Cape Fiolent is a beautiful and charming place in Crimea. Rest on Cape Fiolent

✔ Cape Fiolent is a real treasure of the Crimea. It is located in its southwestern part between Sevastopol and Balaklava. ancient name of this place - Partenium, which means "maiden", "pure". Later, it was also called Cape St. George, after the name of the monastery located here.

What is a cape

Initially, only one point was called Fiolent - the cape itself. Now this name has begun to combine a whole stretch of the coast with a length of 7-8 km, consisting of numerous picturesque bays. The cape is made up of volcanic formations and minerals such as jasper, chalcedony, carnelian. During the Jurassic period, there was a volcano here.

From the sea, the cape looks like an endless series of bizarrely shaped rocks. Fiolent is the point from which it originates Main ridge Crimean mountains. Since 1969, this area has been a natural monument.

The legend of the cape and its history

Fiolent is shrouded in many stories and legends. According to Greek traditions, it was on this place that the temple of the goddess Artemis was located, where its priestess, Iphigenia, was in exile. Once a ship with the Greeks sailed to the shores. The militant Tauri immediately took them prisoner. Iphigenia decided to help the captives escape by deceiving the Taurians. The courage of the Greeks formed the basis of a legend that poets and writers have admired for many centuries. True, evidence of the existence of the temple of the Greek goddess at Cape Fiolent has not yet been found.

There is another legend. In 891, a terrible storm hit the seafarers from Greece, death was inevitable. Then they knelt down and prayed to the Holy Great Martyr George the Victorious. A miracle happened: the waves subsided, the sky cleared up. In gratitude for the salvation, the Greeks erected a temple in a cave and erected a cross.

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How to get to Fiolent and what to see

The easiest way to make a trip from the city of Sevastopol:

• By bus: route No 3 or 3a (TSUM stop) in Streletskaya Bay to the stop "St. George's Monastery";
• by car: on the Sevastopol-Yalta road, using GPS coordinates- N 44 29.886; E 33 29.303.

Most convenient way get from Balaklava - by sea. The ship "Diana Trivia" departs from the pier every two hours, as well as boats.

Cape Fiolent on the map of Crimea

GPS Coordinates: N 44 29.886 E 33 29.303 Latitude/Longitude

Most interesting places for visiting:

• St. George's Monastery. Many Russian tsars visited here, as well as A.S. Pushkin;

  
  

• . 800 steps from the monastery down - and you are on one of the most beautiful beaches Sevastopol. The beach has everything you need to relax.

  
  
  Important: the descent to the Jasper beach passes along the rocks. Wear comfortable flat-soled shoes with a heel, a sun hat, and hold the children's hands.

  You can go back by boat to Balaklava - this will save you from a grueling ascent.

• Grotto of Diana - a through arch at the base of the rock. Beautiful place where you get beautiful photos.

  
  

Fiolent - paradise with crystal clean water and breathtaking landscapes. Photos here are obtained, as in colorful guidebooks.

towards Sevastopol. Cape Fiolent was formed about 160 million years ago, after powerful eruption volcano, frozen lava flows can be observed to this day. Their bizarre forms make the landscape of the area a truly unique natural creation. A huge number of caves and grottoes, the purest water, fresh sea air make it undeniably unique place on the planet.

Geographical coordinates of Cape Fiolent in Crimea on the GPS map N 44.4979,E 33.4869

Second name Cape Fiolent - Cape Georgievsky, because of the monastery, which was erected in 891. For unknown reasons, in 1807 Georgievsky Cape was included in cartography. Russian Empire like Cape Fiolent. This name has survived to this day. Now, Fiolen is a protected area and is protected by the state, but the beaches and its extensive attractions are open to tourists all year round. Capes, rocks, underwater grottoes and perhaps one of the cleanest marine areas in Crimea, each year attract 1000 tourists who come either for a day or become a tent city for several weeks. But equipped parking, for tent city, there is not.

