Stretching from Foros to Sudak. Nowadays, the South Coast has everything you need for a great holiday: sanatoriums, children's camps, hotels and campsites; The beaches are equipped with water entertainment centers. The audience is very diverse - families with children, avid party-goers, and those who want to enrich themselves with new knowledge and impressions on vacation are comfortable here.
For young travelers there are water parks, zoos, aquariums, dolphinariums and even a crocodile farm. The largest selection of entertainment for young people is in big cities. There are bars and clubs on the beaches and embankments, and beach and foam parties take place at night. For those who cannot imagine a vacation without excursions, the South Coast is full of architectural and natural attractions - palaces, peaks, observation decks, cable cars. And the famous Swallow's Nest is also here.
Resorts of the Southern Coast of Crimea
The southern coast is the hottest and most popular part of the peninsula among tourists. It stretches from Cape Aya in Balaklava to Mount Kara-Dag in Sudak and unites about 20 cities and towns. The central region of the southern coast - Greater Yalta - includes Yalta and Alupka, as well as several smaller resorts: Gurzuf, Gaspra, Simeiz, Foros and others. Tourists come here for recreational and beach holidays, supplemented by an excursion program. Local health resorts treat pulmonary, cardiovascular and nervous diseases, and the beaches have everything you need for a comfortable stay.
For the abundance of palaces and cathedrals, Greater Yalta was nicknamed the cultural treasury of Crimea.
One vacation is not enough to explore its many palaces, mansions and cathedrals. Inspection of historical sights can be alternated with a visit to the Skazka Zoo, Nikitsky Botanical Garden, Massandra Winery and Atlantis Water Park.
Fans of active recreation can walk along mountain trails, go horseback riding, learn the basics of diving or engage in caving.
Similar recreational conditions are offered by neighboring Bolshaya Alushta. However, it is not so crowded, which attracts families with children. The easternmost resort of the South Coast, Sudak, has become a Mecca for divers who liked its water area with underwater caves, grottoes and tunnels. There are also interesting objects on land. For example, the famous Genoese fortress, where the annual festival of knightly art “Genoese Helmet” takes place.
Another favorite place for divers is Balaclava. This is a calm resort town, where the main entertainment is related to the sea - beach holidays, fishing, yacht trips and others. On both sides of Balaklava Bay there are semi-wild rocky beaches with clear water.
The most atmospheric resort on the southern coast is Koktebel. Creative youth traditionally gather here and various thematic festivals are held. Active sports include paragliding and aeronautics.
How to get to the Southern Coast of Crimea
Travel time by bus depends not only on the mileage, but also on the number of stops. Thus, a direct flight from Simferopol to Yalta will take only 1.5 hours and cost approximately 250 RUB. The same route with all stops will take 2.5 hours.
Trolleybuses are also in demand among tourists. The most popular route is Simferopol - Yalta, it is chosen for the picturesque views of the Black Sea coast. The trip lasts almost 2.5 hours, the fare costs 145 RUB. Yalta is also connected by trolleybus service to Alushta and Krasnokamenka. These flights are served by the Crimea Trolleybus company (office site). It also launched Aeroexpress trains from the airport to the railway station in Simferopol in 2015. In high season they run at 10-minute intervals, the maximum ticket price is 50 RUB. An alternative to buses and trolleybuses is private minibuses. Travel on them is not much more expensive than on buses, but time costs are reduced by 1.5-2 times.
Tickets are sold at bus station ticket offices or directly on the transport. Baggage transportation must be paid separately. There are no problems with public transport inside the resorts of the South Coast, as well as outside them. Regular flights connect all city districts, the fare ranges from 10 to 15 RUB. In small villages like Partenit there is no public transport; you will have to travel on foot, by taxi or by bicycle.
Rent a Car
It is more comfortable to explore the resorts and attractions of the southern coast of Crimea by car - you do not need to connect public transport flights and depend on group excursion programs. It is convenient to start the journey from Sevastopol, where the road goes from Simferopol through Bakhchisarai. A mountain highway with serpentine leads to the Feodosia region from the Crimean capital all the way to Koktebel. In general, the roads in this part of Crimea are quite good and safe; there are no such steep serpentines as in the Caucasus. There are traffic jams in large cities and on intercity highways during the high season. You can find free parking, but at most attractions you will have to pay for parking - 50-60 RUB per hour.
You can rent a car at Simferopol airport or book in advance online. There are international (Rentalcars, Futoeurope, Hertz and others) or local (Bas-rent and Avtoprokat-krym.rf) rental offices in the region. The cost of renting a budget foreign car in June-August will cost at least 1,500 RUB/day. In the off-season, prices drop to 800-900 RUB. Read more about the features of car rental in Crimea.
