Rest in Kislovodsk 2018. Sights, entertainment and recreation

The most landscaped in the region, the southernmost, largest resort in the Stavropol Territory is all Kislovodsk. Surrounded by the Caucasian ridge between the rivers Olkhovka and Berezovka at an altitude of 1000 meters, this wonderful city is located. Even in the midst of the holiday season, there is no noise and crowding on the streets of the city. The city arose from a military fortress built in 1803. It got its name from the mineral water "Narzan", which has a sour taste.

Many famous people worked and relaxed at this resort - Rimsky-Korsakov, Glinka, Alyabyev, Gorky, Mayakovsky, Tolstoy, Chekhov, Pushkin, Lermontov.

How to get to Kislovodsk

Such a popular resort can be reached by any means of transport. The nearest airport is Mineralnye Vody. A ticket from Moscow costs from 2600 rubles, the flight time is 2 hours 20 minutes. From St. Petersburg, the ticket costs 6,800 rubles, 2 hours 5 minutes on the way. From Mineralnye Vody to Kislovodsk there are intercity buses and electric trains. Ticket price - 100 rubles. A taxi will cost about 800 rubles.

There is a railway junction in Kislovodsk. From Moscow to the resort town, the train follows a little more than a day. A reserved seat costs - 3,700 rubles, a coupe - 5,900 rubles.

Buses run from major Russian cities to Kislovodsk. Comfortable buses run from Moscow, so the road does not seem tiring. The fare is 2100 rubles. On the way, the bus is a little more than a day.

The distance from Kislovodsk to Moscow is 1600 km. By car, this distance can be covered in less than a day. Highways M6 and M4 are quite well-maintained. Solving issues with rest and food will be simplified due to the presence of many settlements along the route.

Prices for holidays in Kislovodsk

The choice of where to stay in Kislovodsk is very large. Half of the options are classic hotels, the rest are hostels, apartments, guest houses.

The cost of living in the hostels "Live Simply", "Narzan", "Hostel on the Waters", "Outdoor" starts from 350 rubles per day in a dormitory room. The cost of a hotel room starts from 1000 rubles per day. The housing in the city is diverse and various offers can satisfy any requirements of a tourist depending on his financial capabilities. A comfortable room in a four-star hotel will cost 10,000 rubles.

Food

The city boasts a wide selection of catering establishments. Caucasian cuisine is most represented in this resort - “Grill-Bar LaVash”, “Mimino”, “Old Baku”, “Lamb”, “Shish kebab Mashlyk”. In these restaurants you can eat well and taste amazing kebabs. On average, you need to pay 150 rubles for 100 grams of barbecue.

In an ordinary small cafe, of which there are a lot in the city, the cost of lunch on average will be about 500 rubles. In the dining room or diner, you can eat well at around 200 rubles.

You can sit for a cup of coffee in cozy, quiet establishments such as Provence, Tea House. There are many places where you can eat on the go.

Rest in sanatoriums of Kislovodsk

The fact that there is no sea near the city, and the nearest one is 160 km away - this does not mean that the inhabitants of the city and their guests will not be able to enjoy the soft sand near the water.

In the valley of the Podkumok river and the floodplain of the Alikonovka river there are two local lakes where you can swim, sunbathe, and the mild southern climate contributes to a wonderful vacation. The beaches are very well equipped and there are always a lot of people.There are fountains with drinking water, kiosks with fast food, numerous cafes, boat stations, recreation areas. On the territory there is equipment for climatotherapy.

Some city resorts have their own beaches. Vacationers here can get healthy with healing water “Narzan”, clean coniferous air, undergo medical procedures and just have a wonderful rest on warm sand.

A third of the health resorts of the entire region are located in Kislovodsk. The main value of the resort is the mineral water "Narzan". This water is a family of sulfate and bicarbonate, is used for treatment for the treatment of kidneys, pancreas, diseases of the stomach, respiratory system, circulatory system, eye diseases. Only 10 sources of narzan. In 1798, the very first treatment season in the city was opened.

Attractions and entertainment in Kislovodsk

The city is located in a valley that is surrounded by the Main Caucasian Range. Location, picturesque slopes, terraces with deep grottoes and caves - this is the main attraction of the city. And all this was created by nature itself. Many beautiful places - the famous Ring Mountain, Lermontov Rock with a waterfall. Beauties open from the plateau of Bermamyt, from the sites of the Small Saddle and the Red Sun.

On both banks of Olkhovka there is a huge Resort Park. The main entrance to this park is called the Colonnade. Through Olkhovka in two tiers is a massive structure with columns. This unique park has about 300 trees and shrubs that are brought from all over the planet. The total length of the health paths that are laid in the Resort Park is 70 kilometers. At the intersection of trails are modern cafes, recreational facilities and fountains with drinking water.

Cultural monuments include the Narzan Gallery, which is the main drinking center of this resort. In the busiest place, opposite the Colonnade, at the entrance to the Narzanaya Gallery, the Lermontovskaya Playground is located. Here, near a beautiful grotto, a bust of Lermontov is installed with a couplet of his work about the Caucasus.

Be sure to visit the Kislovodsk fortress and the building of the Philharmonic, as well as see the Cascade stairs, Narzan baths, Resort Boulevard. There are a lot of places to visit in Kislovodsk.

The most romantic place in the resort is located near the sanatorium. Ordzhonikidze. It is called the Valley of Roses. This is a whole flower paradise. From June to almost the fall, more than 80 varieties of roses bloom in this place. And in the evening, all the paths of the Valley of the Roses are lit with old lanterns, which makes this place even more romantic.

All the same nature gave people the opportunity to engage in active sports at the resort. Participants in the climbing festival, which is held here annually, come to Kislovodsk from all over Russia. Competitions are held in the fresh air, on a natural topography. For participants, depending on their professional skills, about 100 tracks have been prepared.

In winter, Kislovodsk turns into a ski resort. It has everything you need for adults and children to ski, snowboard and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the mountains. And who else does not know how to ski is not a problem. It will teach everyone to ride.

Pros and cons of relaxation in Kislovodsk

After studying the many reviews of tourists about their stay in Kislovodsk, you understand that this resort is just perfect for relaxation. There are many historical, architectural and, of course, natural attractions, as well as entertainment for every taste.

In Kislovodsk, a lot of sanatoriums and boarding houses have been opened that are engaged in the prevention and treatment of a variety of ailments. And everything contributes to this here: mineral waters, climate and even air.