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Sochi Travel & Sightseeing Guide
January 10, 2008 |
A trip to Sochi
Sochi is the future home of the 2014 Winter Olympics. It’s one of Russia’s southernmost cities, with the Caucasus Mountains filling in the landscape that surrounds this Black Sea resort. Despite its reputation for winter sports, the metropolitan areas of lower elevation can become downright hot during the summer. Of course, heading into the mountains, temperatures drop dramatically.
Flights to Sochi
Sochi International Airport is a growing facility that sees an excess of 1 million passengers every year. The bulk of these are Russian vacationers bound for the nation’s number one holiday destination. The airport is in the midst of constant expansion in the hopes of preparing it for the increased traffic to come with Olympic Games. If you are looking for a cheap flight to Sochi try Ebookers.
Sochi is connected by road to many other cities in Russia—both near and far. However, the quality of these highways is subject to change at a moment’s notice; what was previously a pleasant drive can quickly become a bottlenecked nightmare with very little room to pass. In light of this, trains and aeroplanes are the preferred means of covering long distance. Meanwhile, public transport in town is getting better each year.
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Sightseeing in Sochi
Sochi’s relatively warm summer temperatures and resort-style accommodation set it apart among Russia’s cities. Russia’s rich and powerful elite frequent Sochi, and an annual summer film festival lures a significant portion of the more than 2 million visitors that come each year.
The city centre covers more than 12 square miles and holds some of the city’s best architecture. Built at the end of the Caucasian War, Michael Archangel Cathedral is one of the oldest structures in the area. The Railway Terminal Station is much younger and it’s a perfect example of Stalinist architecture—easily one of the most well-known sites in Sochi.
Fun by night – eating drinking and partying
On the whole, the city of Sochi takes its dining and accommodation very seriously. You’ll find a variety of upscale restaurants decked out in exaggerated motifs—many of which serve strictly Russian cuisine under the guise of international flair. Even so, there’s something in Sochi for everyone, and plenty of places serve authentic cuisine from all over the world.
The main boulevard in Sochi stays alive long after the sun sets. Evening strolls are popular with visitors, and in the twilight, the shops, bars and cafés all vie for the attention of passers-by. In between visits to the many nightspots on this strip, many patrons will take a short detour to the shores of the Black Sea to stand on one of the piers and enjoy the stars.
Fun by day - shopping and activities
With such a heavy flow of tourists through Sochi, it’s no surprise that the variety of shops and marketplaces have so much success. The main, beachside boulevard is the best place to stroll and shop in your free time. Even if you don’t plan on buying anything, the myriad sights and sounds on the boulevard make it all worthwhile. In any event, as you tire of strolling, you can always retire to the beach.
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