Advice - when you book accommodation in advance, ask for the street and house number, and look at these houses on the map of Divnomoskoye (on the same Yandex maps) + use a ruler to measure the distance to the sea (for example, the beach of the Energetik boarding house). On Yandexmaps there is such a ruler, put point A and point B and see the distance between them. There are sites where a dot is placed automatically at the location of the apartment, and you see how many actual meters are from the apartment to the sea, and not how many the owners told you. It is known that owners tend to underestimate this distance by half. In our case, according to the map, the beach was 1.1 km away, but we didn’t like this particular beach, and we went to the far one, which is another +400 meters minimum. Therefore, walking to the beach with children, with a stroller, in the heat of + 39 degrees took we have 30-40 minutes. Tiring.
Here’s another piece of advice: before booking, study the map of Divnomoskoye. Not all streets are on the plain, some go uphill, and uphill is good. We were lucky - our house was still on the plain, but the houses with numbers higher up this street were uphill. It was hard to look at parents with small children, with strollers, toys, circles and mattresses, drenched in sweat, dragging all this stuff up the mountain. And the heat in the morning already started at 30+ degrees, by lunchtime it was already +35-39 in the shade. Such a trip uphill in the heat will obviously not improve anyone’s health. Be sure to take this point into account BEFORE booking so as not to be disappointed and look for other accommodation on the plain)
Despite the car, driving it to the sea is problematic. Naturally, you can’t drive along the embankment, and the road to the embankment is densely lined with cars on all sides, mostly with Krasnodar “owner” license plates, damn it. The streets are narrow, 1 car wide in one direction. There are a lot of one-way streets - keep an eye on this so you don’t run into a brick for some local horseman. Therefore, it is better to immediately forget about driving a car to the sea - it will bring nothing but nerves, twitching, pushing in traffic jams. We had our own parking space near the entrance, which was locked with a padlock and chain - and this is a big plus, because the courtyards are heavily crowded with cars.
We went on excursions to Abrau-Durso, Novorossiysk, Gelendzhik (water park, safari park). The water park is gorgeous, it’s not for nothing that it is considered the largest in Russia. Ticket price is 1400 for adults, 650 for children - but it's worth it! The only killer was the huge traffic jams before and after Gelendzhik (road repairs), at the entrance to Novorossiysk, in the city itself, and along the mountain serpentines, everyone often trails each other. We wanted to go to Dzhubga, Arkhipo-Osipovka, and many other places, but when we saw a traffic jam in Dzhubga for 14 km on Yandexmaps, we tempered our ardor and limited ourselves to what I wrote.
The beaches in Divnoye leave much to be desired - narrow, with very large pebbles, and crowded. The good news was that for the first 5-7 days the sea was perfectly clean. And very warm. The water temperature was 26-28 degrees; according to locals, the sea rarely warmed up like that. Even children entered the sea without getting used to it. But 3 days before our departure, according to the same locals, there was a downpour in the mountains, there was a storm at sea, and a lot of debris washed up on the seashore - sticks, bottles, jars of yogurt. In the morning we came to the sea and didn’t recognize it... there was so much garbage near the shore. Even 20-30 m from the shore, a moldy mayonnaise bucket floated next to me. The spectacle is terrible. I was very worried about the little one, just in case he caught something. Again, according to rumors from vacationers, it was from August 22-23 that people began to suffer from intestinal infections - everyone was vomiting, diarrhea, and fever. Ambulances with flashing lights often flashed through the streets of Divnoye. It’s good that we left soon, but upon arriving home the children had an upset stomach and vomiting. Acclimatization or E. coli - we can only guess. We saved ourselves with “Baktisubtil” and “Enterofuril” - everything went away.
We ate 50/50 - half at home, half at the Kurortnoye+ cafe. The cafe is really decent, everything is clean, tidy, the portions are fresh - this can be seen both with the naked eye and by the menu that changes every day. It was not scary to feed the little one. There is nothing to say about the “eateries” with shawarma on the embankment and under awnings - flies land on the kebabs, and the sellers drive them away with the palm of their hand. Once we ate shawarma near the Ogonyok cafe, and there in the square near the Olympic Cheburek - we couldn’t resist trying unhealthy food. There was nothing bad, but of course we didn’t give it to the children. The stomachs of adults coped)
We took capsules of probiotics, prebiotics (Linex, Acipol, etc.) with us for prevention, both we and the children drank daily. Only purchased water, in bottles on tap, or at the local Magnit. At “Magnit” we bought food for cooking at home, and everyone seemed to be alive and well. But still look at the expiration dates of products - especially milk and sausages)
It’s impossible to say that Divnomorsk surprised us in any way. A small resort town (more like a village). You can walk around it length and breadth in the first 2 days. The main entertainment in Gelendzhik. But for a relaxing family holiday with children, it is suitable. Therefore, in principle, we were satisfied. But for some reason I don’t feel like going back there anymore; we’ll continue to explore new places on the Black Sea coast next time)
The ideal combination of sea air and the aroma of the resin of the famous Pitsunda pine would be enough to glorify this small village on the Russian Black Sea coast - Divnomorskoye. And what a name - sonorous, speaking! Being part of the resort area of Greater Gelendzhik, the village is no less in demand from year to year, both among Russians and guests from abroad. A favorable climate with mild air (pine thickets stretch along the entire edge of the coast), warm sea waters, and a well-developed tourist infrastructure provide such attractiveness.
