One day in Crimea what to visit. The most interesting excursions around Crimea

Hello dear friends!

Agree that planning long-awaited trip When you go to Crimea, you always want to see as many sights as possible. Visit several resorts at once so that you have something to remember on long winter evenings.

To everyone who doubts that behind a short time vacation is possible , I declare - it has been verified, it is possible! And even more so if you plan to travel to Crimea in your own car.

This route around Crimea by car was developed based on personal experience, which I am happy to share with you.

After going through many options, I decided to settle on a fairly large section of the peninsula: Kerch - Tarkhankut. In my opinion, it will allow anyone to get acquainted with the beauties of Crimea in a fairly short period of time.

By the way, commit this trip You can also use a rented car. Read about car rental in Crimea in.

All stops, attractions and tips.

Unfortunately, Kerch does not attract as many tourists as Yalta. This is due to the low popularity of the resort, and the introduction of a bypass road past the city with Crimean bridge to Simferopol.

But, completely in vain:

firstly, it is one of the oldest cities in the world (and the hero city of the Second World War),
secondly, this is where they are located more than 50 mud volcanoes (Valley of Volcanoes, Bondarenkovo village, 8 km from the city).

Some of them are just small puddles with bubbling mud, others are entire fountains that reach a height of 15-20 meters. The mud of the Kerch volcanoes is very healthy; it is rich in iodine, borax, soda and other elements. So don’t be shy and get yourself dirty like kids))

Of course, the impressive and health-improving Valley of Volcanoes is not the only thing you can see in Kerch. More details about Kerch.

Ancient settlements, burials, monuments ancient architecture, Oluk Nature Reserve with his fantastic Opuk Serpent. As well as the sandy coast, restaurants, cafes and holiday homes can make a tourist stuck in this city for a long time.

Attractive Feodosia

Feodosia is the second stop on our journey. The resort is popular among those who come on holiday with children. Although Kafa (that’s what the city was called in the Middle Ages) was founded in the 6th century BC, practically no ancient buildings have survived in it.

And here There are more than enough buildings from the Middle Ages : numerous towers (Thomas, Round, Dokovaya), remains of a Genoese fortress, Greek and Armenian temples, mosques, villas and cottages.

You can also visit there National Gallery named after Aivazovsky . And the sea... of course the sea!

Interested in Feodosia? Then you should go to this one.

Koktebel - the cradle of bohemia

Further along the highway is the next point on our route - Koktebel. This village has become popular since the end of the 19th century. According to tradition, poets, artists, people of culture and art came here from all over the country, so Koktebel acquired the glory of a bohemian place.

For those who are not in the know, gliding is well developed in Koktebel, and all thanks to the upward air currents on the Uzun-Syrt plateau, near Mount Klementyev.

The village itself is located at mountains of volcanic originKara-Dag, and next to it there is the famous Karadag Nature Reserve with rare species of plants and animals. You can only walk around the reserve with a guide.

What places are interesting in Koktebel? This With feces calledGolden Gate (they say it fulfills any desire), Quiet Bay and Cape Chameleon (it changes its color in the morning and evening), Fox Bay for hippies and nudists. More in mine.

Personally, I was interested in visiting the Vintage Wine Factory, on whose territory there is Europe's largest Madera venue(Madeira is a strong wine).

Along the Sun Valley to Sudak and the New World

As you depart from Koktebel to your next destination, you will pass through the colorful Sunny Valley. The abundance of vineyards growing on the steep slopes of bizarre rocks, as well as the mountain serpentine, is literally dizzying.

IN Sunny Valley There are practically no tourists - this is a calm and quiet place. The valley received its name due to the abundance of the warmest, clearest days of the year (about three hundred). Here you can stop and enjoy the silence, clean air and mountain scenery.

By the way, 3 km from the sea there is a village with the same name - this is one of the many winemaking centers in Crimea. There you can taste delicious wine from unique grape varieties growing only in this area.

A very interesting place in the valley is the so-called Ear of the earth. Karst cave, going 132 meters deep (local residents will tell you how to get to it).

Once you arrive in Sudak and the New World, you definitely won’t get bored. These resorts are very rich in attractions, especially of natural origin.

New World: Tsarsky Beach, Golitsyn Trail, Cosmos Peak, Staircase of Taurus, etc.
Zander: Mount Ai-Georgiy, Cape Frenchwoman, Alchak, Genoese fortress.

