Entertainment in Alushta for children. An unforgettable vacation with children in Alushta. When is the season? When is the best time to go

Popular with tourists. The area includes not only the city itself, but also nearby seaside villages - Bolshaya Alushta stretches from Rybachy and Privetny to Utes and Partenit. Once upon a time, the Genoese landed in these places from the Black Sea and built a fortress called Aluston - hence the name of the city.

Features of the resort: unique climate. The borders of the region are “guarded” by the mountains Demerdzhi, Chatyr-Dag and once active volcano Castel. Air currents move freely between them, so the city is quite windy.

Thanks to this feature, the heat is not particularly felt even at the peak of summer; there is always fresh air here, which you can breathe well.

Another highlight of the resort is that it is considered the center of viticulture; berry plantations cover kilometers of coastal areas.

Alushta fell in love with travelers for its inexpensive, but great holiday. Elderly people, young people and families with small children find excellent conditions for spending their holidays.

The resort offers sanatorium treatment, noisy entertainment in the city center - youth discos, nightclubs, karaoke, as well as peace and tranquility that reigns on the outskirts.

Transport accessibility

The city is located 47 km from Simferopol, whose airport receives dozens of flights from all over Russia and beyond every day. 37 km to Yalta with its attractions, water parks and discos. Transport Card has a developed bus and trolleybus network - you can easily get to any city on the peninsula.

Beaches

Opening swimming season falls at the end of May, towards October coastlines empty - the period of active excursions begins. There are plenty of beaches in the city and its surroundings; they have a gentle slope into the sea. There are almost no bays or bays, however, this is a big plus - the water is crystal clear.

Shores with small and medium pebbles predominate, although there are also sandy beaches, very colorful - covered with dark slate sand.

Large beaches, as well as those adjacent to famous hotels, are equipped with everything necessary, from toilets to changing rooms. Guests are offered to have a lot of fun with a rich selection of aquatic species sports

Entertainment

The entertainment catalog is impressive. It allows you to relax profitably and take amazing photos and videos. While on Tophotels, they definitely recommend checking out one of the famous Alushta cafes – “ Nautical mile"or "Treasure Island". In general, the range of catering establishments is so diverse that both wealthy travelers and thrifty tourists. The chefs offer not only dishes of Russian and Ukrainian cuisines, you can try seafood delicacies and sweet culinary masterpieces.

The careless people in the area of the Professor's Corner become the center of attraction for guests, central market, Krasnoarmeyskaya and Gorky streets. It's always fun here, there are shops, cafes, attractions - a lot of entertainment.

Film lovers will definitely go to the summer cinema. This venue is often chosen by show business stars for their performances. And perhaps the vacation will fall during the colorful festivals - “Songs of the Sea” and “Crimean Dawns”.

Porto Mare 4*

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The complex presents itself as a 4-star park hotel and is unlikely to be suitable for budget holidaymakers. Although reviews about it are not clear. On the one hand, the hotel justifies the high cost with good cuisine and rich entertainment program for children. Two mini-clubs are open - one for the little ones, the other for kids who are already 4 years old. On the luxurious territory with a swan lake, trampolines and labyrinths are installed, playgrounds, has its own zoo, whose inhabitants include goats, sheep, noses and birds. The restaurant's menu includes an abundance of meat and fish, and there is a children's table with separate steamed and salt-free dishes. However, guests also point out disadvantages. The rooms are depressingly furnished in poor condition and the cleaning is poor. Advice from guests - it’s better not to stay on the first floor: it’s too noisy, and the rooms have a view of the construction site and the old hotel. The restaurant doesn't care about the cleanliness of the dishes. The work of the receptionist is also given the lowest scores. It takes about 10 minutes to get to the sea through the park; if you are too lazy to walk, an electric car will take you there. The beach is very convenient; in addition to recreational equipment, it offers you to sit in various cafes or look into souvenir shops.

Villa Argo 3*

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Villa Argo is one of a trio of hotels built in picturesque village Malorechenskoe. It’s simply wonderful to relax here with small children. You are greeted by attentive staff who can solve any problem in an instant. 36 rooms, designed in a calm European style, are equipped with new furniture (beds for infants are provided upon request). In the bathrooms there are shampoos, gels, a hairdryer, a shower or a full bath - it all depends on the room. The cozy restaurant, decorated in a marine theme, serves breakfast and offers lunch and dinner for an additional fee. Another option is to eat at a cafe next door, there are many of them here. The hotel is proud of one of the best spa centers on the coast. In the courtyard the mirror of a large swimming pool shines with convenient descent for young guests. Wonderful animation does not let the kids get bored, they are busy until the evening, and before bed there is a cartoon show. There is not much to do outside the villa - the village is small. The only entertainment options are a market, a park, a church and a museum of water disasters.

