Holidays in Krinitsa - how to get there, what to see, where to stay

General information, recreation, beaches

Krinitsa - a small village in the Krasnodar Territory on the Black Sea coast, 40 kilometers from Gelendzhik and 50 kilometers from Jubgi (Krinitsa on the map). This is a very tiny settlement with a permanent population of only a few hundred inhabitants, completely existing at the expense of Tourism. It belongs to the resorts of Greater Gelendzhik and is sometimes mentioned in guidebooks as one of the remote beaches of the resort city of Gelendzhik, although it is actually an independent Beach Resort. A few kilometers along the shore is another small resort - Betta farm.

Krinitsa is far from the most famous resort of the Krasnodar Territory, it is mainly popular as a holiday destination for residents of the Krasnodar Territory and the Rostov region. It has little to boast of and almost nothing stands out in comparison with other tiny coastal towns and villages of the region. There is no stunningly beautiful nature, no attractions at all (those in the vicinity tens of kilometers away do not count), very poorly developed urban and tourist infrastructure. It does not differ in the solitude and tranquility of the beaches, since residents from Krasnodar and other major cities come here for the weekend. In general, this is such a strong "middling", which is quite suitable if the most important thing for you on vacation is the sea, and you are ready to put up with the poor development of this place.

✔ Advantages of the resort

• Excursions to attractions in the surrounding area and in the region are sold.
• Relatively low prices for accommodation when booking in advance.
• There are no difficulties with parking, near the beach and in the village you can park for free.
• There are budget accommodation options at campsites and campsites.

❌ Cons of the resort

• Urban and tourist infrastructure is poorly developed.
• There is no promenade and no place for walking.
• Few accommodation options near the beach.
• It is difficult to reach and navigate without personal transport.
• No attractions or entertainment.

The beach in Krinitsa is pebbly, only in places there is a large grayish sand. The depth is almost everywhere Great: already within 8 meters from the shore adults on the shoulders. Children can swim only a few meters from the shore, and if they do not know how to swim, then it is better to choose Specially Designated and equipped with a fence in the water places.

The total length of the beaches within the village is just over two kilometers, and for many kilometers beyond it stretch wild beaches. Here's more about each:

• Lower Beach

  This beach is on the right side of the Pshada River (Lower Beach on the map), which divides Krinitsa into two halves. On this side of the river, the village is located lower, there are no large elevation differences, therefore it is called "lower". The beach is pebbly, medium-sized pebbles mixed with sand in places. There are no purely sandy areas.

  Here it is convenient that you can drive by car almost to the beach on the street. Seaside, and even free to park, if, Of course, lucky. There is no promenade here, and objectively speaking, the coastal recreation area here is more like a Chinatown than a resort: shopping pavilions and stalls are laid out chaotically, cars parked close to each other interfere with walking. Nevertheless, this is the most "Party" place in the resort, including in the evenings.

  On the shore there are amenities: changing cabins, rental of sun loungers and umbrellas (200 rubles / day). Traditional beach activities are presented: banana riding, jet ski rental, catamarans, etc.

• Upper Beach

  The Upper Beach is also called municipal. It is located on the left side of the river and belongs to the upper part of Krinitsa (Upper Beach on the map). Here the village is located above the shore, so you have to go down to the beach every time and climb back up the metal stairs to the height of about a ten-story house. The passage to the beach and the stairs are located on Mira Street (passage on the map). From the lower beach here you can walk along the shore.

  From the lower, the Upper Beach is distinguished by an abundance of greenery along the shore, and there is a concrete path that serves as a promenade.

• Wild beaches

  Located outside the village on both sides, especially popular towards Betta. They are rocky, often littered with garbage and stinking rotting algae. Only in the area of individual campsites and campsites can you find relatively clean places. As a result, wild beaches are suitable for recreation except for passionate lovers of solitude and relaxation without clothes, but for swimming they are bad.

Prices on Krinica beaches for reference:

• Access to the beaches is free.
• The use of changing booths is free of charge.
• Rent a chaise longue / umbrella-200 rubles / day.
• Banana riding-350 rubles/person.
• Riding on a tablet-400 rubles/person.

The urban infrastructure in Krinitsa is very poorly developed, there is only the most necessary. There are a couple of small grocery stores, two tourist markets with souvenirs and leisure goods (near the lower Beach and at the top of the stairs to the Upper Beach), a tiny pharmacy on Mira Street. For electronics and any serious purchases will have to go to Gelendzhik, in extreme cases in Arkhipo-Osipovka. There is not even an ATM in the village, and the nearest ones are in Betta and Beregovoye. Plastic card is almost nowhere to pay, take a stock of cash.

The tourist infrastructure is a little better, but only at the height of the season in July and August. On the beaches you can buy excursions, there is a rental of equipment for outdoor activities. Near the lower Beach, a kind of tourist center of the resort was formed. It is chaotic and not very cozy, but there is a tourist market, a cafe and a canteen work, Draft alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, fast food are sold.

Hotels and accommodation in Krinica, where to stay

There are only a few "civilized" accommodation options with amenities and service in Krinitsa: these are recreation centers, mini-hotels and campsites, and it is better to book them in advance. Much more options to settle for a holiday are offered in the private sector, but they cannot be booked in advance through the hotel search systems, since for the most part they work in the old-fashioned way: they settle guests on arrival or book through bulletin boards by phone. If you arrive in the village without reservation, you can easily find such accommodation by phone on the fences, as well as at the "meeting" intermediaries at the entrance to the resort.