Hotels
There is a large selection of accommodation options on the South Coast - hotels of different star ratings, boarding houses, recreation centers, campsites, hostels, private houses and apartments. The largest number of rooms and the highest prices are in Yalta, where the most luxurious hotels in the region are located. Per night in high season you will have to pay 6,000 - 15,000 RUB for two. If you want privacy, you can rent a house or townhouse. The price range is wide - from 3,000 for a double room to 35,000 RUB for a cottage for 10-12 people per day. For a night in an economy class room in a private hotel or boarding house they will ask for a minimum of 2000-2500 RUB.
Those who want to save money and stay in Yalta should look for available places in hostels - 600-1000 RUB per bed in a shared room.
The cost of living in villages in the vicinity of Yalta and Alushta is somewhat lower. There, for 1500 RUB you can book a room with amenities and air conditioning. In a boarding house, this price often includes a minimum set of health treatments and meals. Similar prices for housing in Sudak, Koktebel and Balaklava.
For lovers of outdoor recreation, guarded campsites are equipped along the entire coast. Accommodation in your own tent costs on average 250-300 RUB, a place for a car - 200 RUB. The price includes the use of shower and toilet.
Beaches of the South Coast
The South Coast is a strip of land stretching between the ridges of the Crimean Mountains and the Black Sea. In the widest places it does not exceed 8 km. Due to the peculiarities of the relief, the beaches in this part of the peninsula are narrow, small-pebble, mostly of artificial origin. There is no silt at the bottom, so the water in the sea is clean and transparent. The level of pollution is low even within the boundaries of large resorts - Yalta and Alushta.
The cleanest water is in Foros - thanks to two powerful currents it is constantly renewed.
Most beaches are aimed at a comfortable, civilized holiday. For those who care about infrastructure, the coast of Yalta is suitable - the beaches of Central, Dolphin, Massandrovsky, Nikitsky and others. Admission to them is free. On the territory there are cafes, restaurants, rental of beach paraphernalia and sports equipment, water activities, and on Massandrovsky there are even boutiques and a VIP zone. Renting a bungalow costs 500 RUB per hour or 1,500 RUB per day, renting an umbrella will cost at least 100 RUB, and a sun lounger will cost at least 200 RUB. Tourists with children will enjoy the uncrowded beaches. Maurice Thorez and Livadia with a gentle entrance to the water. As an alternative, you can consider the coast of Alushta, which is distinguished by a wide and clean coastal strip.
Wild deep-sea beaches can be found in the bays and capes of the western part of Greater Yalta: in Simeiz at the foot of the Swan rock, in Love Bay east of Alushta, in Dvuyakhkornaya and Lisya bays near Koktebel. At some of them you won’t be able to stay alone - informal people and nudists gather in Lisya Bay.
Of the semi-wild beaches, Rainbow in the Alupka area and Yashmovy near Cape Fiolent, between Balaklava and Sevastopol, deserve attention. The latter attracts tourists with beautiful views and clear water.
Diving
Divers come to the South Coast for the picturesque underwater landscapes, wrecks and ancient artifacts. One of the best places for diving is Cape Meganom near Sudak. The water here is clean and transparent, even inclement weather will not interfere with the exploration of grottoes, niches, caves and tunnels. An equally interesting landscape and underwater lake can be seen in Robber Bay near Novy Svet. Nearby is Love Bay, an ideal place for beginners and family diving. Ancient artifacts and wrecks of ancient ships rest at the bottom of Zelenaya Bay. Cape Aya near Balaklava is also popular among divers. In addition to caves and grottoes, they are attracted by the bulk carrier "Vinovoz" and "Alley of Anchors". In the Yalta area, karst caves under the Swallow's Nest and fragments of ships are interesting.
There are dive centers in every more or less large resort town. Most of them specialize in test dives and equipment rental. The average cost of a dive is 2500 RUB, which includes equipment, instructions, transfer and the swim itself. Renting a package of equipment will cost 1200-1500 RUB.
Treatment on the South Coast
The healing properties of the South Coast climate have long been known; back in the 19th century, health resorts were built here to treat tuberculosis and bronchopulmonary diseases. Also, staying here will benefit people suffering from hypertension, vascular diseases of the brain, neurocircular dystonia, or having problems with the functions of the musculoskeletal system. Several institutions are focused on the rehabilitation of children with cerebral palsy. The most unusual technique in this area is dolphin therapy. It is used in the Partenita Dolphinarium and several other resorts. Most health resorts and sanatoriums are open year-round.
Scientists claim that there are only two places on our planet where the air is so saturated with ions and phytoncides that it can cure many diseases - these are the Cote d'Azur in France and the South Coast.
The range of treatment procedures depends on the specific resort and institution. Most people use mud therapy using Saki mud, circular showers, massages, pearl baths, aromatherapy and physical therapy. Some health resorts have swimming pools with sea or fresh water. The price per day in the South Coast resorts varies from 2500 to 8000 RUB. The price includes accommodation, three dietary meals a day, classes in gyms and swimming pools and a range of wellness treatments.
