Sochi International Airport 46 min
Agura (19 min) Trails through a gorge to a chain of cascades up to 30m high, with caves & natural pools. Orlinyye Skaly (35 min) Limestone rocks associated with the Greek myth of Prometheus, with a statue & a small nearby cafe. Derevo Druzhby (15 min) Research institute museum & gardens with ornamental & subtropical plants & international trees. Sochinskiy Natsional'nyy Park (12 min) Large national park & nature reserve harboring endangered species such as the Persian leopard. Bol'shoy Sochinskiy Del'finariy (12 min) Amusement park with rides for adults & kids, a dolphinarium, a fairground, sports facilities & cafe. Morskoy vokzal (Fontan) (2 min) Port known for its architecture, offering visitors access to cruise ships, yachts & ferries. Tiso-Samshitovaya Roshcha (29 min) Lush, ancient 741-acre boxwood forest on a river abundant in tree & shrub species & birdlife. Agurskiye Vodopady (34 min) Series of picturesque waterfalls along the Agura river that tumble into a rocky pool. Plyazh (11 min) Beach and water park Sochinskiy Khudozhestvennyy Muzey (13 min) Museum in a grand neoclassical building featuring Russian painting & sculpture from many eras. Mount Akhun (38 min) Landmark mountain featuring a 100-ft. Roman tower with panoramic views of Sochi & the sea. Gora Akhun (38 min) Picturesque, 693 meter mountain in Krasnodar Krai known for hiking & slopes featuring 30 caves. Dacha Stalina (23 min) Joseph Stalin's onetime holiday villa with historical memorabilia & guided tours in Russian. Akvaloo (40 min) Relaxed resort featuring a hotel, water park, spa & sports courts, plus a floating bar-restaurant. Port of Sochi (5 min) Modernized harbor with ferry & cruise ship berths, plus a waterfront walkway & seafood restaurants. |