Sochi Park

Black Sea Coast


Located in the former Olympic park, this sprawling funfair is sometimes called Russian Disneyland, with 20 'European-standard' rides (including Russia's highest and fastest roller coaster). There are also hands-on activities and adventures for kids, as well as family-friendly entertainment, such as puppet shows, circus performances and a lights-and-fountains display. Take the train to Olimpisky Park station or take marshrutka 124 from Sochi’s train station (R50). The castle hotel Bogatyr is also on-site.


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1. Central Market

2.55 MILES

The central market is a hive of activity, packed with shops, kiosks and produce sellers. It's also the site of Adler's main bus stop.

2. Lenin Monument

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3. Discovery World Aquarium

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4. Mt Bolshoy Akhun Lookout Tower

11.88 MILES

Popular with day trippers, this 30m-high lookout tower offers great views of the Caucasus Mountains. From the entrance of Sochi National Park, follow the…

5. Stalin's Dacha

12.82 MILES

Stalin's dacha, Zelenaya Roscha, is a fascinating place, built specifically to accommodate a small, private and paranoid man. Tours are in Russian but…

6. Abaata Fortress

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7. Vorontsovskaya Cave

14.44 MILES

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8. Abandoned Palace of Culture

14.74 MILES

This abandoned building was once a Palace of Culture in the Soviet era and has some rather impressive interiors that anyone can wander in and explore…