Crimea attracted tourists long before Russian citizens had the opportunity to visit Egypt or Turkey. But even today, many of our compatriots choose Crimean cities for vacation, where you do not need to know a foreign language to communicate, and you can plan your vacation depending on your own preferences.
If you want to visit the peninsula, then you will be interested to know where the best resorts Crimea, which places you can go with your family, as well as which towns are worth visiting to feel like a real savage or extreme sports enthusiast.
Gurzuf
Since the end of the 19th century, many aristocrats, writers and poets fell in love with the Gurzuf Valley. Even today, tourists are attracted to this area by the majestic Ayu-Dag Mountain and Nikitskaya Yayla - the settlement is located right between them. The world-famous Artek camp is located in this area.
Diving fans are keen to visit the Adalary rocks and Gurovsky stones. To get to them, you don’t have to take the necessary equipment with you - there is an excellent diving center where you can rent everything you need and also hire an instructor.
Alushta
When assessing the resorts of Crimea, it is worth highlighting this small town, which is considered one of the most popular health resorts on the peninsula. Thanks to its location in a ring of mountains, which protect it with a dense wall from wind and snow, in Alushta the temperature almost never drops below zero. One of the main attractions of the town is its famous embankment, where there is an incredible number of restaurants, cafes, discos and attractions.
For those who like to soak up the sun and swim, there are several city beaches on the territory of this locality. Their only drawback is their enormous popularity, due to which deserted and quiet places cannot be found here after the start of the season.
Evpatoria
The Crimean resorts, photos of which are presented in this article, have all the conditions for families with children. Although Evpatoria is most suitable for this due to the fact that the numerous local beaches are shallow, and their bottom is famous for the absence of holes and its flatness.
The only specialized beach, “Sportivny”, is also located in this place - it will be the best vacation spot for fans of water polo, football or volleyball. If you just want to lie on the sand or a sun lounger, then go to Solnyshko Beach, equipped with everything you need for a good time.
Sevastopol
This is one of the most popular cities in Crimea. Here you can see warships, as well as visit a number of ancient monuments (from the ancient Greek Chersonese to Genoese buildings).
On the territory of Sevastopol there is a chic embankment, dozens of museums, a huge aquarium, a water park and a dolphinarium. You can stay here in luxury hotels and rented apartments, and the road to any of the local beaches will take a few minutes.
Kerch
Continuing to consider the resorts of Crimea, it is worth highlighting Kerch. In the vicinity of this city, which is located in the eastern part of the peninsula, everyone can easily swim in 2 seas - the Azov and the Black. Here great amount ancient sights, quiet beaches, and places for sports such as kite riding and windsurfing.
This place will appeal to fans of excursions due to the Adzhimushkai quarries, the Yeni-Kale fortress, Panticapaeum and dozens of other attractions, while fans of civilized recreation in the city will be able to find a huge number of restaurants, modern attractions and luxury hotels.
Zander
When listing the resorts of Crimea, one cannot help but talk about Sudak. Local residents are sure that this is where the sea is warmest in comparison with other parts of the peninsula, which is readily believed, since vacationers swim on local beaches from the beginning of May until almost November, and there are many more sunny days here than in other resorts.
Although Sudak attracts vacationers not only with its beaches with surprisingly warm and clean water, but also with its attractions. The Genoese fortress is located here - it can be seen from almost anywhere in the city; the famous Sun Valley, around which a huge amount of architectural monuments different eras; as well as the Golitsyn Grotto, which is impressive in its size.
Yalta
If we consider the most popular resorts in Crimea, then, of course, Yalta will be in first place. This town had a reputation as a “Russian Riviera” 100 years ago - a lot of people came to this place then famous personalities and aristocrats. Since then, almost nothing has changed here, except for the fact that luxury restaurants, huge hotels, expensive boutiques, and other attributes of bohemian life have appeared in the city.
In addition, Yalta is famous for the fact that an unprecedented number of attractions are concentrated in this part of the peninsula. Architecture connoisseurs can admire the majestic buildings of the Vorontsov Palace and the Swallow's Nest. Anyone who loves picturesque, breathtaking landscapes simply must climb Mount Ai-Petri - this can be done along small paths, as well as by cable car. By visiting the wine cellars of Massandra, you have the opportunity to fully enjoy the taste of these local drinks.
Feodosia
The city was founded in ancient times. It is considered one of the most ancient settlements on the entire peninsula. Therefore, in its vicinity you can find a huge number of architectural monuments of different eras - from ancient buildings to the Genoese fortress.