It is worth noting that directly in Krinitsa in the peak season there is a clear shortage of Housing, and prices are simply "speculative". If you are traveling by private car, then a great option is to stay in the village of Beregovoe 5 kilometers away, and from there get out to the beach during the day. In addition, in beregovoye prices are lower than in Krinitsa.

We recommend searching and booking accommodation in Krinitsa in advance through these sites of world and Russian booking systems or the search form from Booking:

• 🛌 Search for hotels in Krinitsa on Yandex.travel
• 🛌 Search hotels on Ostrovok.ru

Weather in Krinitsa, tourist seasons

• 🌞 need to go from June to August. High tourist and beach season. June is not very popular, as the sea is still cool and the weather is unstable. But July and August are the ideal and most popular months for recreation.

• ⛅ you can go in May, September and October. The swimming season begins in mid-May, but for recreation with children and comfortable bathing is not very suitable, because the water is still poorly warmed up. In addition, in May, the infrastructure for recreation is not yet ready, the resort is just waking up. At the end of summer, the bathing season can last until mid-October, and this is the so-called Velvet season. Most vacationers are leaving, living prices are falling, infrastructure is also gradually disappearing.

• 🌨 do not go from November to April. These months are too cold and uncomfortable to rest.

Current weather in Krinitsa and forecast

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How to get to Krinitsa

If you have the opportunity, we recommend that you go to Krinitsa on vacation in your own car. By car it is not only convenient to get here, but it will also be needed during the holidays for trips to neighboring major cities for shopping, to the sights and entertainment of the resorts of Greater Gelendzhik.

Unlike most other resorts of the Krasnodar Territory in Krinitsa there are no difficulties with parking, you can even park next to the beach for free. However, when choosing an accommodation option, still check whether it is possible to park the car on the territory of the accommodation facility or nearby.

By public transport (plane, train, bus) in Krinitsa will have to get with transfers. The nearest transport hub is located in Gelendzhik, and it is believed that it is through him that you have to go here. However, we advise you to get from the airport or railway station directly by taxi or book a tourist transfer from kiwitaxi.ru, and only as a last resort use the transfer on buses in Gelendzhik.

And now briefly about each of the ways:

• By plane. Gelendzhik airport is the closest, but it is cheaper to fly to Krasnodar. Therefore, if you are traveling with a family or company, then in the end it is cheaper to fly to Krasnodar and take a taxi to the place of rest there than even just fly to Gelendzhik.
• By train. The nearest railway station is in Novorossiysk, there is no railway in Gelendzhik. From Novorossiysk, again, we advise you to get by taxi, otherwise you will have to take buses with transfers in Gelendzhik.
• By bus. There is no bus station in Krynitsa, the nearest ones are in Gelendzhik and Arkhipo-Osipovka. It is better to take a long-distance bus to Gelendzhik in order to change to a suburban bus to Krinitsa. Alternatively, you can get off on the M4-don highway in Pshada, and from there take a local bus, taxi or hitchhiking.

See the detailed instructions, about each of the ways and how to get to Gelendzhik here.

Also do not forget that many hotels and private accommodation facilities offer a meeting at the airport or train station with delivery, which is cheaper than ordering a tourist transfer. Please check this when booking.

How to get from Gelendzhik and Pshada to Krinitsa

There are only two suburban buses that connect the village with the "outside world".

• Bus number 107 (Gelendzhik-Betta) departs several times a day according to the schedule from the old Gelendzhik bus station on Sadovaya Street 23 (bus station on the map. Departure in summer from 05:20 to 20:10 approximately every hour, one and a half to two hours on the way. Through Krinitsa passes along the main street of the world, where you can get off at one of the stops and walk to any place in the village.
• Bus number 109 (Pshada-Betta) walks only a few times a day.

Attractions and entertainment in Krinitsa, what to see

In Krinitsa there are no sights and interesting places, unless you include local beaches and a few water activities. Also on the conditional embankment in the season there are simple children's entertainment such as shooting galleries, trampolines, children's car rental, and on the outskirts of the resort there is a rope park "Acorn" (passage of trails for children and adults from 350 USD). That's all.

Fortunately, on the streets of Krynitsa from distributors you can buy group excursions to the sights and entertainment of Greater Gelendzhik and more distant resorts of the Krasnodar Territory. Excursions are not sent as often as from large resorts, usually once or twice a week, so it is better to book them immediately upon arrival on vacation. And yet, before buying, be sure to check about additional costs during excursions.

If you come to the resort by car, you can visit the sights yourself. Some places can be reached by commuter buses. For example, during the day you can drive and walk around Gelendzhik. See more:

• Sights Of Gelendzhik
• Sights Of Kabardinka
• Sights Of Arkhipo-Osipovka
• Sights Of Divnomorskoye
• Sights Of Novorossiysk

And here are the places that we recommend to visit first of all with a tour or by yourself by car:

• Safari Park and cable car or Olymp Park and cable car
• Dolphinarium
• Golden Bay Water Park
• Boat trips on motor ships
• Museum of local lore Gelendzhik
• Dolmen complex in Pshada
• Battery No. 394 captain Zubkov
• Old Park in Kabardinka
• Waterfalls on the river Jean or Pshad waterfalls

Attractions of Krinitsa and surroundings on the map