Мысхако
Myskhako is a cozy resort village, closely adjoining the southern outskirts of Novorossiysk. It is located on the shore of the Black Sea, at the foot of a picturesque mountain with an intriguing name “Koldun”. Myskhako is famous for one of the oldest wineries in Russia, and its surroundings continue to amaze historians and archaeologists with hidden antiquities. The village attracts vacationers with a spacious and crowded beach, clean sea, quiet and peaceful atmosphere. Myskhako is popular as a place for family vacations with children.
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Contents- Highlights
- History of Myskhako village
- Geography and climate
- Beaches
Entertainment and attractions Myskhako - Cafes and restaurants
- Where to stay
- How to get there
Highlights
Many people associate Myskhako primarily with the wonderful wines produced at the local factory. The history of the enterprise began in 1869. Local Muscats, Aligote, Chardonnay, Riesling, Cabernet are characterized by high quality and have repeatedly been awarded at international exhibitions. Every year, in October-November, Myskhako organizes a festival of young wine with generous tasting.
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In the resort village travelers come, of course, not only for the sake of wine. Myskhako attracts a mild climate, spectacular landscapes of its mountainous surroundings, picturesque coastline and the opportunity to relax in a peaceful environment. Modern guest houses, mini-hotels, nice open-air cafes are waiting for guests in the village. Every year more and more pompous villas appear in Myskhako, and many of them are rented as family hotels. Noisy bars, nightclubs, entertainment centers in the village can not be found, but bored vacationers can head to neighboring Novorossiysk, where in season resort life beats the key.
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On the coast of Myskhako shallow pebble beaches are interspersed with narrow stony areas, sometimes precipitous. In a comfortable corner arranged a wonderful public beach, where you can always find a secluded place. The beach offers traditional water activities, while underwater adventurers will find dive sites in the open sea.
.History of Myskhako village
The surroundings of Myskhako are rich in archaeological locations. Systematic excavations have been carried out here since the second half of the last century. Finds allow to fill all new pages of history of this corner of the Black Sea. The most vividly appears before the researchers of the ancient era, but surveys have also revealed in this area remains of burial grounds and settlements of the Bronze Age and Early Iron Age.
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The most important archaeological site is considered to be the settlement “Myskhako-I”, where cultural layers belonging to different historical epochs were found. The location, occupying an area of 200 m², is located on a rocky hill, reaching in some places the sea shore. Once, in a layer dating back to the 2nd century, archaeologists discovered a perfectly preserved bronze statuette of a young man wearing a “lion’s helmet” – a traditional attribute of Hercules and Alexander the Great. According to experts, the famous find is a combined image of the legendary heroes. The excavation area is available for inspection.
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The new history of Myskhako began in 1869. The same year officially dates the foundation of the winery of the same name. At that time Crimean Mikhail Fedorovich Penchul, a doctor by profession and a winegrower by vocation, purchased 40 dessiatinas of land on the left bank of the Myskhako River and planted them with grape seedlings delivered from Yalta. He received the first decent batch of wine “in 100 buckets” three years later. Then several other grape enthusiasts started planting vines on the right bank of Myskhako. Soon a plan of the Myskhako tract was drawn up with the breakdown of land for dacha construction.
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By 1899 Penchul’s farm had 76,000 vines. The enterprising winemaker built a stone house in Myskhako, but he decided to give his heritage to the treasury. In 1903 a school of viticulture was opened at the winery, at the same time the village was officially founded.
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In 1943, a naval landing force landed on Cape Myskhako and seized a bridgehead, which later became known as “Little Land”. 274 sailors held this piece of land for 225 days, until the liberation of Novorossiysk. During the hostilities many buildings of the village were damaged, some of the vineyards were destroyed or mined. Mines and shells are still found here to this day.
.During the defense of “Little Land” here often visited the future Secretary General Leonid Brezhnev. In the hospital-bomb shelter, housed in the first winery of Mikhail Penchul, he handed party tickets to the heroes. After the war the winery “Myskhako” was renamed “Malaya Zemlya”. High-ranking officials and their entourage often visited the winery to enjoy a magnificent specialty Cabernet. Leonid Ilyich himself often came to the winery. In 1974 a cozy tasting room was built for his next visit.
