What happened on the Black Sea coast. The Black Sea: what threats it poses

July is in full swing, with it the seaside resort swimming season. So you want to plunge your body heated up by 30-degree heat into the sea foam jets and experience blissful joy. But it was not so .... People who have arrived thousands of miles from their places on the sea in, complain about the cool water, lack of pleasure from swimming and are forced to lie on the beaches "dry".

In addition, there was talk on the Web that the water changed color and acquired a turquoise hue. What is the reason for these phenomena? Let's start with the coolness.

Why is the water in the Black Sea cold in summer?

Well, in fact, why, in mid-July, doctors and the Ministry of Emergency Situations in Anapa give recommendations to limit swimming for organized groups of children due to the low temperature of the water in the sea. And adults, to be honest, having plunged into far from gentle waters, run back. Not comfortable!

So it was on the Anapa beaches in early July.

Water temperature graph in the Anapa area:

Average daily data. As you can see, the coldest water on the eastern coast of the Black Sea is in Anapa.

First version. Coastal upwelling - this is the name of the phenomenon of the rise of deep sea waters to the surface. That is, mixing water, sometimes they also say "turning the sea". For various reasons, the surface warm water goes into the depths, and its place is taken by the colder deeper layers of water.

The simplest cause of cold water is the wind blowing at a certain angle from the side of the warm land. It drives away the heated mass of water from the coast inland. And the night wind, on the contrary, drives cold sea waters to the shore.

The cyclones of the North-West continue their influence, we feel their cold Atlantic breath and we are here.

How much does the surface water of the Black Sea cool during upwelling? The drop reaches from 1-2 to 10-15 degrees Celsius. Sometimes there are very sharp jumps in temperature up to 20 °.

When will the water start to warm up? Not right away. Most often, the phenomenon lasts from 2 to 10 days in the period from June to August.

Second version Other experts talk about the influence of the surge phenomenon, which is more characteristic of winter, but more and more often it began to manifest itself already in summer. As a result, the sea level and temperature change. Poor ecology may be the cause of the phenomenon. The same is the constantly observed bloom of water caused by an overabundance of algae, that is, eutrophication. Plants consume oxygen, soluble in water, which leads to life problems in animals and fish, and therefore to their death. Satellite images show how the color of the Black Sea water differs from others. There is simply no one to purify the water, because the microorganisms living here have been wiped out to cope with it.

Third version: the reason is the South Stream deep-water pipelayer, aimed at Turkey and located in the waters of the Anapa Black Sea waters, just in the area near.

Moving the bottom masses, while strengthening the structures, it raises cold silts to the surface, which cool the water. Sometimes there are emergency spills of oil products, both off the coast and in the waters. Yes, and all human activities are aimed not at purification, but at the pollution of the sea.

Fourth reason- self-cleaning of the sea. A forced process, triggered by the sea itself, to cool the water in order to stop algae growth and keep oxygen in the water. Where upwelling occurs frequently, the water is richer in phosphorus, nitrogen and carbon dioxide. This stimulates the development of phytoplankton, which crustaceans like to feast on and therefore provides food for fish.

Whatever it was, you will have to wait a little or start the hardening process, because water at + 21º + 22º cannot be considered cold, given the belt location of our country. So we will not bask and we will accept what nature gives us with gratitude.

Black Sea problems

About environmental in general, and in the Anapa region in particular, they have been talking a lot for a long time, but so far they are only talking. The degree of its pollution has long exceeded all conceivable limits. Anapa has its own trouble - the water is blooming! The long-standing problem caused by algae such as kamka is not harmful to the sea, and even beneficial to human health. We do not consider the aesthetic side.

However, the fact that every year the degree of growth of the population of algae in the sea becomes more and more, the volume of distribution is wider and even the installation for capturing "green wealth" and utilization acquired by the city does not bring results, is alarming. Despite the coolness, damask has already begun to bloom. This most likely indicates an imbalance in the ecosystem. It is not so easy to struggle with nature itself.

