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On Monday, August 2, Sevastopol journalists on the catamaran "Crimean Arrow" made a presentation flight to Yalta. The revival of the route Yalta - Sevastopol - Evpatoria - Odessa became possible thanks to the company "London SkyTravel". More than ten years ago, "Comets" traditionally went on this route. Then, by order of the USSR Ministry of Fleet in 1990in Norway, two catamarans were built - the Crimean Arrow and the Blue Arrow. But with the collapse of the country, the catamarans leftto work on the Mediterranean lines or carried "shuttles" from the Crimea to Turkey and back. Then, as the permanentthe captain of the "Crimean Arrow" Albert Kulikov, in the late 90s, went to work in the Red Sea for two years. The ship wasconverted into a floating casino, since it was impossible to open gambling establishments in Israel. In the bottomroulette tables and gambling tables were installed in the salon, and a small restaurant was located in the upper one. And worked prettysuccessfully. A. Kulikov, who has been at the captain's helm for 35 years, says that he is glad to return to work on the old route:"Crimea is unique and very beautiful. We worked in Croatia in 2002, beautiful places, but our South Coasttheir beauty is not inferior to them at all. I think, over time, smart leaders realize that Crimea is a gold mine."

The refurbished ship is ready to provide its 300 passengers with very comfortable conditions. You can choose seats in business or economy class, watch a movie on the way, spend time in a bar or dine in a restaurant.“Now we are resuming the line,” says Konstantin Lichikaki, commercial director of London Sky Travel, “toUnfortunately, she did not work for a long time, and everything has to be rolled in a new way. The task is difficult, but doable. It's already the 28thflight, there is an increase in passenger traffic, in August there will be the most intensive flow. Last flight had 90 passengers out of 15countries: from Kazakhstan to the Netherlands."

"Crimean arrow". Vessel length 43 m, width 10 m. Optimum speed 30 knots (55 km/h).

The ship leaves Odessa Mondays at 11:00 and at 17:30 arrives in Sevastopol, at 20:00 arrives in Yalta.

On Thursdays and Saturdays, the boat runs onroute Odessa - Varna.

Catamaran tickets can be purchased at the Kandahar travel agency.

"Sevastopol newspaper", 05.08.2004

On June 13, the catamaran "Crimean Arrow", assigned to the Yalta port. This regular line was opened exactly a year ago, its organizers are Odessa Travel Company"London SkyTravel", Yalta and Odessa ports. This year, the "Crimean Arrow" will make 28 calls to Varna, which is twicemore than the previous year. "Crimean Arrow" works in two directions: Odessa - Varna and Odessa - Sevastopol -Yalta. Flights in each direction are carried out weekly. In total, 5300 were transported during the last seasonpassengers. 14 flights were made to Varna and Yalta. The ship delivers passengers to Yalta from Odessa in 7.5 hours, up toVarna - for 9. But the "sea train" was especially liked by tourists going to Bulgaria on vacation. "It's aboutfirst of all, about the Russians, for whom it is expensive to get to the Bulgarian resorts by plane, and by bus - long and tiring. Herewe helped them find the best route - by train from Moscow to Odessa, from Odessa on a catamaran to Varna, -says deputy CEO of the company "London Sky Travel" Konstantin Lichikaki. - Average loadvessel last year was 200 people per voyage. This season, demand has grown, already at the expense of Ukrainian tourists."

"Ports of Ukraine", №03 (53), 2005

REFERENCE

Crimea-Odessa: catamaran "Crimean arrow"

Yalta 9:00 - Sevastopol 10:50...11:00 - Evpatoria 12:30...12:50 - Odessa 17:30

Ticket from Sevastopol - 139 hryvnia ($27.50), from Yalta - 171 hryvnia ($34)

From Yalta - on Thursdays and Sundays, from Odessa - on Tuesdays and Fridays.

In 2006, there is no information about catamaran flights from Odessa to Crimea.

Almost simultaneously with the beginning of summer, the cruise season started in Odessa. On Monday catamaran "Crimean arrow" took on board the first tourists to the southern coast of Varna in Bulgaria. The "Crimean Arrow" will fly on the sea wavestwice a week throughout the summer. The cost of the cheapest catamaran ticket is $95. Besides, howwe were told in the press service of the ship's owner's company that from June 13, a new Black Sea route "Krymskoyarrows" Odessa - Constanta. According to the commercial director of "London Sky Travel" Konstantin Lichikaki, to ConstantaThey decided to send the catamaran after Romania became a member of the European Union. In addition, Odessa tour operators hopethat this summer a record number of tourists from Europe will come to our city, because for citizens of EU countries there is avisa-free regime. Another news - from June 15, "Crimean Arrow" is expected to moor for the first time to the island of Zmeiny. HowNikolai Makovetsky, head of the seaport, noted that such a tour would take approximately four hours.

