The southern coast of the Crimea city resorts. Southern coast of Crimea - where it begins and where it ends

The southern coast of Crimea is the most popular among tourists. Here are concentrated the most large resorts and the best sanatoriums of the peninsula.

The south-eastern part of Crimea includes the southern coast of the peninsula from Foros in the west to Feodosia in the east. A narrow coastal strip is bounded in the north by a mountain range.

Large villages and cities on the southern coast of Crimea

The South Coast of Crimea (SCC) includes several large settlements:

- 78,040 people

- 69786 people

- 28 642 people

- 18 199 people

- 15 368 people

- 9 485 people

- 9 056 people

- 2 833 people

Foros - 1 982 people

Rivers flowing in the southeast of Crimea

Churuk-Su

Baibuga

Kuchuk-Uzen

Weather and climate of the southern coast of Crimea

The climate of southeastern Crimea is subtropical, Mediterranean type with long and hot summers and short mild winters. Average temperatures (air / water):

Winter - + 4 ... + 7 ° C / + 6 ... + 11 ° C

Spring + 13 ... + 15 ° C / + 10 ... + 15 ° C

Summer + 24 ... + 32 ° C / + 22 ... + 25 ° C

Autumn + 14 ... + 19 ° C / + 15 ... + 20 ° C

Crimea map

Interesting places and sights on the southern coast of Crimea

The southern coast of Crimea - a paradise for travel

In the 19th century, the southern coast of Crimea attracted the attention of the Russian nobility for the first time. picturesque landscapes supplemented by summer residences and palaces, and recreation on the southern borders of the empire is becoming more and more popular. This is not surprising: it is difficult to find on the territory of Russia a more profitable place for rest in the spring and in the Velvet season.

This is how the representative of one of the richest noble families Felix Yusupov, who also settled on the coast near Livadia, describes the peninsula in his memoirs.

Crimea is a wonderful land. It resembles the French Cote d'Azur, but its landscapes are harsher. Around - high rocky mountains; on the slopes - pine trees, to the very shore; the sea is changeable: peaceful and radiant in the sun and terrible in a storm. The climate is mild, flowers are everywhere, there are a lot of roses.

The southeast coast impresses with an abundance of palaces and mansions made in completely different styles: echoes of French Renaissance castles, Italian Renaissance, and even traces of the traditions of Ottoman architecture of the 16-18 centuries are visible in them. Each building is a separate piece of art created by renowned architects in a highly competitive environment, each park is a small botanical garden with outlandish plants, fountains and wonderful sea views.

Often in these places the fate of national history was decided; details can be found in the museums that occupy the premises of the palaces. For example, the Livadia Palace for the summer months became the center of state power, from which the emperor directed all processes in the country. In 1945, the palace hosted meetings that determined the post-war order in Europe. Once nearby, be sure to go on a guided tour. You will be amazed not only by the grandeur of the complex and its rich history, but also by the selfless attitude of the guides to the profession. It is rare to find specialists so dedicated to their work.

The Crimean health resort quickly gained popularity and far outstripped the resorts of the Caucasus in terms of the number of tourists. The southern coast of Taurida has become a favorite vacation spot for both ordinary citizens and representatives of the creative intelligentsia and all kinds of elites. At various times, Pushkin, Tolstoy, Chekhov, Kuprin, Korovin, Green, Chaliapin and many, many others rested in the Crimean resorts. Crimea gave inspiration to everyone - many works of literature and art were written here, and their authors spoke enthusiastically about the peninsula.

From the beaches of Alushta, Sudak and Feodosia, an amazing, as if in a kaleidoscope, change of natural landscapes begins, which can be admired from the heights of the mountains. Finding yourself on the top of some massif, you wonder how on a small piece of land so many different landscapes fit, which will forever remain in your heart. The panorama from the Ai-Petri plateau changes several times a day. Having climbed to the top in the early morning, you will most likely see under your feet a dense veil of clouds covering the entire space to the horizon.

Towards noon, pine trees growing on the slopes will begin to appear in the milky haze, the fog will slowly dissipate, opening more and more new horizons: Yalta, Cape Ai-Todor with "Swallow's Nest", Bear Mountain, Vorontsov Palace, Simeiz ... You will need at least half an hour to just look at the picture that appears before your eyes. Hundreds of thousands of details: the sea, the coastline, palaces, gardens, cities and houses, ships in the sea - just for the sake of this view it is worth coming to Crimea.

In the 20th century, the peninsula is located in the village of Gurzuf. Rest in the most famous pioneer camp in the country was considered the ultimate childhood dream. It was here that delegations from socialist countries, children from friendly states came, and the heads of states of the near and far abroad who paid a visit to the Soviet Union were often accommodated here.

Today Crimea is primarily the sea and the sun. However, the southeast coast will make you take a fresh look at seemingly familiar things. Rest here cannot be only on the beach, it is walks in the fresh air, and excursions, and fishing - the richness of the trip depends only on your desires.

Southeast Crimea will appeal to everyone who wants to combine beach vacation with a rich cultural program and active tourism.

Most tourists going on vacation to Crimea choose the southern coast of Crimea as their place of residence, which gained popularity as a resort area back in the 19th century. Speaking of the Crimean southern coast, they mean the resort areas of Big Yalta and Big Alushta, stretching from Foros to Sudak.
Nowadays, the South Coast has everything you need to have a great rest: sanatoriums, children's camps, hotels and campings; the beaches are equipped with water entertainment centers (rental of water skis, aquabikes). The audience is very diverse - it is comfortable here for families with children, for avid party-goers, and for those who are eager to enrich themselves with new knowledge and impressions on vacation.

Resorts of the southern coast of Crimea: Foros, Simeiz, Alupka, Miskhor, Koreiz, Gaspra, Yalta, Massandra, Livadia, Gurzuf, Partenit, Aivazovskoe, professorial corner of Alushta, Malorechenskoe, Solnechnogorskoe, Rybachye, Morskoe, Veseloe, Solnechnaya Valley.

A huge number of attractions are concentrated on the South Coast: museums, temples, luxurious palaces(Massandrovsky, Vorontsovsky) and garden and park complexes (the most famous is the Livadia palace and park ensemble). Children are welcome at the Yalta Zoo and at the Glade of Fairy Tales. Fans of outdoor activities will love the opportunity to hike through picturesque places or ride a horse along narrow mountain trails. And even in winter, the southern coast of Crimea awaits guests - the mountains are covered with dense snow, ideal for skiing and sledging.

Winters on the southern coast of Crimea are mild - temperatures rarely drop below zero, and the air is usually dry. From cold northern winds the area is protected by a mountain range.
A well-developed transport network allows you to combine different types of recreation on the coast. For example, you can settle at the foot of the Swallow's Nest, in quiet Gaspra, and in the evenings you can have fun in noisy Yalta.

Treatment on the South Coast
It has long been known about the healing properties of the South Coast climate. Back in the 19th century, health resorts were built here, in which they were treated for tuberculosis and broncho-pulmonary diseases. It will also be beneficial to stay on the South Coast of the Crimea for people suffering from hypertension, vascular diseases of the brain, neurocircular dystonia, or having problems with the functions of the musculoskeletal system. Dolphin therapy classes are held here for children with cerebral palsy. Most of the spas and sanatoriums on the south coast are open year-round.

Scientists claim that there are only two places on our planet in which the air is so saturated with ions and phytoncides that it is capable of curing many diseases - the Cote d'Azur in France and the South Coast of Crimea.

South Coast, view from the Ilyas-Kaya mountain

GEOGRAPHY OF THE SKY
The southern coast of Crimea (Crimean Cat. Yalı Boyu) is one of the most important and most popular seaside zones of resort treatment, recreation and tourism in the former USSR; includes resort cities Alupka, Yalta, Alushta, Feodosia, Sudak and numerous resort villages and resort areas. Occupies a strip of the Black Sea coast of Crimea on the southern slope of the Main Range Crimean mountains from Cape Aya in the west (in other sources, the Fiolent or Sarych capes are also indicated as the extreme western points of the South Coast) to the Kara-Dag massif in the east with a length of about 150 km and a width of 2-8 km. Occupies the territory of Sevastopol (partly), Yalta, Alushta, Sudak and partly Feodosia regions of Crimea.

night on the Black Sea, pos. Ponizovka

Relief and climate
Gently hilly surface, composed of clay shale and limestone; The southern coast of Crimea is bounded from the north by a steep ledge of Yaila - the main ridge of the Crimean mountains (which in winter protects from cold winds from the north), which abruptly drops off to the sea in most of its part - in the section from Cape Aya to Alushta (this area - in the narrow sense - usually called the South Coast proper). In the region of Gurzuf there is a peculiar dome-shaped mountain-laccolith Ayudag (Bear Mountain), near Koktebel - the ancient volcanic massif Karadag.

