meet rare species of reptiles (in the park there are almost 20 of them).

Thanks to the collective work of the staff, there is an active dissemination of information on the endangered species of animals that live here. Volunteers are constantly employed to spread information (including online).

Rest in the park

Every year ecotourism is gaining popularity. In our time, it is fashionable and prestigious to engage in active recreation, stay overnight in tents, and visit national reserves and parks. The Sochi National Park became a favorite destination for tourists from Russia and neighboring countries . Its map allows you to plan your route perfectly. A huge area captures the spirit of the tourist with its magnificent reliefs, unique flora and fauna.

You can visit the park as part of the excursion, as well as independently. For extreme tourists, rafting down the mountain streams, horseback riding and orienteering are offered . More relaxed travelers can visit one of the guided tours offered by the guide, just take a walk with the family and relax in the coolness of a dense forest.