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33 Waterfalls

This is a UNESCO site and an area of great pride for the residents of Sochi. A collection of 33 waterfalls, all varying in their height, gush down the mountains, making for a beautiful picture. Trek up from Bolshoy Kichmay to view this stupendous site. These waterfalls are a part of the Dzhegosh Stream. It is best to visit this place during the spring season. Spring means that the snow on the Caucasus mountains will melt, leading to more water being formed and thus, a greater force. Read More

Frunze Park is often called as the only remnant of the Tsar rule. It is a park built almost like a resort and provides visitors with a lot of peace. This park is located close to the coastal park near Khosta District. It is also one of the oldest parks in Sochi. It has a summer theatre which puts up shows every now and then, an arbour, a large bubbling fountain as well as peaceful areas for jogs and walks.

Enjoy a beautiful drive up north from Sukhumi and come across the gorgeous Lake Ritsa. Lake Ritsa is simply breathtaking. It lies surrounded by lush hills carpeted with green. You will pass trickling waterfalls and gushing gorges as you drive upto the lake. This lake is actually located 950 m above sea level and is hence considered to be miraculous. You can walk along the banks for some fresh air or merely sit down and enjoy the peace.

If you absolutely love exotic plants, birds and animals, do visit the Park Arboretum in Sochi, which includes lots of rare plants as well as a floral arena or arboretum, with birds and animals. Park Arboretum boasts of a rare collection of flora and fauna belonging to the Russian subtropics. Their collection of the same goes over 1,800 in number! After viewing all the greenery on display, visit the floral arboretum and see if you can spot the rare birds and animals living there. End your visit by taking the cable car in the arboretum, which offers you a stunning view of the surrounding mountains as well as the sea. Read More

Park 'Riviera'

Park Riviera is a thrilling amusement park, for adults and children alike. With rides for sheer enjoyment and a big adrenaline rush and cafes to step into to unwind, this oneÍs a must visit! Park Riviera has all of 5 different themed locales. These include an intriguing Pirate Village, a colourful Carousel Center, a beautiful area called Wonderful Glade, ChildrenÍs Town and of course, the Roller Coaster arena. You will even find rides that are exclusively for adults and exclusively for children. Apart from that, the park boasts of a Dolphinairum, a caf_ and more fun spots. Read More

This is a very popular ski resort, located close to the Krasnaya Polyana. It has fun activities for everyone and makes for an ideal way to spend your day at Sochi. Hiking, skiing and cycling are all available here at Rosa Khutor Ski Resort. They have a snowmaking system, thus allowing you to enjoy skiing right from November to April. Lake Road, Panama, Magical Forest and Forbidden Valley are some scenic routes at this resort that you can stroll along. Read More

Stalin's Villa

History lovers should not leave Sochi without stepping into StalinÍs villa. Stalin had this villa built some years before World War II and it is visited each year by thousands of people. Located in the middle of Agura Canyon and Matsestinskaya Valley, StalinÍs green villa sits neatly at the top of a mountain. Visitors can view most of the rooms inside, one of which is a museum, converted from StalinÍs little cinema and billiards room. There are guides there, who speak English and who will tell you all about StalinÍs life and the history behind his villa. Read More

This is SochiÍs most visited tourist attraction, built back in 1970 and is a beautiful place to visit while youÍre in the city. The Singing Fountains are situated close to the Sochi Trade Gallery. There are pools and streams aplenty here and a wonderful VFX system in place. This gives you the illusion of a singing, dancing fountain. However, these fountains are active and switched on only during summer time and mostly once it begins to get dark. Read More