Learn about a vacation in Taganrog in 2021 on the Sea of Azov. The pros and cons of the resort, according to tourists. How to get there and where are the best beaches? Accommodation and food prices, entertainment, excursions.
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When to go on vacation to Taganrog
Spring in Taganrog begins in the second half of April. At this time, it is already warm in the city +16 ... + 18 ° С, and the first flowers are blooming. The sea is still cold +14 ... + 16 ° С, so there are not many tourists. Tourists begin to come to the resort by the end of May, when the air warms up to +23 ... + 25 ° С, and sea water up to +20 ... + 21 ° С.
The high season lasts until the end of August. It gets hot in mid-July. During the day, the thermometer rises to +28 ... + 30 ° С and above. The temperature record of Taganrog is + 40.5 ° С. At the height of summer, the Sea of Azov is very pleasant for swimming +23 ... + 24 ° С. Sultry weather lasts until the second decade of August, and then the heat subsides.
The velvet season in the Azov resorts is short - until the end of September. The shallow sea is rapidly cooling down. By October, the water temperature does not exceed +13 ... + 14 ° С. At this time, only those who are not afraid of colds dare to swim.
May and June only have five rainy days. In July, August and September, precipitation is very rare.
Advice... It is better for parents with preschool children to come to the resort before the onset of the heat - in June. According to tourists, a family vacation at the sea in Taganrog is also good in early autumn. In September, the weather is warm on the coast, and there are not many people on the beaches.
How to get there
The nearest airport is in Rostov-on-Don, 60 km from the city. The flight from Moscow lasts 2 hours, and from St. Petersburg - 2 hours 40 minutes. Find out how to buy air tickets cheaper.
You can also get to Rostov-on-Don by long-distance trains. People travel from the regional center to Taganrog by electric trains, minibuses, buses and taxis. The railway station and the bus station in Rostov-on-Don are nearby.
Many tourists come to the Azov resort in private cars. The road from Moscow - 1140 km - takes 13-16 hours. See how to travel south by car.
Advice... If you want to save money, get to Taganrog by regular buses. The trip from Moscow takes 17-19 hours, it is cheaper than by train, but it turns out to be less comfortable.
Housing prices in Taganrog
There are 300 thousand people living in Taganrog. The resort has many hotels, mini-hotels, guest houses, sanatoriums, recreation centers, hostels and campings. Finding hotels on site is difficult - book your accommodation on Hotelluk in advance. This will be safer and more profitable, because he is looking for discounts on different sites. Find out how to book a hotel cheaper.
Prices for a standard double room in Taganrog in the high season of 2021, in rubles:
| Recreation center | 1000 |
| Sanatorium | 3600 |
| Mini Hotel | 1000-1100 |
| Guest House | 1200 |
| Hotel without stars | 1100-1200 |
| Hotel 2 * | 1300 |
| Hotel 3 *, breakfast included | 2500 |
| Hotel 4 *, breakfast included | 3800 |
At any time of the year, local residents willingly rent rooms, apartments and private houses. For a family vacation in Taganrog, we recommend renting an apartment or a separate cottage near the sea. One-room apartments cost from 1200 rubles. A house for 4-7 people is rented out for 1500-3000 rubles.
Book accommodation in advance, preferably 2-3 months before the trip, on Sutochno.ru - this is a convenient and reliable service with real photos and reviews of tourists. There you can rent an apartment, room or house directly from the owners. Do not expect to easily rent a house upon arrival at the train station - usually they offer apartments at inflated prices, in an inconvenient area and with a minimum of amenities.
Best hotels in Taganrog
Food prices in Taganrog
There are many cafes, restaurants, bars, pizzerias, kebabs, canteens and fast food chains in the seaside town. There are more expensive establishments near the beaches. The average bill in a cafe for one person is 500 rubles, in a restaurant - from 1000 rubles. Look for places where you can have a hearty lunch for 300 rubles in the center and away from tourist attractions.
Where to eat. According to reviews, on vacation in Taganrog, tourists are popular Dining room number 1 on Petrovskaya, 67, cafe-confectionery "Red poppy" on Perovskaya, 68A and cafe "Old anchor" on the street Babushkina, 6. Inexpensive restaurants operate on Grecheskaya Street. Nice cheap kebabs are made in a cafe "South" on Pushkinskaya embankment, 5B.