Santa Barbara 3*

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Beautiful paradise called Utes (20 km from Alushta) invites you to spend an unforgettable vacation in 2019. The family hotel has only 25 rooms - large, with modern design and decent equipment. The premises are well maintained and clean, maids change towels daily. The cafe's outdoor terrace allows you to enjoy your meal in the fresh air; there is also a cozy indoor room. The chefs cook with soul, even sophisticated gourmets will enjoy it. The infrastructure includes an Internet cafe and a sauna, and a modest playroom for children. At the reception you can rent bicycles, you can buy tickets for boat trip under the sail of a yacht. For an additional dose of entertainment, welcome to the neighboring boarding house “Utes”; entrance is paid. There are two beaches to choose from. The neighboring hotel considers it its own, but it is very cramped. Those who love space visit the public beach located nearby. By the way, a walk to the shore is a separate pleasure: through narrow beautiful streets reminiscent of Greek ones.

Resort Hotel Demerdzhi 3*

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The hotel complements the hotel chain in the heart of the resort town. On vacation in 2019, you won’t have to rack your brains about what to do. IN walking distance grocery stores, pharmacies, fruit stands and entertainment delights. But it’s also a lot of fun inside the complex. It’s especially fun for kids – the days are filled with creative activities, competitions, and evening discos. In a small mini-club, children have fun in the company of peers - there is no teacher. The highlight of the place is the beautiful grounds with a swimming pool and an artificial pond in which colorful fish swim. The hotel offers an all-inclusive system, but the cuisine is not very diverse. But there is a children's menu and the opportunity to take away dishes - in case the baby gets hungry “out of hours”. The rooms are old, with shabby wallpaper and stains on the carpet, however, for 3-star status, the shortcomings are forgivable. Parents note the availability of cots for infants.

Alpine Valley 3*

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Tourists are happy to come to this hotel with children: the restaurant offers high chairs, offers babysitting services, the rooms have comfortable cribs, and there is a mini-club on site. The three-star complex opened in the village of Malorechensky only four years ago, but has already managed to win the love of travelers. It looks like a picturesque village in the Alps, which is why it got its name. The rooms are in excellent condition, decorated in eco-style - a lot of wood was used in the decoration. There is a TV, refrigerator, air conditioning, but no hairdryer or kettle. However, these household items will be given out to the reception without any problems. For breakfast there are several types of juice, and milk is wonderfully presented - fermented baked milk, yoghurts, kefir. Guests like the variety of fruits: you can enjoy ripe watermelons, melons, grapes, peaches to your heart's content... The hotel shares the entertainment infrastructure with the Argo and Camelot hotels - admission is free on their territory. There are swimming pools, children's and sports grounds. The complex is on the 2nd line of the sea, the journey there and back takes at least 20 minutes.

Water park 3*

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Those who travel to the peninsula with restless children who are past infancy should book the Aquapark hotel in one of the most popular areas - Professor's Corner. The name speaks for itself - it has a cool complex with water slides, warm mini-pool and jacuzzi. The water park offers a magnificent view of the embankment and the sea. The entertainment program is complemented only by evening watching of cartoons in the lobby; a complex of Roman and Finnish baths is open for adults. The peculiarity of the number of rooms is that all rooms have windows overlooking the sea. The rooms are huge, even the standard ones are spacious. The bathroom is very convenient in that the bathroom is separated from the toilet by a blind door, which is rare to see. In addition to the air conditioning system, heating is provided, so it is comfortable to relax here even in winter. Every little detail is in place: dishes, a set of towels, personal hygiene kits, and a hairdryer are provided. Breakfasts are excellent – Buffet with an abundance of cold and hot snacks. The restaurant has a play corner for younger guests. You can have breakfast and dinner in economy format in nearby cafes - the hotel is expensive. The beach with a good entrance to the sea is right across the road, security is monitored by security guards, and you can’t get through without a pass.

If you search the Internet for information about what to see in Alushta, you will probably notice this point: all guidebooks will recommend you places located in the vicinity of Alushta, but not in the city itself.

Well, for example, Jur-Jur waterfall , which is a 40-minute drive from Alushta. Or the same mountain that we visited on the way to Alushta (yes, Alushta can be seen from the mountain, and the mountain from Alushta too, but it’s 15 km and the same 30 minutes drive).

So, on our voyage across the Crimea last year, we didn’t even stop by Alushta - we decided that there was nothing interesting in it.

But this time we still became interested - are there really no more or less interesting sights in Alushta itself? It was with this question that we turned off the Yalta Highway onto Gorky Street in Alushta and drove towards the embankment.

First impressions of Alushta

You know what they say: you never get a second chance to make a first impression. So, we drove along the streets of Alushta, looked around and exchanged first impressions. And it was fashionable to express them in one phrase: somehow not very...

