The best resorts of Crimea. Crimean resorts on the Azov and Black Seas
We choose the ideal resort of Crimea for the summer of 2019! Where is the best place to relax for families with children, young people and the elderly? Where is inexpensive on the peninsula? Where can lovers of active or, on the contrary, secluded vacations go?
Crimea can be compared to a jewelry box - any of its resorts is worthy of attention and admiration. Someone loves the subtropics and panoramas of the South Coast, someone likes the steppes more, and sandy beaches Feodosia and Evpatoria have been attracting vacationers with children for many decades.
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Where to relax cheaply in Crimea
Yalta and Alushta are the most popular resorts of the peninsula, it is believed that it is here that it is best to relax in the 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 settling in the villages near these resorts, especially if the plans of vacationers do not include a rich sightseeing vacation and stormy night life.
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A little more accessible, but still expensive to rest 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, which you need to go down the stairs or serpentine. In Livadia, there is even an elevator for descent and ascent, some resorts in the South Coast have their own cable car to the beach.
You can have a cheap rest in Crimea in the following cities and towns: Feodosiya, Kerch, Rybachye, Solnechnogorsk, Malorechenskoe and resorts of the Kerch crossing parts of the peninsula West Coast: Nikolaevka, Mezhvodnoe, Chernomorskoye, Saki, Olenevka. They not only good beaches and a flat steppe zone, but also excellent housing five minutes from the beach, but there is little entertainment in some villages.
Resorts with the most developed infrastructure
The tourist infrastructure is best developed in large cities and their environs: Alushta, Sevastopol, Evpatoria. Here is concentrated the largest 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. Vessels stand at the pier, ready at any moment to take travelers to the sea.
Resort villages are simpler in this regard. There are no such luxurious embankments or they are absent at all, but there are shops, mini-markets, cafes and children's attractions. Sanatoriums and recreation centers of the Soviet times are constantly supplemented by new private boarding houses.
According to tourists, in 2019 it is best to relax in the Crimea in the resort villages of Alupka, Simeiz, Miskhor, Foros and Livadia. There are fewer tourists and prices are lower, and the nature and beaches are excellent. Here are the most beautiful parks and architectural structures, many of which have more than a century of history.
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Resorts for active recreation
Crimea provides great opportunities for active pastime. Here they go in for diving, horseback riding and cycling, go to the mountains and explore the caves. The natural attractions of the peninsula allow people who are very far from sports to have an active rest - hiking along the trails, visiting caves and trips to waterfalls are popular.
Where is it better to relax in the Crimea in the summer of 2019 for lovers active rest? According to reviews, in Alushta, Yalta and Koktebel, tourists fly paragliding, horseback riding and hiking in the mountains. You can drive jeeps and ATVs in Evpatoria, Bakhchisarai, Alushta, Yalta and Sevastopol. Ropejumping can be done 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. A very interesting underwater world at Cape Tarkhankut (Olenevka). Speleotourism is best developed in Simferopol, Yalta and Alushta, mountaineering - in Yalta and Simeiz.
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The best places for secluded relaxation
Where is it better to relax in the Crimea, if you want peace and tranquility, wild rest? Romantic natures and lovers of solitude will be able to find almost deserted places on 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 Big Atlesh(Chernomorskoe). Beautiful and inaccessible for most tourists are the wild beaches of Balaklava, Laspi Bay and Cape Fiolent.
The hardest 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 a small inaccessible bay is squeezed between the villages of Rybachye and Malorechenskoye in the Alushta region.
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The best resorts for cultural and sightseeing holidays
Now we will tell you where it is better to stay in Crimea for those who plan to diversify their beach vacation with excursions and sightseeing. Crimea itself is not a very large peninsula, the most remote part in Kerch, this city is better to look at separately. Having settled somewhere in Yalta-Alushta, it is easy to explore the entire South coast, for this it is enough to 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, Vorontsovsky and Massandra palaces, the Swallow's Nest, the Massandra winery, Nikitsky Botanical Garden. From Alushta it is convenient to go to the mountains to the Dzhur-Dzhur waterfall, visit the karst caves of Chatyrdag and the famous Ghost Valley. No less popular with tourists are trips to Bakhchisarai and cave cities - they are also convenient to get from Sevastopol, from where buses run regularly to Bakhchisarai.
