Inal Bay

Inal Bay is located in the Tuapse region, between the villages of Dzhubga and Arkhipo-Osipovka, and is one of the most budget-friendly vacation spots on the Black Sea coast. Unlike large, well-publicized Krasnodar resorts, the cultural and entertainment program of this place is limited, so the main visitors to Inal Bay are adherents of quiet, passive rest and families with small children. To lie on cozy pebble beaches, breathe clean air and bask in the turquoise waves of the Black Sea – all this can be done in Inal, without fear for the state of their own wallet.

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Despite the fact that almost the entire coastal territory of Inal Bay is occupied by tourist resorts and small private buildings, officially it does not have the status of a settlement. Do not take this information as an alarming signal, because the convenience of tourists this fact practically does not affect. Stores, cafes and sports equipment rentals are available here in sufficient quantity, and the rest is easily found in the village of Bzhid, spreading 6 km from Inal Bay.

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Beach vacation in Inal Bay

Five-kilometer beach line Inal is characterized by a comfortable gentle descent and is divided into five zones (by the number of sites). The basis of the coast is created by small and medium pebbles. It also covers the seabed in shallow water, so during the rest it would be wise to get a pair of slippers or flip-flops.

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The main advantage of Inal Bay, which can boast not all Krasnodar resorts, – surprisingly clean and clear water. There is here and its own “mud” source (the area of the third site). Right on the beach is equipped with a small pond, which accumulates blue clay. Locals assure that the composition has healing properties, so every vacationer considers it his duty, if not to take a mud bath, then at least limited to a therapeutic mask.

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Those who are not ready to be content with taking air baths and bathing, are waiting for simple beach entertainment, such as riding on a tablet, banana and catamaran, as well as jumping from inflatable slides. On the shore, in the area of the 6th section, you can ride a rented quad bike (on your own or in the company of an instructor). Another popular amusement is sea fishing. You can try your luck with a fishing rod right on the shore, and for avid fishermen there is a boat rental. Most often in the bay Inal bites mullet, perch and Black Sea ruff.

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For a change, you can order a boat trip and take a breezy ride around the bay, and if you’re lucky, and see the Black Sea dolphins. By the way, get deck chairs, air mattresses, flippers and other equipment can be in the nearest rental shop (area 5 site), well, and the rest of the little things like life rings, umbrellas and masks for scuba diving, it is easy to find at the market.

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Entertainment

Entertainment in Inala is designed mainly for the unassuming tourist. Tiny movie theater for a few dozen seats, pneumatic shooting gallery, simple attractions will help to kill a couple or three hours of free time. Fans of nightlife and dancing will have to choose between only two establishments: the club Jungle and cafe “Breeze”. The first one regularly organizes foam parties and other entertainment events, and the second one is known for its night discos.

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Sights and excursions

The lack of its own attractions in Inal Bay is perfectly compensated by numerous excursions, which are organized by local guides. The vast majority of such mini-vacations fall on the picturesque surroundings of the bay. For example, you can go to the Bzhid waterfalls (near the village of Bzhid) and admire the amazing water cascades, and then take a break in a colorful cafe, located near the springs. An alternative and more popular among tourists is Bigius waterfalls. Overthrowing from 15-meter high streams and surrounding them lush subtropical vegetation give the place mystery and unusual appeal.

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Fans of picnics and cool shady places should make time for a trip to Mielnichnaya Slit, which is located near the same village of Bzhid. Waterfalls, miniature emerald lakes, deposits of healing clay, as well as glades equipped with tables and comfortable seats will make your vacation really calm and relaxing. Well, it is better to recharge yourself with the energy of the cosmos and make wishes at the Pshad dolmens. Here you can also stock up on products of local beekeepers, who have providently unfolded their trade activity not far from megalithic blocks. In cases when the soul craves a more intense entertainment program, you can go to the water park in Gelendzhik, watch a performance in the dolphinarium Arhipo-Osipovka or order a boat trip to Dzhubga.

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Where to eat in Inala

Budget, from an economic point of view, vacation implies a modest meal, so restaurants of high cuisine in Inala are not found. Frolic the worm can be in local cafes and snack bars (“Sunflower”, “Victoria”, “Palma”). Gastronomic masterpieces are not served here, but they can offer complex dinners and traditional for Black Sea resorts fast-food in the form of shawarma, chebureks, hot dogs and kebab. Wandering sellers selling their goods on the local beaches will not let a visiting guest to starve to death. Well, and those who like to make their own fragrant kebab, there is always an opportunity to rent a barbecue at the campgrounds of Inal.

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When you want to relax a little with a cool cocktail, it is worth walking through the local bars. For example, you can look at Harat`s sun rePublik, where it is recommended to treat yourself to a quality beer, as well as tasting about 40 varieties of whiskey. You can go to the hookah bar “Lula”: the atmosphere here is simpler, but in addition to alcohol, visitors have the opportunity to try smoking mixtures.

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Where to stay

Since the rest in Inal Bay is usually attributed to the category of budget, it is pointless to look for hotels here with a full-fledged all inclusive system. Inal can offer travelers campgrounds, guesthouses, hotels, family-type mini-hotels and, finally, rooms in the private sector. For a relative level of service, including equipped beach areas, laundry, rooms with air conditioning, you can claim in local hotels, such as “Solnyshka”, Villa “Alla”, “Inal” (all located in the village of Bzhid). The average cost for a double room at the height of the vacation season will be from 800 rubles. In addition, it is worth considering that in some hotels rooms must be booked for at least four days.

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Those who are not ready to overpay and prefer to be closer to nature, it is better to choose Inal’s campgrounds. Almost all of them are located in the picturesque places of the bay, but when booking should take into account the area on which the housing is located. The most favorable position is occupied by 1 and 2 plots, as they are in close proximity to the sea. Here you can choose the base “On the first”, “Rosinka”, “Voskhod”, “Diana”, “Kavkaz M”, boarding house “Utes” and others. Minimum prices for a double room in establishments of this type start from 500 rubles.

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The main inconvenience of 4, 5 and 6 sites – the relative remoteness from the beach. If long walks are not a serious problem for you, try to go to “Wave” or “Summer”. In the vast majority of cases, meals in such places have to be organized independently, but for the convenience of holidaymakers, almost all campgrounds are equipped with small kitchens where anyone can practice their culinary art.

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How to get there

If you are traveling by your own car, then drive along the M4 highway, turning at the interchange towards Novorossiysk. Go straight to the village of Bzhid, where you follow the direction of the sign “Inal Bay.”

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If you want to get to the resort, you can also take buses from Novorossiysk to Sochi, Krasnodar to Gelendzhik and Anapa to Sochi. All of them go through Bzhid, but note that there is no bus station in the village, so the stop is made only on demand. Overcome the rest of the way from the bus stop to Inal Bay can be hitchhiked.

The optimal option in terms of comfort is to get a bus to Dzhubga and take a cab to your destination. Not a bad alternative to ground transportation – the plane Moscow – Gelendzhik. Upon arrival at the airport, it is better to immediately hire a cab and drive it another 75 km to Inal.

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