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A correctly chosen boarding house, a good sanatorium or hotel is almost always a guarantee of a successful and fulfilling vacation. In Crimea, this important component is complemented by a beneficial microclimate, sea air, numerous beaches and breathtaking mountain beauty.
A review of the 10 best hotels in Crimea, beautiful and most modern hotels on the coast allows you to choose the most suitable vacation option for different categories of vacationers: families with children, cheerful groups of young people, romantic couples.
Visa-free visits to Crimean resorts are also of great importance, where vacationers are offered a service that is not inferior to popular foreign hotels, including an all-inclusive system. The top 10 best hotels on the coast include both expensive hotels in Crimea, where the elite vacation, and mid-price boarding houses with the best price-quality ratio.
Hotels
The list of the ten best hotels in Crimea includes hotels and boarding houses from Yalta to Feodosia, located in picturesque corners of the peninsula, as well as close to historical places and attractions of the Crimean coast.
According to reviews from tourists, the best hotels in Crimea offer a vacation that is in no way inferior in quality to foreign resorts, and taking into account Russian-speaking staff and familiar surroundings, they make it much more attractive for Russians. In their opinion, the rating of hotels largely depends on the variety and quality of services offered to guests who are already spoiled by the level of service of foreign resorts.
Below is the top 10 best hotels in Crimea that meet the highest requirements of tourists.
Villa Elena 5*, Yalta
The list of popular hotels for holidays in Crimea is headed by “Villa Elena” - a 5-star hotel in the center of Yalta, with traditions dating back to 1912 and an atmosphere of sincere hospitality. World-class service and an introduction to new facets of the Crimean peninsula is what distinguishes it from other hotels. A pleasant bonus is the view balconies and terraces that provide sea and mountain landscapes, contemplation of the ancient streets of Yalta and the golden-domed Alexander Nevsky Cathedral.
The design of the historical hotel building belongs to the great master L.N. Shapovalov, the same one who created the Belaya Dacha of the writer A.P. Chekhov in Yalta. At one time, the mansion was rightfully considered the tallest building in the city and boasted one of the first elevators on the peninsula.
Careful reconstruction carried out in 2003-2007 preserved the special charm of the building. The hundred-year-old elevator still operates today, and luxury is created by: spacious terraces and balconies, handmade furniture from Italy, exquisite paintings on the walls, and antique-style bathrooms.
Exactly one hundred years later - in 2012 - a modern hotel building was opened, filled with coziness and comfort, as well as an atmosphere of discreet luxury.
Hotel services: conference service, banquet service, culinary master classes, gastronomic tours, individual and group catering, transfer, unique excursions, spa, beauty salon, floristry salon, Pocherk art gallery.
The best hotel in Crimea was highly appreciated by such famous guests as Alla Pugacheva and Maxim Galkin, Igor Krutoy, Kristina Orbakaite, Jennifer Lopez and others.
Hotel Vintage, New World
Among relict plants and juniper thickets, on the shore of Novosvetskaya Bay there is a vintage hotel “Novy Svet”. The hotel is a four-story mansion with 40 rooms (standard, studio, suites and apartments) accommodating up to 70 guests. The building also houses a fish restaurant.
The price of your stay at the hotel includes a set menu breakfast, Internet access, use of sun loungers on the beach and guarded parking services. For children there is a playground and a children's room with educational games and creative workshops.
For an additional fee, the hotel offers a massage room, a wood-fired sauna, a beauty salon, laundry services and a tour desk.
The hotel's restaurant will delight gourmets with fresh seafood and delicacies prepared from local farm products. For lovers of the foamy drink, a champagne bar is open, which offers a large selection of collectible New World champagne and foreign sparkling wines.
Hotel "Scarlet Sails" in Crimea
Hotel "Scarlet Sails" is located in Feodosia and is located 50 meters from the sea on the Embankment. The beach is located 7 km from the hotel, and the hotel’s own transport delivers vacationers to it free of charge.
Guests are accommodated in 53 rooms of various categories with spacious terraces offering beautiful views of the park and the sea. Each room is equipped with air conditioning, cable TV, minibar, telephone, free Wi-Fi, safe and independent heating.
The hotel has created conditions to accommodate guests with disabilities. Children under 3 years old stay free. Excellent conditions have been created for vacationers with children: an equipped playground, a special area in the heated pool, classes in the children's room under the guidance of professional animators.
All hotel guests are offered access to the AsSol Beauty and Health Center, which has a swimming pool, sauna and gym. The services of massage therapists are provided, and it is possible to undergo a course of oxygen therapy, treatment with mud and salt baths.