What to bring
Among the banal magnets and souvenirs made from shells at resorts you can find very unique things. Jewelry and crafts made from juniper and beech growing on the peninsula are sold everywhere. Local craftsmen use them to make coasters for dishes, figurines, combs and much more. Prices start from 100 RUB. And in Yalta you can find authentic handmade jewelry made from ancient Crimean pine from the “We are Scythians” workshop.
Before buying souvenirs, make sure that they are authentic and not brought from China - at least check to see if the label says “Made in China”.
Among edibles, teas and medicinal herbs growing on the slopes of the Crimean mountains are in demand. And also jam from figs or rose petals. Another calling card of the South Coast is Massandra wines. You can buy and try them during a tour of the plant in Massandra or in branded stores in Yalta, Alushta, Alupka and other resort cities. On average, a bottle of vintage wine will cost 500-700 RUB.
Cuisine and restaurants of the South Coast
The cuisine of Crimea is a peculiar mix of Tatar, Russian, Ukrainian, Armenian, Mediterranean and Asian cuisines. The menus of restaurants and cafes are full of names of well-known dishes. In the local eateries you can taste borscht, dumplings, lagman, shish kebab, pilaf, Greek salad, dolma, cabbage rolls, oriental sweets and Massandra wines. Chefs often interpret traditional dishes in their own way using local products and herbs, which gives them a new, unusual taste.
South Coast restaurants attract tourists with colorful interiors and panoramic views. For aesthetic pleasure, it is worth visiting “Uchan-Su” next to the waterfall of the same name, the restaurant “Old Crimea” on the 12th km of the Yalta-Alushta highway, the fusion cafe “Orange” in Yalta or the gastrobar “Cousteau” at the end station of the Yalta-Alushta cable car. Slide.
Prices for food depend on the resort and the level of the restaurant; Yalta is considered the most expensive on the South Coast in this regard. A snack at a shawarma, pancake or other fast food outlet will cost about 200 RUB for two. The average bill for lunch in a cozy cafe with national cuisine will be 500-1000 RUB. In expensive restaurants you will have to leave about 3000 RUB.
Entertainment and attractions
Unique natural and architectural monuments are concentrated on the southern coast of Crimea. To see at least half of them, you will have to drive along the entire coast. Among the places that you must visit, it is worth noting the Swallow's Nest castle in the village of Gaspra. This structure, located on a 40-meter steep cliff, has become a symbol of the peninsula. Another iconic place with stunning panoramic views is the Gazebo of the Winds in Gurzuf. It is located on a rocky ledge at the top of Shaan-Kaya on the territory of the Crimean Nature Reserve.
The first two served as a summer residence for members of the royal family. Now there are paid museum exhibitions inside. Entrance to the parks adjacent to the palaces is free. Livadia is periodically closed for official events; on these days you can walk to the palace of the Emir of Bukhara, which stands nearby.
Uchan-Su, and between Alushta and Sudak, in the valley of the Sotera River, the Geyser Waterfall is hidden. This place is also famous for the bizarre geological monument Stone Mushrooms.
Fans of active recreation will be interested in walking along Mount Ayu-Dag, where the hiking route leads from Partenit. It passes through an observation deck, which offers a beautiful view of the Black Sea, and descends to secluded beaches at the foot. An equally interesting route begins in Sudak and goes through the Alchak-Kaya protected area. Those who prefer leisurely walks in nature will enjoy the Nikitsky Botanical Garden and the Skazka Zoo, where about 120 species of animals live, there is a Sea Aquarium, the entrance ticket for an adult costs 500 RUB. Or a trip to the Yalta Crocodilarium, where you can see more than 100 species of crocodiles, turtles, lizards, reptiles and other reptiles and amphibians. Older children will be interested in the Alushta park “Crimea in Miniature”. On its open-air territory, copies of the main Crimean attractions, reduced by 12 times, have been recreated.
Weather
The weather on the South Coast is different from the rest of the peninsula. Thanks to the Crimean Mountains, which reliably shelter resorts from cold winds, the local climate is reminiscent of the Mediterranean and subtropics. The hot, dry summer lasts from May to October. However, it is more easily tolerated here than in the resort towns of Italy and Spain. Freshness is brought by the breeze blowing from the sea and mountains.
The hottest time is mid to late summer. In September the temperatures drop - a good time to get a bronze tan without burning. The sea, on the contrary, warms up to its maximum temperature. In November, a warm winter with rain and thick fog takes over. In April it becomes spring-like warm, and in May Crimeans already take their first swims.
Most Russian tourists who decide to spend their holidays on the Black Sea traditionally choose the southern coast of Crimea. Where is the best place to relax and how to usefully spend your free time, you will learn from this article.