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In 1993 the winery was returned to its historical name, and in 2005 it became the official supplier of wines to the Kremlin. Today, a visit to the vineyards and a tour of the winery is an indispensable part of the excursion program of tourists vacationing in Myskhako, Novorossiysk and neighboring resorts.
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Geography and climate
The village of Myskhako is located at the mouth of the river of the same name, which has its source near the southwestern outskirts of Novorossiysk, at an altitude of about 300 meters. The length of this waterway flowing into the Black Sea is 9 km. Officially, the resort village is the center of Myshaksky rural district, which has the status of a territorial-administrative unit of the city of Novorossiysk.
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The area in which Myskhako is located is in the south of the Abrau Peninsula. Approximately 1.7 km west of the river mouth in the sea is Cape Myskhako, and 2 km from it towers five-headed mountain Koldun (447.8 m). Its geographical name is “Myskhako”, but this name is usually mentioned today only in specialized sources. The spurs of the mountain reach the sea, forming a precipitous shore. Climbing from here to the slopes of Koldun is possible only in some places.
.The mountain with a mysterious name is a local landmark, the source of various legends, including “climatic”. One of them tells about a certain sorcerer, banished from the Circassian aul. Having found shelter on the mountain, he began to send winds and rains on offenders. A cap of black clouds became their predecessor. Indeed, unexpectedly appearing thick cloud cover over the top of Koldun most often portends rain in the Myskhako area, although in the neighboring villages at this time can reign clear weather. As for winds, bora, nord-osts and zuids are not uncommon in these regions. They are characteristic mainly for the winter period. By the way, in the Myskhako area, the famous Novorossiysk nord-ost is a little weaker than in the city. At the same time, the coast is open to southern winds.
In general, the microclimate of the resort village is almost identical to the weather conditions characteristic of Novorossiysk. The difference is only in the strength of the wind and the fact that the air temperature in Myskhako is almost always a couple of degrees higher. In winter it is +3…+5 °С on average. In summer thermometers show +25…+29 °С. The beach season starts in June, when the sea warms up to +20…+22 °С, and in July and August, the warmest months, the water temperature is often +26…+27 °С. Sunbathing and swimming in Myskhako is comfortable until the first days of October.
.Beaches
Most often tourists come to Myskhako to bask by the sea, so they spend most of their time on the coast. The central beach of the village, resembling the outlines of two small bays, stretched for 300 meters, its width is about 40 meters. The entrance to the water is gentle and comfortable. Here, as a rule, it is quiet, calm and not crowded. On the shore, covered with small pebbles, lead streets Sadovaya, Primorskaya, Park.
.Vacationers can use showers, changing booths free of charge. At their disposal will also be common sheds and gazebos. Toilets on the beach are paid; umbrellas and deck chairs are rented. There are inflatable slides and trampolines for children by the sea. Not far from the shoreline there is a store selling beach accessories. There is also a cute cafe. In the vicinity of the village beach you can sunbathe all alone on the wild parts of the coast.
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Water entertainment in Myskhako is represented by fishing, diving, riding on “bananas”, kayaks, catamarans. Inexperienced snorkeling enthusiasts usually dive on the shallow shelf, watching the coastal fauna. And professionals go to the open waters for the sake of researching airplanes resting on the bottom of the sea, ships, shot up and sunken during the Great Patriotic War.
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Myskhako Entertainment and Attractions
Historical sights of the resort village are connected with military actions. About 1 km from the beach is a memorial complex “Valley of Death”. It is located in the floodplain of the river, not far from Mount Koldun. The memorial is dedicated to the defenders of a small bridgehead known as the “Little Land.”
The complex includes command posts, a large-scale demonstration relief map of the battles, monumental composition “Explosion”, made of fragments of mines, bombs, shells. In a secluded corner there is the “Well of Life” – a memorial place enclosed by a stone wall. During the defense of the bridgehead well served soldiers one of the few sources of drinking water.
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Several memorial signs dedicated to historical battles are also installed on Mount Koldun. Tourists and locals often go for a walk along its picturesque slopes, climb to the observation decks to capture wonderful panoramas of the sea, cozy resort villages, Novorossiysk.
The steep mountain is a popular place among paragliding enthusiasts. The starting area is located on the windward slope, the location for landing – at the foot of the Koldun. For a tandem flight with an instructor you will have to pay 6000 rubles. The air journey lasts 15-20 minutes.
