On the territory of the Russian south there is a largenumber of resort towns. Among them, the city of Anapa (Krasnodar Territory), located on the border of the peninsula of Taman and the mountain system between the Black and Caspian Seas. It covers an area of 5840 square meters. km. In the city of Anapa, there are more than 75,400 indigenous people.
In the article we will tell you about the main attractions of this resort, beaches and hotels that are designed for those who want to relax on the Black Sea coast.
According to archaeological excavations, the districtModern Anapa was inhabited by Sinds (tribes of the Northern Black Sea Coast). After a while in this territory the Greeks settled. They founded the city of Sindik.
In the IX century BC. e. The city became part of the Bosporan kingdom and became known as Gorgippus. Subsequently, it was ruined and destroyed in 240 by the Iranian-speaking tribe of the Alans.
In the 10th century the territory was inhabited by the ancestors of the Adygs (a group of peoples speaking the Adyghe languages), thanks to which the city was called Anapa. In translation, this is "a flat ledge of the sea shore".
After 300 years, merchants from Genoa were builtThe fortress that the Ottoman Turks conquered and destroyed. And in its place built one of the main defensive citadels of the Ottoman Empire - the fortress of Anapa. After six attempts, the Russian troops captured this fortified Ottoman fort. And, according to the Adrianople Treaty, since 1828 Anapa has become part of the Russian state.
Since 1900 the city began to develop as athe Russian Black Sea resort, thanks to the Kuban doctor Vladimir Budzinsky. Now Anapa is a modern developed resort. On its territory, apart from sanatoriums, rest houses and numerous beaches and all conditions for active recreation, there are historical cultural monuments attracting the attention of guests and tourists from many European countries.
At the intersection of Pushkin and Krepostnaya streets there is an architectural monument - "Russian Gate". It represents the only part of the Ottoman fortress.
In 1783 in this urban area the Turkswas built a citadel, performing the role of protecting the Caucasus coast. Originally it consisted of a territory surrounded by a fortress wall, at the corners of which were located seven bastions and three buildings in the form of entrance gates. The structure itself has not survived to our time. Tourists can see only the eastern gate. They were named in 1853 "Russian", in honor of the 25th anniversary of the liberation in 1828 of Anapa by Russian troops from the reign of the Ottoman Empire.
In 1996, a stele was erected. There is a plate on which it is written that the remains of the soldiers of the Russian Empire, who died for the liberation of the city from the Turkish invaders, rest there.
What attracts tourists except the beaches? Places of interest in Anapa. There are many of them in the city. We will discuss them further. In the central part of the resort, on Sobornaya Street, there is a temple structure.
It was erected in 1829 on the orders of Emperor Nicholas I in honor of the capture by Russian troops of the Turkish fortress of Anapa.
In eight years the temple was consecrated, and since ithappened on June 12, the day when the memory of the Saints Onuphrios the Great and Peter of Athos was honored by the Orthodox, the church was officially named "Onufrius the Great Temple." According to historical documents, the first divine service was attended by an imperial family led by Nicholas I.
Now the construction is considered one of the oldest in the Kuban and is operational, where tourists can attend the liturgy and inspect the restored interior.
What else attracts tourists, except the sea, beaches inAnapa? Sights. One of them will be discussed further. In 1908, the Russian archaeologist Nikolai Veselovsky in the suburb of Anapa (Anapa village, 8 km from the city) discovered the crypt. It is a cultural monument. Built from white stone around the 3rd century BC. e.
Later, this ancient sanctuary was given the name"Crypt of the Hero." Now this building is located in the city garden. And guests of the resort can get inside and see the frescoes that have survived to our time.
History lovers are attracted by the tour ofthe only open-air museum in Russia - the Museum of Archeology of Gorgippia. This is an entire ancient city of the Bosporan state, which existed in the IV century BC. e. on the site of modern Anapa.
Visitors have the opportunity to walk along the main street of this historical cultural monument. Of course, they can also examine archaeological finds.
Considering that Anapa is considered a children's health resort, the attractions of the city include entertainment for children of any age.
The main place for a variety of attractions is the park "30 years of Victory." On its territory there is a tunnel (35 meters) oceanarium, a visit which causes delight in children and adults.
The Dolphinarium "Nemo", located on the PioneerProspect, daily arrange for children circus performances with the participation of dolphins and killer whales, performing tricks in the open air in the natural environment.
The fine sea sand in the territory of Anapa is due to the origin of the Kuban River. At the end of the XIX century, it changed its course, leaving behind a golden sandy beaches in the city of Anapa.
One of the most popular is the central city. This beach has all the conditions for recreation. There are various attractions, cafes. There are also rental offices here.
What other beaches of Anapa are known?The departmental beach of the Golden Bay Hotel. The entrance to it is paid. This is the only paid beach in Anapa. But, despite this restriction, refers to the popular because of the infrastructure developed by international standards for recreation.
Because of the lack of people and clean sea water, holidaymakers prefer wild beaches.
Popularity is the beach of Anapa, which is covered with fine golden sand. It is located parallel to Pioneer Avenue.
There is a large number ofhotels that have their own beaches. We will talk about them further. So, what are the famous Anapa hotels with their own beach? The hotel SunMarin ("Sanmarin") enjoys popularity among guests of the resort. What is it? This is a four-star hotel. It is located on Krasnoarmeiskaya Street, on the beach (200 m from the sea, 1st line) and has its own sandy beach. Grant hotel operates on an all-inclusive basis, which is a convenient service for holidaymakers.
At a distance of 1.5 km from the center, in the Cordon Lane guests of the city are offered their services by the Golden Bay Hotel. In it, residents can use the hotel beach.
There is a restaurant and two bars on site. A special feature is that children under seven can stay with their parents for free.
In the village of Lower Dzhemeta (in translation fromAdyghe language - "golden sands"), which is located at a distance of 5 km from the city center, the hotel "Cote d'Azur" was built. This place is one of the most popular among lovers of a quiet beach holiday. A modern hotel of five buildings with rooms equipped according to the international standard. There is a territory of its own protected beach with snow-white fine sand. The complex is located in the historical 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 tourists.
Many hotels located on the territory of the resort city have swimming pools with heated water.
On the street of Friendship the hotel «Captain of the seas»(5.5 km from the central part of the city). It is located at a distance of 600 meters from the coastline of the Black Sea. The hotel has its own swimming pool with heated water in the cool season.
There is a fitness center and other types of outdoor activities. Nearby there are children's entertainment complexes - the water park "Tiki so" and the dolphinarium "Nemo".
On the Black Sea Street, the Fregat guest house is open year-round. The complex has a swimming pool, sauna, billiard room and many other entertainments.
The management of the "Frigate" organizes sightseeing tours of the sights of the resort city.
On the street Kalinin (1 km from the center) is locateda small guest house "Loris". The popularity of this hotel is that it is mainly designed for budget tourists. The hotel has an indoor swimming pool, a Russian sauna, table tennis and other conditions for a good rest.
The warm sea, the many sandy beaches of Anapa,amazing in its beauty nature, low climate and hospitality of local residents for a long time leave pleasant memories and desire to return here again. Therefore, many want to once again return to this wonderful place. Hotels in Anapa with a swimming pool and beaches are waiting for tourists every year. Some popular hotels we called and described in the article.
