The resort city of Gelendzhik has many things going for it — its moderate climate, its location near the warm, Black Sea and its more than 100 kilometres of coastline of sandy and pebbly beaches. It is no wonder that it is a top destination for tourists with a wide variety of interests. Here a beach holiday can be easily combined with more active mountain recreation such as off-roading, hiking and horseback riding. Just a few kilometres from Gelendzhik is the Kordon Country Club. People travel here to be one with nature and enjoy the peace and quiet. Here there are also garden beds on the club territory where vegetables and herbs are harvested. Trout are bred in a nearby river and a local chef prepares gourmet meals in a Russian oven to serve to the club’s guests.