Resort complex GoldenResort
The Golden Sanatorium, located in Alushta, offers a comfortable stay with wellness on an all-inclusive basis. The resort offers cozy rooms, three buffet meals a day, access to a health center and a free shuttle to the private beach with sun loungers, towels and umbrellas.
Everything here is organized for guests with children: animation programs, a children's club, a rope park, a mini zoo and a children's pool. Accommodation for children under 7 years old is free (with meals and a full range of services provided).
Sports grounds are organized for all vacationers and equipment for practicing various sports is provided; there is a large outdoor pool with heated water and an indoor pool, available in any season.
Boarding house "Sea" in Crimea
Hotel "More" is among the best Crimean SPA resorts. It is located in a picturesque place in Alushta, called the Professor's Corner, on the seashore, at the foot of Mount Kastel. The hotel complex includes 11 villas, which provide conditions for a family or romantic holiday.
The health complex provides all the opportunities for a full-fledged children's holiday: there are several playgrounds on the beach and in the hotel park, and there is a children's room where exciting activities are held with animators and teachers. A baby cot can be provided upon request, and the restaurant has a special menu for children.
The pride of the hotel is the Aquarius health center, which offers guests treatments such as therapeutic and aqua massage, thalassotherapy, aqua gymnastics, mud applications and much more.
Meals at the hotel are provided in several restaurants serving buffet and a la carte menus. On site there is a pizzeria, a grill bar, a café-pastry shop and a Belvedere terrace with a beautiful sea view.
The boarding house "More" provides for rent several conference rooms with the necessary equipment, provides assistance in holding banquets, weddings, receptions and business lunches.
Hotel "Mriya", Opolznevoye
The Mriya Resort&Spa complex belongs to the Crimean premium resorts. It includes a 5-star hotel, medical and spa centers, and a congress center.
The unusual architecture of the hotel (designed by Norman Foster) attracts a large number of Russian and foreign tourists, who are accommodated in 408 rooms.
The restaurants and bars of the complex offer: European, Asian, Italian cuisine in a buffet format and an a la carte menu; the wine collection is replenished with drinks from French, Italian and Spanish wineries.
For kids, there are animation activities, children's parties, karaoke and disco in the Metropolis entertainment center, games in open areas, swimming in heated children's areas of the pool.
Hotel “1001 nights”, Miskhor
In a cozy corner of the Crimean coast – Miskhor – there is a complex in the oriental style “1001 nights”. The hotel has 58 rooms of varying comfort and operates on an all-inclusive basis.
Guests of the complex have access to: the “White” restaurant, serving a buffet system with free alcoholic and non-alcoholic local drinks, a cozy oriental-style coffee shop and the “Padishah” bar with refreshing cocktails, located near the pool.
On the veranda, located on the roof of the hotel, there is a spacious gym, equipped with modern exercise equipment, showers and changing rooms. In the courtyard there is a swimming pool with a waterfall, countercurrent, geysers and hydromassage. Vacationers can take advantage of the spa complex, which offers three types of baths, various types of massage, and the services of cosmetologists, hairdressers and makeup artists.
Playgrounds are open for children, entertainment events and discos are provided, and there is a children's room where you can use the services of a nanny for an additional fee.
Hotel "Yalta-Intourist"
Yalta-Intourist is the largest recreation center on the Crimean coast. In 2017, the complex was replenished with new GreenPark buildings located on the territory of Massandra Park. The availability of rooms of different price categories allows us to accommodate guests taking into account individual needs.
For vacationers there are:
- 25 restaurants and bars;
- Facial and body rejuvenation center, including mud rejuvenation center;
- swimming pool complex;
- Vorontsovskie baths;
- salt cave;
- sports and fitness rooms with panoramic views;
- exotic animal petting zoo "Planet of the Apes and Wild Cats";
- aquarium;
- planetarium with a spherical cinema.
There is a club called “Umka” for children, where professional teachers teach classes in schools of aesthetics and astronomy, and a center for young leaders.
The sea and the beach are what many vacationers flock to Crimea for. The beach of the Yalta-Intourist complex is the owner of the Blue Flag (certificate of compliance with high European standards), confirming cleanliness, comfort and safety throughout the entire territory.
Crimean Breeze, Parkovoye
Hotel "Crimean Breeze" is located in the village of Parkovoye. Guests can enjoy: outdoor swimming pools with sea water, a private beach, a spa, tennis courts, convenient parking and complimentary Wi-Fi. The hotel offers individually decorated apartments and rooms, and can also rent a luxury villa.
