Most tourists traveling to Sochi care only about the sun and the sea. Therefore, the question of choosing a coast worthy of rest always remains relevant. Indeed, in Sochi there are many places where entry into the water is covered with large pebbles, or even just stones, which is fraught with injuries, especially when the sea is rough. The best Sochi beaches (if we talk about the Central District of the city) are located near the elite five-star hotels and sanatoriums of the first line. These are "Arctic", "Rus", "Rainbow," Oktyabrsky", named after F. Dzerzhinsky. But entrance to them for strangers is carried out for a fee. What are the reviews of experienced vacationers advised to do? "Riviera" is a beach in the Central District of Sochi, where admission is free for everyone. About him and will be discussed in our article. How to get to this beach and how to have a good rest on it, read below. Our article takes into account the reviews of vacationers, including recent ones.
What is the advantage of Riviera Beach?
Sochi resort stretches along the sea for one hundred and fifty kilometers! But, alas, out of one hundred and thirty-one beaches, one hundred and one belongs to various sanatoriums, boarding houses, recreation centers and hotels. Restthirty free. What awaits vacationers on these public beaches? The proximity of the mountains determines that the coastline here is pebbly. The diameter of these stones can vary from ten millimeters to five centimeters. As for the coverage, "Riviera" is the most comfortable beach. The pebbles here are as small as sand. Other beaches are small, sandwiched between capes and representing a narrow strip of coast. During the peak season, which falls in July and August, there is nowhere for an apple to fall. And the width of the "Riviera" reaches fifty meters with a length of 300 m. So it is spacious here even in the peak season. Even if you are lucky enough to find a deserted beach (usually within the Greater Sochi), the infrastructure on it leaves much to be desired. On the Riviera, there is everything you need for a comfortable stay: changing cabins, showers, wooden decks, a rescue service, several cafes and even a ramp for the disabled.
Riviera Beach: address
This coast is known to all vacationers. "Riviera" and "Svetlana" share the palm in terms of attendance at the resort of Sochi. Not far from the first beach there is a beautiful amusement park. It also bears the name "Riviera". The beach is separated from the park by some two hundred meters. Nearby is the hotel "Star". This hotel has its own modern beach complex. In addition to water attractions, there are simulators, a football field and volleyball courts. On the approach to the shore you will find souvenir stalls, toilets, a first-aid post, a shooting gallery, kiosks with beach accessories. Except showersfaucets were installed so that sand and small pebbles could be washed off the feet. Vacationers are accommodated under straw umbrellas on rented sunbeds.
Riviera Beach: how to get there?
First of all, you need to get to the park of the same name. This is easy to do, because this oasis of greenery with attractions and a dolphinarium is followed by many fixed-route taxis and city buses. Next, you need to go through the entire park and get to its southern gate. Now, as the reviews state, you have two options. The first one is to follow further, pass the monument "Feat for the sake of life" and, going down the Riviera Lane, find yourself at the sign of the beach. The second option is to turn towards the water area and walk along the corridor formed by two rows of cafes and restaurants. Both roads are equally flat, without steep slopes, only the Riviera beach itself has several steps. Passing the park with your child, be prepared to fork out for several rides. Yes, and on the beach itself there are also a lot of them.
Reviews of vacationers with children
Sochi coast is quite difficult for little tourists. On most beaches, the depth begins already one and a half meters from the shore. The bottom is full of stones, holes and large pebbles. "Riviera" is a beach ideal for little feet. It's all lined with sand. Pebbles, and even those not large, are available only at the very edge of the water. So that the baby does not burn, there are umbrellas throughout the recreation area, casting a shallow, openwork shadow. But the most important thing is that the entry into the sea is gentle here, and the depth dangerous for young childrenstarts five meters from the shore. But, as the reviews warn, although lifeguards are on duty on the beach, parents should not relax either. For a child on the water you need an eye and an eye. In 2010, the beach was improved. Reviews claim that now it meets all European standards for families with children.
Daytime activities
He alth promotion is a big focus on this beach. During the summer months, yoga classes are held daily from 8 am to 9 am. Anyone of any age and physical fitness can take part. The classes are absolutely free. The Riviera beach, the photo of which you can see in the article, has aerarium. It is located on the second floor of the pier, under an awning. Aerarium is equipped with sun loungers. Sports enthusiasts can play beach volleyball. An inflatable raft is installed not far from the shore, on which bathers can relax. And of course, as elsewhere in Sochi, many traditional water activities are available on the Riviera: bananas, cheesecakes, scooters, skis and others. Hungry? Satisfying hunger on the Riviera is not a problem. Nearby there is a budget restaurant and many cafes.
Evening entertainment
With the onset of darkness, life on the Riviera does not stop. The southern velvet night descends on the coast, colored with numerous lights. Almost all restaurants and cafes are open. They have live music. People dance in discos. The sea in the evening becomes warmer than during the day, as the heat subsides between the water andair no longer has such a temperature contrast. Beach "Riviera" reviews are called the most advanced in terms of evening relaxation. Nearby is a park where lovers find shelter on benches. There are amusement rides. The park also has tennis courts, playgrounds for playing gorodki and chess. And the aromas of the rose garden spread far beyond the beach.
Fun for kids
Little visitors to the "Riviera" certainly will not be bored. After all, this is the only place in Sochi where you can build sand castles. And if the parents do not spare money, then jump on a trampoline, somersault inside an inflatable ball on the water surface. There is also a swimming pool with a small slide on the shore. This is an attraction for the little ones. But in the park, where the Riviera beach is located, there are entertainments for more daring children. These are attractions such as "Dragon Mountain", "Indiana", "Free Fall Tower", "Galaxy" and others. If the adrenaline rush is not pleasant for you, then you can go to the aquarium or take a dolphin therapy session by swimming in the same pool with cute and smart bottlenose dolphins. As a memento of a wonderfully spent vacation in Sochi, you can take a photo with a monkey, monitor lizard, parrot or python.
