Utrish is fantastic! The sea is crystal clear, and there's a dolphinarium. Plus, there's a wild beach just around the corner.
This beach is situated between two mountains and the sun starts to warm up an hour after sunrise. The descent into the sea is quite steep and reminiscent of Crimea. There are changing cabins, but no showers, and you have to pay for sunbeds. About a third of the beach is taken up by camps.
This is our sixth summer vacationing here. The beach is wild and the sea is clear. There's always a spot available for a tent. Additionally, there's a hotel and organized paid campsites. There are two stores with a good selection. For an extra fee, you can charge your phone, take a shower, or freeze drinks. The locals offer delicious baked goods and fresh seafood.
We rented a place in the Anapolis residential complex, and the beach and sea are terrible. It's been five days, and the kids still can't go into the water. There's no storm, but the sea is just murky, dirty, and filled with dead insects and jellyfish. It's a complete letdown. I've never seen a dirtier sea. It seems like Anapa is like this everywhere.
We couldn't find it at the exact location where it was supposed to be. Despite not getting out of the car,
The pebble beach is truly exceptional. This year, a new addition to the reserve are the seven tent houses that have been set up for glamping. Although a bit pricey at 4,000 rubles per day and 5,000 rubles on weekends, they are in high demand and always booked. For those who prefer a more rustic experience, camping in the wilderness is an option. However, walking along the coast can be challenging as hunters may demand 100 rubles and boat rides can cost 250 rubles per person, but may be cancelled due to inclement weather or border control restrictions.