The geography of Crimea is truly unique. This small peninsula has a real abundance of deep-sea caves, golden shell beaches and sparsely populated Azov bays.
On the shores of the shallow Arabatsky Bay (Sea of Azov) is the famous resort village of Kamenskoye (Leninsky district, Crimea). The village is far from noisy and lively tourist centers, the steppe here completely imperceptibly passes into a quiet sea surface. Holidays in Kamenskoye (Crimea) are primarily interesting for families with small children. The local beaches are famous for their delicate sand. The shallow coast is quickly warmed up by the sun, you can swim in these places already in early May.
The village of Kamenskoye (Crimea): acquaintance
The population of this small resort town is 250 people. Kamenskoe (Crimea) is widely known among athletes: the local quarries annually take part in competitions in underground orienteering.
Location
The village of Kamenskoye (Crimea) is located in the Leninsky district, on the coast of the Sea of Azov, 40 km from Feodosia and 90 km from Kerch. The resort is located on the Ak-Monai Isthmus, which connects the Kerch Peninsula with the main part of Crimea
Weather in Kamenskoye (Crimea)
The unique location between the two seas, Black and Azov, is due to the climate features of these places. In general, the weather in Kamenskoye (Crimea) is typical of the Crimea. Winter is not snowy and mild, plus temperatures prevail. Quite often, northerly winds (about ten times a month) bring rain, rarely there is snow. In summer, the weather is always sunny, dry and hot, especially in August and July. But due to the fact that the resort is located near two seas, the sweltering heat is almost never here. The thermometer column hardens by an average of + 27-30 ° C during the day.
The Sea of Azov is known for its insignificant depth, due to which it warms up quickly enough. The swimming season in Kamenskoye (Crimea) lasts from May to the end of September. In summer, the average water temperature is + 24-26 ° C.
About types of rest
The authors of numerous reviews claim that a vacation in Kamenskoye (Crimea) is ideal for those who are tired of the hustle and bustle of the city. According to reviews, it is always very calm and quiet. Nevertheless, both lovers just lie in the sun and lovers of outdoor activities come to these places.
One of the advantages of this resort is the presence of magnificent sandy beaches, calm and not crowded. On the beaches in Kamenskoye (Crimea) there are no traditional water attractions - “pills” and “bananas”, but here you can play tennis or volleyball in plenty. These places were also appreciated by scuba diving enthusiasts. One of the most popular activities here is fishing.
The village is one of the most popular places of leisure among kitesurfers (lovers of skating on the sea on a board that is controlled by a kite). Ak-Monai catacombs are the legendary venue for annual underground orienteering competitions.
About sights
The main attraction of these places is the Arabat fortress. It is known as the only Tatar-Turkish fortress of the Azov coast of Crimea. The date of the first mention of it is 1651. It is known that the Turks built the Arabat fortress in order to prevent Russia's access to the Black Sea. The creation of a complex perimeter with 5 bastions was supposed to provide the ability to withstand a long-term siege and make active sorties. The fortress was surrounded on all sides by a moat, if necessary through a special channel filled with sea water.
Nevertheless, in the 18th century. the fortress was captured twice: by the Cossacks - in 1737 and the Russian army - in 1771. After the Crimea was annexed to Russia, the fortress lost its military significance, gradually strengthening fell into decay. The internal buildings were completely destroyed by time, but the massive walls of 3 meters thick and 8 meters high were preserved quite well. The ruins of the legendary fortress are 2 km from the village. Kamensky, they are available to anyone who wants to join the antiquity.
The Ak-Monay catacombs are also very popular with vacationers. The attraction was formed at a time when building stone was mined here manually (from 1874 to 1939). It is a bizarre combination of quarries, natural caves, military structures and settlements. Underground labyrinths several kilometers long in some places have a multi-tiered structure. According to local legend, the quarries have access to the Sea of Azov. Every year Ak-Monay catacombs attract lovers of thrills and secrets.
Hotels
Kamenskoye is essentially a small village, the choice of housing here does not differ in particular wealth and variety. There are only two hotels here - guests can stay in the White Farm Hotel or in the Planet of Summer.
