The peninsula of Crimea, washed by the two seas, deservedly received the name "Planet in Miniature". It seems that there is everything: mountains, plains, seas, rivers and lakes, diverse vegetation, rich wildlife. Cities surprise with interesting architecture, and many books have been written about the history of the peninsula. It has its own traditions and culture, cuisine and famous Crimean wines. AT ranking of the best places to stay in the Crimea entered the most popular and beloved tourists resorts and cities in which you want to come again and again.
Alushta - only the sea can be better than the mountains!
The resort town of Alushta is spread in the most picturesque place of the southern coast of Crimea. Surrounded by mountains, washed by the sea and rich in vegetation, the city attracts true connoisseurs of luxurious landscapes. In the area of Alushta, there are many hiking trails, climbing to the top of the mountains and representing the amazing panoramas of the city and the sea. Guests of Alushta can see the ruins of the medieval fortress Funa, the Jur-Jur waterfall, amazing stone sculptures in the “Valley of Ghosts”, beautiful gardens and ancient mansions, as well as go on an excursion to the wonderful mountain lakes.
Benefits:
- Picturesque landscapes.
- The purest mountain air.
- Thanks to the winds in the summer is not stuffy.
- From Simferopol to Alushta, through the pass, runs a trolley bus, along the road you can enjoy magnificent views.
Disadvantages: on the beaches in the season "the apple has nowhere to fall."
From reviews about rest in Alushta:
“Alushta is a song! This is a fairytale! I look at these mountains, the sea, vineyards, and the feeling that I was in another world! On the one hand, I can’t believe that there is such a place on Earth, but on the other ... at home! ”
“Three years ago Alushta discovered for itself, and we don’t need more! Everything is here! Amazing sea, breathtaking views, beautiful mountains! Beaches, entertainment ... No, we don’t go there for this. Here is nature, air, walks. It’s great that there are such places ... now we have in Russia! ”
Rating: 10 out of 10.
Evpatoria - the best place to stay in the Crimea with children
Since Soviet times and to the present, it is Evpatoria that is considered the best children's resort on the territory of the Crimea peninsula. This health resort is famous for its safe beaches with sand and a small shell, favorable climate and a variety of recreational facilities. In the high season, concerts and performances of children's groups are held on the shore. Also in the city there are theaters for children, a water park, a dolphinarium, a dinopark, numerous playgrounds and attraction towns. Parents will not be bored either - sightseeing and a developed infrastructure of entertainment will brighten the rest by the sea.
Benefits:
- All conditions for an interesting pastime with children.
- Clean, safe sandy beaches.
- Reasonable prices.
Disadvantages: at the height of the season there are quite a few tourists.
From reviews about rest in Evpatoria:
“When the son was small, he was often sick, we were advised to take him to the sea. I heard a lot of good things about Evpatoria, they started to go there. Indeed, a place for children to relax is the best in the Crimea! The climate is good, the sun, clear sea, sand, shells ... In addition, my son likes to watch shows, go to the theater, to the dolphinarium. We rested mainly in sanatoriums in order to attend health procedures. ”
Rating: 10 out of 10.
Kerch Peninsula - the best vacation spot in the Crimea
for lovers of silence
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Holidays on the Kerch Peninsula are preferred by those who are tired of city noise, a lot of tourists, night resort life. Kerch is a quiet “paradise” that has preserved its pristine nature with peculiar flora and fauna.Along the coast of the Azov Sea stretches Kararalsky landscape park, unique in its kind. The coast line is cut by small cozy bays, called “General beaches”. Camping lovers have a unique opportunity to choose a bay to their liking and enjoy the sea, sun and silence in this secluded place. On the territory of the peninsula there are pensions and hotels, but housing in the private sector is in great demand, prices for which are much lower than on the southern coast of the Crimea.
Advantages:
- A small number of tourists.
- Acceptable prices.
- Sandy beaches.
- Unique nature.
Disadvantages: the coast is dangerous, sharp stones are often caught.
From reviews about rest on the Kerch Peninsula:
“Every year my friends and I sit in the cars and drive to the Crimea. Our favorite place is the “Coast 1000 Bays” or “General’s Beaches”. When you arrive there, it seems that we are alone in this world ... Or we ended up on a desert island. A bit annoying is the abundance of insects, snakes, but we have never suffered from them. ”
“The most beautiful place in Crimea is Kerch! Amazing nature! Awesome sea! Virgin beaches! There are places where there are no traces of an omnipresent person. Like in a dream! Or in the novel about Robinson Crusoe! The beauty, of course, is somewhat harsh - the steppe, the stones, but there is something fascinating, attractive in this corner of the Crimea ... ”.
Rating: 10 out of 10.
New World - the most beautiful bay in the Crimea
In the southeast of Crimea, 6 km from the town of Sudak, among the picturesque juniper groves lies a “paradise” - the village of Novy Svet. This place is famous for three beautiful bays: Green, Blue and Blue, named after the color of water. The Golitsyn trail links the bay, walking along which you can enjoy unique and breathtaking views. In the New World there are beaches for every taste - comfortable in the Green Bay, wild and difficult in Blue and Blue. The water is warm, the beaches are sheltered from the wind. It is noteworthy that if a storm is in one of the bays, then in others it is calm, thus, vacationers have the opportunity to swim even in case of not very favorable weather. The seabed in the bays is very interesting for scuba divers - there are many underwater caves, several sunken ships, a rich underwater world.
Benefits:
- Favorable place for swimming in any weather.
- Spectacular landscapes.
- Healing air.
- Not too many tourists, no urban bustle.
Disadvantages: quite high prices.
