15 things to do in Lazarevskoye — the local short-list
15 things to do in Lazarevskoye — the local short-list
The beach is not the only attraction. Lazarevskoye sits in the Greater Sochi area and gives you mountains, waterfalls, tea plantations and a couple of theme parks within a 30-minute drive. Here are 15 ideas, sorted from «right next door» to «make a day of it».
Right in town
- The central beach. Pebbles, lifeguards, lifts, drinks and snack stalls. Free entry.
- The seafront promenade. A long evening walk with cafés, ice cream and a Ferris wheel.
- Aquatoria water park. Open mid-May to late September — slides, pools, kids’ zone.
- Lazarevskoye Dolphinarium. Shows twice a day in season.
- Park «Patient Drop». Russia’s most popular roller-coaster park — small, but with real rides for adults and kids.
Half-day excursions
- Berendeyevo Tsarstvo waterfalls. 7 waterfalls along an easy trail through chestnut forest.
- Mamedovo Gorge. Wild canyon with crystal-clear pools — great for a swim.
- 33 Waterfalls. The most famous waterfall trail in the area; bring a swimsuit.
- Solokh-Aul tea plantation. Real Russian tea, a small museum and tasting.
- Volkonsky Dolmen. One of the few intact prehistoric stone monuments — a 30-minute easy walk.
Full-day trips
- Krasnaya Polyana. Cable cars up to 2,200 m, Caucasus views; you can be back by evening.
- Sochi city centre. 40 km up the coast — Olympic Park, Riviera Park, Akhun viewing tower.
- Akhshtyr Cave. One of the oldest known human dwellings in Russia.
- Sea kayak tour. Around an hour along the coastline; calm-water beginner trips.
- Tea-houses tour. A full day in the foothills — three plantations, lunch, tea tasting.
The owner at the Valeo guest house can recommend reliable guides and book a transfer to any of the above on request.