Riviera Sunrise, Alushta
Built according to the best international standards, the hotel complex is considered one of the most popular spa hotels in the city of Alushta and includes two buildings - modern (146 rooms) and historical (63 rooms). The hotel has a private beach and a beautiful park.
Transport
The main transport hubs of the peninsula are Simferopol and Kerch. You can get to Crimea by plane (Simferopol airport) or across the Kerch Strait using a ferry. You can get to Crimea by train only with a transfer to regular buses in Anapa or Krasnodar, having issued a “Single ticket to Crimea”.
Inside the peninsula, all major cities are connected by bus or trolleybus services. The marine terminals of Yalta and Sevastopol receive passenger and cruise ships plying the Black Sea.
The only way to get to Crimea by car is by ferry across the Kerch Strait.
All popular hotels in Crimea listed in the rating provide transfer services to guests for an additional fee.
Vacationers in Crimea are offered a large selection of excursions to interesting places: Vorontsov and Yusupov palaces in Yalta, Swallow's Nest, cable car to Ai-Petri, Genoese fortress in Sudak, wine tasting tours to the New World and much more.
The long-awaited summer is getting closer, for most - the holiday season. And we are all probably attracted by the warm salty sea. In recent years, more and more tourists are again choosing Crimean resorts for their holidays. And there are many of them! With a variety of conditions: in Crimea there are mountains and plains, areas with dry and humid air, sandy and pebble beaches, noisy resort towns and quiet small villages...
In our review we will remind you of the most popular holiday destinations in Crimea. There will be excellent options for both a “wild” holiday and a more comfortable one; both for parents with children and for youth groups - choose!
So, first we will go to the southern coast of Crimea. And of course, you need to start with its pearl - the exquisite and interesting Yalta.
Yalta
Actually, Yalta is now the center of an entire resort area, which includes nearby villages, although we will talk specifically about the city. Yalta, dating back to the very beginning of our era, is full of unique historical monuments. Thanks to the unique healing climate and beautiful landscapes, even during the times of Tsarist Russia, it became a famous resort, even a symbol of luxurious holidays, as evidenced by the famous Livadia, Yusupov and Vorontsov palaces located nearby, the Swallow's Nest fortress and others.
Since Yalta is the largest city on the southern coast of Crimea, it has a developed infrastructure: many cafes and restaurants, shops and entertainment centers, a zoo and a water park.
" This is a resort for those who choose comfort and seek to explore the sights. There certainly won’t be a shortage of excursions and hikes in Yalta: it’s not far from the Massandra wine factory, the Uchan-su waterfall, the Nikitsky botanical garden...
At the same time, Yalta is the most expensive Crimean resort, and during the peak season it is very crowded. In addition, the beaches are not very conveniently located, and the descent into the water here is often steep.
Alupka
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A satellite of Yalta, Alupka is a “record holder” for the number of palaces and mansions built on its land about one hundred to two hundred years ago. The most famous of them, of course, is Vorontsovsky. Another pearl of Alupka is the huge Vorontsovsky (Alupkinsky) park, which is already about two hundred years old, and where hundreds of species of trees and shrubs grow.
" Although there is not much entertainment here, in terms of natural beauty Alupka is probably the champion among Crimean resorts. Once upon a time, houses were built right along the mountain paths, and from the steep streets of the city center there is a wonderful view of the coast.
Alupka, like all the satellites of Yalta, is also more of a resort for a comfortable stay.
In addition, Mount Ai-Petri protects the city from the cold wind, the climate here is mild, and there are beaches for every taste. There is a free city beach, there is a “Children’s Baths” beach with clean water, and there is a “Lazurny” beach convenient for car enthusiasts. In addition, you can relax on the “wild” beaches, because the city stretches along the sea for 4 kilometers, and there are many places for swimming.
Gurzuf
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This resort village, located in a cozy bay ten kilometers from Yalta, is distinguished by pebble beaches, unlike most of the surrounding sandy ones. True, you will have to go down quite steep slopes to the sea.
Another characteristic “sign” of it is two rocks protruding from the sea, Adalary, a natural monument.
" And in the center of Gurzuf there is the Genoese rock with the ruins of an ancient fortress - this area has a rich history, both Greeks and Khazars once lived here...
Gurzuf is known for its famous vacationers - Chekhov, Korovin lived here, Mayakovsky, Chaliapin, Repin, Surikov visited. Although now it is a fairly crowded (in season) place - there are many restaurants, shops and clubs - but the nightlife is not particularly active.
Gurzuf is also famous for its underwater world; it is a favorite place for divers. And from here you can climb to the highest point of the peninsula, Mount Roman-Kosh.
