The Krasnodar Territory is rich in waterfalls. They can always help out a tourist on the weekend!
Due to the fact that I love them very much, all the surrounding people have visited more than once. Here comes the turn of the waterfalls in the Melnichnaya gap.

On the federal highway M4, after the village of Teshebs (there are their own Tesheb waterfalls), before reaching the village of Bzhid, there is a banner. You won't skip past. That's what the Internet said. Sit down, let's go. There is no banner, we stopped at Bzhid, so we slipped through.
We returned, the navigation roughly showed the desired point, left Alice under the sign "Fishing" and set off along the dry river.

The sun began to bake and from 23 degrees, the temperature rose to 29. The road was always up, after a while, conversations began on the topic: "Where did you bring us Susanin hero?" "And how much more to go?" "Let's turn on the navigator." And they only walked two miles. I looked at the map first and was sure that we were going the right way, especially since the jeepers confirmed this. I just kept silent that it was 5-7 kilometers to go, otherwise, I had no chance at all to get into the Melnichnaya Gap. We would have had a great ride here in an UAZ.

Plus, I want to eat! Stop, have a bite! And I see, by all signs - we will not see waterfalls today!

But just because you don't see waterfalls doesn't mean they don't exist. Simply, they are invisible! And the photos were beautiful and it was also possible to swim in the bowl, but it seems to me not after a dry summer.

Here! There are even such waterfalls in our region! A detailed selection of different natural beauties, see here!

We will leave the mill gap for later, for example, on Tourist Day!

The amazing bay of Inal.

Such a beautiful name of the bay, beckoned us to see it for a long time. But, it is quite far from Novorossiysk and somehow it did not work out. And we promised you to expand the selection of Black Sea beaches.

And in September, we finally decided to resume our trips to nature and join the waterfalls in the Melnichnaya gap and Inal Bay.
We wanted to examine it on the subject - to spend the night somewhere in nature by the sea. For free. It turned out that this was not an option at all.

There are few places, narrow streets, completely built up with sanatoriums and recreation centers of the level of 200 rubles. for a person. The beach in September was quite deserted. The main street is narrow, what's going on here in the summer?

But this is not the place of our dreams. As my husband said: "Sovdepiya!", But you can say that this is a place for a budget holiday. This bay struck us with its commonness, crampedness and garbage on the way to the village.

The infrastructure is all there. Comfortable with children. But we didn't like it. It is unlikely that we will come here to rest. It looks like our Durso, but the village is much larger. The beach is pebbly. On the way to the village, there are heaps of picturesque rubbish everywhere.

On the border of the Tuapse region with Gelendzhik, not far from the village of Bzhid, there is a wonderful place where you can have a good rest in nature - the Mill slot, which is a beautiful forest gorge formed by the river of the same name. It originates on the eastern slope of Mount Gebius, from a height of seven hundred and thirty-five meters and descends in a restless mountain stream, flowing into the Bzhid River.

There are two ponds where you can organize excellent fishing, which, according to local residents, can be completely unpredictable.

Nearby is a spring with the purest, very tasty spring water, as well as a mountain stream, near which there are deposits of healing blue clay. It is popular in various countries and is widely used to treat many ailments. It is all the more pleasant that here, in the Melnichnaya Gap, you can try its healing power on yourself, without specially going to other resorts for this. For lovers of picnics in a cool shady forest, there are special places where you can relax, make barbecue with smoke and admire the surrounding natural landscapes. At first glance, it may seem that the Mill slot is a place for lazy outdoor recreation. In fact, people with different temperaments can relax here. Some of them will be happy with the cafe and other benefits of civilization right in nature upon arrival, while others, those who love outdoor activities, hiking and new experiences, will be able to take a fascinating forty-minute walk to the Brzyd waterfalls.

The mill gap is a good place for outdoor recreation.

The walk begins deep into the gorge along the stream bed with cascades and small drains. Water runs over the stones, jumping over boulders, merges with a stream from the ledges, boils, but does not stop its rapid movement for a moment. The first waterfall along the way is small, only a little more than a meter in height, the second is about three meters high with a bowl below, the depth of which is one meter. Here, if you wish, you can plunge into the crystal clear, cool water. The places in the direction of travel are quite narrow, the wooden steps along which you have to climb along the water stream are rather slippery. Therefore, to ensure safety on a hike, it is imperative that you need good, comfortable, reliable shoes with a rigid fixation on the foot and non-slip soles. No sandals and flip flops - it can be dangerous. The third waterfall is even higher - four meters. He, like everyone else, is very beautiful - the water falls along the sheer stone walls, overgrown with emerald moss and entwined with ivy.

In general, in May, when the sun already begins to warm like a summer, and in June, the waterfalls of the Melnichnaya gap are still filled with water, so you can swim here in plenty. At the end of the hike, after a small turn, travelers discover another impressive natural picture - a large two-cascade waterfall. Each of the waterfalls is beautiful in its own way, and having rounded the last waterfall, along a rather steep slope, you can climb to the mountain range, located next to Mount Gebius, which has beautiful viewing platforms from which magnificent views open. Those who do not want to stop there and want to continue the hike can go down from the mountain directly into the bed of the Teshebs River and, as a bonus for perseverance, admire the famous Gebius waterfalls.