Treatment and rest
The first health resorts appeared in Crimea back in the 19th century. Here they were treated for tuberculosis and pulmonary diseases. In Soviet times, a whole network of sanatoriums appeared in which they worked with such serious diseases as neurocircular dystonia, disruption of the functioning of the blood vessels of the brain and the musculoskeletal system. Nowadays, clinics operate all year round and accept patients of any age for treatment. Therefore, children suffering from nervous diseases and cerebral palsy are specially brought here. Ordinary citizens are attracted by the healing air of the peninsula, which, according to scientists, is saturated with ions and phytoncides. Modern hotels offer their guests fashionable spa treatments aimed at rejuvenating and restoring the body.
Where to relax with a child in Crimea (South Coast)
Boarding houses and sanatoriums on the peninsula offer a wide range of services for families with children. The mild climate, beautiful nature and clear sea will make your holiday with your child cozy and calm. In all cities and resort areas you can find something you like - visiting water parks, children's entertainment centers and attractions. There are also children's camps here, where every day seems like a holiday. Next, we will take a closer look at the best resorts and tell you in more detail about (where it is better to relax).
Alushta
This is one of the central areas of the South Coast - an ideal place for relaxation and entertainment. The resort area here stretches for 40 km; dozens of sanatoriums, boarding houses and recreation centers welcome thousands of tourists from many countries of the world into their hospitable embrace. Here young people can have a great time visiting beaches, bars, discos and nightclubs. There is also a lot of entertainment for children in Alushta. They can visit a water park, a dolphinarium, an aquarium and an amusement park. Fans of active recreation can choose one of the many natural tourist routes, go to the mountains, explore beautiful caves and ride jeeps. Fans of excursions will find many interesting historical places, visit ancient ruins, museums, and get acquainted with folklore and legends for which the region is famous.
Yalta
The south coast of Crimea. Where is the best place to relax? Feodosia
This name is inextricably linked with the destinies of such great people as Aivazovsky, Chekhov, Green and many other talents. Here you can visit the oldest historical museum, see the famous Kafa fortress, and take part in one of the many festivals. Feodosia is a favorite place for lovers of a relaxing holiday, as there are beaches on the southern coast of Crimea for every taste. They stretch along the coast for 15 km, many of them are sandy, others are pebble or sand-pebble. This resort has more than 60 holiday homes, sanatoriums and boarding houses. The local climate and nature make it possible to treat nervous diseases, kidney diseases, diabetes, metabolic disorders and a number of other diseases.
Seaside
This small and cozy village is simply created for a relaxing holiday and is perfect for those who are tired of the bustle of the city. The local sandy beaches are called “golden”; here you can enjoy the natural beauty and clear sea for a long time. Active recreation enthusiasts can entertain themselves by practicing beach sports and spending time on fun attractions. Holidaymakers spend their free time in local restaurants and cafes, visiting souvenir shops and markets. In addition, anyone can use the bus to get to Feodosia and enjoy all the joys of the big city.
Conclusion
In this article, we tried to tell you about the best beaches on the southern coast of Crimea, where to relax and what to do in your free time, we also found out. Of course, this is far from a complete story, since we can talk endlessly about the beauties of the peninsula. Therefore, we advise you to come here and see the local landscapes with your own eyes, swim in the gentle sea and bask in the hot sun.
The southern coast of Crimea, where is it better to relax alone, in a group or with children? Let's figure it out. The southern coast of Crimea has always been famous for its best climate, rich nature, picturesque mountains, warm sea and, as a result, has become an excellent place to relax.
The southern Crimean resorts stretch over a distance of 150 km from Cape Aya to Mount Kara-Dag. The most popular destinations of the South Coast, where it is better to relax, are Alushta, Gurzuf, Foros and Yalta, as well as small resort villages between them. They can be quickly reached from the capital of Crimea, and the developed transport infrastructure allows you to travel in different directions. A new airport has been opened in Crimea - this is already a landmark.
It is on the South Coast that the world's longest trolleybus route runs, connecting Yalta, Gurzuf, Alushta and other resort villages with Simferopol.
To decide where it is best to relax on the southern coast of Crimea, you need to decide what your priorities are: sanatorium treatment, choice of excursion routes, eco-tourism, entertainment, sightseeing, amenities and developed infrastructure for a beach holiday or a budget holiday. The southern coast of Crimea is suitable for all tourists, where you can relax, but each village has its own pros and cons.
Southern coast of Crimea, where is better: Privetnoe and Kanaka
Privetnoye and Kanaka are located in a picturesque location among vineyards, gardens and juniper groves. The resorts offer a relaxing and relaxing holiday on the southern coast of Crimea. There are good pebble beaches, many guest houses and especially boathouses on the first coastline, where the entire infrastructure of the villages is concentrated. Privetnoye and Kanakskaya Balka have the most hotels and guest houses in the low and mid-price range. Entertainment in the village can be found on the beach: windsurfing, sea fishing, boat rides, yacht rides or buggy rides. You can also go to the sauna, play billiards in “Katran” (Privetnoe), and sit in a cafe. Among the attractions of the southern coast of Crimea there is the Uskut Jamisi mosque and the snow-white rock Ak-Kaya, hikes to which will appeal to lovers of eco-tourism.
