2 Best Sights in Russia

The curative springs of Matsesta, meaning "fire water," were first discovered by ancient Greek and Venetian merchants during their intensive exploration of these shores. The sulphurous springs are responsible for Sochi's existence as a health resort since in the early 1900s. Visit the contemporary bath complex for a soak; the facility still serves up to 2,000 patients per day.

Mandrogy's enticing bathhouses give visitors the chance to unwind in the Russian tradition, with the benefit of English-speaking staff to help explain the treatments and processes. Facilities include a large bath that can fit 10 to 12 people, a smaller bath for four to six people, and a traditional smoke sauna that can fit up to four. A number of interesting procedures can also be arranged, including honey steams, scrubs, and alternating hot and cold treatments used to strengthen the body and the immune system.