Getting to know Tuapse

It's better to leave Sochi in the morning to have time for everything. Today you will have a busy day in Tuapse and visit waterfalls on your way to it.

On your way to Tuapse, make a stop for a rest in the most picturesque place in the Krasnodar Territory - the Valley of Waterfalls. The mountain gorge with a cascade of waterfalls fascinates with its beauty. Take a walk along the circular path with the length of 600 m and admire the waterfalls. All of them are of different heights and surrounded by relict plants.
On the last section before parking at the waterfalls, the road is gravel (1.5 km).

The first stop on the route will be on the way to Tuapse. The road from Sochi to Tuapse is a continuous serpentine with lots of turns. There are only a couple of rest stops. This observation point is a good option to stop, have a rest and admire the sea and the mountains from the serpentine.

Start your acquaintance with the city of military glory with a stroll along the Platan Alley. Sycamore trees were planted here back in 1913. It is a cozy pedestrian area 800 m long with benches, cafes and a singing fountain at the end of the alley.

It's time for lunch. Refresh yourself in a Georgian restaurant "Mario Hinkalio". By the way, here you can get not only a variety of khinkali, but also choose pizza, soups or second courses.

Platanova Alley takes you straight to the October Revolution Square - the central place of the city with a large singing fountain. Several cafes and attractions are located here, and there is the port and the Tuapse waterfront nearby.

Head to the Tuapse seafront and on the way be sure to almost memory near the 11-meter granite column - the Stela "City of Military Glory Tuapse". It was installed here in 2012 in honor of awarding the resort the honorary title.

And here it is, the seafront of the resort town, or Primorsky Boulevard. Historical monuments, sculptures, fountains, sundial and seaport of Tuapse - all this you will see, leisurely strolling along the embankment.

The seaport of Tuapse is the first thing you meet on your way to the waterfront. 19 berths, 3 km long, merchant ships and passenger liners. In 1898 the first ship called here, and to this day it is the Tuapse port that is the busiest on the Black Sea coast.

Now you should get back in the car and drive to the outskirts of town, where the picturesque Cape Kadosh is located. It is located in the Kadosh forest park. There are steep cliffs, coniferous trees, and stunning views, as well as silence and unity with nature. You have to walk along an unpaved road and stones.

And at the end of the first day of the trip - the cherry on the cake. Incredible natural place of Tuapse - Kiseleva rock. A 46 meters high rocky cliff-helmets charms with its majesty and beauty. It was named after the artist A. Kiselev, who often depicted it in his paintings.

Head back downtown and end your busy day at one of the resort's best eateries, the Veranda Restaurant. There's an extensive menu, it's delicious, beautiful and cozy. It's perfect for a dinner in Tuapse.

After dinner, there will be Singing Fountains next to the restaurant. they look especially beautiful in the evening with musical accompaniment.

After the walk, check into the hotel and rest. Tomorrow will be a busy day with lots to see and do!