Bay Inal

Inal Bay is a small and incredibly cozy place, which is located right in the middle of a mountain forest. Many compare this resort area with the legendary Blue Lagoon from the film of the same name. All thanks to the deposits of healing clay of a turquoise hue, which give the sea such a dazzling aquamarine color. Thanks to this, the bay is becoming more and more popular every year. The place is located between the resort villages of Dzhubga and Arkhipo-Osipovka, and has the official name of Mountain Air. The population of the bay is a little over a hundred people, but during the season this figure increases many times due to the large influx of vacationers.

What places to visit?

Those who want to fully relax from the exhausting worldly bustle and enjoy solitude and tranquility go to this resort area. However, you should not devote all the time to lying on the beach, because there are interesting places and attractions in the bay that deserve attention:

• Natural baths with blue clay. Right on the territory of the resort, anyone can plunge into a small lake created by nature itself. This bowl is filled with healing blue clay mixed with spring water. It is believed that swimming in the lake has a powerful rejuvenating effect, has a beneficial effect on blood circulation, and also perfectly cleanses the skin.
• Brjid Waterfalls. Right behind the village of Bzhid (which also includes Inal Bay) there is a picturesque natural attraction. The waterfalls are several water cascades, to which a wooden staircase leads. Nearby there are many cafes and eateries where you can taste delicious local dishes. The hallmark of this place is the "Wish Trees". According to popular beliefs, if you stand under one of them and make a wish, it will certainly come true.
• mill slot. This is an excellent place for walking and family vacations. There is everything here: catering points, stocked ponds, natural bowls with healing clay, a spring with the purest water, picnic glades in the forest, and so on. For lovers of active pastime, walks deep into the crack are offered, where you can see the most beautiful cascade of waterfalls. And if you continue your way up, the route will lead to the top of Mount Gebeus, where excellent viewing platforms are located.

The bay cannot boast of a developed service, but there are all conditions for a comfortable stay: many affordable housing options, picturesque nature and the incredible beauty of the sea.

Inal bay beaches

The entire coastal line of the bay is one large pebble beach, where there are shady areas. It is here that the largest man-made small-pebble beach in Europe was created - its length is about five kilometers. In addition to swimming in clear sea waters, vacationers are offered a wide range of entertainment: boat trips, sea fishing, jet skis and catamarans. Here is the Iceberg water attraction, which is incredibly popular with children and adults. The shores near the central part of the village are usually better equipped and quite crowded in the season. Those who wish to enjoy wildlife and solitude should go a little further from the bay.

Nature and climate

Inal Bay is an ecologically clean resort area, where there are no busy highways and industrial enterprises. All this, coupled with a favorable Mediterranean climate, smoothly turning into a humid subtropical one, makes the resort an ideal place for relaxation and recreation. The swimming season here opens in mid-May and lasts until the end of September. The average temperature in summer is +24ºС. Various types of shrubs and coniferous trees grow in natural forests, among which there are firs, pines and junipers, which create a healing microclimate.

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Not far from Dzhubga is the picturesque Inal Bay, popular with lovers of a quiet holiday by the sea.

We visited there at the end of September. We liked the place.

Inal Bay - a bit of history

The sea water of the Inal Bay is a beautiful blue color. There are thick layers of blue limestone here. The bottom of the bay and even mountains are formed from it. This text is stolen from the Road of Peace website (website)!

In Inal Bay - a beautiful azure sea

Where to stay in Inal Bay

The entire coastal zone of Inal Bay is divided into 6 sections. They have a lot of recreation facilities. There are so many of them here that up to 10 thousand people can rest in the bay at the same time. Prices for holidays in Inal Bay are affordable and it is not necessary to book a room in advance.

Finding accommodation in Inal Bay is not a problem - ads are everywhere

However, it is important to consider the location. There are areas closer to the sea and further from the sea. Plots 1 and 2 are closest to the beach.

Map-scheme of Inal Bay. By Yandex maps

Please note that there are no luxury five-star hotels here. But the abundance of recreation centers and campsites, operating from May to September-October.

Recreation centers of Inal Bay:

"Lukomorye", section 1. Tel. 8-918-454-54-56.

"Victoria", section 2. Tel.: 8-918-114-10-00. Website: http://inalbay.ru Email: [email protected]

Recreation center "Victoria"

"Oilman", section 2. Tel.: 8-918-216-69-69.

Olimp, section 4. Tel.: 8-928-442-61-21, 8-928-282-54-54.

"Dubrava", section 5. Tel. 8-906-434-22-27. Email: [email protected]

Campsites of Inal Bay:

"On the first", section 1. Tel.: 8-989-120-30-00, 8-918-114-20-00. Website: http://avtocamping-inalbay.ru

Camping "On the first"

Camping "On the first"

Camping "On the first"

Inal Bay. Entrance to the campsite on the left on the road to the village.

