There is a special pleasure during an autumn trip to the world of palm trees, eucalyptus trees, deserted beaches. The sea, waiting for winter to come, is still beautiful. The mountain peaks, whitened by the first snow, are temptingly attractive.
A vacation in Sochi in November is an opportunity to enjoy the beauty, healing power of the area without the hustle and bustle of the people, the active pace of modern life. You can choose a luxurious hotel room as a place of residence. Prices in November are significantly lower than in summer.
Sanatoriums, SPA - salons are not packed with vacationers. The gray, gloomy month of central Russia becomes lighter and passes quickly, with health benefits.
Weather
November in Sochi is the borderline between autumn and winter. To have time to visit the atmosphere of autumn Sochi, you need to come here in the first half of the month. In the second half, it rains (according to statistics, it lasts 11 days), storms, winter surprises.
The wind is intensifying. The heat in the resort at this time is formed due to the subtropical climate. The average temperature is around 15 ° C during the day and 8 ° C at night. The sea water warms up to 14 ° С. It is no longer possible to swim in it, but modern pools with heated seawater are being replaced.
Is it cold in November
During rest in the first half of the month, when there is no rain, it is necessary to warm yourself with warm clothes during evening walks. Together with the rains (Sochi winter), humidity increases, and one's own feelings of temperature change.
Gusty wind adds a chill feeling. At this time, a warm jacket, sweater will not hurt. Sunny days are becoming fewer and the length of daylight hours is decreasing. The sun actively shines for about 4 hours a day. It gets dark already at 17 o'clock.
Sometimes, due to the action of the Black Sea, the air temperature rises to 18 ° C. Cold snaps down to 0 ° C are also possible.
What to watch
In November, in the absence of a beach holiday on the shore, there is time to get to know the resort and its attractions. Greater Sochi is considered a star among the resorts of Russia. After the 2014 Olympics, unique complexes appeared here, which increased the popularity of the resort.
In small settlements, tourist activity in November drops sharply. This once again confirms the correctness of the choice of rest in Sochi. Interesting events and holidays are still held here.
Independently or together with an excursion, it is proposed to visit:
- Olympic Park. All sports facilities built for the 2014 Olympics are located here. Olympic village where athletes lived. The atmosphere of the history of the games has been preserved, all facilities, for example, the Fisht stadium, the Iceberg Sports Palace, the Ice Palace are functioning. The Sochi Autodrom racing complex has a Formula 1 track;
- Sochi National Park. Mount Akhun with an observation deck is located in one of the first national parks in Russia. Famous waterfalls (Maiden's Tears, Dragon's Mouth, Agursky), canyons, caves;
- Karting track. On it at the karting school professional athletes are taught, competitions are held;
- Skypark is a long (440 m) pedestrian suspension bridge at an altitude of 207 m.
Arboretum. Among the unique gardens, there are over 1,500 thousand different types of shrubs and trees typical for the climatic conditions of many countries. In the aquarium of the arboretum, the inhabitants of the Red Sea swim freely;
During the walk you can see the Akhshtyr Gorge, the Black Sea coast. There are high-rise rides for brave people: swings, Banji 207 and 69.
Vacation with children
A November trip with children will be as enjoyable as in summer. If you need to improve your health, you can use the treatment rooms of sanatoriums, health resorts. Walking in beautiful places complements the children's health improvement opportunities.
In Sochi, for them (in the Luna Park), attractions, railways, swings, carousels work all year round. Walking along the beautiful alleys of the park, you can take sports equipment from the rental service and complement the walk with active movement. Delicious pastries are offered on the city's waterfront.
The hotels host entertainment programs. At the beginning of the month, Sochi hosts the Kinotavrik International Art Festival. Visiting the Oceanarium, children will see a real tiger shark, stingrays, moray eels, ball fish, important catfish. They can feed tame carp.
Daredevils are given the opportunity to swim alongside predators along with experienced scuba divers. A walk through a relict forest with thickets of Colchis boxwood and rhododendrons complements the pleasure.
Tours
November rest is most often associated with the desire of tourists to get medical treatment in sanatoriums, boarding houses. But between healing procedures there will be breaks, which are filled with participation in excursions, independent visits to museums and galleries.
Expositions in the "Museum of City History", "Ethnographic Museum" of Lazarevsky, "Museum of the History of Adler", art gallery "Plastic in a Tree" in the Khosta district will tell about the history and life of the region. There are many options for excursion programs in the city.
Among them: "The fairy-tale city of Sochi", "Wonderful gorge of the Khosta river", "All the symbols of Abkhazia in one day", "Valley of legends: 33 waterfalls and the Adyghe show", etc.
The cost of travel
Financial spending during holidays in November will be less than in summer. On average, the price reduction is considered to be 35%. This is achieved by lowering the price of accommodation for all services.
For example, a trip for three days of November holidays will cost 2,500 rubles. It is convenient to choose a tour, book it in advance and go on a carefree vacation.
For a family of two adults and a child living in Moscow, you can choose an option costing from 14,000 to 25,000, depending on the duration (from 5 to 10 nights) and the category of the hotel.
For 3 nights, one tourist will pay with the flight from 3,000 rubles. Duration of rest in 7 days will cost 6,000 rubles. along with the passage. The tour price includes flight, transfer, accommodation, meals (if specified), insurance. Having carefully analyzed the offers of tour operators, you can find an inexpensive vacation option.
Reviews of tourists
Surrounded by majestic mountain peaks, mighty sea spaces, awaiting the onset of winter, create a special atmosphere that attracts tourists. Any day of magical relaxation is filled with wellness procedures, swimming in warm pools, participation in interesting excursions telling about the ancient history of the region, its natural and man-made sights.
Conclusion
The favorable geographical position of the resort, its infrastructure allows you to relax here at any time of the year. Even a rainy November does not diminish the dignity of the famous vacation spot. Moreover, it takes place without huge financial costs, surrounded by beautiful nature, convenience, warmth and coziness in modern hotels.