What can you bring from Sochi as a gift or as a souvenir? Consider the rating of the best goods and food that you should buy on vacation in Adler or Krasnaya Polyana. We will find out prices and find places where you can arrange shopping at a cheaper price.
A trip to the resorts of the Krasnodar Territory on the sea, including such an extremely advanced one as Sochi, will delight people. But it is very important to know what things to bring from there as a gift. Then even fastidious people and avid gourmets will be satisfied.
What to bring from Sochi?
More than 5 years have passed since the Olympic flame was extinguished at the stadium. However, the stocks of souvenirs with sports symbols that have survived since then are still sold - and cause deep irritation.
- Of the non-standard options, what to bring from Sochi as a gift, you should name wine... When there is accurate and up-to-date information, you can safely trust certain home wine sellers. However, when such data are not available, it is necessary to purchase alcohol strictly at official outlets. They focus on the products of popular brands such as Fanagoria. In turn, we recommend going to the Central Market of the city and strolling through the wine shopping rows, you can also sit in an excellent restaurant on the street. Agurskoe gorge 1, here they also prepare drinks according to their own recipes.
- Chacha... Let the drink be less pretentious, but even more pleasant for connoisseurs of alcohol. As it will please the fact that to the north of Taman and east of Stavropol to acquire the original chacha, and not an imitation, there is almost no chance.
- Spices... What to bring from Sochi from food is advisable even for those who categorically reject strong drinks. You can buy spices and natural flavoring agents in any market stall, even at small trading floors. Some sellers use beautiful looking jars and other containers for packing.
- Adjika... It is sold in the same place where the spices are taken. In the Sochi trade, it is usually a class higher in quality than sold in the rest of Russia. Even the difference in assortment does not play in favor of supermarkets.
- Tkemali... Another stable leader in demand among gifts from Sochi. You can buy the sauce in specialized sections of the stores. Tkemali is made by many companies. Therefore, the result is also different. According to consumer reviews, we recommend choosing a sauce in bottles with the inscription AIC on the lid.
- Honey... Sochi honey is viscous and sweet. The chestnut variety is highly valued. However, one must remember about the high risk of allergic reactions. Therefore, this product is given only to those who are well known personally. Even a significant number of useful characteristics do not outweigh such a circumstance. Even honey will have to be scrupulously checked, even in decent and carefully checked outlets. Good options for nectar can also be found in the Central Market.
- Jam... When choosing what to bring from Krasnaya Polyana and Sochi, one must not forget that there is a land around, teeming with fruits and berries. Fig, chestnut and feijoy preserves are considered attractive choices. Walnut jam is also considered a worthy option. The surprise will turn out to be unforgettable - 90% of people will not guess what kind of product they are without having tasted it.
- Churchkhela... When buying souvenirs from Adler and Sochi, you need to pay attention to this product as well. A classic delicacy in the souvenir industry is famous for its transportability and is preserved for a long time.
- Halva and baklava... These two products are familiar to the overwhelming majority of Russians, but the options sold in the regions of the Russian Federation are clearly inferior to those that can be bought in the Krasnodar Territory. If this is the answer to the question of what to bring from Sochi and the surrounding area, you need to choose a product at the very last moment and take care of a high-quality rigid container in advance. Experts advise buying halva made from sesame seeds. But it is undesirable to buy products made from peanuts or sunflower seeds - their quality does not satisfy any demands. You can focus on options with the addition of pistachios, other nuts, pieces of melon and chocolate. Sometimes pomegranate juice is even poured into halva for an improved taste. It should be understood that this is not suitable as an answer to the question of which souvenirs to buy in Sochi and Krasnaya Polyana inexpensively. A good halva costs at least 700 rubles per kilogram - and this is at a time when the Sochi streets are not yet crowded with the ubiquitous flows of tourists, when the season is just opening.
- Dried persimmon... This gift is extremely popular. It is healthy and tasty at the same time. Persimmons are transported without any problems. It is pleasant to acquaint ignorant people with it - it turns out to be an attractive joke. No one will be offended - even if at first the appearance provokes bewilderment, a fair amount of mistrust and even a bit of fear.
