Resorts of Crimea, all without exception, have their sights and distinctive features. Tourists who prefer an elite noisy vacation go to the city of happiness and fun - Yalta, lovers of big cities choose Alushta and Sevastopol. If you like a quiet family vacation at affordable prices, pay attention to the village of Planerskoye (Crimea), which has another name - the resort of Koktebel.
Southeast Crimea, pos. Glider (Koktebel)
The village is located in the southeast of the Crimean peninsula between Sudak and Feodosia. It belongs to the resort of Big Feodosia and currently has a fairly developed infrastructure.
The mountains protect Planerskoye from the cold northern winds, so the climate is somewhat milder compared to Feodosia.
The unique climate of the village is created by the merger of mountain, steppe and sea air. Wide pebble beaches, clear sea, picturesque nature, developed infrastructure attract a huge number of tourists to Planersky (Crimea). The beauty of Koktebel inspires the creativity of many artists, writers and poets. Films are made in the vicinity of Glider.
Village History
Scientists have established that in different historical centuries the territory of the present Koktebel was inhabited by people, and by the end of the 18th century there was a fairly developed settlement with its port in these places.
In the era of Tsarist Russia in the late XIX - early XX centuries, the first private summer residences of noble people appeared in Koktebel, and after the October Revolution - the first motels and resorts. Some of them are functioning now.
The village of Glider (Crimea) is directly associated with the history of Soviet gliding. The village received its name precisely because of this. Back in the twenties, the first state gliding competitions took place on the famous Klementieva Mountain, which towers above the village, later world records in the field of gliding were set on this mountain.
Rest in Glider
Crimea is a unique place that many call paradise on earth. Koktebel is no exception. The famous artist and poet M. Voloshin, who lived in Planersky in Soviet times, reflected the beauty and charm of these places in his works, which can be fully enjoyed in the Voloshin house-museum on the Koktebel embankment. From year to year, gatherings of poets and artists take place in Koktebel.
The village of Glider (Crimea) is very popular not only among writers. In September, every year, an international jazz festival and the Velvet Tango festival are held here, which thousands of tourists enjoy visiting.
The Glider resort (Koktebel) is famous for its chic five-kilometer strip of beaches. A shallow bottom, fine pebbles or sand, a crystal clear sea are perfect for families with children. The infrastructure of the village beaches is very developed, there is a promenade with cafes and shops. Lovers of privacy and space can always go along the coast and find the perfect quiet place for themselves. Nudist beaches are popular in these places .
In the village of Planerskoe (Crimea) is one of the largest water parks and dolphinarium in the Crimea . These places are ideal for visiting them with children.
Fans of outdoor activities will find a lot of interesting things for themselves. On Klementyev’s mountain, hang gliding flights are organized, diving and surfing are popular. The tour desk prepares horseback riding and hiking tours in the surrounding area.
Attractions of the surroundings
If you decide to spend your vacation in the village of Koktebel, you definitely will not be bored. Planerskoe (Crimea), the photo of which is presented below, is a very picturesque village with its unique attractions. A boat trip along Kara-Dag to an amazing rock called Golden Gate is very popular among tourists.
Excursions to the winery are no less popular. Here you can fully observe the creation of the famous Crimean wines and taste them.
While in the Eastern Crimea, you should definitely plunge into history and visit the famous Genoese fortress, which offers magnificent views of the sea coast.
The Aivazovsky Art Gallery in Feodosia deserves the attention of all vacationers.
Housing in the village
In Koktebel, the choice of housing is huge. Elite modern hotels, fashionable hotels, resorts, immersed in the exotic greenery of the parks, offer comfortable cozy rooms of European class.
In the village there are sanatoriums with health and rehabilitation programs, offering many health and tourist programs.
Many sanatoriums and hotels of Planersky today operate on an all-inclusive basis.
Private sector
Private holiday homes and mini-pensions in Planersky are especially popular. Crimea is considered by many to be an expensive resort, but housing prices in these places are quite affordable and much lower than in the cities of the South Coast. The private sector is close to the sea and the entire infrastructure.
You can settle in numerous boathouses located 5 meters from the beach, but the village with the delights of civilization is far from here.
Interesting housing offers worth paying attention to are small houses with their own courtyard, usually equipped with a playground, a barbecue and gazebos.
Prices for accommodation in Koktebel, as well as in other resort towns and villages of Crimea, depend on the season, remoteness from the center and the sea.
In Glidersky every tourist will find accommodation for themselves according to their capabilities and needs.