Despite the diversity of natural vegetation of the Mediterranean type (oak-juniper forests with undergrowth of evergreen and deciduous shrubs; on the slope of Yaila - forests of beech, oak, Crimean pine), the landscape of the South Coast of Crimea is largely determined by decorative, including exotic, garden -park plantings: the Himalayan and Lebanese cedars, cypresses, laurels, magnolias, ivy are widespread; pears (including duchess, bergamot), apricots, peaches, figs, persimmons are cultivated; vast vineyards; the Californian mammoth tree, the Spanish gorse, etc. grow. To the east of Alushta, the main ridge of the Crimean mountains becomes lower, begins to recede from the coastal strip. The terrain between Alushta and Sudak is rugged, alternating between small plateau-like mountain ranges and hollows protruding far into the sea and pebble beaches descending to the sea. Short mountain rivers: Ulu-Uzen with the Golovinsky waterfall, Biyuk-Uzen with the Dzhur-Dzhur waterfall, Sudak, etc. Coastal ridges and hills are covered with shrub vegetation. Wide hollows are used for vineyards.

The main natural healing factor is the subtropical climate of the Mediterranean type.

The winter is mild and rainy. The average January temperature is + 4 ° C, the daytime temperature is 7 ° C; In any winter month, there are often days with temperatures between 15 and 20 ° C. In winter, frosts on the southern coast of Crimea are usually rare and short-term, and winter is accompanied by a maximum of precipitation (rain and sleet) - the bulk of the annual precipitation falls in November-March (400 mm; in April-October - less than 240 mm; average precipitation - about 600 mm / year). Relative humidity 72%. Cloudy weather prevails. Days with strong (15 m / s) east wind and storm are possible.
In spring, predominantly unstable, windy weather is observed. Frosts are possible until the end of March. The average daily temperature in April is 14 ° C. Relative humidity 69%.

Summer is long, sunny, dry (hot). The holiday season runs from early May to late October - longer than in some Mediterranean countries. The average temperature in July (and August) is about 24 ° C, in the daytime hours 28 ° C (an absolute maximum of 39 ° C, in last years- and more; on average 150 days a year, the average daily temperature is above 15 ° C). The heat is softened by sea breezes. Precipitation occurs more often in the form of showers; average number of days in July with precipitation - 7, with thunderstorms - 5. Relative humidity approx. 55%. Swimming from June to October; the temperature of the surface layers of sea water near the coast in January-February is 4-6 ° C, in July-August - up to 26 ° C, however, sharp drops in temperature are possible - up to 13-16 ° C during upwellings (sometimes northern winds drive warm surface water , as a result of which the water temperature near the coast drops sharply by 10 ° C or more - followed by a slow increase).

Warm, dry and sunny autumn is the best time of the year. The average (daily average) temperature in October is 14 ° C, the daytime temperature is about 19 ° C. September, like August, has the least amount of precipitation. Relative humidity 62%. The first frosts are at the end of November. The number of hours of sunshine per year is 2,200-2,360. The peculiarities of the climate of the eastern part of the southern coast of Crimea are hotter and drier weather in summer, lower relative humidity in autumn (53% in Sudak in September), colder winter months.

Crimea, South Coast, Devil's Ladder

The history of the resort area
The southern coast of Crimea became known as resort area from the middle of the 19th century. On the advice of the outstanding clinician S.P. Botkin, the southern coast of Crimea became a place of treatment for Empress Maria Alexandrovna, who suffered from tuberculosis. In 1899, on the initiative of Princess Maria Baryatinskaya, the Yalta sanatorium in memory of Emperor Alexander III, the first anti-tuberculosis sanatorium in Europe, was laid on the site granted by Nicholas II.
Health paths (by analogy with German terrenkurs) were laid in Crimea also on the recommendation of S.P. Botkin. By order of Tsar Nicholas II, in 1900-1901 in the Crimean Livadia a "horizontal path" was built with a length of 6580 m at an altitude of 140 m above sea level. The royal path is also called the health path, where almost everyone works curative factors subtropical climate of the resort. Three Russian emperors traveled along it: Alexander II, Alexander III, Nicholas II. Observation platforms on Pendikul Mountain were specially equipped for them. The Botkin trail was laid by members of the Yalta branch of the Crimean-Caucasian Mountain Club in 1901-1902, after the death of the famous doctor SP Botkin, who for the first time highly appreciated the healing properties of the climate of the southern coast of Crimea. Winding through the mountain forest, it rises to the Stavri-Kaya rock (760 m above sea level), from where a unique panorama of Yalta and its environs opens.
Due to the popularity of the aristocracy Russian Empire In the late 19th - early 20th centuries, there was intensive construction of summer palaces and villas, of which the most famous are the Livadia, Massandrovsky, Vorontsov, Yusupov palaces and Dyulber.

Southern coast of Crimea Crimea, Meganom

Resorts of the southern coast of Crimea
The South Coast resort area of ​​Crimea is a world famous resort region, which includes from the north-east to the south-west and west of the city
(in brackets - villages and resort areas):
Sudak (Planerskoye, Crimean Primorye (20 and 29 km south-west of Feodosiya railway station), and Morskoye), Alushta (Kanaka, Rybachye, Malorechenskoye, Rabochiy Ugolok, Karasan (Utyos) and Frunzenskoye), Yalta, and Alupka (Shevchenkovo, formerly Alupka-Sara), and resort villages (which practically all, together with Alupka, are part of the administrative-territorial subordination of Big Yalta):
Gurzuf (and Artek), Dolossy, Livadia (Oreanda; Mountain health resort, formerly Ereklik), Gaspra, Koreiz (Mishor), and Simeiz (Blue Bay, Ponizovka, Parkovoe, Castropol), Foros (Mellas (Mukhalatka)), Batiliman ( + Laspi; 3 km southeast of Sevastopol; on Cape Aya), etc.

For treatment on the South Bank, mainly chronic specific (tuberculosis) and nonspecific (chronic bronchitis, chronic pneumonia, bronchial asthma) diseases of the respiratory system; as well as cardiovascular and nervous systems - neurocirculatory dystonia, the initial stages of hypertension and vascular diseases of the brain; metabolic disorders. Along with climate-thalassotherapy, drinking treatment of diseases of the digestive system of mines is also carried out. spring water in the resort area Melas, grape treatment (September-November).
The resorts of the southern coast of Crimea are located at a relatively small distance from each other, however, despite the common features, they also have their own characteristic features, and even in one resort area the microclimates are sometimes different. This difference is due to the terrain, the presence or absence of a forest-park zone and a more favorable inclination of the territory to the sun.

In the Crimean Research Institute of Physical Methods of Treatment and Medical Climatotherapy named after V.I. I.M.Sechenov by the method of comparative analysis revealed that the health potential of the Crimea is higher than that of most foreign resorts. According to the complex of climatic factors, the resorts of the South Coast of Crimea are closest to the classic sea resorts and the Cote d'Azur. But these seaside foreign resorts developed not as medical ones, but as recreational ones. In terms of the therapeutic focus, the development of the sanatorium network, the resorts of the South Coast have no analogues.

Southern coast of Crimea Castropol, Crimea

ATTRACTIONS OF THE SOUTH COAST OF CRIMEA
Alupka park
Alupkinsky Park (another name - Vorontsovsky Park) is a magnificent park that makes up a single ensemble with the Vorontsov Palace.
Alupka Park is located on the territory of Alupka, which is part of Big Yalta.

Armenian Church in Yalta
The Armenian Church in Yalta vaguely resembles ancient temple Hripsime (VII-XII centuries) in Echmiadzin. The building, built in 1909-1014 by the architect G. Ter-Mikelov according to the sketches of the famous artist Vardges Surenyants, stands on a steep mountainside. An ingenious solution to the device of the ceremonial approach to the church.

Vorontsov Palace
The Vorontsov Palace is located in Alupka near Mount Ai-Petri, at its very foot. The former summer residence of the prominent statesman of Russia M. Vorontsov is now a museum. A monument of landscape gardening is especially honored by tourists - a beautiful park is laid out next to the palace.

Dulber Palace
Dulber Palace is one of the palaces of the Southshore, from which it takes your breath with admiration. The asymmetrical building with luxurious decoration and the proud name Dulber (which means "beautiful" in Arabic) seems like an amazing illusion of sight from a magical oriental fairy tale.

Kichkine Palace
In a captivating place near Miskhor, where the air is saturated with iodine and the smell of juniper, the Kichkine Palace lurks among the greenery. For almost a hundred years, this "baby" (as its name is translated from the Turkic language) has experienced many interesting events.

Charax Palace
The Kharaks estate is a south coast palace famous for its interesting architecture. Its author is the builder of the famous Livadia Palace, Yalta architect Nikolai Krasnov. In addition, the territory of the Kharak Park is notable for the fact that it is one of the warmest places on the southern coast of Crimea.

