The Zhane River Valley is located at the suburbs of Gelendzhik, in Vozrozhdenie villag. Along the channel of the beautiful river you can see waterfalls and several unusual dolmens. The Zhane Valley is also famous for the fact that large festivals of positive creativity, which are held here every year. This place has been chosen by followers of various spiritual practices, who are sure that the Zhane Valley is a “place of power”. Therefore, it is easy to meet barefoot women in long skirts or men unshaven for several months here.
The embankment of Gelendzhik
One of the longest embankments in the world, the total length is about 14 km, the landscaped part is about 8 km. The sculpture White Bride, which is the symbol of the city is located on the embankment.
Local history museum
Here you can learn about the history of Gelendzhik from ancient times to the present day, as well as about the inhabitants of the flora and fauna of the region. Also, the museum regularly hosts exhibitions of paintings.
Chateau de Talu winery
The terroir of Chateau de Talu is uniquely located in the city of Gelendzhik, on the same parallel with Bordeaux and Piedmont, premium winemaking zones. Translated from French, Chateau de Talu means “Castle on the slope”. The building is designed in a medieval style, which was developed by European architects from France and Italy. Today, this is the largest modern winery on the Black Sea coast, built from scratch. The chief winemaker of the enterprise is Frank Duseigneur – French oenologist and wine expert.
Safari Park
A rehabilitation center for animals with a large zoo, including a contact zoo. The huge territory of the park along the Marothk ridge with freely moving animals can be viewed by going up the cable car. The length of the cable car is longer than in the Olymp Park. At the top of the ridge there is also an area where you can walk in the shade of the tree crowns and see an ancient dolmen.
Olymp amusement park
An amusement park located at the top of the Markotkh ridge, which can be reached by chairlift. At the top, you can also visit a chapel (worship cross), an amusement park and a ZIP-Line.
Prichal 93 restaurant
A trendy place with a colorful “marine” interior, lots of board games and books, a large selection of Russian wine and fresh homemade pastries. The local forshmak, pasta and homemade lasagne are especially praised. One of the favorite places of local residents.
Rony Oyster
One of the most popular seafood projects in Gelendzhik, which has earned enthusiastic reviews from city guests and local residents. One of the few places in the city with such a large selection of oysters and fresh seafood
Château de Talu restaurant
Restaurant Château de Talu is a piece of France on Russian soil: French culture and aesthetics in architecture and interiors, exquisite taste of French and local Black Sea cuisine from outstanding chefs – Ilya Zakharov and Sergey Kupriyanov, complemented by a panoramic view of the sea and the resort bay. Here, exquisite wine from own vineyards meets refined French cuisine. – traditional / classic French and Russian dishes using modern European techniques – author’s rethinking of the classics – wine and gastronomic sets from the brand chef and chief winemaker – farm and local products
Aivazovskiy restaurant
The Aivazovsky restaurant was opened in 2023 on the site of the legendary San Michele by the famous Moscow restaurateur and vice-president of the La Maree holding Svetlana Ermolova. The restaurant was named after the greatest marine painter Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky, who loved the sea, its wild nature and beauty most of all. The theme of Aivazovsky’s work can be seen in the interior of the restaurant and the signature menu from chef Anzur Zalilov, who previously also headed the kitchen at the La Maree holding restaurant.