Not very elegant. Not very resort-like. Doesn't catch on. Doesn't light up. I beg the residents and fans of this town not to be offended by me now, but still, everything I saw outside the car window reeked of incorrigible provincialism.

Having reached the beginning of the pedestrian zone, we begin to look for a parking space. We were lucky - one of the cars parked along the side of the road just started to drive away. We quickly squeezed into her place. Taking with us only a camera and a camera, we go to explore the surroundings.

Alushta embankment

It is customary to start exploring any seaside resort town from the embankment. The Alushta embankment greets us with such a sea horse.

But, having made a “knight’s move” at the beginning, for the next few hundred meters the Alushta embankment was mired in such shopping stalls and other attributes of the era of underdeveloped capitalism. I walk and think: it’s good that Sochi decided to demolish all this tripe - at least the sea became visible while walking along the embankment!

I'm looking for the beach. And I don’t see it. I see only a concrete embankment, and not too clean. Moreover, with some not quite sober homeless-looking comrades... And it’s only 5 o’clock in the evening - the beginning of the evening promenade... I’m afraid to even take a photo of these individuals, or else they’ll catch up and beat me up.

Unsure of our intentions, we move further along the embankment. The eye is looking for some kind of beauty to cling to. Ok, here's something more or less picturesque:

The so-called Rotunda appeared in the distance. It is a six-column structure with flags placed during the holiday season. Why it is called a rotunda is not clear to me.

Well, okay, a rotunda is a rotunda, we take a photo for memory and move on.

Next to the Rotunda is the entrance to the park and water park. We are not interested in the water park as a type of attraction. And we go to the park with interest - at least to see something beautiful.

We walk along a nice alley and come across this building - either a Chinese restaurant, or a Crimean McDonald's.

And here the feeling of hunger makes us forget about sightseeing in Alushta! Of course, after today’s walk to Mount Demerdzhi we have no problems with appetite. Entering this “Chinese pagoda”, I imagine at least a Peking duck... We go inside: an ordinary bistro. You put the plates with the dishes you like on the tray and go to the cashier to pay. While we are standing in line at the checkout, I take videos of the dishes and prices. And I hear right above my ear: “Girl, filming here is prohibited!”

Come on!?! I’m not Elena Letuchaya from the “Revizorro” program, guys! Anyway, don’t film here with a video camera, they admonish me. Ok, we don’t need problems, we would like to eat as soon as possible... But all this is somehow strange. It’s a tourist place after all, crowds of people are scurrying around with photo and video equipment, what’s secret about that? Nevermind.

But the food itself in Alushta turned out to be good. Even more. And the cafe turned out to be cozy, with a nice green courtyard. So our spoiled first impressions of Alushta are beginning to smooth out a little.

Sights of Alushta that we did not see

We sit, drink coffee after a hearty snack, and read guides to Alushta. For inspection in Alushta itself, the following list of objects is offered:

Aluston Fortress

The ruins of the Aluston fortress are the only historical landmark within the city. Fortresses dating back as far as 16 centuries! It was erected in the 6th century at the direction of the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I, and subsequently saved it from raids more than once. But in the 10th century the fortress fell under the onslaught of the Pechenegs. It was later restored by the Genoese, who made it even more impregnable. It finally ceased to exist in the 15th century during the invasion of the Turks.

Unfortunately, today almost nothing has survived from the fortress. You can only see one tower, and part of the wall, which became part of residential buildings and courtyards. The fortress is located among the narrow nooks and crannies of the private sector, and, apparently, over many centuries, the stones that made up the fortress formed the basis of many local houses and courtyards. Objectively speaking, before visiting the ruins you should prepare yourself for disappointment

Great. Let’s skip the fortress - after the Genoese fortress in Feodosia (read) I don’t want another disappointment.

Alushta Museum of History and Local Lore

The first place of all attractions that is worth visiting for curious tourists in Alushta. Moreover, it is located next to the embankment, making it very easy to find. The exhibition tells about the history of the city, from ancient times to the present. Among the exhibits are many archaeological artifacts, models, documents, photographs, there is a separate exhibition about modern Alushta. The building itself is also an architectural landmark.

Well, well, we can see the museum, we decide. But we’re immediately blown away: the museum’s opening hours are from 10:00 to 18:00. And the time on the clock is 18:10. Overall a bummer.

Shmelev House-Museum

This is the only museum dedicated to the famous writer I.S. Shmelev, who lived in Alushta from 1918 to 1922. The house itself was built by the famous architect A.N. Beketov. The small building is surrounded by greenery, with a work and living environment recreated inside. The exhibition tells about the writer’s work and life, the period of emigration.

Reviews about the museum are different. But in general, this museum is not for a wide range of visitors; it will mainly be of interest to those who are interested in Shmelev’s work. We are clearly not one of them. Well, the opening hours are also until 18:00.