Foros
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The southernmost point of Crimea, the village of Foros is located 40 kilometers from Yalta. Foros is a fairly elite Crimean resort with an interesting seabed, a small pebble beach, fenced with huge rocks.
" Foros became especially famous in August 1991, when President Gorbachev and his family were held here at his dacha. And in the 30s, Gorky lived and worked here (the Soviet government gave the writer a dacha).
However, a relatively inexpensive holiday is also possible here if you are lucky enough to find accommodation in the private sector or a mini-hotel. Foros is famous for its beautiful historical park, founded 200 years ago, with fountains, gazebos, and fancy plants. And also the Foros Church, as if floating above the sea. Near the church, to which a mountain serpentine leads, there is an observation deck with an unforgettable view of the sea.
Simeiz
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Of the resorts on the southern coast of Crimea, Simeiz is perhaps the most democratic - the village mainly develops recreation in the private sector, it is quite calm here, there are no special attractions. Although the proximity to Yalta (18 km) allows easy access to the famous Crimean palaces and parks.
" Simeiz is very beautiful: cypress alleys, steep slopes to the sea, expressive Mount Koshka.
The climate here, as on the entire South Coast, is mild; all beaches are large-pebble. The most famous and beautiful beach is at the Diva rock. Snorkeling equipment can be rented. And next to the wild Blue Bay beach (which, however, is often visited by a nudist crowd) there is a water park.
In general, Simeiz is known as a youth resort: active sports games on the beach, diving, discos make it not the quietest place in the summer season. Prices in shops and restaurants here are quite high.
Alushta
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The peculiarity of this resort that makes it very popular is dry, warm and clean air, which is useful primarily for people with lung diseases. Alushta is also protected by a semi-ring of mountains from cold winds; there are a variety of beaches - both sandy and pebble.
There are many boarding houses and hotels, private beaches and cafes - in a word, all the conditions for a comfortable, civilized and inexpensive holiday, although in general the prices here are lower than in neighboring resort towns and villages. In Alushta there is a wonderful terrarium-aquarium, and along the coast you can admire the famous Crimean vineyards.
"And around Alushta there are many natural and historical attractions: Mount Kastel with the remains of an ancient fortress and the Valley of the Ghost, Mount Chatyr-Dag and the Crimean Nature Reserve with beech and pine forests, Bird Islands and the Jur-Jur waterfall...
In short, there is something to see! For those who want to see all the pearls of Crimea at once, an amazing park “Crimea in Miniature” has been created in Alushta - you can feel like Gulliver!
Now we will move from the mountainous, most “civilized” southern coast to the steppe, flat western coast. Its shallow sandy beaches traditionally attract tourists with children. Most of the Crimean sanatoriums are also located here.
Evpatoria
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The most “healing” city of Crimea, and one of the oldest - people settled here already in the 6th century BC! Well, in Soviet times, Evpatoria (with its satellite city of Saki) became a center of recreational recreation, especially for children: there are dozens of sanatoriums, water and mud baths. After all, Evpatoria has very warm water, a mild but rather hot climate, long, shallow beaches near the shore (about 14 kilometers).
Now it is still convenient to relax in Evpatoria with children. Prices here are relatively low, there is a lot of entertainment - a dolphinarium, a water park (a real inflatable island), rental stations. Like any fairly large resort city, Evpatoria has a well-developed infrastructure, many shops and cafes, and also hosts concerts of pop stars.
"There is something to see in Evpatoria: you can walk around the ancient Old Town with its narrow streets, or take a ride on a tram. There is a Muslim monastery here, into whose territory tourists are allowed, an Orthodox temple; In general, a variety of faiths coexist in Yevpatoria.
Sevastopol
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Although Sevastopol traditionally does not belong to the resorts and generally stands somewhat apart from the Crimean cities, nevertheless, there is a sea, beaches, hotels - which means there are a lot of vacationers! By the way, this is the longest swimming season in Crimea, it lasts from the end of May to the end of October.
Of course, since Sevastopol is a military port, the main base of the Black Sea Fleet, there are many monuments related to its heroic history, for example, the Malakhov Kurgan memorial, the diarama “the assault on Sapun Mountain on May 7, 1944.”
" The most famous military landmark is the panorama of the defense of Sevastopol, dedicated to the war of 1855. And on the last Sunday of July, on Navy Day, a parade of warships takes place here, and an almost real naval battle takes place.
Arriving in Sevastopol, you can’t help but visit the remains of the ancient city of Chersonesos, founded by the Greeks 25 centuries ago! By the way, it was here that the Kiev prince Vladimir was once baptized.