The main attraction is the Genoese fortress. In the summer, an annual festival is held here, which attracts admirers of knightly romance. The village of Novy Svet is rich in natural bays and grottoes, one of the most popular trails for tourists is located here - the Golitsyn trail, and it is easy to cool a 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 Chersonese and cave city Inkerman. There are many historical monuments in Evpatoria. The most popular of them are the Dzhuma-Jami mosque, the Karaite Kenas, the Nicholas Cathedral, the Turkish baths and the Yegiy-Kapai synagogue.
The long-awaited summer is getting closer, for most it is the holiday season. And all of us, probably, are attracted by the warm salty sea. In recent years, more and more tourists are again choosing Crimean resorts for recreation. And there are many of them! With a variety of conditions: in the Crimea there are mountains and plains, areas with dry and humid air, sandy and pebble beaches, noisy resort towns and quiet small villages ...
In our review, we will recall the most popular holiday destinations in the Crimea. There are excellent options for both a "wild" holiday and a more comfortable one; both for parents with children and for youth companies - choose!
So, first we will go to the southern coast of Crimea. And of course, you need to start with its pearl - the exquisite and most interesting Yalta.
Yalta
Actually, Yalta is now the center of an entire resort area, which includes nearby villages, although we will talk about the city. Yalta, leading its history from the very beginning of our era, is full of unique historical monuments. Thanks to the unique healing climate and beautiful scenery back in the days of tsarist Russia, it became the most famous resort, even a symbol luxury holiday, as evidenced by the nearby famous Livadia, Yusupov and Vorontsov palaces, the Swallow's Nest fortress and others.
Since Yalta is the most Big City southern coast of Crimea, here developed infrastructure: many cafes and restaurants, shops and entertainment centers, zoo and water park.
" This is a resort for those who choose comfort and seek to get acquainted with the sights. There will definitely not be a shortage of excursions and hikes in Yalta: not far from the Massandra wine factory, and to the Uchan-su waterfall, Nikitsky botanical garden ...
At the same time, Yalta is the most expensive Crimean resort, and during the peak season it is very crowded. In addition, the beaches are not very conveniently located, and the descent into the water is most often steep.
Alupka
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A satellite of Yalta, Alupka is a "record holder" in the number of palaces and mansions built on its land about a hundred - two hundred years ago. The most famous of them, of course, Vorontsovsky. Another pearl of Alupka is the huge Vorontsovsky (Alupka) park, which is already about two hundred years old, and where hundreds of species of trees and shrubs grow.
" Although there are not so many entertainments here, in terms of the beauty of nature, Alupka is probably the champion among the Crimean resorts. Once upon a time, houses were built right along the mountain paths, and from the steep streets of the city center there is a wonderful view of the coast.
Alupka, like all the satellites of Yalta, is also more of a resort for a comfortable stay.
In addition, Mount Ai-Petri protects the city from the cold wind, the climate here is mild, and the beaches are for every taste. There is a free city beach, there is a beach "Children's baths" with the purest water, there is a convenient "Azure" beach for motorists. In addition, you can relax on the "wild" beaches, because the city stretches along the sea for 4 kilometers, and there are many places for swimming.
Gurzuf
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This resort village, located in a cozy bay ten kilometers from Yalta, is distinguished by pebble beaches, unlike most of the surrounding sandy ones. True, you will have to go down to the sea along rather steep slopes.
Another of its characteristic "signs" are two rocks protruding from the sea, Adalary, a natural monument.
" And in the center of Gurzuf is the Genoese rock with the ruins of an ancient fortress - this area has richest history, both the Greeks and the Khazars once lived here ...
Gurzuf is known for its famous vacationers - Chekhov, Korovin lived here, Mayakovsky, Chaliapin, Repin, Surikov visited here. Although now it is quite crowded (in season) place - there are many restaurants, shops and clubs - but the nightlife is not very active.
Gurzuf is also famous for its underwater world, is a favorite place for divers. And from here you can climb the most high point peninsula, Mount Roman-Kosh.
Foros
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The southernmost point of Crimea, the village of Foros is located 40 kilometers from Yalta. Foros is a fairly elite Crimean resort with an interesting seabed, a small-pebble beach, enclosed by huge rocks.
" Foros became especially famous in August 1991, when President Gorbachev and his family were held here, at his dacha. And in the 1930s, Gorky lived and worked here (the Soviet government gave the writer a dacha).
However, it is also possible here inexpensive vacation if you are lucky enough to find accommodation in the private sector or a mini-hotel. Foros is famous for its beautiful historical park, founded 200 years ago, with fountains, pavilions, bizarre plants. And yet - the Foros Church, as if hovering over the sea. Near the church, to which the mountain serpentine leads, there is observation deck with an unforgettable sea view.