Legend of Cape Fiolent

One of best legends from the first name of Cape Fiolent - Cape Georgievsky falls on 800 years of our era, and the Greeks told it. According to legend, a Greek ship passing by the Crimea fell into a terrible storm, the storm covered the entire sky from edge to edge, the waves rose to the sky, and salvation seemed simply impossible. The sailors in despair and panic dangled all over the ship, and the ship was like a chip thrown from side to side, the last moment was so close and so obvious that many sailors began to pray and confess to the Almighty. Many prayers were addressed to St. George - the intercessor of travelers and soldiers. And then a miracle happened - the heavens parted the clouds and the sea began to nail the ship to the shore with a light current. It was Cape Fiolent. The sailors, having descended to earth, knew exactly whom to thank, and having examined the nearest territories, they found an icon in the rock of St. George, and in 891 a temple with caves was erected in honor of miraculous salvation and in gratitude for the good deeds of St. George the Victorious.

Cape Fiolent has its own beach, the path leading to it is a road with many steps and places to rest. Juniper grows almost all over the cape, and as you know, it has healing properties and one of the most powerful bactericides in nature. No exception and descent to the sea. Many experts consider this road to the beach one of the healing ones in the world. Clean Mountain air, impregnated with sea salt and thickly coaxed with the smell of juniper. It's all about the road to the beach. Previously, the road had 891 steps and was at a high angle of inclination. Now, due to the large number of reconstructions and places of rest, the number of steps has significantly decreased and the angle of inclination has significantly decreased.

Attractions of Cape Fiolent

St. George's Monastery

St. George's Monastery was built in 891 by the Greeks, for several centuries the monastery was patronized by the Genoese, during the time of the Crimean Khanate, the monastery continued to worship, although it was constantly attacked. Since the transition of the Crimea to the Russian Empire, the servants of the monastery did not want to convert to Orthodoxy and left the Crimea. Temple moved to Orthodox Church. At times Soviet Union, the monastery was closed and transferred to public administration. The premises of the monastery and the surrounding areas were passed from hand to hand and in fact brought this historical place into complete decline. The park was completely destroyed, and the monastery itself fell into disrepair. The revival of the monastery took place in 1998-2000. Now, St. George's Monastery is open to Crimeans and guests of the peninsula.

Grotto of Diana

To enjoy the beauty of the grotto, you need to get to the stop "Dubki" or "Karavelle", it is from there that the most beautiful view on the grotto Grotto Diana, is an arch washed with water in rock. The height of the arch is about 12 meters, the length is about 13 meters, the depth in the arch is from 3 to 8 meters. Small boats sometimes pass through the grotto, so it’s not worth swimming through the grotto. It is almost impossible to get to the grotto by land, so if you decide to visit the grotto, you will have to rent a boat or boat.

jasper beach

jasper beach - most clean place in Sevastopol and perhaps one of the most visited beaches of Balaklava and Sevastopol. There are many reasons for this: one of the largest coastal zones is about 1 km long, due to the volcanic origin of this area, the sea has an azure color, and the water is almost always clean and transparent. In addition to the beauty of the sea, it is worth paying attention to the rocks, which have an unusual structure and cosmic forms. A large staircase leads to the beach, about 800 steps, respectively, the difference in height is quite large.

How to get to Cape Fiolent

There are several options to get to Cape Fiolent: from Sevastopol and Balaklava, you can get to the cape by boat, on average it costs from 300 to 1000 rubles. from a person. Bus number 3 runs from Sevastopol, from Tsum, which will take you almost to the cape, but it is better to ask the driver where to get off. If you are going to get by car from Sevastopol, then you need to get to the street. Khrustalevo and move along it towards the exit from the city. Moving along st. Khrustaleva, you will cross the Komyshovoe highway and continue moving on, the next landmark will be the Kalfa cemetery, passing it you will find yourself in a small village, and then follow the signs or look for a free parking space, you are almost there.

Cape Violet is considered to be one of the most exotic and beautiful sights of Crimea. If you decide to visit the cape, then by all means take fins and a mask with you, diving on Violetna is simply unforgettable: many atolls, underwater caves and amazing undersea world. On the cape, you can often meet dolphins that drive schools of fish into shallow water or simply frolic on the surface of the water. Also, at Cape Violet, fishing is very good. Not far from the cape, you can visit or. In any case, even if the goal is only to visit the cape, there will be enough sights for the whole day.

