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RussiaMud volcanoes "a rare geological formation. The terrain of the Taman Peninsula, on which the resorts of Golubitskaya, Taman, Kuchuguri, etc.are located, is rich in such formations, there are about a dozen of them here. Some of them are equipped for tourist visits for a fee, but there are also those that can be visited independently, and, in our opinion, they are even more interesting.
However, do not expect that you will see fountains of mud bursting out of the mouth. Although these formations do have a structure similar to Real lava volcanoes, in fact, most of them are Hills, on top of which volcanic mud flows out of the "vent" in a small stream. On some volcanoes, there may be several outflow sites, and some are in a "dormant" state, and may not spew anything at all when you visit. By the way, this mud is considered curative, and some volcanoes even equipped mud baths.
When examining, be careful: do not climb on the cone of the vent and try not to come closer to it, otherwise there is a chance to fall knee-deep into the mud, which is hidden under a thin dried crust from above. It is not hot, and nothing terrible will happen, but at best you will get your shoes dirty, and at worst you will leave it there.
Volcanoes are best visited from Golubitskaya, Kuchugur, Peresyp, Primorskiy, Taman, Temryuka. But there is no need to inspect each of them, they are all monotonous. You can choose one or two, and visit them yourself or go with a tour. Here are the most famous:
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Golubitsky volcano. In fact, these are only the remains of a mud volcano, which became a lake known as golubitskoye Mud Lake. It is located right within the golubitskaya resort (volcano on the map), visited free of charge. Learn more about Golubitsky volcano here.
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Volcano Tizdar. This is equipped for tourist mud baths from the volcano on the territory of the complex "island of Health". There is a living area, children's attraction "locomotive", Beach, Wine tasting and wine spa, cafe, playground. Entrance costs 800 rubles. Located in the village of Za Rodina, 15 kilometers from Golubitskaya on the way to Kuchuguri (volcano on the map. It offers guided tours. Learn more about the volcano Tizdar here.
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Volcano Hephaestus or Rotten mountain. This is another paid volcano, but it is equipped much more modestly than Tizdar, but it is Cheaper. There is in fact only the volcano itself with mud pools, cafes, changing cabins and showers. To go here is only for the sake of bathing in the mud, and not to see the volcano. Entrance costs 400 rubles. Located on the outskirts of Temryuka (volcano on the map. You can visit by car, bus or with a tour. Learn more about Hephaestus volcano here.
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Shugo Volcano. A paid volcano with a spacious swimming pool for bathing in volcanic mud. Entrance costs 350 rubles. Equipped with a locker room, shower, there is a cafe. Located 50 kilometers from Temryuk (volcano on the map), you can only get there by car.
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Azov heat or Gobber. Free to visit, suitable for the use of therapeutic mud. Located a few kilometers from the resort of Kuchugury (volcano on the map). Learn more about the volcano Azov heat here.
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Miska Volcano. The largest mud volcano, the diameter of its vent (caldera) reaches almost 500 meters. But you can notice its outlines only from above, because when you visit you will see just a flat area filled with dried mud. Part of the territory inside the vent is occupied by a sickle-shaped lake. Located almost in the center of Taman (volcano on the map).
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Akhtanizovskaya Hill. Free to visit mud volcano. It is a hill with a height of about 40 meters, on top of which there are several sources of mud. Depending on the period of activity it can erupt in torrents and sometimes stops and dries up. Located near the village of Akhtanizovskaya (volcano on the map), you can drive by car along the dirt road to the very top of the hill.
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Kars Volcano. Free to visit, for swimming in mud is not suitable. It is located 60 kilometers from Temryuk and very far from all tourist places, so it is worth visiting only if you drive by (volcano on the map).
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Volcano in Taman. A very large and active volcano with three craters filled with mud. It is worth it to come and see it, but getting there by car is not easy. From the main road you have to go to the dirt road and drive almost two kilometers. The reference point for check – in is the Lukoil gas station on the e97 highway (volcano on the map).
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