Discover Abrau-Dyurso on the shores of Lake Abrau

Abrau-Dyurso lies on the eastern shore of Lake Abrau. The village landscape includes a landscaped waterfront promenade, a beach and a park avenue; nearby, the western shore offers a different setting, with densely forested mountains. Other highlights include food and sailing events, a child-friendly tour with a multimedia experience, and the Krasnodar Krai wine route. When looking for a holiday apartment, it helps to decide first which of these themes you want to shape your stay.

Lake Abrau: a landscaped eastern shore and a forested western shore

Lake Abrau is located in the village of Abrau-Dyurso and is a natural monument of regional significance. On the eastern shore, where the village is situated, there is a landscaped waterfront promenade, a beach and a park avenue. Nearby, the western shore is largely unspoiled, with the shoreline bordered by densely forested mountains. This means two different shorelines sit side by side: landscaped features shape the setting on the eastern side, while the forested mountains define the scenery on the western shore. Visitors interested in the lake will find more than one uniform shoreline landscape.

The Abrau sprat also gives the lake particular significance: it lives exclusively in Lake Abrau and is listed in both the International Red Book and the Red Book of Russia. The lake is therefore both a natural monument and the sole habitat of this fish species. Abrau-Dyurso is also home to the Singing Fountains. The lake and the fountains are distinct local highlights that can each provide a focus for your plans.

Events and a child-friendly experience

Throughout the year, events are held at the Gastronomic School and Abrau Sailing Club in the Abrau-Dyurso Centre. Food and sailing are presented as distinct themes. If you would like to include either in your travel plans, check the specific event dates in advance.

For families, the child-friendly tour “A Journey into the Abrau-Dyurso Fairy Tale” offers a clearly defined experience: it includes a visit to the multimedia space “Abrau Gallery of Light.” This multimedia visit adds a distinct tour experience to the scenic attractions around the lake. The tour can be booked as an excursion, so plan your visit as part of this offering.

Abrau-Dyurso in the wider context of Krasnodar Krai

Those who want to look beyond the village itself can also consider Abrau-Dyurso in connection with the “Wine Roads of Krasnodar Krai” route. It passes through Anapa, Taman, Golubitskaya, Sennoy, Moldavanskoye, Novorossiysk, Abrau-Dyurso, Fedotovka and Gelendzhik. The route presents the more than 2,500-year history of viticulture and winemaking in Krasnodar Krai—from antiquity to the present day—using interactive exhibitions and installations. Abrau-Dyurso is therefore one of the named stops on a regional route that extends beyond the village. Check the route’s current operating status and exact itinerary before your trip.

These options offer different ways to shape your stay; the lake, tour and route do not promise the same experience. Choose a holiday apartment in Abrau-Dyurso to suit the interests that matter most for your trip; for events and the regional route, it is worth checking the relevant dates and details before making plans.

For the broader travel overview: Novorossiysk.