Beketov House-Museum

The house-museum of the architect and academician A.N. Beketov was built by Beketov himself in 1896. The building was built in the Moorish style and is an architectural landmark, but it can be viewed not only from the outside. The museum has a permanent exhibition dedicated to the life of the architect; more than a thousand exhibits are presented.

Opening hours until 18:00. Yes, somehow we really have no luck with sightseeing in Alushta... So let’s look further through the guidebooks.

Dolphinarium, aquarium - after Sochi you won’t surprise us with this...

Park "Crimea in miniature"

So, this is something more interesting! Reading reviews:

In this park you can see miniature copies of attractions from all over the peninsula. In total there are about 40 copies, including palaces, castles, churches, museums. In the evening, the exhibits are illuminated very beautifully, so that in photographs taken from the right angle, the exhibits are practically indistinguishable from the real ones. You can photograph anything here without restrictions. The only thing bad about this place is that it's pretty high price, clearly not meeting expectations from visiting the park

500 rubles (from 12 years old) and 300 rubles (up to 12 years old)... Well, after Sochi prices, it’s not terrible... But for this money, it’s really better to go on an excursion to one of the real palaces of Crimea and see the gorgeous interiors, rather than “look for a good angle so that it is indistinguishable from the real thing”... At least there is history in the palace. Our glorious Russian History.

Zoo

At the Alushta Zoo in spacious enclosures and pens under open air deer, rabbits, squirrels, foxes, wild boars, mouflons and other animals are kept. There are beautiful peacocks and a pond with swans. Some of the animals can be fed, which makes children absolutely delighted. There are several gazebos on the territory. There is also a natural museum containing more than 1,600 exhibits: samples of herbs, flowers, trees, rocks, stuffed animals, birds, snakes, eight dioramas.

Judging by good reviews, it’s worth going to the zoo, especially if you come to Alushta with children. The animals there are very cute, judging by the photos, and the area is beautiful and large. But we have Mount Demerdzhi behind us, and climbing it makes itself felt - our legs are buzzing... And we planned to see the zoo in Yalta, which is called the pearl of Crimea.

Actually, we now have to get to Yalta - that’s where we’ll be staying in a hotel for the next few days

With lazy steps we set out on the way back to the car. And let’s summarize what we saw.

Our summary of Alushta

In general, it turns out that Alushta does not have any significant attractions for which it is worth going here. Yes, there are several museums for everyone. The situation is somewhat better with entertainment for tourists with children: you can visit a dolphinarium, a miniature park, an aquarium and a zoo, and a multi-park. All this can really be seen in one day.

But in the suburbs outside the city there are some really worth visiting places. This and mountain range Demerdzhi + the valley of ghosts, and the Jur-Jur waterfall, and stone “mushrooms” in the valley of the Sotera River. In general, look carefully at this photo and choose the excursions you like:

All these places can be visited on your own, and you can get to them by local public transport.

And while we walked to where our car was parked, we continued to photograph its streets in the rays of the setting sun. Overall, we can say it's cute resort town ok, not deprived, like everyone else Crimean cities, signs of a glorious socialist past.

By the way, here is one of these very signs - a city trolleybus. Look how handsome he is! And how this colorful blonde driver famously handles it:

But we met such a character already on the way to the parking lot.

In general, if you look closely, you can find its own tourist highlight in Alushta.

And the beautiful Yalta was waiting for us, about which my next article will be. Subscribe to our new posts here.

On the southern coast of Crimea there is a small and very cozy resort town of Alushta, which for many years has been in demand among vacationers from Russia and the former CIS countries. This city is popular among lovers of not only the beach, but also active rest. In addition, Alushta has a lot of interesting sights, and the pride of the resort is its picturesque nature and unique climate, which has a beneficial effect on health.

The population of Alushta is about 30,000 people, but at its height holiday season this number increases significantly. It is worth noting that Alushta hotels are in demand for holidays with small children, because the beaches here are well-maintained, the descent into the water is gentle, many Alushta hotels are located near the sea, which is important, and there is also all kinds of entertainment for children, so they will never be bored. There is no less entertainment for young people in Alushta - cozy cafes and bars, numerous restaurants and pubs are always waiting for their guests.

