A small cozy sunny town hid in the southeast of the Crimean peninsula in the safe arms of the mountains and the Black Sea. For more than 50 years, hotels and motels in Sudak are in demand among holidaymakers. Basically, the holiday season here begins in May and comes to an end only in mid-October. And on the New Year holidays there is no end to those who wish to improve their health in the Crimea.
Rest in the Pike perch
Depending on the season, your wishes and budget, vacation in Sudak can be very diverse. You can spend all day on comfortable pebble beaches, dabble in the azure waves, engage in traditional summer water sports. By the way, as for the beaches, the hustle and bustle of vacationers here is observed only on the city beach of Sudak. And if you move a little away from the city, then on Cape Meganom there are almost uninhabited places, including for tanning enthusiasts without spaces.
Another type of leisure is sightseeing. Fortunately, there are plenty of sights, both cultural and natural.
Admirers of esoteric travel also love Sudak surroundings - they massively gather on Meganom in search of places of power.
Sanatorium or private sector - which is better?
Sanatoriums and hotels used to be the only accommodation option in resorts. But today offers from private owners can be found for every taste and budget. So what to choose - a private mini-hotel or a sanatorium? Consider their positive and negative sides.
Accommodation in sanatoriums, as a rule, is significantly more expensive. As for comfort, the conditions corresponding to 5 stars can be found in one and the other case. However, the opposite is also true - the sanatoriums of Sudak are, as a rule, buildings that have been preserved since the times of the USSR. Some of them underwent major repairs and became full-fledged hotels with medical services in a European manner, while others survived their lives at the expense of past resources.
Sanatoria Sudak
The very geographical location of the city made it an excellent place for spa treatment. Almost 300 sunny days a year, low rainfall, air saturated with microelements of sea water and volatile juniper groves, remoteness from industrial areas alone can fill you with vigor, health and energy of youth. But, given the small size of the town, Sudak resorts are represented by a very modest accommodation segment. But at your service there are a lot of mini-hotels, recreation centers and children's health facilities. With regard to recovery, the best are the Sudak military sanatorium (Naberezhnaya St., 1), the sanatorium of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (Sudak, Sokol, Crimea, Primorskaya St., 21), the tourist and health center Gorizont (Sudak, Highway of tourists, 8) and the specialized health resort "Polet" (Novyi Svet, Golitsyna St., 1).
Sanatorium Air Force (Sudak)
In the heart of the city, on the Embankment, just 100 meters from the water's edge, a stunning park with several 3-story buildings was located back in 1924. One of the oldest, most famous and best on the entire peninsula was and remains a military sanatorium. Sudak, Crimea, and the whole Russian Federation can rightfully be proud of this health resort.
The resort accepts for recovery from May to October. At the guests' disposal are comfortable buildings with excellent infrastructure, qualified doctors with modern equipment, friendly staff and a truly vast territory (29 hectares) surrounded by greenery. By the way, the sanatorium park was broken by employees of the Nikitsky Botanical Garden. The rooms offer stunning views of the Black Sea, the sanatorium park or the Genoese fortress.
Balanced quality food, including diet, is presented in the dining room of the sanatorium.
At 50 meters from the buildings is a beach with black quartz sand and a gently sloping seabed.
Your leisure is also taken care of here - a cinema, a concert and gym, a tennis court, volleyball and football fields, children's sports grounds, an indoor pool, a library, a disco club, billiards, a tour desk.
The Air Force Sanatorium specializes in the treatment of diseases of the musculoskeletal, nervous, cardiovascular, endocrine systems, ENT organs, gastrointestinal tract, gynecological diseases and metabolic disorders.
The 2 medical buildings presented here use methods of mud and hydrotherapy, magnetic laser, ultrasound and physiotherapy, massages and psychotherapy.
You may find negative reviews from guests about this resort, but please note that they are all dated earlier than 2013. Then the buildings were renovated, the territory was reconstructed, the administration was changed, and since then all the guests have been leaving enthusiastically and with great desire to return here more than once.
Sanatorium "Falcon", the city of Sudak
In a cozy bay at the very foot of the Genoese fortress, next to the botanical garden, there is a sanatorium of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation "Sokol". This sanatorium specializes mainly in the treatment of respiratory organs and the cardiovascular system. Here you can find comfortable accommodation, a medical beach, an inhalation room, a physiotherapy room, massage, hydrotherapy, halokakmera, gymnastics room.
Yes, here, and without the professionalism of first-class doctors, the peninsula of Crimea treats itself. Sudak, the sanatorium of the Ministry of Internal Affairs is your recipe for a long and healthy life.
However, guest reviews suggest that this resort is more suitable for walkers than a passive beach holiday, because the beach here is not very convenient - with large boulders overgrown with algae.
Tours and attractions in Sudak
The first thing that comes to mind when mentioning Sudak is, of course, the Genoese fortress. By the way, it is the best fortification in the world. In the summer, spectacular jousting tournaments are held here , which you should definitely visit.
You should also take a walk in the New World Botanical Garden - its secluded bays are very picturesque. No wonder these places inspired Aivazovsky to create masterpieces!
The underwater cave "Legend" is also worthy of your attention. Entrance to it is available only from the sea, so rent a yacht or boat for this.
And more recently, just 50 km from Sudak, the Taigan lion park opened, which is an excellent zoo with many rare exotic animals.
Things to do in Sudak
The main entertainment center here is the promenade with many cafes, restaurants, shops and attractions. If you are interested in leisure of a different kind, useful not only for the soul, but also for the body, then any resort you like is at your service. Sudak, Crimea, and the entire Black Sea coast is a continuous health complex, so you can get a charge of health, beauty and youth here.
Fans of the cultural program will also not be bored. Be sure to take a walk along the Golitsyn trail - it is very picturesque. In addition, the head of the Mariinsky Theater Fyodor Chaliapin once loved these places for his amazing acoustics. Also, you just need to taste all the champagne wines at the factory in the New World - they are truly unique! If you are planning a long vacation and wellness visit also Koktebel. In autumn, a popular jazz festival is held here, where jazz bands come from almost all over the world. Here, the extinct oldest in the world volcano Kara-Dag is worthy of attention. On the mountain itself there is a beautiful reserve, and from the side of the sea, rocks are available to you - the so-called Kara-Dag gates. Excursions leave here from the nearby nudist beach.
Useful Tips
• Do not drink tap water.
• Remember to use sunscreen and wear a hat.
• It is recommended to use repellents in forests (in particular, tick remedies).
Going to the Crimea for the purpose of rest or recovery, it does not matter at all whether you choose Sudak sanatoriums, hotels or mini-hotels, and even a tent if you want. The main thing is the time you spend here, and nature, giving you a lot of positive emotions, health and full happiness.