In anticipation of the holidays, each of us thinks about where to spend the long-awaited vacation. If you are considering domestic resorts, you can recommend going to the Crimea. Here, relaxation always turns out to be rich and interesting. Such an abundance of attractions and interesting places in a relatively small area is difficult to find elsewhere. Rest on the peninsula has many advantages. Our article is for those who, making a choice, decided that they would stop in the Crimea. Where better to do this?
Why Crimea?
People who have visited Crimea will agree that rest in its open spaces always turns out to be very interesting. Despite the fact that the service of domestic resorts is inferior to foreign ones, I always want to return to the peninsula. Its stunning atmosphere and the beauty of nature leave a lasting impression. In Crimea, there are so many places worth seeing. Waterfalls, forests, mountains, mineral waters, therapeutic muds - all this allows not only to have a good time, but also to get better. There are all conditions for a family holiday. In Crimea, it is interesting to relax for representatives of all ages, since there are various entertainments. Young people are more attracted to outdoor activities and beach clubs where you can have fun until the morning. Crimea offers not only numerous sightseeing tours, but also the opportunity to go windsurfing, diving, visit caves, palaces, parachute or just relax on the beach.
Since the coast of the peninsula is quite long, the question always arises for everyone who decided that he would stop in Crimea: "Where is better?" The choice of a resort town or a small village largely depends on your goals or preferences.
Swimming season
Most tourists are always interested in the question of when the swimming season begins in Crimea. And this is quite logical, because it is the sea that attracts guests. Therefore, everyone wants to not only see the sights, but also enjoy swimming in warm water. The ability to combine different types of recreation is the main advantage of local resorts. No less attractive is the opportunity to improve your health on the expanses of the coast.
It is difficult to give an answer when the swimming season in the Crimea begins. This concept is very extensible. Someone is comfortable swimming at +15 degrees, and someone freezes at +23 degrees. According to experts, it is safe for health to swim, starting with a water temperature of +17 degrees. Quite different requirements are imposed on sea temperature when it comes to vacations with kids.
The beach season begins in early May. There is plenty of sun at this time, but the water is still cold. At the beginning of the month, its temperature is +12 degrees, and by the last days the sea warms up to + 18 ... + 20 degrees. Someone like to swim in such conditions. Indigenous people most often start swimming in May.
The official start of the swimming season is in June. At this time, the water temperature reaches + 20 ... + 22 degrees. And the air warms up to + 28 ... + 30 degrees. In June, there are already quite a lot of tourists on the beaches. And yet, the beaches at this time were not yet crowded, and the heat did not come.
According to reviews, the best vacation in Crimea in July and August. These months are considered to be the period of the high season. Hot weather allows the sea to warm up as much as possible. Water temperature reaches + 23 ... + 25 degrees. And the air temperature is much higher than +30 degrees.
It should be understood that even at the height of the season, the sea can bring surprises to vacationers. Even in August and July, the water temperature can drop to +10 degrees. With strong winds, warm layers go into the sea, and cold water comes in their place. Such a phenomenon is the norm for the Crimea. But we can’t say that upwelling is bad, because it brings clean deep waters that heat up after two or three days.
On the South Coast you can swim in September. The heat at the beginning of autumn leaves, but the sea remains still warm. At this time, the beaches are becoming much less tourists.
Region selection
Crimea is a fertile corner, where there is simply a sea of sights, beaches and simply beautiful places to relax. What can be advised to those who have not yet decided who will go where and where to stay? Where in Crimea is it better to relax? The choice of options is not just great - it is huge. You can choose a small village or city. Conventionally, the Crimean coast can be divided into: western (Saki and Yevpatoria region), eastern coast, Sevastopol and its environs, South Coast (Big Yalta).
If you don’t know yet where it is better to stay in Crimea, study all regions. The eastern coast of the peninsula stretches from Alushta to Feodosia. It has its own climate, but many say that the air and water on the coast are cleaner than in other places. Local beaches are very diverse: from sandy to pebble.
South Coast is considered by many to be the best place for a beach holiday in Crimea. Where to go on the South Bank? The choice of settlements is very large. In total, there are 30 villages. Each of them is good in its own way. South Coast is attractive in terms of climatic conditions and recovery. The health potential of the coast, according to experts, is higher than in many foreign resorts. If you suffer from cardiovascular diseases or respiratory ailments, then the subtropical climate of the South Coast is shown to you for recovery.
Greater Yalta can be safely called the most popular region. It includes Gurzuf, Alupka, Massandra, Nikita, Livadia, etc. There are more than 170 sanatorium-and-spa establishments here.