Simeiz
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Of the resorts on the southern coast of Crimea, Simeiz is perhaps the most democratic - in the village, recreation is mainly developed in the private sector, it is quite calm here, there are no special attractions. Although the proximity to Yalta (18 km) makes it easy to get to the famous Crimean palaces and parks.
" It is very beautiful in Simeiz: cypress alleys, steep slopes to the sea, expressive Mount Koshka.
The climate here, as on the entire South Coast, is mild; all beaches are large-pebble. The most famous and beautiful beach is at Diva rock. You can rent snorkeling equipment. And next to the wild beach "Blue Bay" (it is, however, often visited by a nudist party) there is a water park.
In general, Simeiz is known as a youth resort: active sports games on the beach, diving, discos make it not the most quiet place during the summer season. Prices in shops and restaurants are quite high here.
Alushta
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The peculiarity of this resort, which makes it very popular, is dry, warm and clean air, useful primarily for people with lung diseases. Alushta is also protected by a semicircle of mountains from cold winds, there are various beaches - both sandy and pebbly.
There are many boarding houses and hotels, private beaches and cafes - in a word, all the conditions for a comfortable, civilized and expensive holiday, although in general the prices here are lower than in neighboring resort towns and villages. In Alushta there is a wonderful terrarium-aquarium, and along the coast you can admire the famous Crimean vineyards.
"And around Alushta there are many natural and historical attractions: Mount Kastel with the remains of an ancient fortress and Ghost Valley, Mount Chatyr-Dag and the Crimean Reserve with beech and pine forests, bird islands and waterfall Dzhur-Dzhur…
In a word, there is something to see! For those who want to see all the pearls of Crimea at once, an amazing park "Crimea in miniature" has been created in Alushta - you can feel like Gulliver!
Now we will move from the mountainous, most “civilized” southern coast to the steppe, flat western. Its shallow sandy beaches traditionally attract tourists with children. Most of the Crimean sanatoriums are also located here.
Evpatoria
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The most "healing" city of Crimea, and one of the oldest - people settled here already in the 6th century BC! Well, in Soviet times, Evpatoria (with its satellite city of Saki) became a center for recreation, especially for children: there are dozens of sanatoriums, water and mud baths. After all, Evpatoria has very warm water, a mild but rather hot climate, long, shallow beaches near the coast (about 14 kilometers).
Now in Evpatoria it is still convenient to relax with children. The prices here are relatively low, there are many entertainments - a dolphinarium, a water park (a real inflatable island), rental stations. As in any fairly large resort town, Yevpatoriya has a developed infrastructure, many shops and cafes, and also there are concerts of pop "stars".
"There is something to see in Evpatoria: you can walk around the ancient Old Town with its narrow streets, ride a tram. There is a Muslim monastery here, on the territory of which tourists are allowed, Orthodox church; and in general in Yevpatoriya the most different confessions coexist.
Sevastopol
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Although Sevastopol traditionally does not belong to the resorts and generally stands somewhat apart from the Crimean cities, nevertheless, there is a sea, beaches, hotels here - which means there are a lot of vacationers! By the way, here is the longest swimming season in the Crimea, it lasts from the end of May to the end of October.
Of course, since Sevastopol is a military port, the main base Black Sea Fleet, then there are many monuments associated with his heroic history, for example, the Malakhov Kurgan memorial, the diorama "Assault on Sapun Mountain on May 7, 1944".
" The most famous military attraction is the panorama of the defense of Sevastopol, dedicated to the war of 1855. And on the last Sunday of July, on the day of the Navy, a parade of warships takes place here, an almost real sea battle is played out.
Arriving in Sevastopol, it is impossible not to visit the remains of the ancient city of Chersonese, founded by the Greeks 25 centuries ago! By the way, it was here that Prince Vladimir of Kyiv was once baptized.
The Balaklava Bay is very beautiful, hidden in a secluded strait, always sheltered from the waves, with an embankment and small houses on the slope. And, of course, one of the pearls of Sevastopol is Cape Fiolent with the ancient St. George's Monastery, "hanging" over the sea.
Nikolayevka
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For those who want to relax in a quieter and quiet place, and not in noisy cities, this steppe resort village is the best fit.
" Nikolaevka is popular with both guests of Crimea and residents of its central part, since it is easy to get here (minibuses from Simferopol run regularly), prices here are low, and the warm sea and sandy beach are no worse than on the entire West Coast.
