When you think about a pleasant, relaxing holiday in nature, a piece of paradise immediately appears. It is this feeling that arises at the sight of the picturesque village of Katkova Shchel. This oasis is located away from noisy, smoky cities. Among the greenery of the village, you can completely relax and get rid of fatigue and emotional stress.
Description of the village
Katkova gap is a small but well-known village in the Krasnodar Territory, where tourists come who dream of a quiet holiday. This place is located at a distance of 10 km from Lazarevsky. If you drive 40 km, you can get to Sochi. The village got its unusual name due to the fact that the landowner Mikhail Katkov lived here. Here, in the estate of Mikhail, there is a huge mulberry tree, which has turned into a shrine for the locals.
The settlement is rich in water bodies, so it is located on two banks of the Chuhukt River. In addition, it is located on the Black Sea coast. The area is very picturesque, because it is located in the foothill zone. Heremany hills of various heights (average 170 meters above sea level). The local Mount Serenth, which stands in the northern part, is the highest point, it stretched up 732 meters.
The village has a good fertile mountain black soil, so all kinds of subtropical plants grow rapidly here. Also, a large tract of Katkova gap has been preserved here. In the upper part of the village there are hydrogen sulfide springs.
There are only two streets and two lanes in the Katkova Gap, and the Adler-Dzhubga federal highway runs through the village below.
Katkov gap: rest for the soul
Those who have already been in this place want to come back here again. There are good wide beaches strewn with small pebbles. In addition, it is not as crowded here as on the Sochi beaches. There are many quiet places that contribute to a comfortable, unfussy rest. The water in the sea always remains clean and calm. There is also a river in the village, which allows you to diversify your vacation and cool off in the cool river water.
Where to stay
Since Katkova Gap is a resort village, there are hotels of different levels in it. For sophisticated guests, luxury rooms are offered, while for people with lesser demands and those who want to spend their time cheaper, there are suitable rooms. But in any case, regardless of the level of the hotel, this vacation will cost less than in any guest house in Sochi or Adler.
Here you can choose a room in the private sector, but there are also enough hotels here, so all guests can find a decent one for themselveshousing. Since the city with entertainment is far away, many owners of private property set up mini-parks on their territory. There is clean air and a favorable climate, many grow exotic fruits that you can enjoy.
Entertainment
Recreation in the Katkova gap is rather aimed at the category of tourists who prefer peace and quiet. If you are a "party" young man, it is better to find another place to vacation. Here you can go for a walk along the excursion route, which is located outside the village. In the Caucasian Reserve you can admire the extraordinary beauty of nature. Each river is rich in waterfalls, and there are caves in local forest areas.
If you don't leave the village, you can ride a horse or a jeep. In local cafes, which are located on the coast, you can have a delicious meal with national cuisine. Residents also offer local wine and real honey. Many recommendations are usually given by hospitable hoteliers or the private sector.
Climate of the territory
In this village, the weather corresponds to that which is typical for the entire Lazarevsky district. A humid subtropical climate prevails here, so in summer the temperature can rise to +35 degrees. But the surrounding greenery, mountains and ponds allow you to safely endure such thermometer readings. Summer here ends only in November, and autumn comes at the end of this month. The winter in this area is mild and the temperature is notfalls below -10 degrees. Precipitation here falls mainly only in winter, and mostly in the form of rain.
Reviews from vacationers
A lot of tourists have already rested in these parts, and everyone unanimously says that they plan to return to the village of Katkova Shchel. The reviews of these enthusiastic travelers testify that the nature here is unusually beautiful, and few locals are very friendly and benevolent. In addition, there is a convenient gently sloping beach, sandy in some places, which allows you to relax even with the smallest children. Those who want to dilute their relaxing holiday a little with fun can visit a disco in a local cafe in the evening.
About food: from the reviews it is clear that in addition to ordinary restaurants there are inexpensive home cafes where the food is hearty and tasty. If you need to shop, buy souvenirs or want some special entertainment, you can go to Lazarevskoye, which can be reached in just 25 minutes.