Prices for dishes in cafes and restaurants of Taganrog in 2021:
- vegetable salad - 90-100 rubles;
- chicken soup - 90 rubles;
- borscht - 100 rubles;
- azu beef with potatoes - 160 rubles;
- dumplings with potatoes and mushrooms - 70 rubles;
- hodgepodge with sausages - 110 rubles;
- spaghetti with meat - 110 rubles;
- mashed potatoes - 40 rubles;
- stewed cabbage - 40 rubles;
- vegetable stew - 80 rubles;
- fruit salad - 90 rubles;
- cottage cheese casserole - 55 rubles;
- tiramisu - 120 rubles;
- pancakes with fruit - 70 rubles.
Advice... To save money, rent a guest house with a shared kitchen or an apartment and cook yourself. There is a good selection of products in the Magnit chain stores. Fresh vegetables, fruits and Azov fish - ripe, silver carp and tulka are sold at the Central Market.
Beaches and the sea in Taganrog
Tourists in 2020 left positive reviews about the sea vacation in Taganrog. There are good beaches in the city and its surroundings. Almost everywhere the coast is covered with sand, the sea is shallow, and the entrance to the water is shallow.
At the end of the embankment is one of the best beaches in Taganrog - "Solar"... Several bars and cafes work here, and the fun does not stop until the morning. Fans of outdoor activities rent inflatable boats, play beach volleyball and billiards. There are water slides and trampolines for children.
Near the water park there is a comfortable Eliseevsky beach... It has sun loungers and parasols. During the day, tourists enjoy riding "bananas" and catamarans, and in the evenings they come to concerts.
In the historical part of the city is located Central beach, and in the park area, on the outskirts of Taganrog - Seaside beachloved by parents with toddlers and windsurfers.
Advice... If you like a secluded getaway, spend time on wild beaches a few kilometers from Taganrog. In Petrushino, Beglitsa and near the Rozhok farm, the sea is cleaner and deeper. On weekends, residents of the city come here to fish, cook fish soup and cook barbecue.
Central beach in Taganrog
Taganrog beaches map
Entertainment
What is there in Taganrog for outdoor enthusiasts? According to reviews, most of the resort's entertainment is marine. Tourists go surfing and jet skiing. Competitions of radio-controlled yachts are regularly held on the embankment.
On the territory of the Seaside Beach there is a club "South Sails" for fans of windsurfing, and on the Admiral Cruis embankment there is a go-kart club. The local flying club offers skydiving and small sports jets.
There is a Taganrog yacht club near the seaport. Enjoy sailing trips, rent a boat for sea fishing and explore the shallow coastline by kayak or canoe.
Advice... If you come to Taganrog with a child, visit the zoo in Gorky Park, go to the performances at the Azovye circus and ride from the water slides in the Lazurny water park. A ticket for an adult to the water park costs 550-650 rubles, for a child up to 140 cm tall - 350-450 rubles. Children under 3 years old are admitted free of charge.
Excursions in Taganrog
While on vacation in Taganrog in 2021, take walking or bus excursions: sightseeing tours, trips to Chekhov's places and merchant Taganrog. Among vacationers, 1-3 hour walks along the Sea of Azov, bus trips to Novocherkassk, Azov and the ancient city of Tanais are popular.
The historic center of Taganrog is very beautiful.Walk along the streets with old stone mansions, count the steps on the Stone Stairs, take pictures at the monument to Peter I, go to the A.P. Chekhov Literary and Memorial Museums.
Reviews about the vacation at sea in Taganrog
The majority of tourists left positive reviews about the seaside vacation in Taganrog in 2020. They noted a lot pluses:
- Taganrog is a quiet and cozy city. There are sights, beautiful monuments and interesting museums here.
- The resort has a large selection of budget accommodation. There are cafes, restaurants and shopping centers.
- In summer, the coast is sunny and little rain.
- The warm shallow sea and sandy beaches are great for families with children.
- Due to the constant breezes in Taganrog, it is easier to endure the summer heat.
Cons Little:
- The city differs from the popular Black Sea resorts and does not look very well-groomed.
- The sea at the resort is not too clean. In August, the sea water begins to bloom, and it turns green with algae.
- The choice of excursions is small.
Interesting facts about the Sea of Azov