From reviews about holidays in Novy Svet:
“All my best photos from the Crimea were made in the New World region - the views there are unique, of amazing beauty. Interesting landscapes, clean water, a riot of green colors. Like you get into another world! ”
“I advise all my friends to be sure to see such a miracle of nature as the coast of the New World in Crimea! This is just a must !!! You fall in love with this place once and for all, and the memories of it are bright! I have never seen such beauty anywhere, even though I traveled a lot. ”
Rating: 10 out of 10.
Sevastopol - the best holiday destination in the Crimea for lovers of excursions
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The hero-city of Sevastopol is, above all, an object of strategic importance, a port city, and also a legend city. That is why Sevastopol is famous for its numerous and rich museums, the expositions of which are devoted to the Second World War, fleet and sea. Lovers of antiquities will be interested in visiting the museum-reserve Chersonese of Tauride with the ruins of an ancient city (located within the boundaries of Sevastopol), as well as going on an excursion to ancient fortresses and a cave monastery in the suburbs of Sevastopol. For relaxation, you can go to Cape Fiolent, where, in addition to the beautiful beaches, you can enjoy breathtaking views of the quaint cliffs and St. George’s Monastery, as well as scuba diving.
Advantages:
- A rich excursion program.
- Low prices for housing from "private owners".
- Good beaches in the suburbs.
Disadvantages:
- In the summer the city is quite stuffy.
- The beaches are far away.
From reviews about rest in Sevastopol:
“As a former sailor, I can say that Sevastopol is a beautiful city! I saw a lot, but Sevastopol won my heart! You can walk endlessly along its green alleys, breathe the sea air, relax in the shade of the trees. If you want to enjoy nature, in the suburbs there are many excursions for every taste: even the mountains and monasteries, even the waterfalls! ”
“Even as a child, my parents took me to rest in Sevastopol, since then this city for me is the best, most beloved! I can walk on it for hours, and discover something new and interesting for myself - either a museum, or a charming park. I like to swim and sunbathe on Yashmovy Beach, which is not far from the city - it is gorgeous and there is no rush. ”
Rating: 9 out of 10.
Sudak - the sunniest resort of Crimea
Another famous and beloved by many resort city of the south-eastern coast of Crimea is Sudak. Surrounded by mountains, the city is famous for its mild climate, warm sea water and the largest number of sunny days in the Crimea in the year. People come to Sudak not only for recreation, but also for treatment - air saturated with iodine and ozone favorably affects the body as a whole, and treatment with mud, mineral and sea water is also widely known. The city has developed infrastructure, an aquapark (one of the best in the Crimea), a dolphinarium, and a beautiful quay. Of the sights, you can highlight the old Genoese fortress, where knightly tournaments and the factory of sparkling wines of Prince Golitsyn take place.
Advantages:
- Favorable climate.
- The resort is good for healing.
- Large selection of entertainment.
- Acceptable prices.
Disadvantages: at the height of the season the sea is dirty, the beaches are crowded.
From reviews about rest in Sudak:
“We went to Sudak in September, and I remembered this rest for a lifetime! Quiet, calm, clear sea, perfect weather, half-empty beaches, fruit. We walked a lot, enjoyed nature, watched local sights. We will definitely go there, but not during the season, they say - there is literally a crush on the beach. ”
“For many years I go to rest in Sudak, I like this air. I charge with iodine and ultraviolet for the whole year, and I practically don’t get sick. I also like mud procedures - after them skin is like that of a baby, and swimming is good for muscles and bones. ”
Rating: 9 out of 10.
Yalta - the most fashionable resort of Crimea
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Yalta is the most famous and perhaps the most luxurious resort city of the Crimea. There are many luxury hotels belonging to famous personalities, you can see luxury yachts on the pier, admire the villas in the suburbs, and the best restaurants in the Crimea await guests in the city center. Being an amazingly beautiful, picturesque place, Yalta is also an open-air museum. Guests of this city will enjoy the beauty of architectural monuments, ancient palaces and estates, numerous chapels and churches, rich parks and reserves. Boat trips, bus trips and walking tours are organized from Yalta, as well as a zoo and a cable car in the city.
Benefits:
- Many attractions.
- Developed infrastructure.
- Luxury mountain view.
- Convenient to get to any corner of the Crimea.
- There are interesting VIP-beaches.
Disadvantages:
- A lot of tourists and few free beaches.
- High prices.
From reviews about rest in Yalta:
“Every year we and the family always rest in Yalta! For me, this is the most beautiful town of Crimea (we toured the entire peninsula with excursions). I did not go so far as it was cheaper to live in the villages, we just love to relax comfortably. In the end, once a year, you can afford it! ”.
“Almost every season we go with friends in cars around the Crimea. Who is closer, in fact, and I love Yalta. Just like to walk along the long promenade, walk along the streets and admire the beautiful houses. And the botanical garden, and the cable car! .. In general, Yalta is a civilization, a well-groomed southern town, and most of the Crimea are villages and nature. One thing is bad - it is very expensive to stay there for a long time. ”
Rating: 9 out of 10.
What is the best resort in Crimea?
Surprisingly, many opinions may exist about the same place. This also applies to the Crimea. Some like the resort for its developed infrastructure and plenty of entertainment, others want privacy in the midst of nature. Thus, it is better for lovers of silence and empty beaches to choose small villages, distant pensions from the city, which are practically everywhere. A holiday in major resort cities in the season "threatens" crowds of tourists, not very clean beaches and high prices. But, the obligatory program for all is excursions that will give a true idea of this wonderful place. In the Crimea, they are presented in an incredible amount, from every corner of the peninsula.