On the beach of Nikolaevka there are inflatable slides, and jet skis with "bananas". On the embankment - rides and slot machines. Discos are held in the center of the village, so vacationers with children are better off staying closer to the outskirts.
Well, if you want additional entertainment, you can go to the water park "Banana Republic" in half an hour's drive - there will be entertainment for every taste and age! And it’s not at all difficult to get to Sevastopol and Evpatoria, with their sights, from here.
Popovka
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Another small village near Evpatoria.
" It is one of the most environmentally friendly clean places Crimea, with dry healing air, minimum rainfall and wonderful beaches, one of the best on the peninsula.
wide band of fine white sand, clear water and shallow water near the coast - real paradise for families with small children. The swimming season in Popovka is also one of the longest - from mid-May to October.
Popovka, which had neither entertainment nor special amenities a few years ago, has recently been rapidly developing, new boarding houses are being built, although prices here are still quite democratic. This is a good option for a quiet and budget family vacation.
The entertainment industry is also developing - you can fly a hang glider and ride a horse, water slide Or rent a catamaran.
Eastern Crimea is a relatively less "resort" area than the elite South or the healing West. But the water here is usually warmer than on the South Coast, and there is something to see!
Kerch
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Kerch is not only a resort, it is a developed and beautiful port city. The Kerch Peninsula is washed by two seas at once - the Black and Azov, and you can plunge into both in one day! To relax closer to the beach, it is better to settle in the suburbs. Quiet calm sandy beaches, a minimum of noisy bars and discos - a great option for families with children. Well, the most interesting sorties will not be the case, in Kerch there is something to see.
"It was near the eastern part of Crimea in ancient times that many naval battles took place - there is a deep, convenient sea for navigation. Therefore, almost every city has the remains of ancient fortresses of the defenders of the peninsula.
There are even two of them in Kerch: Totleben and Yeni-kale, and they are located within the city - it is not difficult to get to them.
You can visit Mount Mithridates, where the obelisk of Glory is located, go down to the famous Kerch catacombs, and with kids even go to an ostrich farm.
Feodosia
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Another ancient maritime city founded in VI. BC. The ruins of fortresses and houses also remind of its turbulent history. However, Feodosia is primarily a popular resort, with several sandy-shell beaches with a total length of about 15 kilometers, very warm water and developed tourism infrastructure. There is entertainment centers, restaurants, dolphinarium and amusement park.
"In addition, in Feodosia there is the famous art gallery and the Aivazovsky house-museum, as well as the Green Museum. Festivals are held, tours of famous artists - in a word, life is in full swing!
In Feodosia, you can stay both in the private sector and in campsites, boarding houses and hotels. For those who really want beach holiday, it is better, again, to look for options in the suburbs, closer to the sea. I must say that the prices here are not very high, and, due to the attractiveness of Feodosia for different layers of vacationers, the beaches are very crowded during the season.
Zander
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The sunniest place in Crimea! There are almost no cloudy days here in summer. The city is located in a valley, and you can get into it only along a steep mountain serpentine. Vacationers, in order to get to the sea, also have to make small mountain descents - the city descends steeply down the slope.
Pike perch is a champion and in one more - only here there are beaches with quartz sand. Beautiful mountain landscapes, more than a hundred species of fish and birds living here, a large beach, a well-preserved Genoese fortress of the 11th century ... All this makes little Sudak very attractive for recreation, so during the season (by the way, it is relatively short here, from late June to early September ) it is crowded here, and the prices are quite high.
The town itself is very green, with cypress alleys and coniferous parks, unusually clean, coniferous sea air. There are many restaurants and shops, there is a water park.
" Festivals are held - the most famous are knightly fights with fencing, which are held right in the ancient fortress.
New World
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This village is a neighbor of Sudak, it is only 5 kilometers away. He gained fame thanks to the factory for the production of champagne, founded here by Prince Golitsyn in the century before last. However, its favorable location in a closed bay, a long swimming season and extraordinary picturesqueness have made it a popular resort destination.
"The water in the three bays of the village has three different shades, and, having walked along the tourist "Golitsyn" trail, you can look into them ...
In a word, its old name "Paradise" (Paradise) speaks volumes.
Around the New World there is a botanical reserve with relict pines and junipers - you can walk and enjoy the healing air. By the way, the films "Amphibian Man" and "Treasure Island" were once filmed in the New World.
This resort is suitable for those who are not looking for entertainment, but want to admire beautiful nature, improve health, and ... does not save.