Three days ago, together with my guests, I visited all b and hers to witness with my own eyes the state of the beaches. The water is actually a little cooler than the usual for this time of year, I would even say coldish and did not cause a hot desire to swim.

Especially low water temperature in the Sukko region, barely exceeding +20, but quite clean and transparent:

On the city beach and the beaches of Dzhemete, as I said, there is already a tendency for water to bloom.

Today, just three days later, the sea is getting warmer, the process has begun :-). Swimming becomes a pleasure. But a couple of degrees is still not enough for the norm.

The bluest Black Sea in the world turns turquoise

The fact that the Black Sea changes its color in different periods of the year and even the day from dark blue to turquoise has been known for a long time, in any case, immediately upon arrival here, we drew attention to this fact, which is considered quite normal. Moreover, the sea was painted with stripes, those closer to the coast had a pronounced turquoise hue.

Bolshoy Utrish, early June 2017. The water actually looks a little turquoise.

However, the acquisition of a turquoise hue by the water becomes permanent. For me, this color is very beautiful, but there must be an explanation for any phenomenon.

The fact was reported by NASA in the weekly "Arguments of the week" https://argumenti.ru/science/2017/06/538988.

The well-known American agency supported its statement with photographs, but the Americans have not yet been able to name the reasons for this phenomenon. Our scientists, as always, are silent. How would they know? After all, to monitor the situation, to study the deep processes - you need money, which, as always, is not available for such needs.

The first version of the color change is ecological: the invasion of a special species of phytoplankton, which, by absorbing oxygen, causes irreparable harm to the animal world.

This fact may explain another phenomenon in the Black Sea: the increasingly frequent voluntary release of dolphins onto land. The bodies of these intelligent animals can often be found on the seashore. They simply do not have enough oxygen in the water.

Why did the unfamiliar plankton, unusual for the sea, settled? Most likely, these are the consequences of that ecological sluggishness, mismanagement of man, and what is there, complete permissiveness, which can lead to an ecological catastrophe.

The sea itself is trying to solve the problem of water purification and cooling, therefore the very upwelling is launched - mixing of cold deep layers with warm ones, which inhibits the development of microorganisms, purifying water.

GENEVA, RIA Federal Press. The World Meteorological Organization has published a report stating that in 2013 the concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere reached a record high in the last 30 years.

In the future, this could threaten a catastrophe: acidification of the World Ocean and result in the extinction of entire species. The survival rate of some marine organisms, including corals and molluscs, may plummet, ITAR-TASS writes.

Scientists have calculated that the rate of increase in the concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere will only grow, at least until the middle of the 21st century. The ocean absorbs about a quarter of all carbon dioxide emissions from human activities on the planet, which does not occur without a trace.

This proves once again that the Black Sea is a living biosystem, with its own character, disposition, laws of development and connection with the universe. Everything in nature is linked and interconnected, and if human activity does not fit into the general order of things, nature begins to change itself, often to the detriment of humanity. What we see over and over again more and more often.

So it may be time to seriously think about the consequences of our activities. At least to the best of your ability not to pollute the spaces around?

I will finish the topic from where I began .... The Black Sea is warming up day by day and is waiting for guests, embracing with its foamy waters everyone who is eager to meet him. Waters, albeit slightly turquoise ...

Black Sea water in June 2018

PS: Yesterday 4 June 2018 at The Department of Civil Defense and Public Protection of the resort has introduced a temporary ban on swimming in the Black Sea on all beaches of the resort. Swimming in the waters is prohibited due to low sea water temperatures until 5 June. All responsible persons working in the field of tourist services, parents were given recommendations to strengthen control over the observance of the ban.

Yesterday the water temperature was + 17º, in some areas up to + 16.5º. The ban on swimming in the sea is not only a precautionary one. If the resort's vacationers ignore it, they will be fined from 1 to 5 thousand rubles.

What caused the decrease in water temperature in the Black Sea in June 2018? All the same cold currents that were driven by the north-west wind that blew from the Atlantic with strong gusts all last week.

