This Black Sea resort town includes wide sandy beaches, clear swimming waters and a UNESCO-listed historic center with a Genoese fortress and the Church of the Assumption.
Anapa lies on Russia's Black Sea coast in Krasnodar Krai, where Mediterranean-influenced climate creates warm summers with temperatures around 25°C (77°F). Walk through the ruins of ancient Greek Gorgippia, climb the 19th-century lighthouse for views across the bay, or spend an afternoon at the sandy northern beaches. The town's cultural calendar includes the annual Kinoshock Film Festival, while local sanatoria welcome visitors seeking therapeutic mud treatments and mineral springs.
Getting to Anapa
You'll find direct flights to Anapa International Airport from Moscow and St. Petersburg. The town's railway station connects to major Russian cities, and the bus station serves regional destinations. During summer months, you can also arrive by boat at the passenger port.
Weather and Seasonal Activities
Summer temperatures hover around 25°C (77°F), with winter staying relatively mild at 5-10°C (41-50°F). The calmest seas and least rainfall occur from June to September, making these months ideal for swimming. Spring and autumn bring strong winds up to 50 mph - plan indoor activities or coastal walks during these seasons.
Archaeological Sites and Museums
At the Gorgippia Archaeological Museum, you'll walk among stone foundations of 2nd-century BCE buildings and see ancient Greek pottery, coins, and household items. The Museum of Local History on Protapova Street documents the Black Sea maritime trade, regional farming practices, and coastal settlements through artifacts and photographs.
Black Sea Coast
The northern beaches stretch for several kilometers with fine sand and shallow water entry. Water temperatures reach 24°C (75°F) between May and October. South of town, hiking paths in the Bolshoy Utrish Wildlife Preserve wind through groves of juniper and pistachio trees that grow right up to the rocky shore.
Cultural Calendar
Watch Russian and international films at beach screenings during September's Kinoshock Film Festival. The Blue-eyed Anapa song Festival brings musicians to outdoor stages throughout summer. At the Town Theater of Anapa, you can attend plays and concerts year-round, while local cultural centers host regular art exhibitions and music performances.
