"Blue abyss" (Gelendzhik) - camping on the Black Sea

"Blue Abyss" in Gelendzhik is a very famous and popular camping. Why is it called that? Experienced tourists tell about it differently. But the most plausible version, probably, is that it is in this place that the sea has an amazing turquoise color and seems deep, almost bottomless. Or maybe the whole point is that the camping is on the edge of the cliff. Rest here is offered in fairly spartan conditions, so it is suitable for adults, physically trained people with their own vehicles. Although here often come families for a real "wild" vacation.

"Blue Abyss" (Gelendzhik): how to get there and location

Camping is located between the village of Divnomorskoe and the resort of Dzhanhot. It's about five to six kilometers from each resort. To get here, you need to get to Gelendzhik. Then after Divnomorsky move towards Dzhanhot. On the way you will see a pointer to the camping. You turn right. The road here is no longer asphalted, but a country road. At first it goes through the forest, and then along the cliff. The further, the more the state of the road leaves much to be desired, and all the turns are already near the "Abyss". So the best transport that can be got here is an SUV. There was a camping in the forest, overgrown with relic Pitsunda pine, on a high cliff above the sea. The place is very quiet and peaceful. To the beach from the camping "Blue Abyss" (Gelendzhik) to walk for about a quarter of an hour. But all this time you have to go down the steep scree. You can come here on foot along the shore. From Divnomorsky or Dzhanhot to get about an hour. True, this is only possible in good weather, when there is no storm. The forest will have to go along a steep path.

Territory and residence

In the camping "Blue Star" (Gelendzhik) can accommodate from 50 to 70 cars at the same time. On the territory there are toilets, toll showers with heated water, and wash basins. For the installation of tents there are equipped places. Camping is open around the clock. There are rules of residence. Lights out at eleven in the evening, after which it is forbidden to make noise. You can not drink alcohol and smoke. The shower is on schedule. The administration of the campsite offers tourists refrigerators, places for tents, the ability to charge electrical appliances and provide lighting. There is running technical water. You can rent a tent, put a van. It's never hot on the territory of the Blue Abyss in Gelendzhik, it's nice to be here, especially if you take a hammock with you. There are no mosquitoes at all. Not far from the tents is a kiosk with essential goods. The territory is guarded at night. There are garbage cans.

Food

The guests of the camping "Blue Abyss" (Gelendzhik) are mostly cooked on barbecue grills. There are certain places for this. These are four equipped fireplace. To fire in the forest is forbidden, because the pine flashes instantly, and this can lead to serious forest fires. You can also eat in cafes in nearby villages. Since food is not offered, then for the whole holiday tourists do not usually go here, mostly for a few days or for the weekend. With it is worth taking canned goods, cereals, potatoes, tea, sugar, vegetable oil.

Sea

The descent to the beach from the "Blue Abyss" (Gelendzhik) is quite steep. It is so difficult that ropes and metal cables are stretched in the most difficult places. Therefore, shoes should be taken here comfortable, without sliding soles. The height of the slope is about 50 meters. Near the sea there is a small staircase. The Gelendzhik lighthouse is seen. The beach strip is rather thin, but the water is clean and very clear. Pebbles are large, there are rocks and rocks on the shore. To enter the water is best to get "coral" slippers. Nearby there is another bay with a good gentle entry into the water and small pebbles, but it is chosen by nudists. But this is one of the most picturesque and deserted coasts on the Black Sea. And all this beauty is bordered by snow-white rocks. If you walk along the shore in the direction of Dzhanhot, you can find a spring, so if you want to drink at sea, then good water is provided to you.

Reviews

Tourists often describe the stunning nature and curative air around the "Blue Abyss" (Gelendzhik). Photo of the sea and mountains, they are often used as illustrations to their reviews. And they also write that in these places there is an amazing energy. Prices for holidays are moderate. In 2017, 300 rubles a day were paid for the parking lot of the car, and for each person in the tent - 250. But among the positive responses there are also complaints. For example, tourists do not like too steep descent to the sea - they say that in some places it is dangerous, especially with children. And there's a bad mobile connection. But mostly there are going to rest strong and confident people who are not afraid to break away from civilization and live in a tent, they do not fear height and difficulties. And as a reward, they get a stunning beauty of the forest and an amazing sea. And also the aromas of salty and coniferous winds, which are mixed among themselves in an amazing way. It is said that this place reminds Thailand, only with picturesque stones instead of sand.