The village of Agria is located in the Tuapse district, Krasnodar Territory. The beautiful village of Olginka is 2 km away, and Tuapse is 45 km away. Sanatorium "Agria" was once a great place for a relaxing family holiday.
Unique nature
Agria is a small village. Usually there are few tourists here. But it is distinguished by its unique location. The village is surrounded on all sides by coniferous forests, so the air here is unusually clean. In addition, a breathtaking view of Cape Agria opens from here. Picturesque rocks overgrown with vegetation rise directly to the water.
History of the sanatorium
Earlier in this area, unique in its nature, there was a tuberculosis sanatorium "Agria" of federal subordination. In 1998, Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 600 “On Saving Public Expenditures” came into force. This jeopardized the continued existence of the institution. The fact is that the depreciation of the buildings of the sanatorium at that time was 100%, the facilities and engineering networks were in an extremely unsatisfactory condition. Sanatorium "Agriya" required a major overhaul. The further functioning of this resort institution wasimpossible. However, complete reconstruction and overhaul required a large amount of financial investments, which were not in the budget of the Russian Federation. As a result, it was decided that it was impossible to continue the functioning of the institution in this territory. In 1999, an order was signed to liquidate the sanatorium. All property of the institution, including infrastructure facilities and residential buildings, became the property of the Krasnodar Territory. Sanatorium "Agria" ceased to exist, and in its place was formed the village of the same name, which is currently a great place for a relaxing family holiday.
Climate
The settlement of the former Agria sanatorium is located in a milder climate zone. It is warm here throughout the year. Snow falls very rarely. This is due to the special location: the area is protected from the winds by the Caucasus Range. Minus temperatures are a rarity for the village even in winter. And thanks to the proximity of the Black Sea in the summer heat, it is comfortable to relax here. Autumn is the best time to relax in the village where the Agria sanatorium used to be. Olginka at this time literally comes to life.
Attractions
The village is located in close proximity to the Agrian nature reserve. You can immediately see it from the rocks that sheer into the sea, as well as from the heaps of boulders. Signal Mountain also attracts tourists. In shape, it looks like an extinct volcano. This is the perfect place forlovers of pristine nature.
The church of St. Equal-to-the-Apostles Princess Olga, whose construction was completed in 2006, amazes with the splendor of the decoration. The temple can be reached by a curved granite staircase. Massive wooden doors, a rich iconostasis, a font decorated with mosaics, stained-glass windows - all this amazes with its power and grandeur.
The place where the Agria sanatorium was originally located is famous for the beauty of its surroundings. One of the most beautiful places is the valley of the Ashe River. There are many legends and legends about the river itself. At first glance, it is serene and calm, but during the flood period it turns into a raging stream. Traveling through the Ashe Valley can be done in three ways:
- Walking tour. It's pretty tiring.
- On SUVs (UAZ and GAZ). Cars drive straight along the riverbed.
- In my own car. A new paved road has been laid along the river.
Here you can see four sightseeing objects:
- Waterfall Psydakh, forming three cascades. You can view it from different angles thanks to wooden observation decks. Its total height is 30 meters.
- Shapsug waterfall is higher than Psydakh. Its height is about 50 meters. The stairs here are very steep.
- The most mysterious attraction of these places is the Cave of Witches (House of Spirits). The cave is flooded with water, but tours continue to be held there. Part of the way you need to walk on the water, the bottom is non-slip, as algae do not grow here. Tourists are issuedhigh rubber boots. Part of the way you need to travel by boat. Because the water depth in some places is 1.2 meters. The cave has a second exit.
- Suspension bridges on the Ashe River. The bridges are quite long, and many tourists do not risk crossing the river over them. However, they offer a nice view of the area.
Beaches
The coastline is distinguished by a large number of small capes. Nature has created here many bays that amaze the imagination. The beaches are pebbly. The bottom of the sea is rocky. In addition, it is characterized by sharp drops, so you should swim here carefully. The beach strip is up to 40 meters wide in some places. Nature has created the most interesting natural grottoes in this place. Sanatorium "Agria" is remembered by many with nostalgia, but even today all nearby villages are perfect for relaxation. This is a great place for fishing lovers. Pitsunda pine grows on the coastal rocks.
In the village of Olginka there are also pebbly beaches, but the seabed is more even. There is also a small amusement park with many water slides. You can rent any beach equipment, jet skis, catamarans, diving equipment. Beginners can take the help of a diving instructor.
Rest
Sanatorium "Agria" once received extremely positive reviews - in addition to the proximity of the sea, it was a place distinguished by a large number of attractions. Although the sanatorium no longer exists, people in Olginka still loverest numerous tourists. Where else can you go for a walk in beautiful landscaped park areas, walk along the gorge along the local river. For lovers of everything mysterious, you can visit the territory of an abandoned sanatorium. There are both organized and fully equipped beaches, as well as deserted ones.
Bus excursions are provided for tourists, where you can get acquainted with the history of these places, visit the protected area and other attractions of the area.
Kids will love the water slides and rides. For adults - diving and fishing. There is a Nemo Sapiens dive resort where you can rent snorkeling equipment and take a training course specially designed for beginners. You can also use the services of a qualified instructor.
In general, it makes sense to choose a village where the Agria sanatorium (Olginka) used to work. Prices for holidays here in recent years cannot be called low, although you can always find an acceptable option. In hotels, the cost of living per day varies from 800 to 6000 rubles. In the private sector, you can rent a room or apartment from 500 to 3000 rubles per night. The food here is cheap and delicious. The unique mountain-sea air, clear sea, beautiful natural protected landscapes make this place special. Throughout the summer, the air temperature remains around 28 degrees. Due to this, sea water is very warm. A temperate type of climate has developed in the Tuapse region. The village is a great place to take a break from the bustle of the city,strengthen immunity and improve your he alth.