Alushta, like the entire coast of the southern coast of Crimea, is famous for its rich excursion program. Once you have had enough of the calm and measured hours spent on the beach, it’s time to go on excursions, because there are more than enough natural and architectural attractions here. Please note that Big Alushta includes, in addition to the city itself, several more resort villages:

Privetnoye is a place where there is everything you need for comfortable rest– well-maintained beaches, warm sea and stunningly beautiful landscapes;
Rybachye is an ideal place for all those who prefer relaxing in the lap of nature;
Malorechenskoye - there is not much entertainment here, the pride of this resort village– the clearest Black Sea, picturesque mountains and inexpensive hotels;
Solnechnogorskoye is distinguished by its developed resort infrastructure, the beaches here are small pebbles, there are hotels of various categories, and the nature is pleasing to the eye;
Maly Mayak attracts with its natural attractions, as well as luxurious palaces and ancient parks, there is a clear sea and picturesque beaches;
Utes is a modern village with a developed tourism infrastructure, known as "Santa Barbara", here, just a few steps from the Black Sea coast, is located great amount upscale hotels and more;
Parthenite – famous resort, which has been popular for many years. Stunning ancient parks, landscaped and “wild” beaches, hotels for every taste and all this surrounded by beautiful landscapes.

The pride of Big Alushta is its long pebble and sandy beaches, which stretch for 80 km along Black Sea coast. Please note that in the center of Alushta there are a large number of departmental beaches that belong to boarding houses and sanatoriums. They are separated by fences and entry to their territory is free only for residents, while others can get here for 100-150 rubles, and the price already includes the use of showers and changing cabins, as well as sun loungers. In the city of Alushta there are more than a dozen free beaches that are available to all tourists without exception. Most of them are located in the Professor's Corner next to the lively embankment with numerous shops, cafes and bars where you can order soft drinks and light snacks, as well as set lunches.

For many, the purpose of a visit to Alushta is not only relaxation, but also health improvement. A favorable climate, a mixture of sea and mountain air, already has a positive effect on the health of children and adults. If we add to this the treatment methods used in sanatoriums and boarding houses of the resort, including thalasso-, climatic-, helio- and aromatherapy, you will be convinced that the treatment mainly uses those available in Alushta natural factors. Treatment in the resort's sanatoriums is aimed at the respiratory, nervous, cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems, as well as gastrointestinal tract and skin diseases.

Holiday season in Alushta

Alushta is known as the gate South Bank Crimea. Although the peak season is in the summer months, you can find interesting activities at any other time of the year. Find out more detailed information about the peculiarities of rest in a particular period and weather conditions at this resort you can below.

Holidays in Alushta in summer

The high season at the resort begins in mid-June, when the water in the Black Sea warms up and becomes comfortable for swimming, children's health camps are declared open, of which there are about 20, and thousands of people get out of stuffy cities just to have a good rest and gain strength.. At this time, prices for housing and other services increase significantly; during the day there are a lot of people on the beaches; in the evening, a similar situation is observed in cafes, bars and nightclubs.

As for the air temperature, in summer it is quite hot here; in the daytime the thermometer reaches +30°C and this is not the limit, but such hot weather is tolerated normally thanks to the fresh breezes blowing from the sea. Still, during the daytime it is better not to be on the beaches, it is better to relax or take a walk somewhere and come back again after 16-00, when the heat subsides a little. If we talk about the water temperature, at the beginning of June it is +21°C, while in mid-summer it reaches +24-+25°C.

Velvet season in Alushta

September fully corresponds to each of us’s idea of a velvet season: there are many times fewer people at the resort, the water and air temperatures drop slightly, but still remain comfortable for swimming and sunbathing. The first half of October can also quite often be considered a velvet season, and one should not forget about the pleasant “bonus” in the form of lower housing prices.

Holidays in Alushta in spring and autumn

Spring is an amazing time for a holiday in Crimea, and if March is still unstable in terms of weather, then from mid-April the warm sun shines almost every day, the trees bloom, everything turns green and becomes incredibly beautiful. Daytime air temperatures in Alushta in April and May are +13 and +18°C, respectively.

If we talk about autumn, the Velvet season gradually gives way to a noticeable cooling, the air temperature drops to +13°C during the day, and to +4°C at night. Nature begins to play with bright colors, thanks to which they appear simply stunning. beautiful landscapes, which serve as inspiration to many, especially representatives of creative professions.

Holidays in Alushta in winter

Winter in the traditional sense of the word is not typical for Alushta; here it rather resembles late autumn. If snow falls, it remains for no more than one day, while on the yayla of Alushta the snow cover lasts up to 70 days. Sub-zero temperatures for Alushta are an anomalous phenomenon, since during the day the thermometer at this resort varies from +6 to +8°C during the day and from 0 to +1°C at night. Please note that during the New Year and Christmas holidays, Alushta comes to life; vacationers come here to change the scenery and enjoy the warm Crimean winter.

10 things to do in Alushta:

Take a swim or at least put your hand under the Jur-Dzhur waterfall.
Attend a tasting from the Alushta winery.
Take a memorable photo against the backdrop of the famous Alushta rotunda.
Visit the dolphinarium and aquarium.
Bring juniper souvenirs and essential oils to your loved ones as gifts.
Spend the evening in one of the cozy cafes on the embankment, enjoying the stunning views.
Go to the places where episodes of “Prisoner of the Caucasus” and other cinematic masterpieces were filmed.
Give children joy by visiting the aquarium and dinosaur exhibition.
Take a walk in the park located on the territory of the Aivazovsky sanatorium.
See the Valley of Ghosts with your own eyes.

