Holidays with children to Adler

Sunny Sochi is a summer dream for millions of our fellow citizens who adore a typical beach holiday and do not want to leave their home country. Adler is perceived by many as a separate settlement, which he once was, but today it is a full-fledged part of the city of Sochi, albeit somewhat remote from the center.

However, not all the most interesting things in Sochi are located in its center, and Adler is not in vain considered to be so popular among beachers. There is something to see, and most importantly - this place is great for a family holiday with children.

Resort Adler is located in the part Of Russiawhich belongs to the subtropical zone is one of the most southern settlements of the whole country. From the cold from the north, the city is reliably protected by the spurs of the Caucasus Mountains, and the Black sea helps to reduce the temperature difference - both daily and year. It also affects the level of humidity, which is constantly high here.

Winter in the classical Russian understanding is not here at all - often there are years when the minus temperature has not been fixed, but this season is not suitable for a beach holiday.

For most visitors to Adler, the main reason for arriving is sunbathing on the beach and swimming in the sea, which are possible only in summer. It starts here around mid-April, but keep in mind that children's immunity is usually not so reliable, so it’s better to wait a couple extra weeks.

The same applies to the onset of autumn - although it usually begins here in October, at the planning stage, do not risk staying here for so long, because coolness may come earlier, and then the vacation will be spoiled. If the sea and beaches are not the main reason for your arrival, Adler will receive you at any time of the year - even in winter the weather is relatively good.

Contrary to the relatively small size of both Adler himself and the city of Sochi, in general, it is very easy to get here - this is one of the most accessible cities across the country. The reason for this is the high resort attractiveness of the region, the developed infrastructure of recreation and entertainment, as well as the Winter Olympic Games held in 2014, which further stimulated the development of infrastructure and increased tourist interest in these places.

You can get here in three ways.

It is in Adler located airport serving the city of Sochi, as well as a huge adjacent resort area with the city of Tuapse and neighboring Abkhazia. So it is not surprising that with an annual passenger turnover of 4-5 million people, it ranks fifth among all Russian airports, second only to three Moscow and St. Petersburg airports.

You can get here from dozens of airports throughout Russia, and the duration of the flight from Moscow is only about two hours, which is very convenient for traveling with kids.

Adlersky railway station is the end for most trains, and the geographical coverage of routes is very wide - it includes almost the entire territory of Russia, and the neighboring states Belarus and Lithuania, as well as partially recognized Abkhazia. A characteristic local feature is that in the summer period the number of trains arriving here is approximately doubled, which expands the geography of possible trips to the limit.

The trip with the children on the train should be approached with caution - in particular, a trip from Moscow can take up to one and a half days, whereas there are also much longer flights. Many children hardly endure long journeys by train, and what begins as a fascinating adventure, can get bored after a few hours.

The bus service in Adler is at a high level, but covers mostly not the most remote cities - mainly, the Krasnodar Territory and the adjacent subjects of the Russian Federation. Again, a too long trip will tire the child very quickly, especially since the bus, unlike the train, will not even lie down on the shelf or frolic in the vestibule.

Adler is only a district of the city of Sochi, but it itself is also divided into several even smaller areas, each of which has its own tourist features.

• Center Adler. A good option for those who want a good rest and see as much as possible. There is a lot of tourist-oriented infrastructure, but at the same time, it is also an ordinary city center, from which it is convenient to travel in different directions to various sights and interesting places. There is definitely something to do, given the good transport accessibility of the neighborhood, and you can settle down for every taste and budget. At the same time, the very heart of the resort is still not here.

Contrary to the fact that this area could be called the geographical outskirts of Adler, this part of the city has the greatest tourist attraction. There are more opportunities for expensive rest, because in this part are the most fashionable chain hotels and hotels.

Many tourists are attracted not only by the opportunity to have a good rest on the beach, but also by the close proximity of the very facilities that hosted the 2014 Olympic Games - after all, they were held mostly not in the center of Sochi, but in Adler. The proximity of the state border adds some charm - there is no more than a couple of kilometers to it.

