Khosta, Seaside resort microdistrict in Sochi, Russia
Khosta is a seaside resort microdistrict stretched along the Black Sea coast between central Sochi and Adler at the mouth of the Khosta River. The area blends beaches with older villas and modern residential buildings that span inland from the waterfront.
The area began as a Genoese settlement called Costa and later became known as Khamysh under Ottoman rule before joining the Russian Empire in 1829. It then developed into a bathing resort during the 19th century.
The Transfiguration Church and early private villas from before 1917 shape the appearance of this coastal settlement and reflect its past as a retreat for wealthy families. These buildings reveal how people created seasonal homes here over a century ago.
The Khosta railway station offers regular train service connecting to major destinations along the Black Sea coast, including Sochi and Adler. The resort is best explored on foot, with beaches and residential areas linked by sloped pathways that require comfortable walking shoes.
Nearby sit the ruins of Khosta Fortress perched atop a 100-meter cliff within an ancient grove that forms part of the Caucasus Nature Reserve. This hidden ruin offers sea views and is surrounded by dense forest that few visitors discover.
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