.The mystical mountain is highly revered by esotericists who call it a place of power. They claim that staying here changes consciousness, sharpens intuition, brings a sense of lightness of being. Some particularly sensitive natures experience here illumination.
Vacationing in Myskhako, you should definitely go on a tour to the famous winery. Tours are organized daily, except Monday, at 11:00, 13:00, 15:00. During the walk the guide will take you through the workshops, where he will familiarize you with the production process, through the cool vaulted cellars, where rare samples of vintage wines are stored. You can also visit the mini vineyard, created on the territory of the winery especially for tourists to demonstrate to them the techniques of cultivation of vines.
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There are tours with wine tasting and “sober” programs. In the first case, the tour lasts about 2 hours and costs 750 rubles per person. Tasting is held in the hall where Leonid Brezhnev once enjoyed wine. Choosing the second option, you will pay 500 rubles for an hour-long familiarization walk.
.At the winery “Myskhako” offers and gastronomic VIP-travel accompanied by the chef of the restaurant Cuvée, located next to the winery. Here guests are offered to sit on the open panoramic terrace with wooden tables. The menu features European cuisine, but with a southern Black Sea flavor and using local products. Wine varieties are offered to accompany the chosen meal. Thus, pike-perch with pittimus with mushroom sauce is accompanied by chardonnay, and sparkling drinks are served with bags of filo dough filled with cheese.
.The winery has a specialty store, where the entire line of products produced at Myskhako is presented. Presented wines of different price categories, you can pay by card. High-quality Myskhako wine is one of the most popular tasty souvenirs among vacationers both in the resort village and in Novorossiysk.
.Cafes and restaurants
There are cafes, restaurants, pizzerias in Myskhako. Recently in one of the buildings of the winery opened a restaurant of Caucasian cuisine “Cape 1869”. Besides traditional shashliks, khachapuri, kharcho, chakhokhbili, it offers seafood dishes and various cheeses. Sommelier helps to choose wine. The cost of one dish starts from 550 rubles, the average check is 1200 rubles per person. Branded wine store “Myskhako” is just next to this restaurant.
.On Shosseynaya Street, 1-B, there is a popular Armenian kebab yard “Artsakh”. You can also spend a pleasant time in the cafe “Green Cape” (Morskaya Street, 61), located near the picturesque lake. Guests are offered to accommodate in the hall, on the veranda or in one of the gazebos. Live music sounds in the evenings. The cost of a full dinner – from 1500 rubles per person.
.In the range of 500-1000 rubles will cost lunch at the cafe-pizzeria “Chef” (Savitsogo St., 2). The establishment specializes in Italian and American cuisine, but you can also find traditional Japanese and Thai dishes on the menu.
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Where to stay
There are no chain hotels and boarding houses in Myskhako. Vacationers stay in guest houses, mini-hotels or rent rooms in the private sector. At the height of the season the cost of living in a modest guest house with facilities on the floor starts from 1400 rubles for a double room.
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A good choice is Guest house Marina (Beregovaya Street, 4-A). Here guests will find clean rooms equipped with modern furniture, refrigerators, air conditioners, mosquito nets. The cost of daily accommodation – from 1430 to 2700 rubles.
.On the outskirts of the resort village, on Pogranichnaya Street, 2-B, is located hotel “Myskhako”. On its picturesque territory are 2 tennis courts (outdoor and indoor), fitness center, barbecue area. A wild beach is a 2-minute walk away. Accommodation in a standard room will cost from 2500 to 3100 rubles, depending on the season. There is an opportunity to stay with pets.
.Recently in Myskhako is growing more and more luxury cottages, which are used as hotels. Not a bad option – a family hotel “Biography” for 18 rooms. Its territory is closed to outsiders, equipped with video surveillance cameras. At the guests’ disposal there is an outdoor heated swimming pool, massage room, lounge-bar, barbecue area. There is a playground for children and babysitting services are provided. Stay in a standard room “Biography” can be for 4000 rubles per day.
.How to get there
Between Novorossiysk and Myskhako regularly run shuttle buses № 12A, 22, 31. Novorossiysk railway station is located at a distance of 8 km from the resort village.
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The nearest airport to Myskhako is located in Gelendzhik. From here to Novorossiysk can be reached by cab (from 1200 rubles) or on one of the buses that depart every hour from the city bus station. The distance of 34 km is covered by public transport in about an hour.
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