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St Onufriy Church

St Onufriy Church, Anapa

 bugulma Says:  In the central part of the town, near of Gorgippia museum, there is St Onufriy Church. It was built in 1837. I wasn't inside and don't know the details of the interior. I must say, it seems it is the only church in the town, at least, in the central part of the town. I saw... 

Russian Gate

Russian Gate, Anapa

 bugulma Says:  Russian Gate is the only tower that we can see nowadays that was a part of the Anapa fortress in XVIII-XIX centuris. The tower is situated in Pushkin street, near of Theatre Square. 

Walking around the town

Walking around the town, Anapa

 bugulma Says:  It is quite interesting to walk around the town. There are not much the sight-seeings but sometimes several buildings are very interesting in style. Every evening we did the walk along Lenin street where we lived. 

Embankment

Embankment, Anapa

 bugulma Says:  The town embankment is the center of all attractions in the evening time. Here are a lot of cafes, restaurants and other places to entertain yourself. Besides it is just funny to walk to and back, looking at the tourists :-) 

The pier

The pier, Anapa

 bugulma Says:  Near of the central beach there is the pier where you may enjoy nice views of the night town and the embankment. It is quite long distance and you may feel in the end as above the sea :-) 

Hotels  

Grand Hotel Valentina

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Heliopark Bospor

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Restaurants  

Street cafes

Street cafes, Anapa

 bugulma Says:  Everywhere in the cenral part of the town there are a lot of open-air cafes and restaurants which are full of tourists. The food is good everywhere and the time for cooking for you depends on the quantity of the tourists in the cafe :-). I like the place named Arbat-Pizza,... 

Inland wineries: Taste the deliscious Fanagoria-wines

Inland wineries: Taste the deliscious Fanagoria-wines, Anapa

 Pavlik_NL Says:  Kuban wine, with on top the Fanagoria (kind of grape) is sweet. This because the sun is stronger then in many other winecountries. There is a wide variety in wines and so one can take a pick from Portwines to dry whites and from the famous Russian champagne to a fruity... 

Transportation  

To...

To..., Anapa

 bugulma Says:  There are different ways to get the town. Most people who ave own cars go here by theirselves. Most people come by train (around 1 day from Moscow). We have the flight, 2 hours around). The ticket was RUR 9500 per person to and back by Aeroflot (EUR 265 around). My... 

Boattrips to the Dolfinarium

Boattrips to the Dolfinarium, Anapa

 Pavlik_NL Says:  From the pier stretching into the Black Sea in the middle of the beach boattrips are organised along the Black Sea coast and to the Dolfinarium that is in a little town South of Anapa. The trip gives a nice view over the hills (and further South mountains that run along the... 

Shopping  

open market: enjoy the opmen market

open market: enjoy the opmen market, Anapa

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Chateau le Grand Vostock: French Russian Wine

Chateau le Grand Vostock: French Russian Wine, Anapa

 lorgnierl Says:  a french viticulteur let Bordeaux with grappeshe try to help Russians in wine discoveringthe wine is a bit expensive for russian who don t know the spirit soul, but some of them realize the quality of the job and the product more than typical russian wine, but better... 

Local Customs  

Eiffel in Anapa

Eiffel in Anapa, Anapa

 bugulma Says:  Yes! When you're in Anapa you have a chance to feel in Paris a bit. We found this Eiffel tower when we were walking along the embankment. Anya didn't visit Pari yet and asked me to shot her with this view :-) 

Flowers clock

Flowers clock, Anapa

 bugulma Says:  In Lenin Street, near of the Sea port, there is Flowers clock. Well, it is just beautiful flowers and the clock mechanis above. The night view is more beautiful and many tourists made the night shots of the place. 

Sand castles

Sand castles, Anapa

 bugulma Says:  As usually the most popular time spending in the sand beaches is to build the castle. We saw the different ones. On the picture is the biggest castle we've seen on the sand beach. 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Kosaqui watch

Kosaqui watch, Anapa

 lorgnierl Says:  in case of pickpocket or dangergo and speack with them, they will protect and help you 

Traveling by car

Traveling by car, Anapa

 Lighthouseman Says:  If you travel by car to Anapa do not pick up unknown people. This might be so dangerous.Keep your money and documents always with you (the better on your belt) and do not leave them in your car when you get out of your car. Always close all the doors of your car when you... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Swimming among Russians and Russians

Swimming among Russians and Russians, Anapa

 Pavlik_NL Says:  Anapa, how popular it might be for the Russians, seems to be "for Russians only" as not many foreigners (except for the Ukrainian) are to be found here. Therefor you can swim and sunbath Russian style with them and mingle easily as they all will be (pleasantly) surprised by... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Aqua Globus diving center

Aqua Globus diving center, Anapa

 lorgnierl Says:  diving in clear water, with pro divergood spirit on the boat, underwater and after divei dive on wrecks "Gordipia" (targets, bombs, mines, ....) and on the tanker "Valerian Kuybyshev" all needs, safety 

aquapark

aquapark, Anapa

 lorgnierl Says:  all aqua park and games 

Favorites  

Anapa on the bay

Anapa on the bay, Anapa

 Pavlik_NL Says:  Anapa is situated on a bay the forms a crescent inland and has a wide sandy beach stretching out to either side. The sea is warm and there is a lot of entertainment variating from an aquarium to a waterfunpark and from the casino to discothecs. Ilja's first dip into a real... 

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Q:  Hello! I will be in Anapa this summer and would like to travel from Anapa to Sochi - preferably by ferry. Does anyone have any... 

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A: there is no ferry 

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 I spent 10 days in Anapa as a guest of my colleague. His parents live in Anapa and when he knew that I am about to go to the Black Sea shore, he offered me to stay at his parents. The only reason to... 

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frenchie in south Russia

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 i was there in vacation in september 2005 i enjoyed it i was surprise by all possibilities of sports, enjoyement, ;... 

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The great place for summer holidays!

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 Every year my wife and I go to the Black Sea. It takes us about two days from Kazan by car. We stay in a little village Sukko close to Anapa, Russia. I really recommend you visit it in July or August... 

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 When Sochi can be called the Saint Tropez of Russia, maybe Anapa can take the position as popular bathingresort for young people and families. The town is like a long stretched lint of buildings along... 

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  The location: Anapa is situated in the South-West of Krasnodar Territory, at the meeting-point of the Great Caucasus and the Tamahn peninsula. A surprising variety of the landscape is explained by... 

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