Balaklava Bay is very beautiful, hidden in a secluded strait, always sheltered from the waves, with an embankment and small houses on the slope. And, of course, one of the pearls of Sevastopol is Cape Fiolent with the ancient St. George Monastery “hanging” over the sea.
Nikolaevka
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For those who want to relax in a quieter and more peaceful place, rather than in noisy cities, this steppe resort village is the perfect choice.
" Nikolaevka is popular both among guests of Crimea and among residents of its central part, since it is easy to get here (minibuses run regularly from Simferopol), prices here are low, and the warm sea and sandy beach are no worse than on the entire West Coast.
On Nikolaevka beach there are inflatable slides and jet skis with bananas. On the embankment there are attractions and slot machines. There are discos in the center of the village, so vacationers with children are better off staying closer to the outskirts.
Well, if you want additional entertainment, you can go to the Banana Republic water park, half an hour away - there will be entertainment for every taste and age! And it’s not at all difficult to get to Sevastopol and Yevpatoria, with their attractions, from here.
Popovka
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Another small village not far from Evpatoria.
" This is one of the most environmentally friendly places in Crimea, with dry healthy air, minimal precipitation and wonderful beaches, some of the best on the peninsula.
A wide strip of fine white sand, clear water and shallow waters off the coast is a real paradise for families with small children. The swimming season in Popovka is also one of the longest - from mid-May to October.
Popovka, which just a few years ago had neither entertainment nor special amenities, has recently been rapidly developing, new boarding houses are being built, although prices here are still quite affordable. This is a good option for a quiet and budget family vacation.
The entertainment industry is also developing - you can hang glider and ride a horse, go down a water slide or rent a catamaran.
Eastern Crimea is a comparatively less “resort” area than the elite South or the salubrious West. But the water here is usually warmer than on the South Coast, and there’s a lot to see!
Kerch
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Kerch is not only a resort, it is a developed and beautiful port city. The Kerch Peninsula is washed by two seas at once - the Black and Azov, and you can plunge into both in one day! To relax closer to the beach, it is better to live in the suburbs. Quiet, calm sandy beaches, a minimum of noisy bars and discos - an excellent option for families with children. Well, it won’t be a matter of interesting forays; there is something to see in Kerch.
“It was near the eastern part of Crimea that in ancient times many naval battles took place - there is a deep sea, convenient for navigation. Therefore, near every city there are the remains of ancient fortresses of the defenders of the peninsula.
There are even two of them in Kerch: Totlebena and Yeni-kale, and they are located within the city limits - getting to them is not difficult.
You can visit Mount Mithridates, where the Obelisk of Glory is located, go down to the famous Kerch catacombs, and even go to an ostrich farm with your kids.
Feodosia
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Another ancient maritime city, founded back in VI. BC. The ruins of fortresses and houses also remind us of its turbulent history. However, Feodosia is primarily a popular resort, with several sand and shell beaches with a total length of about 15 kilometers, very warm water and a developed tourist infrastructure. There are entertainment centers, restaurants, a dolphinarium and an amusement park.
"In addition, in Feodosia there is a famous art gallery and the Aivazovsky house-museum, as well as the Green Museum. Festivals are held, tours of famous artists - in a word, life is in full swing!
In Feodosia you can stay both in the private sector and in campsites, boarding houses and hotels. For those who want a beach holiday, it is better, again, to look for options in the suburbs, closer to the sea. It must be said that prices here are not very high, and, thanks to the attractiveness of Feodosia for different segments of vacationers, the beaches are very crowded during the season.
Zander
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The sunniest place in Crimea! There are almost no cloudy days here in the summer. The city is located in a valley, and you can only get to it along a steep mountain serpentine road. Vacationers also have to make small mountain descents to get to the sea - the city slopes steeply down the slope.
Pike perch is a champion in one more thing - only here there are beaches with quartz sand. Beautiful mountain landscapes, more than a hundred species of fish and birds living here, a large beach, a well-preserved Genoese fortress of the 11th century... All this makes small Sudak very attractive for recreation, so during the season (by the way, it is relatively short here, from late June to early September ) it can be crowded here, and the prices are quite high.
The town itself is very green, with cypress alleys and pine parks, unusually clean, pine-sea air. There are many restaurants and shops here, and there is a water park.
" Festivals are held - the most famous are knightly fencing battles, which are held right in the ancient fortress.
New World
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This village is a neighbor of Sudak, it is only 5 kilometers away. It gained fame thanks to the champagne production plant founded here by Prince Golitsyn back in the century before last. However, its favorable location in a closed bay, long swimming season and extraordinary picturesqueness made it a popular resort destination.