The official opening of the spa season in Anapa will take place on June 11. By this time, we hope the water will warm up slightly to the required +18, and swimming will resume. Or maybe tomorrow. :)

And so on July 8, 2018 streams of cold sea water from the southern water area from Sochi reached Anapa. The bathing season has been suspended again, only the daredevils are paddling in the icy streams of the Black, which have descended to + 16 ° on the beaches of Anapa, and even less than + 13 ° in Novorossiysk. Forecasters predict recovery of the situation by July 13. But only the Black Sea itself knows when it will again be pleasantly warm, comfortable and soft in summer.

Why can't you swim in cold water? Everything is trite and simple. "Walruses" - drum upwelling. For everyone else, it is fraught with convulsions of the limbs, which leads to death and possible colds. And it’s just uncomfortable.

Black sea summer 2019

The holiday season was opened a week ago. The water approached the mark + 21º + 22º. And today in the Dzhemete region on June 18 I personally experienced the cold sea current. The water is not higher than +18, really cold. Brrrr !!! The people hardly bathe. The beaches are deserted. Peace and quiet!

So only a few daredevils. I think the reasons are all the same as stated above. By the way, there was a dam - algae. The trouble of Anapa.

Although a week ago the sea was clean and the water was warm. Rather, algae began to grow in the warm water, and for self-purification the sea "turned upside down" again. I think two, three, at most five days and the water will become warm again.

The summer is already coming to an end, but the Black Sea in the Anapa region has not yet pleased us with its warm jets. It will not reach +24 in any way. Even in Dzhemete, in the milk water, it is cool, even colder in Sukko and in B. Utrish - it is deeper there. But the sea coolness invigorates at nights, in spite of the 30 - degree heat during the day. And it pleases. 2019 is the best summer for us residents of Anapa. I sympathize with the guests. On the other hand, it is more comfortable to rest, there is no heat and stuffiness.

This is how cold summer it is 19 🙂

We, as a rule, are very surprised at the seemingly completely ridiculous death in the water of people who can swim and feel confident at depth. Often, alcohol intoxication is considered the cause of such inexplicable accidents, but in fact, life is taken by a phenomenon that, alas, only a few people know about - a rip current.

We will tell you about what it is and how to be saved if you are unlucky enough to find yourself in such an ill-fated place.

So, rip current is a very, very dangerous thing that can ruin even professional swimmers.

Attempts to get away from the current do not lead to anything, and the person is simply seized by a panic state.

The most dangerous is considered to be the rip currents of shallow seas with gentle shores, since sand spits do not allow water to return to the sea at low tide. The water pressure in the strait connecting the estuary and the sea increases, which forms a rapid, and a kind of river appears in the middle of the sea with a current velocity of up to 2.5-3.0 m / s.




This is how it looks when the current flows back towards the sea, perpendicular to the coast.

This often happens near the beach during high tides, after which the waves return at different speeds, forming a reverse current.

This is how it might look:



The seething water is not visible here, but the current itself is noticeable and, alas, the people who got into it:





As a rule, the ripple current corridor is narrow: 2-3 meters with a current speed of 4-5 km / h. This rip is not dangerous. But if its width reaches 50 m, and its length is 200-400 meters with a current speed of 15 km / h, this phenomenon becomes deadly!




The signs of a rebound flow are:

• section of bubbling water perpendicular to the shore
• area near the coast with a changed water color
• foam, algae and bubbles that move steadily from the coast to the open sea
• discontinuities in continuous wave bands

But it should be remembered that 80% of dangerous rip currents are usually invisible!

As a rule, rips occur near the coast and can carry a person standing in the water up to their waist into the sea, so you should not go into the water alone, especially if you are not very good at swimming.

Rules of conduct in the rip current

• Do not panic! Calm down and rely on your common sense. Remember that if you know these rules, in 100 cases out of 100 you will be able to get out of the tide!
• Save your energy! Do not resist the current and do not swim to the shore - it is useless. Begin to swim calmly to the side, parallel to the shore. If the rip is narrow, you will come out of it very soon.
• If the rip is wide (from 20 meters or more) ... If it becomes clear that the rip is wide enough, you should relax on the water and do not panic. Remember that the reverse flow cannot be long, which means that after 5 minutes it will stop, after which you can swim in the direction of 50-100 meters and head towards the shore. Do not swim to the shore, as soon as you feel that the current has stopped, it may reappear!

