Sochi International Airport 33 min
Agura (7 min) Trails through a gorge to a chain of cascades up to 30m high, with caves & natural pools. Caucasian State Nature Reserve named Shaposhnikov (29 min) European bison, leopard, chamois, deer, and nature Dacha Stalina (11 min) Joseph Stalin's onetime holiday villa with historical memorabilia & guided tours in Russian. Port of Sochi (15 min) Modernized harbor with ferry & cruise ship berths, plus a waterfront walkway & seafood restaurants. Sochinskiy Natsional'nyy Park (8 min) Large national park & nature reserve harboring endangered species such as the Persian leopard. Amfibius Waterpark (18 min) Lively, sizable waterpark at Vesna Hotel & Spa featuring serpentine slides, lounge chairs & a cafe. Sochi Discovery World Aquarium (21 min) Modern aquarium featuring a tunnel tank with sharks & colorful fish, a mermaid show & touch pools. Bol'shoy Sochinskiy Del'finariy (14 min) Amusement park with rides for adults & kids, a dolphinarium, a fairground, sports facilities & cafe. Gora Akhun (25 min) Picturesque, 693 meter mountain in Krasnodar Krai known for hiking & slopes featuring 30 caves. Derevo Druzhby (11 min) Research institute museum & gardens with ornamental & subtropical plants & international trees. Agurskiye Vodopady (21 min) Series of picturesque waterfalls along the Agura river that tumble into a rocky pool. Morskoy vokzal (Fontan) (15 min) Port known for its architecture, offering visitors access to cruise ships, yachts & ferries. Orlinyye Skaly (23 min) Limestone rocks associated with the Greek myth of Prometheus, with a statue & a small nearby cafe. Tiso-Samshitovaya Roshcha (17 min) Lush, ancient 741-acre boxwood forest on a river abundant in tree & shrub species & birdlife. Mount Akhun (25 min) Landmark mountain featuring a 100-ft. Roman tower with panoramic views of Sochi & the sea. |