One of the favorite places for holidaymakers in Crimea is Tsarsky Beach. This is one of the most beautiful beaches of the peninsula, located on the shore of the Blue Bay, to the right of Cape Kapchik. There is a legend that it was here that during his visit to the resort village of New World in 1912, the Russian emperor Nicholas II rested.
How to get there
The goal of many tourists traveling to this resort peninsula is to get to the Royal Beach. Therefore, many people choose Crimea as the goal of their trip. Its main difference from the beach, located in the village of Novyi Svet, is that it is covered not with sand, but with pebbles. True, swimming is prohibited for several years because of the likelihood of a landslide. However, it still remains popular among tourists who want to enjoy the amazing sea views.
So, you decided to get to the Royal Beach (Crimea). How to get there, we will prompt you. The easiest way is to go along the ecological trail No. 2, which begins on the outskirts of the village of New World. Go deep into the reserve until you reach a turn into the gorge. This road will lead you directly to the beach.
Why is the Tsar's beach good?
Why do locals and tourists love this place so much? Firstly, it is a great place for privacy. After swimming was prohibited on the beach, there are not many people here. So there is a high probability of being the only ones on the entire beach.
A wonderful romantic setting is provided. Especially if you find yourself here in the evening and catch the sunset. It offers a beautiful view of the sun setting over the mountains. The sky turns pink and begins to resemble paper, on which a young kid painted a fairy-tale landscape with chalk.
Water at the same time is as transparent as possible. At the same time, the top of Cape Kapchik is still fairly well lit by the sun. It resembles a mountain strewn with gold coins.
Location
For the village of Novyi Svet, Tsarskiy Beach is, of course, the main attraction. Even though the
Golitsyn trail is located here, leading to the wine cellars. However, it is also possible to get to this beach through it.
In addition to surprisingly clean and clear water, here you can also find unique vegetation. The foothills of the mountains are decorated with Stankevich’s pines (a type of Calabrian pine). Tsar's beach (Crimea) is the best place to admire them.
As we have already said, it is located in one of the most romantic places in Crimea - the Blue Bay, which is located between Cape Kapchik and the nature monument Karaul-Oba. So there is something to admire. The guard of Oba is a huge mountain, its height is more than 340 meters. It is based on strong limestone of organic origin. On the western slope, the ruins of the ancient Kutlak fortress, the first mention of which dates back to the 1st century BC. According to researchers, it belonged to the soldiers of the Bosporus kingdom. This ancient state, which existed until about the 6th century AD, later came under the rule of the Byzantine Empire.
Visit of the emperor
Emperor Nicholas II owes its name to the Royal Beach (Crimea). The history of the origin of the name of the beach is quite interesting.
The Romanov family came to the peninsula almost every year. But the emperor was a rare guest in Crimea. However, it is known that he spent the period here from spring 1912 to August 1913. The emperor traveled with his family in full force. So Alexandra Fyodorovna, the young princesses, and the heir to the throne, Alexey, could see the Tsar’s beach with their own eyes.
The imperial family spent days on vacation walking and swimming. Most of the time was spent in the Livadia Palace. The largest event that went beyond its borders became the name day of Tsarevich Alexei. On this occasion, the entire Black Sea squadron arrived in Yalta, the heir accepted the parade of the Yalta garrison. In the evening, an illumination was arranged in honor of the heir, which created an unforgettable sight against the backdrop of amazing seascapes.
Royal beach today
The Royal Beach became extremely popular in the mid-20th century.
Crimea, Fiolent, the cape, next to which it is located, and today attract many tourists. Some descend along the Golitsyn trail, others approach by boat from the sea.
This place is a mandatory item in the program of many excursions and boat trips around the Crimea. At the same time, the beach is small and not intended for a large influx of people. In addition, in recent years there is a possibility of a landslide. Because of this, access to the beach is limited, but daredevils who want to swim in the clear water or enjoy the sunset are still in abundance.
At the same time, the Tsar's beach is very small in size. Crimea boasts more spacious recreational facilities. In fact, this is a fairly narrow strip of land, covered with gray sand. At the same time, the beach is clean, everything here is of natural origin.
Beauty of nature
Part of the beach in the surf area is composed of small pebbles. That is why, even during a high tide or storm, the water remains crystal clear. Another plus is the
gently sloping coast that the Royal Beach boasts. Crimea is famous for a large number of such places of rest. The only drawback is blocks of stone sticking out of the water.
It will also be difficult here to find the shadow and signs of civilization - showers, toilets, sunbeds and litter bins. At a time when there is no danger of landslides, entrance to the beach is paid. This is due to the fact that the bay is located on a conservation area. If you want to save money, then you can get to the Royal Beach by renting a boat or a boat. However, keep in mind that they will be able to pick you up no later than 19 hours, this must be remembered when planning your vacation.
What to bring to the Royal Beach?
If you decide to follow an
ecological path, be sure to free your hands and put on loose shoes. The trail is not as simple as it might seem at first glance.
Remember that there is no infrastructure on the beach. Therefore, food, drinks and bathing accessories should be taken with you. Best of all, pack it all in a small backpack.
Diving enthusiasts will find a lot of interesting things for themselves. Not far from the Royal Beach you can snorkel and admire the majestic stones, algae, get acquainted with the inhabitants of the underwater world. This will give you the Blue Bay.
It may happen that you are not satisfied with the Royal Beach. Crimea (reviews about the rest here are always the most positive) is ready to offer you dozens of such places for recreation. All of them are located between the village of New World, where the Royal Beach is located, and Sudak. Moreover, there may be fewer people there, and the variety of beach beauties will not be inferior.
In the New World, the most favorable period for relaxation is the velvet season. Then the weather still favors and there are not so many vacationers as in the summer months. Experienced tourists are advised to alternate vacations in all the bays located in the vicinity of Sudak - Blue, Green and Blue.
Tourists reviews
Most of the beach is devoted exclusively to positive reviews. Tourists note the cleanliness of the water and the beach, claiming that this is truly a royal place. Juniper groves conquer many, through which they have to go, making their way to the beach. Here you can endlessly and leisurely examine bizarre curved trunks, amazing crowns of centuries-old trees, admire the wonderful views and be saturated with healing air.