Sochi International Airport 48 min
Tiso-Samshitovaya Roshcha (32 min) Lush, ancient 741-acre boxwood forest on a river abundant in tree & shrub species & birdlife. Bol'shoy Sochinskiy Del'finariy (15 min) Amusement park with rides for adults & kids, a dolphinarium, a fairground, sports facilities & cafe. Sochinskiy Natsional'nyy Park (17 min) Large national park & nature reserve harboring endangered species such as the Persian leopard. Orlinyye Skaly (39 min) Limestone rocks associated with the Greek myth of Prometheus, with a statue & a small nearby cafe. Sochinskiy Khudozhestvennyy Muzey (11 min) Museum in a grand neoclassical building featuring Russian painting & sculpture from many eras. Agura (24 min) Trails through a gorge to a chain of cascades up to 30m high, with caves & natural pools. Port of Sochi (8 min) Modernized harbor with ferry & cruise ship berths, plus a waterfront walkway & seafood restaurants. Gora Akhun (39 min) Picturesque, 693 meter mountain in Krasnodar Krai known for hiking & slopes featuring 30 caves. Morskoy vokzal (Fontan) (8 min) Port known for its architecture, offering visitors access to cruise ships, yachts & ferries. Plyazh Riv'yera (6 min) Dacha Stalina (25 min) Joseph Stalin's onetime holiday villa with historical memorabilia & guided tours in Russian. Akvaloo (36 min) Relaxed resort featuring a hotel, water park, spa & sports courts, plus a floating bar-restaurant. Agurskiye Vodopady (37 min) Series of picturesque waterfalls along the Agura river that tumble into a rocky pool. Mount Akhun (39 min) Landmark mountain featuring a 100-ft. Roman tower with panoramic views of Sochi & the sea. |