Amazing Crimea ... Arriving here, you are doomed to eternal love. While the powerful of this world decide the question of its political map, mere mortals are waiting for vacation to go to the peninsula. Alushta, Yevpatoriya, Koktebel, New World ... Each of the cities is surprisingly good and unique. Each year hosts many guests. But there are places on the coast that are not yet fully mastered by tourists. They are distinguished by silence and calm. This is their quiet charm. One of such places on the Crimean peninsula is Novofedorovka. This small village is located on the territory of the Saki region, 18 kilometers from Yevpatoriya.
Village History
Judging by archaeological excavations, an ancient Greek settlement existed in the territory of a modern urban-type settlement five centuries BC. Before the October Revolution, medicinal mud intended for the patient with hemophilia Tsarevich Alexei was delivered from the village to Livadia. Until 1922, this place was not even indicated on maps, but already in 1926 it officially became part of the Tuzlynsky Village Council. Since the 30s. of the past century, the field airfield of the Kachinsky school of military pilots was based here. In 1945, F. Roosevelt and W. Churchill arrived at the Yalta Conference ; their airplanes received this airdrome. Also, after the war, they founded the "Saki-4" - an aviation garrison. The military camp was closed and did not appear on any map. Only in 1992, on the territory of the declassified garrison, was the settlement of urban settlement Novofedorovka. And in 1995, the Novofedorovsky Village Council appeared.
Location and climate
So, Crimea. Novofedorovka, as already mentioned, is located in the Saki region. This is the west coast of the peninsula. On three sides, the village is surrounded by water. It is located on the shore of the Gulf of Kalamitsky, which crashes into the coast for 16 km. Its total area is just over 3 square kilometers. And about 7 thousand people live on this territory.
The coast is protected from the winds, and the water temperature in the bay is comfortable, because it is not subject to cold sea currents. The average temperature in the summer months is within +23 degrees, and in winter it is kept at -1 ° C. Lovers of splashing in the gentle sea can open the swimming season in May and comfortably extend it until September or even a little later. Crimea, Saki district, Novofedorovka attract vacationers with just a mild climate and a large number of sunny days.
Sea and beaches
The sea here is amazingly beautiful, it envelops everything where you can reach your eyes. There are a lot of beaches, they stretch along the entire coast. There are wild and well-maintained beaches, both free and paid. Basically, the coating consists of sand and small shell rock, but pebbles are also found. Moreover, the coast is always clean. There are a large number of water attractions and opportunities for a pleasant pastime under the sun. The bottom of the sea is sandy, the slope is shallow, without holes, so there you can not be afraid for the children. So Crimea is suitable for any tourist. Novofedorovka will provide relaxation for every taste.
Entertainment and infrastructure
On the peninsula of Crimea, Novofedorovka is far from the largest village. It is perfect for families with children, because here you can easily find a quiet and secluded place. Of course, life here is not so bubbling, as, for example, in Koktebel. However, in this corner you can find something to your liking. For active and active people, for whom sport is an integral part of life, there is a sports town where you can play volleyball, soccer or basketball, run in the morning after waking up or in the evening before going to bed. Young holidaymakers will enjoy the amusement park on the beach and exciting water attractions. And if you wish, you can go to the vicinity of Saki - in the water park "Banana Republic". Well, if you want to “light”, the services of vacationers include 24-hour cafes and bars, where music is often played all night. Fans of extreme entertainment can compare with the birds and descend from the sky by parachute, discover the secrets of the underwater inhabitants and scuba dive to the bottom of the sea, drive on the cards and feel the real speed. And when local entertainment is a little boring, you can always go on an excursion to other cities of the peninsula, to see natural and historical sights. In general, the infrastructure of the village is quite well developed. There is everything that tourists may need: cozy restaurants with Russian, Ukrainian, European and Oriental cuisine; shops and markets where you can buy all sorts of goodies, as well as some household items, if they were forgotten at home. There are souvenir shops to bring a gift from friends and family from the sunny beach.
Novofedorovka (Crimea) reviews from holidaymakers mostly get pretty good. Guests of the village appreciate the cosiness and charm of this corner of the Earth.
Local Attractions
The most famous attraction in the village of Novofedorovka (Crimea) is called NITKu - an aviation ground test training complex. It has existed since the military past of the town of Saki-4. It was the only such complex in the USSR. Aviation and technical means were tested here, such as catapults, emergency barriers, optical and radio landing systems. At its core, it is an airdrome in the form of a ship deck with a steel field. By the way, pilot training takes place there in our time. In August, performances by professionals.
Also in the village is worth a visit to the Heroes Alley. She perpetuates the memory of pilots - Heroes of the USSR. Their bronze busts are also placed there. In addition, it will seem interesting, especially to the boys, a monument to the Tu-22 crew, who died during a combat mission. It is made just in the form of this bomber.
Where to go on an excursion?
Since the city of Saki is not far away, it is worth visiting the excavations of the Evpatorion fortress. Climbing the ruins is interesting for both children and adults. There is an open-air museum Kara-Tobe. On the basis of archaeological excavations, the manor of the first century BC was recreated, a Scythian village is being built. There is an exposition of antiquities in the northwestern part of Crimea. Here are ancient coins, household items, finds from the necropolises, ceramics, weapons.
Treatment
As mentioned above, Novofedorovka is almost surrounded by water. Only the eastern part remains free. And if in the west there are waters of the Kalamitsky Gulf, then in the north - Saki Lake, and in the south - Kyzyl-Yar. Both of these reservoirs belong to salt lakes. There are also a number of fresh ones. High mineralization of water bodies makes the air in the village almost healing. There are several curative mud deposits on the peninsula, but Sakskoye is perhaps the most famous. Because Saki (Crimea), Novofedorovka and nearby villages so attract tourists who want to improve their body a little.
Housing
Due to the fact that for a long time the village was a closed military town, the tourism business here began to develop relatively recently. But, despite this, vacationers can pick and choose. The most common in p.g.t. Novofedorovka (Crimea) private sector. Conditions, services and costs vary, although prices do not bite at all. The private sector will naturally be cheaper. There will be no problems finding a house, apartment or room. Fortunately, in any part of the village on the street you can find an announcement that housing is for rent. However, it is quite enough here and boarding houses, hotels, recreation centers. In the fight for customers, they provide a wide range of services. This includes free wireless Internet, gyms, billiards, saunas, playgrounds and trampolines for adults.
How to get there?
Amazingly beautiful Crimea. The village of Novofedorovka has a good location on the peninsula, and you can get to it both from Sak, and from Yevpatoriya or Simferopol. Closest, of course, to Saki. Public transport runs every 15 minutes, and taxis are not too expensive. Once every half an hour, a bus leaves from the city of Simferopol to the village, and transport quite often goes along the Evpatoria – Novofedorovka route.
Afterword
There are many nice resorts on the Crimean peninsula. Novofedorovka is one of such small and cozy places. The pearl of the sea coast. This is a wonderful vacation in a lovely corner of nature, away from the noisy bustle, but with easy access to the most amazing and unique places of the Crimean peninsula. This young resort is still ahead. Every year it will become more attractive for vacationers and, who knows, perhaps someday it will become a major tourist center.