Residents of megacities especially love Divnomorskoye: no industry, houses are buried in lush gardens, vineyards stretch over large areas, a wide choice not only in the private hotel fund, but also among recreation complexes, including student ones. The old name of the village - False Gelendzhik - does not carry a negative meaning, just a hundred years ago, navigators, when approaching the coast, mistook the lights of the bay for Gelendzhik Bay. But both guides and local residents will be happy to tell you the history of the Russian-Turkish battles in these waters, when it was the Divnomorsky water area that diverted the enemy’s fire and thereby contributed to the victory. For many Russians who come here on vacation, the fact that it is here that the compound of the Trinity-Sergius Lavra was erected with the image of St. Sergius of Radonezh and a particle of his imperishable relics is stored there. The geography of the village is not limited to the sea and pine thickets. He is rich in rivers - Mezyb and Aderba flow into the sea, forming the Inogua River, at the mouth of which the Divnomorskoye is located.. The village itself is small - just over 6,000 people, but in the summer you can get from here not only to Gelendzhik, but also to Novorossiysk, Dzhanhot and Krasnodar, since the traffic flow increases both due to minibuses and additional regular buses.
The most interesting thing is that everyone is happy with Divnomorsk: moms and dads with kids, young people who dream of “breaking away” on vacation, elderly spouses looking for an environmentally friendly place in nature and everyday amenities. Nobody interferes with anyone, the sea and the beach are enough for everyone. By the way, the beaches here are pebbly and it is believed that the water near the coast is the cleanest compared to other coastal resorts. Many parents prefer pebbles so as not to shake out the ubiquitous sand from the sandals and panties of the kids after each visit to the sea. Besides the pebbles in these places are medium-sized, and the seabed is sandy, just perfect for bathing kids. The beach is located on a gently sloping shore, smoothly turning into the water's edge, which, by the way, warms up quite quickly. And, if we talk about the beaches, a feature should be noted: there is a nudist playground in Divnomorskoye, sheltered under a cliff. An advantageous natural difference of the village is the mountainous environment, thanks to which the valley is much warmer and the weather is more even in comparison with the settlements located in the district. The issue of temporary residence is resolved in the village without any problems: family tourists are offered hotels, rented apartments, and youth camps are available. When choosing a hotel, parents with children should take into account the location of nightclubs and cafes, because in summer the music sounds there until the morning. In addition to the natural advantages in the vicinity of the village, there is something to see, created by the hands of people. For example, the oldest structures are dolmens, as well as burial mounds. If you are not too lazy and get out to the neighboring village of Praskoveevka, then you can personally admire the Parus rock, take beautiful photographs. Fans of not only lying on the shore, but also making forays into nature can be recommended a hike in the largest mixed forest of the Black Sea region - Dzhankhotsky pine forest, which occupies 950 hectares. Do not think that the village is poor in entertainment. Great competition encourages the administration of all resorts to invest not only in landscaping, but also in the entertainment sector. So, Divnomorsk is rightfully proud of its embankment - of course, not as grandiose as in Gelendzhik itself, but no less neat and beautiful. And what is a resort without its own water park - in the village it is. Would you like to visit the Golden Bay, the Oceanarium or the Safari Park? You can take one or two days to visit Gelendzhik, where all this is located. And there are enough restaurants, cafes, shops, as well as other necessary places in Divnomorsk.
At the mouth of the Inogua River near the Black Sea, the village of Divnomorskoye (Divnomorsk) is located. Hidden by the Caucasus Mountains, it has been attracting tourists for more than a hundred years. The village is not called so for nothing - the sea here is really marvelous. When the competition for the best name of the village was held, it was suggested by vacationers who admired the beauty of the sea surface.
Divnomorsk - healing and clean
The region has a mild subtropical climate. Summer is dry, winter is very rainy. The holiday season lasts from May to October, when the average air temperature is 25-30°C, water - up to 28°C. There are almost no cold northeast winds, so it is comfortable here in autumn.
Coniferous forests give the area its uniqueness. The one-of-a-kind Dzhankhotsky pine forest made of the famous relic Pitsunda pine makes the air fresh and healing. This is facilitated by the lack of industrial enterprises and major highways in the neighborhood.
