The Crimean peninsula is famous all over the world. It is washed by the waters of the Black and Azov Seas. From year to year, many tourists come here. The climate of the peninsula contributes to a good rest. Here you can get healthy, take sun treatments on the beach and just have fun. But not only this is famous for the peninsula. Inland water resources deserve special attention. These are rivers, lakes, waterfalls. At the foot of the waterfalls small ponds are formed, which are called the "bathtub of youth." There are a lot of them in Crimea. There is a belief that if you immerse yourself in water, you can be younger for several years. Of course, you should not wait for magic. A grandmother of 80 years will not look 20, but vivacity, strength and mood will definitely appear.
"Baths" - what is it? Why are they capable of possessing unique properties? Waterfalls often form on mountain rivers, which flow down from great heights with powerful jets. At the foot of the cascades, small lakes are formed, surrounded by mountain formations. These tanks are called “baths of health”, “baths of love”, “baths of youth”. In Crimea, every tourist tries to get to these places, because legends go about their healing power. Water in such lakes is flowing. She does not have time to warm up even on the hottest days, so the maximum temperature in the “bathtubs” is no more than +11 ... +12 ° .
Grand Canyon, Auzun-Uzen River
Auzun-Uzen River is a popular tourist attraction. It flows in the mountains along the largest canyon. A very small lake formed in its channel. In Crimea, it is known as the "bath of youth." Previously, the pond was called Black. Its depth is about 5 meters. Water is saturated with silver.
Not only this lake is known for the Grand Canyon of Crimea. How to get there by car - read below. Further downstream there are several more “bathtubs”, smaller in size. Locals claim that the anti-aging properties of water act almost instantly, just plunge into the lake. Believe it or not is a private matter for everyone.
A beautiful dense forest grows in this area. Around picturesque landscapes and simply fascinating with its aromas air. Well-trodden paths testify to the pilgrimage of tourists to the "bath of youth".
The Grand Canyon of Crimea: how to get to the "bathtubs of youth" by car?
Getting to the Grand Canyon on your own can be somewhat difficult. It is recommended to choose this method only if there is a personal car. From anywhere in the peninsula, we choose a route to the village of Sokolinoe. Having reached it, we continue along the Yalta-Bakhchisaray highway. On this road in the direction of Yalta, you will need to drive about five kilometers. The entrance to the canyon will be visible from the track.
Jur-Jur Waterfall
"Baths of youth" in the Crimea are on other rivers. For example, in East Ulu-Uzen. It flows along a beautiful gorge called Haphal (translated into Russian as “cleft palate”). Here you can enjoy not only nature, but also the Jur-Jur waterfall. The water cascade falls in a large stream from a cliff, the height of which is 15 meters. This waterfall can be called unique. It is the only one on the peninsula, the water level in which does not change all year round (about 270 liters of water flows in one second). For a long time, a “bathtub” formed at its foot. The stones honed by water are its banks. Compared with the one in the Grand Canyon, we can distinguish differences. At the Jur-Jur waterfall, the “youth bathtub” in Crimea (water temperature +13 ... +15 ° ) is much warmer. You can get to these places along the mountain trail coming from the village. Generalsky.
Small Canyon, Kuchuk-Karasu River
No less popular is the Small Canyon in the Crimea. "Bath of youth", and not one, is located on the river. Kuchuk-Karasu. The features of the waterfalls located on this river are that it is difficult to call them full-flowing. Reservoirs at their foot formed due to the deposit of large stones. During the flood, a strong current causes them to rotate, so that deep basins appear. Given that the height of the Small Canyon is about 20 meters, the water in the "bathtubs" is never warm. The decoration of this area is a beech forest, which creates a mysterious atmosphere. The small canyon runs south of the highway Feodosia - Simferopol, the distance is about 5-6 km.
Tract Panagia
"Baths of youth" in the Crimea are located in the tract Panagia. It is very close to the resort city of Alushta. In order to get to this place, you will need to go through the gorge, which was formed thanks to the Pananyan-Uzen river. The territory of the tract is considered holy. Locals believe that it is possible to improve your health with both soul and body. A large number of low waterfalls formed reservoirs at the foot. There are "baths of youth and health", as well as a "bath of love." They called it the last because of the shape in the form of a heart. It is believed that the waters of the river have healing properties, so you can swim not only in the hollows. Hiking trails start from the village of Zelenogorye.