Alushta

For me personally, Alushta is attractive for two things: Demerzhdi massif and . The bizarrely inverted rocks of Demerzhdi are very beautiful at dawn. In the haze they seem ghostly, almost like a mirage - it’s an amazing sight!

On southern slope The massif is overgrown with legends and myths, the Valley of Ghosts - a collection of stone pillars of various shapes. At sunset they seem to move from place to place.

If nature doesn't appeal to you, you can visit in Utes, Aluston fortress or just hang out on the local beach.

I described more attractions in.

Neighborhoods of Yalta

The next destination is the resort of Yalta, a large and noisy city with lots of entertainment. But its surroundings are no less interesting.

For example, along the Alushta-Yalta highway you can see a sign to . Next you will meet Massandra, where interesting , winery And Vorontsov Grotto .

Gaspra

Many associate Gaspra with the famous and most beautiful castle - the unofficial symbol of Crimea.

But here you can see other, no less interesting sights:

Roman fortress Charax,
Taurus necropolises,
ascent to the Ai-Petrinsky meridian,
palace of princes Yusuov, etc.

Further passing...

If you have not decided to stop at any of the above places for the rest of your vacation, then I will briefly describe the continuation of the route:

Alupka: , with more than 200 species of plants, the Kuindzhi Apartment Museum, the Shaan-Kaya rock and the nearby lake.
Sevastopol: , Malakhov Kurgan, Tower of the Winds, Count's pier, Lyubimovka beach, Death Valley, cave monastery.
Bakhchisarai: ,

Greetings, our readers! We have again prepared an article about travel for you. Or more precisely about the wonderful Crimean peninsula. Yes, we have already published several articles about Crimea, but nowhere have we really provided a list of places that should definitely be perceived by you as “I want to see, touch and take a closer look,” so we’re correcting ourselves!

Today we will tell you about what you definitely need to do in Crimea in order to remember your vacation for a long time and stock up on bright positive impressions, which will warm your soul in difficult moments.

We have prepared 11 places for you, a visit to which will definitely not disappoint you.

Balaclava

Of course, Crimea is, first and foremost, a sea, which means that the first entertainment after swimming should be going out to sea on a boat or boat.

Well, where can you do this if not in the city of Balaklava? Balaklava is a small town near Sevastopol. The city is notable for the fact that it is located in a kind of mountain pocket, so it is not visible either from land or from water.

Balaklava Bay itself will already leave an unforgettable impression in your memory. Right there on the embankment you can negotiate with the fishermen or owners water transport and go out to sea. You can go to Cape Fiolent or Cape Aya, which are rich in various grottoes.

The walk can be combined with fishing or swimming. Well, in Balaklava itself, it is undoubtedly also worth a look at the submarine museum, which has both a land part, and you can take a boat ride to the “settlement areas” of submarines.

Golitsyn trail

The sea is an unforgettable landscape, and you will undoubtedly be able to collect a collection of such landscapes in your memory by walking the Golitsyn path.

This trail leads from the New World to Cape Kapchik and is about seven kilometers long. From here you can enjoy incredible views of the Blue and Blue bays, and along the way you can see the Golitsyn or Chaliapin grotto and the through grotto, in which lovers thrills may offer to take a dip in the water.

Mangup

If we are already talking about landscapes, then for a beautiful panorama of the Crimean mountains you should climb Mangup.

Climbing this three-hundred-meter mountain may be a bit challenging, but the view from above is well worth the effort.

Here you can also explore the cave city of Mangup Kale, in which the citadel, part of the defensive walls, as well as countless caves are perfectly preserved.

Marble Cave

If we are already talking about caves, then without a doubt you should visit the most big cave mountain range Chatyr-Dag "Marble".

Directly in the cave itself, you can choose the route that suits you or explore everything.

Here you will find:

The hall of fairy tales, where you can see various creatures in stone sculptures
Tiger passage, where you can see the remains of ancient animals found here
Pearl lakes, deep in the caves.

Not far from Mramornaya there is also the Emine-Bair-Khosar cave, which some tourists rank as the most beautiful cave in Crimea.

Monastery caves

Another exciting experience of your summer in Crimea can be the monastery caves.

The Inkerman Cave Monastery, the Holy Assumption Cave Monastery, the Chelter-Marmara Cave Monastery, the Shuldan Cave Monastery will amaze you with their energy, which will not leave you indifferent.

Chersonesos

Not far from Sevastopol lies Tauride Chersonesos, where the ruins of ancient buildings are perfectly preserved.