The southern coast of Crimea, where is the best place to relax: Rybachye
This village of the South Coast, where it is better to relax, is popular with budget tourists and especially campers. Here is one of the most popular tent camps on the seashore. The Rybachye resort on the southern coast of Crimea is located in a picturesque corner among the Crimean Mountains, thickets of cypress trees and conifers. The main attraction of the village is its wide pebble beach with dark volcanic sand and developed infrastructure.
Although the central beach of the village can be crowded during the peak season, tourists continue to come here as there is an unforgettable atmosphere here. In the village of Rybachye, guest houses and hotels on the southern coast of Crimea in the low and middle price segment prevail, but there are also more prestigious establishments. Here you can stay in boathouses on the seashore, as well as rent good apartments. The village has all kinds of water activities, you can take a trip to the mountains in an SUV, or go fishing in the sea. Tours to the caves are organized in the Karabi-Yayla tract. You can also go to the Jur-Jur waterfall and the waterfalls of the Satera River, to the Chaban-Kale fortress, which is over 600 years old.
The southern coast of Crimea, where to relax: Malorechenskoye and Solnechnogorskoye
The villages of Malorechenskoye and Solnechnogorskoye are located 2 km from each other, you can walk there.
Although they are located among the Crimean Mountains, the mountains in this area are not very high, and therefore there is always a light breeze, which makes it easier to endure the heat. The villages have good small-pebble beaches with developed infrastructure. In Malorechenskoye there is a unique temple-lighthouse structure that serves both.
There is also an observation deck here, which offers stunning views of the coastline. Not far from Solnechnogorsk there is a 15-meter waterfall Dzhur-Dzhur and an Orthodox church located nearby.
In the villages you can accommodate in establishments of the low and medium price segment.
South Coast: where is the best place to relax - Alushta
Alushta, where you can relax on the southern coast of Crimea, has always been considered one of the most popular resorts. Big Alushta on the southern coast of Crimea includes more than a dozen resorts located to the east and to the west. Alushta has a lot of entertainment and attractions, as well as private municipal and wild beaches, where vacationers will always find the ideal place to relax. The beaches of the southern coast of Crimea in Alushta consist of small and large pebbles and have good infrastructure, and water activities are offered on many beaches.
In Alushta you can stay in establishments of all price segments, although housing in the private sector is a little more expensive than in other places. There are also sanatoriums and boarding houses in the village and surrounding areas where you can undergo procedural treatment. On the southern coast of Crimea in Alushta, all possible entertainment will be available to you and access to many attractions will be available. Among them are the Marble Cave, the exhibition “Crimea in Miniature” on the street. Gorky, Scythian Naples, Aluston fortress, Alushta Aquarium, etc.
Tours to the Southern Coast of Crimea
South Coast: where to relax - Utes and Partenit
Utes and Partenit, where it is better to relax on the southern coast of Crimea, are very popular among tourists. Holidays on the southern coast of Crimea here are not conducive to a budget holiday, and this is especially true for Utes, where renting luxury apartments is popular, and the village itself is reminiscent of Portofino in Italy, or something similar. Partenit also belongs to the prestigious resorts of Crimea, but here it is much easier to rent housing in the middle price segment and the private sector. You can undergo a course of treatment in the Crimea and Aivazovskoye sanatoriums.
The main attraction of Partenit is Mount Ayu-Dag, and in Utes there is a large park and the ancient castle of Countess Gagarina. The beaches in the villages are small and narrow, consisting of small and large pebbles.
Where to relax on the South Coast: Gurzuf
Gurzuf, where it is better to relax on the South Coast, is considered one of the most famous and visited resorts in Crimea. There is a well-developed infrastructure, entertainment industry, and attractions that tourists admire. In Gurzuf you can stay in one of the sanatoriums and improve your health. You can also stay in mini-hotels and hotels of all price categories. The beaches in Gurzuf are pebbly and have several dozen municipal and private beaches. As a rule, the private beaches of Gurzuf have an infrastructure that the beaches of other resorts can envy. Gurzufskaya embankment is one of the most beautiful and exemplary in Crimea. Entertainment in Gurzuf is available for every taste, from beach attractions to good restaurants with excellent cuisine. The village's attractions include the Gurzuf Garden, Adalary Rocks, Chekhov's Dacha Museum, the Pushkin Museum and the Suuk-Su Palace.