House-Museum of A.P. Chekhov in Yalta
In 1898 A.P. Chekhov moved to Yalta for permanent residence on the advice of doctors together with his mother and sister Maria. A year later, in the village of Verkhnyaya Ashutka, on the outskirts of the city, he built a house. Teachers and doctors came to him for advice, and patients for help. Many prominent figures of literature and art visited Anton Pavlovich at the "White Dacha". the south coast of Crimea

bird home
The Swallow's Nest is a monument of architecture and history, located on the 40-meter-high Aurora cliff of Cape Ai-Todor in the village of Gaspra. The structure resembles a medieval knight's castle like the Belem Tower or the Villa Miramare near Trieste. The swallow's nest has become a kind of emblem of the southern coast of Crimea.

House-Museum of Beketov
House-Museum of Academician of Architecture A.N. Beketov is the building of an outstanding Ukrainian architect, whose works adorn many cities of Ukraine. The exposition of the museum includes memorial things, paintings by A.N. Beketov during his stay in Crimea.

Cable car to Ai-Petri
The cable car "Miskhor - Ai-Petri" is one of those sights that you cannot but visit when you come to Crimea on vacation. The breathtaking ascent to a height of over a thousand meters above the most beautiful landscapes is mesmerizing. You have just been by the sea - and now, 15 minutes later, on a high mountain peak Ai-Petrinsky plateau.

Cosmo-Domianovsky Monastery
The Cosmo-Dominovsky Monastery was founded in 1856 in the mountains according to the conception of Saint Innocent, at a source that has long been venerated, on which many healings took place. According to one of the legends, he made his way out of the earth with the prayers of the holy doctors-unmercenaries Cosmas and Damian who had been in exile in the Crimea.

Fortress Aluston
Aluston is a Byzantine (later - Genoese) fortress in Crimea, an architectural monument, now located in the center of the city of Alushta. The ruins of the fortress have become one of the main attractions of the city. Fortress Aluston was built in the 6th century. Its area was originally about 0.25 hectares.

Livadia Palace and Park Complex Southern Coast of Crimea

The Livadia architectural and park complex is one of the outstanding monuments of architectural and park art.

The palace was built in 1910-1911. designed by architect N.P. Krasnov in the traditions of the Italian Renaissance using elements of Gothic and Eastern architecture.

Literary Memorial Museum of Lesya Ukrainka in Yalta
Ukrainian poetess Lesya Ukrainka suffered from bone tuberculosis since childhood. The disease forced her to live in the south, including in the Crimea. On my first visit to Yalta I stopped first at the Marino Hotel, and then moved to st. Ekaterininskaya 8, in which the exposition is now deployed, telling about her life and work in the Crimea.

Massandra Palace
Massandra Palace (also known as the Palace of Alexander III) is a unique palace and park ensemble. According to numerous tourists, this place has its own unique charm. If you have an hour of free time when visiting Massandra, we recommend spending it on an unforgettable tour of the Massandra Palace.

Church of the Resurrection of Christ
The Church of the Resurrection of Christ is a church above the village of Foros, built in 1892 on a steep cliff - Red Rock. The building is 400 meters above sea level. Monument of Russian architecture of the XIX century. Simferopol Diocese of the UOC Moscow Patriarchate. the south coast of Crimea

Museum of the writer I.S. Shmeleva in Alushta
This is the only museum of the famous Russian writer on the territory of the CIS. It is located next to the House-Museum of Academician A.N. Beketov, in a house that also belonged in the past to the Beketov family. The house where Ivan Shmelev lived is adobe, in two small rooms with a veranda, located next to the former estate of S.N. Sergeev-Tsensky.

Museum of S.N. Sergeev-Tsensky
The museum is located in the house where from 1906 to 1941 and from 1946 to 1958 the famous writer, academician Sergei Nikolaevich Sergeev-Tsensky lived and worked. In two departments of the museum - memorial and literary - almost all materials related to his life and work are collected. The writer's library has been preserved, in which there are many rare books.

Yalta embankment
Lenin Embankment is the central walking street of Yalta, one of the oldest streets in the city. The promenade is lined with palm trees and is filled with a continuous line of attractions, bars, cafes and restaurants. The architecture is woven in a variety of styles and is faced with polychrome red granite and light gray porphyry.

Nikitsky Botanical Garden
Nikitsky Botanical Garden is a complex research institution. It is the most famous and popular of the South Coast parks that combine nature, history, art and science. His collection contains about 30 thousand plants from all over the world. Located on the southern coast of Crimea between the village of Nikita and the Black Sea.

Glade of fairy tales
Above Yalta, above the South Coast Highway in a wooded gorge, there is a Glade of Fairy Tales, a museum of sculpture and floristry, folk decorative arts. Over 200 sculptures made of wood, decorative stone, plexiglass, copper, aluminum, moss were placed in the open air; hundreds of fairy tale heroes were made from various materials.

Ai-Petri South coast of Crimea

Seaside park of Yalta
The Seaside Park is the favorite brainchild of Yalta residents. On the site of the wastelands of Yalta, which were here before the war, they created an extensive park with a mass of decorative trees and shrubs. Along the alleys - flowers and among them the magic roses of Yalta.

Roman Catholic Church in Yalta
The Roman Catholic church was built in 1914 using compositional and plastic techniques of Western European medieval architecture. Located on the bank of the Uchan-Su river in Yalta, the church is an elongated structure. The masonry of the walls and the carving of the profiles are especially careful.

Cathedral of St. Alexander Nevsky
Cathedral of the Holy Blessed Prince Alexander Nevsky - the main Orthodox cathedral in Yalta, one of the city's attractions. The cathedral was built at the end of the 19th century in honor of the Russian Emperor Alexander II, who died at the hands of the People's Will.

Old streets of Gurzuf
It is pleasant to stroll through the old streets of Gurzuf and look at the old houses of pre-revolutionary construction. Sometimes you can even get confused and lost among these streets. The village of Gurzuf itself is small in size - all its streets can be walked around in about two hours. The more ancient, seaside part of Gurzuf has retained its medieval flavor.

Foros park
The most remarkable place in the park is Paradise - " Paradise corner"with six well-arranged artificial lakes picturesquely located at different levels, a single cascade of which is framed by century-old cypresses, yews, cedars, and purple.

Southern coast of Crimea mountains above Foros

Temple of the Archangel Michael
The modern temple of the Archangel Michael, built in 2006 on the site of a vacant lot, is very popular with parishioners and tourists. For 5 years of its existence, the temple has received the unofficial status of a new architectural landmark.

Temple-lighthouse of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker South coast of Crimea

The Malorechensky Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker is the only lighthouse temple on the peninsula in memory of those who died on the waters and travelers. The religious building of the temple-lighthouse is located near Alushta in the village of Malorechenskoye on a cliff. It is laid on a high cliff above the sea and is visible from many points on the southern coast of the peninsula.

Yusupov Palace
In Miskhor there is a palace and park complex built by the famous architect I.P. Krasnov for one of the most famous aristocratic dynasties - the Yusupovs. The palace was built in a neo-Romanesque style with elements of the Italian Renaissance. The Palace Park is a monument of landscape architecture - the work of the gardener Karl Kebach. the south coast of Crimea

CITIES AND RESORTS SKIRT
Yalta
There is a legend that in ancient times a Greek ship was wrecked in the Black Sea. There was fog and a heavy storm at that time. The wave crashed the ship, and the sailors on the logs tried to save their lives, although in such weather they did not believe that they would survive. In the morning the storm subsided and the fog cleared. The shore appeared in the distance. The sailors shouted: "Yialos!" and this is how Yalta got its first name. Then the city grew, and the names changed - Yalita, Dzhalita, Yalta. the south coast of Crimea

Yalta is surrounded by a dense necklace of mountains. Magobi, Ai-Petri, Yalta Yaila, Nikitskaya Yaila protect the bay from cold winds from the north. Due to this, snow falls extremely rarely in the city. Evergreen trees and shrubs look amazing in winter against the background of the snow-capped peaks of Ai-Petri.
The Yalta water area is an ideal place for cruise ships and yachts, so many foreign guests come to the city. They are attracted by the stunning beauty of landscapes, royal palaces and parks, wineries and tasting rooms.
All the guidebooks call the sights of Yalta "pearls". Indeed, in terms of beauty, palaces and parks can be compared to the brilliance of precious stones.

Yalta became popular at the time when M.S. Vorontsov ordered to build a road to the South Bank. Thanks to the appearance of the road, the construction of palaces, dachas and estates began. The Massandra Palace, Livadia Palace, and the Swallow's Nest castle have become magnificent consequences of the development of Yalta.

After the revolution, palaces and dachas were nationalized. Health resorts for workers and Red Army men were created there. Later royal palaces was awarded the status of museums.

Today Yalta joyfully welcomes tourists. Luxury hotels have been built, the embankment has been reconstructed and decorated with fountains, a huge number of entertainment centers have appeared. In recent years, Yalta has changed a lot and looks like a rich European resort.
The beaches in Yalta, as elsewhere on the southern coast, are pebbly, most of them are landscaped. Many beaches have bars or lounges.