Here you can plunge into the sea at your own risk; entering the sea here is difficult and not everyone can do it. And also look for ancient coins with images of the Virgin or Hercules. And if you can’t find them, then you can go look at those already found in the local archaeological museum.

Valley of Ghosts

Undoubtedly worth a visit mystical place in Crimea - this is the “Valley of Ghosts” not far from Alushta.

About a hundred stone sculptures resembling people, animals and objects become especially mysterious at sunset, when rays of light and shadow play, creating bizarre pictures on them. It seems that this place lives its own special life!

Malakhov Kurgan

Malakhov Kurgan, located in Sevastopol, will enchant you with its atmosphere of calm and tranquility, and at the very top you will see an excellent panorama of the city.

Ai-Petri

Lovers of heights and beautiful views should certainly climb to the top of Mount Ai-Petri, where the remains of the Greek temple of St. Peter are preserved.

It is here that the longest cable car in Europe is located, and this fact in itself attracts attention.

But if you are an amateur hiking, then you can also climb the mountain along the Botkin trail, then you can safely consider that you have conquered this mountain peak.

Volcano Kara-Dag

The extinct one deserves special attention ancient volcano Kara-Dag and its protected area, where you can go on a tour.

Fast and reliable online booking of excursions is possible using the service

Working with the service is very simple, you just need to click on the “Select” button. This area is especially picturesque in the spring, when everything around begins to bloom.

Gazebo of the winds

This gazebo is located at the very top of Shagan-Kaya, where there is always a riot of winds. From this point there is a stunning view of the sea and nearby mountains.

How to get there?

The most in a convenient way Transportation to the peninsula is a flight to the city of Simferopol, and from there to the desired location by bus or taxi.

For online booking air and train tickets, as well as hotels and tours, you can use the site "Ozon.Travel".

Here you will receive information about payment for the order and delivery of tickets, tariffs, and availability.

You can also get to the peninsula directly by bus departing from Moscow or one of the cities in southern Russia, as well as by your own car.

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The Crimean peninsula is a unique historical and cultural reserve. Here, for centuries, the cultures of different peoples living in this area intertwined. The history of confrontation between the civilizations of East and West is especially clear in Crimea - this is the history of the Greek colonialists and nomads from the Golden Horde, the first Christians and Muslims who built churches and mosques here.

But Crimea is not only a point on the map rich in historical events. It is also a beautifully diverse nature, considered best place recreation and tourism in the USSR, under which Crimea was rightly called the “All-Union Health Resort”. In those days, up to 8 million people annually vacationed in more than a hundred sanatoriums in Crimea. To see all the sights Crimean peninsula, it will take more than one month, but we bring to your attention ten places that you must visit first.

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1. Swallow's Nest

This one is menacing looking gothic castle, located on a cliff, was not actually built in the era dark Middle Ages, and just a century ago - in 1912. This layout was ordered by the German industrialist Baron von Stengel, who wanted his “dacha” to remind him of his homeland in its appearance. At the beginning of World War I, the baron urgently sold the castle, and after reconstruction the building became an open restaurant.

2. Submarine base in Balaklava

Ten kilometers from Sevastopol in the resort town of Balaklava there is a top-secret submarine base. For safety reasons, even during the construction stage, which began in 1957, secret object was given the name City Telephone Exchange number 825, or GTS 825. This is a huge underground structure, the area of all premises of which is more than 5 thousand square kilometers. In 1994, the station was closed, and after the annexation of Crimea, a museum dedicated to this base was opened here.

3. Mount Ai-Petri

One of the most popular places among tourists on the map of the Crimean Peninsula. The Greek temple of St. Peter (Ai-Petri in Greek) was once located here, the ruins of which remain to this day. You can get to the top of the mountain by cable car, which, by the way, is recognized as the longest in Europe. From the very high point The mountain called Roka (1346 meters) offers stunning views of the Yalta mountain forest reserve and the coast of the Crimean peninsula.

4. Karadag Reserve

One of the most mysterious places on the southern coast of Crimea. The unique landscape of Karadag is formed by solidified lava flows that last erupted from the Kara-Dag (Black Mountain) volcano more than 150 million years ago. In 1979, a reserve was established here, designed to preserve the unique flora and fauna of this place, many species of which are included in the Red Book.

5. Chersonese Tauride

This was the name of the city more than two and a half thousand years ago, founded by the Greeks. It was here, in a city where a huge number of monasteries and Orthodox churches were once located, that Prince Vladimir was baptized. Nowadays, the ruins of Chersonesos, or “Russian Pompeii,” attract researchers and tourists from all over the world. In 1892 they opened here Archaeological Museum, which contained many valuable artifacts from ancient city. And later a state reserve was founded.

