Sooner or later, a city dweller inevitably realizes that enough is enough – it's time to go out into nature! Of course, you can limit yourself to your usual dacha, or you can go (drive, fly) further. For example, to the Krasnodar region.

Kuban is today one of the flagships of Russian agrotourism. The most popular tourist destination gives residents of megalopolises the opportunity not only to relax in nature, but to plunge headlong into the atmosphere of traditional rural life and, if desired, take an active part in village work.

Wineries

Wine tours simply could not help but appear in Kuban, which is famous for its long-standing traditions of winemaking. The climate of the region, similar to the French Provence, allows for the cultivation of many grape varieties and the production of excellent wine that successfully competes with foreign brands.

There are more than 50 wineries in the Krasnodar Region. These include Abrau-Dyurso, Fanagoria, Myskhako, Kuban-Vino, which are well-known far beyond the region, and small private enterprises. During the tour, guests are shown the vineyards, introduced to the history and technology of wine production, and, of course, are given a tasting of noble drinks.

Most of the wineries are located along the Black Sea coast and on the Taman Peninsula. The region has a project called "Wine Roads of Kuban", which allows you to build an interesting route and visit several wineries in one trip.

Eco-farms

If you want to truly relax from the bustle of the city and immerse yourself in a rural idyll, go to an eco-farm. Here you will be told about breeding horses, cows, goats, you will be able to feed and pet them all, taste dishes made from natural farm products and even chop wood and light the stove yourself.

Many farms own their own cheese factories, so connoisseurs of craft cheese have a place to roam. There are also several farms in the region that breed edible snails and offer guests exquisite delicacies from these mollusks.

Another reference to Provence is the fragrant lavender fields that bloom in late spring - early summer. During the excursion to the plantation, you will not only be able to enjoy stunning views and take a photo shoot, but also get acquainted with the intricacies of growing lavender and producing essential oil, learn how to make lavender soap and make bouquets.

Fishing

Fishing in Kuban is varied, for all tastes. Lakes and rivers of the steppe regions are rich in carp, pike perch, carp, pike, trout are found in clean mountain rivers, the Black Sea presents trophies in the form of mullet, mullet and gobies.

To get a guaranteed catch, go to a stocked pond or a trout farm. Here, in addition to fishing, you will be offered to rent gear and help cook freshly caught fish. Many eco-estates invite you to spend the night in guest houses to fish peacefully at dawn.

Horseback riding

Horseback riding has long been the hallmark of Krasnodar eco-tourism. There are numerous routes to the most beautiful places in the region: to the Samshit waterfalls near Sochi, to the gorge of the Achibs River valley near Gelendzhik, in the Sukko Valley near Anapa, etc. If you have never ridden a horse or controlled a horse before, no problem: experienced instructors will show you everything and teach you everything.

In addition to horseback riding, the agrotourism centers of Kuban offer tourists the opportunity to interact with horses and take care of them. Interaction with animals has a beneficial effect on the nervous system of children and adults, normalizes the psychological background and promotes a good rest. For people with neurological and a number of other diseases, a special rehabilitation method has even been developed in the form of horseback riding - hippotherapy.

In the AZIMUT and RZhD-Zdorovye sanatoriums in the Krasnodar region, you can complement your eventful vacation with useful medical procedures:

22 April 2024