Trip across the Crimea for half a day. Private guides in Crimea. Aquapark "Blue Bay"

Publication date: 2015-10-31

Hello everyone, my dears! If you are going to spend a vacation in the Crimea, you are faced with a difficult task: how to manage to see all the most interesting things in a short period of time and not wind up extra kilometers. We also faced such a question, so today I decided to discuss with you our itinerary for traveling around the Crimea by car, and offer the best, in my opinion, route. Ready? Then I begin!

In this article:

This is necessary for all travelers in the Crimea

For orientation on the peninsula, you can use anything: paper maps, a navigator, heavy guidebooks and other inconvenient devices.

I propose to use the most convenient way orientation in the area and in a huge number of attractions of the peninsula - a mobile application with a unique name Crimea.

What can be done with it?

1. Automatically determine your location and the nearest attractions, indicating the mileage and route to each of them.

2. Select a city and see a list of attractions in its vicinity.

3. Just see a list of all attractions with a detailed description: photos, contact information, detailed description and visitor reviews.

And if you are a complete dummy in this and do not know at all how to use the capabilities of your phone (or tablet), welcome to this issue, which will help you install the Crimea application and more.

Our route

Our first priority in Crimea was to meet with good friend who moved to live in Sevastopol. Therefore, we first of all went there, to the opposite coast of the peninsula, not at all worrying that we were leaving behind many interesting places that we would not be able to visit with such a route ( you can open the map in a new window).

Then we, of course, went from Sevastopol to other nearby cities,

but all this made our route a bit ragged. And although we managed to visit many interesting places, I do not advise you to repeat our route.

Which route would be the best

I think it must meet three basic requirements:

Contain maximum amount attractions.
Run along the most beautiful places Crimea, so that the road was a pleasure.
Be cyclical, i.e. avoid traveling on the same roads whenever possible.

So, I ended up with 4 segments of the path (Google does not allow you to build long routes):

1. Port in Kerch - Feodosia
2. Feodosia — Yalta
3. Yalta — Sevastopol
4. Sevastopol — Kerch

The total duration of the route is 951 km.

It practically does not repeat itself, and most of it runs along the sea.

What attractions are included in this itinerary

Remember, you can independently supplement it along the route with the help of mobile application Crimea, which we talked about above. I tried to choose the most interesting, in my opinion, places. Let me list them in order according to the above route.

You can click on the names of places of interest to open their location on the map.

1. Turkish fortress Yeni-Kale

2. Adzhimushkay quarries

3. Royal barrow

4. Mount Mithridates

5. Fort Totleben

6. Church of St. Catherine

7. House-Museum of Alexander Grin

8. National Art Gallery named after Aivazovsky

Oh, I highly recommend watching the promo video of the museum:

9. Saint Constantine's Tower

10. Factory of vintage wines and cognacs in Koktebel

11. Trail and grotto of Golitsyn

12. emerald lake

13. Waterfall Dzhur-Dzhur

14. marble cave

15. Mount Demerdzhi

16. Palace of Princess Gagarina

17. Massandra Palace

19. Cableway in Yalta and observation tower ()

20. Livadia Palace

21. Castle Swallow's Nest ()

Why do you need to go to Crimea when there are resorts in Turkey and Egypt, Thailand and Bali? We will try to tell and, most importantly, show why its sights are worth spending not one vacation here, but two or three, and generally coming here from year to year, which many do.

It was extremely difficult to select photographs for this review, because it is impossible to show the entire Crimea in one article, it is so diverse. It is impossible to even just mention the main sights in it - there are more than 2,000 monuments in just one. In general, this is only a small fraction of interesting places, beaches, sights for which it is worth coming to Crimea.

What to see in Crimea - photo report

I'll start clockwise with photos of historical and natural attractions. So, why go to the Crimea? To swim and sunbathe on, which separates the gloomy Sivash and the warm Sea of \u200b\u200bAzov, representing such an endless beach covered with colorful shells:

And there, look at the impressive walls and the remains of the moat of the Turkish fortress:

Really, a paradise? This is the territory of the Karalar Steppe Reserve, and here it is itself - a steppe that looks the same as thousands of years ago, when Tauris, Antes and God knows what nomads lived here:

Here, by the way, such unique animals as yellow-bellies live - legless meter-long lizards, and - giant poisonous centipedes.