Koktebel
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Historically, this is an exquisite, even somewhat aristocratic resort: low mountains around a valley gently descending to the sea, and below - a small village that has seen many famous writers and artists in the last century.
"Koktebel was a fashionable "dacha" place a hundred years ago: M. Voloshin lived here (and there is his house-museum), and Gorky, A. Tolstoy, Bryusov, Bulgakov visited him ...
Today, Koktebel is a predominantly youth resort. The prices here are quite high, although there is a wide choice of accommodation of different levels, from hotels to private rooms.
There are mountains here (Karadag reserve), and the steppe nearby; the village stretches along the sea itself, so lovers hiking Cocktail is the best. The beaches here are narrow, but there is a choice between pebbly and sandy ones, and for extreme sports there is a special nudist beach nearby. The sea is warm and usually calm.
Although there are few entertainments in Koktebel - let's note the opportunities for diving, surfing, gliding, traditionally presented here - in the summer it can be very festive here: a number of youth festivals are held, the most famous of them is Jazz Koktebel. And in Koktebel there is a factory that produces vintage wines and cognac, you can get to the tasting.
Ordzhonikidze
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A neighbor of the famous Koktebel, the more modest village of Ordzhonikidze is suitable for an economical vacation option. Ordzhonikidze is located far from major highways, so it is quiet and relatively uncrowded.
Sandy beaches here are free (there are six of them!), Housing can be found in a variety of categories. From here you can walk to Koktebel, or you can ride a bike. The picturesque mountains surrounding the village are quite accessible for hiking and climbing.
Good day, our dear travelers! Few people like, having come to rest, to feel themselves in a crowd of people. But, coming to famous resorts, you need to be prepared for such a turn of events.
If you like a more secluded holiday, then you are suitable little-known resorts in the Crimea, which we will talk about today.
For the most part, these are small resort villages where the infrastructure is not so well developed, but at the same time there is no strong crowd of people.
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Privetnoye is a small village between Alushta and Sudak, exactly there when we went to. The village lives by two main activities - this is the cultivation of grapes and the resort business.
Privetnoy also has its own attraction - these are the dilapidated ruins of the ancient fortress of Agira.
The beaches in Privetnoye are mostly pebbly, but with a smooth, gentle approach. The sea is clean and warm, warming up quickly due to the shallow depth off the coast. In some places of the beach, small water activities are provided.
You can live here either in boarding houses or in the private sector. There are also several campsites where you can pitch your tent. Within the village there are several cafes, canteens and shops, there is a market.
It is convenient to get here, as from Simferopol, where you can fly by direct flight from many Russian cities.
Kacha
The village of Kacha is located 23 km from Sevastopol and 25 km from Bakhchisaray. It is more convenient to get here from Simferopol. Kacha is attractive for its landscapes - the village is surrounded on all sides by cliffs, has several secluded bays.
The beaches here are sand and pebble, the entrance to the sea is smooth. The beaches are mostly wild, there is practically no infrastructure on them.
Accommodation is possible in guest houses, mini-hotels and the private sector.
You will not find large restaurants or cafes here. Only a few shops and very small canteens. Entertainment is also not provided here, but you can go to neighboring Sevastopol, from where you can book excursions.
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Shchelkino
The village of Shchelkino is located on the Kerch Peninsula off the coast of the Sea of Azov. It is more convenient to get here from Kerch. Since the Sea of Azov is smaller than the Black Sea, it warms up noticeably faster. And sandy beaches and a smooth sunset are good for families with children.
The wind rose of the village favors fans of windsurfing and kitesurfing.
Recently, several recreation centers and private hotels have appeared here, the infrastructure is gradually gaining momentum, but still there is no such crowding as in the most popular resorts of Crimea.
Sandy
Peschanoe village is a great vacation spot for couples with children. Cozy sandy beaches, clear sea with a smooth sunset - everything that little vacationers need.
The infrastructure of the village is gradually growing and improving. Accommodation is already available in holiday homes, boarding houses and, of course, in the private sector.
The resort has its own bus station, from which it is convenient to get to nearby cities: Simferopol, Bakhchisaray, Sevastopol and Evpatoria.
Resort
The resort is located between Sudak (27 km) and Koktebel (15 km). The infrastructure of the village is well developed.
There is a market, several cafes and canteens, grocery stores and beach accessories stores, and entertainment for children and adults works on the embankment. The beaches here are mostly pebbly.