"The water in the three bays of the village has three different shades, and if you walk along the Golitsyn tourist trail you can look into them...
In a word, its old name “Paradise” (Paradise) speaks volumes.
Around the New World there is a botanical reserve with relict pines and junipers - you can walk and enjoy the healing air. By the way, it was in the New World that the films “Amphibian Man” and “Treasure Island” were once filmed.
This resort is suitable for those who are not looking for entertainment, but want to admire the beautiful nature, improve their health, and... do not save money.
Koktebel
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Historically, this is an elegant, even somewhat aristocratic resort: low mountains around a valley gently sloping down to the sea, and below is a small village that has seen many famous writers and artists in the last century.
“Koktebel was a fashionable “dacha” place a hundred years ago: M. Voloshin lived here (and there is his house-museum), and Gorky, A. Tolstoy, Bryusov, Bulgakov visited him...
Today Koktebel is a resort predominantly for youth. Prices here are quite high, although there is a wide selection of accommodation of different levels, from hotels to private rooms.
There are mountains here (the Karadag Nature Reserve) and a steppe nearby; the village stretches along the sea itself, so Koktebel is perfect for lovers of hiking. The beaches here are narrow, but there is a choice between pebble and sand, and for extreme sports enthusiasts there is a special nudist beach nearby. The sea is warm and usually calm.
Although there is not much entertainment in Koktebel - let’s note the opportunities for diving, surfing, gliding, which are traditionally presented here - in the summer it can be very festive here: a number of youth festivals take place, the most famous of them “Jazz Koktebel”. There is also a factory in Koktebel that produces fine wines and cognac, where you can go for a tasting.
Ordzhonikidze
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A neighbor of the famous Koktebel, the more modest village of Ordzhonikidze is suitable for an economical holiday option. Ordzhonikidze is located far from major highways, so it is quiet and relatively uncrowded.
The sandy beaches here are free (there are six of them!), and accommodation can be found in a variety of categories. From here you can walk to Koktebel, or ride a bike. The picturesque mountains surrounding the village are quite accessible for hiking and climbing.
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 the status of a populated area, although it was isolated territorially; 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, but 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 the west coast. Here are the resorts of Crimea, famous for their sandy beaches, shallow sea, and there are children's health resorts and camps. These are Saki, Evpatoria, Zaozernoye, Nikolaevka, Peschanoye, Lyubimovka.
The best resort in Crimea for children's holidays is 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 the southern resorts of Crimea. Especially to Greater Yalta, which specializes in the treatment of such diseases. In addition, the South Coast is a place for a luxurious 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 along with them – fans of 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!
It’s best to plan a good vacation in advance, but often, when choosing dates and a list of things, many people forget to take care of the vacation program. In this article we will look at the best places on the Crimean Peninsula that will not disappoint with their attractions.
On the territory of Crimea there are many beautiful resort towns with a rich history, and so that you can get the maximum pleasure and impressions from your vacation, we have created this article. From it you will learn in which localities the entertainment infrastructure is most developed, and you will be able to create for yourself a kind of rating of the best resorts in Crimea in 2018.
Yalta
So, let's begin our acquaintance with this sunny peninsula from Yalta. It has been known as a resort since the 18th century, mainly thanks to the royal family and eminent noble houses of St. Petersburg and Moscow. Yalta was very popular in those days, and many nobles built their estates there. Among the architectural monuments of great historical and cultural significance are undoubtedly the Livadia, Vorontsov and Massandra palaces.
In the evening, after a day full of excursions, you should definitely visit the Yalta embankment to feel the warm sea breeze, hear the sound of the sea, and take a walk among the cypresses and plane trees. This walk will give you a lot of pleasant impressions, regardless of whether you then have a restful sleep or a stormy night full of entertainment.
Evpatoria
Yevpatoria can be called another memorable resort city. Its history begins with the city of Kerkinitis, founded by the ancient Greeks around the 5th century BC, but later this city was destroyed, and very few architectural references to this time remain.
However, this cannot be said about the period of the Crimean Khanate, to which many historical architectural monuments, such as mosques, belong. The main one is the Juma-Jami Mosque, which is famous for its sophisticated architecture and rich history. In addition, in Evpatoria there are two large water parks, a dolphinarium and beaches for every taste, from small pebbles to pure white sand.