The best time to relax in Yalta is the “velvet season”. It starts in September and ends in early October. At this time, the sea is still warm, and the sun does not burn the skin, but decorates it with a bronze tan. May is more suitable for travel and sightseeing. At this time, it is especially pleasant to admire the beauty of the Uchan-Su waterfall and inhale the aroma of primroses on the mountain paths.
At any time of the year, Yalta is beautiful in its own way and gives guests unforgettable emotions.

view of Yalta from Mount Ai-Petri

Livadia
Livadia resort
The Livadia resort has become famous since the time when the place at the foot of Mount Magobi was acquired by the royal family. They really liked the picturesque coastline at the foot of the mountains. It happened in 1860. Before that, there were vineyards and wines were produced, for the storage of which a special cellar was built.
Since the estate began to belong to the emperor, the entrance to Livadia was closed. On all sides, the imperial family was surrounded by guards.
In 1911, the White Palace was erected according to the project of the most famous Russian architect Nikolai Krasnov. Livadia has become a popular resort, because where the emperor rests, his entourage should also be.

Livadia Palace
New palaces and parks began to appear around the royal estate. In terms of climatic properties, Livadia began to be compared with Nice, fashionable at that time. The healing air could get rid of pathogenic bacteria, including tuberculosis pathogens. And Russia at that time suffered from an epidemic of consumption.
After the revolution, a sanatorium for peasants was created in the building of the White Palace. At this time, the interior decoration of the palace and interior items were badly damaged. And in 1945, the famous Yalta conference was held here at a round table.
In 1993, the Palace was given the status of a museum, it was restored. A tour of the palace reflects the main historical and political events in Russia. Government meetings and conferences are held annually in the palace. Decisions and laws that are important for the state are adopted there.
The films "Dog in the Manger", "Roksolana" and modern Russian TV series were filmed in Livadia Park.

Recreational route "Sunny trail"
Now Livadia is a resort village where you can relax on a tsarist scale. Those who come here on vacation can take walks in the chic imperial park, relax on comfortable pebble beaches, and romantic evenings in the organ hall. The unique organ is the largest in Ukraine. It consists of 4,600 pipes. The hall annually hosts an international festival of organ music.

On the territory of the park, the recreational route "Sun Trail" begins. Walking along it has a beneficial effect on the body and brings pleasure with its landscapes. They are recommended to everyone who is undergoing treatment in Livadian sanatoriums. The length of the trail is 7 kilometers. The trail ends in Gaspra.
It is best to take water and sandwiches with you when going for a walk. There are many resting places along the trail where you can stop. Cliffs and mountain peaks look great from the trail. Climbers train on the Krestovaya rock. Temples are the decoration of the trail. The new and very beautiful temple of the Archangel Michael sparkles with its domes on a sunny day.
There are several chic restaurants in the village. The most famous "Tiflis".
There are many souvenir tents along the path from the park to the parking lot. There are shops and cafes in the center.

Just above Livadia begins highway on Ai-Petri. At the very beginning of the road, through the green trees behind the fence, you can see the Moorish-style palace. This is the sanatorium "Uzbekistan". Immediately behind it is a playground with a huge number of children's attractions, behind which there is a bright orange building. The building houses a theater of marine animals. It is called "Aquatoria". He works in the summer, and in the winter in the "Aquatoria" sessions of dolphin therapy are held. Nearby there is an aquarium with exotic fish and a cafe, which is very popular with children.
There are no nightclubs in Livadia, but there are many of them in Yalta. It is only 3 kilometers from the village to Yalta. Therefore, if you wish, you can find yourself in the center of the noisy Yalta embankment in 15 minutes.
Livadia is a very quiet village and those who really appreciate the calm atmosphere and silence come here.

Gurzuf
Gurzuf is a romantic, but at the same time bright and cheerful youth resort. Real dreamers come to rest in the bay at the foot of Ayu-Dag Mountain. Everything here is special and extraordinary - air, sea, parks, rocks. Small houses are buried in the green of evergreen trees, in which hospitable owners rent out their rooms to vacationers. There are a number of small, but at the same time beautiful and cozy hotels along the sea.
Arriving to rest in Gurzuf, you must definitely go for a walk in the park of the former military sanatorium. The beauty of exotic plants and amusing forms of small architecture cheer you up, and the famous Night fountain evokes a natural delight.

After a walk in the park, for a complete acquaintance with the beauty of the village, you need to take a boat and go to cruise... The boat passes by the rocks in the center of the bay. These are the rocks of Adalara. There are many legends about them, and the most common of them is the legend of the naughty twin brothers.
Next, a panorama of "Artek" opens. This name is familiar to everyone. It is here, at the foot of the Bear Mountain, that the buildings of the famous children's camp... And the Bear Mountain itself is a failed volcano. With its outlines, it resembles a giant bear that lies down by the sea and drinks water.

After a boat trip, you should go to a cafe on the seashore for lunch and be sure to try Red Stone White Muscat wine, which is considered the king of Muscat, and grapes grow from which this wine is obtained near Gurzuf in the valley at the foot of the mountains.

There are two museums in Gurzuf - the Pushkin Museum and the Chekhov Museum. And in "Artek" there is a museum of the history of the camp, a space museum, a museum of local lore, a museum of the Black Sea treasures, a museum of the navy.
The beaches in Gurzuf are pebbly. The most beautiful beach is located at the foot of Ayu-Dag. You can get there by hiring a small boat. This is not to say that it is cheap, but the beach is really amazing and you can sunbathe on it topless.

Beaches in Gurzuf
Neat and well-groomed beaches of the Artek camp. But it's too noisy there, kids are running around, and you can't buy juice or ice cream.
There is a nudist beach in Chekhov's bay. You can get to it by going through the Gurovsky stones.
The favorite beach of young people in Gurzuf is Sputnik. A clean beach and all the necessary infrastructure make a beach holiday very comfortable. It is always fun here, you can play volleyball, swim for a race, relax in a cafe on the beach and meet the same cheerful and active peers.
There is also a city beach in the village. The entrance is free, there are changing cabins and showers. There are attractions for children and cafes on the beach, but it is always very crowded there.
Several beaches in Gurzuf are departmental. They belong to health resorts and, although entrance to them is by passes, in most of them you can get there by paying a security guard at the entrance.
Lovers of night swimming can safely go to the youth beach "Sputnik", where it is lively and fun at night, as during the day.

Miskhor
Rest in Miskhor is liked by those who love silence and solitude. The village is located on the Black Sea coast at the foot of the southern cliffs of Mount Ai-Petri. Miskhor is wonderful all year round. Here are the best resorts of the South Coast, wonderful beaches and a beautiful coastline. It is a venue for international conferences and a film set for many films.
The coast of Gaspra, Miskhor, Koreiz before the revolution belonged to the families of the Golitsyn, Naryshkin, Meshchersky. From that era to the present day, architectural masterpieces in the form of palaces and ancient parks have been preserved.
The most famous and famous is the Miskhor Park. More than 150 tree species grow in this park. These are unique relict and subtropical plants. And the Miskhor Park is famous for its sculptural compositions.

It is in Miskhor that you will find the world-famous Little Mermaid, who, with a baby in her arms, sits on a stone in the sea. There is a fountain on the bank, next to it is the girl Arzy, who is being watched by the insidious robber Ali. The sculptural park fascinates tourists from all over the world. Take a walk in the park with a guide and you will be told many beautiful legends about this place.
There are magnificent palaces on the coast of Miskhor, walking next to them, the feeling of being in a fairy tale is created. It is here that the famous Yusupov Palace, the Dulber Palace in the Moorish style are located, and nearby, on Cape Ai-Todor, a kind of symbol of Crimea - the Swallow's Nest. The cruiser Marlboro departed from Cape Ai-Todor in 1919, taking away representatives of the royal family who wished to emigrate.

The beaches of Miskhor stretch for 7 kilometers. All beaches are pebbly, there are free and paid ones.
Near the cliffs of the Ai-Todor cape is the beach of the Zhemchuzhina sanatorium. From it you can admire not only the sea, but also the Sail rock.
All beaches are separated by breakwaters. Along the beaches there is a promenade with shops and cafes where you can dine.
In the health resorts of Miskhor, entertainment programs and dances are held in the evenings.

While resting in the private sector of Miskhor, you can purchase courses for treatment in health resorts and subscriptions for procedures. Many health resorts have swimming pools, therefore, by purchasing a subscription, you can go swimming even in winter. Also, if you wish, you will find gyms.

Foros
On the coast, among the rocks, the first settlements belonged to the ancient Greeks. Perhaps the name of the village meant "lighthouse". Now there is a resort for a variety of tourists. Wealthy holidaymakers come here who stay in luxurious villas and "savage" tourists to spend their holidays in a tent on the seashore.
The village has become famous all over the world since the first summer cottage for President Mikhail Gorbachev was built on the seashore. It was at this dacha that he was during the coup d'etat.
The exotic coastline is lined with picturesque cliffs lined with juniper groves. Among the rocks, the buildings of health resorts and snow-white villas look beautiful.

