Description Sochi - Krasnaya Polyana, Russia

Krasnaya Polyana - a fantastic mountain country, a unique resort of Russia in the West Caucasus, situated at the foot of the Main Caucasian ridge. The village is surrounded by scenic mountains higher than 2000 m. The combination of mountains, glaciers, lakes and rivers that go down to the Black Sea with its mild climate, makes the extraordinary beauty of this place and makes the rest of Krasnaya Polyana unforgettable.

Mountain village of Krasnaya Polyana is located in the Adler district of Sochi, 75 km from the city at an altitude of 800 meters above sea level. It is surrounded by scenic mountains of the Main Caucasian ridge, towering at 2000 m: have a nice view from everywhere - from the south - Aibga from the north - rocky ridge Achishkho, from the east - panorama of the Main Caucasian ridge, and from the west - a luxurious valley Mzymta: alpine meadows, alpine lakes, rocks, snow, glaciers are of interest to lovers of active recreation and skiing. The uniqueness of these places - in the abundance of forests, which influences the climate in which the village simply drowns. This is a noble Caucasian chestnut, luxurious walnut, beech, maple, ash, alpine Caucasian fir. In the vicinity of Krasnaya Polyana know of many mineral springs. The composition of some of them (sources Psluh, Engelmanova Glade and others) are very similar to mineral water Borjomi, Essentuki and seltzer. In the upper Mzymta exists Valley Narzanov.