6. Gazebo of the winds

At the top of Shagan-Kaya at an altitude of 1450 meters there is a stone gazebo built in 1956. The mosaic on its floor depicts a compass rose, from which the gazebo got its name. From here there is an amazing view of Mount Ayu-Dag, Gurzuf, Partenit and the Black Sea, which in clear weather can be seen for 150 kilometers. Next to the gazebo there is a cave in which winter reigns and snow lies even in the hottest weather.

7. Kerch Fortress (Fort Totleben)

Fortress on the shore Kerch Strait it was decided to build bypassing the Paris Peace Treaty, which prohibited Russia from having a fleet and military ports on the Black Sea. The central fort of the grandiose structure is named after the general who led the construction of the fortifications. And today the Kerch fortress remains an excellent example of what impregnable fortifications were erected in the middle of the 19th century. Currently, excursions are being conducted around Kerch and it is being studied by specialists - some of the extensive underground passages under it have not yet been properly explored.

8. Mount Demerdzhi

Demerdzhi - which is translated from Tatar as “blacksmith” - is a beautiful, similar to medieval castle mountain in the northern part of the Alushta Valley. On its western slope there is the so-called Valley of Ghosts. Here, near the ruins of the fortress, there are more than a hundred stone sculptures, reminiscent of human and animal figures in their outlines. And if you climb to the top of the mountain, from a height of more than 1200 meters a picturesque view of the surrounding area opens up.

9. Tarkhankut

Until the end of the 18th century, the population of the Tarkhankut Peninsula was small, only a few hundred inhabitants, mainly engaged in agriculture. Changes began after part of the land was transferred to Major General V.S. in 1784. Popov, who improved the economy of the region. The cape located on the peninsula attracts many scuba divers, archaeologists and tourists. Underwater archaeologists find here priceless artifacts from the ancient era, when the Scythians and Greeks lived here.

10. Genoese fortress in Sudak

At a time when the coast of Crimea from the Bosporus to Chersonesus belonged to merchants from Genoa and Venice, Sudak was chosen by them as military base. Then, in 1371, the construction of the famous Genoese fortress began. Currently the fortress is unique historical monument. Research and restoration work is carried out on its territory, and excursions are held.

Crimea is incredibly diverse, and a tourist who decides to travel around Crimea by car without a clear route may get confused and waste time. We have compiled detailed route road trips around Crimea, covering the main cities, resort villages and attractions.

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Kerch Bridge

The journey begins from the Kerch Bridge to Crimea. The journey is free, the length is approximately 19 km, and takes about 20 minutes. The speed limit on the bridge is 90 km/h, stopping is prohibited.

Be careful, do not exceed the speed limit because there are many cameras installed, you will quickly get fines.

Traffic jam on Kerch bridge no, but there are a lot of cars. Reminds me of driving along the Moscow Ring Road.

Hero City Kerch

Kerch is well-groomed and clean city, despite the presence of large industrial facilities. In Kerch, many hotels have been preserved since Soviet times, and modern private hotels also operate. After crossing the strait, which has now become more convenient, but may still take some time, the tourist has a reason to have a good rest in Kerch, and only then go on a trip around Crimea by car.

One of the most interesting places Kerch - embankment. During an evening walk, the air saturated with sea moisture pleasantly cools and fills you with strength.

From the embankment you can clearly see the main Kerch attraction - famous mountain Mithridates with a magnificent observation deck. From the site the city is visible at a glance.

It is also worth visiting the Adzhimushkaya catacombs, in which partisans hid during the Second World War. Excursions to the catacombs are organized by a tour office, whose office is located right next to Mithridates.

Kerch-Primorsky-Beregovoe-Feodosiya

Finally, the car tourists have rested and are ready to go on the route - Crimea is waiting. From Kerch, located on the Kerch Peninsula, you can get to Feodosia by only one road - along the M17 (E97) highway. Distance – 100 kilometers, travel time – 1 hour 36 minutes. The road runs through the hilly steppe.

Directly in front of Feodosia, on the coast of the Feodosia Gulf, there are two villages - Primorsky and Beregovoye, where you can stay if you wish. The villages are famous for their quality tourism infrastructure, kilometers great beaches and attractions.