From the village to the mountains, a serpentine asphalt road rises, which leads to the edge of the Red Rock. It is here, at an altitude of about 400 meters, that the Church of the Resurrection of Christ is located. Everyone knows him as the Foros Church. It was erected in 1892 to commemorate the rescue of the emperor during a train wreck. The church was consecrated by Bishop of Tauride Martinian. In Soviet times, the church was converted into a roadside cafe, later into a warehouse, and then it was abandoned altogether. And only in 2002 with the support and funding of the President of Ukraine Leonid Kuchma; the church was restored and again parishioners and pilgrims came here. Anastasia Zavorotnyuk got married here in 2008.
Many people come here during Easter week to climb the bell tower and ring the church bells. On these days, everyone is allowed to ring the bell.
The golden domes of the church on Red Rock are clearly visible from the Sevastopol highway. From the church the road goes to the Baydarskiye Vorota pass. At the Baydarskiye Vorota there is a panoramic platform and next to the Shalash restaurant. This restaurant has been operating for many years and serves the most delicious chebureks in Crimea. There are also tents with souvenirs. A hiking trail begins from the pass, which leads to the Shaitan Merdven pass. This pass is famous for the fact that A.S. Pushkin during his stay in Crimea.
The rocks of the Foros edge are decorated with relict trees of small-fruited strawberry. Its red trunks stand out against the light gray rocks. Climbers and mountaineers from all over the world have chosen these rocks for training and competitions. The various routes of Foros are described in many Crimea travel guides.

The most beautiful place for recreation in the village is Foros Park. Its quiet corners are decorated with lakes and sculptures. It is here that the real "Paradise" is located. In this park, you can spend days on end sitting on a bench in the shade of trees or admiring the lilies in the ponds. At the beginning of the 20th century, in the Foros estate, the park resembled a real zoo corner, where you could see Japanese ducks, swans and even antelopes. Fish swam in the fountains.

The beach season in Foros lasts almost six months. The water heats up in May and remains warm until October. The beaches in the village are very beautiful names- "Pink" "Green", "Quiet Bay". The pink pebble beach belongs to the Foros sanatorium. This is an equipped beach, next to which there is a cafe and billiards.
A little away from the village there are "wild beaches" where tourists live in tents. They come with their families, and with large companies setting up whole campgrounds on the shore.
Favorite entertainment for vacationers on the coast is fishing from a boat, diving, boat trips on motor ships, yachts and scooters, as well as horseback riding to Cape Sarych and trips to the mountains in jeeps.
There are many dolphins in the clear sea, they play boldly near the coast and come close to boats.

view of Alupka

Alushta
Alushta! It is here that hundreds of thousands of tourists come every year to enjoy the clean air and picturesque views of the sea and mountains.
Since ancient times, the picturesque Alushta Valley has attracted people. A cozy coast, protected from the cold winds from a small ancient settlement by the mountains on the north side, was turned into a coastal fortification by the order of the Byzantine emperor, and the Aluston fortress was built in the center of it.
Later, prominent figures of art and science began to buy up plots of land in the vicinity of the city, and a small village called the Professor's Corner appeared. And in the center of Alushta at this time, the first guest houses and an inn began to appear.
Today Alushta is one of the best climatic resorts Southshore. The magnificent buildings of the health resorts are buried in the greenery of subtropical plants.

Beach in Alushta
The beaches are small pebbles, and walking on such a beach is a kind of foot massage. The sea is very clean, and when diving with a mask, you can see all the pebbles on the seabed. The beach season starts in May and lasts until early October. During the rest of the year, you can relax on the coast, undergoing climatotherapy and seeing the sights of the city and its environs.
There are many health resorts and private boarding houses in the city. In recent years, a lot has been built in Alushta modern hotels, which in terms of their level can compete with the hotels of the best foreign resorts. In addition, the city has its own water park with a large number of slides and pools, as well as attractions and entertainment centers.
In the center of the city there is a spa hall where pop stars perform in the summer.
Parks are the adornment of the city. Seaside Park is a favorite vacation spot for everyone who comes to Alushta. On benches in the park, in the shade of Himalayan cedars, young mothers share their experiences and young people in love kiss.
Walking along a shady alley from the Primorsky Park we find ourselves in the Children's Park. It is always crowded here. Babies are rushing around the Kit fountain, mothers with strollers are walking in the park, a little further dads in the shooting range teach their sons how to aim, but the most interesting thing in this park is the Ferris wheel. This is an attraction, riding which, you can see the whole city, with all its environs. Tourists who come to Alushta must ride a wheel above the city to photograph the view of the sea and mountains.
At night, the Alushta embankment sparkles and winks with the lights of bars and cafes. There are several discos on the embankment, and not far from the embankment are the Kiwi-Kiwi and Cave nightclubs.
Alushta resort prepares every spring for the holiday season. This can be seen in the well-groomed lawns and flower beds, smooth roads, the neat appearance of the embankment and central streets.
The inhabitants of the city are very hospitable and every year they look forward to tourists from all regions of our country.

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The most popular and invariably in demand among tourists resort area in Crimea- it is his South coast. Geographically South Crimea is called a part of the Black Sea coast on the southern side of the Main slope of the Crimean Mountains. This territory is bounded in the west by Kara-Dag, and in the east by Cape Aya. Here are the best conditions for recreation and tourism, which have long been widely recognized throughout the world. Resorts of South Crimea lie at a very small distance from each other, so that their boundaries are sometimes completely blurred. But at the same time, each of them may have very special features, their own microclimate, vegetation, and relief lines. Unlike other parts of the Crimean coast, there are a lot of mountains here, so there will be no shortage of picturesque views. Whatever holiday resort you choose.

On the southern coast of Crimea the enchanting Mediterranean climate reigns. Warm winters, hot and dry summers, sea winds now from the sea, now from the mountains, have earned him the fame of a world center of health improvement. People with a whole range of diseases are sent here, which are cured by the local wonderful nature. The best time to relax is early autumn, the so-called "velvet season", because the period when you can swim here ends much later than in other places, because the sea water remains warm for a very long time.

To the list resorts in the region First of all, there are such famous health resorts as Alupka and Yalta, as well as Simeiz, Gurzuf and small villages almost merged into one like Gaspra, Foros and Koreiz. The mountain slopes and expanses of the plains are strewn with a lush carpet of subtropical plants, and the beaches are pebbly and fully equipped for the needs of vacationers. In addition to natural beauty, southern part of the Crimean coast has an interesting history closely connected with the life of Russian monarchs, for whom luxurious palaces were built here and picturesque parks were laid out. Every year guests from all over the world flock to take a look at the architectural ensembles of Massandria and Livadia, as well as the magnificent castle "Swallow's Nest".

It was in this part of the peninsula that the largest number of sanatoriums and children's health camps were built in the post-revolutionary period. Many of them are still in operation. Most of the tourists visiting South Crimea, comes to be treated. The region is very popular with families with children - all conditions have been created here in order to turn a vacation into a fairy tale. Now the hotel fund of South Crimea includes hotels, holiday homes, boarding houses, private apartments of various levels of comfort with and without treatment, so it will not be difficult to choose the best offer for each client.

Settlement Morskoe on the southern coast of Crimea slightly to the west of Sudak it stretches along the valley between the mountains along the Black Sea coast. Several thousand people live here, that is, this is a small settlement. As elsewhere in the south of Crimea, holiday season in the Sea lasts a very long time and is characterized by high air and water temperatures. The sun hardly hides behind the clouds, giving light and warmth to tourists for two and a half thousand hours a year. Sometimes, even in October, you can swim and sunbathe here.

The beauty of the mountain and sea landscapes of the resort is all the more striking because this is one of those places on the territory of the Crimean peninsula, which have not yet been touched by civilization, and which have still retained an absolutely natural miraculous charm. The largest beach in the village with medium-sized pebbles is landscaped on those plots that belong to the territory of sanatoriums and boarding houses. There are booths, awnings, and a fresh shower. But the cleanliness leaves much to be desired, largely due to the fact that two mountain rivers flow through the beach at once with water not very clean due to rain.

The choice of places for accommodation in Morskoy is incredibly rich - from chic stylish hotel rooms with a full range of luxury attributes, to fabric tents by the very waves of the Black Sea. Accordingly, prices differ very much, so that a good option there is almost any wallet. In Morskoye, in addition to standard beach activities such as catamarans, jet skis and scooters, horse riding and excursion routes, you can dive exploring the seabed or rush along the waves with a parachute after a motor boat. And it is clear that, like any resort town in Crimea, it cannot do without shops, restaurants, bars, cafes and food markets.