Where to stay - hotels and inns in Alushta

On the territory of Alushta and adjacent resort villages you can find accommodation for tourists with different incomes. Not only expensive hotels in the city center in the Professor's Corner, but also budget ones are always at your service guest houses and mini-hotels located near or at some distance from the sea. Often Alushta hotels have their own swimming pools and sports grounds, and, of course, clean and well-maintained beaches. It is worth noting that prices for accommodation in Alushta vary widely: here you can rent a room for 2,000 or 15,000 rubles per day.

The best vacation, as all residents of the CIS countries know, is a vacation in Crimea. In Crimea there are gorgeous places for those who want a quiet and soulful holiday and those who need entertainment and many attractions. For those looking for a relaxing holiday, Alushta is the place to be. There is a very favorable climate and wonderful natural attractions.

The main attractions of Alushta are created by nature. The most beautiful landscapes fascinate everyone who visits this city.

Below are the main natural attractions of this beautiful city.

Alushta attractions and entertainment

Valley of Ghosts

This place is located near Alushta on Mount Demerdzhi. Nature has created an unusually beautiful collection of stone sculptures here. The Valley of Ghosts got its name due to the fact that everyone who looks at these sculptures in different time day, can see figures of various creatures in them. By the way, the well-known film “Prisoner of the Caucasus” was filmed in this valley.

Waterfall Jur – Jur

No less picturesque and interesting sight of Alushta. This waterfall the deepest of all Crimean waterfalls. The peculiarity of Crimean waterfalls is that the main volume of their water is formed due to the melting of snow in the mountains. Due to this summer, many waterfalls simply dry up or water flows through them in a thin stream. The Jur-Jur waterfall is famous because it will surprise tourists with its beauty even in summer.

Mount Castel

According to tourists, this mountain takes pride of place among the main attractions of Alushta. Translated from in English The name of the mountain translates as fortress. This name is associated with the previously located fortress on this mountain. Now only small fragments remain of it. There is an air defense system at the top of this mountain., so it is impossible to get there. The height of the mountain is 439 meters above sea level. From here you can look at the gorgeous views of Alushta. It's definitely worth a visit.

Aluston Fortress

This fortress is located in the city, which took its name from this ancient structure. This is a Byzantine fortress, of which only the tower remains today. Most residents of Alushta answer the tourist’s question: Where to go in Alushta? They will answer that you definitely need to visit this tower with a tour.

Bottomless Cave

This cave is considered one of the deepest in Crimea. Its length is more than four hundred meters. It is also the most dangerous because many climbers have died in it before. There is a legend about this cave that tells about a fakir who fell into this cave while carrying a lot of jewelry for his beloved. When he realized that he could not get out of this cave, he decided to hide his treasures. Those who believed in this legend carried out excavations in the cave for many years, but until today the treasures have not been found.

Museums of Alushta

Stakheev's House

Stakheev was a merchant who built one of the most beautiful buildings cities. Stakheev did a lot to improve the city, including the construction of an embankment. There is a beautiful park around the house. But you can’t get inside the house, since now the House of Creativity is located there.

Museum of History and Local Lore

This museum has collected a large collection of documents, photographs of people who contributed to science or culture, and also took part in events that created the history of not only Alushta, but also its surroundings. Very valuable collection archaeological finds from all over Crimea. It will be very interesting there.

Museum of Nature

A small number of animals living in Crimea are collected here. Here you can see eagle, deer, roe deer and many other animals.

Museum of Maritime Disasters

If you look at the map, this museum is located in the vicinity of Alushta in the village of Malorechenskoye. This museum is dedicated to the sailors and travelers who died on the water. Already from the entrance to the museum, the decoration is made in the style of a sinking ship. From videos and descriptions of various documents and exhibits, you can learn about the most terrible tragedies that occurred in the oceans and seas.

At the end of the excursion, tourists are invited to admire the sea from observation deck. There is also a gazebo on the edge of the cliff.

Entertainment in Alushta

Dolphinarium

The most popular entertainment in Alushta is the dolphinarium. There are three of them in the city. The very first dolphinarium in Crimea is considered to be the dolphinarium in Partenit. Dolphin shows are enjoyed by both adults and children. During the performance, dolphins demonstrate acrobatic sketches, jump and dance.

Since 2004, this dolphinarium has been providing dolphin therapy, which helps children with cerebral palsy and nervous diseases. This is a fairly popular therapy during the off-season.

Embankment

One of the most popular tourist places in Alushta there is, of course, an embankment. It is located along the entire coast of Alushta. There are cafes and recreation areas along the entire embankment, where artists paint their portraits, sell cotton candy and ice cream, and street musicians give concerts.