This city attracts vacationers for other reasons. Here, in addition to sandy beaches, a mild climate and healing air, you can find another important detail: the local Crimean resorts offer vacation prices lower than anywhere else. So, the cost of a hotel room starts from 900 rubles per day, and rooms in the private sector will cost you from 200 rubles.
Bakhchisaray
Today, many domestic tourists have already appreciated the resorts of Crimea (a map with their location is presented in the article). Bakhchisaray is a modest town located near Simferopol. It has no access to the sea. Its territory contains a huge number of places that annually attract crowds of tourists. Just look at Khansaray - a stunning palace that remained for a long time the residence of the Khans of Crimea.
Near the city, you can admire the Holy Dormition Monastery, which was built right in the rock, as well as the huge medieval fortress of Chufut-Kale - many call it a cave city.
Hence, Crimean peninsula can safely be called a place that satisfies the needs of a wide variety of vacationers. Those people who prefer to relax with comfort can easily stay in any of the hotels in the large resort city. Extreme sports enthusiasts will enjoy kiting, diving, windsurfing, and also cycling along steep paths in the mountains. Fans of stunning landscapes and attractions will be able to add stunning photographs to their photo albums.
Resorts of Crimea: reviews
It is almost impossible to find negative feedback about holidays on the peninsula. Tourists admire the stunning nature of Crimea, its many attractions, incredible air and clean warm water. And, of course, one cannot help but mention the low prices at local resorts, which is also a big advantage.
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And again about Crimea - a fertile peninsula, by the will of political vicissitudes, which again became a tourist Mecca for Russians. IN last article we “muddied the waters” around. Today we will engage in selection, gradation and ranking of resorts by class and preference.
Agree, it’s terribly unpleasant to come on vacation and realize that you ended up in a completely different place than you planned.
For example, high prices for food and housing may unpleasantly shock us, or the surrounding contingent of other vacationers differs sharply from you in status, education, or goals pursued at the resort.
This problem exists and probably always will. Therefore, I decided to write about the best resorts in Crimea, the ratings of which will be equally appreciated by both students and majors.
Most often, wealthier citizens who do not need to save on vacation choose the following resorts in 2018:
- Miskhor
Ghost town Miskhor
Many people think that this is a city. In fact, Miskhor is a general name for a certain piece of the Crimean coast, which includes two villages: Koreiz and Gaspra.
The main attraction of Miskhor, and more precisely, of the whole Crimea, is the famous and unsurpassed in beauty castle in Gaspra "Bird home" . Thrill-seekers love Miskhor for cable car to Ai-Petri , which is not surprising - the view of the surrounding area from above is simply amazing!
Despite high housing prices, Miskhor is chosen for its convenient location. Any popular attractions of Crimea are within walking distance, so here you can not only sunbathe on the beach, but also spend time with benefit for your mind and soul. In addition, Yalta is not far away, where you can have an active and fun time on a sultry evening.
There is a large selection of rental housing in Miskhor: private houses, hotels, apartments, hotels, but almost all of them are expensive (about the same as in Gurzuf and Foros).
When choosing Miskhor for your vacation, you must remember that it is located on steep mountain slopes, and in some places you may experience breathing difficulties.
Cliff - unofficial Santa Barbara
If you think that the Cliff is also a section of the Crimean coast, then you are mistaken. This is an ordinary village! Yes Yes! A village, but with its own unusual resort complex, built over the past 15 years. The second unofficial name of the village is “Santa Barbara”.
From the outside, everything looks quite original and modern - narrow hotels with 6 or 7 floors, closely huddled together on the seashore. Inside there are comfortable rooms for tourists and the best views from the balcony.
Cliff – quiet, peaceful place even in summer . The music in the cafe here fades away by 10 pm; family people choose it for relaxation. Intercity buses do not run often enough here, so it is better to come here with your own car.
Here is the famous sanatorium “Utes” and the so-called town of boathouses (garages for jet skis).
The main attractions of Utes are: the ancient castle of Countess Gagarina, the palace of Prince Yusupov and crazy beauty parks of the Karasan estate and the Aivazovskoye sanatorium complex .
Yalta is the epicenter of Crimean tourism
Our top three is completed by the best, but expensive resort - the Black Sea pearl - the port of Yalta. Since Soviet times, there have been simply a huge number of sanatoriums and hydropathic clinics, the nature is amazing, and the clean beaches of Yalta have more than once received the highest beach award - Blue flag.
In addition, those who like to wander around the city and see the local architectural beauties will fully appreciate the ancient architecture, baths, cathedrals, the outlines of which were significantly influenced by the Greeks, Turks, Crimean Tatars and Genoese.
