The Black Sea resort at the mouth of the Kudepsta River is loved for its silence and proximity to Sochi. We have collected truthful reviews of vacationers for you. Find out what the pros and cons are seen by tourists, whether the beaches are good and whether it is expensive to vacation in Kudepsta in 2021.
Resort impressions
The resort microdistrict between Adler and Sochi is a pleasant place for a quiet and budget holiday by the sea. There are no big wastelands like in Imeretinka and noisy nightlife like in Sochi. A railway and a motorway run along the sea, and two main streets - Iskra and Darwin - depart from the coast. It is not far from any part of the resort to the beaches.
In reviews of Kudepst, vacationers write about good cafes, canteens and a new pier, from where tourists are taken to sea fishing and mini-cruises on the open sea. Some people do not like the fact that there are few places for walking and small beaches in Kudepsta.
ArtikKorn: "There is clearly not enough space. At the height of the season, there are decent traffic jams. You can drive an hour or even longer to neighboring Adler, which is just a stone's throw away."
Is it expensive to rest
17 thousand people permanently live in Kudepsta. The infrastructure is good, and food prices are lower than in Sochi. There are chain supermarkets, but it is more profitable to buy fruits and vegetables in a small market.
According to vacationers, there are many budget accommodation in Kudepsta. In the summer of 2021, rooms in hotels, boarding houses, guest houses and rooms in the private sector are cheaper than in Sochi. Look for accommodation in Kudepsta on Hotelluk and Daily.
Yuri: "If you want to cook at home - it's easy! There is a market and many grocery stores and shops. Among the large ones there are several" Magnets "and" Pyaterochek ". Vegetables, fruits and berries - at every step, without counting. Do you need some beach goods? Whether in the village or on the beach, you can buy everything you need without any problems. "
The best hotels of Kudepsta
What sea and beaches in Kudepsta
There are few beaches in Kudepsta, but there is enough space for everyone! A railway runs along the pebble coast. Trains can be seen and heard, but, according to tourists, the noise from them does not interfere with the beach holiday. Praise the beaches of the sanatorium "Kudepsta", "Avtomobilist" and "Robinson". These beaches are equipped with toilets, changing rooms and showers. Everywhere there is a rental of sun loungers and parasols.
As well as on the entire Black Sea coast, the sea in Kudepsta can be both dirty and clean - as luck would have it. After storms, a lot of garbage is carried to the shore. After the rains, the water in the Kudepsta River becomes muddy red. During floods, it abruptly overflows the banks and floods everything that is nearby.
PRAVDA36: “We liked the beach of the Kudepsta sanatorium better, due to the smooth increase in depth as we entered the sea. Besides, the pebbles at the bottom are gradually replaced by sand. This beach is much quieter than the neighboring Robinson.
Panorama of the beach in Kudepsta
Things to do
Kudepsta has a traditional set of entertainment - riding jet skis, bananas and catamarans, safari around the resort on quarter bikes and jeeps. According to reviews, excursions to the Vorontsovskaya cave, to the Agursky and Zmeikovsky waterfalls, to the arboretum "Southern Cultures", to Mount Akhun and the Olympic facilities of Sochi are popular among vacationers in Kudepst. While relaxing by the sea, visit the temple of St. Fyodor Ushakov and look at the ancient megalith - the Kudepstinsky cult stone!
Sergey K: "The Church of St. Fyodor Ushakov is located on a plot of land between the old road from Khosta and the new highway built for the Olympics. As in all churches, the courtyard is clean and well-groomed. A bust of Fyodor Ushakov is installed on the territory."
Vacation with children
Parents with children like Kudepsta. At the resort you can stay in a boarding house, mini-hotels and guest houses. Favorable family stays are offered by the local sanatorium. To make your child more comfortable on a pebble beach, buy aqua shoes. Besides the sea, there is no entertainment for children in Kudepsta. Take the whole family to the Dolphinarium and Oceanarium in Adler and take a walk in the Riviera Park in Sochi!
Guest: "I rested with my son in August. Markets, shops, pharmacies, canteens are within walking distance. The beaches are well-groomed and clean, there is everything you need for a pleasant stay by the sea."
When is the best time to go
The beach season in Kudepst starts in May and ends in October. At the end of spring, there are few people swimming, because the sea water temperature is only + 17 ... + 19 ° С. But in the middle of summer, the Black Sea warms up to +26 ... + 27 ° С.
In July and August, the thermometer reaches + 30 ° C and above during the day. The heat is exacerbated by high humidity and it becomes difficult to breathe. Small children, aged tourists and everyone who has heart and blood vessel problems can hardly tolerate such weather. If you want to relax in Kudepsta, but do not like the summer heat, come in June, September or October!
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Sergey: "In general, the impression is positive, but it was not entirely comfortable for us to climb this mountain from the beach, until you get there, seven sweats will disappear. If it were not for the heat, which I endure with great reluctance, then the rest in Kudepst could be called ideal."
Is it worth going to Kudepsta
According to vacationers, in 2021 Kudepsta is quite suitable for couples, families with children and elderly tourists. Active young people are bored at such a resort. There are enough shops, cafes and canteens, but entertainment is clearly not enough. You will have to buy excursions or travel on your own to Adler and Sochi.