Alushta
A sunny city on the South Coast, located between Simferopol and Yalta. An impressive number of comfortable sanatoriums and hotels made this resort very tempting for tourists. The city's entertainment infrastructure also includes a water park, a dolphinarium and aquariums, and in addition there are many large and small entertainment venues. Renting housing in Alushta has always been significantly more affordable than in Yalta, and the presence of beautiful beaches makes this a very attractive choice for a vacation.
Sevastopol
This city is famous for the ruins of the ancient city of Chersonesos and many other monuments. The history of its attractions stretches from antiquity to the present day. Sevastopol is a city of military glory. At the beginning of the Great Patriotic War, after the German army invaded Crimea, a desperate defense of the city began, which lasted for 250 days - from October 1941 to July 1942. At the very end of the war, on May 1, 1945, Sevastopol was awarded the honorary status of a hero city. This event is reflected in the architectural features of the city; memorials can be found on almost every corner; the museum of dioramas and panoramas attracts special attention from tourists.
Foros
A small town on the southern coast of Crimea, the most memorable attraction of which is the Foros Church, which rises on a steep cliff. There are no large cities or ports near Foros, and there are no other industrial complexes nearby, which has the best effect on the ecology of this corner of the peninsula. This feature makes it practically a protected area, and largely due to this, Foros is famous for having some of the cleanest beaches in Crimea.
Balaclava
The southwestern coast of Crimea is famous for the city of Balaklava. This settlement gained popularity thanks to the unique bay in which it is located. The city itself is not large, but it is not lacking in attractions:
- Genoese fortress;
- The Church of the Twelve Apostles is one of the oldest churches in Crimea;
- picturesque rocks with grottoes at Cape Aya.
In addition, Balaklava is known for its remote beaches, which can only be reached by boat.
Parthenite
The village of Partenit is located in the very center of the southern coast of Crimea. Its calling card is Bear Mountain, which borders the Partheni Valley from the southwest. Partenit is also known for its well-maintained small pebble beaches. This village is perfect for a family holiday because it is a very quiet place after nine o'clock in the evening. Only a few coastal establishments welcome guests, but even they are mostly represented by small restaurants overlooking the sea.
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Crimea is a unique place in all respects, and now we will try to make a rating of the best places in Crimea for recreation, as criteria we will focus on the cost and living conditions, attractions located nearby and transport links. It is rich both culturally and historically. There are separate cities and towns on the peninsula, holidays in which will allow you to see such an amazing amount of natural beauty and a wide variety of attractions that you would only see if you went on a trip to several countries at once.
1. The southern coast of Crimea (SC) is the best place to relax
The most popular and sought-after tourist destination on the peninsula, without any doubt, is the strip of land from Mount Kara Dag to Cape Ai-Petri - the southern coast of Crimea (SC), where every tourist who first arrives in Crimea tries to go. The South Coast is especially loved by those who prefer active recreation and have no shortage of funds. It is in this part of Crimea that there are such pearls and places of tourist pilgrimage as Massandra, Livadia, Yalta, Pertenit, Gurzuf, Solnechnaya Dolina, Alupka, Miskhor.
The most popular in the tourist environment are Bolshaya Alupka and Bolshaya Yalta. It is in these parts of the southern coast of Crimea that the mountains most closely approach the sea. The air here has healing properties. It is saturated with phytoncides and beneficial ions. In addition to Crimea, such a unique microclimate is characteristic only of the Côte d'Azur of France.
When you go to the south coast, you will find absolutely everything for an interesting and extremely comfortable holiday. There are upscale boarding houses, wonderful hotels and specially equipped beaches. In this part of Crimea there are numerous children’s camps, and numerous health resorts and sanatoriums, where you can not only have a wonderful rest, but also improve your health.
The South Coast is also famous for its stunning sights. Here you will see the famous Marble Cave, Jur-Jur waterfall, Genoese fortress, Massandra and Vorontsov palaces. Go on vacation with, and you will get incomparable pleasure from excursions and viewing historical sights and architectural beauties.
2. Western region
Mostly those who are tired of the noise of big cities and want to relax and gain strength go to the west of the peninsula. Here are located such well-known and popular tourist villages as Nikolaevka, Saki, Olenevka, Peschanoye, Mezhvodnoye.
In the western part of Crimea there are no forests or mountains, and the maritime climate here is amazingly mixed with the steppe. Free air circulation across the plain makes it incredibly rich in ions of healing microelements and sea salts.
The beaches are sandy and small pebble. All of them are very spacious and therefore comfortable for relaxation. There are no large crowds of vacationers here. Accommodation prices in the region are the most reasonable, and those who like to get closer to nature set up tent camps on the coast every year.
