Plan a Sea of Azov summer 2024 trip: Yeysk, Golubitskaya, Dolzhanskaya. Warm shallow sea, long sandy beaches, family fun, sample prices and travel options.
Summer breaks on the Sea of Azov are drawing more and more travelers, thanks to a distinctive character and a sensible price tag. The region is known for its gentle climate and long sandy beaches—ideal for families and for anyone craving peace and quiet away from the city rush. Natural beauty, a clean environment and a practical infrastructure set the stage for a comfortable, varied holiday.
Along this coast, you can switch between watersports and excursions to historical and natural landmarks. Resorts such as Yeysk, the stanitsas of Golubitskaya and Dolzhanskaya, and the village of Peresyp offer stays ranging from cozy guesthouses to modern hotels—though the latter are fewer in number.
This article explores what makes an Azov summer so appealing, which resorts to consider, and what experiences and services await travelers in 2024.
The Sea of Azov warms quickly, reaching a comfortable 24–26°C at the start of summer—especially attractive for families with children. The region’s mild weather steers clear of extreme heat and sharp temperature swings, creating ideal conditions for swimming, sunbathing and beach strolls. The result is time by the water that’s both pleasant and reassuringly safe.
Azov’s beaches impress with their natural beauty and ease of use. They stretch for kilometers, leaving plenty of space for everyone to enjoy the sea and sun. A sandy bottom and shallow waters make them ideal for families with children, ensuring safe, comfortable swimming. Clean sand and the absence of stones and litter create pleasant conditions for walks, play and unwinding. The coastline here is broad, which helps avoid crowding and lets you settle into a calmer rhythm of rest in nature.
Clean water and fresh air are among the coast’s biggest draws. The absence of major industrial facilities and significant pollution sources helps preserve the area’s natural purity. The beaches are kept in good order, appealing to travelers looking for a quiet, clean spot to switch off.
Prices stay low primarily because of the type of lodging available. The backbone here is small guesthouses, holiday centers and budget campsites, most of which offer accommodation without meals. Hotels with meal plans are fewer, and properties with high service levels and well-developed facilities are rare. You won’t find pricey hotels and restaurants in the stanitsas, but you will find wide sandy beaches and home-style cafés. The emphasis is on simple comforts rather than gloss—and that suits many visitors just fine.
Beyond the beach, the Azov coast offers plenty of action for all ages and interests. Among water sports, windsurfing and kitesurfing are especially popular, with shallow beaches and steady winds well-suited to both. You can also try surfing and water-skiing, while diving and snorkeling open a window onto the Azov’s underwater world. The sea is known for diverse fish, attracting both amateur and seasoned anglers, with options for independent outings or guided trips.
There are also horseback excursions through scenic coastal areas, along with amusement parks, waterparks, kids’ zones and family entertainment complexes—most of them concentrated in Yeysk.
The resort city of Yeysk on Taganrog Bay offers more than beaches and waterparks: there are cultural venues, engaging museums and picturesque parks. The 3 km Yeysk Spit is part of the Yeysk Peninsula. Gostiny Dvor, a complex of buildings laid down the year the city was founded, is a smaller-scale version of the namesake in Saint Petersburg. One of the region’s most scenic corners is the Yeysk Liman, separated from the Sea of Azov. The Taganrog Embankment is a popular street set on a slight rise, with fine views over Taganrog Bay. Among the city’s main entertainment spots are the Nemo waterpark, an open-air Dolphinarium known for shows with dolphins, fur seals and belugas, and the Shark Reef Oceanarium—the first oceanarium on the Azov coast, opened in 2009. The Yeysk Sea Port stands on the Yeysk Spit, surrounded by docks and piers.
Lower prices here are largely due to the hotel base. It’s mostly small guesthouses, holiday centers and budget campsites with accommodation only. There are few All Inclusive hotels, and properties with high service levels and extensive infrastructure are the exception.
Budget accommodation on the Azov coast starts from 15,000 rubles per week for a family of two adults and two children (no meals). Choosing a hotel with meals, a family of four will pay between 35,000 and 94,000 rubles for a week, depending on the plan (breakfast or full board).
All Inclusive stays are possible, but such properties are scarce. In Temryuk District, Tizdar Family Resort & Spa 5* offers an Ultra All Inclusive program. In June, six nights with all-inclusive meals for two adults and two children start from 335,220 rubles (and for seven-night June dates, prices can exceed 500,000 rubles per room for a family).
Food prices in the Azov region are roughly 10–15% lower than in Russia’s major cities.
Tour operators cite several examples of tour costs (hotel only, transport not included) on the Azov coast of Krasnodar Krai. The Antey holiday base: 7 nights in an Economy room without meals from 8.4 thousand rubles for two; for a family of four (2 adults + 2 children) from 11.9 thousand rubles total. Onix Golubitskaya hotel: 7 nights in a Standard room without meals costs 17.5 thousand rubles for two; for a 2+2 family from 23,100 rubles in a room with a kitchen. Asteria boarding house in June 2024: 7 nights in a Standard room with breakfast is 28.7 thousand rubles for two; for a 2+2 family from 44,100 rubles total. Tizdar Family Resort & Spa: 6 nights with All Inclusive from 232,320 rubles for two; for a 2+2 family in a Junior Suite from 335,220 rubles total.
Yeysk lies 252 kilometers from Krasnodar and is closer to reach from Rostov-on-Don (181 kilometers). For drivers, that’s a plus: you can skip the heavy traffic typical of Krasnodar Krai and save five hours or more on the road. There are direct trains to Yeysk from Moscow and Saint Petersburg, with the trip from Moscow taking more than a day. A berth in a platzkart carriage starts from 5,000 rubles.
Another option is to take a train to the stanitsa of Starominskaya, just 70 kilometers from Yeysk. Many trains run there from across Russia: from Nizhny Novgorod, Arkhangelsk, Murmansk, Cherepovets, Kostroma, Syktyvkar, Yekaterinburg, Perm and others. Flights to the south currently arrive only in Mineralnye Vody or Sochi. There are no direct trains to Yeysk from those cities. If you go by rail, you’ll need to change in Krasnodar or Rostov-on-Don. From Mineralnye Vody station, a bus to Yeysk departs every other day for 1,845 rubles, with a journey of almost 11 hours. From Sochi, you can travel to Krasnodar or Rostov-on-Don and continue on to Yeysk; there are no direct routes to the resort.
A beach holiday on the Azov coast in 2024 remains an accessible, attractive option for family trips, wellness and active leisure. The blend of a mild climate, clean beaches and modest costs makes it a solid choice for summer. Expenses vary with the level of comfort and activities, but overall they remain competitive with other resort regions in Russia.
