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Tatiana Solomatina

Traveling to the sea by car: how to prepare and what to consider?

Hello, friends! A trip to the sea by car is a great adventure, an opportunity to see new places and visit interesting sights along the way, as well as plan your own route and time of arrival at your destination.

However, not all so simple. Traveling by car needs to be thought out in advance in order to easily avoid all the pitfalls. This is exactly what this article will help you with!

Here you can find all the necessary information about traveling in your own car. The advantages and disadvantages of such a trip are listed, there are recommendations for preparation, planning a route and things that you need to take with you. Helpful tips and safety rules on the road are also given.

Of course, traveling south by car has many advantages, and it’s better to start with them:

Budget. Traveling by car will cost you much less than bus, train or plane tickets. Especially if there are not two people in the car, but at least four.
Comfortable. You can make stops as desired, see the sights along the way, create an interesting and unusual route, etc.
Spacious. You won't have to carry luggage from the train to the taxi and back, so you can take whatever you want. And on the way back you can easily buy a bunch of all sorts of goodies and souvenirs for yourself and your relatives.
Easy to climb. Didn't like your current vacation spot? No problem! Getting to another one will not be difficult. In addition, you can go on all the excursions yourself without buying expensive tours from intermediaries!
Freedom in time. No need to rely on the time on the tickets. You can leave and go back whenever it is convenient. Or stay on the road or on vacation for a couple more days.
Freedom from unnecessary travel companions. You choose who you travel with by car, which means you don’t have to listen to the life stories of strangers and polyphonic snoring.

Flaws

However, this method of transportation has many disadvantages. You need to know them in advance in order to decide whether to travel by car or not:

Additional expenses. Anything can happen on the road: from a toll road or a traffic police fine to a serious breakdown. Therefore, such a trip can easily go beyond the planned budget.
Long time. Even if you travel with several drivers, you still need to follow a daily routine and get good rest. This means stopping for the night and a short rest during the day. That is, you should expect that the duration of the trip will be comparable to traveling on a train that is not the fastest.
Difficult for the driver. Rest is relaxation. I boarded the train/plane/bus and that’s it, you can already start relaxing on your legal vacation. But with the car you will have to work a little more to get where you need to go.
It's hard for passengers. In a regular car, while driving, you will not be able to stand up and stretch stiff parts of your body. Sitting in one position for a long time is uncomfortable.
Lots of preparation time. To go somewhere far by car, the entire route needs to be carefully planned, all details taken into account, lists drawn up, and the car prepared. And this is a big waste of your personal time.
Traffic jams. In the summer, you can often see road repairs on the highways, and the traffic load during this season is high, so it’s worth considering that you may get bored in traffic jams for some time.

Preparation

Since the car will play the main role in your trip, carefully prepare it for a long trip. Go through maintenance, add oil, pump up tires, etc.
Consider where you will sleep and eat. If you plan to spend the night in tents and feed yourself, be sure to make a list of the necessary equipment.
Think carefully about the route, study reviews on the Internet about certain sections of the road.
Make a list of everything you will take with you. Don’t pack in a hurry at the last minute, otherwise there is a high chance of forgetting something, not purchasing more, etc.
If you are traveling with a large group, before traveling, discuss all issues several times: meals, stops, overnight stays, etc. Make sure there are no disagreements, otherwise you risk losing a lot of time in disputes.

How to technically prepare a car? Watch the video with recommendations from professionals.

What to take with you?

Necessarily:

Tent and sleeping bags. Even if you plan to stay overnight at motels along the way or with relatives, it doesn't hurt to think about an alternative. You never know, all the motels along the road will be full, and for some reason you won’t have time to get to your relatives.
DVR. In any controversial situation, he will help you figure out who is right and who is wrong. In addition, the DVR will be an excellent deterrent from dishonest traffic police officers.
First aid kit. The more drugs it contains, the better. You most likely won't need them. However, it is better to have them than not to have them at all.
Spare wheel and tools. Don't take too many tools. Take only what you know how to use and what will definitely be useful on the track in the event of a breakdown. For other problems, it is better to contact a repair shop with qualified specialists.
Cash. They will be needed always and everywhere. So it’s better to have some cash reserve so as not to run around looking for an ATM in an unfamiliar place.
Road map and/or navigator. Of course, language will take you all the way to Rome, but it’s better to have all your navigation aids at your fingertips. You can choose a simple road atlas, but then you will simply need a navigator. Or you can choose a navigator and completely rely on it. The choice is yours.
Documentation. Your own (licenses, passports, medical policies, insurance, birth certificates of children) and for the car.

