Resort towns and villages of Crimea. Which city in Crimea is best for relaxation?
Where to relax in Crimea this summer? The most popular cities and resorts on the peninsula for every taste
Crimea attracted domestic tourists long before every average citizen of our country had the opportunity to visit Turkey or Egypt. But even now, many Russians prefer to vacation in one of the Crimean cities, where you don’t need to know a foreign language to communicate with local residents, and you can plan your vacation depending on your preferences.
If you want to visit the peninsula in the very near future, then it will be useful for you to find out where the best resorts in Crimea are located, where you should go with your family, and what places you should visit to feel like a real extreme sports enthusiast or savage.
Alushta
This one is not Big city OK is rightfully considered one of the most famous Crimean health resorts. Thanks to its unique location in the ring of mountains, which protect it from snow and wind 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 there are a huge number of cafes, restaurants, attractions, discos and even several casinos.
For those who like to swim and soak up the sun, several city beaches have been built right on the territory of the settlement, collected in the Workers' Corner. The only inconvenience of relaxing on local beaches is their enormous popularity, which is why after the start of the season it is simply impossible to find quiet and deserted places here.
In the vicinity of the city there are many attractions, the most interesting of which are the Valley of Ghosts, the Jur-Jur waterfall and majestic mountain Demerdzhi. It was in this part of the peninsula that Leonid Gaidai’s film crew found unique locations for “Prisoner of the Caucasus.” And many of these corners, depicted in the cult Soviet comedy, can be visited by everyone now.
Valley of Ghosts
Gurzuf
Since the end of the nineteenth century, many aristocrats, poets and writers have chosen the Gurzuf Valley. And these days, many tourists are attracted to this area by the majestic Ayu-Dag (Bear Mountain) and Nikitskaya Yayla, between which the settlement itself is located. And it is in this area that the world-famous Artek is located.
Diving enthusiasts simply must visit the Gurovsky stones and Adalary rocks, located a few hundred meters from the shore. And to get to them, you don’t have to carry everything necessary equipment take it with you - in Gurzuf there is an excellent diving center where you can rent everything you need and hire an experienced instructor.
Evpatoria
For family vacation Of all the cities and resorts of Crimea, Evpatoria is most suitable for small children. This is primarily due to the fact that numerous local beaches They are quite shallow, and their sandy bottom is famous for its flatness and absence of holes.
The only specialized beach on the entire peninsula, Sportivny, is also located here, which will become ideal place recreation for fans of water floor, volleyball or football. If you just want to lie on a comfortable lounger or right on the sand, then very close is Solnyshko Beach, equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable pastime.
A little west of Yevpatoria you can find a huge number of recreation options for those who have already left childhood. Behind the tiny village of Olenevka there is an almost deserted peninsula of Tarkhankut, which is crystal clear clean water(no rivers flow into the sea in this area) and a large number of The rocky shores are loved by divers from all over the world. A little further is Popovka, which has become the center of the international electronic music festival KaZantip.
Kerch
It is in the vicinity of this city, located in the easternmost part Crimean peninsula, everyone can easily swim in two seas - both the Black and Azov. In Kerch you can find not only a large number of quiet beaches and attractions from antiquity, but also places for active rest, for example, windsurfing and kite riding.
Fans of excursions will love this place thanks to the Yeni-Kale fortress, Adzhimushkai quarries, Panticaleum and dozens of other attractions, and fans more civilized holiday will be able to find a large number of restaurants, luxury hotels and modern attractions in the city.
Sevastopol
One of the most popular cities for all types of recreation in Crimea is Sevastopol. In this city sea glory You can admire warships and visit a number of ancient monuments, from the ancient Greek Chersonesos to Genoese buildings.
Right on the territory of the city there are dozens of museums, a chic embankment, a huge aquarium, a dolphinarium and a water park. You can stay in the city both in luxury hotels and in modest rented apartments, and the road to one of the local beaches (for example, Omega, Cossack Bay or Uchkuevsky) will take only a few minutes.
Very close to the city is the village of Balaklava, in the bay of which you can visit the submarine repair plant that has become a museum and the Genoese fortress of Chembalo. And very close to Balaklava there are its clean and comfortable beaches: Silver and Golden, which can be reached by boat or along picturesque mountain paths.
Zander
Many local residents say that it is in Sudak that the sea is the warmest compared to all other parts of the peninsula. And you readily believe this, since vacationers swim on local beaches from mid-May to the end of October, and there are much more sunny days in this part of Crimea per year than in all other resorts.