In the southern part of the Herakleian Peninsula, in the Balaklava region. Local multi-kilometer shell precipitous coasts arose about one hundred and fifty million years ago. During the reign of the Greeks in the Crimea, it was called Partenium. Another variant of the name is Deva Cape. This is connected with the myth about Iphigenia, the daughter of King Agamemnon, who was brought by Artemis. According to legend, the girl became a priestess of the goddess in the temple of the Virgin.

Another name Fiolent- this is a tiger cape in translation from the Crimean Tatar or Cape of St. George. According to legend, this saint appeared on a rock and saved Greek sailors who could have died from a raging storm. As a sign of respect, they founded on Mount St. George monastery from which eight hundred steps lead to the sea. Believers will be interested in attending a prayer service in the ancient monastery, which is over 1100 years old. Regular services are held in the partially restored church.

Not far from the monastery there are gratings of a volcano that has long since died out. Its dark massive rock is clearly visible against the background of the light coast.

On the territory of Fiolent, a landscape reserve has been created, which has the status of a state one. In the eastern part of the cape there is Jasper Beach. Rest on Fiolent is not only comfortable beaches, swimming in the sea, but also visiting interesting historical sites, excursions, active entertainment for lovers of drive.

We are charged with positive from active recreation

A ten-kilometer coastal section of Fiolent is built up private dachas and , many of which are . Opportunity extreme recreation attracted to these places a large number of tourists. Jumping from sheer cliffs on rope insurance adds adrenaline to the blood. A marine leisure Kayaking gives physical relaxation, sports excitement and a lot of unforgettable impressions. There is an opportunity to try your hand at the paratroopers' airfield or to view the lovely landscapes of Fiolent on a steam plane from a bird's eye view. Diving enthusiasts have a wide choice interesting routes among underwater rocks and canyons. Rest on Cape Fiolent includes a visit to the underwater museum near and the stone complex near the North Spit, which are of considerable interest. Fans of sea fishing and spearfishing will be advised the most successful routes.

Almost all Fiolent have canteens and cafes, and you will always be offered an inexpensive tasty lunch and fragrant pastries. , equipped with everything necessary, will be happy to meet couples with children or groups of friends, looking for an option cohabitation. Does not lag behind , where you can rent excellent housing inexpensively, both for one person and for a group of vacationers.

Get to Fiolent you can take a trolleybus or fixed-route taxi from to the stop "5th kilometer", then by minibus to Fiolent itself. Or in another way: by minibus from the station to the Central Department Store, and then by bus.

Cape Fiolent is a very specific point on the map, but locals they call Fiolent not only the mentioned cape, but also the surrounding areas around it ... commercials for 10 kilometers around =) i.e. if in a conversation you are advised to go swimming at Fiolent, it is better to clarify where exactly. There are many beautiful places in this area. wild beaches, there are places for parking with tents, and there are a lot of cottages here. Fiolent is a nearby suburb where a terrifyingly huge and ugly private sector. Everything would be fine if these lands were declared protected and construction was prohibited, but dacha cooperatives began to be built here even during the union, and in the 90s and 2000s, an epidemic of the private sector captured the area and now ugly houses cling to the very edge of the cliff, in desire to snatch a larger piece of land. But let's not talk about sad things ...

What can you see on Fiolente?

Cape Fiolent
To visit Fiolent and not to see Cape Fiolent itself? I strongly advise you to still find time and walk around the territory of the reserve. Moreover, as I have already said, almost the entire area in this area is given over to dachas and Cape Fiolent, the only small area of ​​the nature protection zone where there are almost no buildings. Another question is when is the best time to visit the cape? After all, if you came to Fiolent in the summer, then most likely you want to swim =) Therefore, I have a conditional rule - in the summer Fiolent is about beaches, and the rest of the time it’s about walking. A convenient and picturesque route along the coast can be laid from the Grotto of Diana to the Monastery.

