- Where to go to Crimea on vacation?
- Excursions in Crimea
- Beach vacation
- Leisure
- Children's rest in Crimea
- Event tours
Don't know where to go to rest in Crimea? It doesn't matter which resort and type of vacation you decide to opt for, the financial component will be good news for you - in the high season, prices for tours to Crimea are slightly lower compared to similar tours to Europe.
Where to go to Crimea on vacation?
In the middle of the first summer month, vacationers “occupy” the Crimean beaches, and those wishing to improve their health move into local sanatoriums and health resorts. Crimean children's camps are not empty either.
If you like spaciousness and magnificent nature, go to Koktebel, Novy Svet, Alushta or Sudak. Do you want to improve your health and contribute to the improvement of your own and the well-being of your children? Buy tours to Evpatoria or Saki. Interested in natural attractions and architectural monuments? Go on a trip to Simferopol or Bakhchisarai. Well, the cleanest air (the aroma of pine needles and juniper is caught in it) and rich nature will await you in Yalta, Alupka, Foros, Simeiz.
Excursions in Crimea
It is best to devote time to excursions in Crimea in late spring - early summer and early-mid autumn. What to do in Crimea for curious tourists? For example:
- see the Karasan estate in the Partenit village - in the park of the estate, the building of which now occupies the administrative building of the sanatorium, there are more than 220 species of plants and trees, but the main attraction is considered the century-old grove of Italian pines;
- visit the Charax Palace in Gaspra - special attention should be paid to the antique gazebo with 12 columns;
- examine the Sudak fortress - its former greatness can be judged by the main gate, the ruins of the barracks, the temple of the 12 Apostles and the towers; old jewelry, coins, amphorae and other exhibits can be seen in the local museum; and within the framework of the festival “Genoese helmet”, which takes place in July-August, those who wish will be invited to take part in impromptu battles;
- visit the Novy Svet champagne factory: as part of the Tsar's Tour, excursionists will travel to the 19th century, walk through the labyrinth of Golitsyn cellars, taste 6 samples of champagne by candlelight in Golitsyn's office, and as part of the Historical Tour, they will learn the history of its creation champagne and visit an exemplary tunnel with a collection of wines, where the tasting will be held);
- take a walk in the landscape park in the village of Parkovoye - famous for “Bather”, “Falling asleep Boy”, “Thoughtfulness” and other sculptures;
- see numerous palaces - Massandrovsky, Livadia, Vorontsovsky, Yusupovsky and the famous Swallow's Nest.
Beach vacation
The Black Sea resorts will delight beach-goers in early June with water heated to + 20-21˚C. In July-August, temperatures rise to + 24-26˚C. As for the resorts of the Azov Sea (focused on family and children's recreation, since the sea has a shallow bottom; minus the rest on the Sea of Azov - turbidity of the water, which occurs due to strong winds), vacationers flock here earlier than on the Black Sea coast. There, the water warms up to + 20˚C by mid-May, becoming warmer in the following months (up to + 26˚C). You can also devote time to spending time on the beach in Crimea in the first 3-4 weeks of September.
Pebble and sandy beaches surrounded by mountains boast Ordzhonikidze and Feodosia, wide yellow sand beaches - Kerch, white sand beaches - Evpatoria.
If you are interested in the beaches of Yalta (in July-August the water temperature is + 23-24˚C, and in September + 21-22˚C), take a closer look at
- Massandra Beach: This Blue Flag beach is equipped with shade awnings, showers, changing rooms, massage parlors, shooting range, water attractions for the younger generation, fitness equipment, beach and water equipment rentals. In summer, Massandra Beach becomes a venue for club parties and concerts (to keep track of the schedule of events, you should check the website www.massandrabeach.com).
- Seaside beach: vacationers on a 400-meter site (covering - small pebbles) will find changing cabins, a playground, a left-luggage office, and nearby - food outlets, souvenir shops and grocery stores.
Leisure
Do you like skiing and snowboarding? From mid-January to March, Ai-Petri is at your service (it has 6 tracks): for example, the 120-meter Lagushatnik track is suitable for beginners, and the 320-meter Kichkine track is suitable for those who wish to improve their skiing technique.
As for the fans of diving, diving in Sevastopol is organized for them (they are held on the Blue Bay beach).
Walking routes in Crimea
Children's rest in Crimea
Thinking about your child's leisure time during the summer holidays? Organize a trip for him, for example, to the Solnechny children's camp in Alushta. It is equipped with a sports and disco area, a first-aid post with an isolation ward, and its own sand and pebble beach. There are 5 meals a day for children. As for entertainment, children are encouraged to participate in hikes, sports competitions, excursions, and holidays.
Event tours
Such a tour in the summer will allow everyone to take part in the celebration of the mussel festival, the festival of the author's song “Balaklava Holidays”, the retro film festival “Vivat, Comedy!”, The children's film festival “Scarlet Sails”. In addition, in May there is a gastronomic festival in Feodosia "Barabulka", the annual festival of health and development practices "SuryaFest" is held in Koktebel on the summer solstice. Gastronomic festival in Massandra all summer promises guests new discoveries in the world of taste experiences, ZBFEST in Zolotoy Balka - a festival of young wine in the vineyards of Balaklava. And of course, the day of the Navy, which is celebrated in Sevastopol with special solemnity and scale.