But Sudak attracts vacationers not only with its clean beaches with warm water, but also with its attractions. It is here that the majestic Genoese fortress is located, which can be seen from almost any part of the city, Sunny Valley, around which many architectural monuments from different eras are collected, and the Golitsyn Grotto, impressive in its size.
Located very close to Sudak New World, in which the beaches of Blue, Green and Blue bays are located. These places are often called the heavenly lands of Crimea not only because fabulous landscapes, but also thanks to the cleanest air, which is constantly fed by local juniper groves.
Feodosia
Feodosia was founded back in ancient times and is considered one of ancient settlements on the territory of the peninsula. That's why around modern city You can find many architectural monuments from different eras, ranging from ancient buildings to the Genoese fortress.
But this city is east coast The peninsula attracts vacationers for other reasons. It is here that, in addition to sandy beaches, healing air and a mild climate, you can find another important detail - low and quite affordable prices for almost everything, from housing to food.
Also in Feodosia you can visit many interesting sights, including the Alexander Green and Voloshin museums, as well as the famous Aivazovsky art gallery.
Alexander Green museums Not far from Feodosia there is another iconic place for the entire peninsula - the village of Koktebel. Every year hundreds of jazz music lovers come here to visit the long-standing international festival. In the last couple of years alone, it has been visited by a huge number of world-famous musicians.
The central local beach, which is famous for its almost sterile cleanliness and clear water, also deserves special attention. And here you can not only swim in this very water or soak up the rays of the sun, but also find a lot more active entertainment: go water skiing or scootering, go to sea on a luxury yacht, take to the skies on a seaplane or windsurf.
Yalta
Yalta is rightfully considered the most popular and at the same time expensive Crimean resort. A century ago, this town developed a reputation as a “Russian Riviera” - it was then that many aristocrats and famous personalities came to this place. Since then, practically nothing has changed, except that huge hotels appeared on the territory of Yalta, luxury restaurants, expensive boutiques and other attributes of a rich life.
Yalta is also famous for the fact that it is in this part of the peninsula that there is simply an unprecedented number of attractions and places that are worth visiting for any tourist. Architecture connoisseurs should admire the majestic structures of the Swallow's Nest and Vorontsov Palace. Anyone who loves breathtaking picturesque landscapes simply must climb to the top of Ai-Petri - this can be done either along small paths or with the help of cable car. And by visiting one of Massandra’s wine cellars, you can fully enjoy the taste of local drinks of varying degrees of strength.
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The most popular place The city has an embankment where it’s nice to just stroll along and then stop by one of the fish restaurants or a much more luxurious establishment to satisfy your hunger. While on holiday in Yalta, children should definitely be taken to the Skazka and Nikitinsky Zoos Botanical Garden which are known all over the world. And, tired of the bustle of the city, in a matter of minutes you can reach the modest village of Simeiz, which is famous for its stone and pebble beaches, located at the foot of Mount Diva.
Bakhchisaray
This modest town is located near Simferopol and has no access to the sea. But on its territory and in its surroundings there are many places that attract tourists. Just look at Khansaray - a majestic palace that for a long time remained the residence of the Crimean khans.
And very close to the city you can admire the beauty of the Holy Dormition Monastery, built right in a huge rock, and the huge medieval fortress of Chufut-Kale, which many call nothing more than a cave city.
Ideal places for hiking
For decades, Crimea has attracted not only vacationers, but also tourists who prefer romantic overnight stays in tents and gatherings around the fire under the starry sky. A huge number of routes for hiking and cycling trips pass through the territory of the peninsula even now. And every year tens of thousands of tourists walk along these picturesque paths among the mountain ranges and along the shores of local lakes.
The most popular routes to this day remain travel to numerous cave cities (for example, from Chufut-Kale in the vicinity of Bakhchisarai through Tepe-Kermen and the cave monastery of Kachi-Kalyon to cave city Mangup), walks around one of the most beautiful Crimean mountain peaks Demerdzhi and exciting processions along the chain of the main ridge Crimean mountains along the Black Sea.
Until now, in the vicinity of Balaklava, Sevastopol, New World, Fox Bay and Koktebel you can meet tourists who prefer active recreation with a tent. Moreover, in the territories of protected areas and the most picturesque Crimean bays, after the start of the season, whole tent cities, the number of people in which the most luxurious and modern hotels can envy.