The multi-kilometer Asandrov Wall, which crosses the entire Kerch Peninsula. Of course not Chinese Wall, but the scale (the length of the structure is 42 km. A ditch 20-25 m wide and 6-8 m deep, and next to it a shaft of similar dimensions) is impressive:

It is worth going to Crimea and in order to visit - the most ancient city Russia. For 26 centuries people have lived here continuously. In Kerch, be sure to go down to the museum, which is amazing to the core, telling about the heroism of our people. It is also worth seeing another historical landmark of this part of Crimea - take a walk in the center, climb the famous:

Admire the city and the new bridge across the strait from above, then go down another slope to the ruins - the capital of the Bosporus kingdom. By the way, the remains of ancient settlements of various safety are also in other parts of the Eastern Crimea - Tiritaka, Acre, Kitey. The Brilliant Porta also left its mark on this land, and this is not only the aforementioned Arabat fortress, but also:

which was supposed to protect the Turkish Crimea from Russia, but did not fulfill its task - Crimea is ours!

Why is it worth going to Crimea?

And these are the beaches of the Black Sea and Mount Opuk in the distance:

There is the famous Opuksky Reserve, especially popular in spring, when the multi-colored Schrenk tulips bloom - the ancestors of the first cultivated varieties of tulips. Behind him are salt lakes of a wonderful lilac color:

Another interesting object steppe Crimea:

This is not a hill, but a mud volcano. It is not the only one, Kerch also has active mud volcanoes.

Already in order to lie on such a beach it is worth going to the Crimea! In this photo, she is:

Beautiful villas line the city's wide embankment, and the Aivazovsky Gallery houses the world's largest collection of his paintings.

This is a real Western European fortress, in the towers of which plates with coats of arms and inscriptions are mounted - a noble gentleman ordered that this structure be built in such and such a year. In the summer, a chic festival “Genoese Helmet” is held there, for which role players and history buffs come to Crimea from year to year.

What to see in South Crimea

It is surrounded by the most beautiful south coast park - Alupka:

The photo was taken in December - sunny and green. The park has a huge collection of plants, including araucaria, a dragon tree from South America, and superbly laid out - multi-level, excellent lawns that emphasize the beauty of evergreens, cascades of ponds, winding paths and chaos - heaps of huge stones.

You need to visit the Crimea to see it, it is also beautiful all year round and every month another unique collection of flowers blooms there: lilacs, irises, daylilies, roses, clematis, cannes and chrysanthemums. The Crimeans themselves go to see the flowering of the latter - "" from year to year.

Parks are beautiful at any time of the year.

and admire the surroundings from the caves:

and at its foot to be surprised at funny orchids, orchids monkey:

see the most big grotto Europe in Kyz-Kermen:

And meet the sunset at the 200-year-old lighthouse from the very western point peninsulas:

Then go inside this hollow mountain through this “portal”:

And there you can swim in the blue transparent lakes formed on the site of quarries where the white Inkeraman stone was mined for the construction of Sevastopol.

Why go to Western Crimea, what attractions await tourists?

You need to be here to get wet healing mud in and feed the wild swans on the lake, under:

Visit Evpatoria itself, sunbathe on its sandy and pebble beaches:

take a walk along its embankment, wander along the winding streets, where a mosque stands side by side, Orthodox church, synagogue, and Karaites:

Try in local restaurants dishes of Karaite cuisine, and rush to, for example, to the village.

There are many in Crimea good places for holidays with children. This contributes big variety beaches, stunning nature, a large selection of attractions and other entertainment. You will find out where to relax in Crimea with a child and what to see on the peninsula during your vacation.

When choosing where to relax in Crimea with children, keep in mind that it is difficult for children to sit in one place, they need a change of scenery, even too often. Plan the trip so that you can offer your child new and interesting entertainment in a short time.

The main thing for which they go to the Crimea in the summer is the sea. Water in the Crimea warms up to +20 in June, and the Velvet season ends in early October. Read on to find out what they offer. Better conditions for holidays with children.

All the city beaches of the cities listed below are easily accessible even with a stroller. The wide promenade makes it easy to walk to the sea and back. A variety of entertainment allows you to go there with children of different ages.

