Anapa is one of the most popular Russian cities. It is located in the southwest of the Krasnodar Territory and is known for its sandy beaches and the bright sun that shines all summer.
Geographical features of the city
Anapa is located at the junction of the Taman Peninsula and the western tip of the Main Caucasus Range. The terrain is flat, in places slightly hilly. The sea in the Anapa area is shallow off the coast, with a flat bottom, ideal for families with children. Transport accessibility is high. Anapa is easily accessible from Krasnodar by road or rail.
The climate of the city is favorable for relaxation. The terrain is well-blown, which softens the summer heat. Rains are rare, mainly in autumn and winter. In summer, sunny weather prevails.
The resort has a rather long history and is well known since Soviet times. Anapa is famous for its mineral springs, healing mud, attractions, playgrounds; It has a good recreational infrastructure. The houses in Anapa are well-maintained, neat in appearance, well-groomed and comfortable to live in.
People come to the city in large numbers from all over the country. Here young people, athletes, lovers and people with poor health love to relax. Anapa is an excellent balneological resort.
Resort Features
A large number of resorts, hotels, boarding houses, hotels have been built and are functioning on the territory of the city. Many residents rent their apartments. And if Sochi is an active resort that has a very dense multi-story building, then Anapa, in comparison with it, is a quiet and comfortable city, especially if you are located away from the sea. However, the districts of Anapa are significantly different from each other.
The beach area has a length of 50 km. Of these, 40 km are golden sandy beaches, and the remaining 10 are covered with small pebbles. The coastal bank is wide and in some places reaches a width of 0.5 km.
City transport system
The districts of Anapa are well provided with public transport. The most common form of transport in Anapa is a regular bus. They have different routes, which allows you to use the services of a bus anywhere in the city. In addition, the fare is very cheap. However, their frequency along the route is rather low.
Also in Anapa, a shuttle bus often runs. It is also cheap, but minibuses are often crowded.
Taxi service is much more expensive, especially if it is a private vehicle. And during the influx of vacationers, the time from ordering a car to its arrival can drag up to 0.5 hours.
Anapa districts
Like any city, Anapa is conditionally divided into districts. Central is best known, but others are also interesting. The districts of Anapa are characterized in accordance with their remoteness from the sea.
The central region is considered the most comfortable region of Anapa. This is the best area, there are administrative buildings, a large number of boarding houses, rest houses, hotels, resorts, cafes, restaurants, retail outlets. In addition, the central city beach, water park, museum, cinema and other facilities are also located here. It is also the noisiest part of the city with a high concentration of tourists. Therefore, lovers of a quiet holiday should choose a different neighborhood for living.
The area called "High Coast" is located in the west of the city, where a pebble beach is separated from the mainland by a steep cliff. In this area there are a large number of resorts and hotels, squares and shops.
Anapa's 12th microdistrict is located in the southern part of the city. This is a predominantly residential area with appropriate infrastructure. You can walk to the sea in 30 minutes, and to get to the center, you should use the services of a minibus. This place is well suited for families with those who do not like the hectic resort life.
Alekseevsky district of Anapa is located in the eastern part of the city. This is a private residential sector with many elegant villas. Nearby there are highways that can take you to Krasnodar and Novorossiysk or get to the Crimea. In the area there is a hospital and a clinic, many shops, houses for visitors. The coast can be reached in 5-10 minutes by transport.
The Walnut Grove area is located approximately in the same place as the High Coast. The sea is hidden from the city by a steep cliff, the beach is pebble. The area is quiet and comfortable layout, grocery stores are everywhere, there is a clinic.