Thus, the Crimean peninsula can safely be called a place that can satisfy all the needs of a wide variety of vacationers. People who prefer to relax comfortably with all the amenities can easily stay in one of the hotels in a large resort city. Extreme athletes will be able to go diving, kite surfing, windsurfing or ride along steep mountain paths on a bicycle, and lovers of sights and stunning landscapes can easily add beautiful photographs to their photo albums, which can pleasantly surprise all their acquaintances after returning from vacation.
Crimea attracted tourists long before Russian citizens had the opportunity to visit Egypt or Turkey. But even today, many of our compatriots choose to relax Crimean cities, where you don’t need to know a foreign language to communicate, and you can plan your vacation depending on your own preferences.
If you want to visit the peninsula, then you will be interested to know where the best resorts in Crimea are, what places you can go with your family, and also what towns are worth visiting to feel like a real savage or extreme sports enthusiast.
Gurzuf
Since the end of the 19th century, many aristocrats, writers and poets fell in love with the Gurzuf Valley. Even today, tourists are attracted to this area by the majestic Ayu-Dag Mountain and Nikitskaya Yayla - the settlement is located right between them. The world-famous Artek camp is located in this area.
Diving fans are keen to visit the Adalary rocks and Gurovsky stones. To get to them, you don’t have to take the necessary equipment with you - there is an excellent diving center where you can rent everything you need and also hire an instructor.
Alushta
When assessing the resorts of Crimea, it is worth highlighting this small town, which is considered one of the most popular health resorts on the peninsula. Thanks to its location in a ring of mountains, which protect it with a dense wall from wind and snow, in Alushta the temperature almost never drops below zero. One of the main attractions of the town is its famous embankment, where there is an incredible number of restaurants, cafes, discos and attractions.
For those who like to soak up the sun and swim, there are several city beaches on the territory of this locality. Their only drawback is their enormous popularity, due to which deserted and quiet places cannot be found here after the start of the season.
Evpatoria
The Crimean resorts, photos of which are presented in this article, have all the conditions for families with children. Although Evpatoria is most suitable for this due to the fact that the numerous local beaches are shallow, and their bottom is famous for the absence of holes and its flatness.
The only specialized beach, “Sportivny”, is also located in this place - it will be the best vacation spot for fans of water polo, football or volleyball. If you just want to lie on the sand or a sun lounger, then go to Solnyshko Beach, equipped with everything you need for a good time.
Sevastopol
This is one of the most popular cities in Crimea. Here you can see warships, as well as visit a number of ancient monuments (from the ancient Greek Chersonese to Genoese buildings).
On the territory of Sevastopol there is a chic embankment, dozens of museums, a huge aquarium, a water park and a dolphinarium. You can stay here in luxury hotels and rented apartments, and the road to any of the local beaches will take a few minutes.
Kerch
Continuing to consider the resorts of Crimea, it is worth highlighting Kerch. In the vicinity of this city, which is located in the eastern part of the peninsula, everyone can easily swim in 2 seas - the Azov and the Black. There are a huge number of attractions from antiquity, quiet beaches, as well as places for sports, for example, kite riding and windsurfing.
This place will appeal to fans of excursions due to the Adzhimushkai quarries, the Yeni-Kale fortress, Panticapaeum and dozens of other attractions, while fans of civilized recreation in the city will be able to find a huge number of restaurants, modern attractions and luxury hotels.
Zander
When listing the resorts of Crimea, one cannot help but talk about Sudak. Locals We are sure that it is here that the sea is the warmest in comparison with the rest of the peninsula, which we readily believe, since vacationers swim on local beaches from the beginning of May until almost November, and there are many more sunny days here than in other resorts.
Although Sudak attracts vacationers not only with its beaches with surprisingly warm and clean water, but also attractions. The Genoese fortress is located here - it can be seen from almost anywhere in the city; the famous Sun Valley, around which a huge number of architectural monuments of different eras are collected; as well as the Golitsyn Grotto, which is impressive in its size.
Yalta
If we consider the most popular resorts in Crimea, then, of course, Yalta will be in first place. This town had a reputation as a “Russian Riviera” 100 years ago - many famous personalities and aristocrats came to this place then. Since then, almost nothing has changed here, except for the fact that luxury restaurants, huge hotels, expensive boutiques, and other attributes of bohemian life have appeared in the city.
In addition, Yalta is famous for the fact that an unprecedented number of attractions are concentrated in this part of the peninsula. Architecture connoisseurs can admire the majestic buildings of the Vorontsov Palace and the Swallow's Nest. Anyone who loves picturesque, breathtaking landscapes simply must climb Mount Ai-Petri - this can be done along small paths, as well as by cable car. Having visited wine cellars 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 different eras - from ancient buildings to the Genoese fortress.