1. Alushta

Alushta is a popular resort that is famous for its pebble beaches. There are many activities for children here:

2 dolphinariums - Aquarelle and Nemo. Here you can watch shows of both dolphins and fur seals.

Water park "Almond Grove", located near the embankment. There are 12 attractions available here. There are 2 hotels on the territory of the water park. If you stay in one of them, visiting the "Almond Grove" will be free and will allow you to come there whenever your child wants - at least every day.

An aquarium with more than 250 species of fish from all seas and oceans, as well as crabs, turtles and crocodiles. It is conveniently located in the heart of the city, close to the embankment and the dolphinarium.

Park "Crimea in miniature". Here a child can see the most interesting places peninsulas and find out where they are. It is located right in front of the aquarium. There are similar miniature parks in Bakhchisarai and Evpatoria.

2. Yalta

When choosing where to go in Crimea with a child, it is worth remembering Yalta, the center of Crimean tourism. Here you can see many natural and architectural sights, visiting which will not be tiresome even for kids:

Bird home;

Livadia and Massandra palaces;

Wuchang-Su waterfall.

Yalta offers children a wide range of entertainment:

Aquapark. In Atlantis, a visit for a parent and child will cost less than 2,000 rubles. But there are only 9 attractions, including 2 pools.

Zoo "Skazka", popular throughout the Crimea.

Dolphinarium offers an interesting show program. It is located under open sky allowing you to admire the mountain scenery at the same time.

Fans of more exciting entertainment can go to the Aquatoria Animal Theater and watch walruses, fur seals and dolphins.

The Yalta Crocodilariarium will show you and your child the most terrible predators on the planet. Walks next to snakes, caimans and, of course, crocodiles are waiting for you. You can take pictures and feed them. The crocodile aquarium is located in the city center, not far from the embankment.

Going east from Yalta, you can visit Nikitsky Botanical Garden with its greenhouses, flower beds and rare varieties of flowers and plants. It is especially recommended to visit the garden during the numerous flower balls.

Many hotels in the city have children's rooms with animators - you just need to choose. And in the vicinity of Yalta you can take a ride on horses and ponies.

The disadvantage of the resort is the lack of comfortable and spacious city beaches. At sea, it is better to go to neighboring Massandra. The beaches here are exclusively pebbly, as on the entire southern coast.

For children, the village of Gurzuf is interesting, first of all, for the Artek camp, which has been the main children's health resort of the peninsula for more than 90 years.

If you just go to Gurzuf, you can go on a boat trip to Adalary and Bear Mountain - symbols resort village. And you can get to Artek without a ticket - just by paying an entrance ticket.

From Gurzuf it is convenient to get to Yalta sights - half an hour by minibus and you are already in the city. But accommodation will be cheaper. The beaches in the village are pebbly, and the entrance to the sea is mostly smooth.

4. Simeiz

Other popular resort south coast is Simeiz. Here, as in Gurzuf, there are many interesting coastal rock sculptures that you can admire from the beach and even conquer on foot. For a child, conquering the Diva rock will be a real adventure.

Holidays at sea with a child in Simeiz will not be complete without a visit to the Blue Bay water park, located a short walk from the beach - behind Mount Koshka. There are 9 attractions here, but the cost of visiting is slightly higher than in the Yalta Atlantis.

In addition, the Crimean Astrophysical Observatory is located in Simeiz, which will be interesting and informative to visit not only for every child, but also for adults. The observatory conducts review and popular science lectures. With favorable weather conditions there is a demonstration of the Sun or objects in the evening sky.

5. Evpatoria

If you want to show your child, then we recommend that you go to the west of the peninsula - to Evpatoria. Local beaches are distinguished by a convenient entry, and the depth here is not gained immediately, but gradually. This will allow you not to be afraid for the child, and it will be easier for him to get used to the sea.

Having left the city to the west, you can diversify your vacation on the Black Sea with children by visiting sand spit Belyaus. Nearby is an amazing castle - the building of the Viking Hotel. It will be very interesting for a child to look at it. The sea in this place is transparent and clean and resembles the world's best resorts.

In Evpatoria, there is another Crimean water park - "At Lukomorye". All rides are named fairy tale characters, and for relaxation after the slides, you can use one of the three pools.

