Sochi - one of the youngest cities in Russia sitting between the Caucasus Mountains and the Black Sea.
Russia's Favorite Summer Spot
Sochi founded in 1838, is a city full of paradoxes. It is Russia's first summer resort that also hosted the 2014 Winter Olympics!
Sochi has a sub-tropical climate and is known as the highlight of 'Russian Riviera'.
Sochi is more than just city with a balmy sun. It has more than 400 hotels, resorts, and holiday camps.
Cuisine Influenced by Different Cultures
You will love to eat different cuisines at Sochi. The food here is nothing similar to Russian food. You can taste food ranging from Shish Kebabs, Khinkali to Khachapuri.
Sochi Gave the World 2 Gifted Tennis Players
Maria Sharapova and Yevgeny Kafelnikov both grew up in Sochi and went on to become Grand Slam champions.
The Only Tea Producer in Russia
Sochi has the northernmost and the only tea plantation in Russia, the Dagomys Tea Plantation.
The Eagle's Rock located at Sochi National Park is the place Prometheus was tied by Zeus according to a Greek myth,
On Same Latitude
Sochi and Nice fall on the same latitude. However, cold winds from Asia make Sochi a colder region in winter comparatively.
2nd Longest City
After Perth in Australia, Sochi is the 2nd longest city in the world. It is roughly 145 kms long all along the shoreline reaching the Caucasus Mountains.
Enjoy the azure water, the historic architecture and more at Sochi, Russia. These interesting facts about Sochi will definitely interest a avid traveler to visit.