2014 Olympic Winter Games & Now FIFA World Cup 2018™ – Why Sochi is Great for Games?
Sheltered by the cool breeze of the Black Sea and the beauty of the Caucasus Mountains, Sochi offers endless opportunities for sports from mountain climbing to skiing, diving, hang-gliding, aqua bikes, sailing and much more. Sports is at every corner of the city and no wonder this has taken the city to world map by being chosen for two world class games in 4 years’ time – 2014 Olympic Winter Games & FIFA World Cup 2018™
It’s not all about games, Sochi is the ideal destination for the traveler who wants to get a glimpse of history, traditions, transport infrastructure, accommodation, and cuisine that fits all needs.
A Wonderful Coincidence – The Best Time to Visit Sochi & World Cup are Same
The best time to visit Sochi is June & this is when the FIFA™ matches are happening. Get your tickets & just travel to this magical Russian city and come back with loads of memories.
Gastronomical Delight in Sochi
Restaurants that you should never ever miss:
- GastroKub
- Steak House Syndicate
- LA PUNTO
- Brigantina
- Baran-Rapan
- Nippon House
Airport Connections – The nearest airport is Sochi International Airport (AER), located just over 10km or 6.5mi away from the ground.
Fisht Stadium – This is Where the Event Unfolds
One of most famous stadiums in Russia – the Fisht Olympic Stadium was originally constructed for the Olympic and Paralympics Games. The stadium is getting revamped for the FIFA World Cup 2018™.
Capacity: 47,659
How to Reach Sochi’s Fisht Stadium?
Located in the city of Adler, Fisht Olympic Stadium can be reached easily from Sochi’s International Airport and railway station. Fisht Olympic Stadium lies roughly 12 kilometers from the airport and 11 kilometers from the railway station. T Bus 57k connects the airport with the stadium, and bus 57 runs from Adler train station to the stadium.
Sochi Hotels, We Recommend!
- Swissôtel Resort Sochi Kamelia
- Radisson Lazurnaya Hotel, Sochi
- Rodina Grand Hotel & SPA
- Radisson Blu Resort & Congress Centre, Sochi
- Radisson Blu Paradise Resort & Spa, Sochi
- Hotel Sochi-Riviera
Must Visit in Sochi
- Sochi National Park
- Agura Waterfalls
- Stalin’s Summer Residence (Museum Of USSR History)
- Sochi Theme Park
- 33 waterfalls
- MoreMall
- Sochi Art Museum
Matches Schedule for Sochi Stadium:
- 15 June 2018 21:00 – Portugal vs. Spain – Group B
- 18 June 2018 18:00 – Belgium vs. Panama – Group G
- 23 June 2018 18:00 – Germany vs. Sweden – Group F
- 26 June 2018 17:00 – Australia vs. Peru – Group C
- 30 June 2018 21:00 – 1A vs. 2B – Round of 16
- 7 July 2018 21:00 – W51 vs. W52 – Quarter Final
Let the fun times roll! Go ahead, book your tickets & visit Sochi without a visa.