Desirable:

Repair kit for repairing tires. It is not very expensive, but you need to practice using it a little.
Thermos for boiling water. In any roadside cafe, for a fee or just like that, they can pour boiling water. And then brew tea, coffee or instant noodles.
Gasoline canister, 5-10 l. Many emergencies can arise on the road; you need to be prepared for anything. Including the fact that the gas tank may be empty a little before you get to the gas station.
Camping mini-fridge. Useful for various edibles. With such storage, they will not deteriorate much longer.

Not necessary:

Walkie-talkie. Many people find that a walkie-talkie is very useful on long trips. Truckers politely warn about traffic police ambushes, traffic jams and bad roads. But in reality, you can only hear silence all the way, or conversations about nothing mixed with three-story obscenities. And if you have children in the car, this is not the best sound accompaniment.
Radar detector. The device is not essential, although it can be very helpful. But if you completely follow the traffic rules and pay attention to the speed limit, you won’t need a radar detector.

How to plan a route?

Not everyone is a hereditary truck driver, and not everyone travels thousands of kilometers by car every month. Therefore, the issue of planning a route is often very relevant.

The easiest way to create a route is to find a good website or forum for car travelers or truckers and find suitable ready-made routes there. There you can also find information about traffic police posts, repair work, the best gas stations, etc.
As a last resort, you can rely on the Navigator. Just determine the main points of the route and put it all into the device, it will pave the optimal path itself.
Well, or do it the old fashioned way, that is, buy a road atlas and plot the route yourself.

What is the best way to navigate?

When it comes to navigation, many people prefer to turn to the good old road atlas and find a route using it. However, the best solution for a trip will still be a navigator. You can load your initial route into it and then change it as needed. It is also recommended to include an additional route in the navigator, a kind of “Plan B”. If travel on the first route is difficult, you can easily switch to an additional route and not waste valuable time drawing it up on the spot.

Surely you know where there is good and inexpensive gasoline in your region, so fill up a full tank of proven fuel at your place. After all, then you may not find good gas stations for a long time.
Stock up on plenty of water (5-10 liters, drink and shower in the heat) and food, at least some snacks. Even if you are going to eat at a cafe, you may not come across anything worthwhile along the way.
The more drivers with good experience in the car, the better. For a comfortable trip you need at least two people with a license and extensive driving experience.
Write down the numbers of tow trucks and repair shops along the road. It is better that you have them, but are not useful, than vice versa.
The same applies to the traffic police helpline. Write it down, or better yet, memorize it.
Don't forget to turn on the DVR as soon as you set off.
Choose a route so that you go around cities you don’t need, and don’t drive through them, otherwise you will waste a lot of time and nerves.
Hotels located in cities are more comfortable and cleaner than their roadside counterparts. And sometimes even cheaper.
Many roadside complexes on the highway have a shower where, for a fee, you can freshen up and get yourself in order. Prices for such a service are usually low.
Some gas stations have maps of the area that you can study for free. This will help you if you suddenly get lost.

Safety precautions

Never drive on an unfamiliar road at night. Better rest and get some sleep, and leave in the morning.
Don't speed or break any traffic rules. This is fraught not only with high fines, but also creates an emergency situation on the road.
If you are staying overnight in a tent, make sure that your car, tent and fire are not visible from the highway. Better yet, find a guarded campsite.
If you are tired on the road and want to sleep, immediately stop and sleep. It's better to arrive late than not to arrive at all.
Keep cards and cash in more than one place. Divide everything into several parts and hide it with passengers and in the car.
Do not eat in suspicious eateries or cafes. If you have even the slightest suspicion that the food is not very fresh and of high quality, it is better not to eat it. Poisoning on the road is not pleasant.
Do not allow people and the car to overheat if you drive in hot weather. Stop often and douse yourself with water.
And most importantly, don’t forget to buckle up, always! And buckle up the kids. And for the little ones, be sure to provide child car seats that are convenient and comfortable for long car trips.

