10 things to do in Sochi
- Dolphinarium
- Sochi Water-Park
- Agura Waterfalls
- Krasnaya Polyana
- Matsesta Spa
- Chudo Krasotka
- Dagomys Tea Plantation
- Dendrarium
- River Msympta
- Riviera Park
10 Suggested Sochi Restaurants
- Cafe Alisa
- Art-Pizza
- Calipso
- Restaurant Blue Sea
- Cafe Natasha
- Vostochny Kvartal
- Season
- Restaurant Kalipso
- Le Refuge
- Restaurant Socol
"Sochi has the only tea plantation in Russia and the northernmost tea plantation in the world"
More on Sochi
Located at the base of the Caucasus Mountains Sochi is unofficially the summer capital of Russia. But being so close to the mountains also makes it a popular winter resort. There are also many minerals springs giving Sochi a vibrant Spa scene.
The areas surrounding Sochi has status as a national park, known as the Caucasus State Biophere Reserve. The park supports numerous stunning waterfalls as well as many caves - where traces are found of Europes first ancestors, the Cro-Magnon men. The park also holds a collection of the most rare and exotic species of tropical flora found in Russia.
The olymics has also created some controversy based in the fact that this region has seen no less than three major wars, including the Caucasian War; which caused the genocide of the Circassian people. Circassians believe the Olympic Village will be built to cover this ugly memory in this the 150th anniversary of the Circassian Genocide. The Russian government has yet to take responsibility for the genocide.
Sochi Nightlife
Cool, entertaining and vibrant are keywords describing the Sochi nightlife scene. There are a variety of nightclubs, where you can let your hair down in style and relax with the exotic sundowners. The city has some of the most popular Russian bars which have on offer some of the finest drinks and cocktails.
