Maly Utrish is the wildest resort in the Krasnodar Territory, it is located in a picturesque nature reserve, 23 km from Anapa. Find out from the reviews about Maly Utrish whether it is worth going there on vacation in 2021.
Resort impressions
Previously, Maly Utrish was a small fishing village, and a biological station worked here. Now the locals serve tourists who are attracted by the magnificent nature and clear sea. Maly Utrish is a place where people go to take a breath from the bustle of the city, breathe fresh and walk through the juniper forests. Don't count on special infrastructure and comfort, Maly Utrish is a real wild vacation!
Tourists who traveled to the village by land note that the road from Bolshoy Utrish is in poor condition. Normally, you can only drive an SUV. Another drawback of Maly Utrish is poor communication. It catches well only near the sea.
Denis: "You have to understand why you are going to Maly Utrish. Virgin nature, silence, clean sea, air. Who wants to hang out, this is not for you. Here is a fishing village, I would say so. Personally, we really liked it."
Vertelxx: "There are not such serious problems with drinking water. There is a Spring Waterfall nearby. If you come to its source, you can get clean water. I will never forget its taste."
Anonymous: “If you don’t feel sorry for a wheelbarrow - go. Preferably without children, because they are very scared of such extreme. Do not leave a prepayment, there are always vacant rooms, even in high season”.
Is it expensive to rest
Rest with tents in Maly Utrish is free. For a small village without any amenities and entertainment, housing prices are high - in the summer of 2021, a double room at a recreation center costs 2,800-3,000 rubles. Bungalows with one bedroom for 3 people are rented out for 5700 rubles per day. Look for accommodation in Maly Utrish on Hotelluk.
According to the reviews of vacationers, there are few shops in Maly Utrish, and the prices in them are much higher than in the supermarkets of Anapa. For this reason, tourists prefer to bring food and drink with them.
Tatyana: "We cooked it ourselves. There are several shops, the assortment is normal, but the prices are higher than in the city. We got there by boat, 500 rubles per person, at the same time it turned out to be a wonderful sea trip."
Tents on the beach in Maly Utrish
What sea and beaches
The shore and the bottom of the sea in Maly Utrish are pebbly - it is more convenient to swim in special shoes. The sea is very clean and, unlike Anapa, it does not bloom. There are no sun loungers, parasols, toilets or a beachside café. The beach has a homemade hydrogen sulphide water column that you can use to wash your hands and dishes.
Tom: "There are several tents on the shore and cows peacefully resting in the sun. The beach is huge, and there are no more than 20 people on it. The shore is clean, if you do not take into account the remains of cows, the water is also clean and transparent. There is no infrastructure."
Panorama of the beach in Maly Utrish
Things to do
According to tourists, diving, spearfishing, sea fishing and boat trips are popular in Maly Utrish in 2021. It's a great idea to take a walk with a camera through the reserved surroundings of the village! Walk along the shore to Bolshoy Utrish, and you can admire a beautiful 5 m high waterfall. An 8 km walk will take an hour and a half.
Maria: "Fans of diving will be very pleased with the local underwater world. It is incredibly diverse! Those who want to fish can order fishing. If you are lucky, the catch will pleasantly surprise you. After all, completely different fish are found in the Black Sea, from mullet to flounder and katran."
Vacation with children
The depth in Maly Utrish is growing rapidly, so the local beach is hardly suitable for families with kids. Older children will be interested in walking around the reserve. In the surrounding forests, you can see junipers, old trees, flowering plants, hedgehogs and fast dragonflies. It is interesting to observe crabs and schools of fish on the seashore. Dolphins constantly swim up to the beach.
Camilla: "We rested with my husband and a 3-year-old child in July. It is calm, comfortable and unforgettable here. The beach is different, you can fish for crabs. There is a small shop nearby, the prices there are, of course, high ... but tolerable."
When is the best time to go
Maly Utrish has 280 sunny days per year. The holiday season lasts from May to the end of October. The warmest water in the Black Sea is in July and August + 26 ... + 27 ° С. According to tourists, it is pleasant to have a rest in Maly Utrish in September. In early autumn, the sea is still warm, and the weather is dry, sunny and calm.
Nightly: "We arrived in early September. The weather was wonderful, the sky was clear-blue, without a hint of precipitation. The approximate daytime air temperature was + 30 ° C. The Black Sea was practically not agitated."
Is it worth going to Maly Utrish
A small village in a picturesque lagoon is a great place to take a break from civilization for a few days. According to reviews for 2020 and 2021, in Maly Utrish it is convenient to stay on the seashore with a tent or at a recreation center. Recently, even mini-hotels with swimming pools have appeared at the resort. There are no entertainment establishments. A wonderful vacation for those who like to live in nature!