Conclusion

Traveling by car can be either a pleasant trip or a dangerous adventure. It is better to prepare for whatever awaits you and be as careful as possible. Then you will reach your destination without any difficulties.

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Have a nice trip!
Tatiana Solomatina

The summer of 2013 in the European part of Russia turned out to be downright lousy. Maybe someone was lucky, but we only noticed cold and rain. Maybe, of course, in contrast to Egypt, or maybe it was the most “objective reality given to us in sensations.”

In general, I no longer wanted to freeze in the tent at all. In the fall, another move to Asia was coming, and I wanted warmth in the summer in Russia. Remembering how in June we almost gave oak to Speransky, we decided to hit the Black and Azov Seas in our traditional summer way - by car.

Moreover, in our north, summer was already sunset, and there was no hope for enlightenment - it was mid-August. But there, in the south, everything was still in full swing, and even the fruit was stolen.

2600 km one way was impressive. But, in the end, in Karelia for each season we covered at least 4000 in total, so the extra one and a half to two thousand kilometers, in fact, was no longer a detour for a mad dog

We checked the car and planned a route. It was planned like this: St. Petersburg-Moscow-Volgograd (there were incidents near Volgograd)-Rostov-Krasnodar-Temryuk-Taman, then along the Black Sea coast through Anapa-Novorossiysk-Gelendzhik, and then as it goes.

We planned to return back through Krasnodar, but approach it along a mountain road through Dzhubga and Goryachiy Klyuch. We booked a hotel along the route only in Volgograd, we weren’t sure that everything would turn out the way we wanted, and the travel time is not always predictable due to traffic jams, especially on section "SPb-Msk".

But we made it to Volgograd on schedule. We covered the distance from Moscow to Volgograd (about 800 km) in one day, as planned. The road details are a different story, so I’ll omit the specifics of this plan for now.

First impressions – Volgograd and Rostov regions

The worst climate, as it turned out, is not in the Arctic Circle And in the steppe. There are no plants, or rather they exist, but they all dry out quickly, and there are so critically few of them that no absorption of carbon dioxide with the subsequent release of oxygen occurs. As a result, I can't breathe.

Strange, but there is much more air in the desert. Sea? But inside the desert it was not so harsh. Humidity in the desert is from 10 to 60% (the latter happens rarely, more often – from 20 to 40). And here, whatever one may say, from 40 to 80%, and at that bright moment it was clearly more than 60%... Moreover, in the desert it is cold at night, an influx of fresh air always happens, no matter how hot it is during the day. We were convinced of this during our repeated visits later.

In general, to put it simply, there is simply nothing to breathe in the steppe in the summer. Closer to the seashore, of course, it is much easier. But still tough, as it turned out.

The day spent on the Don led to the fact that we both simply fell asleep, but we had to move on. The body, having first managed to get used to the dry heat, then with difficulty, but adjusted to the cold and high humidity, was hit on the head by the sun, and the humidity remained not much less... And went nuts

The day spent on the Sea of Azov was already better, but still difficult. You can stay on the Azov Sea for the night here: http://www.kuchuguri24.ru/nomera/lyuksy-s-vidom-na-more/nomer-tridtsatyy-lyuks/ When we approached Gelendzhik, the sun was so hot that I Even in Egypt I don’t remember my skin literally burning...

Taman

Taman is a quiet town, but the general atmosphere smacks of melancholy thoughtfulness. All around the sea are flat fields, vineyards or just steppes, and in some places some other plantings. But everything is mostly with sparse trees, sun-scorched voids.

