town district of Sochi district, Krasnodar Krai, Russia

Places to visit near Vardane

Vardane is a town in town district of Sochi district, Krasnodar Krai, Russia, home to about 5,000 people. Within 50 km by road there are 110 places to visit — 59 waterfalls, 31 caves, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens and 4 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Sochinskiy Lighthouse (27 km), Псенодах (52 km) and Psou (65 km).

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Vardane at a glance

Location
town district of Sochi district, Krasnodar Krai, Russia
Population
about 5,000
Coordinates
43.7318° N, 39.5543° E
Places within 50 km
110 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for caves

Top places to visit near Vardane

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Waterfalls near Vardane

62 waterfalls within 100 km of Vardane. The closest is Райское наслаждение (6 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Caves near Vardane

32 caves within 100 km of Vardane. The closest is Фагуа (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Vardane

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Vardane. The closest is Сочинский национальный парк (23 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Vardane

5 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Vardane. The closest is Akhun Tower (38 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Vardane

3 churches within 100 km of Vardane. The closest is Saint Nino Church (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Vardane

2 forts & heritage within 100 km of Vardane. The closest is Руины византийского храма (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Vardane

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 73 km on the road.

  1. Start in Vardane
  2. 9 km Водопад и стол · waterfall, town district of Sochi
  3. 8 km Ольга · waterfall, town district of Sochi
  4. 4 km Райское наслаждение · waterfall, town district of Sochi
  5. 25 km Sochinskiy Lighthouse · beach, Republic of Adygea
  6. 20 km Руины византийского храма · heritage site, town district of Sochi
  7. 7 km Back to Vardane

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Vardane by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Waterfalls5962Райское наслаждение (6 km)
    Caves3132Фагуа (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens46Сочинский национальный парк (23 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints45Akhun Tower (38 km)
    Other attractions33Тюльпановое дерево (13 km)
    Churches23Saint Nino Church (23 km)
    Forts & heritage22Руины византийского храма (7 km)
    Parks22Bocharov Ruchey (22 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Порог (23 km)
    Beaches & coast11Sochinskiy Lighthouse (27 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Псенодах (52 km)
    Treks1130-ка (42 km)

    Vardane: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Vardane?

    Райское наслаждение (waterfall, about 6 km), Sochinskiy Lighthouse (beach, about 27 km), Руины византийского храма (heritage site, about 7 km), Ольга (waterfall, about 8 km), Водопад и стол (waterfall, about 9 km), Водопады (waterfall, about 9 km).

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

    110 places on Spotwander: 59 waterfalls, 31 caves, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Vardane?

    Райское наслаждение, about 6 km by road; Ольга (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Vardane?

    Фагуа, about 16 km by road; Подводная щель (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Vardane?

    Сочинский национальный парк, about 23 km by road; Sochi National Park (27 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Vardane?

    Start in Vardane, visit Водопад и стол, then Ольга, then Райское наслаждение, then Sochinskiy Lighthouse, then Руины византийского храма, and drive back — about 73 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Vardane?

    July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for caves.

    Towns near Vardane

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