Remember the following!

• Bump leakee never pulls to the bottom. This is not a whirlpool. It moves from the coast along the surface, and not in depth.
• The rip current corridors are not wide. Often their width does not exceed 50 meters, and even more often - 10-20 m. That is, you can get out of the rip by swimming 20-30 meters along the coast.
• The length of the rebound flow is limited. It weakens quickly and ends where the waves peak and break. Surfers call this "line up" and this is where they tend to try to catch the wave. It is located no further than 100 meters from the coast.

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This year the Black Sea resorts are very popular. These are not only the resorts of the Krasnodar Territory, Crimea, but also sunny Bulgaria. Pleasant climate, beautiful landscapes, warm and gentle sea, reasonable prices are what attracts tourists. Even during a difficult economic situation in the country, they are not ready to say goodbye to vacation, and therefore are looking for budget alternatives to fashionable resorts. Not everything is so rosy in the resorts of the Krasnodar Territory, as presented by travel agencies and operators. Their goal is to sell the tour, to attract the attention of vacationers. They will never take responsibility for your vacation, therefore, the choice of a resort must be approached more demandingly and carefully, since, apart from yourself, no one can provide the most pleasant, comfortable and safe conditions.

Shocking news

Infection found in the Black Sea! This news literally blew up the entire world community. Every day, local residents turn to medical institutions with complaints of intestinal infection. It became apparent that the water in the Black Sea is contaminated with microorganisms that cause a similar reaction. in the region is really unfavorable. All local residents and vacationers want to receive complete and reliable information about what is happening, if possible, to protect themselves and their loved ones.

Understanding the reasons

Intestinal infection in the Black Sea is not uncommon. On the one hand, its presence is due to quite objective reasons. When the water temperature reached the anomalous mark of 29 degrees Celsius, it became the reason for the active reproduction of rather dangerous algae. The geographical position of the sea can hardly be called the most successful, and all because the circulation of water in it is very slow. In fact, this is a closed-type reservoir, therefore, pathogens, having appeared in it, only increase their power. If this reason is called the main one, then, perhaps, every year it will appear in the Black Sea. But over the past three years, it really brings discomfort to vacationers.

There is also a different opinion, to which an increasing number of experts are inclined. So, intestinal infection in the Black Sea is the result of excessive activity and a huge appetite of local officials who are trying to squeeze the maximum out of the resorts at the peak of the season. What does it mean? The fact is that the beaches of the same Adler are overcrowded with people, it is simply impossible to swim normally in the sea. Dirt on the beach, garbage and bottles in the sea are normal in resort areas. Is this not the reason for the emergence and active spread of the infection? Moreover, this year tourists noted the presence of sewage and sewage water in the sea. The inaction of local authorities at a time when hospitals are simply overcrowded with patients is striking. With a timely appeal to a medical institution, the infection can be overcome, but the rest will be definitely ruined. It is unlikely that tourists who have gone through all the hell of local hospitals will want to come back here again.

Talking about infection

Let's try to answer the question, what is the infection in the Black Sea in August. Many people call it rotavirus. So this is a rotavirus infection. The disease is characterized by an acute onset, vomiting, weakness, fever.

There are several ways to get infected with an infection, so it has a rather large focus of spread, it often resembles a whole epidemic, which makes it even more dangerous. Adults and children on the beach can get infected while sunbathing and swimming in sea water. Infection also occurs through common objects of use, places of mass gathering of people. In hot conditions, the infection begins to spread even more rapidly. Most often, bacteria infect the lining of the small intestine. Of course, when the first symptoms of the disease are detected, you should immediately contact a specialist and begin treatment in order to shorten the duration of the disease and prevent the development of complications.

