People come to the village on the Black Sea coast to look at the old tulip tree and beautiful waterfalls in the Shakhe river valley. Find out from the reviews of tourists whether it is worth resting in Golovinka in 2021 and what are the pros and cons of the resort.
Resort impressions
Golovinka stretches at the mouth of one of the largest rivers of the Black Sea coast - Shakhe, exactly in the middle between Sochi and Lazarevskoe. It is here that the popular excursion route "33 waterfalls" runs. Thousands of tourists pass through the village to admire the picturesque cascades and relict forests.
According to vacationers, the resort is loved for its comfortable pebble beach and picturesque green surroundings.
Golovinka is a good place to stay in the private sector. In addition to rooms, apartments and turnkey houses, there is a wide choice of housing! Visitors are welcomed by the resort "Cote d'Azur", guest houses, mini-hotels, recreation centers, and in the vicinity of the village there are campsites for autotourists.
Valya: "The village of Golovinka is for those who like a quieter vacation. Inexpensive, not crowded, clean sea and enough entertainment. If you want variety, you can go to Lazarevskoye or Sochi. Electric trains and buses run on schedule quite often."
Olka: "I liked the clear sea, smooth entrance, dolphins (!) - they can be seen from the beach, spaciousness and cleanliness on the beach. A railway runs along the coastline. Housing is rented right from the edge of the platform! How to sleep there at night is a big question."
Is it expensive to rest
In the high season of 2021, one place without treatment in a double room of the Cote d'Azur sanatorium costs from 3,600 rubles per day. Prices for a double room with a private bathroom in hotels and guest houses start at 1,500 rubles. For this money, you will be offered accommodation 1 km from the beach. A double room in a 3 * hotel with a swimming pool near the sea will cost 3500 rubles. Look for accommodation in Golovinka on Hotelluk and Daily.
According to vacationers, in the summer of 2021, food in Golovinka is worth, as in other resorts of the Krasnodar Territory. In a budget canteen for two, you will dine for 550-700 rubles.
Alexx1969: "Before that, we were in Adler for two years. It is very noisy, the sea is not so clean, and it was much more expensive. We ate in canteens, there are several of them in Golovinka. We were in all and everywhere liked it, tasty and quite normal prices."
The best hotels in Golovinka
What is the sea and beaches in Golovinka
In the area of Golovinka there is a railway along the sea. The village beach stretches from the north of the mouth of the Shakhe for 700 m. The coast, 30 to 60 m wide, is covered with medium and small pebbles. The entrance to the sea is gentle and safe for children. The water is clean, but after the rains, the river takes out garbage into the sea.
To the south of the Shakhe estuary there is a sand and pebble beach of the sanatorium. It is 350 meters long and 10 to 30 meters wide. At the exit from the beach, there is a small market and shops with resort goods.
According to reviews, there is no such crowd in Golovinka as on the beaches in the urban part of Sochi. Vacationers can rent sun loungers, have a snack in a cafe and have fun on water attractions.
Olga: "The sea is clean, during the season you can see dolphins, swim up close, the sensations are indescribable. The beach is pebble. There is a place for a sun lounger, umbrella and company at any time."
Panorama of the beach in Golovinka
Things to do
According to reviews, boat trips and amateur diving are popular in Golovinka. Fans of fishing go on boats in the open sea, fish from the shore and in the trout farm, which is located in the valley of the Shakhe River. As in other resorts of the Black Sea coast, those wishing to ride ATVs. Tourists like excursions "33 waterfalls", to the Adyghe village of Tkhagapsh, the Prokhladny canyon in the Zubovaya Shchel, to the picturesque waterfalls in the Yakornaya Shchel and to Abkhazia.
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Lydia Naumova: "The century-old tulip tree blooms in spring, but the power and beauty are impressive. I advise you to look."
Vacation with children
According to vacationers, Golovinka is a great option for a family vacation. The beaches of the resort are suitable for children, and there is plenty of room for walking in the village. Take your child to the famous tulip tree and see the monument to the Decembrists. Enjoy a catamaran ride with the whole family! For entertainment, parents and children travel to Sochi or Lazarevskoye.
Alexander: "This is a place for children and parents. No smoking, drunkenness, noise. Magnificent fragrant air, peace and quiet. The guest house" Castle by the Sea "has new pools and playgrounds for children, a water park with slides and animation is better than Turkey."
When is the best time to go
Golovinka is located in the center of the resort area of Greater Sochi. The village has a subtropical climate. The beach season lasts from May to October, but most tourists rest in July and August. At this time, the air temperature rises to + 30 ° С, and sea water - up to + 26 ... + 27 ° С. Humidity is high, so it is hot and stuffy even near the seashore.
More comfortable weather in Golovinka is in June and September. In early summer and autumn, parents with children and elderly tourists like to relax in the village. Find out when to relax in Sochi.
Mirage: "In September we were magically lucky with the weather! Only two times it rained in Golovinka. At night! All our 10 days were sunny."
According to reviews, in 2021, married couples, parents with children and aged tourists will be comfortable in Golovinka. The village has a large selection of housing, good infrastructure and good pebble beaches. The competition between private traders is great, so the prices for guest houses, food and excursions are not lifted to the skies.
Nearby there is a beautiful valley of a mountain river, orchards, chestnut and beech forests. The main disadvantage of the resort is the railway, which runs right along the seashore.
