Sochi walking route: city center to MoreMall, 26.7 km
The route through the central part of Sochi with a length of 26.7 km covers the main attractions of the city: the city center, Navaginskaya Embankment, the Central Railway Station, the seaport, the Winter Theater, the Ordzhonikidze sanatorium and the MoreMall shopping center. Ideal for getting acquainted with the infrastructure and cultural heritage of Sochi.
- Distance
- 26.7 km
- Mode
- route
- Start
- Sochi City Center
- End
- MoreMall
- Stops
- 7
- Video author
- travmap
- Updated
Stops on this route
- Sochi City Center — Administrative heart featuring city administration and Sochi State University
- Navaginsksaya Promenade — Historic pedestrian street on northern edge of city center
- Sochi Central Railway Station — Daily arrival point for tourists from across Russia
- Sochi Sea Port — Departure point for Black Sea cruises
- Sochi Winter Theatre — Venue for Russian and international performances, KVN game shows
- Ordzhonikidze Sanatorium — Historic sanatorium awaiting restoration
- MoreMall — Main shopping and entertainment center built in 2012
Useful for your trip
- Timing
- The swimming season in Sochi lasts until the end of October. The average temperature in summer in the coastal part is +30°C, in winter +10-15°C.
- Transport
- From the center of the Lazarevsky district to the center of Sochi, you need to go at least 3 hours by car along the mountain serpentine or 2 hours by train.
- Food
- The Black Sea warms up to 27°C in August. On August nights, the surface sometimes glows thanks to glowing algae.
- Transport
- The high-speed highway alternate of Kurortny Prospekt has 20 bridges and 15 tunnels without traffic lights and intersections. The average speed is about 80 km/h.
- Tip
- During the period of prolonged rains, huge mud flows descend from the mountains. Multi-meter canals under the rivers are filled almost to the brim during heavy rains.
- Tip
- The beaches in Sochi consist of pebbles, the same beaches are in the famous resorts of France. 80% of the city is greenery, there are more than 3000 species of plants.
- Timing
- Snow in the coastal part occurs on average once a year and completely melts in 3-4 hours. There are about 300 sunny days a year.
- Food
- Cruises on the Black Sea start from 300 rubles per person on ships (up to an hour) and from 5000 rubles per hour on a yacht. Dolphins are often found in flocks of 15-20 individuals.
- Tip
- The word "Sochi" is not declined. It is correct to say "in Sochi", and not "in Sochi".
- Save money
- Gasoline prices in Sochi are among the highest in Russia, as well as housing and food prices.
- Timing
- The city receives 6 million tourists annually. There is no winter as such, there is autumn smoothly turning into spring.
- Tip
- The Olympic Park includes Sochi Park (Russian Disneyland), the Iceberg Ice Palace, the Bolshoi Ice Palace, the Fisht Stadium and the Singing Fountain, which is open daily.
Video on this route
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