As the name implies, the tourism industry has been developing here for a very long time, so it is mainly organized according to the old Soviet principle - here are located maximally dense resorts, boarding houses and other institutions for organized recreation, often with a health slant.

Although other tourist infrastructure is also present, it is relatively quiet here, as far as can be quiet in Adler, which makes this region one of the most popular among visitors with children.

Of course, the choice of places to settle here is truly enormous. To simplify the selection, select the main features of all the main options.

This option is the most inexpensive, especially if your choice fell not even on Adler, but on some of its suburbs. A wide range of such housing offers area State Farm "Russia", located in the Imereti lowland, near the coast.

Do not take this option as inconvenient - on the contrary, the hosts try to make their guests stay as comfortable as possible. Simply, there is no such service and refinement, as it could be in expensive hotels. All entertainment, and more often - and food, are not included in the cost of housing, they will have to look for and pay for them separately. On the other hand, this is a plus - it's easier to save.

Please note that the owners of rented private housing usually do not take guests for a day or two, preferring those who came for a long time.

This option is good for those who do not like to organize their own leisure, but would like to be helped in this. In addition, resorts and sanatoriums are distinguished by a pronounced wellness nature of recreation, which includes constant medical supervision, a complex of restorative and therapeutic medical procedures, as well as typical spa treatment, for example, healing mud or mineral water, which, by the way, is in Adler.

Most of the resorts and resorts are located in the resort town. Much of the local institutions of this type are aimed at guests coming with small children.

For those who have the desire to use only the best and enough money to pay for such services, hotels will be the ideal solution. The price tag may scare at the first moment, however, if the hotel works on the principle of "all inclusive", you should choose it - the price includes accommodation with meals, and, perhaps, even excursions and children's animation. In addition, there are all the amenities here - in particular, many tourists choose hotels with a pool, which allows you not to get out of the water, regardless of the weather and season of the year.

In the city there are hotels for every taste, and the organization of accommodation in them is also different. So, the Apart-Hotel "Gemini", located next to the park "Southern Cultures", offers rooms-apartments, and one of the best three-star hotels of the center "Adelphia" offers inexpensive typical hotel rooms and a visit to the restaurant and spa located in the same building. .

Options for settlement in Adler - the mass, but keep in mind that this is perhaps the most popular resort in the country. When planning a trip here at the height of the season, start by finding a suitable accommodation and booking it for the planned date.

Adler stretched for several kilometers along the Black Sea coast, and almost all of them are beaches, ideal for swimming and sunbathing. Local beaches are made of both sand and small pebbles - in the second case, it is worthwhile to foresee the possibility to put on shoes at least a child, because it is not always pleasant to walk on such a surface. Nevertheless, you can always just move to another part of the coast, especially since there are beaches in all parts of Adler.

The important point is that all or almost all beaches of Adler are equipped with everything necessary. This is not surprising, because the city would not have become so popular place to relax without toilets, showers and changing rooms, which are here on any beach, as well as deck chairs with umbrellas.

Presented here are all the popular "marine" entertainment: rental of water equipment and typical water rides. In such conditions, it is very easy to feed a remarkable appetite, and numerous cafes and bars are ready to solve this problem, offering delicious local cuisine, ice cream, snacks and soft drinks.

Rest in Adler is good because with all the sophistication of the beach and hotel infrastructure there is also something to look at.

Perhaps, the most interesting objects of non-resident guests appeared in Adler quite recently, just a few years ago, since we are talking about sports facilities built specifically for the 2014 Olympic Games.

Olympic Park - The main attraction on a scale not only of Adler, but of the whole of Sochi, here you can not only see, but also try out some sports facilities, for example, go skating in the ice palace. Boys of any age, even without passing competitions, will be interested in visiting the Autodrome and Fisht stadium, which in 2018 will also host matches of the World Cup.Be sure to also take a walk on the Olympic Embankment and take a picture against the backdrop of the Olympic rings.

