Gelendzhik
Black Sea resort town on the Krasnodar coast of southern Russia, Gelendzhik sits on its own bay with a walkable waterfront, a solid food-and-drink scene, and scenic viewpoints in the mountains rising close behind. Designated a federal resort in 2001, it draws visitors along a coastline that stretches well beyond the town centre itself.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population50,715
- Nearest water from center 0.3 km0.2 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 5.1 km3.1 mi
Nearest airports
Gelendzhik: quick answers
Where is Gelendzhik?
Gelendzhik is in Russia, about 29 km18 miles in a straight line from Novorossiysk.
How do you get to Gelendzhik?
The nearest airport is Gelendzhik (GDZ), about 21 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Gelendzhik?
The warmest month is August, averaging 24°C75°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 2°C35°F. The wettest month is December, with about 89 mm3.5 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Gelendzhik?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 11 restaurants, 45 cafés and 2 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Gelendzhik?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Krymsk.