Sochi is not only the largest resort town of Russia, located on the northeast coast of the Black Sea, but also an important transport assembly, a major economic and cultural center of the Black Sea coast of Russia.
The city of Sochi was originally called the Fort of Alexandria. The status of the city was assigned in 1917. Since 1937, Sochi became part of the Krasnodar Territory. And since 1993, Sochi acquired the status of the resort of federal significance.
Sochi attracts their tourists with warm, subtropical climate, sea, mineral springs, the proximity of the mountains and various attractions.
Lookout Tower on Mount Ahun in Sochi
Mount Akhun is the highest mountain of the coastal part of Bolshoi Sochi, towers over the rivers of Matsesta and Host. The name of this place comes from the deity of Akhyn (patron of cattle breeding). At the top of the mountain, at an altitude of 663 meters above sea level of an observation tower, built in the middle of the 20th century. From the tower you can see not only the city and the sea, but also the mountain peaks of the main waterproofing ridge of the Caucasus: Elbrus, Fisht, Pseashho, Achishho. From here you can also see the gorge of AHCU, eagle rocks and natural beauty. From the observation deck, the coast and mountain of Abkhazia is clearly visible.
33 waterfalls in Sochi
Surprisingly beautiful waterfalls on the carbon black ridges in the Samshite Grove. According to the jar of Geongish, through the thick grove of the Samshetov, from the mountain runs through the stream, creating numerous cascades of water, reaching up to 12 meters high. Also here you can see the tulip tree planted in 1840, which, according to believing, performs wishes.
Adventure Park at Height - SkyPark AJ Hackett in Sochi
An unusual and only adventure park in Russia, which is located in the Sochi National Park in the picturesque location of Ahshtyrsky Gorge in the Mzmitt River Valley on the road to Red Polyana. The main domain of the park is the world's longest pendant pedestrian bridge Skybridge with a length of 439 meters and a height of 207 meters. Walking on it can be enjoyed to enjoy the beautiful panoramic views of the Caucasian Mountains and the Black Sea coast. And for lovers of acute sensations on the bridge, platforms for unique rides from Hey Jaakkette are designed: Bungy 69 and Bungy 207 m, SochisWing and Megatroll.
Sochi arboretum
There are more than 1,500 species of trees and shrubs on the territory of the arboretum. Here, in addition to the usual palm trees, pines and oaks grow subtropical plants. Flora of different climatic belts and latitudes are located in specially selected areas. The arboretum is located in the Khostinsky district of Sochi. Park staff carefully retain a unique collection of exotic and rare plants from different parts of the world. Also on the territory of about 49 hectares there are rare animals and birds.
Caucasian State Natural Biosphere Reserve named after H.G. Shaposhnikova
The largest in the territory and the oldest specially protected natural territory in the West Caucasus. Located within three constituent entities of the Russian Federation - Krasnodar Territory, the Republic of Adygea and Karachay-Cherkess Republic. The reserve has more than 25 rare animal species listed in the Red Book of Russia. For tourists on the territory of the reserve, an adventure rope fleet on the trees at a height of 1 to 6 meters is equipped.
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