The sea itself is pearl-gray, the sky is almost whitish... You inevitably remember those very depressive lyrics of Lermontov. And, in general, you agree - what else could be written there?

On the Tuzla Spit (opposite Kerch) - excellent sand beach, shallow sea, but there’s really nothing around, nothing for the eye to grab onto. To have a picnic there (for example), you need to take an awning with you. We had crazy thoughts of spending the night right on the spit, fortunately we had an awning, a tent, etc. with us, but there were still too many people for a camp.

No one can guarantee that at night someone drunk won’t think of starting a row while listening to loud music. We decided not to slow down too much on the spit.

In general, we spent the night in hotels before reaching the coast, booking them along the way. We found some kind of rest house near Temryuk (stanitsa Golubitskaya), drove for a long time through the night steppe with sparse trees along the road, there is silence and complete darkness all around. And when we arrived, there was a holiday home in the middle of fields, practically, and tough bushes, but there was life, water, vacationers and even service.

Just after this rest house, after spending the night and having breakfast, we ended up on the spit.

Black Sea coast

We drove further, towards Anapa. Hills began to appear, covered with forests of juniper and other southern plants, the eye became more pleasing, and the landscapes opened up beautifully.

By the way, I constantly stopped at different points where some interesting views opened up; the road from Anapa itself goes along Black Sea and in some places – through the mountains…. At times I had to film from the car window, swapping with my wife - when she was driving, and if it was forbidden to stop - it was better this way than nothing.

Visibility at sea is simply terrifying. Yes, I am aware that Red is one of the most transparent. But, damn it, how hard it is to come to terms with the fact that the entire bottom of the Black Sea is covered with gray and brown algae, and the fish in it are all the same - the same brown color, with rare exceptions, but the same colors as in the Red Sea, of course, no close.

And most importantly, it’s dirty, no matter how you look at it. Muddy. 5-6 meters – maximum visibility. And here somewhere there is diving…. Damn, WHAT are they looking at here? Or are they diving purely because of the nitrogen, “it was a mistake”?

But if you don’t pick too much on the “insides” of the sea, there is, on the other hand, something attractive about it. Not so much in the sea itself, but in the nature around. These hills overgrown with greenery, the specific smell of trees (especially juniper), vineyard gardens, melons and a coastline cut by cliffs and intertwined with serpentines - there is something attractive about it.

We all, in some sense, come from childhood, and our childhood impressions sometimes come from Black Sea. Because for all Soviet children it was a symbol of real relaxation, something unusual, special, some kind of fairy tale possible in that time, in that country and that generation.

Our fairy tales are different now. But something bright still remained with him. Despite the brown algae, poor visibility and obvious dirt.

Resort towns

There are simply tons of vacationers in resort towns. I keep thinking – are these people not allowed to travel abroad? Patriots? Well, really, it’s not cheaper than going to Turkey or Morocco, and Egypt was actually quite cheap until the shop was temporarily closed...

Judge for yourself - the average room in a hotel or recreation center is about 2000 per day. In the private sector - 1500. Well, maybe it’s even cheaper in bulk. But anyway, it will be 20 for 2 weeks anyway. Plus the road. It will only be cheaper if you travel in a reserved seat. And plane tickets here are more expensive than to Turkey and other similar destinations. Plus food. Well, it won’t be cheaper than fifty dollars for two.

An all-inclusive double tour to Turkey or Morocco costs the same. Yes, and Greece can also be found not much more expensive, Montenegro…. It’s interesting to wander around in the wildness here, but in these crowded towns?

Many people walk a kilometer to the sea. Someone rides a minibus. “200 meters to the sea” is simply chic. And in Turkey, from the hotel to the beach, it’s 50 meters, and not along a dusty street with cars, but along the well-groomed territory of the hotel.

What is this, I wonder? Is patriotism so strange? Or horror of going abroad? Moreover, it’s really dirty in places (on the beaches and in the sea itself), and even though they clean the streets, the Soviet mentality and culture have not been abolished. Dirty in populated areas, downright dirty.....

