Sail Rock, Natural rock formation near Praskoveyevka, Russia
This sandstone monolith rises 25 meters vertically from the Black Sea shore, with a thickness of just over one meter and length of 20 meters.
The rock structure contains a mysterious hole at 2.5 meters height, which some sources attribute to artillery fire during the Caucasian War of the 19th century.
Local residents of Gelendzhik maintain traditions of storytelling and maritime navigation centered around this natural monument on the Black Sea coast.
Visitors can access the formation by taking bus 108 from Gelendzhik or joining boat tours that include swimming stops near the coastal landmark.
The rock plate stands separated from the main coastal massif due to natural erosion processes, creating a perpendicular wall resembling a ship sail.
GPS coordinates: 44.43864,38.18439
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:32
This collection of natural formations displays various shapes and structures that developed through geological processes over Earth's history. The landscape provides insight into the geological forces that have sculpted the terrain throughout millions of years, attracting scientists and nature enthusiasts.
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