Krasnodar Krai

Krasnodar Krai on the Black Sea coast is a growing region for coastal diving, including access from Gelendzhik and Bolshoy Utrish. The area features sheltered shore dives, rocky bottoms, and some wrecks, with water typically temperate and visibility variable by season. Dive sites tend to explore nearshore reefs and coastal structures, suitable for recreational divers and those staying along the coast, with convenient access from popular resort towns. The Sea of Azov context is far to the east; in-region diving here centers on the Black Sea littoral rather than open-saltwater delta systems.