Although it was surprising how actively the private sector began to develop in terms of housing. Now they don’t rent out rooms, like in the good old days (and we still found this as students, we lived in rooms, amenities were on the street, there was one shower for everyone, a wooden cabin with a canister on top and a primitive watering can, the water was naturally cold, if only there was enough sun will heat up...)

Now these private homes of successful landlords have begun to grow. Someone completed a wing, someone a floor, someone tore down an old house and built a new one like a mini-hotel. But the essence is different now.

They rent rooms like hotel rooms. The room is like a small room, but it has its own shower and toilet. The shower, of course, is “floor-to-ceiling”, without a bath, but progress! This is exactly how we spent the night in Kabardinka. Having driven further in the morning, we were just surprised by the number of vacationers on the streets (we didn’t go to the beach, we were scared)

And we finally realized that we had eaten enough road dust, seen enough road beauty, and it was time to go into the wild, as far as possible from all this “civilization.”

Our road trip to the Black Sea began with route planning.

We chose the following route:

Moscow - Voronezh - Rostov-on-Don - Krasnodar - | Port Caucasus - Taman - Anapa - Novorossiysk - Gelendzhik - Tuapse - Sochi - Adler - Krasnaya Polyana |

Four of us traveled in a Volkswagen Golf 4

The drivers stocked up on energy drinks and hit the road. The path, I must say, is not close. There were 2 people behind the wheel, who changed every 5-6 hours.

In general, it must be said that the journey there is always much easier than from there. We got there in less than a day. The road is not bad. Somewhere it’s worse, and somewhere it’s better. I’ve already had the opportunity to travel by bus to the sea twice and I remember that along the way you will come across the city of Yelets, where you will definitely spend 3-4 hours. This is due to the fact that in Yelets there is a very narrow road at the exit (or at the entrance) and the bridge has a low capacity. No one is going to solve this problem, which is why there have been huge traffic jams every year.

Everything else is good.

It so happened that our journey along the coast began not from its westernmost point, not from Port Caucasus, but from Abrau-Durso. The GPS took us exactly there. Since this was contrary to the plan, we had to turn west and go towards Taman towards Port.

But since we arrived in Abrau Durso late in the evening and were tired, we had to look for a place to stay for the night. It was not easy to do this in the dark, but we coped with this task. It was previously agreed that we would spend the night in campsites. The only problem is that campsites are not located at every step and GPS does not always find them.

But fortunately that night we were lucky and managed to find something like a campsite. True, we had to pitch the tent not only in complete darkness, but also on a steep slope. It was quite funny.

After an unforgettable night, where we constantly had to be on guard so as not to slide down, we immediately went west, to Port Caucasus.

Probably in this kind of stories one cannot fail to mention the traffic police officers. Anyone who has been to the Krasnodar region knows that there is a significant difference between Moscow traffic police officers and Krasnodar ones. The latter approach their work so responsibly that when they stop to “check documents,” the matter does not end with a check. A couple of times we were stopped for about 20 minutes. They checked our license plates, ransacked us through databases, took away the passports of everyone sitting in the car, conducted interrogations, etc., etc.

Without violations, of course, nowhere. A couple of times we ran out of nowhere and were fined either for driving into oncoming traffic or for speeding.

So, we have reached the starting point of our journey, Port Caucasus. Sometimes we drove along a road, on the right side of which was the Black Sea, and on the left - the Azov Sea.

View of Crimea

In Taman we stopped to visit Lermontov’s house. This is the house (in the background)

The place is quite picturesque

Without a museum, of course, nowhere

Our time was limited. Before evening we had to find a campsite and settle in for the night.

When we find a campsite, it’s good, and if we manage to find a “wild” place where we can put up a tent and not pay anyone anything, that’s even better. Fortunately, there are many such places in the Taman region.

Let me emphasize right away that with every kilometer to the east it will be more and more difficult for you to find such a place. After Anapa there are mainly only paid campsites. After Tuapse, even in expensive campsites people sleep on top of each other. After Sochi there are simply no campsites.

