Near the city of Sochi (only 18 km) and Tuapse (97 km) is a resort village with an exotic name Loo. It is also called Little Sochi because of the proximity of the famous city. Thanks to the beautiful line of the beach, Loo is a frequent resting place for Russians and guests of the country. But not only does it attract people here. Despite its small size, Loo attracts tourists and tourists with its picturesque landscapes and unusual sights. Which ones? - you ask. We answer.
Byzantine Temple in Loo
At an altitude of approximately 200 m from the sea level near the village are the ruins of an ancient building made of limestone, a Byzantine temple, the construction of which is attributed to the VIII-IX centuries. Remained only some fragments (north and part of the western wall) and the foundation of the building. Judging by them, the size of the temple was about twenty by twelve meters. The thickness of the walls of the temple in Loo was just over a meter, which indicates the protective function of the structure. The ruins of the church in Loo are attributed to such a direction of Byzantine architecture as the Alano-Abkhazian group and are considered the most ancient in the Krasnodar Territory.
Waterfalls in Loo
To the enchanting attractions are the Loo waterfalls. The most famous - "Paradise pleasure" - is formed by the river Loo. Usually tourists are led there along the riverbed along a road surrounded by relict trees - boxwood, beeches, hornbeams. At the waterfall visitors can not only enjoy the beautiful panorama of the rocks, the water mill, but also rest from the summer heat, because the temperature there is always lower by 5-7 ° C than on the coast. To top it off, vacationers will be offered to see the so-called open air museum - the Hakus of the Hamshen Armenians, where they will demonstrate tools, household items and utensils, and will also be fed with trout by national dishes and fish.
Also popular are the 33 Loo waterfalls, located in the valley of the Shahe River in the Gegosh Gorge. In fact, the waterfalls are much larger, the height of some reaches 12 m. By the way, on the fifth waterfall there is a lake where local people and visitors like to swim.
Tea houses in Loo
Holidaymakers will be offered to admire the little houses located near Loo. They were built of wood back in the 70's. the last century with the purpose of receiving guests from abroad. Now there are many cafes, teahouses, where you can sit and relax after a lot of excursions and trips. Visitors will be offered not only dishes of Russian and Georgian national cuisine, delicious honey, but also enjoy a leisurely tea party. After all, these places are famous for growing the northernmost tea. It will be possible to walk through the exhibition halls of the Tea houses, representing items of traditional Russian crafts.
Mamedov Gorge in Loo
Surprising landscapes will be surprised to you in a delightfully beautiful place in Loo - the gorge, which was given the name of Mamedovo due to the legend. According to her, the elder Mammad led the Turks who had come to plunder the inhabitants of their native village, into this gorge, so that they could get lost and could not find the way back. The robbers unraveled the plan of the wise Mamed and immured him in the cliff of the river, but they themselves remained there. The area of the gorge is quite attractive - the White Hall from vertical limestone cliffs, the Beard Mameda waterfall, the Bath Mammad Bath.
Aquapark in Loo
If you are tired of the beauty of nature, a completely different kind of entertainment is available for those wishing to spend a vacation in Loo in 2013 - Aquapark Akvalo. It is considered one of the largest on the Black Sea coast - its area occupies 3,000 square meters. m. The water park will give a drive to fans of extreme sports - at their disposal such water slides as "pigtail", "kamikaze", "black hole". For lovers of quiet rest and children there are separate pools with shallow bottom and children's slides.
As you can see, visiting these attractions Loo can make your holiday unforgettable!