In the evenings, the old Yalta quarters become real entertainment center open air. The main youth celebrations take place on the Embankment.
Inexpensive resorts in Crimea
Among the inexpensive vacation spots that even students can handle are:
- Koktebel
- Evpatoria
- Alushta
- Feodosia
Undisguised Koktebel
Koktebel is a famous urban village surrounded by forested mountains. It was first popularized as a resort destination by the poet Maximilian Voloshin. He bought a dacha in the village and regularly invited people of the creative profession to visit him.
It is believed that this is where those who wish sunbathe naked , can do this without fear of sidelong glances. But it’s still better to do this in a specific place – a sand and pebble strip of beach (about 700 meters long) near Junge Hill. Nudism Center Koktebel became known at the beginning of the 20th century.
The most best beach Koktebel is considered "Quiet Bay"
, here, according to many, is the cleanest sea.
Also, these places were used as decorations for many Soviet films (« Scarlet Sails", "The Man from the Boulevard des Capucines").
Evpatoria - an island of children's happiness
Since Soviet times, Evpatoria has become famous as the country's main children's health resort. And all thanks to the flat sandy bottom and shallow water. Today Evpatoria still popular among parents , for them there is no question of where it is better to spend a vacation with their chawl.
The old sanatorium-resort infrastructure has undergone major reconstruction, renovation and addition of entertainment facilities for young visitors. Thanks to this, the city today looks like a piece of a real children's paradise with economical housing prices.
Alushta is in the center of events
The famous health resort of Crimea - Alushta is primarily attractive for its geographical location. The city is surrounded by a mountain ring that reliably protects it from snow and winds. There are never sub-zero temperatures here, and rented apartments are inexpensive.
In addition to the warm sea with pebble and sandy beaches, Alushta is famous "Valley of Ghosts" - clusters of bizarre rocks located on the western slope of Demerdzhi.
Creative people often come to Alushta; it is believed that here the capricious muse visits everyone much more often. Once upon a time in these places Leonid Gaidai filmed several episodes of the legendary « Caucasian captive» .
Feodosia – forget Kislovodsk
Once upon a time, Feodosia was appreciated by Chekhov, Tsvetaeva, Voloshin, Aivazovsky was born and lived here. Since then, nothing has changed, and travelers of all stripes come to the city in a steady stream. Feodosia is loved for its ionized air and developed infrastructure network. We don’t mention the sea - in any popular resort of Crimea it is beyond praise, and Feodosia is no exception.
There is also a rich deposit here healing silt mud, and mineral waters They are in no way inferior to what they drink in Minvody or Kislovodsk. Lovers of sightseeing or active sports will find an extensive excursion program here, they will be able to take part in various festivals, fly in hot air balloons or compete in sailing regattas.
Of course, I didn’t cover all the “tidbits” of the fertile peninsula with my attention; I just covered the summer of 2017.
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Even if Crimea is not very big, there are resorts here for every taste. The terrain of the peninsula is so diverse that it simply boggles the imagination. The mountainous Crimea is gorgeous, the South Coast is amazing, the Western Crimea is amazing, and the eastern one is unique. Wherever you go, there is a different sea, different mountains, and a different flora.
As a rule, the most expensive holidays are in Yalta and its vicinity. In the area of Sudak and Yevpatoria you can find much more affordable housing and food. There are also different climatic characteristics. Crimea differs sharply from mainland Russia in its warm winters, especially in the south, where temperatures rarely drop below zero.
We can safely say that the climate on the entire peninsula contributes to improved health, not only near the sea. On the coast there is a cool spring and very warm autumn; it happens that in November you can walk in a T-shirt.
West Bank
Here nature has provided a real storehouse with balneo-mud resources. Main resort cities: Saki, Evpatoria. These are endless strips of sandy beaches. The steppe air goes well with the sea; it is saturated with healthy salts that rise not only from the sea, but also from Lake Saki.
But in winter and autumn it is cold here, all because of the western winds, which create real cold, and there is also no such protector as the mountains. The swimming season opens from the beginning of June and lasts until mid-October.
There is a large concentration of sanatorium institutions in this area. The treatment is most effective due to the fact that mud and brine are used in large quantities; they do not spare it here. There are also often mineral springs, the water from which is bottled and drunk directly in pump rooms, taken in baths, and inhaled.
The Pearl of the West Bank - . There are very unusual rocks here, clearest water, White sand, "cup of love." Being here, it seems like you are somewhere on an exotic island. During the holiday season, vacationers are provided with a refined and equipped beach holiday. In October you can still sunbathe and swim in Evpatoria itself, but on Tarkhankut the cold winds will already rule and you will want to warm yourself.