This city attracts vacationers for other reasons. Here, in addition to sandy beaches, a mild climate and healing air, you can find another important detail: the local Crimean resorts offer vacation prices lower than anywhere else. So, the cost of a hotel room starts from 900 rubles per day, and rooms in the private sector will cost you from 200 rubles.
Bakhchisaray
Today, many domestic tourists have already appreciated the resorts of Crimea (a map with their location is presented in the article). Bakhchisaray is a modest town located near Simferopol. It has no access to the sea. Its territory contains a huge number of places that annually attract crowds of tourists. Just look at Khansaray - a stunning palace that remained for a long time the residence of the Khans of Crimea.
Near the city there is an opportunity to admire the Holy Dormition monastery, which was built right into the rock, as well as the huge medieval fortress of Chufut-Kale - many call it a cave city.
Consequently, the Crimean Peninsula can be safely called a place that satisfies the needs of a wide variety of vacationers. Those people who prefer to relax with comfort can easily stay in any of the hotels in the large resort city. Extreme sports enthusiasts will enjoy kiting, diving, windsurfing, and also cycling along steep paths in the mountains. Fans of stunning landscapes and attractions will be able to add stunning photographs to their photo albums.
Resorts of Crimea: reviews
It is almost impossible to find negative feedback about holidays on the peninsula. Tourists admire the stunning nature of Crimea, its many attractions, incredible air and clean warm water. And, of course, one cannot help but mention the low prices at local resorts, which is also a big advantage.
There are 18 cities in Crimea (including Sevastopol and Inkerman, which are part of the federal city of Sevastopol, which, in turn, is not part of the Republic of Crimea), 60 urban-type settlements and about 950 villages. List of Crimean villages.Earlier, during the time of the Russian Empire, there were also the cities of Balaklava, Yeni-Kale and Perekop. Later Balaklava became part of Sevastopol without maintaining its status settlement, although isolated geographically; the second city became a district of Kerch, and the city of Perekop was destroyed during the assault on Crimea by Red troops in 1920, and now in its place is the village of Perekop. In addition, in Crimea there are a number of towns that have all the signs of a city (and a population of more than 10-12 thousand, which has traditionally been a sign of a city).
Resorts of Crimea: what to choose for your holiday?
Vacation is approaching, and you haven’t decided where to take a trip yet? Our little guide to the resorts of Crimea is designed to help in this matter.The choice of a Crimean resort depends on several criteria. First of all: the composition of the vacationers. If you plan to take children, especially small ones, with you, the best choice is West Coast. Here are the resorts of Crimea, famous for their sandy beaches, shallow sea, there are children's health centers and camps. These are Saki, Evpatoria, Zaozernoye, Nikolaevka, Peschanoye, Lyubimovka.
The best resort in Crimea for children's recreation– Evpatoria, a real kingdom of camps, sanatoriums and boarding houses for the little ones.
Southern resorts of Crimea: beautiful, but expensive
But if you are planning to treat respiratory diseases, welcome to southern resorts Crimea. Especially in Greater Yalta, which specializes in the treatment of such diseases. In addition, the South Coast is a place for luxury holiday with magnificent landscapes. Mountains, sea, exotic plants, parks and gardens - it seems as if the entire Southern Coast is the best resort in Crimea.But a holiday on this coast will cost significantly more. This especially applies to Yalta, Alushta, Alupka. There are luxury hotels and hotels of global chains here, celebrities and oligarchs often come here. Many, however, have acquired their own houses by the sea. If you ask the locals, they will show you these palaces.
Which Crimean resort should you choose for true romance?
And if you are aiming for a calm and peaceful holiday, which you plan to periodically “dilute” with extreme entertainment, welcome to the east of Crimea. The local resort towns and cities are especially loved by creative people: poets, artists. And with them - fans active tourism. For example, the Crimean resort of Koktebel is famous for the fact that here you can listen to good music and fly a paraglider. A wonderful combination, isn't it?Come to Crimea. After all, our peninsula is one continuous resort!
The rating was compiled by the website www.site, the survey was conducted at checkpoints to Crimea: port "Caucasus", Armyansk, Chongar and airport "Simferopol".
At each point, 1,300 questionnaires were collected, the sample was 5,200 people. 4,479 people were treated - 56% women and 44% men. The age of the audience is from 21 to 63 years.
The main condition of the survey was the exclusion of the local population of Crimea from the survey in order to obtain an objective result of the preferences of guests of the peninsula.