Accommodation is available mainly in mini-hotels or the private sector. Not far from Kurortny is the famous Karadag nature reserve, where, in addition to walking to extinct volcano take a trip to the local dolphinarium.
Maritime
Marine is located near the bays of the New World and attracts tourists mainly with its wide sand and pebble beaches. The beaches here are not equipped, which attracts many car travelers.
Accommodation available in boarding houses, mini-hotels, private sector and numerous campsites.
The village has several cafes, canteens, shops and markets with vegetables and fruits. Hiking or cycling tours to nearby places often start from here: New World, Cape Ai-Fok, Veselovskaya Bay.
Simeiz
Simeiz is considered the most popular resort village among all in the Crimea. It is located near sunny Yalta. This proximity implies a wide variety of excursions that can be purchased upon reaching Yalta.
The most popular entertainment in Simeiz itself is visiting and conquering the top of the Diva rock, which rises on the main beach of the village.
The beaches here are pebbly, in some places rocky. Accommodation is possible both in inexpensive boarding houses, sanatoriums, private hotels and the private sector, as well as in luxury villas that can be rented for the entire vacation period.
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You can also get to the Crimean peninsula with the help of Crimean bridge across Kerch Strait from the Krasnodar Territory.
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Crimea attracted tourists long before the moment when the citizens of Russia had the opportunity to visit Egypt or Turkey. But even today, many of our compatriots choose Crimean cities for recreation, where you do not need to know a foreign language to communicate, and you can plan a vacation depending on your own preferences.
If you want to visit the peninsula, then you will be interested to know where the best resorts of Crimea are, what places you can go with your family, and what towns are worth visiting to feel like a real savage or extreme.
Gurzuf
Since the end of the 19th century, many aristocrats, writers and poets fell in love with the Gurzuf Valley. Tourists are still attracted to these parts by the majestic mountain Ayu-Dag and Nikitskaya Yayla - the settlement is located just between them. The world-famous Artek camp is located in this area.
Diving fans tend to visit the Adalary rocks and Gurovskie stones. To get to them, it is not at all necessary to carry the necessary equipment with you - there is an excellent diving center where you can rent everything you need, as well as hire an instructor.
Alushta
Evaluating the resorts of Crimea, it is worth highlighting this small town, which is considered one of the most popular health resorts of the peninsula. Due to its location in a ring of mountains that protect it from wind and snow with a dense wall, the temperature in Alushta almost never drops below zero. One of the main attractions of the town is its famous embankment, where an incredible number of restaurants, cafes, discos and attractions are located.
For those who like to soak up the sun and swim in the territory of this locality there are several city beaches. Their only drawback is their huge popularity, due to which there are no deserted and quiet places 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 local numerous beaches are shallow, and their bottom is famous for the absence of holes and flatness.
The only specialized beach "Sportivny" is also located in this place - it will become the best vacation spot for fans of water polo, football or volleyball. If you just want to lie on the sand or a sunbed, then go to the Sunny beach, which is 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 the 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 in rented apartments, while the road to any of the local beaches will take a few minutes.
Kerch
Continuing to consider the resorts of the Crimea, it is worth highlighting Kerch. Around this city, which is located in the eastern part of the peninsula, everyone can easily swim in 2 seas - in the Azov and Black. Here great amount sights from antiquity, quiet beaches, as well as places for sports such as kiteboarding and windsurfing.
This place will appeal to lovers of excursions due to the Adzhimushkay quarries, the Yeni-Kale fortress, Panticapaeum and dozens of other attractions, while fans of a civilized holiday in the city can find a huge number of restaurants, modern attractions and luxury hotels.
Zander
Listing the resorts of Crimea, it is impossible not to talk about Sudak. locals we are sure that it is here that the sea is the warmest in comparison with the rest of the peninsula, which is readily believed, since vacationers on local beaches swim from the beginning of May until almost November, and sunny days there is much more here than in other resorts.
Although Sudak attracts vacationers not only with its beaches with surprisingly warm and clear water, but also with sights. Here is the Genoese fortress - it can be seen from almost anywhere in the city; the famous Sun Valley, near which a huge amount of architectural monuments different eras; as well as the Golitsyn Grotto, which impresses with its size.
Yalta
If we consider the most popular resorts of Crimea, then in the first place, of course, will be Yalta. This town had a reputation of the “Russian Riviera” 100 years ago - many famous personalities and aristocrats came to this place then. Since then, almost nothing has changed here, except for the fact that luxurious restaurants, huge hotels, expensive boutiques, and other attributes of bohemian life have appeared on the territory of the city.