Here is located business card city - Rotunda. Located next to the rotunda big park, where you can enjoy clean air and the beauty of the scenery.

For lovers thrills All kinds of attractions are offered. In general, this central place holiday for any tourist in Alushta.

Aquarium

A huge variety of fish, both freshwater and marine, are collected here. In four halls you can watch the residents of Cherny and Azov seas, and even for crocodiles. In this aquarium lives an octopus that predicts the future.

The guides will tell you about each inhabitant of the aquarium and this excursion will be remembered by both adults and children.

Waterpark "Almond Grove"

In general, the Almond Grove is a whole complex that includes hotels, a bathhouse, a sauna, massage rooms, Gym. The complex also hosts corporate events. There is a water park on the territory of this complex.

Lovers of active recreation will have a great time here. All kinds of slides and high-speed tunnels will not leave anyone indifferent. For children there is a separate shallow pool, children's slides and small waterfalls.

Miniature Park

Very interesting place. Here you can see all the sights of Crimea in one place. It is best to come to this park in the evening, when all the figures and exhibits are illuminated in different colors. Both children and adults will love this park.

Paragliding

While paragliding at the Paraplanix experience club, you can see the mountains of Crimea, the Valley of Ghosts and even Koktebel. Both group and individual flights are arranged here.

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Conclusion

This is a small part of all the attractions of Alushta and its surroundings. It will take several weeks to see everything. Don’t forget about the sea, because you can swim in it until the end of October, and the velvet season is a fairly popular time for relaxation in these places.

Alushta – amazing beauty a city with a historical atmosphere and incredible scenery. Thousands of tourists come here every year to enjoy the clean air and wonderful mild climate on the Black Sea coast.

Sights of Alushta

What to see in Alushta on your own in 1 day - we’ll analyze the route around the city. This article will not include the Jur-Jur waterfall, stone mushrooms, the palace of Princess Gagarina, the lighthouse temple of St. Nicholas and the Karasansky nature reserve. Only what you can see in Alushta within the city along with the route.

What to see in Alushta on your own in one day

Alushta Aquarium
Dolphinarium "Watercolor"
Park "Crimea in miniature"
Rotunda
Seaside Park
Dolphinarium "Nemo"
Caucasian captive
Aluston Fortress
Professor's Corner
House-Museum of A. Beketov
House-Museum of I.S. Shmeleva

The route of what to see in Alushta on your own in one day begins from the bus station. Let's say you came to Alushta from somewhere and want to see the sights in the city. Most of the route is pedestrian, so be prepared to walk a lot and see a lot of things. The total mileage is 6 km on foot. It is not necessary to look at everything from this list, but I will describe what comes our way.

Alushta route on the map

Bus station

This is not a landmark of Alushta, but simply the beginning of the route. We'll come back here at the end of the day. Address - Simferopolskaya st., 1.

After arriving in Alushta, you need to cross the road to the other side via an underground passage and go right along Gorky Street down towards the sea for 1 km. You will see a semicircle, on the left there will be a trolleybus station and behind it the Alushta Aquarium, on the right across the road is the Aquarelle Dolphinarium and the Crimea in Miniature Park.

Everything is nearby, on one “heel”.

Alushta Aquarium

Here you can see fish from all over the world, some of them are listed in the Red Book, starfish, sea urchins, there is a terrarium with crocodiles and turtles, an exhibition of corals and shells. The aquarium consists of 4 themed rooms. The ticket costs 600 rubles. for adults and 400 rub. for children.

Dolphinarium "Watercolor"

In general, there are two dolphinariums in Alushta - “Aquarelle” and “Nemo”, we will go through the second one a little later. You can choose which one you like best. But at Nemo the prices are lower. Shows with dolphins and fur seals take place here every day; you can additionally take a swim with a dolphin (3,500 rubles), a photo with a dolphin (500 rubles), a photo in the water (1,000 rubles). Ticket price for adults is 900-1000 rubles. (depending on the row), for children 500 rubles, children under 3 years old are free. If you take a ticket to the first row, be prepared to be sprayed from head to toe.

Park "Crimea in miniature"

This is a park that contains all the sights of Crimea on a scale of 1 to 25. “Crimea in Miniature” was opened in 2012. Now the park contains 50 copies of palaces, castles, and fortresses. In the evening they turn on beautiful lighting here. There is also a similar park “Crimea in Miniature” in Bakhchisarai, only the area there is larger, and the park seemed more interesting. So if you plan to visit Bakhchisarai, it is better to see small copies of the attractions there. The Crimea in Miniature Park in Alushta is open all year round. Admission for adults is 600 rubles, for children 400 rubles. If you have a residence permit in Alushta, admission is free.