Our journey through Crimea continues in Feodosia, a large port resort city. Feodosia is a little smaller than Kerch, but there are plenty of attractions here. It was in this city that the great marine painter Ivan Aivazovsky lived, and here he drew inspiration for writing the immortal book “ Scarlet Sails» Alexander Green.

In Feodosia you can visit the Green museums, visit the Aivazovsky gallery, and see the famous paintings with your own eyes.

After Feodosia, tourists are faced with a choice: the “Crimea” route bifurcates. The M17 highway (E97) turns sharply towards Simferopol, and the Kerch highway P23 leads tourists along the coast to the mountains, the villages of Ordzhonikidze and Koktebel. We will choose the second route option, since not visiting the famous Koktebel when going on a trip to Crimea is nonsense.

Koktebel: the place where the muses live

The distance between Feodosia and Koktebel is 20 kilometers; by car the journey takes no more than 28 minutes. From Feodosia we reach the village of Nasypnoye, where the P23 highway diverges in two directions, and turn south to Koktebel.

Koktebel is one of the most interesting places that our route “Crimea” can offer is rightfully proud of this wonderful village.

Every year in Koktebel it takes place jazz festival, bringing together the best musicians from all over the world. Built next to the festival site good camping For motorists, there are many hotels in Koktebel where you can stay.

The famous writer, founder of domestic nudism M. Voloshin lived in Koktebel. The successors of Voloshin’s work occupy the Koktebel beaches in the summer.

The village is considered a cult place among Russian balloonists. Not far from Koktebel there is a mountain that has become a springboard for parachutists, paragliders and hang gliders. On the mountain there is a camp of instructors who will help tourists experience the beauty of flight.

A trip to Crimea without visiting the world-famous Karadag Nature Reserve and examining the majestic Golden Gate rock will be incomplete.

Koktebel is one of the main places for domestic winemaking. In the village there is a cognac factory, in a shop where you can buy young wine, the tastier of which is difficult to find.

Feodosia – Sudak

Tourists should definitely visit the capital of Crimea, Simferopol. We are returning from Koktebel to Feodosia - the distance is short, the road does not take much time. Here our goal is the M17 Kerch-Simferopol highway.

From Feodosia to Simferopol 110 kilometers, travel time - 2 hours 6 minutes. The road runs through the steppe with big amount hills, and after the town of Old Crimea (25 km from Feodosia) begin Crimean mountains.

When going on a trip to Crimea, remember that every year inexperienced drivers die when they fall off mountain serpentine. Signs " Sharp turn"should not be skipped under any circumstances. You cannot overtake on blind turns - the narrowness of the route allows you to “go” only under a cliff. In rainy weather, attention should be tripled. Beautiful views, which the Crimea route is so rich in, can play a cruel joke on the driver: you cannot be distracted by beautiful mountains and valleys.

From Stary Krym we drive to Grushevka (12 km, 17 minutes on the road). Here we turn onto the P35 highway, which will lead tourists to Sudak. From Grushevka to Sudak 26 km or 32 minutes on the road.

The road is mountainous, wooded, and has sharp turns. Sudak is located in the middle of an amazing landscape reminiscent of that of Mars. In Sudak car trip in Crimea you can stop for a while by staying in one of the many hotels in the city.

The main attraction of the city is the magnificent Genoese fortress, which is most often depicted on postcards about Crimea. Sudak has excellent fishing, many great restaurants, attractions, and excellent beaches.

Sudak – Simferopol

To continue our route “Crimea” we return to Grushevka, on the Kerch-Simferopol highway. From Grushevka to the capital of Crimea 80 kilometers, 1 hour 28 minutes on the road.

The road is quite flat, but you should not reduce your attention. You can make a stop near the village of Topolevka (9.4 km from Grushevka), as it is home to a famous convent, mountains with holy springs. You can leave your car in a paid parking lot, go up to the monastery, and swim in the font.

Traveling around Crimea is unique in that already on the way from one major city to another, tourists encounter a huge number of attractions. The city of Belogorsk on the way from Grushevka to Simferopol is an excellent confirmation of these words. Most Soviet westerns were filmed in this town, including the famous film “The Headless Horseman.” You should definitely check out the unique White Rock, present in a huge number of Soviet films.

In Belogorsk there is the largest zoo on the peninsula, "Taigan", whose employees are engaged in breeding large predators- lions, leopards and tigers. The huge pride of 50 lions is one of the largest in Europe. If tourists are tired, traversing the Crimea route will always offer rest. In Belogorsk, right next to the Taigan Zoo, there is a wonderful hotel.