The purpose of the survey is to determine the rating, according to tourists, best places for holidays in Crimea.
Rating of the best cities according to guests of Crimea
It rightfully takes first place. The popularization of the resort began in the 18th century by the Romanov royal family and noble noble families of St. Petersburg and Moscow. Every noble family considered it their duty to build at least a small estate in Crimea, not to mention such masterpieces as the Livadia, Vorontsov, and Massandra palaces.
The Yalta embankment is to this day the most visited place in Crimea. Thousands of people take their evening stroll before bed or a stormy night. Cypress trees, plane trees, palm trees, cozy benches, fountains, warm sea wind and the sound of the sea - this is only a small part of the overall picture of the Yalta embankment.
Embankments, parks, castles and historical places Yalta to this day attracts many tourists and vacationers to this beautiful city.
Starting with Maximilian Voloshin, the village simply attracts creative youth. It is the unofficial capital of nudists. In the water area of the village there are the most beautiful dormant volcano Kara-Dag and the Golden Gate near it. The beaches in Koktebel are made of large pebbles and there is practically no sand, due to which the water is clear almost all the time. .
Children's health resort of Crimea. Variety of beaches, from small pebbles to the purest white sand, temples, mosques, history dating back to the ancient city of Kerkinitis, built by the Greeks in the 5th century BC, give Evpatoria the legal right to occupy third place in the ranking best cities Crimea. Two water parks, a dolphinarium, and attractions at every turn make the city an ideal place for a family vacation.
Alushta is the first big city on the road from Simferopol to Yalta. A large number of sanatoriums and hotels made this place extremely attractive for tourists. Accommodation prices have always been lower than in Yalta. The presence of a water park, a dolphinarium, aquariums and many entertainment venues attract a large number of tourists from all over the world.
City military glory with the ruins of the ancient city of Chersonesos, the baptism of Prince Vladimir, who baptized Rus', and much more historical heritage deservedly occupies fifth place in the ranking. Sevastopol today has the largest number of monuments and attractions stretching from antiquity to the present day. The atmosphere of the city of Sevastopol is very different from the entire Crimea. Relatively short period of time compared to others resort towns, Sevastopol is open to tourists. Local residents have not yet been imbued with the spirit of commerce and live in their own beautiful and heroic world, full of battles, city defenses, battles for every street. There are memorials, museums, dioramas and panoramas at almost every step.
One of the most ancient cities in the world. The city is steeped in history and has many historical attractions. Wonderful beaches, mountain air and juniper groves make this city not only one of the oldest, but also one of the most amazing cities in the world.
A small village on the southern coast of the Crimean Peninsula. He rightfully considers the Foros Church, built on a steep cliff rising high above the city, to be its most beautiful attraction. Foros is also famous for some of the cleanest beaches in Crimea. Absence big cities, industry and ports make this corner of Crimea practically a protected area.
It certainly took its place in the ranking because of its unusual bay, in which even in the most severe storm at sea, the water waves do not even reach level 1. In a small area of the city there are not enough attractions. submarine base, Genoese fortress, one of the oldest churches in Crimea and much more. The city is one of the ten best places to visit in Crimea.
One of the most cozy villages on the Crimean coast, even Mount Cat lies on its coast. Calm, quiet village. Couples in love have long chosen it for its romance and silence. Big coastline, clean beaches, relatively short distance from main attractions South Bank Crimea makes this place the golden mean between Yalta and Alushta.
The village of Partenit closes the ranking. One of the calling cards of Crimea, Bear Mountain, is located right here. Partenit is also famous for its beaches and coastal area. The village is most often associated with family and quiet holidays. After 21:00 the village becomes quiet, only coastal establishments accept overnight guests, and for the most part these are small and cute restaurants with sea views.
The best cities of Crimea, epilogue
Additional facts about the best cities of Crimea
21% of respondents visit Crimea for the first time, 44% of respondents regularly visit Crimea, regardless of the political and economic situation in the country.
The leading answer (89%) to the question: “Why did you choose Crimea?” was the answer: “Nature and climate.”
To the question: “What irritates you most in Crimea?” 64% answered: “Road and service.”
At the Caucasus crossing point, to the question: “Are there any changes for the better in the work of the crossing compared to last year?” 97% highly rated the organization of the crossing this year.
The main purpose of the rating is to track the opinions, moods and preferences of guests of Crimea, the trend and dynamics of the development of the peninsula in new history.
The best cities of Crimea on the map