You will be able to visit the Turkish baths, Balaklava Bay, Tauride Chersonesos, and the Greco-Scythian settlement of Kara-Tobe.
3. Eastern coast of Crimea
The New World is a pleasant and diverse place
You will be enchanted by the magnificent landscapes of the New World. Here you can inhale to your heart's content the healing aroma of juniper groves and enjoy the freshness of the sea breeze.
From here it is extremely convenient to travel along all the popular tourist routes of the peninsula. The New World has a delightful sea of various shades from blue to emerald green. The beaches here are not sandy, but the pebbles provide amazing transparency and purity of the sea water.
Sudak is the best vacation spot for young people in Crimea!
Sudak is perfect for youth recreation, both for married couples and groups of young and energetic people, and is truly considered the best place for youth recreation. Sudak has many night entertainment venues, bars and cafes that are open until late at night or even until the morning. In addition to night entertainment, Sudak also has a water park, which is unique in its own way in Crimea; the water park has the longest free fall distance on the Rocket attraction.
One of the main attractive aspects of Sudak is the low cost of living with fairly good service; the city also has well-developed transport links with other resorts and cities of Crimea. Due to all of the above, Sudak is so popular among young people, because a huge number of young people flock here, which is not difficult to notice when going out to the city embankment in the evening or just walking along the evening streets of the city.
4. Central Crimea
There is no sea in the center of the peninsula. That is why there are completely different opportunities for travel and excursion programs here. You will be able to see a variety of caves, canyons, valleys, waterfalls. There are all kinds of climbing opportunities here. The central attraction of the region is the Valley of Ghosts. Also here are Bakhchisarai with the Khan's palace, the Chufut-Kale fortress, and the medieval Assumption Monastery, which is carved into the rock.
In the center of the peninsula you will see such stunning and majestic mountain ranges as Karabi-Yayla, Dolgorukovskaya Yayla, Demerdzhi Yayla.
Rating of the best resort towns in Crimea
Yalta is a completely unique place. The city has everything for a luxurious holiday. Here you can enjoy walks, nightlife, relaxing on the beach. Yalta can be called an open-air museum. Walking along it, you will see stunning estates, palaces, churches, parks, and architectural monuments. Go on an enchanting boat trip or sign up for a land excursion and you're guaranteed to have a great time. The city is full of first-class restaurants, cafes, attractions, and recreational parks. Therefore, you will not be bored for a minute and it deservedly takes first place in the ranking.
2. Evpatoria is the best place to relax with children
If you want to have a wonderful vacation with your kids and are looking for the best place to relax with children, go to Yevpatoria. Here you will find a shallow, warm sea, a sandy beach ideal for children's fun, and a climate recommended by many pediatricians. Since the times of the Soviet Union, city beaches have been used as an equipped children's playground, which opens to a huge swimming pool - the sea. Over time, the beach infrastructure has improved. Here you will find dolphinariums, water parks, slides, playgrounds, concerts for kids, and fun attractions.
3. Alushta - incredible and endless sea and mountains
The sea is far from the only criterion for a high-class holiday. There is one more criterion - mountains. In Alushta, you will immerse yourself in an endless extravaganza of blue-green colors, and they will heal your soul and make you love life in all its splendor. The mountains will become a real source of inspiration for you. In Alushta you can also get great pleasure from visiting the medieval Funa fortress, the Valley of Ghosts and the Jur-Dzhur waterfall.
4. Legendary Sevastopol - the best historical and cultural city of Crimea
Sevastopol is another wonderful place to spend time with taste and pleasure. Here you will find many museums and attractions. On the territory of the city there is such a rich nature reserve as Tauride Chersonese. It houses the ruins of an amphitheater built thousands of years ago, where you can watch an interesting performance by torchlight. In the city you will see numerous fortresses, cave monasteries, and Cape Fiolent. Sevastopol can be called an ideal city for those who love active recreation and strive to scuba dive.
5. Feodosia is a truly soulful and calm city
Feodosia is a unique city in all respects, because history lives here as modernity. In addition, here you will also find an incredibly healing climate. The local beach is recognized as one of the healthiest in the world. It is simply enormously wide, which avoids crowding. The city also has a special Children's Beach, which is simply ideal for relaxing with kids. It is small enough and completely eliminates any danger. In Feodosia you will find many of the most incredible entertainment for every taste.
So, according to reviews from tourists, Yalta is the absolute leader in the rating as a place with beautiful scenery and an incredible amount of all kinds of entertainment. Evpatoria is the leader in the number of families with children, and the New World is most often chosen by couples and young people who value natural beauty and the opportunity to combine relaxation with rich excursion programs.
