Mamedova Shchel. Is it worth it to rest here?

From the hustle and bustle of the city to escape for a short while everyone dreams. What could be better than to be in a quiet forest, hear the chirping of birds or go to the mountains for a tour, explore the mysterious ancient places, find yourself in a fairy tale? This opportunity is provided by the Caucasus Mountains. Mamedova Shchel, which is located in these parts, attracts thousands of tourists every year. Everyone wants to reveal her secrets, plunge into the world of nature and visit the most mysterious places.

Characteristics of the area

An amazingly beautiful place called Mamedova Shchel is located not far from Lazarevsky (Sochi district). Sights surrounding this village are very popular among tourists. This is the "Berendeevo Kingdom", and Mammadovo Gorge, and "Old Kuren", and "Visiting the Lebher", and dolmens, and stables, and "House of Tea" and much more.

The Mamedova settlement is territorially divided into four districts: the Upper Mamedova Shchel, Bottom, Left and Right. The lower one originates directly from the Dzhubga-Sochi highway, near the military boarding house "Yantar", after the settlement of Ashe. This region is very popular among fans of autotravels. Excellent hotels offer tourists as a temporary place of residence Mamedova Shchel. Photo of the beach confirms the beauty of this place. The beach "Yantar" is considered here one of the cleanest. Well-developed transport links, minibuses, buses, taxis.

Upper, Right, Left Mammad

Up to the Upper Mamedovaya Slit from Nizhnyaya, you can walk on foot in 30 minutes, although there is a bus. The excursion here will seem very interesting. You can see how the tea grows on the northernmost tea plantation. Waiting for the guests is the "Tea House", stables, a stone blockage, a dolmen, a beautiful waterfall. The right and left Mamedka are located on the slopes of mountain ranges. Left Mamedov A gap from the gorge is separated by the river Ashe. Not far from the right is the Svir Gorge - an excursion object that captivates tourists with the beauty of waterfalls and water rapids.

Where is the Mamedovo Gorge?

It's great if your route includes Mamedova Shchel. Rest (reviews already visited in this region of tourists prove that the excursions leave just an unforgettable experience) here will be remembered if not for life, then for a long time. For example, if you have such an opportunity, be sure to make a trip to Mamedov Gorge. This enchanted place belongs to Sochi National Park. The 7 km long hiking trail follows forest trails along the Kuapse River. The valley of the river is stretched between two ridges - Asheysky and Bezymyannym. As they say all the tourists, the path is simple, all along there are bridges and various boulders, where you can relax.

A journey begins in the gorge from the Stone Gate. These sheer cliffs are entirely covered with ivy and covered with moss. Up the slopes of the mountains, the Colchis forest rises to the sky. There are more than one hundred and twenty species of different plants, both broad-leaved and conifers. Most of them are listed in the Red Book. In the valley of the river Kuapse travelers will see the majestic ancient burial mounds, here once buried the dead. A large stone dam obstructs the current, and small waterfalls form on the river, splashes of sunlight splashing in different directions from them. And, of course, everyone who rested in the village of Mamedova Shchel, a photo of the dolmen will show to his friends. These mysterious Black Sea monuments excite the minds of researchers, the mystery of them has not been fully solved.

The beauty of the gorge

Literally through a hundred meters, after going along with the stream, you can see a stunning spectacle. Before you open the "White Hall". This part was named because of limestone, which was formed during the Cretaceous period, that is, 145 million years ago. It's even impossible to imagine, you seem to be in the past. The route goes further, up the path. The view is a fifteen-meter waterfall, which consists of three picturesque cascades. Sticking to the rocks, the river washed three depressions, each of which now has its name: the Bowl of Love, the Bowl of Beauty, the Bowl of Health and Youth. Residents of the village Mamedova Shchel say: get exactly what cup you bathe in. Also on the way there will be an unusual ten-meter waterfall called Mamedova beard. And even higher along the route is a cascade of waterfalls that fall into a stone depression called the Mammad bath. On the way back you will find the grotto "Happiness". Tales and legends are all around. Going down to the foot, you can relax outdoors in a cozy cafe, drink tea from the herbs and taste mountain honey with pancakes.

Legend

There are several versions of the legend about the old man Mamed, but the essence remains the same: the old resident saved his villagers and died for his small homeland. That's what the residents of Mamedova Shchel village tell today.

In ancient times in those places lived a gray-haired old man Mamed, and he had a small grandson. One day all the inhabitants of the village went to a neighboring village to celebrate the wedding. The old man and the boy were left alone. At that time a detachment of Turks landed on the coast. Mamed's grandson noticed other people's people, managed to warn grandfather and local residents about it. All the cattle were stolen into the mountain forest, all the valuable people took with them and also hid in the mountains. One old man remained in the village. The Turks broke into the village, but they found nothing of value there. Only my grandfather and grandson met. Having guessed that the inhabitants had been warned by them, they led the old man to his leader.

Death of the hero-Elder

Threatening his grandfather with the grandson of torture, the Turks demanded to show where the people had gone. Frightened for his grandson, Mammad said that he would show the way. He led the enemy army into the mountains through a narrow path. Passing over the canyon, Mamed unseen his grandson so that he could escape, and he led the army deep into the mountains. Already in a deaf gorge the Turks guessed about the old man's plans. Angry, they tortured him for a long time, and then immured in a cliff, right above the river. They themselves all died here. Survived and his grandson, and the whole village. And the groans of the old Mammad, as some claim, are still carried over the river. So the settlement is named - Mamedova Shchel. Rest to all visitors is remembered for a long time. Residents here are hospitable, good-natured. If you read reviews of tourists who have visited here, their enthusiastic laudatory essays, you will certainly want to be in these mysterious, beautiful places. Time in this world seemed to stop. And who knows, maybe you'll hear the moaning of old Mammad.