How is the situation really

In the high season, all hospitals in Sochi and Adler are overcrowded with patients who have contracted the infection. The situation is really critical, some tourists decided to abandon the trip altogether, fearing for their health. This position is correct, especially if there are small children in the family. Agree, to go at the height of the season to the coast, where the epidemic is raging, is the height of recklessness.

Tourist opinion

Tourists in the resorts of the Krasnodar Territory complain about the state of the water in the sea, its pollution with sewage and waste waters. There are quite a few stories on social networks describing how, in just two days at sea, children are struck by rotavirus infections and instead of a long-awaited vacation, they go on a far from pleasant tour of local hospitals. All stories are the same.

About hospitals

All vacationers of the Krasnodar Territory infected with rotavirus are sent to the Regional Hospital No. 4. If you believe the information about it, then it is designed to serve 110 thousand patients, and in the season up to a million vacationers and tourists. The scale is impressive and amazing. Probably, this is a wonderful medical center with an impressive territory and equipped with modern technology.

In fact, the hospital has about 350 beds, there are only two infectious diseases departments, designed for 110 patients. You certainly cannot count on an attentive and cordial attitude towards patients, and even more so qualified medical care. Hospital staff complain about a shortage of specialists, staff and a huge number of infected patients. In the conditions of unsanitary conditions prevailing in a medical institution, it is not possible to recover, even to improve their condition. It is for this reason that many tourists prefer to be treated with their own means.

Authorities response

Rospotrebnadzor could not stand aside and answered everyone's question, is there any? So why are the city's hospitals literally overflowing with people during the high season? Rospotrebnadzor is sure that this is not an infection in the Black Sea at all, but banal food poisoning of a massive nature. According to him, it is simply impossible to avoid the spread of intestinal infection during high air temperatures, and vacationers often visit catering establishments on the beach, resort, without observing basic hygiene requirements. They often purchase sweets, fruits and food from vendors on the beach.

The situation is aggravated by the aggravated heat. Under the influence of direct active sunlight, it is quite easy to get which the same vomiting, fever and general weakness can become.

What to do in case of defeat

Is the Black Sea as dangerous as the media talk about it? How to protect yourself and your children from infection? These questions are actually very important.

When the first symptoms of infection are detected, you must immediately seek help from medical specialists, undergo a comprehensive examination to establish the exact cause of what is happening and begin to be treated. Before the arrival of the doctor, it is better to place the patient in a cool place, give him as much liquid as possible to drink in order to prevent dehydration. Of course, it should be liquid at room temperature, in no case ice water from the refrigerator.

Trying to prevent defeat

Doctors strongly recommend that parents not take children under 3 years old to other climatic zones. A sharp change in climate can have an extremely negative impact on the still not strong child's body, making it vulnerable to various infections, including rotavirus. Today you can see a picture of how families with very tiny children spend all day on a crowded beach, trying to get the most out of their vacation. It is clear that in such conditions the probability of infection or getting the same heatstroke is quite high. Children on the beach are at risk.

Going on vacation, especially with small children, be more careful when choosing a hotel, give preference only to air-conditioned rooms, choose only trusted cafes for your meals, or cook on your own.

If you have chosen the resorts of the Black Sea coast, you should not visit them in the high season. Even if the water in the Black Sea is not contaminated, from the mass gathering of people, overcrowded beaches and cafes, the likelihood of infection and infection does not decrease. Remember that you are primarily responsible for your health and the health of your children, so you should not expose yourself to even minimal risks - it is better to give up rest altogether.

We go where we want. We thought about it and decided that we still want to go to the sea. And not at all because this is a "stereotype of recent years." And why the last - if you think, years of this stereotype is decent, remember at least about Soviet health resorts, sanatoriums, pioneer camps on the shores of the Black Sea. We suggest not to think about stereotypes - health is more important. We found as many as five reasons to be on the sea coast, listen to the sound of the waves, look at the crimson sunset over the sea and admire the horizon line. Straight line: only sky and water.