What you can see in Alushta on your own: rotunda

The next point on the route to see in Alushta on your own is the rotunda. Ideas further along Gorky Street towards the sea. After 200 meters you will see a circle with a spinning figure of a seahorse, and to the left will be the entrance to the Alushta embankment.

At the end of the embankment there is a famous Greek-style rotunda.

The rotunda was installed in Alushta in 1951, at which time the embankment was being restored after the Great Patriotic War. At that time there was a shortage of everything, including building materials, fortunately one person helped cement factory, and a German anti-landing pillbox left after the war was used at the base of the Alushta rotunda.

To the left of the rotunda is the city beach of Alushta, the most popular and crowded. Here you can relax and admire the rotunda.

You can eat on a budget in the “At Home” canteen at the very beginning of Parkovaya Street.

What to see in Alushta in one day: Primorsky Park

Next on the list of what to see in Alushta on your own is Primorsky Park. At the end of Parkovaya Street you need to turn left, we will get to Primorsky Park. This park was opened in 1957. It’s a good place to take a break from the heat in the shade of trees - cedars, cypresses, oaks. The Primorsky Park has several alleys, playgrounds and walking paths. On the right side there will be a beautiful dacha of the merchant Stakheev.

Dolphinarium "Nemo"

At the end of Primorsky Park near Revkomovsky Lane there is the Nemo Dolphinarium.

Here a ticket to the show costs 500 rubles. in the 1st row and 800 rub. in rows 2-6. The show is held every day at 12.00, 15.00 and 18.00. You probably already guessed why the first row is cheaper. You will be wet from splashing water.

Church of the Crimean Saints and Theodore Stratelates in Alushta

The Temple of the Crimean Saints and Theodore Stratelates in Alushta is located 350 meters from the Nemo Dolphinarium. You need to walk along Revkomovsky Lane and exit to Kalyadin Lane. The temple was built in 1842, and its style combines Gothic elements.

Caucasian captive

The next place to see in Alushta on your own is the house that was filmed in the film Prisoner of the Caucasus. After the temple we go to the house from the Caucasian captive along Krapivny Lane. You won't see anything special there, but you can look at the house itself. There are steps leading up to the house.

Aluston Fortress

Then we return back to the Church of the Crimean Saints and Theodore Stratilates in Alushta and turn right onto Vladimir Khromykh Street and go to the Aluston fortress. Now there is little left of the fortress; you can see one lower tower and a wall, which they use for their own needs local residents. But this is the only fortress in the city that was built in the 6th century.

Professor's Corner

After the fortress, you need to go to the trolleybus station and go out again to the monument in the form of a seahorse, only this time turn right, pass the Riviera Sunrise hotel and go out to the Professor’s Corner embankment. This is the most beautiful embankment in the city and the most best beaches. There are ordinary beaches, and there are themed ones, for example, in the form of thatched huts.

Along the embankment of the Professor's Corner there are many shops, cafes and good hotels. This best area to rent a hotel in Alushta.

Here you can walk, swim and relax. By the way, if you don’t want to walk with your feet, there are electric cars running along the embankment that will take you to any point on the beach for 100 rubles.

1.3 km from the beginning of the Alushta embankment there is the Professor's Corner bus station on Kosmomolskaya Street. On the right side there are two museums - the house-museum of A. Beketov and the house-museum of I.S. Shmeleva.

House-Museum of A.N. Beketova

So, the next place to see in Alushta on your own is the house-museum of A.N. Beketova.

Alexey Nikolaevich Beketov is a famous architect who built the Villa “Marina” and the drama theater in Simferopol. Today you can visit his house-museum, take a walk in the fenced area (free) and go inside (entrance costs 100 rubles). For students entrance is 50 rubles.

House-Museum of I.S. Shmeleva

Near the house-museum of A.N. Beketov there is a house-museum of Shmelev I.S., in which he lived for only 4 years. It is located on a mountain, you need to climb there along a grove with coniferous trees.

At the top there is a view of the sea and the embankment of the Professor's Corner in Alushta.

That’s all, this is where our route of what to see in Alushta on your own in one day ends. We return back to the stop on Kosomolskaya Street. Trolleybuses and minibuses stop here to the bus station. A trolleybus ride costs 14 rubles. We take any transport. As a result, we arrive at the bus station where we started our journey in the morning. Now you know what you can see in Alushta on your own in 1 day. The city's attractions are within walking distance, but you will have to walk a lot this day.

So, today we saw the city of Alushta in one day: the Alushta Aquarium, the Watercolor and Nemo Dolphinarium, the Crimea in Miniature Park, the rotunda, the Primorsky Park, the Church of the Crimean Saints and Theodore Stratilates in Alushta, the house from the Caucasian Captive, the fortress Aluston, Professor's Corner, A. Beketov's house-museum and I.S. Shmeleva.

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