Sochi International Airport 51 min
Tiso-Samshitovaya Roshcha (34 min) Lush, ancient 741-acre boxwood forest on a river abundant in tree & shrub species & birdlife. Pervyy Zmeykovskiy Vodopad (41 min) Leafy green forest featuring an array of waterfalls for swimming & hiking, plus picnic areas. Gora Akhun (42 min) Picturesque, 693 meter mountain in Krasnodar Krai known for hiking & slopes featuring 30 caves. Port of Sochi (19 min) Modernized harbor with ferry & cruise ship berths, plus a waterfront walkway & seafood restaurants. Bol'shoy Sochinskiy Del'finariy (14 min) Amusement park with rides for adults & kids, a dolphinarium, a fairground, sports facilities & cafe. Orekhovskiy Vodopad (35 min) Walks past walnut groves & rhododendron blooms to a dramatic waterfall dropping into a natural pool. Akvaloo (37 min) Relaxed resort featuring a hotel, water park, spa & sports courts, plus a floating bar-restaurant. Sochinskiy Natsional'nyy Park (21 min) Large national park & nature reserve harboring endangered species such as the Persian leopard. Morskoy vokzal (Fontan) (19 min) Port known for its architecture, offering visitors access to cruise ships, yachts & ferries. Agura (27 min) Trails through a gorge to a chain of cascades up to 30m high, with caves & natural pools. Dacha Stalina (28 min) Joseph Stalin's onetime holiday villa with historical memorabilia & guided tours in Russian. Mount Akhun (42 min) Landmark mountain featuring a 100-ft. Roman tower with panoramic views of Sochi & the sea. Agurskiye Vodopady (40 min) Series of picturesque waterfalls along the Agura river that tumble into a rocky pool. Orlinyye Skaly (41 min) Limestone rocks associated with the Greek myth of Prometheus, with a statue & a small nearby cafe. |