The sea is less stormy and warms up faster due to the shallow waters, but in the fall it quickly becomes cool, unlike the South Coast. For this reason, the daytime breeze eases the summer heat with its coolness, sometimes the irrepressible wind begins to irritate, it can blow here incessantly, raising sandstorms, carrying away umbrellas, hats, tents, towels, independently leafing through the pages of books.
The hot sand of the beach penetrates deep into the ailments of the body, copes with diseases of the musculoskeletal system, respiratory organs, and treats problems in urology/gynecology. If your legs hurt, or you don’t want to “jump” through the mountains, then the plains of western resort towns and villages will definitely appeal to you.
The downside of the “West” is the almost complete absence of attractions created by nature. The landscapes are completely dull and monotonous, there is nothing else to contemplate except the surface of the sea, but, for example, children get a unique pleasure from frolicking in the shallow water and building sand castles. There is no tropical vegetation or rocks here. To truly experience Crimea, you will have to go on a long excursion to another area.
South Coast
The nature of the southern coast and up to the city of Sevastopol is very reminiscent of Monaco and Nice. The conditions here are also similar - subtropics, coastal protection high mountains, forest and sea.
Prices for housing, food, resort goods, fruits and vegetables are higher here. Beaches with pebbles, in some places large and uncomfortable to lie on. Often entering the water is problematic, especially if the sea is rough. Meanwhile, the absence of sand makes sea water perfectly transparent. In such water you want to endlessly dive and admire the underwater world. However, the strips of beaches are becoming narrower every year; if the authorities do not begin to “pour” the crushed stone, this will threaten a complete lack of places for sunbathing.
The main ridge of the Crimean Mountains stretches along the entire coast. The rocks are densely overgrown with coniferous forest, so the air here is the most healing and delicious. This air seems like you can even pour it into a glass and drink it, like a healthy oxygen cocktail. Pine trees, juniper groves, cypresses and cedars constantly emit substances into the atmosphere that kill microbes outright - phytoncides.
The purest mountain air, pleasant sea breeze, coniferous forests, all this creates simply unique conditions for the healing of people suffering nervous disorders, allergies, respiratory diseases, cardiovascular dysfunctions. All health resorts in Yalta are aimed specifically at such ailments. Pulmonologists only need to slightly supplement the treatment with some procedures, and the unique climate does the rest. By the way, in Yalta almost every day concerts and shows are held with the participation of brightest stars and comedians of the Russian stage, cultural life is simply in full swing.
You can dare and boldly declare that Alushta and the entire Greater Yalta have the most beautiful places in Crimea; the landscapes here are better, even than in Sochi. In winter, the temperature does not drop below 5 degrees, but there is snow in the mountains and you can snowboard and ski.
Closer to Alushta, the ridge of the Crimean Mountains becomes steeper, and it is very difficult for cold winds to break through it. The average daily temperature in winter is +2, and in summer +23, at the height of summer it jumps to +40. Fresh wind makes the climate colder than in Yalta. The beach area is wide, the sea is clean, and the city also has an excellent promenade. There are real subtropics near the sea, and deciduous trees on the mountain slopes.
All the iconic places of Crimea are concentrated on the southern coast and close to it. By the way, when going here, you need to remember that there are basically no plains here; you will have to walk along steps everywhere, go up and down paths to any objects.
East
Celebrities of the east coast are: Kerch, Feodosia, Sudak, Koktebel. The beaches here are mostly sandy, although sometimes the shore is covered with pebbles. Housing prices are affordable, the resort infrastructure is well developed, and the oriental flavor is noticeable. The hills of the east coast contain many ancient secrets. The imagination is alternately struck by hills, bizarre rocks, capes and cozy bays.
Many myths and legends were born here. Among the attractions, the grottoes, capes, and grandiose medieval bastions especially stand out; this is a country of cognacs and champagne wines.
Thematic festivals are also held here: music and historical reconstructions. Another argument is the convenience of the location. It doesn’t matter whether you flew to Simferopol by plane, or went by your own car via the ferry crossing, the eastern side of the peninsula is closest.
The terrain in the East is mixed, there are both plains and hills, but basically the load is always uniform, you simply cannot find such crazy hills as on the south coast. This resort is considered a youth resort.
In the east, beaches with golden sand predominate, there are many campsites and wild places where you can walk along the beach and not cross paths with other vacationers. It is allowed to make fires right on the beach, fry shish kebab, and cook other delicious dishes at the stake. There are many Orthodox shrines in this area.