Simferopol

The distance from Belogorsk to Simferopol is 45 kilometers, the journey takes 52 minutes. Tourists will not encounter any special attractions along the way, just like in Simferopol itself. This is a fairly large and noisy city. However, it is quite difficult not to visit Simferopol when going on a trip to Crimea - after all, all Crimean roads converge here at a single point.

Near the building of the Crimean State Council, the A. Nevsky Cathedral, destroyed under the Bolsheviks, has been restored. Standing next to the revived building, you feel involved in history.

Having rested a little in Simferopol, we continue our route “Crimea”, which calls to its greatest city - Sevastopol.

80 kilometers of beautiful terrain await us, 1 hour and 27 minutes of travel. We will follow highway H06.

The road to the legendary city leads through no less legendary places. Halfway from the capital of Crimea to Bakhchisarai there is the village of Skalistoe with unique lake. This lake, formed in a rock quarry, is known from the film “Inhabited Island” by Fyodor Bondarchuk.

The water in the lake is absolutely blue, it does not bloom. The lake is full of fish; you can take a fishing break.

It is difficult to imagine a trip to Crimea without visiting the capital of the ancient Crimean Khanate - Bakhchisarai.

Bakhchisarai

The place glorified by Alexander Pushkin is one of the most original cities in Crimea. In ancient times, Bakhchisarai was typically eastern city, with a bazaar, a slave market, mosques. The main attraction of modern Bakhchisarai is the Khan's Palace. Not far from the palace is the Holy Dormition Monastery, unique in that all its cells are located in caves.

This incredible Sevastopol

After a few days (depending on the number and duration of stops), a trip through Crimea brings tourists to the famous city of Sevastopol. It is difficult to find a Russian who does not know something about the history of this amazing place.

The city is large and it is quite difficult to navigate it without a navigator. There are a lot of attractions in Sevastopol, so one day is hardly enough for tourists. Breathtaking military panoramas, beautiful Nakhimov Square, famous monument lost ships, the Cathedral of St. Vladimir, the Chersonesos nature reserve, numerous bays with huge ships of the Black Sea Fleet moored.

The resort development of Sevastopol began relatively recently. In a short period of time, several excellent hotels appeared in the city, but full-fledged resort infrastructure, like in other cities of Crimea, has not yet been built here.

Traveling around Crimea by car is good because tourists can always go to satellite cities of large tourist clusters. For example, near Sevastopol there is a wonderful town of Inkerman, where a vintage wine factory has been operating since tsarist times.

After visiting Inkerman and buying gifts for relatives, we go to Balaklava, hidden in the fjords. This place is incredibly similar to Scandinavia: photographs of Balaklava are almost indistinguishable from photographs of Norwegian or Swedish fjords.

Balaklava Bay is fenced off from the sea by a picturesque chain of rocks. The banks are steep and winding. In the USSR, the bay was used as a Black Sea Fleet base; submarines entered the bay area for repairs and preservation. An underground submarine repair plant carved into the rock is still preserved, which has now become a museum.

Modern Balaclava – perfect place for relaxation while traveling around Crimea. The town is developed sailing, you can rent a yacht and go fishing in the bay. Companies involved in organizing excursions offer exciting cruise.

Sevastopol - Foros

From Sevastopol we go to the village of Foros on the southern coast of Crimea. The village became widely known during the collapse of the USSR, when M. Gorbachev was temporarily blocked there.

From Sevastopol to Foros 48 kilometers, 57 minutes of travel. Our trip around Crimea has been going on for quite a long time, and it’s time to relax on the beach. Foros is ideal for this.

There are many hotels and small private inns in the village. The beaches are clean, pebbly or sandy.

The main attraction of Foros is a colossal park of rare plants brought from all continents. The development of the park began in the mid-19th century, when businessman A. Kuznetsov settled in Foros. Junipers, oaks and pines growing on the Foros coast easily welcomed exotic guests and formed an amazing ensemble with them. Foros - the decoration of our Crimea route - opens in a new capacity, like a real health resort. After all, what could be more pleasant and useful than sitting in a gazebo by a pond in a stunning park, which has no equal in Europe?

Foros – Alupka

Alupka is located 24 kilometers, 34 minutes drive from Foros. The road runs along South Coast Crimea - we drive along the sea all the time. This is an amazing feeling, incomparable to anything. The sea breeze penetrates the open windows of the car - traveling around Crimea has never been so pleasant.

The small resort villages along the way - Sanatornoye, Beregovoye, Simeiz - are pleasing to the eye. You can buy delicious food there, refuel your car, and relax on the beach.

