The village of Khosta: reviews of tourists about vacations, beaches and sanatoria

Khosta is a picturesque and cozy village on the Black Sea, surrounded by mountains, on the shore of the mountain river of the same name, which flows into the sea. It is located in the subtropical climate zone between two large spa princes - Sochi and Adler. Let's see what kind of reviews about vacation in Khost are left by tourists.

Climatic conditions

Summer in the subtropics is sunny, very warm, with a small amount of precipitation, winters are mild, with a temperature around zero. The village of Hosta reviews has a positive. Tourists come to the sanatorium not only in summer, but also in winter. Sunny days here are about 300 per year. The village itself is surrounded by greenery: around it grow cypresses, palm trees, magnolias, age-old yew, oaks, boxwood and flowers - it's a kind of botanical garden

How to get there?

You can get there by air to Adler, and from there by bus to the village or by train to Adler. Along the whole coastline is laid the railway. The trains run according to the schedule, in the afternoon the interval is about half an hour, in the evening by the hour. And already from the railway station Hosts there are shuttle buses in all directions, you can easily make a trip to any sightseeing of the village. Also here you can get on the highway.

History of foundation

People have long settled here, and this is understandable - a picturesque place, a wonderful climate. Mountains as if approaching the sea, the valley of the river and pebbly beaches - a wonderful place. Once, presumably in the 7th century, the Byzantines lived here, and it was from here that the trade route to the Caucasus began. In the 13th-15th centuries. The Genoese trading post was located on the site of the future town. To this day, the ruins of the Genoese fortress have been preserved . In the 16th century, the Ottoman Empire commanded it. In the 19th century, as a result of the Russo-Turkish wars, Russia liberated these territories and began settling and equipping the cities. Hosta was founded in 1899. The name of the city is translated from the Adighe language as "pure water". In the 20th century, the city developed rapidly, reviews about Khost as a resort town spread quickly. The influx of residents was also carried out at the expense of immigrants from the depths of Russia. The place became a favorite for the construction of state dachas, including the dacha of Stalin, who was very fond of visiting here.

Orthodox church of the Transfiguration

It is a unique architectural monument and deserves special attention. The architecture of the pre-revolutionary church is characterized by a combination of classical and medieval traditions, there are examples of both traditional Russian architecture and Byzantine architecture. In the years of Soviet power, when the church was closed, tourists came to admire the unique fairy-tale building of this unusual church from the gray masonry of brick.

sights

A beautiful town of Hosta! Reviews after the rest here tourists leave only positive. Here you can visit the famous arboretum, see the Japanese cherry blossom and admire its flowering, walk along the palm grove, visit the English landscape park. Also here is a unique yew-boxwood grove, whose age reaches 25 million years. This place, located on the bank of the river and the slope of Mount Big Akhun, is like a miraculously preserved piece of a fairy tale story. Here, about 400 unique species of trees are grown, the cutting of which was banned in the 1930s. In the far part of the grove, there are ruins of an ancient fortress, namely fragments of parts of towers and walls. Also, lovers of history should visit the Vorontsov caves, located 30 km up the mountain slope. This is a unique monument of history and archeology. Caves are a special world, more than 11 km long. Mysterious labyrinths and passages tell about the antiquity, about how once there were places of primitive people. Rock paintings, sculptures, drawings - all this immerses in the special atmosphere of an unusual world. In 8 km from the village there is a picturesque canyon Navalishensky. Here is an observation deck, from where the best view of the white cliffs opens , stretching down to tens and hundreds of meters, and crystal clear waterfalls. The length of the gorge is about 2 km, and the depth is 150 m, so the route is rather long and sometimes difficult. In the forest around grow trees and plants, many species are listed in the Red Book. Probably, it is here that you can fully experience the mystery of nature. 5 km from Khosty there is a wonderful picturesque canyon "Devil's Gate" - the narrowest point on the river, received its name from the fact that the devil himself does not climb here (at the very beginning of the flood, when the water rises a few meters and there is a narrow passage between the rocks ). Here the ancient forest of the pre-glacial period grows.

Rest in Khost. Reviews

Here tourists are expected to have a quiet, cozy, family leisure. You can stay in a hotel, a sanatorium, a recreation center or in a private sector. The most famous hotels are Radisson SAS-Lazurnaya, Sochi-Briz-Hotel, Zhemchuzhina. There are several dozen sanatoriums here, each of which is unique in its own way. They treat diseases of the musculoskeletal system and circulatory system. This area is famous for its mineral springs, the waters of which are rich in sulphides, iodine and bromine. Sanatorium "Volna" boasts a good medical base, here is a qualitative diagnosis of diseases. Sanatoriums are equipped with their own beaches, which have their own independent access to the sea. Holiday Village "Devil's Gate" is famous for its Russian bath, after which it is so nice to swim in the cold river Hostinka. Tourists spoke well of local excursions that take place on all sights. Here you can also book an excursion in Sochi, to the center of which is only 20 km. Also in the village you can go to the cinema and visit the museum of the town of Khost.

Beaches

Reviews about this picturesque place are really good. Here the beaches are mostly pebbly, but there are sandy, prudently equipped with sun loungers, awnings, large umbrellas. The road to the beach is along the central street of the village, its name is Platanovaya. There are many shops and cafes open for tourists here. Also on it you can walk to the pedestrian suspension bridge across the Khosta River. The reviews claim that the beaches are equipped with breakwaters and wharfs, catamarans and hydrocycles are rolled out, there is everything for diving, you can go water skiing, and fly over the sea by parachute or seaplane. As tourists say, everything is expensive and the local streets lead to the beach. It is also noted that the beaches are rather narrow, but long, and stretch along the entire coast. This is a feature of the geographical location of the village. If you pass through the cape called Vidny, you can find that the beaches here are more difficult to reach, a sharp descent into the sea. It is worth noting the free beaches from the sanatoriums with water entertainments, small and medium pebbles and a gentle beach. The distinctive feature of bathing here - it quickly becomes deep, so if you do not like to walk for a long time on the water to the depth, you will like it here. The bottom is sandy. Daily cleaning of beaches is carried out.

Hosta - rest with children

Reviews convince that this is a great place for a family holiday. It can be boring for fans of night discos and parties, the city lives a noisy life until 11 pm. Here you can have a great time during the day on the beach. Cozy cafes and restaurants with affordable prices allow you to eat deliciously and eat fresh seafood, local vegetables and fruits. If desired, you can buy products on the market and prepare yourself. On the beach there are complexes for children: water attractions and slides. Located on the beach water park "Breeze" with a jacuzzi and swimming pools. Very much impressed by the fact that everything here is thought out for the organization of children's pastime. Together with the children is worth visiting the circus and Sochi arboretum, located near the village of Khosta. The reviews convinced that it is an ideal place for a quiet family holiday.

Pleasant pastime and great impressions!