Big Yalta, Southern coast of Crimea
Yalta is truly considered the pearl of the Crimean Peninsula. Greater Yalta includes many resort villages where you can stay in the private sector and establishments of all price categories. The Greater Yalta on the southern coast of Crimea includes the villages of Danila, Nikita, Otradnoye, Massandra, Vinogradnoye, Livadia, Oreanda, Gaspra, Koreiz, Alupka, Simeiz and others.
The beaches and their infrastructure are almost the same everywhere. The structure of the beaches is small and large pebbles. Almost along the entire perimeter of the coastline in the area of resort villages, the beaches are separated by breakwaters and have concrete embankments. Everywhere you can relax on municipal beaches, or stay in a sanatorium and relax on a departmental part of the coastline. There are also private beaches, and this is especially noticeable in central Yalta and Massandra.
Resort villages located east of Yalta offer more affordable holidays on the southern coast of Crimea, compared to villages in the western part. The imperial palaces and palaces of the Russian nobility are concentrated in Greater Yalta - the Massandra Palace, the Livadia Palace, the Vorontsov Palace, the Swallow's Nest castle, and the Dulber palace complex. In Yalta, on the southern coast of Crimea, there is a zoo, a dolphinarium, an aquarium and amusement parks, as well as museums, theaters and cinemas. In the village of Nikita you can visit the famous Nikitsky Botanical Garden and the alley of cacti.
In the western part of Greater Yalta on the southern coast of Crimea there is the famous Ai-Petri Mountain, which can be climbed by cable car.
Foros
Foros, where it is better to relax on the southern coast of Crimea, has always been considered a favorite vacation spot for the party elite of the USSR. Today Foros is an ecologically clean place, and therefore the demand for holidays here is always high. Holidays on the southern coast of Crimea in Foros itself cannot be called budgetary, and the reason for this is high prices for accommodation. In the neighboring resort villages of Sanatornoye, Oliva, Beregovoe, you can rent inexpensive housing in the private sector or stay in a mid-price hotel. In these villages you can rent an excellent private villa at a relatively low price. The beaches in Foros and the surrounding area are pebbly, and in some places with rocky ridges, and have good infrastructure, especially those that belong to private establishments. In Foros and the surrounding area you can visit the house-museum of Yulian Semenov, who lived here for a long time, the Kuznetsov Palace, the Baydarovsky Gate, the Church of the Ascension of Christ, the Foros Park, the Devil's Staircase pass, the Shuldan Monastery and the fortress on Mount Isar-Kaya.
Hotels on the Southern Coast of Crimea
Now you know where to relax on the southern coast of Crimea. This place is distinguished by a variety of resort towns and cities. Making a choice is never easy, so it’s better to travel and get to know new places. The southern coast of Crimea is a vacation where you simply cannot sit still!
Holidays on the southern coast of Crimea are holidays in Crimea in its classical sense: Yalta, Massandra, Gurzuf... Ancient seaside beaches, parks and embankments, architectural monuments of different eras, palaces and estates - all this can be found in every seaside town on the southern coast of Crimea . And holidays in the southern resorts of Crimea are considered the most “Crimean”.
This tourist region has the most developed infrastructure: cafes and restaurants, shops and shopping centers, children's entertainment areas. Accommodation options are for every taste: from small rooms in the private sector to luxurious cottages, sanatoriums or hotel rooms on the southern coast of Crimea.
Climate and weather
Similar to the climate in southern France or northern Italy. The average daily air temperature in summer stays around +24−25 degrees, rarely rising to +29−30. But thanks to low humidity and sea breezes, the heat is tolerated relatively calmly. Even hypertensive patients feel quite comfortable here.
The swimming season begins at the end of May - mid-June, when the water heats up to a comfortable temperature (in early June the water temperature is +21-22 degrees). In July-August the water is quite warm: +25-26 and remains at the same value until the end of September. It is in September that the “velvet season” begins here: the heat is already subsiding, but the water is still quite warm.
Winters in the south of Crimea are moderate, the air temperature almost never crosses 0 degrees (on average +5-6 degrees). The southern coast is protected from cold and harsh winds by a mountain range.
All precipitation (sleet, rain) occurs in winter, but it does not last long. In summer, precipitation is rare and short-lived.
Cities, towns and resorts of the Southern Coast of Crimea
Alushta- the cleanest resort in southern Crimea, second in importance and attendance after Yalta. The beaches are always crowded, especially in the central part of the city (even on paid beaches). The beaches are mostly pebble, although there are sand and pebbles and even fine gravel. The best boarding houses and sanatoriums are located in the "Professor's Corner" (sanatorium "Skazka", boarding houses "", ""). Other famous places of recreation and recreation in the Alushta region: in the village of Rybachye, resort, and many others. Children can relax and improve their health in ".- Gurzuf. An ancient city with narrow streets, staircases and a beautiful embankment, along which sanatoriums and boarding houses for vacationers are located. Due to the unique maritime climate of this area, the Artek children's camp was founded here. Among adult sanatoriums, perhaps the most famous is considered to be. The main city beach stretches along the entire promenade, where there are restaurants, cafes and entertainment centers.