"Segodnya.UA", 06/10/2008

P.S.: Since 2009, the "Crimean Arrow" has not left the territory of the Yalta port. There is also the same type of "Blue Arrow", decommissioned back in 2006 - its spare parts have supported the performance of the "Crimean Arrow" in recent years.

In 2009, the catamaran "Crimean Strela" does NOT work

ODESSA - VARNA

from June 9 to September 8
departure port ODESSA (weekly) - Monday and Friday at 13.00
departure port of VARNA (weekly) - Tuesday and Saturday at 07.00

ODESSA - CONSTANTSA

from June 13 to September 5
departure port ODESSA (weekly) - Friday at 13.00
departure port CONSTANTZA (weekly) - Tuesday at 07.00

Odessa - Varna - Odessa

Odessa - Constanta

For a child ticket up to 1 (one) year, a 70% discount from the individual adult fare in both directions with the provision of a separate seat is provided. The price is in euro. The price includes: all port taxes; compulsory insurance.

Additional charges to tariffs:

• The fee for exceeding the baggage limit is 1.5% of the fare for each kilogram in excess of the norm.
• Fee for transportation of pets - 20% of the fare for each animal.
• Fee for transporting bicycles - 10 EURO per bicycle.

Bulgaria - Romania "Arrow to Europe"

Every year, sea travel becomes more convenient and diverse for tourists and passengers, and everyone will be able to choose a suitable alternative for themselves: train + boom, bus + boom, car + boom. For instance, Russian tourists highly appreciated and prefer the travel option, which combines train and sea transportation on a catamaran.

The journey from Odessa to Varna aboard the Crimean Arrow catamaran takes only nine hours, and all this time is filled with dolphins, seagulls and fresh sea air.

The route started operating in 2004. The company took a certain risk by introducing the Odessa-Varna-Odessa summer route. Soon, an additional flight had to be introduced, and now the catamaran runs from South Palmyra towards Golden Sands twice a week. If in 2004 about 5 thousand passengers were transported, then in 2007 - already more than 9.5 thousand - progress is evident. During the mini-journey, passengers on board the catamaran can enjoy sea and land views. The ship's premises are air-conditioned, equipped with video, audio equipment, a bar, and an information desk where each passenger can get any information or order a taxi. For those who cannot do without tobacco, there is a special smoking area. And special tariff plans for sailors, students, pensioners, war veterans and organized groups have become another argument to choose Crimean Strela.

And the “Crimean Arrow” itself at one time worked on European lines and even as floating casinos for foreigners, which already speaks of its comfort. The ship was built in Norway in 1990, and in 2004 it underwent a major overhaul. Good speed, capacity (298 passengers), comfort and professional crew create ideal conditions for moving to sunny Bulgaria and for the subsequent return to blooming Odessa.

In addition, since 2008 flights Odessa - Constanta (Romania) have been operated. Now this port city is becoming more and more famous thanks to the resorts growing around it. Previously, Constanta was known only thanks to the departure of the Potemkin battleship there in 1905. Now, thanks to infrastructure and competitive prices, Romanian resorts are very popular. The journey to Constanta from Odessa now takes only 6 hours.

BULGARIA

Holidays in Bulgaria are hotels on the very seashore, educational excursions, good National cuisine and the famous hospitality of the Bulgarians. The golden sand of the beaches, the gentle sea and the Mediterranean landscapes will give you an excellent impression of summer holiday in Bulgaria. We invite you to visit a hospitable country with ample opportunities for a varied holiday - Bulgaria.

Holidays in Bulgaria will be fun and interesting for you. There are so many different entertainments, resorts and attractions that any tourist will find here a vacation option to their taste. Albena is wide beaches with fine golden sand, clear calm sea, modern hotels. Albena is located in the picturesque bay of the Bulgarian city of Varna.

Albena is an exceptional place where sports, recreation and entertainment are combined. Saint Constantine and Elena. The beaches are located in small cozy sandy bays among rocky cliffs - a true paradise for anglers and underwater sports enthusiasts. Golden Sands is the pearl of the Bulgarian Black Sea coast. 18 km from the city of Varna - in national park there is a modern resort "Golden Sands". Unique nature, magnificent beaches, clear sea, sun, mineral springs, unforgettable atmosphere - all in one place. Golden Sands is an ecologically clean resort. sunny Beach Tourist complex "Sunny Beach" - the largest complex, located 30 km north of the city Burgas. The complex is located along the coast, away from railway and highway lines and far from big cities which makes it especially attractive

The Romanian coast can compete with the coast mediterranean sea quality of water and sand. The water of the Black Sea has a lower salinity compared to other inland seas (only 17%), which contributes to the occupation of underwater and water sports sports in good conditions. The average latitude and low altitude contribute to a dry climate, which determines the long season (from May to October). The most impressive resort on Black Sea coast- Mamaia, known as the "pearl of the coast." This is a real Palm Beach of the East.