So, we successfully settled in for the night. This was the first “normal” night in tents off the Black Sea coast. The location chosen was excellent, but quite open.

By the way, we slept in tents on air mattresses - it’s a little unusual, but comfortable.

Morning work-out

The weather was bad this morning

On the road again!

Next in line was Anapa.

In Anapa we decided to go to the cinema, to see Harry Potter 6 :-) After watching the film, the weather improved and we moved on.

Anapa from the observation deck

It so happened that we swam very little. In fact, we only swam a couple of times near Gelendzhik. This was due to a busy schedule.

On the way from Anapa to Novorossiysk we stopped at one wonderful place, the name of which I, unfortunately, forgot. This time we spent the night at a campsite.

At first they couldn’t find proper wood to make a fire

But even here a solution was found. A terrible crack of a breaking fence and now Vasily is already walking with an armful of firewood :-)

After lunch you can relax

But even in such a wonderful place we could not stay long. The next point on the map was the city of Novorossiysk.

Quite a large and beautiful city. There is a lot to see in Novorossiysk.

After walking around and eating ice cream, we drove on to Gelendzhik.

The first thing that catches your eye in Gelendzhik is the drivers who are ready to tear each other apart for a client to rent their apartment/house. They offer it almost for free.

In Gelendzhik we wanted to visit the Zolotaya Bukhta water park and dolmens. Let's start with the second one.

If you drive past dolmens, don't miss them. You'll have to walk quite a bit, but it's worth it!

The first dolmen is located near the city and is almost next to the road. There are usually a lot of tourists around it

You can't miss the chance to stand under a real waterfall

And after an hour of walking we reached the dolmens

After the dolmens we returned to our campsite in Kabardinka. By the way, Kabardinka is a wonderful place located next to Gelendzhik. If you asked me which place I would choose to relax on the Black Sea, then this is it.

The next day we visited Skala-Parus

The Zolotaya Buhta water park ranks first in Russia not only in size, but also in terms of queues. And still had a great time

We knew that after Gelendzhik there would be problems with overnight accommodations, so we left towards Tuapse in advance.

I was in Tuapse about 10 years ago and then it seemed to me that this was the best city in the world, but now I’m not sure about that. Apart from the fact that Tuapse has the most beautiful girls, I can’t say anything about it. But is this reason enough to return? Isn't it true? :-)

Unfortunately, I didn’t take pictures of the girls, because in Tuapse we stayed literally an hour to have a snack. Let's move on.

What's next? Next is Sochi. The distance of 120 kilometers between Tuapse and Sochi is covered in a record 7 hours of driving behind a truck along a serpentine road. The road exhausted us so much that upon arrival in Sochi we just wanted to quickly find a place to spend the night.

But we did not find such a place. I had to go further, to Adler. Nothing there either.

There was nothing to do, we moved towards Krasnaya Polyana, to the north. It was already late, but fortunately there were kind people who agreed to let us into their private territory, where we settled down. Truth be told, that night was one of the worst.

Firstly, it was due to severe fatigue from the road, and secondly, I felt tension and some kind of dampness. That place, I must say, was, to put it mildly, poorly suited for spending the night. I'm reminded of Bear Grylls' "Survive at All Costs" show.

This is the place

And here is Krasnaya Polyana, where we headed the next morning. Yes, this is where the 2014 Olympic Games will be held.

OK it's all over Now. Our journey has come to an end. And now on the way back.

Our return route lay through Kabardinka, where we happily settled into our tents and rested before heading home.

Several key aspects can be highlighted.

First of all, it's hard. If you don’t have a good car with high suspension (!), then it’s doubly heavy. You need to be mentally prepared for any difficulties, and there will be difficulties.

As a minus, I will note the problems with finding a place to stay for the night after Tuapse.

There are still unimportant little things that I don’t want to dwell on.

Among the advantages, I will highlight a large number of interesting places, like the dolmens or Skala-Parus. You won't be bored. This road trip is also relatively inexpensive. If there are four of you, then 10 thousand each and you will probably cover all your expenses. Of course, the approach to price is purely individual.