- Laspi Bay. This village is located 30 km from Sevastopol towards Yalta. This is an extraordinary place with a unique microclimate. A relict juniper grove here coexists with mountain air and warm sea. Children will be delighted with the location located in the bay. Many places of recreation and recreation are also available for adults: , , and others.
- Livadia. In the mid-19th century, Livadia completely belonged to the royal family, being the summer residence of the monarchs. When visiting the Livadia Palace and the adjacent palace and park complex on a tour, you can see the preserved furnishings and interiors of the palace. In Livadia you can rent rooms or houses in the private sector, and if you plan to vacation with the whole family, then small cottages are best suited.
- Massandra- a small resort village, which is essentially an eastern suburb of Yalta. There are three nature reserves on the Massandra territory: the Crimean Nature Reserve, the Cape Martyan Nature Reserve and the Yalta Nature Reserve. Massandra is not only a summer holiday, but also famous Crimean wines: many sanatoriums and health resorts successfully use wine therapy. The beaches of Massandra are mostly pebble, and you can stay in both mini-hotels and boarding houses (hotel "Yalta-Intourist", boarding house "Massandra").
- Miskhor. A place with a unique microclimate, the creative intelligentsia loved to relax here: Gorky, Chaliapin, Mayakovsky. On Cape Ai-Todor there is the famous “Swallow’s Nest” - a real symbol of Crimea. Archaeological excavations are still underway on the cape, adding various artifacts to the collections of local museums. The resort village is notable for the fact that from here you can ascend by cable car. The village has a wide selection of boarding houses and mini-hotels for accommodation (Yasnaya Polyana, Miskhor, Zhemchuzhina).
- Simeiz. Once upon a time, the legendary Taurus lived here, then Simeiz gradually turned into an elite village consisting of villas and estates, and after the revolution, these villas and estates were converted into sanatoriums for workers. A large number of guest houses and mini-hotels located here (mostly family businesses) provide vacationers with various accommodation options.
- Yalta. This resort is the leader in attendance and popularity among tourists, the pearl of the Crimean holiday. A wide promenade and clean beaches will fill your holiday with sunshine, and a good mood will be ensured thanks to a large selection of entertainment in the city and on the beach. Cinema lovers will appreciate it. Fans of excursion trips will be more than satisfied - on the southern coast of Crimea there are a lot of attractions that form the basis of any excursion program.
The coast of Southern Crimea is famous for what forms the basis of a good holiday: hospitable hotels, clean beaches, a wide selection of entertainment and excursions. Vivid holiday impressions on the south coast are guaranteed!
Southern coast... This is a very small part of the Crimean peninsula. Below the cliffs, the yaylas reach sea level, either a flatter or a steeper slope with a width of 1 to 5-6 km. It stretches along the Main Ridge between Laspi Bay and Sudak, this whole wide strip of mountainous and hilly land is the South Coast. However, it is customary to narrow this concept to the area between Laspi and Alushta, which is characterized by the mildest climate and where the majority of Crimean resorts and sanatoriums are concentrated (in Foros, Melas, Katsiveli, Blue Bay, Simeiz, Alupka, Miskhor, Kareiz, Gaspra, Oreanda, Livadia , Yalta, Gurzuf, Artek, Partenit, Karasan, Karabakh, Kastel - Workers' Corner, Alushta).
The average width of the southern coastal slope is no more than 3 km, the length from Laspi to Alushta is about 80 km, the area is 250-300 square meters. This represents only 1% of the entire area of the Crimean Peninsula. The southern coast is comparable to the territory of Moscow in the ring of the encircled road and is six times smaller than the area of Greater Moscow. Crimea is widely known in our country mainly because of the delights of the Southern Coast with its typical Mediterranean landscape. Several million people visit the South Shore every year. The vast majority of visitors settle in sanatorium-resort centers located at sea level and slightly higher. The coastal slope attracts the attention of an immeasurably smaller number of tourists, sightseers, rock climbers and remains deserted, remaining in an almost primitive state.
The nature of a particular area, its landscape, begins with geology. It is the geological structure that largely determines, directly and indirectly, the features of the landscape. On the contrary, it serves as a striking example of the great influence of geological features on the complex of natural conditions of Crimea.
The reader will find details of the geological structure and geological history of Crimea in many special works. We limit our task to a brief outline of the most important features of the geology of Crimea and its southern coast.
The steppe and Eastern Crimea is an area of distribution of predominantly young (Tertiary, younger than 75 million years) and mainly terrigenous (clays, sands and sandstones) rocks, generally occurring horizontally. There are also carbonate rocks - marls, limestones. In some places, young rocks are crumpled into very gentle folds.
