Sightseeing in Khosta - what to see. Complete travel guide

Hosta is a picturesque resort village that occupies a small part of the coastal area between Adler and the center of Sochi. The resort has a peaceful and harmonious atmosphere. Those who don’t love crowded places and noisy entertainment will lie vacationing here. Hosta started to attract tourists from other cities and countries over a hundred years ago. Since that time, the modest village has turned into a top-rated resort with a well-developed infrastructure.

There is everything you need for comfortable and interesting recreation: a worthy choice of hospitality venues and restaurants, attractive beaches, and a great variety of interesting attractions. Hosta gained the status of the city in 1899 but the first settlements at the site of the modern city appeared much earlier. The city started to be actively built up in 1912. The tourist industry flourished exactly in that period.

The main attractive feature of the resort is its big beaches. They spread over 10 km. The beach area starts in the Adler District and stretches uninterruptedly to the center of Sochi. All the local beaches are well-equipped for recreation. Here, you can sunbathe in a calm atmosphere or devote your pastime to beach entertainments. Local beaches are also suitable for family recreation because the sea here is always calm and, what is more important, clean. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

The other important distinctive feature of the resort is unique weather conditions that had a great impact on unique flora. Walking along city parks and squares will bring you a lot of positive emotions, as you can see here a lot of exotic plants and flowers. In Hosta, there is a cork oak plantation. Contrary to the skeptics’ opinion, this tree has adapted well to the city. Most of the excursion sites in Hosta are nature attractions. However, fans of walking along historical place can diversify their recreation too. Hosta is famous for its wellness centers and sanatoriums, so its guests can easily combine pleasant recreation with the care for their health. The enchanting and peaceful resort won’t leave fans of beach recreation and beautiful nature indifferent. It will impress romantic people too.

In the immediate surroundings of Hosta, there are unique nature attractions. There is Zmeika River located one kilometer from the resort village. Its current forms a very beautiful waterfall cascade. The water in this mountain river is always incredibly cold, as it is fed by mountain glaciers. Near the waterfalls, there are several interesting hiking routes. When walking here, you can admire natural beauties.

Other interesting natural objects are the Vorontsov Caves. These are a sophisticated complex of caves. The total length of their labyrinths is over 11 km. Tourists can observe 6 cave rooms where they can see incredibly beautiful stalactites and stalagmites formed over a million years ago. The latest studies have shown that the air in the cave is very clean. The minimum number of bacteria is recorded in it. The visiting of this cave may be considered as an effective treatment procedure.

The surroundings of Hosta are rich with boxwood forests. Such number of such forests cannot be seen anywhere in the world. Nearby the resort, there is yew and boxwood grove that occupies over 300 hectares. On its territory, there are preserved trees aged over 800 years. The grove is a true natural museum in the open air. The grove was declared a natural reserve in 1930. The ruins of the ancient constructions aged over 1.5 thousand years were found on its territory.

If you don’t want to go far beyond the resort to see natural beauties, you can visit the local Park of Culture and Leisure. It is located near the main beach of Hosta. The park is well-equipped. On its territory, there are a lot of benches, gazebos, and children’s playgrounds. Not far from the park, there is the market where you can buy the most popular products of the local production and souvenirs.

One of the favorite entertainments of active travelers is the ascent of Mount Akhun that has a spectacular view of the coast. These places have an important historical value. In 1936, the lookout tower was constructed on top of the mountain. It has survived to this day. This tower is 30 m high. Everyone can climb up the stairs here, reach its top, and admire the fascinating neighborhood.