The small village of Koktebel is located 20 km from Feodosia, near the ancient volcano Kara-Dag. This resort is famous for its vineyards, strong winds blowing from the sea, which allows hang gliding, the presence of several significant attractions. Lovers of quiet rest come here, preferring romantic picnics on the shore to noisy discos. Those who have visited Koktebel at least once will probably plan to return here.
How to get to Koktebel in a short time? To travel to Crimea, you can use one of the following options:
- plane to Simferopol + bus or minibus to Koktebel;
- plane to Simferopol + bus to Feodosia + minibus to Koktebel;
- train to Simferopol + bus or minibus to Koktebel.
The last route of travel to Koktebel seems to be the longest.
How to get to Koktebel by plane
Choosing a plane to travel to Crimea is an opportunity to be there in a matter of hours. For those who value their time and do not want to lose precious moments of their own vacation for a long move, we can recommend this particular way of traveling to Koktebel. There are also disadvantages of such a trip: plane tickets cost a lot; all air transport arrives at the international airport near Simferopol, so you will have to look for a further transfer to Koktebel.
You can get from Moscow to Simferopol in 2.5 hours by airplanes of several companies: Aeroflot, Ural Airlines, VIM-avia, Red Wings. Direct flight, non-stop. Planes also fly from St. Petersburg to Crimea. Flights are operated by Aeroflot.
How to get to Koktebel upon arrival? Between Koktebel and Simferopol 130 km. This distance can be covered by a regular bus that departs from the Simferopol railway station. You can also take another road to Feodosia, from where minibuses go to Koktebel. Another way to get to the booked hotel in Koktebel is to take a taxi in Simferopol. In this case, tourists do not even have to go from the airport to the center of Simferopol, where all the buses running in Crimea stop. The way to Koktebel will take about 2 hours.
By train
If travelers are afraid to fly or are simply ready to extend their journey, then you can take a train to Simferopol, and from there get to Koktebel by minibus, bus or taxi.
Depending on the class of service, the passengers of the train have access to basic services included in the ticket price. For an additional fee on board the Tavria train, passengers can buy souvenirs for the trip, as well as food and drinks from the menu of the dining car. As a tribute to railway traditions, each passenger during the trip for tea is given a branded cup holder with a glass (subject to the purchase of tea from the conductor), which depicts a personal train against the background of the arches of the Crimean bridge.
