Families who have chosen the “Russian South” for their vacation are probably worried by the question: where to go with children to Sochi? It is immediately worth noting that in this sunny city there are many places that will appeal to even the smallest tourists. Among them are options for both more active and for a relaxing holiday.
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Sochi attractions for children
In the resort city under discussion there is a huge amount of entertainment for children. These are not only amusement parks, but also interactive museums, beautiful nature reserves, cafes with thematic menus and much more.
Sochi amusement parks and entertainment centers
Sochi Park, of course, comes first in this section. This is a domestic Disneyland with numerous attractions, swings, playgrounds for the smallest, cafeterias with a children's menu and other interesting objects. The park works even in winter.
The territory of Sochi Park is decorated in the style of Russian fairy tales. The kids will especially enjoy the sculptures of their favorite heroes, as well as a walk through the Enchanted Forest. There is a children's zone in the park, where recreation areas for children from 2 years old are equipped (including non-hazardous attractions).
If parents go to the Rosa Khutor mountain resort, then here the family will find a children's entertainment center. It is called "Roseland." This is a huge game room with trampolines, inflatable figures, large lego parts, cars, labyrinths and other fascinating toys. On the big screen, you can play interactive games. Near the children's center there is a family restaurant.
In the city center, Luna Park Culture and Leisure Center is located. This is a more modest version of the amusement park.In it, children and parents will find many interesting entertainments at a budget cost. There is also a patisserie in the park with a large selection of goodies for the whole family.
Water parks, aquariums and arboretum
The largest water park in Sochi is Amphibius. Its territory covers over 2 hectares. Near the complex there is free parking and shops with all the necessary beach accessories. Several children's and family cafes are also nearby.
The water park has 16 attractions, 4 pools. Among them are options for the youngest visitors. There are separate playgrounds on land and water, including with fascinating mazes. The water park operates exclusively in the summer.
And the residents of Sochi call the most popular water park “Nautilus”. It is located near the sea coast. In this place it will be interesting to spend time with the whole family. There are even healing procedures for parents. But for the kids there is a separate whole town called Fantasy equipped with shallow pools, small slides, original fountains and water weapons.
The Aquarium of the Riviera Park (in Adler) invites both adults and children all year round. The building houses 5 pools at once. One of them is a real glass tunnel in which various marine inhabitants live. In addition, guests are offered swimming with dolphins, diving, dolphin therapy, fascinating shows with animals.
Sochi Arboretum is a large-scale landscaped park. Here, children and adults can get acquainted with rare species of plants and just admire the beautiful nature. Young tourists especially enjoy skiing on a cable car, the length of which is almost a kilometer. It runs on the territory of the park and an electric car.
Museums for hiking with children
In Sochi, you can find options for a relaxing and informative vacation. There are many museums in the city that will interest children.
Boys will definitely be impressed by the Sports Car Museum. It presents an excellent collection of cars produced in the last century around the world. These are Jaguars, and Ferrari, and Lamborghini and many other luxury cars.
The Nikola Tesla Electrical Museum is located in the Olympic Park. It will be interesting for young tourists over 6 years old. Together with their parents, they will watch numerous fascinating shows, and test their courage in thematic attractions.
The Leonardo da Vinci Mechanical Museum is fully interactive. It presents the existing mechanisms and models, recreated according to the drawings of the legendary artist. The little visitor will be able to bring any of them that attracted into action independently.
Sochi beaches
Of course, it is hardly possible to come up with a better option for relaxing with children than swimming in the warm, gentle sea. The main thing is to choose a comfortable comfortable beach for this purpose.
So, the beaches of the Mamaica microdistrict are considered the cleanest. Admission is free. Among these beaches, the Little Mermaid and the Swallow stand out. All of them are municipal with the necessary equipment for a comfortable stay. The beaches are covered with small pebbles. There are no sharp drops in the depths of the sea. Therefore, they are especially suitable for swimming with young children.
Uch-Dere beach will appeal to those who do not like crowds of tourists and want to relax alone with nature. The place is landscaped - with umbrellas, awnings, sunbeds. There are also interesting attractions, and the possibility of renting various water transport, and other entertainment. The beach is covered with small pebbles.
The Riviera beach is sandy, but also with small pebbles near the shore. He is always very crowded, but at the same time well-groomed, clean, comfortable. There are many family cafes and restaurants. Among the entertainment, the opportunity to ride on a yacht or a marine ship stands out especially.
Most Popular Family Tours
The whole family in the vicinity of Sochi should definitely visit the Three Sophia ostrich farm. Kids will definitely be delighted with its inhabitants. In addition to ostriches, other exotic birds live on the farm. For example, African wild geese, mandarin ducks, peacocks. And, in addition, a hand-kite, a Scottish pony and other animals.
If the child is already 7 years old, then with him you can go on an exciting boat trip. There is a high probability in the process of meeting dolphins, as well as swimming in the open sea in a special vest and under the supervision of an experienced instructor.
Together with a child of any age, it will be relevant to study the nature of the sunny land. To do this, you should choose any excursion to the mountains. For example, the Keivu Falls, in the gorge of the Agura River, in the beautiful canyon of the Psaho River. These are quite easy walks that do not require special physical training.
Another natural gem of Sochi was the Berendeevo Tsarstvo National Park. Kids enjoy the beauty of the nature of this place - waterfalls, blue lakes, fabulous thick trees. In the evening, a bright show is organized for children in the park with the participation of the heroes of favorite fairy tales and cartoons.
What can you see on your own?
If you do not want to limit yourself to a specific route offered by the guide, you can also visit Sochi sights with your children yourself. For example, go to the Penguinarium. It is located in the entertainment complex "Starfish". In penguinarians live not only penguins, but also northern fur seals. The mini-zoo will captivate a child of any age for a long time. In the same complex you can visit a show with crocodiles or visit the “Butterfly House”.
If you want to continue acquaintance with exotic animals, the best solution would be to choose a monkey nursery for visiting. Over 4 thousand monkeys of various species live on its territory. It is best to bring fruit to treat the inhabitants of the nursery.
Sochi State Circus is also great for family vacations. Troupe performances from all over the world take place here, so the performances are always different. In addition to viewing the main numbers, children will be able to take photos with animals and artists, ride a pony and even go backstage to the circus to get acquainted with the daily lives of artists.
If you have already managed to see everything interesting in Sochi, then you can start exploring the surroundings of the city. For example, go to the Khosta settlement, which has a lot of interesting things nearby. Of course, the main attraction here is the city of Akhun with its observation tower, which offers stunning views of the coast. As well as Skypark (10 km from the Khosta settlement), Khostinsky tisosamshitovaya grove, Aquarium and others.
