На территории российского юга находится большое number of resort towns. Among them is the city of Anapa (Krasnodar Territory), located on the border of the Taman Peninsula and the mountain system between the Black and Caspian Seas. It occupies an area of 5840 square meters. km The city of Anapa is home to more than 75,400 indigenous people.
In the article we will tell about the main attractions of this resort, beaches and hotels, which are designed for those who want to relax on the Black Sea coast.
Anapa history
According to archaeological excavations, the areamodern Anapa was inhabited by the Sindians (tribes of the Northern Black Sea). After some time, the Greeks settled in this area. They founded the city Sindik.
In the IX century BC. er the city became part of the Bosporian kingdom and became known as Gorgippus. Subsequently, he was ravaged and destroyed in 240 by the Iranian-speaking Alans.
In the X century, the territory was inhabited by the ancestors of the Adyghes (a group of peoples who speak the Adyghe languages), thanks to which the city received the name "Anapa". In translation, this is “a flat projection of the sea coast”.
After 300 years, merchants from Genoa was builtfortress, which was captured and destroyed by the Ottoman Turks. And in its place built one of the main defensive strongholds of the Ottoman Empire - the fortress of Anape. After six attempts, the Russian troops captured this fortified Ottoman fort. And, according to the Treaty of Adrianople, from 1828, Anapa became part of the Russian state.
С 1900 года город начал развиваться как Russian Black Sea resort, thanks to Kuban doctor Vladimir Budzinsky. Now Anapa is a modern developed resort. On its territory, in addition to sanatoriums, holiday homes and numerous beaches and all conditions for active recreation, there are historical monuments of culture that attract the attention of guests and tourists from many European countries.
Russian gate
At the intersection of Pushkin and Krepostnaya streets there is a monument of architecture - “Russian Gate”. It represents the only part of the Ottoman fortress.
In 1783 in this urban area by the Turksa citadel was erected, playing the role of protecting the Caucasian coast. Initially, it consisted of a territory surrounded by a fortified wall, at the corners of which were seven bastions and three buildings in the form of an entrance gate. The building itself has not survived to our time. Tourists can explore only the east gate. They were named in 1853 as “Russians”, in honor of the 25th anniversary of the liberation of Anapa in 1828 by Russian troops from the rule of the Ottoman Empire.
In 1996, a stela was erected. There is a plate installed on which it is written that the remains of soldiers of the Russian empire who died for the liberation of the city from the Turkish invaders lay here.
Temple of Onuphrius the Great
What attracts tourists except the beaches? Sights of Anapa. There are a lot of them in the city. We will consider them further. In the central part of the resort, on the street Cathedral, is a temple building.
It was built in 1829 on the orders of Emperor Nicholas I in honor of the capture of the Turkish fortress Anape by Russian troops.
After eight years, the temple was consecrated, and since thisoccurred on June 12, the day when the Orthodox commemorate the memory of the Saints Onufriy the Great and Peter of Athos, the church received the official name "Temple of Onuphrius the Great". According to historical documents, the first service was attended by the imperial family headed by Nicholas I.
Now the building is considered to be one of the oldest in the Kuban and is active, where tourists can attend the liturgy and inspect the restored interior.
Crypt heroon
What else attracts tourists besides the sea, beaches inAnapa? Sights. About one of them will be discussed further. In 1908, the Russian archaeologist Nikolai Veselovsky in the suburb of Anapa (the village of Anapskaya, 8 km from the city) discovered a crypt. It is a cultural monument. Built of white stone in about III century BC. er
Позднее это античное святилище получило название "The crypt of the Heroon." Now this building is located in the city garden. And guests of the resort can get inside and inspect the frescoes that have survived to our time.
Museum of Archeology Gorgippia
History lovers are attracted by a tour ofthe only open-air museum in Russia - the Gorgippia Museum of Archeology. This is a whole ancient city of the Bosporus state, which existed in the IV century BC. er in place of modern Anapa.
Visitors have the opportunity to walk along the main street of this historical cultural monument. Of course, they can also explore archaeological finds.
Anapa - children's resort
Given that Anapa is considered a children's resort, then attractions for the city include entertainment for children of any age.
The main place of various attractions is the park "30th anniversary of Victory". On its territory there is a tunnel (35 meters) aquarium, a visit to which delights children and adults.
Dolphinarium "Nemo", located on PioneerAvenue, daily arranges for children circus performances with dolphins and killer whales performing tricks in the open air in their natural environment.
Anapa beaches (photo)
The fine sea sand on the territory of Anapa owes its origin to the Kuban River. At the end of the 19th century, it changed its course, leaving behind golden sandy beaches in the city of Anapa.
One of the most popular is central urban. On this beach all the conditions for recreation. There are a variety of attractions, cafes. Also work here and rental.
What other famous beaches of Anapa?Departmental beach of the hotel "Golden Bay". The entrance to it is paid. This is the only paid beach of Anapa. But, despite this limitation, it belongs to the popular infrastructure for recreation, developed by international standards.
Due to low populations and clean sea water, vacationers prefer wild beaches.
Popular beach Anapa, which is covered with fine golden sand. It is located parallel to Pioneer Avenue.
Hotels with private beach
The city has a large numberhotels that have their own beaches. We will talk about them further. So, what are the famous hotels in Anapa with its own beach? Popular with the guests of the resort hotel SunMarin ("Sanmarin"). What is he like? This is a four star hotel. It is located on Krasnoarmeyskaya Street, on the seashore (200 m from the sea, 1st line) and has its own sandy beach. The Grant Hotel operates on an "all inclusive" system, which is a convenient service for holidaymakers.
At a distance of 1.5 km from the center, in the Kordonnom Lane, the Golden Bay Hotel offers its guests to the city. In it, residents can take advantage of a private beach.
The hotel has a restaurant and two bars. A special feature is that children up to seven years old can live with their parents for free.
В поселке Нижнее Джемета (в переводе с Adyghe language - “Golden Sands”), which is located 5 km from the city center, the hotel “Cote d'Azur” was built. This place is one of the most popular among those who enjoy a relaxing beach holiday. A modern hotel of five buildings with rooms equipped according to international standards. Here there is the territory of its own protected beach with white fine sea sand. The complex is located in the historic part of the village, which was founded in 1828. Then it was a militarized fortification to protect the Anapa-Taman road section. The hotel is also designed for budget travelers.
Anapa hotels with swimming pool and beach
Many hotels located in the resort city have heated swimming pools.
Captain of the Seas Hotel Erected on Friendship Street(5.5 km from the central part of the city). It is located at a distance of 600 meters from the Black Sea coastline. The hotel has its own heated swimming pool in the cool season.
There is a fitness center and other outdoor activities. Children's entertainment complexes are located nearby - the Tiki Tac Water Park and the Nemo Dolphinarium.
On the street Black Sea all year-round guest house "Frigate" functions. The complex has a swimming pool, sauna, billiard room and many other entertainment.
Guide "Frigate" organizes sightseeing tours of the resort town.
On Kalinin Street (1 km from the center) is locatedsmall guest house "Loris". The popularity of this hotel lies in the fact that it is mainly designed for budget travelers. The hotel has an indoor pool, Russian sauna, table tennis and other facilities for a good rest.
Conclusion
Warm sea, diverse sandy beaches of Anapa,amazing in its beauty nature, not hot climate and hospitality of the locals for a long time leave pleasant memories and the desire to return here again. Therefore, many people want to return to this wonderful place again. Anapa hotels with a pool and beaches are waiting for tourists annually. Some popular hotels we named and described in the article.
