The coastline of Greater Sochi is 160 kmpebbly beaches that alternate bolverki yes breakwaters. In its equipped embankments in the summer there are crowds of vacationers who spend the sunset hours in the languid coolness of the sea breeze.
In Sochi, the embankment is not alone. Each resort area (Lazarevsky, Adlersky, Khostinsky and Central) has its own place for an evening promenade.
At dusk, the city coastilluminated by neon lights, beating to the beat of incendiary rhythms. Burnt by the generous sun, tourists impressively gather under the snow-white domes of cafes and eateries.
Stone shackles
In Central Sochi, the embankment is located inhalf an hour walk from the seaport building. Its beginning marks the sculptural group, the symbol and business card of the city - Semyon Semenovich Gorbunkov and his family from the film “The Diamond Arm”.
In Sochi, the embankment begins at the port possessions.Round-flank yachts, ships and motor ships moored to the berth of the naval station. Loud barkers propose to ride on ships of all stripes and calibers.
The coastline is neatly lined with paving slabs and has a neat, elegant look. It focuses a huge number of souvenir shops and restaurants, serving dishes of Caucasian cuisine.
Places of Fame
In Sochi, the embankment is not just a place for meetings and walks. With its ancient history, it boasts several attractions at once.
Во-первых, речь идет о здании маяка.It was erected at the end of the XIX century. Next to him stands the concert hall "Festival." Despite its sufficient age, the lighthouse still illuminates the sea surface with a soft greenish glow.
Secondly, it is impossible not to mention the bell tower,which is included in the general architectural ensemble of the Cathedral of St. Michael the Archangel. It was erected in honor of the end of the Caucasian War, becoming part of the first church of the Orthodox Church, built on the Black Sea territory of Russia.
Sea promenade
The resort’s central promenade isan integral part of the evening promenade, which by tradition is made by all holidaymakers in Sochi. The main pedestrian artery of the city, lined with street cafes, open terraces and craft shops adjoins the pier.
Come here to drink a cup of coffee,feast on sweets, taste meat or fish, which is cooked on hot coals in an open firebox. There is also a water park "Mayak". It operates from mid-May to the last days of October.
Concert hall "Festival" is locatedopposite the water complex. The capacity of the main hall is 2500 spectators. Every summer, popular stars of domestic and foreign music perform on its stage.
Hotels & Accommodations
Like the wind-tied sails, endlessa series of high-rise buildings line up along the Black Sea coast of Sochi. The first line of the resort entirely belongs to the luxurious and luxurious hotel complexes.
Almost all hotels on the Sochi seafront have their own beaches and are within walking distance from the main tourist attractions.
Pools, tennis courts, park areas,flower beds and impeccable service - this is what distinguishes hotels located in the heart of the city. Most of them were assigned categories 4 and 5 of the international star classification.
Olympic Embankment
Sochi Olympic Embankment - another placepilgrimage resort guests, a symbol of the Olympic district of the city. 2014 is considered the official date of construction. Its opening was timed to the start of the Winter Olympic Games.
The embankment stretches for six kilometers, which stretch from the stadium "Fisht" to the very Russian-Abkhaz border. With a narrow border of gray pebbles, it encircles the entire Olympic Village.
Unlike the coastline of Central Sochi,there is silence on it. There are no assorted stalls and stalls, filled to the top with beach accessories. Despite the almost complete absence of any places of entertainment, the embankment seems cozy.
Here and there you can see straw poppiesumbrellas, casting long oblique shadows on the beds. Cyclists and scooters scurry along smooth asphalt paths. From the observation deck opens a stunning view of the bluest Black Sea.