"So beautiful and so affordable" is just one of the slogans that characterizes the resort. foreign tourists. A unique culture and real time travel, Mamaia can rightly be called an excellent resort. The resort of Eforie Nord (14 km south of Constanta) is located at the same latitude as famous resorts Nice, Monaco and San Remo, which makes it possible to carry out a wide range of treatment in hotels of different categories Constanta - the second largest city in Romania and the largest port on the Black Sea was certified in the documents. VI century to X under the name of Tomis (ancient Greek colony). The main attractions are: Casino - built at the beginning of the 20th century, an aquarium, a dolphinarium and a planetarium

The dream of many is a tent on the shore, the splashing of waves, a small fire and songs with a guitar. For those who prefer such a holiday, the Arabat Spit in Crimea is a wonderful place. Here you are greeted by a steppe landscape, a warm sea, salt lakes with therapeutic mud and flowering herbs. And no noisy discos and other "benefits of civilization"!

Where is the Arabat Arrow located?

Geographically, this is a spit stretching for 110 km from the southeastern coast of the Crimean Peninsula to the mainland. It separates the Sea of ​​\u200b\u200bAzov from, is washed by the waters.

Spit on the map of Crimea

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Geography and history of the area

Scientists have established that the Arabat Spit is a young formation in geological terms. She began to rise above the water as a result of a strong shallowing of the Sivash and in the XI-XII centuries. It began to be depicted on maps only in the middle of the 17th century.

The appearance of a barrier separating the bay and the sea surface (they are now connected by a narrow strait) led to a sharp increase in the salinity of the Sivash - there is nowhere for the salts to go. This explains its nickname Rotten Sea (not every living creature will agree to live in brine!) and the great popularity of local mud among balneologists and cosmetologists.

On the spit itself there are also several small salty with healing brine, which promotes healing. Even in the Middle Ages, salt began to be actively mined here - Ukrainian Chumaks went after it.

The young geographical object, however, has already managed to acquire a rich one. There is some evidence that rulers were also interested in these places, striving to protect their shores (although there was no spit then, we are talking about the area at its Crimean base). It is also assumed that there was a Genoese bastion, then conquered by the Turks.

Here is evidence of the presence of the latter, and very weighty -. Mention of it dates back to the middle of the 17th century, it is assumed that its task was to prevent the penetration of the Russians into the Black Sea region, as well as the Zaporizhzhya Cossacks, who willingly used the spit as a “transshipment base” during raids on the shores of the Crimean Khanate and Turkey itself. The last task was solved poorly: in the documents there are multiple references to the presence here of these dangerous warriors and robbers, with whom Tatar mothers frightened disobedient children. It is assumed that it was built on the site of the Genoese fortification, captured during the Turkish conquest of the Crimea.

However, during the period the fortress showed its best side - its garrison prevented the landing of the Anglo-French troops and counteracted the efforts of the allied fleet. All this is made possible by the presence of a good battery. The legendary passage of the Red Army soldiers through the Sivash in November 1920 also began from the Arabat arrow. This operation also led to the complete cessation of the white movement in the European part of the former Russian Empire.

Rest on the Arabat Spit

For those who love Crimea, the Arabat Spit is an almost obligatory place to visit. Its width ranges from 300 m to almost 8 km, and all Azov coast is a continuous beach of coarse sand and. The landscape is steppe, you should not count on natural shelters from the sun. It is also advisable to take firewood with you - only a large tamarisk grows around.

When traveling by car, it is better to choose an undemanding brand - the road here leaves much to be desired (for its ribbed surface it was nicknamed "comb"). She has excuses - sandy soil is not very suitable for capital construction. Do not expect rich living conditions. Most tourists settle on their own in tents,
can count on camping or private sector but on modest terms.

People come here for a pleasant swim in clear water, as well as fishing - goby is well caught, there are also mullet, pelengas and some other species. Some travelers have adapted well to catching shrimp. Another "bait" is the mud of salt lakes and Sivash. Usually they are recommended for diseases of the musculoskeletal system and as a cosmetic product.

Many connoisseurs are also attracted by biological diversity. Although the soil of the arrow is poor, there are many interesting plants. A reserve has been operating in its southern part since 1974. Reviews from regulars claim that best time there - May, found in whole fields. But keep in mind that there are a lot of angry mosquitoes here and stock up on a good repellent just in case.

It is not possible to see the inside of the fortress now. She recalls her youth - she was again occupied by the military. But looking from the side and taking pictures is not prohibited. In recent years, in the Arabatka area, as the spit is also called, construction has begun more actively. tourism infrastructure. But still, its guests need to be prepared for the fact that they will have to overcome several kilometers to visit the store.

Sea coast lovers often deprive themselves of the opportunity to appreciate how beautiful the Crimean steppe is. The Arabat arrow allows them to do this without giving up their main business - sea bathing. Here the steppe and the sea go hand in hand. In conclusion, we offer a brief video review of this natural attraction, enjoy your viewing!