While it is not known exactly how many beaches are in Crimea. If we proceed from the documents, then there are 504. But if we consider any vacation spot on the coast, where there is access to the sea, then no one will undertake to calculate. If we consider the beaches of Crimea not just as a vacation spot, but as a complex with its own infrastructure, then we can make a rating of the best of them. According to this rating, first of all, accessibility, picturesqueness and cleanliness are taken into account. Therefore, sanatorium beaches did not fall into it, since you can relax on them only on a package tour. But on the contrary, some of the wild beaches included in this rating.
1. The "urban" village of New World
It is not without reason that he heads the cleanest beaches of Crimea. It is located next to Mount Eagle in the Blue Bay and from it begins the Chaliapin trail. It regularly cleaned, provided services of boat trips, windsurfing and diving, sun loungers and showers. In the nearest cafes you can dine for every taste at various prices. The New World beach attracts visitors to the Crimea with its cosiness and picturesqueness.
2. Kerch "City"
This beach has been recently renovated. In addition to being very clean, two volleyball courts are equipped, there is a large tent that serves as a cafe in the afternoon, where you can have lunch, and at night there is a fun club. The post of rescuers is equipped. There are sun loungers, a shower and a left-luggage office. In addition, a special path for access to the sea for the disabled is equipped.
3. Yalta "Massandra"
Represents the beaches of Crimea, where you can choose a vacation for any wallet. Six sectors with various services are equipped here. In the VIP sector, you can rent not only a sunbed, but also a whole bungalow. In addition, a playground is equipped, there are free sports equipment and children's pools.
4. Balaklava "Golden"
It is located between impregnable cliffs, you need to get here along a winding mountain trail. However, it is very easy to get here by boat, you can from the seafront of Balaklava, and you can from Sevastopol. Although it is a wild beach, the beauty of the surrounding nature and the purest sea water compensate for all other inconveniences.
5. Gurzuf "Hurovsky stones"
It also represents the most beautiful beaches of Crimea. This is a well-maintained and at the same time picturesque beach. Here, 400 meters away are the rocks of Adalara. You can sail to them in a rented catamaran, a little further is the Pushkin Grotto. There are sun loungers, cafes and toilets.
6. Evpatoria "Sports"
This is a specialized beach. It is the only one in the Crimea where competitions are held. Water polo, beach volleyball and football are often played here. However, this does not interfere with vacationers. There are many even small children, because the bottom is very shallow and perfect for them. The prices for services here are quite democratic, and the shower is provided for free.
7. Theodosius "Golden"
It represents the healing beaches of Crimea. There is even a legend that walking with bare feet and sunbathing on golden fine sand improves the functioning of the kidneys, lymph nodes and strengthens blood vessels. The shallow seabed provides an excellent opportunity for families with children who regularly build up sandy castles on the beach. The prices are average for all services: lunch, deck chair, shower.
8. The village of Olenevka (Cape Tarkhankut)
Here, the most transparent water in the Crimea, as there is not a single river flowing into the sea nearby. Such water and a unique fresh sea wind made this place a mecca for surfers and divers.
9. Mishor "The Little Mermaid"
This is one of the most picturesque beaches of Crimea. A sculpture of a mermaid with a baby, created in 1909, is located next to the shore in the water. In addition, this beach is the warmest on the coast.
10. Evpatoria "The Sun"
The beach is equipped with canopies, dressing rooms, deck chairs, a shower and a toilet. There is a first-aid post, a sports ground and a massage room. You can also if you want to retire to the bungalow.