Although this city is not a resort in the real sense of the word, it is nevertheless one of the most popular recreational areas in Crimea. In general, under this name it is customary to understand not only the city itself, but also such settlements like Inkerman, Kacha, Uchkuevka, Balaklava resort and several villages. The city, which is home to about four hundred thousand people, has a number of advantageously located bays, where the water never freezes. That is why he has long become not only seaport, a commercial harbor, but also a base for a navy. And, of course, attention cannot be ignored ancient history of Sevastopol and its status as a hero city of the Great Patriotic War. Moreover, the historical sights and architectural monuments preserved in Sevastopol attract tourists almost more than its beaches, among which there are sandy and pebbly ones.

Weather near Sevastopol stands for the most part the same as on the South Coast. Summers are very warm, but not too hot, there is little rainfall, and the water is suitable for swimming from June to mid-September. The most visited are the long lines of beaches between Streletskaya Bay and Omega, as well as the central beaches of the city, and Sandy Bay near the Chersonesos protected area. Most of the beaches have showers, cafes and rescue services, but there are also completely wild places where the coastline approaches the sea, is covered with stones or overgrown with grass.

For rest in Sevastopol you can choose from a variety of hotels, boarding houses, campgrounds, sports centers and residential buildings. The modern entertainment industry includes shopping, a water park, water attractions, a dolphin theater and nightlife. Surfing and diving schools are open to the delight of the athletes.

Greetings and Kanaka

In Privetnoye and Kanaka a very healthy microclimate without cold winds and sharp temperature fluctuations. Here, like nowhere else, you can fully enjoy the splendor of the Crimean nature and relax away from the hustle and bustle major cities and transport interchanges. The small-pebble beaches of the resorts are very suitable for families with children, especially since they offer a large selection of water activities and attractions, as well as rent sports equipment... Excursions to the Genoese Fortress and trips to vineyards are organized, which resort Privetnoye deservedly proud.

Although the rest in these two villages is not as popular as in the more famous resorts of the Southern Crimea - like Yalta or Alushta, nevertheless, here you can find tourist complexes of the highest level. But most of the travelers still prefer mini-hotels, inexpensive comfortable boarding houses or cottages on the very seashore. Markets where you can buy fresh fruits and vegetables, including the best local grapes, shops, restaurants, bars and cafes are easily accessible to all guests.

Malorechenskoe-Rybachye

Near Alushta in Crimea, at a very short distance from each other, there are several cozy villages with a mild and sunny climate and charming landscapes of a mountain valley. The villages of Malorechenskoye and Rybachye , as well as the town of Solnechnogorskoye, practically do not differ from each other, but at the same time, each of them has its own characteristics. Rybachye is a wider and more spacious, well-equipped resort area, but in Malorechensky will appeal to those looking for tranquility and privacy. Both villages boast attractions such as a lighthouse temple on the edge of a steep cliff or Love Bay. Both villages are perfect for a vacation with children - there is no transport, no industrial enterprises, no noisy entertainment - only greenery, sea, sun and an atmosphere of tranquility.

Spacious pebbly beaches at both resorts are equipped with rental points, showers, sun loungers and outdoor cafes. And a little further, outside the villages, there is a strip of wild beaches at the disposal of nudists and campers. Rybachye and Malorechenskoye offer sanatoriums, holiday homes and small hotels, various types of accommodation right next to the sea. In terms of service, the local hotels are in no way inferior to the most prestigious Crimean resorts and guarantee a truly unforgettable vacation.

Alushta

Alushta is an affordable and prestigious Crimean resort in the southern part of the Black Sea coast. In terms of importance and popularity, this city is second only to Yalta. For many years, this resort has annually welcomed all categories of tourists, giving them the opportunity to spend time in accordance with their age and interests, having fun, improving their health and learning new things. A moderately humid climate, formed with a mixture of sea and steppe air currents, creates optimal conditions for recreation during the entire holiday season from May to October. There are a lot of sunny days a year, and the temperature of the air and water stays firmly at the same pleasant mark. That is why in Alushta recommend to travel as a patient with many different diseases.

Another very important dignity of Alushta, prompting so many vacationers to choose it for their vacation - a very developed transport network. From here you can get to almost any place in Crimea: large nearby cities of Yalta and Simferopol and small villages. Railway communication with Krasnodar and the south of Russia is carried out through Simferopol, there is also an international airport there. Of course, it is very convenient for exploring the sights of Crimea, so those who love excursions simply cannot find a better place than Alushta. In the most Alushta There is also something to see: the Valley of the Ghosts, geysers, caves, chains of waterfalls and rocks that delight with their beauty. The hotel and spa business in Alushta is actively competing with affordable housing in the private sector, so vacationers always have the opportunity to choose.

Alushta beach strip is about six kilometers in length. For the most part, they are covered with small and medium pebbles or sometimes with sand of a dark color and rather large size. All beaches are well equipped and completely safe even for young children. Resort life is constantly boiling on the wide embankments of Alushta - it is here that most of the cultural and entertainment establishments, restaurants and retail outlets are concentrated. And although there are always a lot of people here, even in the midst of summer there is no feeling of unpleasant crowding and everyone can freely indulge in rest exactly as they like best.

Partenit and Cliff

At the feet of Ayu-Dag, at some distance from Alushta and Yalta, lies another prestigious resort of the South Coast - Partenit village ... This is the very edge of the Alushta region, next to Cape Plaka. Thousands of tourists come here to sunbathe and swim, who are attracted by the stunning climate of South Crimea. At this time, well-groomed pebble and sandy beaches the village is full of people, and a variety of activities such as diving, surfing, boating and jet skis are in great demand. Those who don't like this kind of fun can find romantic retreat on wild beaches. blue lagoons under the Ayu-Dag mountain. In the village, restaurants and cafes await customers, travels around the surroundings, supermarkets and a dolphinarium are offered, where it is worth going with children.

Near Partenit situated new resort called Utes with the unique architecture of modern multi-storey hotels, standing almost right along the coast. A cozy secluded place without a loud nightlife, is conducive to relaxation and relieves the accumulated fatigue. Natural pebble and artificial concrete cliff beaches equipped with a convenient entry to the sea. And also, to the delight of history lovers, it is in this small village that you can see the ancient palaces of Prince Yusupov and Countess Gagarina, framed by a magnificent park with southern tropical plants.

Urban-type settlement Gurzuf , a little to the east of Yalta near the famous Ayu-Dag mountain, also known as "Bear Mountain" has long won fame as one of the best resorts on the Crimean peninsula. Wonderful Mediterranean climate with warm but not overly hot sunny days, lush and varied vegetation on the picturesque mountain slopes, bathing season from June to October, a huge park with shady groves, fountains and sculptures - that's " business card". Along the transparent clean sea there are paid and free pebble beaches with stones of different sizes. Most of the paid ones belong to sanatoriums and boarding houses, and city and municipal ones provide umbrellas, sun loungers, and showers for rent. In some places there are beach cafes. During the season, as elsewhere on the South Coast, there is very little free space on public beaches. Therefore, many tourists prefer to take a boat to the more deserted coastal strip at the foot of Ayu-Dag, where you can swim and sunbathe in the open.

Almost the entire embankment in Gurzuf... Private housing is rented in two main urban areas - old and new. It's up to you to decide which type of accommodation is most suitable for your purposes. In the village, in addition to traditional types of attractions and entertainment on the water, tourists will be offered excursions by boat to Yalta and Alupka, as well as to the famous castle Swallow's Nest - a tourist pearl of the Crimean coast.

Yalta is the most famous and fashionable resort in South Crimea , its tourist capital. The city is surrounded by a semi-ring of high mountains, descending into a bay with unusually beautiful landscapes. The city is literally buried in tropical greenery, of which there are so many that if you look from a height, it seems as if among the solid green carpet only buildings are scattered here and there. In addition to the city itself, more than seventy kilometers of the coast stretches the territory, which is usually called Big Yalta, which includes Gurzuf, Alupka and some other towns and villages. This must be remembered and always clarified when choosing a place for a vacation trip.

If you want to choose the season when the most favorable weather in Yalta- it is better to go there in the so-called "velvet season", because here the period suitable for swimming begins later than in other places, as the water warms up longer. There are quite a few beaches in Yalta, but all of them are mostly private and belong to sanatoriums, hotels and boarding houses. There are free beaches, but they still have to pay for a sun lounger rental. In addition, as a rule, due to the number of vacationers, even at the beginning of the day there is not a single free spot left to even lay a towel. So if you want space and clean sea - pay attention to the vast coastal strip outside the city. But with regard to entertainment Yalta there is something to surprise your guests. There is a water park, a dolphinarium, a zoo and a botanical garden, a fantastic park-museum "Glade of Fairy Tales", with sculptures of fairy-tale heroes, which will not leave any child indifferent. During the summer season, the local theater hosts performances and concerts by renowned actors' companies. There is no shortage of Yalta in all kinds of restaurants, cafes and shops where you can make all the necessary purchases. So if you expect from a vacation in Crimea not only sun warmth and sea bathing, then Yalta - resort just for you.