1. At the resort, you can fill the deficiency of vitamin D

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Vitamin D is produced in the skin under the influence of ultraviolet rays - it is not surprising that the inhabitants of the North absolutely lack it, especially in winter. “Lack of vitamin D is typical for 95-98% of residents of northern latitudes and central parts of Russia,” says a psychotherapist, Ph.D., author of a patented technique for correcting eating behavior and losing weight. Recently, a deficiency of this vitamin has been noted among residents of southern latitudes. This is due to the fact that people use too strong sunscreen and are less outdoors.

And this shortage affects literally all aspects of life. “The role of vitamin D is broader than participation in phosphorus-potassium metabolism and prevention of osteoporosis and rickets,” says Ekaterina Pushkova, pediatrician, allergist-immunologist at the Atlas Medical Center. "It participates in immune reactions, in cell differentiation, and reduces inflammation." The level of the substance has to be replenished with the help of vitamins with therapeutic doses (and they are much higher than the prophylactic doses, as Mikhail Gavrilov explains).

To prevent vitamin D deficiency, you need to spend 20 minutes a day in the sun with open hands and face.

Without washing - so that there is a fatty film on the face. Can you do it right now? You can find out by looking out the window.

Theoretically, you can stock up on this vitamin by going on vacation to a seaside resort: “Vitamin D belongs to the fat-soluble category and will be stored in the fat depot for some time, three to four months,” recalls Mikhail Gavrilov.

2. Sea sand is good for feet, sea water is good for skin

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The benefits are primarily cosmetic. A romantic walk along the surf can replace a hike to a pedicure specialist. The fact is that wet sand is an excellent exfoliant, it helps the skin of the feet (and not only feet) to get rid of dead cells and renew, which makes the hardened limbs soften and take on a decent look.

It is desirable that the sand is very fine - the beaches of the Seychelles, Dominican Republic, Bali or Cambodia are ideal.

In addition, walking on the sand is also a kind of foot massage, which is considered useful by followers of alternative medicine: they claim that foot massage helps relieve stress, improve blood circulation and strengthen immunity.

With regard to sea water, options are possible. For example, with eczema and atopic dermatitis, it should be avoided. With psoriasis - on the contrary, splash in it more often. And for those who suffer from acne, doctors advise to sunbathe (in moderation, of course): vitamin D is also known for its antibacterial properties.

3. At the resort, we move more and eat better

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The debaters will surely find an answer to this statement: yes, exercise with a shovel in the country is also great fitness. But not now! In winter, many summer residents, even wealthy ones, prefer not to break through to the site through the snowdrifts, but calmly wait for the snow to melt. And there is nothing to weed. In apartments, summer residents, of course, lack the opportunity to warm up. Sea resorts are a different matter.

For 10 minutes of swimming in the sea, a 70 kg person burns 70 calories. For half an hour of walking on the sand, he also spends 158 calories, and even protects the joints, for which walking and running on soft surfaces are very useful.

At the same time, it also strengthens the muscles of the legs (when walking), shoulders, back and arms (when swimming). But he may also decide to play beach volleyball, go for a mountain walk or ride a bike!

Meals at the resort are another story. If you've traveled to one of the Mediterranean or Southeast Asian countries, you'll likely be eating more fish and seafood (and consuming more omega-3 fatty acids, which you probably lack) and vegetables (vitamins and fiber) than at home. Additional benefits for the heart, blood vessels and mood. A person who has just had a good dinner always has a good mood, doesn't it?

4. Sea air has a beneficial effect on the lungs

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And our ancestors knew this very well - to remember at least one who suffered from tuberculosis, whom we presumptuously rank among the ancestors. “The sea air contains practically all known mineral elements,” says Ekaterina Pushkova. - In composition, it is close to human blood plasma: it is a very physiological composition, and negative ionization helps microelements to penetrate into human tissues and saturate them comfortably for mucous membranes.

