Travelers consider Anapa the most convenient starting point for a trip to the Crimea. Railway lines from all over the country flock here. From here departs bus transport and sea vessels. If you connect the Anapa – Yalta points on the map, the distance will be 401 km, taking into account the length of the Kerch Strait. This path is overcome in 6.5-7 hours.
Why go to Crimea
These are Feodosiya and Sevastopol, Yevpatoriya and Bakhchisaray, Yalta and a wonderful mild climate. It is warm there even in winter, there are apples and plums, there is a sea that never freezes, there is a “Swallow's Nest” and much more. In mid-February, the “Crimean Tourist Center” holds an exhibition in Yalta to present the tourist opportunities of the region, dedicated to the features and conditions of the 2016 holiday season. The event is supported by the relevant Ministry of the Russian Federation. Among the participants declared more than 500 sanatorium organizations of the peninsula, about 300 travel agencies and media from Russian regions.
Favorite Russians resorts and holiday homes attract more and more visitors. The healing sea air, the amazing nature of the peninsula cannot but leave a trace in the heart and soul.
The "pearl" of the South coast is the oldest health resort - the city of Yalta, founded in the 1st century BC. e. Natural beauty, interesting history, pebble coast and many beaches, motels and resorts, guest houses await vacationers in the new season.
Anapa, Yalta - cities whose shores are washed by the waters of one sea. And you can get from one point to another in various ways:
- by plane;
- on a ship, that is, a ferry or a catamaran;
- by bus;
- by car.
Let's look into the future: the road along the bottom of the strait
According to the global plans for the restoration of the region, at the end of 2018 it is planned to build and open a tunnel that will run along the bottom of the Kerch Strait. Such a transition will consist of two independent, but interconnected emergency locks tunnels. A two-lane highway with a length of 14.7 km will be laid for each. Then the bus will cover the distance between the cities of Anapa-Yalta in 3-4 hours without transferring passengers to ferries or catamarans. Until then, you have to use combined modes of transport.
Details of the Anapa – Yalta route
More than 10 regular flights are carried out daily and at night from the city's bus stations in the direction of Crimea. After arriving at one of Anapa train stations, tourists travel by bus to the port of Kavkaz. From here the ferry crosses the strait and then again by bus follow the chosen city on the peninsula. For such a trip, you can purchase both a single ticket, paying for all types of transport at once, or a regular travel ticket.
From the airport to the crossing, tourists get by taxi or a suitable flight, then a ferry crossing to Kerch. Further on the choice: public transport or taxi.
Isn't it easier to sail only in water?
Two high-speed catamarans last year operated daily Anapa-Yalta flights through Feodosia. One passenger can comfortably accommodate 300 passengers. Everyone is allowed to carry up to 36 kg of cargo. For children under the age of 1, travel is free. In the new season, the opportunity to order tickets for this transport via the Internet has appeared. However, catamarans now make flights only to Feodosia. Modern high-speed vessels are equipped with air conditioning, televisions, comfortable seats. You can walk around the deck while swimming. Further, the Anapa – Yalta sea route has so far been canceled due to insufficient cost recovery. Vacationers reach the final destination from Feodosia by car in 2.5–3 hours. With an increase in passenger traffic in this direction, the route can be started again.