Simeiz

Charming Simeiz - a popular youth resort in the south of Crimea , which nestled comfortably at the foot of Mount Koshka on the territory of Big Yalta. The bizarre relief of the Crimean mountains and rocks sticking out of the water give it a very special beauty. On foot travel around Simeiz rather difficult - it is an endless chain of descents and ascents, steep mountain paths and slopes overgrown with relict coniferous forests. But how much pleasure you can get during such walks and what amazing photos you get! The beach season at this resort, as well as throughout the South Coast, lasts until September. It is characterized by steadily hot summers with almost no precipitation with temperatures in the region of 23-25 ​​degrees and well-warmed water.

The free pebble beaches of the village are crowded and therefore heavily polluted during the high season, but sanatoriums and hotels take care of their private beaches very carefully, cleaning and landscaping them. So it's better to pay to get on one of them than to endure the inconvenience. But in secluded bays Blue Bay you can not only dive into the clear water from the rocks, but also dive with scuba diving or just bathe properly without crowds and din. There is also a water park with water slides, which is a kind of "highlight" that complements the usual range of Crimean beach fun, provided to vacationers in almost every resort.

Foros

Talking about Foros, it should be noted that this is the most southern of all the resort villages of Crimea. In addition to the developed infrastructure and subtropical Mediterranean climate, it is known for its clean manicured pebble beaches. By the way, Foros always liked actors and musicians for the picturesqueness, evoking romantic thoughts and stimulating inspiration. On both sides, the resort is bordered by two high mountains, and in the center a third high point is created by the architectural dominant of the Foros Church - the main attraction of the village. A huge park with a delightful collection of rare plants and trees descends into the sea in three tiers. In its fabulous groves with ponds and lakes, not only tourists, but also the inhabitants themselves willingly rest.

Everything city ​​beaches of Foros available to vacationers free of charge, and the main one is cut by countless coves with transparent blue water and has a completely wild, unkempt appearance. However, this "uncivilizedness" makes him even more beautiful. Offshore, jellyfish, crabs and other marine life can often be seen in the water, which, as you know, usually only appear in very clear waters. The private beaches of hotels, of course, are much better equipped - they have sheds, toilets, bars. Prices for accommodation and entertainment in Foros are on average no higher than along the entire southern coast. Water activities, excursions and discos are very actively attended by vacationers, and if this is not enough, you can go to Yalta, where it will certainly not be boring.

Balaclava

A unique corner of the Crimean coast, which is Balaclava, is spread out in the Balaklava bay, one and a half kilometers long, one of the most beautiful in the whole Crimea. Balaklava - a resort with a very ancient history , it was described by Homer in the poem "The Odyssey". Now it is an area of ​​Sevastopol, which has long been adapted for sailing. Here you can see many private yachts gliding on the always calm surface of azure water. Above the exit to the bay hangs the bulk of the Genoese fortress, and flocks of dolphins often swim up to the shore - in a word, the place is absolutely fabulous. It is not surprising that so many tourists come here, despite the fact that there are no beaches in Balaklava at all. But from here you will be taken by boat to the famous "Gold", "Serebryanny", "Blizhny", "Yashmovy" and other beaches outside the resort. All the way you can admire the breathtaking panorama of the coast from the sea.

Until recently in Balaklava it was impossible to find any hotels or sanatoriums, because this city was not at all touristy. But then several good holiday homes and small hotels with decent service were built, and private housing continues to be in demand. As entertainment, walking and water excursions are organized to Cape Fiolent and the "Lost World", visiting the Chembalo fortress and visiting the museum Cold war... After long and interesting trips, dinner at one of the many fish restaurants on the waterfront will be an excellent end to the day.

The long-awaited summer is getting closer, for the majority it is the vacation season. And all of us are probably attracted by the warm salty sea. In recent years, more and more tourists again choose the resorts of the Crimea. And there are many of them! With a variety of conditions: Crimea has 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 remind you of the most popular places rest in Crimea. There are excellent options for both "wild" rest, and for a more comfortable one; both for parents with children and for youth companies - choose!

So, first we 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 a whole resort area, which includes nearby villages, although we will focus on 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 landscapes even during the time of tsarist Russia, it became a famous resort, even a symbol of luxurious relaxation, as evidenced by the nearby famous Livadia, Yusupov and Vorontsov palaces, the Swallow's Nest fortress and others.
Since Yalta is the largest city on the southern coast of Crimea, there is a well-developed infrastructure: many cafes and restaurants, shops and entertainment centers, a zoo and a water park.

" This is a resort for those looking for comfort and sightseeing. There will definitely not be a shortage of excursions and hikes in Yalta: not far from the Massandra wine factory, and the Uchan-su waterfall, Nikitsky botanical garden ...

At the same time, Yalta is the most expensive Crimean resort, and at the peak of the season it is very crowded here. In addition, the beaches are not very conveniently located, and the descent into the water here is often steep.

Alupka

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A satellite of Yalta, Alupka is the "record holder" for the number of palaces and mansions built on its land about one hundred to two hundred years ago. The most famous of them is, of course, Vorontsovsky. Another pearl of Alupka is the huge Vorontsovsky (Alupkinsky) park, which is about two hundred years old, and where hundreds of species of trees and shrubs grow.

" Although there are not so many entertainments, 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 for motorists "Lazurny". 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 characteristic "sign" of it is 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 the richest history, both Greeks and Khazars once lived here ...

Gurzuf is known for its famous vacationers - Chekhov, Korovin lived here, Mayakovsky, Chaliapin, Repin, Surikov visited. Although it is now quite crowded (in high season) - there are many restaurants, shops and clubs - the nightlife is not very active.
Gurzuf is also famous for its underwater world; it is a favorite place for divers. And from here you can climb the highest point of the 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 pebble beach, surrounded by huge rocks.

" Foros became especially famous in August 1991, when President Gorbachev and his family were kept here, at his dacha. And in the 30s, Gorky lived and worked here (the Soviet government gave the writer a dacha).

However, it is also possible here comparatively 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, gazebos, and bizarre plants. And also - the Foros church, as if soaring over the sea. Near the church, to which the mountain serpentine leads, there is an observation deck with an unforgettable view of the sea.

Simeiz

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Of the resorts on the southern coast of Crimea, Simeiz is perhaps the most democratic - in the village, recreation in the private sector is mainly developed, 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 pebbly. The most famous and beautiful beach is at the Diva cliff. Snorkeling equipment can be rented. And next to the wild beach "Blue Bay" (which, however, is 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 quietest place in 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 half-ring of mountains from cold winds, there are various beaches - both sandy and pebble.
There are many boarding houses and hotels, private beaches and cafes - in short, all the conditions for a comfortable, civilized and expensive holiday, although in general the prices 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 the Valley of Ghosts, Mount Chatyr-Dag and the Crimean Nature Reserve with beech and pine forests, Bird Islands and the Dzhur-Dzhur waterfall ...

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 a Gulliver!

Now we will move from the mountainous, most "civilized" southern coast to the steppe, plain western one. 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 - settled here already in the VI century BC! Well, in Soviet times, Evpatoria (with its satellite town Saki) became the center wellness rest, especially for children: there are dozens of sanatoriums, water and mud baths. Indeed, in Evpatoria it is very warm water, mild, but rather hot climate, long, shallow beaches near the coast (about 14 kilometers).

Now in Evpatoria it is still convenient to have a rest with children. The prices here are relatively low, there is a lot of entertainment - a dolphinarium, a water park (a real inflatable island), rental stations. As in any fairly large resort town, Evpatoria has a well-developed infrastructure, many shops and cafes, and also hosts concerts of pop stars.

"Evpatoria has something to see: you can walk around the ancient Old Town with its narrow streets, take a ride on a tram. There is a Muslim monastery here, on the territory of which tourists are allowed, an Orthodox church; in general, a variety of confessions coexist in Evpatoria.

Sevastopol

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Although Sevastopol traditionally does not belong to the resorts and generally stands somewhat apart among the Crimean cities, nevertheless, there is a sea, beaches, hotels - which means there are many vacationers! By the way, here is the longest swimming season in Crimea, it lasts from the end of May to the end of October.
Of course, since Sevastopol is a military port, the main base of the Black Sea Fleet, there are many monuments associated with its heroic history, for example, the Malakhov Kurgan memorial, the "storming of Sapun Mountain on May 7, 1944" diarama.

" The most famous military landmark 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, one cannot but visit the remains of the ancient city of Chersonesos, founded by the Greeks 25 centuries ago! By the way, it was here that the Kiev prince Vladimir 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 Monastery "hanging" over the sea.

Nikolaevka

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For those who want to relax in a quieter and more peaceful place, and not in noisy cities, this steppe resort village is the best choice.

" Nikolaevka is popular both among guests of Crimea and among residents of its central part, since it is easy to get here (minibuses from Simferopol run regularly), the prices here are low, and the warm sea and sandy beach are no worse than on the entire West Coast.