Alupka is wonderful resort town OK. It’s worth staying longer here to see the largest temple in Crimea – the Church of the Archangel Michael, which can accommodate 900 parishioners at a time.

Alupka pleases with stunning nature, a huge amount flowers, magnificent architecture. It seems that the town almost entirely consists of palaces, villas and temples.

In luxury Vorontsov Palace a person feels a connection with his ancestors and is immersed in the incredible, complex history of Crimea.

If a trip to Crimea brings tourists to Alupka, one of the first activities should be a visit to the greatest peak of the peninsula - Ai-Petri. The mountain offers stunning views of the sea, rocks, waterfalls and beech grove.

Alupka – Yalta

Only 21 km, or 38 minutes of travel - and our journey through Crimea takes us to main city South coast of the peninsula. Yalta is a true pearl of Crimea, a magnificent resort city. Near Big Yalta located incredible amount attractions. All of them are fully accessible to the motorist. This is a park in Partenit, the majestic Mount Ayu-Dag, Botanical Garden Nikitina, All-Russia Children's Center "Artek". In Gaspra, tourists will find the Swallow's Nest - the main tourist view Crimea, its calling card.

Driving to Yalta from Alupka is a real pleasure. Wide road surface, almost complete absence of mountain serpentine roads and difficult turns. The atmosphere and views along the road can only be described as magical. Here the sights and beauties of Crimea reach their apogee, maximum concentration. It’s difficult to immediately name a section of the route, not only in Crimea or Europe, but throughout the world, that is just as full of stunning views. Tourists understand why they did so much difficult route- Crimea reveals itself to them in its full splendor.

Nikitinsky Botanical Garden in Yalta - an amazing collection of plants from all over the world globe. The steps of His Imperial Majesty and his daughters still seem to be heard in the Livadia palaces. The Swallow's Nest is a unique, complex architectural object, which has no equal in the world.

One of the largest organ halls in Europe is located in Livadia. The cable car to Ai-Petri begins in the village of Miskhor. Here you can fully experience the beauty of the mountains.

And, of course, traveling around Crimea without visiting Yalta is absolutely impossible to imagine. The city concentrates the spirit South Bank Crimea. The Yalta embankment is like the Statue of Liberty in New York. Every tourist considers it his duty to take a photo here. Yalta energy is amazing and fascinating.

The city has two huge dolphinariums and a world-famous zoo.

The wall of the Yalta embankment is lined with pleasure yachts. One of the most memorable entertainments in Yalta is Boat trip. Great option - sightseeing tour along the coast. Sometimes you can see dolphins near the yacht - both adults and children will be absolutely delighted.

Massandra

A suburb of Yalta, a symbolic city of domestic winemaking. At the end of the 19th century, Prince Golitsyn founded a factory in Massandra to produce fine wine using traditional technologies. The plant operates to this day, delighting tourists with excellent young wine and samples aged for many decades.

Yalta is also good for lovers extreme sports. Not far from the city is the main mountain serpentine of Crimea - Ai-Petri. On mountain peak located Observation deck, covering almost the entire South Coast. Not far from the site there are restaurants, attractions, and souvenir shops.

Yalta – Alushta

The next point of our trip around Crimea is Alushta. This city is located 35 kilometers from Yalta, the drive to it is approximately 47 minutes.

Alushta is more modest than Yalta, but it is also a resort the highest level. There are many excellent hotels and holiday homes here. Clean, well-equipped beaches attract with the golden shimmer of sand. Alushtinskaya embankment was completely reconstructed after a powerful storm in 2013. In Alushta, tourists should visit a water park, a huge aquarium and a miniature park known throughout Crimea.

The miniature park contains all the Crimean attractions, but in a reduced size.

Unlike Yalta, Alushta is relatively inexpensive city and here it is quite possible to stay for a longer period. The city is perfect for family vacation. In the village of Malorechenskoye you can soak up the beaches to your heart’s content, and in Rybachye you can have your own perfect holiday lovers will find fishing.

Swimming season in Alushta starts in May and continues until late autumn. The peak flow of tourists is in July-August. Alushta nature is distinguished by its protected quality. In Alushta you can improve your health and gain strength to continue your journey through Crimea.

In the city it is worth visiting the Jur-Jur waterfall, the Stakheev house, the Valley of Ghosts, the Church of All Saints, and the Aluston Tower.