In the village of Pribrezhnoye, about 15 kilometers from Evpatoria, there is another water park - “ Banana republic". It is considered the most famous on the peninsula. There are most attractions for children and adults, but the prices here are the highest.

6. Bakhchisaray

If your vacation is not in the summer or the sea has not yet warmed up, you should pay attention to Crimean mountains and foothills. The best place to experience miracles mountain Crimea will become Bakhchisarai - the land of cave cities and monasteries. Many places can be visited even with small children - just put them in a backpack. In this way you can visit the Holy Assumption monastery in the rock, and from it take a walk to ancient capital Crimean Khanate - Chufut-Kale. Here the child will explore all the caves, cells and grottoes, and you can always control him and capture the entire walk in colorful photographs.

If your child has already grown up, you can safely go on real walking tours around the neighborhood: towards the cave cities of Mangup-Kale, Eski-Kermen, Tepe-Kermen or cave monastery Kachi-Kalion. You can get there by suburban transport or by buying a tour.

In Bakhchisarai there are also interesting examples of Crimean architecture. Local rulers built their residence here, known as the Khan's Palace. The tour will help you to get to know the life and culture of the Tatar population of the peninsula. A calling card of the palace is the “Fountain of Tears” sung by Pushkin.

A special place among the entertainment is occupied by horse and donkey rides. During such trips, children will feel like real medieval travelers. In the village of Zalesnoye (about a 30-minute drive from Bakhchisaray), a child can even get a personal certificate of a “donkey driver”.

Rest in the Crimea with a child will be incomplete without visiting the visiting card of Bakhchisaray - the park "Crimea in Miniature". Dozens of cartoon characters are collected here: Soviet and modern, domestic and foreign. Next to them are miniature copies famous buildings Crimea - palaces, fortresses, museums. Moreover, the dimensions of the sculptures of the screen heroes clearly exceed the buildings.

7. Koktebel

If your child is old enough and you allow him extreme entertainment then feel free to go to the resorts eastern Crimea. Paragliding or hang-gliding in Koktebel will not leave him indifferent. Naturally, the flights will be carried out with an instructor.

There is also a water park in Koktebel. There are 24 slides open here, of which 12 are only for children.

Rest in the village is on the city beaches, because these places are popular with nudists.

8. Feodosia

Feodosia will be an excellent choice if your goal is a seaside holiday with children. There are many . The most popular and famous is the multi-kilometer "Golden Beach", stretching from the outskirts of Feodosia towards Primorsky.

Many beaches, for example, "Scarlet Sails" or "Sunrise" are equipped with children's slides, attractions, trampolines.

9. Pike perch

Sudak - perfect place for those who think what to see in the Crimea with children. Here you can combine beach holiday and entertainment for children of all ages. There are many in the city, after visiting which you can take a walk to the Genoese fortress or go to New World on the Golitsyn trail.

The city has its own water park water world”, and you do not have to go to Koktebel for entertainment. Sudak water park is one of the oldest on the peninsula and offers its guests 12 slides.

10. Sevastopol

This city is perfect for an enlightening tour of the Crimea. Here you can instill in your child love for the Motherland, show him an example of true courage. Choosing a vacation in the Crimea with children in the vicinity of Sevastopol, you can visit numerous military facilities of the past - Diorama, Panorama, Malakhov Kurgan, which will be of interest to boys.

The city also has a water park "Zurbagan", where there are 18 attractions. You can diversify your vacation in Sevastopol by visiting the local aquarium, the largest in Crimea, or ice rink in the mall "Musson". For an hour or two, you can be transferred from the hot summer to the coolness of winter.

Sevastopol also has its own dolphinarium, located in the Artillery Bay.

Boys will be interested in visiting rope park"Treasure Island" with a complex of rope barriers. Here the child will need to show his dexterity and courage - excellent entertainment for restless children.

There are many beaches in Sevastopol. Those where it is convenient to get even with a small child are located mainly on north side- in Lyubimovka and Uchkuevka. The beaches in this area are sandy and pebbly. On south side many beaches are now closed for renovation. And the descent to jasper beach at Fiolent it will be too tiring for the child.

And remember, in any of the described resorts you can have a pleasant rest with children, combining sea baths with a cultural and entertainment program.

