Shirokaya Balka: Beach, Amenities and How to Get There

• Central municipal beach section: about 700 meters long.
• Beach surface: medium-sized and large pebbles.
• Deeper water begins about four meters from the shore; sea conditions may vary.
• The beach has changing cabins, showers and toilets, as well as lifeguard towers and medical rooms.
• Minibus route 108 runs from Novorossiysk bus station to the beach.

The stated length refers to the central municipal beach section. Medium-sized and large pebbles cover the seabed. Water depth is also worth considering when planning: deeper water begins about four meters from the shore. This is an approximate figure, and sea conditions may vary. The beach surface and water depth describe different aspects of the shoreline.

Beach amenities include boat and catamaran rental stations, as well as rides on banana boats, inflatable tubes and sailboats. There are also children’s areas with slides and water activities, along with sports grounds for adults. The availability of individual facilities may change; check in advance if you need to know which amenities are currently available.

Facilities include changing cabins, showers and toilets. There are also lifeguard towers and medical rooms at the beach. Check which facilities are currently available before your visit.

Minibus route 108 runs from Novorossiysk bus station to Shirokaya Balka beach. The stops closest to the municipal beach are called “Panorama,” “Chernomor,” “Diana” and “Goluboy Fakel.” Routes, schedules and stop names are practical details that may change; check them locally before traveling.

Those looking beyond Shirokaya Balka to the Krasnodar Region will find other nature and culture highlights. In the “Azov Spits” Nature Park, sea waves and currents shape sand and shells into spits and islands with varied outlines. Bird colonies of various gull, tern and cormorant species are present year-round on shallow waters near the coast, at the ends of the spits and on sandy islands; their presence varies by season.

“Anapskaya Peresyp” Nature Park offers a different landscape: visitors can walk along the coast on broad, golden beaches. Farther from the sea, the sand forms a series of high dunes. The “Wine Roads of the Krasnodar Region” route offers a cultural perspective on the region. It presents the more than 2,500-year history of viticulture and winemaking, from antiquity to the present day, including through interactive exhibits and installations. Check the current route before making specific plans. These examples describe the Krasnodar Region, not Shirokaya Balka beach.

Discover more destinations: Slavyansk-na-Kubani, Zubova Shchel', Tuapse, Gorki, Kawkasskaja, Fanagoriyskoye, Beloretschensk, Vityazevo.

How long is the central municipal beach section?

It is about 700 meters long.

Which stops are closest to the municipal beach?

The stops are called “Panorama,” “Chernomor,” “Diana” and “Goluboy Fakel.” Check the information locally before traveling.

What amenities are available for children and adults?

There are areas with slides and water activities for children, and sports grounds for adults. The availability of individual facilities may change.

Back to the regional travel overview: Krasnodar Region.