"White Farm"
This is a hotel located 5 minutes walk from the sea. The facility has an outdoor pool and free Wi-Fi. The rooms are equipped with: air conditioning, refrigerator, bathroom and balcony. The cost of living in the hotel "White Farm": from 2500 to 3500 rubles.
"Planet of summer"
About the same cost per day of living in the "Planet of Summer" (Crimea, Kamenskoye) - about 3 thousand rubles. The hotel is located directly on the seashore, has its own beach. The rooms include a bathroom, a dining area equipped with a table and a fridge, as well as air conditioning and a minibar. The hotel has animators, there is a games room. Vacationers note the presence in the hotel of good home cooking and friendly staff.
Recreation facilities
In addition to hotels in Kamenskoye, guests can also be accommodated at the recreation centers: “Swallow”, “Vympel”, “Solar Wind”, “Dolphin”, “South”. According to vacationers, some Kamensky bases have changed little since Soviet times, while others are in a constant process of development and modernization. The cost of living in significantly lower than in hotels: from 400 rubles. per night.
"Swallow"
According to reviews, "Swallow" is one of the best recreation centers in Kamenskoye. The rooms offer comfortable cabinet and upholstered furniture. In addition, the rooms are equipped with a balcony, refrigerator, air conditioning, TV, shower, toilet, washbasin. The base has its own beach. Accommodation at the base with 3 meals a day costs from 1250 rubles. per day. The cost of living for children aged 5 to 12 years: 900 rubles, children under 5 years old are free of charge.
Rates
According to reviews, the cost of vacation in these places is quite small. It is especially economical to spend leisure time here if you do not stay at a hotel, but at a recreation center in Kamenskoye (Crimea).
According to reviews, the cost of living in a hotel room is from 2 to 5 thousand rubles. per day, at the recreation center cost of living: from 400 rubles. For complex meals in the "White Farm" (hotel cafe) you should pay from 800 rubles. per day, daily accommodation with meals on the "Swallow" (recreation center), according to reviews, will cost 1250 rubles. Catacombs and the fortress can be viewed for free. According to vacationers, there is nothing to spend money in Kamenskoye, so you can relax here on a budget: for only 1000-1500 rubles. in a day.
Tourists note that in the private sector houses are being rented out a little, therefore it is better for potential guests of the resort not to count on them.
How to get here?
The authors of the reviews note that from Russia the fastest way here can be reached by plane. 148 km from this resort, not far from Simferopol, is the only airport in the Crimea. The cost of a flight from Moscow: from 3 thousand rubles, from St. Petersburg: 3760 rubles, from Yekaterinburg: 4540 rubles. Prices vary according to season. For a taxi ride from the airport (Simferopol) to Kamensky, you should pay an amount almost equal to the cost of the flight: from 2500 to 3 thousand rubles.
An alternative is to travel by public transport (with multiple transfers). Experienced tourists are advised to first take the bus number 49, 49a (fare: 9 rubles.). At the bus station, you should wait for the bus running to Kerch, and on it get to the village. The battle. From s. Battle to s. Kamensky periodically go buses. You can try to get there in a way (the distance between the villages is about 15 km). According to the authors of the reviews, travel by public transport is inexpensive, but long and very tiring.
The reviews talk about another way to get to the resort in Kamenskoye - using your own car. For motorists, reviews are advised to take the M4 highway to the village of Kislyakovskaya in the Krasnodar Territory. Then turn off the federal highway and continue to the port "Kavkaz" (along the road there will be the villages of Leningradskaya, Kanevskaya, Timashevsk, Slavyansk-on-Kuban). From there, take the ferry to the port of Crimea.
According to reviews, ferries here run at intervals of one hour, in the summer you can wait in line for a whole day, and even more in high season. For the crossing of a car should pay up to 1190 rubles. Further from the port "Crimea" you need to go along the highway E97 past Kerch in the direction of Feodosia. In sec. Battle should be turned to the right and get to with. Seven hundred, from where it is at hand to reach the destination. The distance from the port of Crimea to Kamensky is about 100 km.