The pearl of the Black Sea, the incredible and exciting Crimea hospitably opens its arms all year round. Of course, in the summer a magnificent and “lazy” vacation on the beach awaits here, at any other time on the peninsula you can spend long-awaited vacation while seeing fascinating sights. And, by the way, the standard 5-10 days of rest to visit all the interesting places of the republic may, unfortunately, not be enough. But we will make it easier for you and tell you about the most popular sights of Crimea.

Palaces of Crimea

Even if you do not consider yourself a connoisseur of architecture, the elegance of palaces Crimean peninsula will hardly leave you indifferent. The palace-castle, which is considered the hallmark of the Crimea, has a special beauty and romance. The magnificent building is located at the height of the Aurora rock of Cape Ai-Todor.

Majesty and wealth in detail awaits you in the Massandra Palace, built for Alexander III in quiet place among picturesque rocks and dense groves.

Speaking about the best sights of Crimea, one cannot fail to mention Vorontsov Palace, museum-reserve at the foot of famous mountain Ai-Petri. The palace itself is amazing. unusual architecture in neo-gothic style.

natural attractions

The most full-flowing waterfall in the republic, Dzhur-Dzhur (Alushta region), has an unforgettable power.

A recognizable form has a 70-meter Diva rock, protruding into the sea at.

Incredible landscapes await you on the slopes of Mount Ai-Petri (Alupka), the symbol of South Shore, where about 5 leads tourist routes. Some of them pass through the famous cable car Miskhor-Ai-Petri.

In search of the unusual, turn your feet to one of the most beautiful caves Europe - marble cave. The total length of its halls is more than 2 km.

Historical sights and museums of Crimea

Thinking about what to see in Crimea and what are the best sights of Crimea, be sure to visit the cradle of Russian Orthodoxy - the ruins ancient city, Ancient Chersonese.

If you want to see something amazing, go to one of the cave cities of the peninsula. Tepe-Kermen (Bakhchisaray), consisting of more than 250 caves for domestic and religious purposes, is located in the cone-shaped mountain of the same name.

Chufut-Kale, cave city-fortress appeared in the XV century, preserved quite well.

Real Genoese fortress XIV-XV centuries. located in Sudak. It covers an area of 30 hectares.

Every visitor to Crimea will really like the Balaklava naval complex, where an underground submarine base has been located in the rocks of the bay since the 60s of the XX century.

Religious sites in Crimea

To the outstanding religious monuments peninsula include the monumental Admiralty Cathedral of St. Vladimir, built in the Byzantine style in the 19th century in Sevastopol.

Making a trip to the sights of Crimea around the cities, be sure to visit the elegant Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Yalta.

Not far from Bakhchisarai, in the gorge of Maryam-dere, there is an unusual Assumption Cave Monastery, whose cells are carved into the rock.

Sights of Crimea for children

Most of all, children in Crimea like the famous Glade fairy tales - a museum in Yalta, where about two hundred sculptures of favorite fairy tale and cartoon characters are exhibited in the open air.

Moreover, in almost every major city Republic has an aqua park and a dolphinarium. Children of all ages will enjoy children's town"Lukomorye" (Sevastopol), where, in addition to attractions, there are several unusual museums and even a zoo corner.

And be sure to visit the Yalta Zoo "Fairy Tale".

Unusual, interesting and non-tourist places in the Crimea, which we visited and advise you to visit. Find out what you can see in the vicinity of Sudak, Novy Svet, Bakhchisaray, Tarkhankut, Yalta. We also give tips and recommendations on how to get to these places.

In this article we will talk about interesting places in Crimea that we visited in 2014 as part of - about non-trivial and little-known or, for some reason, little-visited sights of Crimea. That is, we will not talk about mega-popular places where tourists usually go, for example, about swallow's nest or Genoese fortress. Of course, these sights of the Crimea, which have become its calling card, are worth a look, but about them - another time. Also in the article we give tips on visiting interesting places in Crimea and describe how to get there.

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Novyi Svet: Reserve and Massif Karaul-Oba

Novosvetsky Reserve and mountain range Karaul-Oba are located between the villages of Vesele and Novyi Svet. These places do not experience close attention of tourists. Rare amateurs usually get here hiking in the mountains, and even then they visit far from all the nooks and crannies of the reserve. The trails in the reserve are good, marked, but in some places you should be careful and careful. Just in case, it is better to have a map with marked trails and GPS, so as not to lose your way and not miss anything interesting.

