Sevastopol is a city known primarily as the base of the Black Sea Fleet, whose ships are based in numerous bays. There are thirty bays in total, of which only eleven are most intensively used for various purposes. The most famous bays of Sevastopol will be described in this article.
Sevastopol
It is the main bay of the city. Thanks to its protection from winds and bad weather, it is an excellent place to relax on the water. Thanks to the vast and protected territory, this place was chosen for basing the Russian navy on the Black Sea. Of the attractions, a unique coastal contour should be noted. At the exit from the bay are South and North breakwater and many bays, of which the largest is the South.
Some travelers believe that the best city on the entire Crimean peninsula is Sevastopol. Bays, sea, sights, unique atmosphere attract many tourists here.
Artillery bay
The bay is located in the city center. It got its name thanks to the large military warehouses that were originally located on its shores. Currently, the bay is accessible for tourists. There are numerous berths for sightseeing boats and yachts plying between the shores. Taking advantage of one of the many offers of carriers, leaving a boat or a pleasure boat from the Artillery Bay, you can make a fascinating sea excursion. On its banks are cozy cafes. Sitting in the summer on the open veranda of one of them, you can not only eat deliciously, but also enjoy the seascape.
South bay
Another of the most famous bays is South. Its length is more than two kilometers. Here are the seaport, moorings for large ships. In the bay, marine vessels of the Russian Black Sea Fleet are based . Everyone can admire them during a boat trip. Ships can be photographed. Such an excursion will be a wonderful gift for children. Adults can enjoy the amazing sea view and city panorama. If you take a raid on a pleasure boat, you can see the flagship of the Black Sea Fleet standing there - the cruiser Moscow.
Which bays in Sevastopol are most adapted for visiting by tourists? There is one such place in the city in which every vacationer will find a lot of exciting things for himself.
Cossack Bay
The bay is located fifteen kilometers from the center of Sevastopol. It is here that the famous Cape Khersones is located , which became the last frontier of the city's defense against Nazi invaders in 1942.
At the cape, guests of the city can see all kinds of sights, such as the stone lighthouse built in 1816, the state reserve “Cossack Bay”, the famous dolphinarium and diving center. The memorial complex “35 Coastal Battery” reminds of the events of the war and the heroic days of the multi-day defense of the city. Until now, evidence of war can be found on the shores of the bay (spent cartridges, fragments of shells and mines).
Infrastructure
There is a well-developed tourist infrastructure, which includes numerous cafes where you can eat, shops. There is also a post office and a bank branch. From Cossack Bay you can easily reach the city center. White yachts and pleasure boats leave the numerous marinas for the sea, daily making many trips with tourists. For those who want to stay here longer, numerous hotels can offer their services. Bays in Sevastopol are real cultural centers with many attractions.
Useful entertainment
So, for example, in the “Cossack Bay” there is a famous research center (State Oceanarium), which studies the marine inhabitants of the Black Sea, and also specializes in all kinds of underwater operations. During the Soviet Union, it was here that scientific research was conducted in the field of the use of dolphins in the military sphere. The center was classified. Currently, it is accessible for tourists, who are offered unique demonstration programs with the participation of dolphins and other marine inhabitants. Guests of the city, especially children, will get a lot of pleasure from watching the behavior and games of dolphins, fur seals. Visitors can chat with marine animals, take pictures next to them. Dolphinariums have developed and are successfully implementing health-improving programs involving marine mammals.
Some bays of Sevastopol offer city guests special types of educational entertainment. By visiting the Biodesign exhibition, tourists can get a complete impression of the diversity of species of marine animals living in the Black Sea and see first-hand unique rare fish and marine mammals.
Diving
In the Oceanarium area, there is the famous UNICON DIVERS diving center, whose experienced specialists will help you to join the fascinating world of scuba diving. Sevastopol bays are characterized by calm waters, protected from the effects of weather factors, which are great for swimming under water. The diving center has the necessary modern equipment, allowing training for beginners. People with experience in scuba diving will also find a lot of interesting things for themselves.
The city of Sevastopol, due to its excellent, exceptionally convenient location, is a unique place for relaxing on the water and visiting by tourists - lovers of the sea and the history of the fleet. City guests have the opportunity to take a fascinating boat trip and enjoy the beauty of the local places. Due to the fact that warships are based in the bays, numerous history buffs of the Russian Navy flock to Sevastopol annually.
The central bays of Sevastopol (photo, unfortunately, cannot convey the exceptional atmosphere that hovers in these places) are inextricably linked with the heroic history of the city. It was in them that the ships under the command of Admiral Ushakov were based. From here the Russian ships left in order to win the battle of Sinop. During the Crimean War , sea vessels were flooded in the Sevastopol Bay in order to prevent the Anglo-French squadron from reaching the city. During the siege in 1941-1942, ships broke into the bays of Sevastopol, supplying the besieged city.
Having been in the Crimea, every tourist must definitely visit this wonderful, hero-filled city filled with the glory of the heroic achievements of the past.