The western coast of Crimea is no less attractive. It is famous as a children's resort and region for climatotherapy. Local beaches have a sand cover and a gentle entry into the sea. If you do not know where it is better to stay in Crimea with children, pay attention to Yevpatoriya. The unique combination of marine and steppe climate allows you to treat many ailments. For this reason, children's sanatoriums are located here. If you want to spend a vacation in a small village, you can stay in Nikolaevka, Mezhvodnoye or Saki.
Rest "savages"
Fans of relaxation "savages" can be recommended to go to the Crimea with a tent. This will allow you to fully switch and tune in for a quiet holiday on the coast. It is no secret that the cost of housing in the resorts of the peninsula is quite high. Therefore, rest in the Crimea with tents will significantly reduce your costs. If your budget does not allow you to stay in a boarding house or sanatorium, do not neglect the rest “savages”.
Where is it better to stay in the Crimea by car and with tents? Experienced tourists recommend paying attention to Orlovka. The village boasts sandy beaches. On the coast there are equipped campsites on the territory in which vacationers can accommodate.
Cape Fiolent is no less popular among tourists. Beautiful views, beautiful cliffs and a spring with clear water attract tourists. There are places for rest by the “savages” on the Laspi pass. With tents you can relax in the village of Ordzhonikidze near Feodosia. On its territory there are campsites and beautiful beaches. The area is also surrounded by interesting sights. An interesting place for a wild holiday is Zelenogorye.
Between Cape Megan and Alchak, in the vicinity of Sudak, there is Kapsel camping. In the protected area there are houses, and you can also put up tents. The campsite has parking spaces, showers and shops.
Most popular campsites
Near "Alushta" is a tent camp called "Pennant." It offers stunning views of Mount Dimerji and picturesque lakes. Ponds are suitable for fishing. The camp area is fully equipped with all amenities.
No less interesting for tourists is the Green Shelter camp near Laspi Bay in the juniper forest. For guests here houses and tents are equipped, so you can choose the appropriate option.
Near Foros is the Bastion Campground. Its territory is located in a forest zone. It offers a unique view of the sea, Mount Yailu and Foros Church. There are several wild beaches near the campsite.
One of the most interesting places in Crimea is considered the Batiliman tract, located in the bay of Laspi. On its territory, everything is provided for relaxing in tents. No less good you can relax in the bay of Panair near Alushta.
If you want to stay near Balaclava, pay attention to the tract Fig. On its territory there are all the amenities and places for tents.
Private sector
Crimea has changed a lot lately. Now on its coast numerous boarding houses, guest houses, hotels and other housing are built. Holidays in the Crimea in the private sector will cost much less than sanatoriums. High competition between the owners of boarding houses forces them to rent rooms at fairly affordable prices.
If you want to pre-look for rooms in the private sector for holidays in the Crimea, use the Internet to book apartments in advance. The most budgetary prices are offered by the villages of the west coast: Evpatoria, Saki, Storm, Mirny, Mezhvodnoe. You can also pay attention to the eastern region: Ordzhonikidze, Feodosiya, Kurortnoe.
The private sector on the peninsula is represented by small and inexpensive pensions, hotels, hotels and guest houses located near the sea. The intense competition between the owners forces them to improve the living conditions of the guests. Now in many pensions you can even find pools and playgrounds.
Very often families with children want to organize a budget and relaxing holiday in Crimea. Where to go if there is no money for large pensions and motels? Experienced tourists recommend paying attention to the following resorts: Fishing, Sea, Black Sea, Mezhvodnoe, Yevpatoriya, Zaozernoe and Saki. In these cities and towns, you can find good housing offers. It is worth saying that a bed in the cheapest place will cost you at least - 300-600 rubles per day. When booking rooms for a month or more, owners offer small discounts. In general, for a budget holiday, it is worth choosing small villages. The rest is less interesting in them than in the South Coast, but housing prices are lower.
Zander
Sudak is a popular resort on the peninsula. The guests are attracted by the village with a special microclimate and budget prices. The private sector and guest houses of Sudak (Crimea) are an excellent option for a budget holiday. Beautiful nature and stunning attractions attract many vacationers here every year. Most often couples with children come here. If you are interested in a budget vacation, you can pay attention to guest houses of Sudak (Crimea).
There are a lot of them in the village. For example, the following establishments have proven themselves well: the Luchisty hotel, the Vladislav mini-boarding house, the Alchak mini-hotel, Golden Plaza, the private house Mall, Mechta, Zayed, Kiparis.
The choice of housing in Sudak is very large. Don’t be afraid of the name of the guest house. This type of housing is not very different from large hotels. The main difference lies in the size of the institution. The rest of the private sector offers no less excellent conditions than boarding houses. Of course, interiors, service and amenities are directly dependent on the cost of apartments. You can rent not only a budget room, but also a beautiful suite.
In many ways, the cost of housing depends on the distance from the sea. For accommodation near the beach you have to fork out.