How to get there: You can climb to the reserve either from the side of the New World (like us), or from the side of Vesely. We advise you to get to Vesely - Kutlak Bay - and go up from there, and go down to the New World. Entrance to the reserve is free. If you go through the village of Novy Svet, you need to go along Chaliapin Street and start descending along the path leading through the gorge to Royal beach, almost immediately you will notice a path that runs along the gorge on the right side - you need it.

Staircase of the Tauris, valleys of Hell and Paradise, Cosmos Peak and Karaul-Oba Peak

We recommend visiting this truly unusual and interesting place in Crimea to everyone. In addition to stunning views, this place has a special charm. It is believed that the ancient staircase, which was built by the Taurians, is more than 2.5 thousand years old. So it really or not, but climbing this stone spiral staircase will definitely impress you. Be careful - the stairs are limited on one side only and go along the cliff. In some places, the width of the stairs reaches only 40 cm, and the steps are dilapidated and worn out. One place is especially dangerous - about half way you need to cross a kind of "flight" of stairs over a cliff.

On the Staircase of the Taurians, you can climb to the platform where the sanctuary of the Tauris was previously located. From there you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the bay and Cape Kapchik. From the site, you can climb Cosmos Peak, but be careful: the stones slide and it often blows strong wind. By the way, Cosmos peak is mistaken for the top of Karaul-Oba. In fact, the top of the mountain is located on the other side of the Valley of Paradise, a separate path leads there.

Advice: Wear comfortable shoes, light sneakers with non-slip soles are best, as rocks and tree roots are very slippery in some places. Take a backpack with you to keep your hands free, as well as drinking water and something to eat.

How to get there: Climb the trail in the manner described above, either from Novyi Svet or from Vesely. We walked from the New World along the marked path to the fork, at the fork you need to go right along the path to the Valley of Paradise (in spring and early summer it blooms beautifully). Then you need to go along the valley, about halfway to the left leads the so-called Tarzan's path from the roots of trees, which ends with stone boulders. There you will see the Staircase of the Tauris, along which, after passing through the narrow and cool Adam's bed (cleft), you can climb the plateau and the Cosmos peak.

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Fortress Kutlak

On western slope Karaul-Oba you can find the ruins of a fortress built around the 1st century BC. From the once impregnable walls there are pitiful ruins, which tourists almost do not know about.

How to get there: Through the village of Veseloye or through the New World along the ecological path described above. Use OSMAnd - all trails and sights, viewpoints and other POIs are marked there.

Cape Kapchik

Everyone who walked along the Golitsyn Trail reached Cape Kapchik, but not everyone went beyond the prohibition sign installed on it. If you go further along the path, you can go around the cape and go to a small and cozy observation deck, pleasantly blown by the wind - you can relax there. Be careful, in some places the path is very narrow, it goes over a cliff. It is forbidden to climb to the top of the cape, since, according to rumors, people have repeatedly fallen off from there, although some daredevils climb to this day.

How to get there: Walk along the Golitsyn trail and go beyond the prohibition sign, then go along the path that goes around the cape.

Surroundings of Sudak

Ai-George

This mountain in the vicinity of Sudak is unusually picturesque, as well as the road to it. Only now a rare tourist decides to climb it, but meanwhile the view from the mountain is simply amazing: on one side there are almost sheer cliffs, the valley and the Tokluk ridge, on the other - dried up, lifeless, but such beautiful beams. The height of the mountain is about 500 meters.

Advice: You need comfortable and reliable shoes, as well as a supply drinking water.

How to get there: It is better to go through the village, to which the road leads from the highway. You need to go along the vineyard, and then turn right along the path and go deeper into the forest. Half of the way passes through this forest, the walk is very easy. Next begins juniper grove and a steep climb to the top, which will take approximately 40 minutes. The descent is difficult, as the stones roll down under your feet. Try to hold on to the juniper branches and step on the roots, using them as a ladder. It is better to climb to the top either in the morning or closer to sunset.