The sea is transparent. From alluvial mud, the bay is protected by rocky spurs, which quickly carry away water streams from the mountains. The beaches are pebbly, and you can settle down both on the equipped ones on the embankment, and move a little further away and sunbathe on the wild ones, which are no worse.
Tourist Divnomorsk
The resort is one of the most popular on the Russian coast due to its amenities, aimed specifically at tourist recreation.
There are many hotels, bases and boarding houses designed for both young people and the elderly and families with children. Those who wish to improve their health are welcome to sanatoriums with modern treatment programs.
The main place for festivities is the embankment, where bars and restaurants, children's and adult attractions are located, many entertainment establishments operate in the open air format. There are banana rides, scuba diving, rental of jet skis, bicycles, scooters, go-karts, horseback riding. Routes are laid out for those who prefer to relax actively. You can fly on a parachute or go on an extreme trip in a jeep and even an armored personnel carrier. In the summer months, Luna Park arrives, opens the doors of a small aqua park. Fans of dancing are invited by the popular Kakadu youth club.
Numerous excursions are offered - from a trip to the homeland of Russian champagne to a visit to the estate of the Korolenko family and a unique natural attraction - the Parus rock. Orthodox will appreciate the Compound of the Trinity-Sergeeva Lavra, which keeps the relics of Sergius of Radonezh. If you like to explore everything on your own, big cities are easily accessible by bus or taxi.
And this year we rested in Divnomorskoye. I didn’t particularly want to go to noisy Gelendzhik. We are very satisfied with the rest, and especially the beaches of Divnomorskoe. We rested in Gelendzhik for several years, decided to try at least something new, and now we finally found a place where it’s really clean and comfortable on the sea. In all other major resorts, it is a real pain when you arrive and do not see a normal place where you can lie down under the sun. And Divnomorskoe in terms of beaches and in terms of infrastructure is quite a good village.
A big plus is that in Divnomorskoye there is complete freedom in terms of a beach holiday. Nowhere, in any corner of this village, we did not see a paid beach, or simply at least closed to such an extent that they were not allowed to go there at all. All roads are open to tourists, without exception, to all the beaches of Divnomorskoye. They say that they seemed to want to close some kind of sanatorium, but they staged such a strike that they opened everything back in an instant.
But these are all the stories of vacationers who have been hanging out there for years. But I will tell you what we saw with our own eyes. I won’t lie about the purity of sea water, not everywhere is perfect. This is especially evident on the central beach of Divnomorskoye. So basically it's there. Most of the beaches in Divnomorskoye really have such clear water, which we personally have not seen in Gelendzhik even once in several years of rest.
But the turbidity of the water on the central beach can be understood, because in the summer there are so many people resting there! Local people also come, who apparently know where to go to the beach in the summer to relax. Therefore, especially on weekends, there is absolutely nothing to do on the central beach of Divnomorskoye. It is not so much dirty as it simply rises from the bottom due to the mega-flopping of such a huge number of people. If you really want to swim in the center of the village, you can go at least to the boat station. It is much quieter and more comfortable there, and the water is closer to clean. But there you have to look both ways when you enter the water, because the stones come across large. I never swam there, I just got my feet wet a couple of times. And so there all the amenities are paid. The beach itself is free, but entertainment and sun loungers are paid, which is natural.
You can go to the kraynyak on Torch. This is also Divnomorskoye beach, only it is more convenient for those who settled on the outskirts. But those who want to have a good rest on the beach will overcome not such a long distance to the outskirts of Divnomorskoye. It also has all the amenities, all the infrastructure, entertainment, nearby cafes, etc.
You can safely go to the beaches of resorts. It is crowded there, but some kind of situation is different than on the central beach. More civilized or something. It's just that order reigns there, there are amenities, although they are intended only for those who rest in these sanatoriums. Therefore, you should not rely on them especially. If only to somehow smear and disguise yourself as a local at a not very popular time for a beach holiday. They have first-aid posts and a lifeguard.
On the beaches of Divnomorskoye, which belong to sanatoriums, we did not particularly rest. We were frequent guests of the wild beaches of Divnomorskoe. This is where the real rest is, and not where there are a lot of people. The water is clean, the sea is perfectly clear, the bottom is beautiful, rich flora and fauna, diving with a mask is the most it! When they write about the clean beaches of Divnomorskoye, they most likely mean these very ones. There are several. Available in Laguna. There is a stunning Pitsunda forest above you, what aromas, what beauty reigns around! Just beyond words!
Separately, I will single out the nudist beach of Divnomorskoye. Because the place is not for everyone. No, anyone can go there, but it is mandatory to take off your clothes there. Even at the entrance, a stone tablet sticks out of the rock with the inscription Leave your clothes on everyone who enters here. My husband and I have been wanting to try it for a long time, but never got around to it. Mostly were in Laguna.
We really liked Divnomorskoe! A lot of impressions, especially from the beaches! It's worth going there just for them!
