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Sunset

Golden Hour at the Black Sea

The sun dips below the horizon near the memorial, casting long shadows across the water.

Best time: sunsetAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 17:48

    Вина Кубани

    Grab a coffee and a pastry at Cafe Вина Кубани. It is open until 20:00, so you have plenty of time to settle in before the light changes.

  2. 18:03

    Пляж пансионата Автомобилист

    Walk four minutes to the beach at пансионат Автомобилист. The sand here offers a clear, unobstructed view toward the west-northwest, facing the direction of the setting sun.

  3. 19:03

    Пляж пансионата Автомобилист

    Watch the sunset. On 15 April, the sun sets at 19:03 toward the WNW. The golden light begins around 18:24, giving you a soft, warm glow for the final hour of daylight.

  4. 19:48

    Рандеву

    End the evening with a meal at restaurant Рандеву in Курортный Городок. It is a nine-minute walk from the beach and stays open until midnight.

Local tip

The beach at пансионат Автомобилист is small. Arrive early enough to claim a spot near the water’s edge if you want the best angle for the sunset.

Check before you go

  • Cafe Вина Кубани closes at 20:00. If you arrive late, try Cafe4fix which is open until 21:00.

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