On the other hand, you can look at such a journey in different ways. I think it’s worth going at least once to try, BUT in my opinion, you need to clearly understand what you want to get. If you need sea, sun and a relaxing holiday, then this is not for you.

So, in my opinion, the best place to relax on the Black Sea is Kabardinka (not far from Gelendzhik). If you are going but don’t know where to go, take a closer look.

I can call this place the most picturesque

OK it's all over Now:-)

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See you soon!

In light of recent events, when our country has set a course for “import substitution,” the question arose of particular relevance - where to relax this summer. After all, most likely, in the next few years, European resorts will be unaffordable for most Russians. Resorts in Egypt and Turkey are still closed and it is unknown whether they will be open at all.

Thus, the only opportunity to spend a holiday at sea for many Russians is a holiday in Crimea or the Krasnodar Territory. But getting there is also a challenge. Many of our compatriots do not have the opportunity to buy plane tickets and the only way to get to the Black Sea cheaply is by car. This is especially beneficial for companies of three or four people and for travelers.

It is for those who consider a trip to the sea by car as the most acceptable option for relaxation that this material has been prepared. We hope our few tips will help you save time and not waste your nerves on the road.

1. First. First, some information about the most likely route.

Our main route will run from Moscow to Krasnodar. Next, the second part - to the Black Sea. For St. Petersburg residents, a third, or rather the first part is being added - from St. Petersburg to Moscow.

Distances along the Don highway:

Moscow - Voronezh - 531 km. Motorway with 4 lanes. There are many populated areas and traffic can be heavy. The section from 48 to 71 km is paid.

Voronezh - Rostov-on-Don - 560 km. Four lane traffic. Only in the area of the city of Pavlovsk and Tarasovsky there are 2 lanes.

Rostov-on-Don - Krasnodar - 270 km, 4 hours. Four stripes. There are areas under repair.

So, the first part of the program is completed - we are in Krasnodar. Further:

From Krasnodar to Novorossiysk - 228 km. The route goes along the sea. The places are picturesque, but the road is broken.

From Krasnodar to Sochi - 290 km, from 5 to 12 hours on the road. To avoid getting stuck in a traffic jam, it is better to set the next stop on your GPS before Krasnodar - Goryachiy Klyuch.

2. Tips for planning the route and possible overnight stays along the way

Along the entire Don highway, roadside infrastructure is well developed. There are enough equipped places to stop. It is better to use toilets at gas stations. Sometimes you can even find showers at Gazprom gas stations. Many gas stations offer car service, tire fitting and car wash services.

Experts do not advise leaving Moscow on Saturday morning - you will get stuck in a traffic jam in front of the toll booths on the Don highway. The queue can take up to 4 hours. Pay attention to the receipt so as not to pay twice. The receipt records the kilometers you paid for. Therefore, at the intermediate payment point you should simply show the receipt.

Even when leaving Moscow at 3-4 o’clock in the morning, they only get to Aksai (a suburb of Rostov-on-Don) by 2 am. And the further journey from Aksay to Krasnodar may take 10 hours instead of 4 hours.

Experts advise leaving Moscow at 5-6 am to stop at about 6 pm in Millerovo. Here you can organize a complete rest with an overnight stay. And then at 5-6 am, continue the journey to Krasnodar again and arrive there at about 2 pm.

The route to Voronezh is considered good, but is designed for an average speed of 80 km/h. There are many cameras on the road. It's better not to speed.

In the Rostov region, due to roads being built and repaired, you will also find many kilometers of traffic jams. Try not to overtake trucks in two-lane oncoming traffic.

They have a bad reputation in Adygea; it is better to buy fuel only at stations of well-known brands.

Be careful with parking. Almost all of them in Sochi are paid. Tow trucks work perfectly, so it’s not worth the risk.

3. Travel expenses

On the Internet you can calculate the distance and gas consumption of a trip. On average it is about 5 thousand rubles. Overnight on the way - from 2 thousand rubles. in an economy class room with an extra bed for a third or child. On average, the journey will take 2 days with an overnight stay. You can spend from 800 to 1000 rubles on food per person per day. You can slightly reduce your travel budget by saving on food.

