Anapa, like no other southern city, is famous for its wide spacious beaches, because only sandy beaches stretch for 49 km along the coastline. And there are also pebbles! Due to the unique topography, part of the coast is covered with excellent fine sand, and the other part is covered with smooth medium-sized pebbles.
Man's intervention owes such a clear division, formed back in the nineteenth century, when the Kuban River, which previously flows into the Black Sea, was diverted by hydrologists to the Azov Sea. In the former river bed and today there are extensive and comfortable sandy beaches. Pebble ones are spread at the foot of the Caucasus Mountains. The Anapa Marine Station serves as a kind of dividing line: sandy beaches lie to the right of it, and pebble beaches to the left. It was they who became the objects of consideration of this publication.
It is difficult to list all these unique places within one article. Of all their abundance, we will choose the paid beaches of Anapa and try to determine the best sides of each.
General information
Sandy beaches are the pride of the resort of Anapa. grandiosethe length of 49 km is a unique phenomenon in itself, and the amenities, the width of the beach areas, in some places reaching 600 m, and the quality of the sand annually attract an incredible number of vacationers.
Most of the beaches are free, but there are paid beaches in Anapa. Reviews of people who come to rest are more often filled with enthusiasm caused by the magnificent sea and the burning sun, but they also note the quality of the beaches. The best are Golden Bay, High Coast, Small Bay, Central Beach.
Sandy beaches
They stretch from the seaport to the famous Cape Iron Horn. The golden sand of a granular structure, characteristic of this area, is a kind of visiting card. Consisting of ground shells of marine life, feldspar, mica, quartz and other rocks, the sand of Anapa is endowed with very pronounced healing properties, which is an important factor among the advantages of relaxing here. In some places, a noticeable redness is added to the golden hues of sand, due to impurities of pink granites, in others - greenish tones, which determine the presence of epidote, an inexpensive jewelry mineral, in its composition.
Almost all the beaches are bordered by picturesque low dunes, in places covered with characteristic vegetation - tamarisk, sweet clover, silver sucker.
Pebble beaches
Pebble beaches, called silver ones, are no less popular. Smooth smooth small pebbles lining the beach spaces, an unusual landscape created byrock formations and, of course, clean water - these are three factors that no one can resist.
Let's start looking at the paid beaches of Anapa with the pebbly and the most famous one.
Golden Bay Beach
This is one of the most comfortable and popular beaches in the city, perhaps because the order on it is maintained by the staff of the Golden Bay Hotel, and it is located on the territory of the hotel.
The name Cordon, which is still used by the indigenous people, the beach is due to its territorial proximity to Kordonny Lane, which goes directly to the sea. Most of the beach area is occupied by the Yacht Club. Starting from the Marine Station itself, this beach is famous for its cleanest water and the presence of modern infrastructure for recreation. It is equipped with rescue posts, there is a first-aid post, a cafe, barbecue, souvenir tents, convenient car parking, you can rent equipment for active games and diving equipment. Catamarans, scooters, banana rides and other entertainment are at the service of vacationers.
Since the beach is located within the city, there are many different cafes, restaurants and bistros around. For vacationers at the hotel, the entrance to the beach is free, the rest will have to pay for it: the cost on weekdays is 300 rubles per person, and on weekends 500 rubles. The official address of the beach is Anapa, st. Upper Embankment.
Anapa: Malaya Bukhta beach
Paid coastal oasis behind the beach"Cordon". You can get to it by turning behind the cape, which ends the "Golden Bay". It is also a pebble beach with a speaking name. The coastline of the "Small Bay" goes around a small bay, which determines a certain special atmosphere of this place. There are no strong winds and high waves. The depth of the bay does not exceed 2-3 meters, and this beach is the best for outdoor activities.
Stony bottom, lined with a layer of pebbles - the key to the purest water. It is here that you can learn the basics of diving and surfing or swim with a snorkel and fins, looking at the inhabitants of the underwater world. Water skiing, boat trips and other popular water activities are available in Malaya Bukhta. The beach is equipped with showers, deck chairs and deck chairs, there is a first-aid post and a rescue service.
The popularity of the beach is very high, the entrance to the "Small Bay" remains free, you will have to pay only the part occupied by the beach hotel "Golden Bay". It is located at the address - Anapa st. Tamanskaya.
High Bank
The paid beaches of Anapa are complemented by another amazing place called the High Coast. This pebble beach is also located in Malaya Bukhta and belongs to the sanatoriums "Rus" and "Vysokiy Bereg". Superbly equipped with traditional deck chairs and deck chairs, Vysokiy Bereg beach is not inferior in popularity to its eminent neighbors. In the center of the beach there is a pier with attractions and water slides for children. The beach, literally located on a high coast, is equipped with all the attributes of a recreation infrastructure onsea coast: there are rental points for equipment and water equipment, kiosks with souvenirs, soft drinks and ice cream, cafes, restaurants. The descent to the sea is quite convenient, equipped with modern concrete stairs and absolutely safe.
The coastline, like the entire High Coast beach, is strewn with small smooth pebbles that are pleasant to the touch. Only guests of the sanatoriums "Rus" and "Vysokiy Bereg" can use the beach equipment for free, for other visitors these services remain paid.
Central Beach
Not every paid beach (Anapa) provides a good holiday. The price set for the entrance does not always correspond to the service. There is also the opposite situation, when you can find excellent service on free beaches.
For example, the Central sandy beach is a recognized and favorite vacation spot for many citizens and guests of the city, known not only for comfort, but also for a full range of beach activities - the availability of rental offices and mandatory services. It has a smooth, gentle slope and convenient entry into the sea, which is invaluable for families with small children.
So, the paid beaches of Anapa, like their free counterparts, are favorite vacation spots that give peace and he alth.
