The route Novorossiysk - Gelendzhik, the distance between the end points of which is only 31 kilometers, can be overcome in several ways. All of them are available both in terms of money and time. The choice depends only on personal preferences and equipment at the moment. At the same time, the time for which you can get to the resort is approximately the same for all types of transport, since the road runs along the mountain slopes. The difficult and steep serpentine of the road makes it impossible to drive the route Novorossiysk - Gelendzhik faster than 40-60 minutes.
Bus
Bus service between these cities is excellent. Moreover, you can get there both by bus, going strictly along the route Novorossiysk - Gelendzhik, and by transit flights, during which tourists are delivered from Krasnodar, Rostov-on-Don and other cities. All buses are comfortable, have air conditioning, soft seats and a large compartment for passengers' luggage. This is the most economical way to get from the port city to the resort city. Delivery will be carried out from the Novorossiysk bus station to the Gelendzhik bus station. And keep in mind that in Gelendzhik there are twostation, so find out where your bus leaves in advance so you can plan how you will get to your accommodation.
Taxi
The fare on the route Novorossiysk - Gelendzhik by taxi is about one thousand rubles. It is cheaper to use a taxi that calculates according to the meter, since in this case you pay strictly for your own kilometers, and not for the “assumptions” of a taxi driver who may think that mountain serpentines are more expensive to drive than in the city. The advantage of taxi transportation is that any driver, being a great lover of the area in which he lives and works, will give you a short tour of the places where you will pass. And you will pass through the picturesque vineyards, interesting Kabardinka, clean and fresh Maryina Grove. And any surrounding landscape is worth learning at least something from its history.
Car
On your own (or rented) car, of course, it is most convenient to travel along the route Novorossiysk - Gelendzhik. How to get to the resort, you can easily follow the navigator, which is available in almost every phone. However, there is only one road to Gelendzhik, so it is almost impossible to get lost. The cost in this case will be very low, especially if you do not go alone, but with a whole company. The great advantage of independent travel is that you can stop at any place you like. The route "Novorossiysk-Gelendzhik" runs through a very beautiful area,so there is a lot to like. In addition, in a private car, you can always leave the road and drive to the sea, look into the forest, climb the picturesque mountain slopes, which offer stunning views.
Water
The water communication between Novorossiysk and Gelendzhik is not well established. During the season, pleasure boats and motor ships run quite regularly. In addition, you can hire a small boat that will take you to the Gelendzhik pier. Out of season, you can get from Novorossiysk to the resort only if you own your own yacht or boat. No other options.
The cost of regular flights is approximately equal to 500 rubles, hiring a vehicle will cost much more - about 3000 for an hour of such a trip. If you choose this way of travel, you are guaranteed an unforgettable experience. The transparent, clean Black Sea from the board of a boat, yacht, ship is just an unforgettable sight and an unprecedented pleasure.