4. What you need to take with you for a trip by car to the Black Sea

Be sure to pack a first aid kit. Take more supplies and medications than required by traffic regulations. Don't forget sun cream and insect repellent. Take enough drinking water, preferably not in cans.

You should take a video recorder, radar detector and navigator. Take audiobooks, music recordings or comedian concerts on the road. On the Black Sea the beaches are rocky or the sand is quite hot, take beach shoes with you. Umbrellas and sunbeds are paid, so you can also take umbrellas and beach mats from home.

The long-awaited vacation is in your pocket, the children are on vacation - which means it’s time to get ready for a bronze tan, health and fun adventures. And, of course, the best thing for this is a trip to the Black Sea, and not just a trip, but a trip by car!

This type of vacation has long won a large number of fans, and the number of travelers by car is growing every year. And there is an explanation for this!

Here are a few advantages of traveling to the seaside by car:

Liberty– the undoubted and, perhaps, main advantage of road travel is that you are completely independent of anyone and can independently choose and change the route at any time.
Travel availability– an important factor; Travel costs are usually much less than when choosing a plane or train.
Even more things– you take as much luggage as will fit in your car.
Indescribable emotions– you are always happy from the presence of loved ones and you can not be at all embarrassed by loud laughter and not be afraid of disturbing your neighbors.
Mobility– you can stop by at any time and choose a place that suits you in all respects.
Save time– by car you can even save travel time; a train trip can be much longer.

How to prepare for traveling to the Black Sea by car?

Let's start with the fact that the main thing in any trip is the right attitude; almost the entire success of the business, as a rule, depends on it. Take people with you who make you feel comfortable and fun. It doesn’t matter where your desires and opportunities take you, the most important thing is that it is interesting and unforgettable.

Going by car to the Black Sea:

Plan your budget - calculate all expenses: basic and unforeseen.
Be sure to prepare your car and undergo inspection.
Install a navigator, it will make your journey easier and help you stay on track. A good old paper map won't hurt either if your navigator malfunctions.
It is best to plan the route in advance. It is, of course, impossible to think through everything down to the smallest detail, but you must have an approximate travel plan. Well, ideally it would be if there were two or three drivers in the car.
Find out and study the features of the area, this will allow you to thoroughly prepare and avoid unpleasant surprises.

What to take with you on a trip to the sea?

The most important:

Documents: passport, insurance policy and all documents for the car.
Fire extinguisher, rope, hazard warning sign, spare tire, flashlight, canister.
Shoes and clothes for the road - comfortable and preferably cotton.
Pillows and blankets – they will make your trip more comfortable.
Repellents and sunscreens.
A first aid kit, collected based on personal experience and knowledge of your body.
If you are traveling with children, then under no circumstances neglect child car seats - this is safety, and it must be respected above all. Well, don’t forget your children’s favorite toys and books.

Once you find yourself on a mountain serpentine, do not imagine yourself as the driver of a racing car. Visibility from turn to turn is only 20-30 meters, so don’t get carried away with the speed on the ups and downs of an unfamiliar road.

But don’t go to extremes - don’t plod along like a turtle. Keep in mind that there are very few overtaking areas on mountain passes and other road users may be very annoyed if you drive slowly. So politeness and accuracy will help you!

A little advice from the “Castle by the Sea”: when you descend from the pass, do not frantically press the brake pedal, apply more engine braking and slow down in advance before sharp turns, enter them at normal speed.

On the way to the sea you may encounter summer showers; for southern latitudes this is a fairly common occurrence. There is no need to be afraid; it is better to immediately slow down (40-60 km/h) and stop in an open area, away from rivers and mountain slopes. It is best to wait out the phenomenon, which, as a rule, ends quite quickly.

This is probably all of the basic rules! Remember, your goal is to relax and arrive in good health and in a great mood! We wish you a pleasant, safe and memorable trip. Good luck to you!