At the mouth of the Psezuapse River, which is to the north-west of Sochi, is the settlement of Lazarevskoye. The resort was named in honor of Admiral Lazarev, under whose leadership in this land in 1839 the Russian fleet landed.
Thanks to the humid Mediterranean climate, today's microdistrict of Sochi, Lazarevskoye, is one of the largest recreational resort centers of the Black Sea coast of Russia. Every year, many tourists come here to relax, swim in clear clear water, sunbathe on pebble beaches. Today we will tell you about interesting things to see in Lazarevsky, Sochi .
So, the main tourist attractions of Lazarevsky are listed below.
Ethnographic Museum in LazarevskyIn this museum you can get acquainted with the national culture and life of the indigenous inhabitants of the Black Sea region - Shapsugs. Here are stored relics, whose age totals 5 thousand years. The museum collected a collection found in barrows, ancient weapons, horse harness, warrior's equipment, everyday objects of medieval people. The staff of the museum will tell you about the culture of this region of Russia. You will admire the collection of women's Adygeyan clothes, which were sewed from brocade and velvet, decorated with silver braid and gold embroidery - Shapsug women were skilled craftsmen.
The beautiful natural attraction of Lazarevsky is the park "Berendeevo kingdom", located in the valley of the river Kuapse. Here you can admire the cascade of waterfalls, the highest of which is called "Berendey Beard", swim in the lake "Happiness", visit the altar of the patroness of the family hearth, the goddess of Lada, and even be photographed on the throne of King Berendey. After the tour, you can dine in a cozy forest cafe. In the journey through the "Berendeyev kingdom" take the children. The fabulous route is not long, and at the end of it the guys will see the performance of Mickey Mouse, Shrek, donkey and other cartoon characters. This trip to the fairy tale will be interesting for adults and children.
In the Lazarevsky district of Sochi, tourists will have a trip to the Emerald Valley of the Asha River. The most interesting routes will be the Cave of the Witches, the waterfalls Psydag and Shapsug. During the excursion, you can drive off to the 20-meter waterfall Psydag, then cross the Asha River over the suspension bridge and admire the Shapsug waterfall. After that, the excursion goes to the Witch Cave, whose depth is 70 meters. At its bottom a small river flows along which you can ride a boat. The whole route passes among beautiful relic forests.
While on vacation in Lazarevsky, be sure to visit the valley "33 waterfalls", which is located near the resort. Beautiful waterfalls (and indeed they are 33) are located one after another, and their origin is taken from a stream called Djegosh. Observation platforms and stairs are arranged on both sides of the cascade. Waterfalls surround a fabulously beautiful boxwood years with unique trees listed in the Red Book. The purest air here is filled with curative phytoncides. The cascade is completed by the highest, ten-meter, waterfall.
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Near the village of Lazarevsky there is an interesting Crab Gorge, which got its name because of freshwater crabs living in the cleanest mountain creek. Walking along the forest path leading to the gorge, you can admire the amazingly beautiful nature. In the Crab Gorge you will see the Fonts of Adam and the Mermaids. The depth of the Crab Canyon is 10 meters. There is also a small cascade of waterfalls and small lakes, where you can even swim.