In addition, Yalta is famous for the fact that an unprecedented number of attractions are concentrated in this part of the peninsula. Connoisseurs of architecture can admire the majestic buildings of the Vorontsov Palace and the Swallow's Nest. Everyone who loves picturesque breathtaking landscapes is simply obliged to 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 throughout the peninsula. Therefore, in its vicinity you can find a huge number of architectural monuments of various eras - from ancient buildings to the Genoese fortress.
This city attracts tourists for other reasons as well. Here except sandy beaches, mild climate and salubrious air, you can find another important detail: the local resorts of Crimea offer prices for holidays lower than anywhere else. So, the cost of a hotel room is 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 (the map with their location is presented in the article). Bakhchisarai is a modest town located near Simferopol. It has no access to the sea. A huge number of places are concentrated on its territory, which annually attract crowds of tourists. What is worth only Khansaray - a stunning palace, which for a long time remained the residence of the khans of Crimea.
Near the city there is an opportunity to admire the Holy Assumption Monastery, which was built right in the rock, as well as the huge medieval fortress Chufut-Kale - many call it a cave city.
Consequently, the Crimean peninsula can be safely called the place that satisfies the needs of a variety of vacationers. Those people who prefer to relax with amenities can easily settle in any of the hotels in a large resort town. Thrill-seekers will be happy to go kiting, diving, windsurfing, and also ride a bike along the steep paths in the mountains. Fans of mesmerizing landscapes and sights will be able to replenish their photo albums with stunning pictures.
Resorts of Crimea: reviews
It is almost impossible to find negative reviews about holidays on the peninsula. Tourists admire the stunning nature of the Crimea, its many attractions, incredible air and clean warm water. And, of course, one cannot but mention the low level of prices at local resorts, which is also a great advantage.
Crimea… The name of this peninsula evokes associations with warm, gentle sea, hot, southern sun, mild climate and bright, generous nature. Natural and weather conditions in the Crimea are almost ideal for life, recreation and treatment. At the same time, this small peninsula is divided into different areas with their own climatic features, historical monuments and resorts. In each resort city of Crimea there are sanatoriums, mostly multidisciplinary. They specialize in the treatment of respiratory organs, the nervous and cardiovascular systems, the musculoskeletal system and general therapy. There are many boarding houses and hotels for every taste and budget. And, of course, beautiful beaches. Next, consider the best resorts of Crimea, rest on which will leave many pleasant memories.
1. Pike perch
This small resort is located in the middle part of the southeast of Crimea. Nearby is the Valley of Roses. There are mountains to the north and west of the city. There are many hot, dry and sunny days, cloudy weather is rare here. Nevertheless, the heat is easily tolerated, thanks to the cool sea breezes and the mountain wind. Sudak is considered the most environmentally friendly resort of the peninsula, as it is located far from industrial enterprises. The swimming season here lasts longer than in other Crimean cities.
The main attraction of Sudak is the Genoese fortress, a monument of architectural Italian skill; here reigns the spirit of the Middle Ages. Despite its antiquity, the fortress has been preserved in good condition. Here is located unusual park Novy Svet, it is part of the protected area of the Crimea, unique, rare plants grow in it.
2. Yalta
Yalta is one of the main and most popular resorts Crimea, where the swimming season lasts from May to October. The city is located on south coast, is located between the mountains that protect it from cold winter winds. And in summer, the mountains trap the heated air. There are many pine forests that have a beneficial effect on the respiratory organs. In Yalta there are many beaches, water activities; there are many water parks, attractions, equipment rentals on the embankments. There is a zoo, a dolphinarium, a crocodile unusual place where reptiles are collected: crocodiles, lizards, snakes.
In addition to a beach holiday in Yalta, you can visit a lot interesting places, including the Massandra Palace, the Nikitsky Botanical Garden, the Livadia Palace and many others.
3. Kerch
Kerch is the easternmost resort town Crimea, located between Black and Seas of Azov. This is an ancient city and former capital Bosporus kingdom. Summer here is long and hot, the climate is more humid than in other Crimean resorts. There are many beaches, mostly sandy, bike rental, catamarans, a race track, souvenir shops, cafes, a Disney park for children - all this is in Kerch. Yacht trips and excursions are offered. The city has healing mineral and mud springs.
Of the attractions in Kerch, you can visit the royal burial mound with the tomb of the ruler of the Bosporan kingdom, the Turkish fortress Yeni-Kale, the historical and archaeological museum.
