Overlooking the waters of Temryuk Bay, Kuchugury is a small village on Russia’s Taman Peninsula. It’s located in the Krasnodar Krai region and lies just across the bay that separates Russia from Crimea. Kuchugury is home to an abundance of eateries and a windswept stretch of sand that can be viewed from the beach and above.

Spend your days relaxing on the picturesque sands of Central Beach, which fronts the refreshing waters of the Sea of Azov. If you want to get a bird’s eye view of the village and nearby Crimea, you can plunge from above on a skydiving experience with Start Polety Na Paraplanakh Kuchugury.

Feeling hungry? There are plenty of restaurants in Kuchugury where you can dine throughout your stay, ranging from fast-food takeaways to traditional cafes and restaurants specialising in soup. The village is an ideal base for visiting Tamanskaya Shveytsariya, a spectacular natural area of rolling hills at the northernmost point of the Taman Peninsula.

Getting there

Kuchugury is around three hours’ drive from Krasnodar and Krasnodar International Airport. Having your own vehicle is the most convenient way of accessing Kuchugury and getting around the region.