There are also not very many visitors to this cape, known in certain circles - mostly they come here for silence, secluded beaches and hiking. Meganom can rightly be called one of the most interesting places in Crimea - there is an opinion that there are places of power on the cape, that witches hold covens here and have picnics on the side of the UFO. We wandered through this mysterious cape and we can say that there is definitely something in it: the desert landscapes of Nevada, coupled with the sea, sultry ringing silence, bizarrely shaped rocks and boulders, and circles made of stones set in a mystical mood.

Advice: You need comfortable shoes and drinking water (there is a cafe only on Rybachy Beach). Be careful, in one place the path runs along a cliff - it is very narrow and crumbles. In addition, if other people go towards you, it is unlikely that you will be able to disperse. If you are afraid of heights, it is better to pass this section by going down a little along another path - it will lead you to Cape Rybachy and merge with the main path.

Alchak-Kaya and Aeolian harp

Another interesting place on the Crimean peninsula is the Alchak-Kaya tract. This cape near Sudak was seen by every vacationer there. Mostly tourists go along the ecological path from the embankment, but we strongly recommend climbing to the very top from the side of the highway - from there a stunning view of the surroundings of Sudak opens: Ai-Georgiy, Meganom, Kapselskaya Valley and Karaul-Oba. The top of the cape is very picturesque - there is a juniper grove, a scorched valley and sheer cliffs.

How to get there: If from the ecological path after a short wild beach turn left onto the path, you will see a through grotto - this is the Aeolian harp. The ascent is easy, from here you can also reach the top of the mountain. We recommend climbing to the Aeolian Harp at sunset, when it is beautifully lit by golden rays.

Tarkhankut: interesting places in the west of Crimea

Big and Small Atlesh, Dzhangulskoe landslide coast

I would call Tarkhankut one of the most memorable and interesting places in Crimea. Due to the almost complete absence sandy beaches and remoteness from the resorts, this place has retained its purity and privacy. Those who go in for diving mainly go to Tarkhankut - it's crystal clear here pure water. We are not fond of diving and we advise you to go here for an extraordinary beautiful scenery: steep cliffs, bizarre rocks, endless steppe and much more. It’s worth coming here either in the spring, when the steppe blooms, or at the end of summer - the beginning of autumn: the season is closed at this time, there are almost no vacationers, the hotels are cheap (we rented a room for 200 rubles), the village of Olenevka is quiet and silent, as if everything had died out - you feel himself the last person on earth.

We recommend renting a bike (cheap, leave your passport as a deposit) and go early in the morning to explore the surroundings - to the southeast, where Big and Small Atlesh, the Cup of Love, the village of Mayak (it was in these places that the famous Soviet movies"Amphibian Man" and "Pirates of the 20th century") and to the northeast - to the Dzhangul landslide coast. Take plenty of drinking water and food, as these regions are deserted. There is a tent on Bolshoy Atlesh where you can buy water and a snack, but the prices are quite high.

How to get there: By bus from Evpatoria to the village of Olenevka, then by bike / car along the asphalt road leading to the village of Mayak, which then turns into a country road. Back, to shorten the path, you can get on the road through the steppe.

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Points of Interest near Bakhchisarai

Chufut-Kale, Balta-Tiymez and the ruined cemetery of dervishes

Many people know and have visited Chufut-Kale in Bakhchisaray, but almost everyone passes by a small cemetery of dervishes, located a little away from the path leading to the cave city. It's cool, quiet, dark, mystical atmosphere and the whisper of foliage. If you do not go up to Chufut-Kala, but go further along the road, you can (and should) reach the old Karaite cemetery Balta-Tiymez, which can be called with confidence unusual place in Crimea.

How to get to the dervish cemetery: You need to follow the path leading to Chufut-Kale, then on the right you will see a stone gate covered with ivy - that is where you need to go.

Yalta: Ai-Petri

In the noisy and touristic Yalta, we recommend that you make an ascent (or descent) to Ai-Petri along the unusually beautiful Taraktash trail. For those who do not like long climbs, we advise you to take the funicular up and go down on foot, enjoying the views.

How to get there: By minibus or taxi to the funicular (cable station in Miskhor). Be prepared for long queues for the funicular.

Here is such a small selection of interesting places in Crimea. You can read about our first impressions of the peninsula in the article.