When choosing a place for an excellent vacation, one should not consider only famous destinations. There are picturesque small resorts where you can have a great vacation and have a great rest. One of these is the resort village of Shepsi, located 22 kilometers from Tuapse, on the Novorossiysk-Sukhumi highway. It is located on the left bank of the river of the same name, and is a quiet resort village for a relaxing holiday. Every year the most picturesque places of Shepsi attract a large number of tourists from all over Russia.
General information
Shepsi is a small village, which is the administrative center for a number of settlements in the district. Only about 3,000 people live here. Its history begins somewhere in 1900, namely with the appearance here of the first estate built for Lieutenant General Petrov. This man played an important role in the development of railway transport in this area. The name of the village was in honor of the river of the same name and in translationmeans "three rivers". This is explained by the fact that earlier three streams flowed into the Shepsi River, thanks to which it was given such a name. Rest in Shepsi allows not only to enjoy the warm southern sea, but also to appreciate the beauty of the majestic mountain spurs of the Aimalug gorge and the virgin beauty of gentle slopes covered with trees and shrubs.
Climate
The mild Mediterranean climate also allows you to make a great holiday in Shepsi. The beach season starts from the second half of April and lasts almost until the end of October. The air temperature here does not fall below 23 degrees Celsius. It should be noted that there are more sunny days in the village than in Sochi itself. The hottest are July and August. During this period, the water in the Black Sea warms up to 25 degrees Celsius. Thanks to the Caucasus Range, there are practically no winds in Shepsi. Precipitation in the summer is a rarity. Most of them fall between November and March. Summer rains are warm and brief.
Beaches
But the excellent climate is not the only argument that can attract tourists to Shepsi. Reviews of tourists talk about the excellent beaches that stretch along the coast. The central ones are located at the confluence of the Shepsi River into the sea. They are the most popular with holidaymakers. The sea water here is so clean that even with a strong sea, the bottom is clearly visible. All the beaches of the village are covered with small pebbles. The entrance to the sea is gentle, so there are many vacationers with children. The beach area is landscaped, openboat station. Various attractions are installed here, there are a number of entertainments. For the safety of vacationers, there is a lifeguard service. Behind the village there are several wild secluded beaches. A little to the north, the sea comes close to the rocks, so the coast here is practically unsuitable for swimming. On the south side of the village, the seabed is covered with reefs that attract diving enthusiasts.
Accommodation in Shepsi
Going on vacation to this village, finding accommodation that meets all wishes is not difficult. The private sector is especially popular for accommodation in Shepsi. Here you should pay attention to the sector "Crane" and "Save". The Dolphin private house, located on the territory of the GLC, is popular with vacationers. Nearby is the equally popular guest house "Rafael". In addition, apartments, mini-hotels, campsites and even a whole street of garages with add-ons are offered here for living, which are ideal for economical living. The main argument for housing in Shepsi is its price. Despite the fact that the village is only 20 kilometers from Sochi, the prices for accommodation here are several times lower. In addition, there are sanatoriums and boarding houses for accommodation, where you can not only get excellent accommodation, but also improve your he alth. Thus, the boarding house "Mayak" will help strengthen the nervous system and restore disturbed metabolism and respiratory organs. The sanatorium "Change" has a similar direction. For those who do not feel the need for medical procedures, an ideal option foraccommodation will be the boarding house "Energetik". The boarding house "Shepsi" deserves special attention, reviews of which do not allow mentioning it in passing.
Rest in the boarding house "Shepsi"
The boarding house "Shepsi" is located on the territory between Tuapse and the village of Lazarevsky. The main directions are the prevention and treatment of the cardiovascular system, organs of movement and the nervous system. For accommodation, vacationers are provided with 2- and 3-bed rooms with all amenities. Each room has a loggia. For leisure and entertainment, you can not go beyond the side-chapels of the Shepsi boarding house.
Reviews of tourists say that there is an excellent cinema hall and several sports grounds, a library and a reading room. For those who come to rest with children, there is a well-equipped playground. There is a private beach with a length of 200 meters. It is impossible not to say about food - for adults 3 times a day, and for small guests - 5 times a day. In the evening, a dance floor gathers all vacationers. There is also a video library and an indoor dance hall. There is a shop on the premises. The average cost of living is from 800 rubles per day for one person.
Entertainment in the village of Shepsi
What else can you do in Shepsi? Reviews show that in addition to a beach holiday in the village there are a number of all kinds of entertainment. So, near the village there are two water parks with numerous slides of varying difficulty. It will be interesting to visit the amusement park, whereNumerous rides have been installed. For adults there are small cafes and bars. Small restaurants are especially popular, where vacationers are offered to taste delicious barbecue, washed down with local wine, and enjoy chanson.
Active Leisure
The main emphasis in terms of leisure is active recreation. In Shepsi, reviews confirm this, guests are invited to take an unforgettable jeep ride to a five-cascade waterfall located in the upper reaches of the river on the slope of Pseushkho. Such a trip takes only five hours. On the road to this waterfall there is a healing source of mineral hydrogen sulfide water. Fans of extreme sports are invited to carry out rafting on a mountain river in rubber boats, accompanied by an instructor. Before departure, the whole group receives special equipment. In addition, various ATV tours are offered, as well as hiking in the valley of the Dederkoy River. You can go on an exciting journey on jet skis, the rental office is located on the central beach. In order to protect the guests of the village from unforeseen dangers, such a trip is accompanied by an instructor.
Sights of the village
But that's not all that attracts tourists to rest in Shepsi. Reviews show that, despite the small size of the village, there are attractions that deserve attention. Among the architectural structures, it is worth noting Petrova's mansion (the current boarding house "Shepsi"), built in 1899. Mendeleev and his wife Anna Mikhailovna visited here,who gladly left local landscapes on the canvas. Her works can be found in the Mendeleev House Museum in St. Petersburg. The monkey nursery, where animals are kept almost in natural conditions, also deserves attention. For younger guests, the dolphinarium will be attractive, where you can not only watch dolphins, but also swim with them.
Natural attractions will help to complement the rest in Shepsi (photo below). In the upper reaches of the Shepsi River there is a five-cascade waterfall. Ancient dolmens, located near the village, are also known to tourists. Their purpose is still a mystery.
How to get to Shepsi village
For those who liked Shepsi, the reviews confirm this, getting to the place of rest will not be difficult. The village can be reached both by rail and by car. Almost all passenger trains from other Russian regions to the Black Sea coast stop at the station of this settlement.
Besides this, there are scheduled buses from many regions of the Krasnodar Territory. If you decide to use air transport, then first you should fly to Tuapse airport, and then get to the village by bus or taxi.
