The article gives a brief description of the attractions of the Krasnodar Territory.
It is no coincidence that the Krasnodar Territory is called the pearl of Russia. This is the most visited and interesting region of our country. There is everything for a good rest: warm sea, mountains, steppes, orchards and vineyards, as well as all the necessary infrastructure. Many objects - sights of the Krasnodar Territory - are actively visited by tourists.
Natural features of the Krasnodar Territory
The nature of the region is rich and diverse. Many types of landscapes are represented here: steppes, forests, mountains, beaches, swamps. The climate in the Krasnodar Territory is more favorable for a varied vacation than in the Crimea. For example, much more rain falls here, which favors the growth of moist forests and the abundance of mountain rivers and waterfalls.
At the same time, this is unlikely to hurt beach lovers, since the weather on the coast itself is usually sunny, and the rains are mostly short-lived. Moreover, on the coast of the southwestern part of the region (west of the city of Tuapse) they generally rarely occur.
The most popular among visitors is the southern half of the Krasnodar Territory. It is here that the majority of tourist sites of this region are located. Most of the territory is agricultural land. After all, the Kuban is considered not only a tourist pearl, but also the main breadbasket of our country.
How to get to the recreation zone of the Krasnodar Territory?
To get to the southern part of the Krasnodar Territory is possible from any region of Russia. There are three ways to do this:
- drive by car or bus;
- get on the passenger train;
- use civil aviation.
For those who travel from the Russian countryside, the Don highway, which has become very popular with motorists, is suitable. It begins in Moscow, and ends on the Black Sea coast of the Krasnodar Territory.
The possibilities of railway transport are also great. This is a way known since Soviet times to get to the seashore from virtually any Russian region.
Air traffic is also well established. The largest airports are in Adler and Anapa.
Natural attractions of the Krasnodar Territory
Natural attractions - this is the main thing that makes the Krasnodar Territory so attractive for tourists. During the rest, the sights of the Krasnodar Territory attract a lot of travelers. It is simply impossible to describe them all in one article. But it is worth noting that before there were even more of them. Due to mismanagement, the nature of this region has been hit hard in the last two decades. As a result, such unique objects as the Sochi yew-boxwood grove, Guam Gorge, the famous 30th route, can now be deleted from the list.
Inept and massive buildings, intensified deforestation and careers increasingly threaten the unique nature of the Krasnodar Territory.
What can tourists visit now?
Azish cave
This interesting object is located on the ridge of Azish-Tau, near the road going to the Lago-Naki plateau. The cave is of karst origin and is equipped with stairs, viewing platforms and artificial lighting sources. Visitors can see a huge number of limestone sag - stalactites, stalagmites, growths; underground river with clear water and natural rooms.
You can get to the cave by sightseeing bus or private car on a direct highway from Maykop or by roundabout routes from Absheronsk.
Lago-Naki Plateau
This unique limestone formation is a huge alpine island in the middle of forests. Here you can see a lot of karst cavities, an ice cave, karst lake Psenodah, as well as enjoy the unique views of the mountains that open from the cliffs of the plateau. It should be noted that the weather here is considered the most unstable in the entire Caucasus. This is due to the fact that it is at the junction of different air masses and flows. In winter, this is especially dangerous, and more than once led to an emergency. And the height of the snow cover in the south of the highlands can reach several meters.
At the entrance to the plateau, hotels are built. At the moment, there is a regime of protected areas, so the visit must be discussed in advance with the administration of the Caucasian Reserve. Most of the highlands are located in the borders of Adygea.
Sochi National Park
On the territory of this protected object there are a large number of natural monuments and simply beautiful places. Here you can see the natural plantings of edible chestnut, Pontic rhododendron, laurel cherries and (now lost) boxwood. Sochi National Park boasts a huge number of mountain rivers and waterfalls. And this is not surprising, because it is the wettest place in Russia.
The following waterfalls are most popular: Orekhovsky, Agursky, Tuapse.
Orekhovsky Falls is located near the village of Orekhovka. It is 15 kilometers up the Sochi River. The waterfall is a long 30-meter narrow tongue gliding along a steep stone bed. Around Orekhovka grow Colchis forests (now without boxwood). Here you can see the hazelnut plantations, which are the main attraction of this village.
Agur waterfalls are even closer to the Black Sea coast, that is, almost at Sochi itself. They are located in the beautiful Agursky gorge. Agur waterfalls consist of three cascades. The first is a stream, or rather 2 stream-shaped streams, 12 and 18 m high. Below they are connected into one stream and flow into a blue lake at the bottom of a river canyon. The second has the form of small jets rushing into a small lake at the bottom of the Agursky gorge. The farthest is a stream of hearths falling from a 20-meter height into the lake. Near it is the Devil's Hole cave.
Perun Waterfall is the largest in the Tuapse district. Unlike the ones described above, it is located in a mountainous outback and it is rather difficult to reach it. The height of the water column is 33 meters. In summer, droughts occur in the Tuapse district, however, the water in this waterfall never completely disappears.
There are many natural and archaeological sites on the north side of the Main Caucasian Range. For example, the attractions of Mostovsky (Krasnodar Territory). Among the most famous are the unusual sprawling waterfall on the Hatsavita River, the gloomy Vedmino Lake, the Kolokolnya hillfort overgrown with forest, Dzitak Lakes and many other interesting objects.
