![]() Malloy said planning for the future of the park “must be done with the involvement of the local community” and that the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection will conduct local hearings to get input from the public. “This announcement is a double win for Connecticut residents: not only will Seaside provide significant public access along an increasingly limited coastline, it will also serve as a significant shoreline buffer and case study in resiliency during future storms,” Schmalz said. “Our Long Island Sound region is one of the most densely populated areas in the country, and for decades some of our last great coastal places have been put at risk,” said Leah Schmalz, director of legislative and legal affairs for Save the Sound. The plan to create a new state park out of the property also won applause from the Connecticut Fund for the Environment. ![]() “For too long, the future of Seaside has been a great unknown,” Ritter said, calling the state park plan “a win for our environment, a win for Waterford, and a win for the region.” Betsy Ritter, D-Waterford, said she’s glad the uncertainty over the property has finally been resolved. Stillman called the chance to turn the property into a coastal state park “a once-in-a-generation opportunity.” “The governor has offered an outstanding proposal for the future of Seaside, one that preserves the environment while maintaining public access to the property,” said Sen. Both Roza Khutor and Gorki Gorod offer scenic gondola rides to their highest points, where you can admire the spectacular surrounding landscape from viewing platforms or from the top-notch restaurants ( Vysota 2320 and Vershina 2200, respectively).Malloy’s announcement Tuesday drew praise from two state lawmakers who have urged the state for years to halt the proposed development of the Seaside property. This parcel of land sits on a windswept coastline only a long home run away from Harkness State Park, one of the jewels and most frequently visited of. In the mid-20th century, it was used for the care of the elderly and finished its days as a state hospital. If you prefer to enjoy the great outdoors without the physical exertion, you’re in luck. Seaside Sanitarium began its use as a tuberculosis sanitarium for children. Other attractions include a ropes obstacle course (aka the Adventure Park), strung between the trees at 1460m, and a year-round indoor water park whose glass-domed roof enables you to enjoy the mountain views while splashing around. When the snow melts, you’ll have more fun at Gorki Gorod, with 7km of mountain bike tracks and four hiking trails, encompassing forests, fields and waterfalls. Equipment is available for hire, same as at all the area resorts. This world-class resort offers almost 80km of ski trails, including some at the Rosa Peak (2320m), the region’s highest. The most famous is Roza Khutor, which hosted the alpine skiing events at the 2014 Olympics. Here, three resorts offer facilities for skiing and snowboarding à la Matthias Mayer and Kaitlin Farrington. To gain some altitude, take the high-speed train from Sochi to the village of Krasnaya Polyana (Red Valley). ![]() The Greater Caucasus mountains are a stunning backdrop to this city by the sea. Keep your eyes peeled for dolphins frolicking in the water. On a clear day, you can admire the snow-capped mountains towering behind the city. To access them, hop on the train bound for Krasnaya Polyana and get off at Matsesta, Khosta or Izvestiya station.Īnother way to experience the sea is to take a sightseeing cruise from Sochi’s historic sea terminal. More private and secluded beaches extend south of the city all the way to Adler. In June, July and August, the cultural calendar is packed with open-air summer theatre and live music at venues like the waterfront Festival Concert Hall. That said, the seaside boardwalk – or Naberezhnaya – is loads of fun in summer, when nightclubs pump out booming bass lines and the party lasts all night long. It’s not the prettiest or most pristine beach you’ll ever visit. The sea is indeed warm and the climate subtropical, however Sochi’s beaches are rocky and grey, with artificial trees and sunbathing loungers dressing up the skimpy stretch of sand. ![]()
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