Inhalation with ionized air in a seaside resort occurs without discomfort, it is not perceived as a medical procedure. "

“The healing effect is moisturizing, relieving inflammation,” continues Ekaterina Pushkova. - Breathing in the fresh air of the sea is useful for those who suffer from tuberculosis and obstructive pulmonary disease (it would be nice if there were fewer of them, of course), recovering from pneumonia or bronchitis. But, of course, it is useful not only for lung diseases. Residents of megalopolises breathe polluted air with a high concentration of tar and exhaust gases, it maintains inflammation of the mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract, and the susceptibility to infections increases. The sea air suppresses inflammation, restores mucous membranes. "

The second explanation is offered by the American oceanographer, popularizer of science Wallace J. Nichols, author of the book "Blue Mind": he claims that the seascape has a calming effect on the psyche by itself.

The most understandable is the third scientific explanation associated with the familiar vitamin D. “This substance is involved in the synthesis of dopamine, which has a stimulating effect,” explains Mikhail Gavrilov. - Low dopamine levels are associated with poor motivation, lack of energy, and problems with controlling emotions. It is no coincidence that seasonal spleen covers many in autumn and winter, when daylight hours are shortened and it is impossible to get a sufficient dose of vitamin D in the sun. Lack of vitamin D in adults can lead to seasonal affective disorder, depression, obesity and reduced immunity. ” So away from doubts - it's time to go to sea.

The number of passengers who went on airplanes to the Black Sea resorts has already increased 1.5 times compared to last year, according to the Vnukovo airport. Another piece of news - the Black Sea has become turquoise due to algal blooms. Environmentalists say this is an indicator of good water quality. "AiF" checked what was happening on the beaches of the Krasnodar Territory.

Sochi: where to eat and swim?

Sochi keeps the brand of an elite resort. However, in June the weather was not pleasant. But the city hosts the Confederations Cup matches, and the atmosphere is festive. The further summer program is also rich: you can visit the performances of the circus "Du Soleil", and ice shows, and music festivals.

Yes, rest in Sochi remains expensive. However, there are places where you don't need to spend 1000 rubles for lunch - many inexpensive canteens have been opened in the city. In restaurants, chefs offer dishes made from local products: Cossack lamb ribs, borscht with donuts and bacon, dumplings.

Open-topped double-decker sightseeing buses roam the streets. “There were no such people in the city before,” says a local resident. V. Mikhailenko... “I myself recently took a ride from Sochi to the Olympic Park and listened to a review lecture.”

“I came to Sochi for the first time,” says Tatiana Babchinskaya... - I with my husband and a small child settled in the Imereti lowland - near the Olympic Park, Sochi Park. We also visited Rosa Khutor. Everything is very beautiful, European-style - impressive. But Adler was unpleasantly struck: chaotic tent trade does not paint the resort at all ”.

The beaches of Sochi, while there are few tourists, remain fairly clean. However, locals recommend going to the Olympic Park for swimming. “There is an open sea, and even before the Olympic construction, when there were wild beaches, the locals preferred to swim and sunbathe in this very place,” advises V. Mikhailenko. “Now everything is comfortable, and the quality of the water has not deteriorated.”

Accommodation (cost per day):
Bed (hostel)	from 500 rubles
1-room apartment	from 1.5 thousand rubles
Hotel room 3 *	from 4.2 thousand rubles
Hotel room 5 *, breakfast included	from 42 thousand rubles
Nutrition:
100 g kebab	from 200 rubles.
100 ml dry red wine
	from 180 rubles.
Lunch for 1 person in the dining room	from 350 rubles.
Beach:
	is free
Deck chair + umbrella	from 150 rubles. in hour
Ticket to the water park	1.5 thousand rubles, children under 5 free of charge
Dolphinarium ticket
Skypark, preferential, children under 5	is free
Sochi Park

Anapa: warm sea, seaweed, low prices

Shallow sea, sandy beaches: Anapa is a resort for families with children. And the city was filled with tourists from the very beginning of the summer holidays. Among the new entertainments: the Bora-Bora aqua complex, the Sukko Valley park, the extreme attraction Zip Line.

