The Caucasus is the breadbasket of natural objects and sights of Russia. The foothill geographical location of the region influenced the construction of many useful mineral springs and mud here. In combination with flora and fauna, many territories have become sites of famous resorts in the Stavropol Territory. Where can you go to improve your he alth and spend an active weekend?
Stavropol
Despite the fact that there are no resort and sanatorium areas directly in the capital of the region, most often it is Stavropol that is the first stop on the way to a long-awaited vacation. Do not neglect the opportunity to visit the sights of the city, because good mood and new emotions are an important component of any treatment.
Stavropol was founded in 1777 as a border fortress, during which time it has grown into a whole city with developed infrastructure, history and cultural heritage. What to visit?
- Stavropol State Museum-Reserve keeps a lot of exhibits from all over the North Caucasus. The total number of collectibles is over 300,000.
- Taman forest is a great placefor walks. Shady alleys, well-groomed flower beds, numerous benches will help you rest after a tiring road to Stavropol.
- St. Andrew's Cathedral is a functioning temple founded in the 19th century. The historical value of the building cannot be overestimated, and for architecture lovers, the cathedral is a treasure trove of new knowledge.
- The Stavropol Regional Museum of Fine Arts will plunge tourists into the world of Aivazovsky, Vereshchagin, Roubaud and many other famous artists of Russia and the Caucasus.
Of course, the city is very interesting for tourists, but still the majority go to the Stavropol Territory to resorts and sanatoriums.
Essentuki
Few people know that Essentuki has such natural springs that will stand on a par with the world-famous resort of Karlovy Vary. Experts say that the water in the mineral springs has the same composition of useful chemical components, and the concentration of some is even higher than in the well-known Czech springs.
This resort city of the Stavropol Territory has all the necessary infrastructure to accommodate tourists. Useful water bodies, on which the sanatoriums stand, have their own names: "Essentuki Novaya", "Essentuki 17", "Essentuki 4". The area around them is the most suitable for recreation: shady alleys, paved paths, absolute cleanliness.
Those who wish to receive treatment with he althy water and mud can apply to the following diversified sanatoriums, such as:
- "Russia";
- Victoria;
- Sechenov sanatorium;
- Shakhtar;
- Kazakhstan;
- Healing Key;
- "Hope";
- Andzhievsky sanatorium.
Zheleznovodsk
The resort town of Zheleznovodsk in the Stavropol Territory is the smallest settlement with a small population (only about 25 thousand people). However, this does not prevent him from rapidly developing the sanatorium direction. The main wellness programs are aimed at treating the kidneys, urinary and digestive organs.
More than 15 sanatoriums work for tourists, including Rus, Elbrus, Lesnoy, Plaza.
This resort in the Stavropol Territory was opened in 1810 thanks to Fyodor Petrovich Gaaz, who discovered several useful springs on the mountainside. In addition to healing water, the territory has useful silt mud containing zinc, iodine, silver and iron. Mud is actively used in sanatoriums in combination with water procedures and walks through oak and beech plantations.
Kislovodsk
Kislovodsk (a resort in the Stavropol Territory) got its name not by chance: almost in the center of the city there is a source with unusually useful, but rather specific in taste, Narzan water.
Due to its composition, water normalizes the gastrointestinal tract, liver, heart, blood vessels, and stabilizes metabolism. Calcium, sodium, magnesium and other compounds are found in mineral water. On 10Numerous sanatoriums (more than 20) are located in the sources of Narzan, and some of them are of a state nature.
The architecture of the city is also interesting, which will certainly be of interest to vacationers during therapeutic walks.
Mineral Waters
Despite the fact that this city does not belong to the direct resorts of the Stavropol Territory, its proximity to sanatorium zones makes it popular. Mineralnye Vody is an ideal option for those who do not want to spend a course of treatment in sanatoriums, but prefer to organize their own vacation.
Healing of the body can be carried out at the sources of Zheleznovodsk, Pyatigorsk, Kislovodsk and Essentuki, which are located almost within walking distance, you can also participate in various walks and hikes in the mountains, and for connoisseurs of architecture in Mineralnye Vody there are many interesting sights.
Besides, the city is located on the main transport interchange, so there is a well-developed network of hotels and rental offices.
Pyatigorsk
Historical city, which is considered the very first full-fledged resort in Russia. Pyatigorsk is a resort in the Stavropol Territory, which received the status of a mineral water museum due to the fact that many springs with a diverse composition of water are located on a small area of \u200b\u200bthe settlement.
Such popular resorts open their doors as:
- Hot Key;
- "Don";
- "Dawns of Stavropol";
- sanatorium named after M. Yu. Lermontov;
- "Forest Glade";
- "Mashuk";
- Pyatigorsk Narzan;
- Pyatigorye and others, about 40 he alth centers in total.
Besides sanatorium holidays, tourists like to climb Mount Mashuk, visit the Aeolian Harp gazebo, musical fountains, the academic gallery and Proval Lake.
Active rest in Stavropol
- The tourist complex "Honey Waterfalls" is located 20 km from Kislovodsk. Those who wish can participate in horseback riding, hiking, rafting on stormy mountain rivers and extreme trips on all-terrain vehicles. The territory itself is equipped with various attractions and observation platforms.
- Russian Mountain Holidays. For mountain lovers, this agency is the best option to accompany you in exploring the landscape of the North Caucasus, including Mount Elbrus. Instructors lay routes and help tourists. Equipment, meals and accommodation are organized by the company. In addition, clients will be provided with high-quality photo and video reports at the end of the ascent.
- Horse-tourist complex "Canyon". On this territory there are many places for resting the soul and body: a hotel, baths and saunas, gazebos and tents, catering facilities and the hippodrome itself. "Canyon" organizes show programs, walks around the territory of the complex on horseback, horseback riding lessons.
Thus, the resorts of the Stavropol Territory will resonate in the hearts of fans of a quiet and measured rest, as well as extreme sports,who can't stand measured holidays.