- Caucasian cheeses... This is not only suluguni, but also chechil, and a number of other options that are little known outside the Caucasian Federal District. They will be stored for a long time, and will transfer transportation over a long distance without problems. Even if they are not taken by plane, but in a passenger carriage or in the cabin of a passenger car.
- Tea... The influx of the most exotic teas from different parts of the world pushed the Krasnodar drink out of the sight of consumers. But in terms of quality, it retains a confident position. And 100% is not inferior to the products collected on Indian or Chinese, Kenyan and other plantations. Experienced tourists go shopping in the brand shops "Matsesta" and "Dagomys Chay". It is elementary more reliable there than on the market, where copies of absolutely the same price can have different, to put it mildly, advantages.
- Basturma... Also suitable as a pleasant shelf-life product. In addition to being basturma and colorful, it expresses traditional Caucasian gastronomic chic. A kilogram costs at least 250 rubles.
- Eucalyptus... It is used at the onset of winter to boil in a saucepan, suppressing the development of viral and bacterial organisms with aromatic oils. Natural eucalyptus exudes a much more pleasant smell than essential oils of dubious characteristics, usually standing on drugstore shelves.
- Ceramics... Of course, not decorated with simple inscriptions, but made with a classic Caucasian flavor.
There are a number of other options - atypical cosmetics, jewelry. But just knowing the right products is not enough. You need to understand where to find them.
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Where is the best place to buy souvenirs?
The main part of the goods is sold in the leading shopping center of the Black Sea resort - "SeaMolle". There you can both buy souvenirs and have fun with children. At least 200 branded mass stores and elite boutiques offer their assortment. It will turn out to find a suitable option for all tastes and wallets.
An attractive assortment of shopping centers "Mandarin», «Alexandria», «Atrium», «Olympus», «Sun City". Thoughtful entertainment is offered at Alexandria. Mandarin is worth visiting for those who prefer to shop in the open air. If tourists are brought to Adler, you need to focus on "Plaza City», «New Age". Outlets were placed at the addresses of Vorovskiy 4 and Ostrovskiy 45.
It is advised to buy leather, fur and products from them in the pavilions at the hotel "Magnolia". In Adler, ostrich leather products are attractive, which are supplied under the Tri Sophia brand. In Krasnaya Polyana, we advise you to go to “City of Masters Olgiz". Alternative stores - "Souvenir fair" and "Gifts of the Caucasus". Products, with rare exceptions, are bought in the markets.But wine, cheeses and other gift types of food should be purchased directly from the producers themselves - this is much safer.
Shopping centers in Sochi on the map
What can and cannot be taken out of Sochi?
Knowing what cannot be taken out of Sochi by plane, you can insure yourself against problems with customs authorities and lengthy interrogations, examinations and proceedings. The same general rules and restrictions apply as for other domestic or international flights. Airline, class of service, charter or regular flight, business aviation do not matter.
Under ban absolutely all types of firearms and edged weapons fall. Customs officers will also detain gas, pneumatic, traumatic and other "non-lethal" types of weapons. You cannot take on board stun guns, gas and pepper spray cans, factory and handicraft explosives of all types and compositions, regardless of the purpose of use, quantity and practical features. The rules prohibit taking with you any kind of pyrotechnics, ammunition, flammable and toxic liquids, toxic gases and solids, means for starting fire (matches and lighters), cutting and stabbing products. Drinks take with them no more than 100 milliliters, therefore, air passengers will have to refuse to buy wine, cognac, chacha.
How to relax in Sochi inexpensively?
Proven methods and websites will help you plan your trip with good savings:
- We recommend installing the RumGuru application on your smartphone, so you can find any living space even upon arrival in the city, it is very convenient to find a free living space on a business trip or during an unplanned vacation in real time.
- Tripinsurance will help you profitably insure your health and life while traveling, the service works only with trusted major insurance companies, which already inspires confidence. You just have to choose the most profitable option, but it's better not to save on health.
- Flights? We advise you to use Aviasales empirically.
- You may also find our selection of useful tourist apps useful.
