On an Akhun Mountain slope there is a truly ancient grove, with yew and boxwood trees hundreds of years old. In 1952 the grove was featured as an in the famous Soviet fairy tale movie Sadko. There are two routes through the grove: the small ring, which allows you to see the main attractions in 30 minutes, and the large ring, for those who want a longer hike. To get to the grove, you will need to walk up Samshitovaya Street from the Khosta-Most bus stop. From the grove you can get to the top of Akhun Mountain, the Orliniye Skaly (Eagle Rocks), and the Agura Gorge.
Shayba Arena is an impressive multi-sports sports venue situated in the mesmerizing city of Sochi in Russia. The arena was established in 2013, and has attained a lot of popularity, owing chiefly to the fact that it has hosted a number of international sports events and tournaments. The site has witnessed the 2014 Winter Olympics' ice hockey matches, as well as, the 2014 Winter Paralympics' ice sledge hockey events. The most remarkable feature of this arena is that it is movable - it can be disassembled and shifted to a completely different venue.
Ice Cube Curling Center is a magnificent sports arena which was made accessible to the public in the year 2012. The site is specially designed to host events related to the sport of Curling. Some of the major tournaments pertaining to Winter Olympics as well as Winter Paralympics were held here in 2014. An intriguing characteristic of this sports venue is that it is movable - it can be disassembled and relocated to an entirely new location.
The Fisht Olympic Stadium is one of the largest stadiums in the Sochi Olympic Park and has a seating capacity of 40,000 spectators. Constructed for the 2014 Sochi Olympics, the sprawling stadium has played host to a bevy of matches and also functions as a training ground for the Russian national team. It has a futuristic and unique design and offers amazing views of the Krasnaya Polyana mountains and the Black sea which can be glimpsed from its upper decks. The stadium is featured on a 100 rubles bank note as well.
For those looking for a place where you can spend some quality time with your family, Sochi Park comes most recommended. The park has a plethora of activities for kids and adults alike. Try your hand at all the rides, there are many for the daredevils and also for those with fainter hearts, but all the rides are absolutely safe. Children can sing and dance with the costume-clad friends and then get yourself entertained at the popular aquatic show. If hunger strikes during your trip, do not worry a bit because Sochi Park has several eateries dotted around. The theme of the park is refreshing, hence make sure you collect loads of pictures as memories when you get back home. Details for the park can be obtained at +7 800 100 3339.
The Bol'shoy Sochinskiy Del'finariy is a Dolphinarium in Sochi. It opened on September 15, 2012, and has ever since grown in popularity. The aquarium is also home to penguins and has a butterfly garden, but its biggest attraction is the dolphins that draw in locals and tourists from all over.