The Kerch Peninsula has become a full-fledged “gateway to Crimea”; now a resort has begun to actively develop here, especially since the area is rich in mud and balneological resources, including mineral springs, lakes with brine, and therapeutic mud. Kerch is a model of military glory, and also offers its guests unforgettable excursions into the ancient world.
Whichever of the Crimean resorts you choose, you will always find yourself in a heavenly place. A change of scenery, healing air, entertainment, a favorable climate, all this gives health, strength, elation and, of course, happiness!
The time for the long-awaited summer vacation is approaching. All more people, dreaming of being by the sea, they imagine sunny Crimea with its enchanting nature, mild climate and centuries-old history. Despite its small size, the peninsula is diverse in terms of climate and landscape. The recreational conditions offered are also different. Which resort cities of Crimea are the most popular and how to choose the best among them?
Choosing the best resort in Crimea! Criteria
So that the time spent in Crimea completely coincides with ideas about perfect holiday, it is important to carefully approach the choice of resort.
Main criteria for choosing a resort:
- purpose of the trip (calm or active recreation, health improvement);
- composition of vacationers (youth, couple, family with children);
- financial opportunities.
So, for a family with small children, it is better to go to Evpatoria or Feodosia; you can treat your tired body in Saki; if you have an unlimited family budget, you can enjoy visiting picturesque Yalta.
The Crimean Peninsula can be conditionally divided into 3 resort zones, differing in climate, terrain and even the salt composition of sea water. These are the Southern Coast (SC), Eastern and Western Crimea.
Southern coast of Crimea (South Coast)
The first most popular resort area, occupying the territory from Cape Aya to Mount Kara-Dag. Subtropical climate, extraordinary beauty of nature, stunning landscapes and healing air saturated with salt and juniper aroma - all this makes the resorts of the South Coast a real paradise for city dwellers tired of the hustle and bustle. The beaches of the South Coast are pebble, so sea water here it is considered the cleanest. South Coast resorts - Yalta, Alushta, Sudak, Gurzuf, Bakhchisarai and others.
Warm Sea, Swallow's Nest, Batiliman, Cape Sarych... A vacation here is unforgettable!
Eastern Crimea
The eastern coast stretches from Mount Kara-Dag to the Kerch Peninsula. The landscape here gradually changes, moving from magnificent mountain ranges to tranquil plains. The beaches are quite varied - sand and gravel, small shells and soft fine sand. Thanks to the diversity of nature of this territory of Crimea, both romantics seeking solitude and lovers of an active lifestyle will find relaxation here. Popular resorts: Feodosia, Sudak, Koktebel, Kerch.
Western Crimea
Western Crimea occupies the territory of the peninsula from the village of Peschanoye to Sevastopol. The comfortable combination of sea and steppe climates, the presence of healing waters and mud have made the resorts of this strip a popular sanatorium and recreational corner of Crimea. Its western part includes generally recognized health resorts: Evpatoria - a children's recreation center and the Saki mud baths. The hero city of Sevastopol deserves special attention.
Which city should I choose?
There are many beautiful places to relax in Crimea. Choosing any of them, especially on the coast, promises a great vacation. Which one should you choose? Let's take a closer look at some of the most popular cities from tourists.
Rest in Yalta
Yalta is the pearl of the peninsula. The atmosphere reigning here is not inferior to the best Mediterranean resorts: a picturesque embankment with palm trees, street performers entertaining tourists, music playing everywhere and the carefree laughter of vacationers.
When you come to Yalta on vacation, you should definitely visit the Nikitsky Botanical Garden, the Massandra Palace with the winery of the same name, the zoo and the children's Glade of Fairy Tales, admire the Uchan-Su waterfall and Mount Ai-Petri.
Thanks to its highly developed infrastructure and excellent climate, Yalta is ready to receive tourists all year round. In the resort surrounded by mountains, the temperature does not drop below zero even in winter.
We're going to Alushta
Alushta is the second largest resort on the South Coast with a mild Mediterranean climate.
The resort is famous for its sand and pebble beaches, vineyards growing along the coast, relict beeches and pine trees of the Crimean Nature Reserve. The most beautiful mountain range of Crimea is located here. Conquerors of the peaks will find the Chatyr-Dag mountains, with its karst caves, Kastel, which preserves the remains of an ancient fortress, and Demerdzhi, in the “Valley of Ghosts” in which the filming of “Prisoner of the Caucasus” took place. And those who come to Alushta in the spring will certainly be amazed by the rare beauty of the Dzhur-Dzhur waterfall.
Besides amazing nature, the cultural attractions of Alushta also deserve attention - the Dolphinarium, a unique aquarium and terrarium.
