Many tourists are attracted by sights. Utrish is a Black Sea village full of legends. It is located in the Krasnodar Territory. According to legend, Prometheus was chained to one of the rocks near the Big Utrish. And Jason sailed to this village, looking for the golden fleece. Yes, and Utrish is not offended by nature. The village is surrounded by picturesque landscapes, and transparent water sparkles with diamond reflections in the bays.
Spearfishing
The Black Sea village of Utrish, whose sights and entertainment are quite interesting, can offer tourists diving and spearfishing. In the Serpent's Bay, you can take a boat for these purposes and sail away from the coast. Since the water in Utrish is clean and transparent, the visibility is simply magnificent. In addition, the coastal waters of the village abound with many varieties of fish and other marine life.
Beaches
All beaches in the village of Utrish are pebbly. The busiest is near the dolphinarium, next to the pier. If you wish, you can rent scooters, jet skis and catamarans on the beach.
Lighthouse
All tourists are attracted first of allAttraction. Utrish is a village famous not only for its legends. He has two lighthouses. You can start sightseeing from them. The big lighthouse is a monument. The building was installed back in 1975 as a memory of the sailors who fought on the Black Sea from 1942 to 1943. In particular, the lighthouse honors the feat of the crew of the ship, which in 1942 was blown up by a mine and was thrown ashore.
But the sailors fired on enemy planes after that for another three months. Only when the situation became so complicated that they could no longer hold the defense, the survivors were forced, according to the order of their superiors, to leave the ship. But they immediately left to defend Novorossiysk.
Next to the monument is the second lighthouse, which is also considered one of the attractions of the village. It was built at the end of the 20th century. And in 1990, a small chapel was built in it.
Big Aquarium
Each, even a small village has its own unique sights. Utrish is no exception. This village has a large aquarium. It is located on the territory of the Utrishsky reserve. The aquarium is open every day except Monday. It is filled with exhibits caught in the sea. But as soon as the season ends, all living creatures from the aquarium are released back into the sea. In the aquarium, you can see stingrays, sea dragon, igloo fish and many other types of marine life.
Dolphinarium
Dolphinarium in the village of Utrish is one of the most famous in Russia. When the high season starts,performances are held daily. Not only dolphins participate in them, but also fur seals. Performances take place on the high seas. There the animals feel most comfortable and free. After the show, you are allowed to get to know the maritime artists.
Reserve
The Big Utrish Reserve (there are photos of attractions in this article) is located on the Abrau Peninsula, between the villages of Sukko and Small Utrish. The reserve was formed in 1994. Its task is to preserve relic plants and landscapes. Among them are Snake Lake, Vodopadnaya and Lobanova Slits. They are listed in the Red Book.
The main we alth of the reserve is relic junipers. One hectare of these plants emits 30 kilograms of substances that kill all microbes. In total, there are three main types of junipers in the reserve: reddish, tall and foul-smelling. The scent of these junipers lingers for many years. And inhaling it cleanses the body, promotes its renewal. During excavations, ancient wood was found on the territory of the reserve. And she, as it turned out, retained her scent. Although she lay in the ground for 4 thousand years.
Reserve
Utrish, Anapa some sights have in common. For example, a reserve. The Utrish reserve includes 10,008 hectares of the reserve. The rest - in the territory of Novorossiysk and Anapa. The Utrish Reserve is located on the Abrau Peninsula. The climate is moderately warm, Mediterranean. Summers in the reserve are dry and hot, and winters are warm.
The reserve previously had no borders and officialprovisions. But in 2010, all the documents were finally properly executed. And now the reserve has acquired the status of a state one. Protected areas have been established since the 1980s. In 2008, the reserve was almost destroyed due to the planned road construction. But due to public outcry, the track was never completed.
In the Utrish reserve you can see growing oaks, hornbeams, ash, maples and linden. On the south side there are juniper and fluffy oak belts. There grows pistachio, downy oak and hornbeam. On the low-mountain slope, tree-like juniper is added to the vegetation, and on the inner strip - sessile oak and Caucasian hornbeam. In addition to the listed plants and trees in the reserve, you can see the Pitsunda pine and many other interesting types of vegetation.
In total, there are 117 endemic species and 16 different relics. Five species of mosses grow on the territory of the Utrish Reserve, which are not found anywhere else in Russia. And over 380 plants are listed in the Red Book.
The fauna of the reserve is unique and diverse. In Utrish, striped empusa, Mediterranean tortoise, steppe chump and Aesculapian snake were found. According to general data, there are 147 species of birds in the reserve, 71 - fish, 8 - amphibians, mammals - 44 and reptiles - 14.
Black vulture, white-tailed eagle, short-toed eagle and many others nest in Utrish. There are 94 species of insects in the Red Book. And 20 of them live on the territory of the Utrish Reserve. Moreover, 13 of them are foundexclusively in this area. You can also see rare Mediterranean butterflies in the reserve.
Big Utrish: sights of the village. Waterfall Pearl
Zhemchuzhny Waterfall is located 2.5 km from Bolshoi Utrish. It is one of the most famous in the Krasnodar Territory. The waterfall has its own peculiarity - its waters, falling on a rocky beach, create a small stream that flows into the Black Sea. The height of the fall of the jets is from 5 to 6 meters.
Pearl is not only one of the few fresh sources. At the same time, it also serves as a natural "shower". Near the Zhemchuzhny waterfall, you can stop to rest as savages. And for those who like to sunbathe naked, there is a nudist beach nearby.
At 200 meters from the waterfall every year there is an ancestral camp "Jewel". It practices childbirth in sea water. Zhemchuzhny is one of the points in the routes of the eco-trail, the length of which is 6 km. Since there are no settlements near the Vodopadny stream, from where the Pearl Falls originates, it is famous for its crystal clear water.
Other attractions
Utrish is also rich in other sights. Serpent Lake is a good example of this. It is located near the village of Bolshoi Utrish, just 800 meters away. The name of the lake was due to the large number of snakes that lived in the reservoir. Previously, the water in the reservoir was fresh, since it did not connect with the Black Sea. They were separated by an isthmus, which was later blown up. A quiet bay was formed, which received the name"Snake". Reptiles, which were very numerous in the fresh lake, eventually got used to living in lightly s alted water.
The area of the Serpent's Bay is 22.5 hectares. The maximum depth of the lake reaches eight meters. On the shores of the Serpent's Bay, disappearing relic junipers, listed in the Red Book, grow. For many years, the shores of the lake were anchorages for fishing boats. But now only sailing or motor yachts stick. Near the Serpent's Bay there is a descent to the sea and an observation deck. And right behind the lake is a pebble beach.
Tours
Excursions can be booked in Utrish. The choice is small, but each of them leaves an unforgettable impression. For example, boat trips, an excursion to Anapa. There is also a separate natural history excursion. Moreover, it is held on horseback, which in itself is already attractive.
Small Utrish: attractions and entertainment
Small Utrish is located eight kilometers from the Big. In Maly there is a yacht club in a closed bay. If desired, you can rent any boat. The nature of Small Utrish is pristine, the beaches are not crowded, and the water is transparent everywhere. There are two recreation centers. Small Utrish is part of the dendrological reserve. The village is located 12 kilometers from Novorossiysk.