“We are 100% loaded,” says the owner of the hotel. Edward Bedrosov... - But there are almost no early bookings now. Although 7-8 years ago, when the economic situation was more stable, the numbers were sold already in January. And we haven’t raised prices for several years. ”

“In my opinion, rest in Anapa is slightly cheaper than in other resorts of the region,” says the tourist. Elena Vdovichenko... "But there are few places where bank cards are accepted, so I advise you to take more cash with you."

At the end of July - in August, algae appear in the Anapa Sea. Their scientific name is "stray cladofora", and in common parlance - kamka. When the water temperature rises to 23 degrees (and last year it reached 27-28 degrees), the dam begins to multiply rapidly - it grows up to 120 meters per day. These algae are filamentous, and it is almost impossible to get them out of the water. Local authorities are trying to solve the problem: they are negotiating the purchase of equipment for harvesting algae abroad. By the way, they are common on other beaches of the world, for example, in Italy.

Accommodation (cost per day):
Bed (hostel)	from 500 rubles
1-room apartment	from 1.8 thousand rubles
Hotel room 3 *	from 4 thousand rubles
Hotel room 5 *, all inclusive	21.3 thousand rubles
Nutrition:
100 g kebab	from 160 rubles.
100 ml dry red wine
	from 150 rubles.
Lunch for 1 person in the dining room	from 350 rubles.
Beach:
	is free
Deck chair + umbrella	from 100 rubles. in hour
Ticket to the water park	1200 rubles, children under 5 free of charge
Dolphinarium ticket	800 rub., Children under 5 years old free

Gelendzhik: embankment, mountains, pines

This year Gelendzhik has updated its embankment (by the way, the longest in Europe - 12 km) - a new section has been built overlooking the sea. There are also bike paths and exercise equipment. There are flowers all around. In general, everything is like in the best resorts in the world.

“I love Gelendzhik for the mountains, the sea and the pines,” admits Anna Zubova from Khabarovsk. - This year I was pleasantly surprised that all the stalls have led to the same style. All are located on one side and do not spoil the view. " New entertainment appeared at the resort. This is a Roman park, where you can see performances from the life of the ancient Romans, and the largest fountain in the region. A large gastronomic festival will take place in mid-July: the most famous Russian chefs will compete in their art and hold master classes.

Accommodation (cost per day):
Bed (hostel)	from 500 rubles
1-room apartment	from 2 thousand rubles
Hotel room 3 *	from 4 thousand rubles
Hotel room 5 *, breakfast included	12.5 thousand rubles
Nutrition:
100 g kebab	from 150 rubles.
100 ml dry red wine
	from 160 rubles.
Lunch for 1 person in the dining room	from 180 rubles.
Beach:
	is free
Deck chair + umbrella	RUB 150 in hour
Ticket to the water park	1400 rubles, children under 5 years old are free
Dolphinarium ticket	adult 900 rubles, children 600 rubles, children under 5 free of charge

Dolmens, waterfalls, caves

What must be seen in Sochi and the surrounding area?

A. Staroverov, Murmansk

Among the most popular excursions in Sochi is, of course, a trip to the sites of the 2014 Winter Olympic Games and Krasnaya Polyana. But in the vicinity of the "summer" Russian capital there are many other completely unique sights.

So, in Skypark you need to walk along one of the longest pedestrian bridges in the world. Its length is 439 m, height is 207 m. The bridge is held by 8 cables.

Do not forget to visit the Matsesta Valley - its healing hydrogen sulphide springs. In her hospital, everyone can visit a doctor and receive a referral for a course of baths.

Another point of attraction is the Eagle Rocks, where, having climbed to a height of 379 m, you will see the sculpture of Prometheus.

Agursky waterfalls are cascades of water falling into the Blue Lake, where you can swim. However, in the Sochi region, there are waterfalls on almost every river, and for tourists they even created a route called "33 waterfalls". It is interesting to visit the Vorontsovskiy caves, which have 10 entrances, and the Volkonskiy dolmen - the only monolithic stone house in the world. He is at least 5 thousand years old! Scientists are still wondering who and why it was built. All in all, there are 200 dolmens in the Sochi area.