There are inflatable slides and jet skis with "bananas" on the Nikolaevka beach. There are attractions and slot machines on the embankment. Discos are held in the center of the village, so it is better for vacationers with children to settle closer to the outskirts.
Well, if you want additional entertainment, you can go to the Banana Republic water park in half an hour's drive - there is entertainment for every taste and age! And to Sevastopol and Evpatoria, with their sights, it is not at all difficult to get from here.

Popovka

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Another small village not far from Evpatoria.

" This is one of the most ecologically clean places in Crimea, with dry, healthy air, minimum rainfall and wonderful beaches, one of the best on the peninsula.

Wide strip of shallow white sand, clear water and shallow water near the coast - a real paradise for families with small children. Swimming season in Popovka is also one of the longest - from mid-May to October.
Popovka, which a few years ago did not have any entertainment or special amenities, has been rapidly developing recently, new boarding houses are being built, although the 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 go hang-gliding and ride a horse, go down a 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, as a rule, is 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 the 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 are an excellent option for families with children. Well, after the most interesting sorties, the matter will not be, in Kerch there is something to see.

“It was near the eastern part of Crimea in ancient times that many sea battles took place - there is a deep sea, convenient 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: Totlebena and Yeni-kale, and they are located within the city limits - it is not difficult to get to them.
You can visit Mount Mithridates, where the obelisk of Glory is located, descend into the famous Kerch catacombs, and even go with the kids 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 a developed tourist infrastructure. There are entertainment centers, restaurants, a dolphinarium and an amusement park.

"In addition, in Feodosia there is a famous picture gallery and the house-museum of Aivazovsky, as well as the Green Museum. There are festivals, tours of famous artists - in a word, life is in full swing!

In Feodosia, you can stay both in the private sector and in campings, boarding houses and hotels. For those who want a 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 strata 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 to it only along a steep mountain serpentine. Vacationers also have to make small mountain descents to get to the sea - the city descends steeply along the slope.
Pike perch 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, big beach, a well-preserved Genoese fortress of the 11th century ... All this makes small Sudak very attractive for recreation, therefore, during the season (by the way, it is relatively short here, from late June to early September) it is crowded and 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, and there is a water park.

" Festivals are held - the most famous are knightly fencing fights, 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 champagne factory, founded here by Prince Golitsyn back in the century before last. However, its favorable location in an enclosed bay, a long swimming season and extraordinary scenic beauty have made it a popular resort destination.

"The water in the three bays of the village has three different shades, and after walking along the Golitsyn tourist trail, you can look into them ...

In a word, its old name "Paradise" (Paradise) says a lot.
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, it was in the New World that the films "Amphibian Man" and "Treasure Island" were once filmed.
This resort is suitable for those who are not looking for entertainment, but want to admire the beautiful nature, improve their health, and ... do not save.

Koktebel

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Historically, this is an exquisite, even somewhat aristocratic resort: low mountains around a valley sloping gently down to the sea, and below - a small village that has seen many famous writers and artists in the last century.

“A hundred years ago Koktebel was a fashionable“ dacha ”place: 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. Prices are quite high here, although there is a wide selection of accommodations of different levels, from hotels to private rooms.
There are mountains (Karadag reserve) and a steppe nearby; the village stretches along the sea itself, so Koktebel will suit the lovers of hiking in the best possible way. The beaches are narrow, but there is a choice between pebble and sandy, and for extreme lovers there is a special nudist beach nearby. The sea is warm and usually calm.

Although there are not many entertainments in Koktebel - let us note the opportunities for diving, surfing, gliding, traditionally presented here - in summer it is very festive: a number of youth festivals are held, the most famous of them is "Jazz Koktebel". And also 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 are free here (there are six of them!), Accommodation can be found in a variety of categories. From here you can walk to Koktebel, or you can ride a bike. Picturesque mountains surrounding the village are quite accessible for hiking and climbing.

When we think of southern Crimea, for some reason we immediately imagine vineyards, tropical trees, high mountains, azure sea, mysterious caves, chic palaces, ancient fortresses and seething waterfalls. Do you know what else the southern coast of Crimea offers to tourists, where is it better to rest and stay? If not, then get acquainted!

Resort villages and towns of the southern coast of Crimea

Going on vacation to Crimea, many tourists choose the South Coast as their place of residence, which in the 19th century gained considerable popularity among Russian tourists. The southern coast of Crimea is a narrow coastal strip that stretches for 150 km from west to east and includes such well-known resort villages and cities as:

• Pike perch and Koreiz;
• Merry and Gaspra;
• Sun Valley and Miskhor;
• Rybachye and Simeiz;
• Marine and Gurzuf;
• Pertenit and Alupka, as well as some others.

On the shore southern Crimea nowadays there is almost everything you need to have a great vacation: beach activities, boarding houses, campings, hotels and children's camps.

Accommodation on the south side of the peninsula

For recreation in the southern side of Crimea, you can choose from a variety of accommodation options:

• As always, the private sector offers individual apartments and rooms for rent, this is the most inexpensive type of accommodation. However, you will have to eat here on your own (buy and prepare food).
• The choice of private hotels and hotels is also very huge, there is an economical type of accommodation - it is far from the center and hotel complexes with a high level of service and prices, located in close proximity to the sea and the center of your chosen resort.

Basically, the first line of the southern coast of Crimea is built up with hotels, sanatoriums and boarding houses, where all conditions for beach holidays, SPA and treatment are created. Accommodation prices here are, of course, above average, but worth it. Indeed, in many hotels you will find cozy and comfortable rooms with all the necessary household appliances, three meals a day, and the territory is usually equipped own beaches with sun loungers, sun loungers and playgrounds. For adults, there are restaurants, cafes, spa salons, mud baths, swimming pools and so on. However, the South Coast is not only an excellent accommodation, but also many attractions in different resorts.

Which resorts attract most tourists

On the territory of the South Coast, there is, first of all, Big Yalta, which stretches along the Black Sea coast for about 70 km. Its borders start from Mount Ayudag and end at Cape Sarych. Big Yalta includes such popular resorts as Alupka and Yalta, as well as all small settlements from Gurzuf to Foros. All villages are surrounded by plantations, orchards and vineyards. Every year, about 1 million tourists come to the Big Yalta region. Why? This "pearl" of Crimea is a real paradise for travelers who prefer to combine beach holidays with the charms and attractions of the city. Here you will find beautifully preserved old cottages, reminiscent of toy castles, cozy courtyards and crooked streets. But the heart of Yalta is the embankment.

At the moment, this is the largest Crimean zone for entertainment and recreation:

• Discos;
• Small cafes;
• Night clubs;
• A string of restaurants;
• All kinds of attractions.

It is worth visiting the popular Nikitsky Botanical Garden, which is a unique museum of different vegetation. During flowering, it is associated with a real fairy tale.

Alupka is famous for its sanatorium " Ai-Petri". This is a whole complex, which is located in the former estate of princes Dolgoruky and Count Naryshkin. Near Vorontsov's palace and Mount Ai-Petri. If you walk at a leisurely pace from the sanatorium to the palace, then from a high cliff you will have a stunning view of the legendary Swallow's Nest castle, green hills and the azure sea.

In the villages Gurzuf, Gaspra, Koreiz and Simeiz which are surrounded by mountains, you will also find great places for his budget vacation, because the prices here are much lower than those in Yalta.

Big Alushta has a length of approximately 80 km - to the village of Privetnoye from Mount Ayudag. It includes the following resorts:

• Partenit;
• Alushta;
• Fishing;
• Solnechnogorsk;
• Small lighthouse;
• Greetings;
• Professor's Corner.

Romantic and interesting hiking excursions in the mountains from Alushta: the Valley of the Ghosts, Chatyrdag, the Dzhur-Dzhur waterfall.

Alushta Is a resort major center, which is only inferior in popularity to Yalta. Its surroundings are famous for long pebble beaches, and the sanatoriums are in the most scenic spots- in the villages of Partenit, Utes and in the Professor's Corner. While relaxing in this resort, be sure to visit the most beautiful caves - Marble, Kizil-Koba, Khosar and Emir Bair.

V Pike perch notable are the champagne factory and the Genoese fortress. Children will enjoy the Glade of Fairy Tales, the Yalta Zoo, water parks and horseback riding. Fans can actively spend their time walking along the Crimean trails or doing various water sports in the summer, while in winter they can ski and sled on the mountain slopes, which are abundantly covered with snow.

Variety of attractions of the South Coast

The southern coast of Crimea includes so many attractions that you won't even see them in a week - these are the chic Massandrovsky and Vorontsovsky palaces, museums, temples, park and garden complexes, for example, the Livadinsky ensemble.

An abundance of sun and warmth, many attractions, enchanting nature and healing air - this is all the southern coast of Crimea. It is also a vibrant nightlife, evenings in expensive cafes and restaurants, walks in parks and luxury rest. A completely different audience gathers on the South Coast, because it is comfortable here for families with children, for avid party-goers, and for those who like to actively spend their holidays. Even fans of excursions and attractions will not be left without vivid unforgettable impressions - in the south, everyone will find something to their liking!