Sochi Park - a chic family and children's park, where you should go to get acquainted with the culture of Russia, which is represented in six special thematic areas.

Fans of monumental architecture will surely like the Cathedral of the Miraculous Image of Christ the Savior, although this is also an Olympic facility in some way - it was also handed over to the Games, so it is not an old one.

At the seaside resort you shouldn’t surprise anyone with water parks and dolphinariums, but if your kids are very fond of wildlife, they should also be interested in Adler Ornithological Park, Monkey Nursery, Ostrich Farm and Southern Cultures Park, which gathered plants from all over the world and rightly considered to be Adler's pearl.

Teenagers and their parents may also be interested in the rich history and culture of this region - then do not pass by the museum of the history of the Adler district.

Adler's zest is that he is surrounded by other places that claim to be of tourist interest, so it’s necessary to go somewhere on a tour. In fact, there are a lot of options, but we will select only those that will please everyone without exception, including children:

• You can not rest in close proximity to the mountains and so in them and not to go. They are available to visit at any time of the year - in Rosa Khutor during the cold season you can go skiing and snowboarding, and in Krasnaya Polyana they are advised to go in the summer - there are gorgeous views that fascinate you when climbing the cable car.
• Again, having a rest on the seashore and not taking a ride on it yourself is a crime. Moreover, Adler even offers such a service as night yacht rental. The atmosphere during such a walk is truly romantic and fabulous - you can endlessly admire the lights of a hundred thousandth city, reflected in the dark waves.
• Lovers of strolling in unfamiliar cities will also find something to do. You can go to the center of Sochi - in principle, in recent years in Adler, which is supposedly a suburb, even more interesting, but if you came for a long time, then why not. The avid travelers who dream to stick the whole world map with the flags “I was here” will definitely want to visit Abkhazia, to which there are only a few kilometers away. No additional documents are needed for this. In general, something super-interesting or unique is also not found there, however, it is still another country, with a slightly different lifestyle and culture.

When visiting any city where you were for the first time, it is recommended to get to know its features in advance so as not to miss anything interesting. Those who are planning to rest in Adler, can also be given some useful tips:

• In Adler, everyone goes to the sea, but take time for other options for local pastime, because there is a lot of interesting things. View the main city sights and be sure to get out of the city, for example, high in the mountains, because you probably have not yet seen such enchanting nature.
• Although the majority of the population of modern Adler is made up of Russians and Armenians, who are also not perceived as something exotic for a long time, yet this is the Caucasus, and many people left their mark here, which affected the local cuisine. Perhaps small children will not like the unusual food, or even harm, but teenagers and their parents should try unusual local dishes, especially considering that literally everyone praising them praises them.
• A trip to a resort with such a scale of popularity cannot be planned a day or two before departure - get busy with the organization in advance, and devote enough time to it. Decide where you will live, and at the same time watch the situation with tickets for transport there and back.Remember: an attempt to change something at the last moment threatens to end in a complete vacation failure.

Judging by the comments on the thematic forums on the Internet, Adler is a paradise, if not on Earth, then at least within Russia (if you do not take into account the feedback on the purity of water in the sea).

According to the results of the holiday, everyone here, from young to old, has a sea of ​​positive impressions caused by the sunny local climate, warm sea, an abundance of interesting sights and entertainment, tasty dishes and a high level of service.

Rare criticism can be found perhaps in the context that it is a little expensive here, but in reality the question is only in the thoroughness of the search for housing - there are also quite budgetary options. Some also complain about the huge number of tourists at the height of the season, but this, naturally, was to be expected.

If you plan to swim in the sea, then take into account that many complain about the dirty sea, because in many places the flow of used water goes directly from the city to the sea. This is one of the most significant disadvantages of rest here, especially with small children.

Alternatively, we suggest to consider the rest in Crimeaon sandy beaches Vityazevo and Djemete - these places are considered to be the best on the Russian coast for families with children.

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