Main city beach with promenade, entertainment, and water activities.
Sandy beach area northwest of center, popular with families.
Resort village with wide sandy beaches and dunes.
Southern village with pebble beaches, cypress lake, and dolphinarium.
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Shallow warm water (knee-deep for 100+ meters!), sandy beaches, gentle waves. Perfect for small children. Plus dolphinarium, water parks, kid-friendly entertainment.
Ancient Greek colony founded 5th century BC! Archaeological museum in city center has ruins and artifacts. Anapa has 2,500+ years of history.
June and September - warm, less crowded, better prices. July-August is peak season: very crowded, queues, higher prices. Sea warm enough June through September.
Yes! Krasnodar region is Russia's main wine region. Abrau-Durso (famous sparkling wine) is 50 km away. Tours with tastings are popular.
Fly to Anapa Vityazevo Airport (AAQ), transfer 15-20 min to center. Trains from Moscow about 24 hours. Many direct flights from Russian cities in summer.
Useful tips for visiting Anapa
IMPORTANT: Visa/Mastercard do NOT work in Russia. Bring cash or Mir/UnionPay!
BEST FAMILY BEACH in Russia! Shallow warm water, sandy beaches, perfect for kids.
Visit Gorgippia Archaeological Museum - ancient Greek colony ruins right in city center!
Bolshoy Utrish nature reserve (20km) - pristine nature, rocky beaches, juniper forests.
Abrau-Durso (60km) - famous Russian champagne winery. Tours and tastings available.
Therapeutic mud lakes near Anapa - local tradition for health treatment.
Peak season (July-August) is VERY crowded and prices double. June or September better value.
Water parks: Zolotoy Plyazh and Tiki-Tak are popular with families.
Try local Kuban wine - surprisingly good quality at low prices.
Average temperature by month
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location.transport.bus | 35 ₽ ~0.44 $ | Яндекс Карты | Автобусы по городу и в Джемете, Витязево. |
location.transport.taxi | 150 ₽ ~1.9 $ | Яндекс Такси | Посадка ~150₽, за км ~30₽. Туристические цены. |
Cost of food, accommodation and services
Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.
Hotels and rental prices
Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.
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Cash widely accepted everywhere. Foreign Visa/Mastercard/Amex cards don't work. Local MIR cards dominant (400M+ issued). Chinese UnionPay alternative. Beach vendors and small shops prefer cash.
Banks: Sberbank, VTB, Tinkoff, Alfa-Bank, Rossiya (0-2% commission). Licensed exchange offices (Obmen Valyut signs). Check kovalut.com for Anapa rates. Bring new, unmarked bills - old/torn bills rejected.
10% in restaurants appreciated.
Tourist area with low crime rate
Very safe resort city. Family-oriented, lots of tourists. Peak season can be crowded.
Attractions and points of interest
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