Camping "Bay Inal"

How to get to Inal Bay

Inal Bay is located between Dzhubga and Arkhipo-Osipovka, on the section of the Dzhubga-Gelendzhik road, but far away from the highway, near the sea.

How to get to Inal Bay from Dzhubga. By Yandex maps

By road from Dzhubga (from the bus station) to Inal Bay 14 kilometers (by car it takes 25 minutes, but if there are traffic jams - much longer), from Arkhipo-Osipovka 17 km (19 minutes drive, getting there is much easier and faster than to Dzhubga ). From Gelendzhik 70 kilometers (by car 1 hour 10 minutes), from Krasnodar 140 km (2 hours). From the interchange Dzhubga - Gelendzhik 8.4 km.

Entering Bzhid

By car to Inal Bay: from the M4-Don highway 4 km. Turning left in Bzhida at the sign "Blue Bay, Inal Bay" go straight along the street. Democratic.

In Bzhida turn off the road to the left following the sign

If you drive from Dzhubga, then the turn is quite sharp

By public transport: bus number 12 from the bus station Dzhubga (Novorossiysk highway, 1v, tel. bus station Dzhubga: 8-861-679-43-30) to the village. Bzhid. Then on foot (4.5 kilometers), ride or taxi.

The road to Inal Bay is paved among the mountains

In the summer, buses run daily from Krasnodar to Inal. Appointment by phone: 8-918-915-09-11, 8-918-39-777-49, 8-918-490-45-75.

Auto cash desk in Krasnodar

You can also get by regular bus Krasnodar - Gelendzhik (ask to stop in Bzhida).

serene beauty

Taxi from Krasnodar airport, tel.: 8-989-828-92-18.

You can also call a taxi in Inal Bay by calling: Sputnik 8-952-848-75-58; Sea taxi 9-918-117-60-17. In summer, the fare for a taxi from Inal Bay to Dzhubga is 300-400 rubles.

The storm washed the chips ashore

The road from the highway to Inal Bay is beautiful. The asphalt is pretty good.

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Mountains and forests everywhere. Just a heavenly place. And there are few people, compared to other resorts in the Krasnodar Territory.

P.S. Don't be put off by photos of algae and debris on the beaches of Inal Bay. The beach is sometimes cleaned here. We were just after the storm. And a slightly dirty color of the water near the shore - also due to the storm the day before.

I hope you were interested in my review of Inal Bay.

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Around the village of Lermontovo there are a lot of beautiful and interesting places that you should visit. The Caucasian ridge passes here, from which many mountain rivers originate. There are many unique and picturesque natural attractions - gorges, waterfalls, mountain valleys, overgrown with relict forests.

In the village itself, numerous travel agencies will offer you excursions to various parts of the coast, up to a trip to Abkhazia.

We want to offer you the most interesting, nearby routes that you can visit while relaxing with us.

Tenginsky waterfalls.

Waterfalls are one of the most common sights of the Krasnodar Territory, they are all diverse and each one fascinates in its own way. The closest of them are Tenginskie waterfalls. Just 5 km from the center of the village of Lermontovo is the village of Tenginka, after which the waterfalls are named. From the village to the waterfalls, another 2.5 km, following the signs in the village, you need to turn onto a gravel road, which will lead you to your destination. You will not reach the waterfalls themselves, the barrier will prevent you from doing this. But it does not matter, from the barrier you go only half a kilometer along the marked wide road, admiring the forest landscapes.

Entrance to the waterfalls is paid (about 150 rubles)

The first waterfall is double, about 15 meters high. With a small bowl at the foot, in which you can cool off in hot weather.

The second waterfall can only be reached by cable car with a pedal drive (the trip is paid, the price is about 50 rubles). The cable car runs through the beautiful gorge of the Shapsuho River.

The second waterfall is single and about 8 meters high. All this is located in a very picturesque place. Fairytale forest, mountain air will leave you with indelible impressions.

Mill hole. Ponds, waterfalls, blue clay.

Approximately 20 km from the village of Lermontovo, between the villages of Bzhid and Teshebs, there is a beautiful forest gorge called Melnichnaya Shchel. You will not miss the entrance to the Melnichnaya Gap, a large banner is installed on the M4 federal highway.

This place is equipped for tourist recreation, here you will find cafes, fishing ponds, places for picnics.

A mountain stream flows nearby. In the bed of this stream there are deposits of blue clay, in some places you can swim in crystal clear water.

But, undoubtedly, the most interesting decoration of this corner are the Brzyd waterfalls, which you will meet if you go along the bed of the stream. On the way, you will come across small waterfalls, and after 30-40 minutes of walking through the forest, you will come to waterfalls of impressive size.

Your adventures may not end there, you can climb higher into the mountains, for this you need to go around the last waterfall and climb a rather steep mountain path to the top. These trails lead to the ridge next to Mount Gebeus and great views.

If you go down from Gebeus to the bed of the Teshebs River, you can also see the famous Gebius waterfalls.