town district of Sochi district, Krasnodar Krai, Russia

Places to visit near Khosta

Khosta is a town in town district of Sochi district, Krasnodar Krai, Russia, home to about 20,000 people. Within 50 km by road there are 121 places to visit — 59 waterfalls, 30 caves, 9 hill stations & viewpoints and 5 churches. The must-see places are Sochinskiy Lighthouse (17 km), Psou (22 km) and Abaata Church (44 km).

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Khosta at a glance

Location
town district of Sochi district, Krasnodar Krai, Russia
Population
about 20,000
Coordinates
43.5148° N, 39.8683° E
Places within 50 km
121 (4 must-see)
Best time to visit
July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for caves and churches

Top places to visit near Khosta

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Khosta: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Waterfalls near Khosta

60 waterfalls within 100 km of Khosta. The closest is Желоб (7 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Caves near Khosta

32 caves within 100 km of Khosta. The closest is Mokraya Khosta Cave (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Khosta

10 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Khosta. The closest is Ахун (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Khosta

6 churches within 100 km of Khosta. The closest is Saint Michael's Cathedral (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Khosta

5 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Khosta. The closest is Yew-and-Boxwood Tree Grove (3 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Khosta

5 parks within 100 km of Khosta. The closest is Курортный Городок (7 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Khosta

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 79 km on the road.

  1. Start in Khosta
  2. 17 km Sochinskiy Lighthouse · beach, Republic of Adygea
  3. 17 km Пещера в Тисо-самшитовой роще · cave, Republic of Adygea
  4. 1 km Beloskalskaya Cave · cave, Republic of Adygea
  5. 1 km Mokraya Khosta Cave · cave, Republic of Adygea
  6. 21 km Psou · river spot, Republic of Adygea
  7. 22 km Back to Khosta

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    Within 15 km of Khosta

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Khosta by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Waterfalls5960Желоб (7 km)
    Caves3032Mokraya Khosta Cave (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints910Ахун (6 km)
    Churches56Saint Michael's Cathedral (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens35Yew-and-Boxwood Tree Grove (3 km)
    Parks55Курортный Городок (7 km)
    Forts & heritage45А. А. Бестужев-Марлинский (14 km)
    Beaches & coast22Sochinskiy Lighthouse (17 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Psou (22 km)
    Other attractions22Shuttle Buran OK-KS (16 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Ritsa Lake (68 km)

    Khosta: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Khosta?

    Sochinskiy Lighthouse (beach, about 17 km), Mokraya Khosta Cave (cave, about 1 km), Psou (river spot, about 22 km), Пещера в Тисо-самшитовой роще (cave, about 2 km), Beloskalskaya Cave (cave, about 2 km), Yew-and-Boxwood Tree Grove (nature spot, about 3 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Khosta?

    121 places on Spotwander: 59 waterfalls, 30 caves, 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 churches, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Khosta?

    Желоб, about 7 km by road; Agura Waterfalls (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Khosta?

    Mokraya Khosta Cave, about 1 km by road; Пещера в Тисо-самшитовой роще (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Khosta?

    Ахун, about 6 km by road; Akhun Tower (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Khosta?

    Start in Khosta, visit Sochinskiy Lighthouse, then Пещера в Тисо-самшитовой роще, then Beloskalskaya Cave, then Mokraya Khosta Cave, then Psou, and drive back — about 79 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Khosta?

    July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for caves and churches.

    Towns near Khosta

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