Gelendzhik

Apart from the beach resort, the city also offers several thermal springs. .

History of the city

Gelendzhik was founded in the 4th century B.C. as a Greek merchant port. In 1829, according to the Peace Treaty of Adrianople, the coast became a part of the Russian Empire. In 1831, fortress Gelendzhik was built on the place of today’s city in order to protect the coast, and in a short time a town developed around it. The first sanatorium was built there in 1900. 7 years later, Gelendzhik became an official healing resort. It gained the status of city in 1915.

The present

Today, the city Gelendzhik is an important traffic junction and connects the city Novorossijsk with the nearest station of the North-Caucasus Railway. The city’s income comes mainly from tourism and food processing industry, especially wine production.

Gelendzhik as a touristic destination

Gelendzhik is one of the most sought-after touristic destinations in Russia. It offers many sandy and pebbly beaches and more than 20 thermal springs. There are several significant archaeological sites near Gelendzhik. It is surrounded by a thickly wooded mountain range. The top of the Markotkh Range above the city is accessible by two cableways right from Gelendzhik. There are 2 amusement water parks with indoor swimming- pools and a dolphinarium. In the Kabardinka Village- app. 15 km from Gelendzhik is a miniature park called the Alley of Civilization, where you will find miniatures of great archaeological monuments, such as the Cheops’ Pyramid, the Sphinx or Greek temples.

GPS: 44.5730556000, 38.0747222000  Edit

Foundation (year): 1831  Edit