4. Alushta
Alushta is the oldest Crimean resort, where the Byzantines built the Aluston fortress in the 4th century. Alushta is located at the foot of Mount Demerdzhi. mountain ranges protect the city from cold winds and snow. The climate is warm, with long, hot summers and mild winters. Clean air, mountain coolness and sea freshness, combined with high temperatures, create comfortable conditions for a beach holiday and treatment. There are many beaches with various attractions and cafes, dolphinariums and a water park. In the city you can visit the palace of Princess Gagarina, the house of the merchant Stakheev, the museum of stone and gems.
5. Gurzuf
Gurzuf is a resort village on the southern coast of Crimea, surrounded by the sea and mountains that protect the resort from cold winds. The climate in Gurzuf is dry, subtropical, with warm winters and hot summers. Clean mountain air filled with sea salt and aromas of plants. beach season here it lasts from May to October, the beaches are pebbly. There are all kinds of water activities: catamaran, scooter, tablet, diving. Built in Soviet times Kid `s camp Artek, near Ayu-Dag mountain. In the city there is a house-museum of Chekhov, where the writer lived and worked, a Gurzuf park with beautiful, rare trees and plants, a monument to the Cat, and many beautiful fountains.
6. Feodosia
Feodosia - famous resort in the eastern part of the Crimea. Nearby are the mountains, to the southwest of the city. The climate is dry and hot. There is a good medical base here - mineral water, healing mud; it is used by local sanatoriums. The beaches in Feodosia are both sandy and pebbly, with a gentle entrance to the sea. Therefore, people often come here to relax with children.
The infrastructure is well developed in Feodosia. There are many coastal cafes and water activities: catamarans, water skiing, jet skis. From the sights: the house of Aivazovsky, the ancient Genoese fortress, the museum of money, the church of St. Catherine. Here is the Karadag Reserve, which includes rocky, mountainous areas and many different plants, including rare ones.
7. Balaclava
This beautiful beach resort Crimea is located near Sevastopol, within 5 km. The climate in Balaklava is dry, warm, close to the Mediterranean. The beaches are mostly pebbly, there are both wild and equipped ones, with many different attractions. There are also nude beaches. A well-developed catering network.
In addition to lazy relaxation on the beach in Balaklava, there is something to do. Excursions to neighboring cities, boat trips, ATV, SUV, horse and bicycle trips are very popular. You can visit the temple of the 12 apostles, the naval museum complex of Balaklava, the submarine museum, Yusupov's hunting lodge, and walk along the Tavricheskaya embankment.
8. Parthenite
Parthenite is one of the best places for a beach holiday in the Crimea. The village is located in the central part of the South Bank. On the one hand it is washed by the Black Sea, on the other there are mountains. The climate here is dry, subtropical. A mixture of sea air, saturated with ozone, and mountain air, with a coniferous aroma, forms a healing combination. There are a lot of greenery and parks in Partenit, where exotic plants grow. The beaches are small gravel. For vacationers there are many entertainments: catamarans, boats, boats, jet skis. You can ride on a speedboat or on a boat.
To diversify your vacation, in Partenit you can leave the beach and visit the church of the apostles Peter and Paul, the monument to the ancient doctor Avicenna, Victory Square with monuments to soldiers who died in the Second World War, and the Kuchuk-Ayu rock.
9. Simeiz
Simeiz is located between Yalta and Sevastopol, on the Black Sea coast. The village is surrounded by mountains and rocks that protect it from cold winds. This is one of the sunniest resorts in Crimea, even in November the air temperature is above +20C. The beaches here are pebbly, there are many entertainments: water parks, attractions, water bikes. A wide choice of cafes and restaurants, excursions, walks on the yacht are offered. Attractions: Mount Koshka, oyster farm, juniper grove, cypress alley, park.
10. Koktebel
Finishes our review the best resorts Crimea Koktebel. The village is located near Feodosia and is perfect place for rest and treatment. Koktebel has a long summer with a lot of sunny and hot days; the sea breezes soften the heat. There is a wide range of entertainment on the beaches: water parks, dolphinarium, boats, attractions. There is a nude beach. On the waterfront there is a large selection of cafes, souvenir shops. Excursions are offered, horseback riding is popular.
Of the interesting places while relaxing in Koktebel, you can visit the house-museum and the monument to Maximilian Voloshin, Cape Chameleon, monuments to the defenders of Crimea, a cognac factory, an aquarium.