Pensions with a beach
Very often tourists wonder if there are pensions in Crimea with their own beach. If you want to relax directly on the beach, then this option is quite possible. Most often, tourists who are not constrained by the means, prefer those guest houses that have their own beach. By the way, in Crimea there are a lot of them. With a large concentration of vacationers, the presence of their own plot on the coast is a very relevant topic.
In Alushta, you can stay in the Neva boarding house, the building of which is only a five-minute walk from the beach. The institution is focused on family vacations and offers a variety of services.
The most popular resorts of Crimea with their own beach include:
- "Brigantine". The institution is located near the sea and has a spacious territory.
- "Radiant".
- "Dawn" is located in the center of Nikolaevka. Its buildings are located in close proximity to the sea and have access to their own beach.
In Crimea there are pensions that have not only their own beach, but also a pool and a vast territory. If you are a lover of comfort, then you should pay attention to:
- Pension "Sea" in Alushta. The institution boasts not only proximity to the coast, but also a spacious territory in the park area, as well as a spa center.
- Radiant is a guesthouse located on the west coast. Its territory is well maintained and equipped with a swimming pool.
"Blue Bay" is another establishment with a beach and a pool.
The best beaches of the peninsula
Where are the best beaches in Crimea? If you want to relax in the best and most picturesque places of the peninsula, you should pay attention to:
- Cape Tarkhankut. This is the most remote part of the coast from large cities. Many people call the cape a paradise for divers, because here it is the most transparent and clean water. All the beaches in the area are difficult to access due to steep descents, steep cliffs and stones. Here you will find an incredible amount of bays, grottoes and bays, striking in its beauty. The nearest village from the cape is Olenevka. If you want to go to the beach, then you have to get your own car. Tarhankut is the place where you can relax from civilization. On its territory there are many interesting places. For example, the Grotto of Love, in the depths of which you can see a small beach on which only two people can accommodate. The most mysterious place is the Singing Bay. Being here during the winds is scary because of the vibration causing a feeling of panic.
- Pride of Feodosia can be called Golden Sands Beach. It got its name because of the large amount of golden sand. The beach has a large length (more than 15 km). Many recommend this place for families with children.
- No less attractive Jasper beach at Cape Fiolent. The coast here is very clean and beautiful. Even during the high season, there are not many people on the beach, so you can admire the beauty of the sea and the colorful pebbles of the coast. You can get here from Balaclava by bus or boat.
- Tsar's beach is located in the village of Novyi Svet between Karaul-Oba Mountain and Cape Kalchik. The local coast is called a paradise, because the water here has a special blue tint and is clean.
- Cossack Bay at Cape Chersonese. The local beach allows you to relax from civilization. The coast here is very different from other sites, because at the bottom and shore the surface is covered with white stones, which give a unique light shade to the water.
- Blue stones in the village of Simeiz. The beach is located at the cliff of Diva. They say that nudists gather here. The beach will appeal to those who love large stones from which you can dive into the water. Vacationers in Simeiz believe that here is the cleanest water in the area of the village.
- A quiet bay in Koktebel is located at Cape Chameleon, which was named because of the ability to change color during the day. The bay is always quiet and calm, so the water is very clean and warm.
- The Lost World at Cape Aya. The beach is in a secluded area surrounded by cliffs. Getting here from the coast is difficult. Tourists recommend renting a yacht or boat to travel to a secluded corner.
- General's beaches are located east of the Gulf of Kazantip. This place is called the coast of a thousand bays. It is very attractive to divers because of the purity and transparency of the water.
- Love Bay is located between the villages of Malorechenskoye and Rybachye. The local beach is always underpopulated due to difficult accessibility. The bay is of volcanic origin. There is still a volcano vent. From the land side, you can go down to the beach only along steep paths with stones crumbling from under your feet.
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Where to go to the Crimea during the holidays? If you are young and full of energy, you can ride bicycles along special routes that allow you to see a lot of new and interesting things. By the way, in the mountains you can see the cave cities. This sight will leave you with a lot of impressions.
Active youth can be recommended to go to Kazantip, in the sea on a yacht, see the caves, fly on a steam plane. And you can do all this while relaxing in any village. Wherever you are located, there is something interesting everywhere. And it’s easy to get to key places, as tourists organize trips to all points of the peninsula.
Instead of an afterword
Rest in Crimea is a mass of impressions, warm water, unique palaces, mysterious caves, beautiful bottles and stunning mountains. It’s hard to say what’s just not on the peninsula.
That is why its resorts are highly appreciated by connoisseurs. An interesting vacation here is provided for any category of vacationers. Developed infrastructure and transport interchange allows you to easily reach any point and see all the most interesting. It is noteworthy that in the resorts you can find housing of different levels of comfort and value. In Crimea there are not only fashionable establishments, but also budget pensions, hotels and guest houses.