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Anapa
Anapa is a Black Sea resort for a 2–3 day beach stop, not a base for the region. Go for the sand and the shallow sea; skip if you want mountains or nightlife.
Anapa is a family-oriented beach town on the Black Sea coast of Krasnodar Krai, about 150 km northwest of Sochi. Its main draw is a long, sandy beach and a shallow, warm sea. The town itself has a small historic core and a few museums, but most visitors come for the coast. Two nights are enough for a beach break; one day is enough to see the sights.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- RUB
- Best months
- June–September
- avoid November–March (cold, many facilities closed)
- Airport
- AAQ
- Nights
- 2
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Anapa102 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Anapa, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Foreign-issued cards, ATMs and most transfers do not work: see Insurance & payments above.Russia-wide
- SafetyAnapa is generally safe for tourists, but petty theft can occur on crowded beaches.
- Emergency numbers102 police · 101 fire and ambulance · 112 Unified emergency (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportAAQ Vityazevo Airport (Anapa) (About 15 km (9.3 mi) north of town; Aeroflot from Moscow.AAQ Vityazevo Airport (Anapa) (About 9.3 mi (15 km) north of town; Aeroflot from Moscow.
- Getting aroundThe town is walkable along the beachfront.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee₽150–300
- Sit-down mealLunch (main course)₽400–800
- BeerBeer (0.5 L)₽100–200
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxi₽300–500
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry₽200–500
- Budget bedHostel bed, a night, per personRUB 1,000
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomRUB 4,000
- High-end bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomRUB 7,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget RUB 3,000 · Mid RUB 6,000 · High RUB 12,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- AAQ Vityazevo Airport (Anapa) (About 15 km (9.3 mi) north of town; Aeroflot from Moscow. Check)AAQ Vityazevo Airport (Anapa) (About 9.3 mi (15 km) north of town; Aeroflot from Moscow. Check)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Feb
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Mar
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Apr
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
May
not flagged
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Oct
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Nov
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Dec
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Best: Jun–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jan (0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C) low), wettest Dec (13 rain days), driest Jul (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Anapa: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
12 rd
Feb
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
10 rd
Mar
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
11 rd
Apr
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
9 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
8 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5 rd
Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
Oct
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
Nov
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
11 rd
Dec
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
13 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town is walkable along the beachfront. Buses and marshrutkas connect the airport, railway station and outlying areas. Taxis are available; agree on the price before the ride.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1.5 h
Bus or marshrutka, about 1 h
See the port and the memorials from WWII.
Gelendzhik
goDoor to door: About 2 h
Bus or marshrutka, about 1.5 h
Another resort town with a longer beach and a safari park.
Door to door: About 4–5 h
Bus or marshrutka, about 3–4 h
Too far for a day trip; stay overnight.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Central beach area
Closest to the sea and main promenade; most hotels and guesthouses here.
Along Pionersky Prospekt
Further from the centre but quieter; many sanatoriums and resorts.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₽2,000–4,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- ₽4,000–8,000 excl. bed
- High
- ₽8,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse double room1 × 2 nights × RUB 4,000 | RUB 8,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × RUB 6,000 | RUB 24,000 |
| Airport transfer (both ways)2 × RUB 1,000 · check | RUB 2,000 |
| Local bus ride2 × RUB 30 | RUB 60 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | RUB 3,410 |
| Trip total≈ RUB 9,370 per person per day, bed included | RUB 37,470 |
2026 estimate in rubles; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | ₽150–300 |
| Lunch (main course) | ₽400–800 |
| Beer (0.5 L) | ₽100–200 |
| 5 km taxi | ₽300–500 |
| Museum entry | ₽200–500 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Many hotels and restaurants close from October to May; check ahead.
- The sea can have jellyfish in late summer.
- Cash is king; card acceptance is limited, especially outside the centre.
- Check your government's travel advice for Russia before planning a trip.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 102
- Fire and ambulance
- 101
- Unified emergency
- 112
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По этому адресу, пожалуйстаTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police102
- Fire and ambulance101
- Unified emergency112
Embassy
Most embassies are in Moscow. The nearest consulate for many countries is in Sochi (check).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Airport → town centre: about ₽1,000–1,500 by taxi, about 20 min (check)
- Bus from railway station to centre: about ₽30
Say or show
- Здравствуйте — Hello (ZDRA-stvooy-te)
- Спасибо — Thank you (spa-SEE-ba)
- Сколько? — How much? (SKOL-ka)
- Где пляж? — Where is the beach? (gde plyazh)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Anapa. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: June–September · avoid November–March (cold, many facilities closed)
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for the beach, Gorgippia ruins and the archaeological museum.
- Eat pages with seasonal opening hours.
- Transport pages with airport and railway station schedules.
Sources
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