Чемитоквадже

Chemitokvadje is a village on the Black Sea coast, in the Lazarevsky district of Sochi. Remote from major Black Sea resorts, this secluded place with picturesque surroundings gives the impression of a paradise corner. Local beaches are not yet attacked by crowds of tourists and intrusive sellers, the sea in Chemitokvadzha clean, and housing prices are surprisingly adequate.

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History of the neighborhood

The area belonging to the settlement today was inhabited by the ancestors of the Adygo-Abkhazian peoples back in the Stone Age. In the I century of our chronology on the place of modern Chemitokvadje a Byzantine fortress was formed, which existed for several hundred years and fell into disrepair in the VI century. Later the territory of the fortification was occupied by two clan settlements: Chemitokvadje, which literally translated should have meant “aul of the Chermit family” and Dzibakhabl – “aul of the Dziba family.”

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After the end of the Caucasian War, the inhabitants of the auls were forcibly evicted to the territory of the Ottoman Empire and the place was empty for several years. Subsequently, the land found a new owner in the person of Professor Botkin, thanks to whom Chemitokvadje was quickly filled with immigrants from Russia, Armenia, and Greece.

The October Revolution brought its own changes in the life of the village. In the 30s on the territory of Botkin’s estate built a rest house of the Air Force Academy, which later became the sanatorium of the Air Force “Chemitokvadzhe.”

Video: Chemitokvadzhe

Climate and geographical location

The microdistrict is located 53 km from the central part of Sochi, in a narrow valley formed by the rivers Chemitokvadzhe and Chukhukt. Despite the relative remoteness from major resorts, the village is not deprived of transportation. The federal highway A-147 passes through Chemitokvadzhe. There is in the village and its own railroad station.

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The terrain in the neighborhood is heterogeneous. The section of the coastal zone can be called flat, while on the remote from the coast territories begin to appear ridges and forested mountain peaks. The climate in Chemitokvadzha is humid, distinctly subtropical. At the same time, most of the precipitation here falls in winter.

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Where to stay

For relatively normal conditions and a minimum level of service can be claimed in local guest houses or mini-hotels. For example, in the hotels “Chemitka” and “Dream Coast” for guests are provided evening entertainment programs. In addition, “Chemitka” has its own restaurant, bar and parking lot. Prices for a room in such hotels usually start from 2000 rubles.

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If you do not plan to visit hotel restaurants and need comfortable, but not very expensive accommodation, try to check in at “Anna”. The guest house is located just 100 meters from the beach and is equipped with a common kitchen, fully at the disposal of the residents. For a double room in the summer months here require from 1500 rubles.

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Fans of beach recreation is better to choose “Havana”, where a sleeping place for one person will cost around 600-700 rubles. To the sea from here about a minute’s walk. Those who came with a family or a company, should go to the cottage complex “Sea Seasons”, where for 3000-4500 rubles. can rent a cozy secluded house. In cases when the “vacation budget” is limited, you can rent an ordinary room from someone from the locals.

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Vacation in Chemitokvadzha: attractions and entertainment

In Chemitokvadzha usually come not for entertainment and informative excursions, but for a quiet vacation, which includes clean, crowded beaches, the rich nature of the subtropics and the unique atmosphere of a small Black Sea resort. However, there are interesting places in the village. For example, the ruins of the ancient fortress Godlik, built by the Byzantines and actively exploited by the Genoese in the XV century, are preserved on the territory of the neighborhood. The picturesque ruins of the once mighty fortification are located on Kurskaya Street.

If you want in the vicinity of the neighborhood you can find monumental structures of the megalithic era. The most famous dolmen group Chemitokvadzhe has the name “Sortotuchastok”. Most of the unique megalithic constructions have not survived, so you will have to admire the remnants of former “luxury” in the form of fragments and fragments of stone monoliths. Only trough-shaped dolmens have reached our time in relatively good condition.

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A more modern attraction of the village – Air Force sanatorium “Chemitokvadzhe”, where pilots of elite aviation groups come to improve their health. Specialized here mainly in the treatment of diseases of the respiratory and musculoskeletal systems. In addition, the sanatorium is known for its mineral water buffet, as well as its own mud bath. Getting to “Chemitokvadzhe” is not difficult at all: vouchers can always be purchased through Internet intermediaries.

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Another unusual structure that is located in the vicinity of the neighborhood – the car bridge “Zubova Shchel”. This is the highest viaduct in Russia, the height of the supports of which is 80 meters, and the length of the roadway – more than half a kilometer. The two-lane highway appeared in the settlement in 1999, becoming one of the main attractions of Chemitokvadzhe.

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Beach

The coastal strip stretches along the neighborhood for 900 m and is formed mainly by small and medium pebbles. Entrance to the sea is convenient and gentle, and although near the beach lay a railway line, this fact does not affect the quality of rest.

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The standard program of local entertainment is ball games, badminton, diving, fishing, rent a boat or quadracycle. In cases where you want more original activities, you will have to drive to the district center Lazarevskoye. The beach in Chemitokvadzha can not boast a developed infrastructure, but here reigns amazing tranquility and almost never have problems with finding a free place.

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How to get there

You can get to Chemitokvadzhe by your own car, moving along the highway M-4 and turning at the southern junction on the highway A-147 “Dzhugba-Adler”. From Adler airport it is more expedient to take a train to Lazarevsky. In the village you will have to make a change and buy a ticket for an electric train or a bus to Chemitokvadje, which run between the settlements several times a day.

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