Colorful Evpatoria
Evpatoria is a popular health resort on the West Coast. Comfortable climate, soft sand, crystal water and gently sloping bottom – you won’t find better conditions for children’s and family holidays. Little tourists will enjoy the entertainment of Evpatoria - a fascinating water park and an interesting Dolphinarium show program.
Adults, having had plenty of time on the beach, can plunge into the historical past of the city by taking a tram excursion. In the old part of the city there are famous sights of Evpatoria: the Gezlev Gate, the Egie-Kapai synagogue, the Karaite Kenas, the Tekie Dervish monastery, the Juma-Jami mosque.
By the way, here are the cheapest housing prices even during the holiday season!
Rest in Saki
Located near Yevpatoria, the Saki resort is famous for its healing mud, brine salt lakes, excellent microclimate and unique mineral waters. In the sanatoriums of the oldest resort in Crimea, these gifts of nature are successfully used in the treatment of diseases of the bone and nervous systems and skin.
The beautiful Resort Park, representing up to 80 species of trees and shrubs, makes Saki a real green island in the steppes of the Western part of the peninsula.
Feodosia
A classic resort with an alluring sea, gentle sun and golden sandy beaches. In terms of natural beauty, Feodosia is inferior to other vacation spots, but in the richness of its historical past it has no equal. 25 centuries after its founding, the ruins of ancient fortresses and religious buildings remain on the streets of the city.
Cultural centers of the city – Art Gallery them. I. Aivazovsky, A. Green's apartment-museum, Museum of Money. Local religious monuments have a centuries-old history - the Mufti-Jami Mosque, the Armenian Temple and the Church of St. St. George the Victorious.
Feodosia offers various ways recreation. Children will be delighted by visiting the Dolphinarium and Amusement Park, young people will attend performances by world-class DJs, and in the resort’s sanatoriums and boarding houses everyone will be cured of diseases of the nervous and endocrine systems.
Holidays in Koktebel
Koktebel is a Crimean resort beloved by young people, which grew up at the foot of the Kara-Dag volcano. It has long been famous for its cultural program.
Every year Koktebel becomes a venue for many festivals - “Jazz Koktebel” (summer), “Velvet Tango” (autumn), “Crimean Holidays” (May). Active recreation seekers here can conquer the sky for the first time by paragliding, windsurfing, diving, and water skiing.
The vibrant youth life in Koktebel is successfully combined with a quiet family vacation. Children will enjoy colorful attractions, and adults will be able to touch the beauty in the house-museum of the poet M. Voloshin and taste cognac from the local Koktebel factory.
Rest in Sudak
Once a major center of the slave trade, this small town in the southeast of Crimea has today gained fame as a wonderful year-round resort. Both active young people and quiet married couples like to spend their holidays on the only beaches with quartz sand in Crimea.
One of its main attractions is connected with the rich history of the city - the ancient Genoese fortress. In the summer months, historical and ethno-festivals “Knight's Castle” and “Genoese Helmet”, famous for spectacular medieval battles, are held here.
Thanks to the developed infrastructure, there are many tourists here. Lovers of secluded relaxation will be able to appreciate the beauty of the immediate surroundings of Sudak - Cape Meganom and Solnechnaya Dolina, and taste the Crimean champagne from the sparkling wine factory in the New World.
Holidays in Sevastopol
Sevastopol is a heroic city that experienced the blows of two wars - the Crimean and the Great Patriotic War. Most of the sights reflect the military glory of the city. The famous “Panorama of Sevastopol”, the diorama “Storm of Sapun Mountain”, Malakhov Kurgan, the monument to sunken ships, the Military History Museum of the Fleet - they all tell about the heroism of the people and the valor of Russian soldiers.
The city becomes incredibly beautiful during the celebration of the Day Navy. As part of the celebrations, tourists can see a parade of ships of the Sevastopol garrison and visit some of them completely free of charge.
In addition to the military, the city is famous for its cult monuments (the ruins of the ancient settlement of Tauride Chersonesus) and natural beauty (cozy bays and clean beaches, Cape Fiolent, Cape Sarych). You can see them by taking an organized excursion trip.
Bakhchisaray
Bakhchisarai, or “Garden Palace”, is located in the valley of the Churuk-Su River, 35 km from Simferopol. This territory up to the second half of the XVIII century was under the rule of the Crimean Khanate, and the residence of the khan himself was located here.
The resort is known for its picturesque gardens and monuments of medieval history. Guests of the city can visit the national shrine of the Crimean Tatar people - “Khan's Palace”, see small copies of the sights of the entire Crimea in the park “Crimea in miniature in the palm of your hand” and climb to the impregnable Byzantine fortress - “Cave City of Chufut-Kale”.