The third ridge of the Crimean Mountains is also composed of tertiary rocks, but they lie with a slight slope to the north in the form of a monocline. The Second Ridge also has a monoclinal structure, consisting of a series of quests, gently inclined to the north and steeply, with vertical ledges breaking off to the south. Quests of the Second Ridge composed almost exclusively of limestones and marls of an older age (Cretaceous: 135-75 million years ago). If you look at the mountainous Crimea from the north, from the side of the steppe, then due to the very slight elevation of the terrain, no mountains are visible. On the contrary, a glance cast at the Second Ridge from the south glides along the extended rocky ledges of limestone, cut by transverse valleys.
Between the Second and First ridges of mountains lies a vast, ridged terrain lower than the surrounding ridges, composed of a powerful thick layer of clayey shale with seedlings of sandstone, strongly crushed into intricate folds. This is the so-called Tauride formation of the Upper Triassic - Lower Jurassic age (200-160 million years ago), underlying the limestones of the Second Ridge.
In the southern direction, the intermountain area rises quite sharply. Behind it stretches the first ridge of mountains - the Yayly plateau inclined to the north. The foundation of this ridge is composed of the same shales and sandstones of the Tauride formation, which are overlain by a thick layer of Upper Jurassic limestone. The slope of the yayla coincides with the slope of the limestones. The surface of the plate is furrowed with shallow grooves - karras; they have a mass of saucer-shaped and funnel-shaped depressions, vertical wells-caves. All these micro relief forms are due to the dissolution of limestones by surface waters, which go deep through cracks in limestones and karst caves.
As already mentioned, on the southern side of the plateau of the First Range of Mountains it is limited by rocky cliffs in which deep-layered and massive Upper Jurassic limestones were found. Below the cliffs of Yayla, the coastal slope - the Southern Coast - is composed of shales and sandstones of the Taurian pharmacy. The rocks of this formation are easily weathered, turning into loose clay products - eluvium and colluvium. The asymmetrical structure of the Crimean Mountains - their gentle slope to the north and steep cliffs to the south - is entirely due to the monoclinal occurrence of Upper Jurassic and Cretaceous, Tertiary rocks. The Mountainous Crimea itself represents the northern wing of a wide and extended anticlinal uplift, which lies on the continuation of the Greater Caucasus and is a connecting link between it and the Carpathians.
Within the southern coast, on the shale slope, there rise small and large rocky peaks, hills and ridges, which are blocks of Upper Jurassic limestone, detached from the yayla ledges and slid down the shale slope. These outcasts animate the topography of the South Bank. In the area of Foros, Kastropol, Simeiz, Alupka, Gurzuf, Alushta, attention is attracted by rounded hills and mountains composed of dark and very strong igneous rocks - diabase, diabase porphyrites, diorites. The introduction of magma into the rocks of the Tauride formation occurred in the Middle Jurassic era, approximately 155 million years ago, and mushroom-shaped and more complex body shapes - laccoliths - were formed. Such mountains are, in particular, Seraus, Uraga, Kastel, Ayu-Dag and many other smaller ones, often just small hills, as, for example, in Partenit or the vicinity of Limen and Simeiz.
Both the limestone outcrops and the intrusive hills of the southern coast are directly related to the isars: almost all of these fortifications are located on them.
In the area of highly dissected relief on the shales of the Tauride pharmacy, powerful accumulations of weathering products are subject to delay. Landslides displace colossal masses of soil, destroy buildings and roads, and destroy suitable land for use. Landslides are especially frequent and most powerful in years with abundant water. After intense downpours, water and mud flows - mudflows - flow down steep ravines to the sea. Mudflows and landslides literally change the appearance of a place before our eyes, often leading to catastrophic consequences.
The final touch to the geological picture of the south coast: this area is seismically active. To a lesser extent than, for example, the Caucasus, Kopetdag, Pamir, but not so much that one can ignore this threatening geological factor. The seismically active area lies in the sea, near Ayu-Dag, and is associated with a deep fault, along which the earth’s crust subsided in the distant past. As a result of release along a fault off the coast of Crimea and a fault along the Anatolian coast, a deep, sharply defined basin of the Black Sea was formed.
Earthquakes on the South Coast occur every year and repeatedly, but for the most part they are weak and imperceptible tremors and vibrations, recorded only by seismographs. However, the very strong earthquakes of 1927, which led to casualties and major destruction in Alupka, Yalta, and Gurzuf, are still remembered.
As you know, Crimea, especially the southern coast, has experienced catastrophic earthquakes in the past. They occurred approximately once every 100 years. Seismic disasters left their mark on the relief of the coastal slope: here and there it is blocked by stone ruins, avalanches of limestone blocks from the cliffs of Yayla. In the mountains and on the seashore there are many collapsed rocks, on the Yayly plateau and on the limestone outcrops there are stepped cracks, deep crevasses and other traces of seismic shocks. Past earthquakes also affected the Isars.