St. George's Monastery


The Orthodox monastery in honor of St. George is located near Cape Fiolent, right on the way to Jasper Beach. According to legend, the monastery was founded in 891 by Taurian Greek sailors, who were overtaken by a storm near Fiolent. The ship nearly crashed coastal cliff, but the sailors prayed to St. George the Victorious, and the storm subsided, and on the rock they found the icon of St. George. In gratitude for the salvation, the sailors founded a monastery on the coastal slope with cave church in the name of George the Victorious. A cross was erected on the rock itself. This Rock of the Holy Apparition or as it is also called St. George's Rock, you can see it by going down to the beach. It is a surface rock in the form small island, located 140 meters from the shore.
In the Middle Ages, the monastery flourished and remained active both under the Genoese and during the time of the Crimean Khanate, when the St. George Monastery remained one of the few active Christian monasteries on the peninsula. After Crimea became part of the Russian Empire, almost all Russian tsars visited here, and in 1820 Pushkin came to St. George's Monastery, who was delighted with the sight of the monastery and took away unforgettable memories from here.

Cross rock structure

jasper beach
From the monastery it is easy to go down to one of the most beautiful and popular beaches in the vicinity of Sevastopol. Jasper beach is one of the most picturesque and clean beaches coast. This pebble beach, which is about a kilometer long. In order to get to the beach, you need to go down the old staircase, which has about 800 steps. The trail runs along a shady slope and descends about 200 meters. And if you suddenly don’t want to climb back up in the heat, then in the summer there is an opportunity to go by boat to.

Grotto of Diana

One of the brightly replicated sights of Fiolent is called Diana's grotto. At the base of the rock, the waters of the Black Sea washed out a through grotto, which has the shape of an arch. The sea in the grotto has a depth of about 2 meters, and the ravine itself is high enough to let a small boat pass through it. As I already said, Fiolent is a very stretched area, therefore, in order to get exactly to Diana's grotto, you need to get off at the Caravel stop, or as it is also called Oaks, then go through the garden partnerships towards the sea. On both sides of the Grotto of Diana, there are pretty beaches. The one on the left - the beach "Karavella" is wilder and more difficult to access, but the grotto itself is perfectly visible from it. To the right of the grotto is the more popular Tsarskoye Selo beach, it’s already really possible to go down there with children.

The beach under the lighthouse

My favorite place on Fiolent, this is a beach that the locals call "at the lighthouse", although there is no picturesque lighthouse there, only a tower with a light signal (in fact, there is a lighthouse). If you are traveling by transport from the Central Department Store, then the Mayak stop will be the first where you can see the sea. The sea here has a magical azure color, exactly the same as we see in the pictures in advertising booklets. In this part of Fiolent, the rocks have a very light, slightly yellowish color, in contrast to the black rocks of Cape Fiolent. The descent to the beach is not the most convenient and often crumbles, so you should not go here with small children. But halfway to the beach set up a lot of tents "wild" tourists.

How to get to Fiolent?

There is only one route to Fiolent: bus 3. He departs from the Central Department Store and goes through Fiolent for 5 km. Those. you can take the bus both at TSUM and at 5km. The interval of movement is approximately 20 minutes. Please note that there is almost always a queue for the bus, so it is unlikely that you will be able to leave immediately. All of the above places can be reached by sitting on this route, just ask the driver where to get off.

Constantly visiting Fiolent in the summer, I can’t get away from the associations with the Latvian Jurmala. After all, Jurmala, by and large, is a whole necklace of small towns following each other, smoothly flowing into each other. Often travelers say that they were in Jurmala, and then they specify the name of the town, but they are not less than ten.

The same is true for Fiolent. Only here everything is much, much more modest. Areas differ in terms of stops fixed-route taxi. All life revolves around them.

How to get to Fiolent

For tourists and lovers sea ​​recreation Fiolent is a 5-kilometer strip of the Black Sea coast with incredibly steep mountainous, sometimes very dangerous slopes. And this is the first difficulty in “mastering” Fiolent: you just need to know where and how to go down to the sea.

I immediately give advice and strongly recommend that you follow it: be sure, going to beaches of Cape Fiolent, invite a local expert in this area with you, otherwise a lot of things here will remain completely unknown to you.

You should not contact any agency or service bureau about this. Just show friendliness, sincerely communicate with the locals, and you will definitely find a guy in the city, and best of all, a young couple who wants to spend a day with you on Fiolent just like that.