Kerch
An ancient city conducive to a relaxing holiday. Its uniqueness lies in the opportunity to plunge into two seas washing Kerch at once - the Black and Azov.
Sights of Kerch - monuments of history, archeology and architecture: the burial mounds of the khans, the city of Mirmekiy, the Yeni-Kale fortress and Mount Mithridates. Part of the excavations, where previously unknown artifacts are still being found, is also free for tourists to visit.
During the Second World War, the city became the front line four times and was completely destroyed. Years later, Kerch was restored, but wartime monuments continue to serve as reminders of the tragedy. The main one is the Adzhimushkai quarries, in the catacombs of which the partisans took refuge and defended their homeland.
Gurzuf
Resort village located 11 km from Yalta. The main attractions of the resort are the mountains. These are the paired Adalary rocks protruding from the sea - the calling card of Gurzuf, and Ayu-Dag (Bear Mountain) - a symbol of the entire South Coast, and the Genoese rock, with the ruins of a medieval fortress on the top.
The azure water of the Gurzuf bay, the best small pebble beaches in Crimea and the mild climate have made Gurzuf home to the legendary pioneer camp"Artek".
Gurzuf sanatorium "Ai-Danil" is a popular health resort. Inhaling the aroma of the ancient juniper forests of the Cape Martyan nature reserve, in the eastern part of which the sanatorium is located, vacationers get rid of diseases of the heart, nervous system and gastrointestinal tract.
Where is the cheapest place to relax?
Crimea is becoming increasingly popular and, at the same time, an expensive resort. But if you dream of visiting the peninsula, you should not deny yourself this pleasure. An affordable Crimean holiday is quite possible.
The resorts of the South Coast have always been considered expensive. To relax in Yalta or Alushta, you need to spend a lot of money. But by choosing suburban villages for accommodation - Rybachye, Kanak, Solnechnogorsk, you will be able to experience all the delights of the South Coast without serious damage to the budget.
Middle-income vacationers will be welcomed by West Coast resorts.
A holiday in the famous health resort of Evpatoria, not to mention the remote villages of Nikolaevka, Peschany, Olenevka, will cost less than the resorts of the South Coast.
On the Eastern coast of Crimea there are also relatively inexpensive resorts - Koktebel, Feodosia, Kerch.
When staying in villages remote from resort centers, if you wish, you can visit the main cities on your own or with a tour and see their attractions without significant expenses.
Which Crimean resort is the best - everyone decides for himself. Some will like the luxury of Yalta and Gurzuf, while others will find calm Feodosia or ancient Kerch the sweetest. In any case, here, on the reserved Crimean land, everyone will find what they are looking for.
Choosing the ideal resort in Crimea for the summer of 2019! Where is the best place to relax for families with children, young people and the elderly? Where is it inexpensive on the peninsula? Where can lovers of active or, on the contrary, secluded recreation go?
Crimea can be compared to a jewelry box - any of its resorts is worthy of attention and admiration. Some people love the subtropics and panoramas of the South Coast, others prefer the steppes, and the sandy beaches of Feodosia and Yevpatoria have been attracting vacationers with children for many decades.
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Where to have an inexpensive holiday in Crimea
Yalta and Alushta are the most popular resorts on the peninsula; it is believed that this is where it is best to relax in Crimea in the summer. These cities have the most developed tourist infrastructure, entertainment for every taste, very beautiful embankments and parks. The location of the resorts is also unique - they are securely surrounded by mountains, while they themselves stand on relatively flat terrain. Therefore, it is not surprising that these cities hold the high price bar.
Followed by New World, Evpatoria, Sudak and Sevastopol. You can save a lot of money by staying in villages near these resorts, especially if vacationers’ plans do not include intense excursion holidays and vibrant nightlife.
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A little more affordable, but still expensive, a holiday in Gurzuf, Alupka, Miskhor, Simeiz and Livadia. These are cozy villages immersed in subtropical greenery, here are the most beautiful parks and the best pebble beaches, to which you need to go down steps or serpentine roads. In Livadia there is even an elevator for descent and ascent; some sanatoriums of the South Coast have their own cable car to the beach.
You can have an inexpensive holiday in Crimea in the following cities and towns: Feodosia, Kerch, Rybachye, Solnechnogorskoye, Malorechenskoye and the resorts of the most distant part of the peninsula from the Kerch crossing - the West Coast: Nikolaevka, Mezhvodnoye, Chernomorskoye, Saki, Olenevka. Not only do they have good beaches and flat steppe zone, but also excellent accommodation five minutes from the beach, but there is little entertainment in some villages.