Alushta – New World

Having had a good rest in Alushta, you can continue the route; Crimea has not yet shown us all its attractions. We have to march to the village New World. The journey will take 2 hours 19 minutes and cover 98 kilometers.

The path is quite difficult, with a lot of mountain serpentine, but the road almost always goes along the coast. You can stop along the way in the cozy villages of Rybachye, Privetnoye, Morskoye. We arrive in the New World through Sudak, which we have already visited.

The new world is like the icing on the cake in our itinerary. This amazing place, which the ancient Greeks called nothing more than “Paradise”. Exactly this beautiful place on a peninsula with magnificent nature and clean air.

Diving enthusiasts gather in the New World from different countries peace. The village was opened and developed by the famous Russian industrialist L. Golitsyn, the founder of domestic winemaking. Every tourist can visit a museum dedicated to winemaking and taste the products of Crimean winemakers.

Return. New World – Kerch crossing

Our journey through Crimea is coming to an end. Many hours on the road, filled with sun, light and sea air. Dozens of cities and towns, hundreds of attractions.

We return to the Kerch crossing along the already familiar route, through Feodosia. The journey will take 2 hours 36 minutes and cover 160 kilometers. Before boarding the ferry, you can relax in Kerch by staying in one of the small private hotels.

The pearl of the Black Sea, the incredible and breathtaking Crimea hospitably opens its arms all year round. Of course, in the summer there is a wonderful and “lazy” holiday on the beach; at any other time, you can spend a long-awaited vacation on the peninsula, exploring the fascinating sights. And, by the way, the standard 5-10 days of rest to visit all the interesting places in the republic may, unfortunately, not be enough. But we will make your task easier and tell you about the most popular attractions of Crimea.

Palaces of Crimea

Even if you do not consider yourself an architecture connoisseur, the elegance of the palaces of the Crimean Peninsula is unlikely to leave you indifferent. The palace-castle, considered business card Crimea. The magnificent structure is located at the height of the Aurora rock of Cape Ai-Todor.

Majesty and wealth in detail awaits you in the Massandra Palace, built for Alexander III in quiet place among picturesque rocks and dense groves.

Speaking about the best attractions of Crimea, one cannot fail to mention the Vorontsov Palace, a museum-reserve at the foot of famous mountain Ai-Petri. The palace itself amazes with its unusual architecture in the neo-Gothic style.

Natural attractions

The deepest waterfall in the republic, Dzhur-Dzhur (Alushta region), has unforgettable power.

Recognizable form has a 70-meter high Diva rock jutting out into the sea in .

Incredible landscapes await you on the slopes of Mount Ai-Petri (Alupka), the symbol of the South Coast, where about 5 tourist routes. Some of them pass through the famous cable car"Miskhor-Ai-Petri".

In search of something unusual, head to one of the most beautiful caves in Europe - Marble Cave. The total length of its halls is more than 2 km.

Historical sights and museums of Crimea

When thinking about what to see in Crimea and what the best attractions of Crimea are, be sure to visit the cradle of Russian Orthodoxy - the ruins ancient city, Ancient Chersonesos.

If you want to see something amazing, go to one of the cave cities of the peninsula. Tepe-Kermen (Bakhchisaray), consisting of more than 250 caves for domestic and religious purposes, is located in the cone-shaped mountain of the same name.

Chufut-Kale, a cave fortress city that appeared in the 15th century, has been preserved quite well.

A real Genoese fortress of the 14th-15th centuries. located in Sudak. It covers an area of 30 hectares.

Every visitor to Crimea will really like the Balaklava naval complex, where an underground submarine base was located in the rocks of the bay since the 60s of the 20th century.

Religious sites in Crimea

The outstanding religious monuments of the peninsula include the monumental Admiralty Cathedral of St. Vladimir, built in the Byzantine style in the 19th century in Sevastopol.

When touring the sights of Crimea through the cities, be sure to visit the elegant Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Yalta.

Not far from Bakhchisarai, in the Maryam-dere gorge, there is an unusual Assumption Cave Monastery, whose cells are carved into the rock.

Sights of Crimea for children

Most of all, children in Crimea like the famous Glade of Fairy Tales - a museum in Yalta, where about two hundred sculptures of their favorite fairy tale and cartoon characters are exhibited outdoors.

Moreover, in almost any big city The republic has an aqua park and a dolphinarium. Children of any age will enjoy the children's town "Lukomorye" (Sevastopol), where in addition to attractions there are several unusual museums and even a zoo corner.

And be sure to visit the Yalta Zoo “Fairy Tale”.

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