Gelendzhik is a city in Krasnodar Krai.
A resort town located at the Black Sea coast to the north-west from Sochi, one of the most popular domestic summer destinations of Russia.
Gelendzhik is a transit point for several buses going from Sochi (4-5 daily). A ride will take 5.5 hours. The Sea Flight fast ferry going from Sochi to Novorossiysk and back also stops at Gelendzhik.
Gelendzhik has both natural and leisure attractions. Gelendzhik's aquapark is the largest in the country, and its surroundings have very beautiful scenery. The town is home to International Sea Aviation Conference, which is conducted there each two years.
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