Resorts with the most developed infrastructure
The best developed tourist infrastructure is in large cities and their environs: Alushta, Sevastopol, Evpatoria. This is where the most a large number of sanatoriums, recreation centers and hotels, well-equipped and clean beaches. Here are the best nightclubs and restaurants, amusement parks, dolphinariums, zoos, water parks and other places where you can have a great time with the whole family. There are ships at the pier, ready at any moment to take travelers out to sea.
Resort villages are simpler in this regard. There are no such luxurious embankments or none at all, but there are shops, mini-markets, cafes and children's attractions. Soviet-era sanatoriums and recreation centers are constantly being supplemented with new private boarding houses.
According to tourists' reviews, in 2019 the best places to vacation in Crimea are in the resort villages: Alupka, Simeiz, Miskhor, Foros and Livadia. There are fewer tourists and lower prices, but the nature and beaches are excellent. Here are the most beautiful parks and architectural structures, many of which have a history of more than a century.
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Resorts for active holidays
Crimea provides great opportunities for active pastime. Here they engage in diving, horse riding and cycling, hiking in the mountains and exploring caves. The natural attractions of the peninsula allow people who are very far from sports to actively relax - hiking along trails, visiting caves and trips to waterfalls are popular.
Where is the best place to relax in Crimea in the summer of 2019 for lovers of active recreation? According to reviews, in Alushta, Yalta and Koktebel tourists fly paragliders, go horseback riding and hike in the mountains. You can drive jeeps and ATVs in Evpatoria, Bakhchisarai, Alushta, Yalta and Sevastopol. You can do rope jumping in Bakhchisarai, Alupka and Sevastopol, kayaking in Balaklava, flyboarding and diving in Sudak, fly on hot-air balloon- in Belogorsk and Feodosia, go to sea under sail in Sevastopol. Very interesting undersea world on Cape Tarkhankut (Olenevka). Caving tourism is best developed in Simferopol, Yalta and Alushta, mountaineering - in Yalta and Simeiz.
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The best places for a secluded holiday
Where is the best place to relax in Crimea if you want peace and tranquility, a wild holiday? Romantic natures and lovers of privacy will be able to find almost deserted places on the East Coast - this is the area of Feodosia, Koktebel, Kerch. In the Western part there are many such places in the area of Lyubimovka, Popovka, Okunevka, Cape Khersones (Sevastopol), Cape Bolshoy Atlesh (Chernomorskoe). The wild beaches of Balaklava, Laspi Bay and Cape Fiolent are beautiful and inaccessible to most tourists.
The most difficult thing is to find a piece of “uninhabited” land on the South Coast. This is the most popular part of the peninsula among tourists, but even here you can find places untouched by civilization. There is a small wild beach in Simeiz near Mount Koshki, and also a small, inaccessible bay squeezed between the villages of Rybachye and Malorechenskoye in the Alushta region.
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The best resorts for cultural and excursion holidays
Now we’ll tell you where it’s better to stay in Crimea for those who plan to diversify their beach holiday with excursions and sightseeing. Crimea itself is not a very large peninsula, the most remote part is in Kerch; it is better to see this city separately. Having settled somewhere in Yalta-Alushta, it is easy to explore the entire southern coast; all you need to do is use public transport.
From Yalta it is convenient to visit the zoo, the aquarium, the Glade of Fairy Tales, the Ai-Petri plateau and the Uchan-Su waterfall, the Livadia, Vorontsov and Massandra palaces, the Swallow's Nest, the Massandra winery, and the Nikitsky Botanical Garden. From Alushta it is convenient to go to the mountains to the Jur-Jur waterfall, visit the karst caves of Chatyrdag and the famous Valley of Ghosts. Trips to Bakhchisaray and cave cities are no less popular among tourists - they are also conveniently accessible from Sevastopol, from where buses regularly run to Bakhchisaray.
The main attraction is the Genoese fortress. In the summer, an annual festival is held here, attracting admirers of knightly romance. The village of Novy Svet is rich in natural bays and grottoes, one of the most popular trails among tourists is located here - the Golitsyn Trail, and it’s easy to cool your hot head with a glass of local sparkling wine. to Cape Meganom, Feodosia and Koktebel.
Excursions around Sevastopol have been consistently popular for many years. Sevastopol is a city of military glory; according to some sources, there are about two thousand monuments and memorable places. In addition, here is ancient city Chersonesos and cave city Inkerman. There are many historical monuments in Evpatoria. The most popular of them are the Juma-Jami Mosque, Karaite Kenas, St. Nicholas Cathedral, Turkish Baths and the Yegiy-Kapai Synagogue.