A month ago, I visited Gurzuf for the first time, and until some time I did not know anything about this village, I had never heard of it before. We went here only because of the famous museum - Chekhov's Dacha, which I saw in the picture and really wanted to visit it. In total, we spent 3-4 days in Gurzuf and in the end we really liked this place. I would love to come here in the hot season, I liked the beaches and narrow streets of the village, I will gladly tell you what you can see and where to stay.
Accommodation in Gurzuf:
In Gurzuf, we changed the accommodation facility twice, in the first case it was the Familia apart-hotel, in the second we stayed at the Vesely Hotei hotel. Both of these holiday options are located in different parts of the village. Family Apartment are located quite far from the sea, walking to the beach for about 15-20 minutes and devices in the city center, among the old streets and not far from the museum. All objects here are located quite far from the beach. Hotel Merry Hotei it is more suitable for recreation, it is located in an area more distant from the center, where there is a long beach for tourists.
Where to stay in Gurzuf?
There are quite a few hotels, inns, sanatoriums, apartments and objects for every taste where you can stay. By the way, the famous children's camp international type "Artek" is also located here. Choosing accommodation on booking be guided by the map Chekhov Museum if you want to stay right by the sea. The price list for rooms near the sea starts from 3000-4000 rubles. per day. In general, there are rooms and cheaper, the cost of living here is quite acceptable, housing can be rented from 1200 rubles. If you want to stay near the beach, and not in the historical part of the village, then it is best to choose those hotels that are located on the right side of the beach, not far from the second hotel in which we stayed.
There are a lot of cafes and restaurants, there is a small promenade where you can take a walk. The beaches have a gently sloping stone entrance. I was surprised by one feature - all the beaches here are with pinkish stones. This means that the beach is poured and the cover is regularly renewed. We were out of season and all beaches were closed. It was possible to get to the sea only in 1-2 exits. In summer, you can stay here in any bay of the beach, except for the closed territory of Gurzuf (museum, Artek). The beaches are free, you can stay under an awning, every beach span is equipped with them. Also, there are developed such sea services as a boat trip, boat trips.
You should definitely take a walk in the center of Gurzuf, there are special courtyards that somehow reminded me of Georgia (although I have never been to Georgia). But from the photographs I saw that there you can also wander among the old streets. There are very interesting options with parking here, you need to see with your own eyes how the locals stop cars near the house - from the side you will never guess how they got to their home).
Sights of Gurzuf:
Of the sights, most tourists choose to view the Ayu-Dag mountain, it is also Bear Mountain, you can visit the Gazebo of the Winds, but you need to get to it by car, you can walk along the Gurzuf embankment. For me, the main object of interest was the dacha - the Chekhov Museum, which I recommend visiting in the first place, since I had not seen such sites before and the place is very beautiful. You can also visit the Pushkin Museum, it is in the center, take a walk in the parks. Dine by the sea in a cozy restaurant.
Among all the places where I was in Crimea, this is still the second place where I would like to return, along with Laspi Bay. It is very calm here, at least out of season there were a minimum number of tourists. But it seems to me that it is not like that popular destination like, for example, Yalta, so the influx of tourists here will definitely not be so abundant.
How to get to Gurzuf:
If you are traveling by car, then there will be no problems with finding a location using the navigator - this is about near Yalta and about 3.5 hours on the way from the intersection of the Crimean bridge. Here is a memo for those who are going to get to Gurzuf without a car:
From Simferopol airport to Gurzuf can be reached by trolleybus number 55 Airport - Yalta. V high season it operates 20 flights a day from 7:49 to 20:49. Travel time 2 hours 20 minutes, ticket price 143 RUB. Those traveling to Gurzuf should get off on the Yuzhnoberezhnoye Highway at the stops "Gurzuf" or "Pavilion Gurzuf". From the first one you can go down to the village on foot. From the second one, it is convenient to get to the center of Gurzuf by bus number 106 or minibus number 31B, which stop on the opposite side of the Yuzhnoberezhnoe highway. Prices on the page are for September 2018.
From the Simferopol railway station to the stops "Gurzuf" and "Pavilion Gurzuf" can be reached by trolleybus No. 52 Simferopol - Yalta. In the summer, he makes 28 flights a day, the first at 6:21, the last at 21:15. Travel time is 2 hours, ticket price is 124 RUB. More information about tariffs and trolleybus timetables can be found on the website of the State Unitary Enterprise of the Republic of Kazakhstan "Krymtrolleybus".
An excellent budget way to get to your destination is direct buses Airport - Gurzuf (3 times a day) and Simferopol - Gurzuf (departure from the railway station 9 times a day). In addition, dozens of buses go from the airport and from the railway station in Simferopol to Yalta every day, passing through the stops "Gurzuf" and "Pavilion Gurzuf". Travel time on any of the buses is about 2 hours. You can clarify the schedule on the website of the State Unitary Enterprise "Krymavtotrans".
Convenient entrance to the sea, promenade, calm. I plan to visit this place in the future and I really liked it. On occasion, if I am in Crimea, I will definitely come to Gurzuf again. Clean sea, many interesting objects, it is worth visiting here.
Gurzuf is located on the Black Sea coast in the middle of Altusha and Yalta, surrounded by forests and rocks.
The symbol of Gurzuf is the Bear Mountain or Ayu-Dag. Just before entering the village, you can see the rocks of Adalary, they are also called twins. In works famous figures culture and art, for example, Pushkin, Chekhov, Chaliapin, Mayakovsky and many others, there is a description of these places.
The surface layer of the coast of Gurzuf is pebbly, and the sea is with blue and transparent water. Passages to different parts of the coastal zone differ from each other. There are free, paid ones and with special passes, this is due to the fact that almost the entire beach strip is closed, as it is owned by various sanatoriums.
The huge number and variety of beaches in Gurzuf makes it possible for vacationers to choose the one that suits their tastes and budget.
Beach of the sanatorium "Pearl of Crimea"
Location
The beach is located in the village of Gurzuf in the recreation and health complex "Pearl of Crimea". bay. Its location is a picturesque bay in the middle of Cape Martyan and Mount Ayu-Dag.
How to get to the beach
Beach address: Yalta, Gurzuf, Naberezhnaya st., 7 in the Gurzuf branch of the "Pearl of Crimea" sanatorium.
You can get to the beach by bus from railway station from the city of Simferopol to the village of Gurzuf, or by minibus.
Fare: 100 rubles.
Infrastructure
The entrance to the beach is available only to holders of health resort books. On this coast, you can use wooden sun loungers, changing rooms. There are stationary sheds for those tired of sand, where you can move to concrete platforms.
The territory has everything you need to get a full beach holiday, sunburn and swimming. On the beach you can use additional paid services: table tennis, bar, billiards.
The coast can be recommended for tourists who appreciate the surrounding natural beauty.
Beach of the House of Creativity named after Korovin
It is a spacious area with small and medium pebbles. The coast is even regularly covered with pebbles in order to preserve it, because the sea takes away the beach cover.
How to get there
The beach area is located in the city of Yalta, in the village of Gurzuf on Chekhov Street, building 1, next to the Korovin House of Art, at a distance of 200 meters from the first building of the Korovin boarding house and 600 meters from the second building.
You can go down to the sea on the beach by crossing the park.
You can get to the boarding house from a stop at the railway station in Simferopol by regular bus, trolleybus or minibus to the village of Gurzuf. Further from the central square of the village in the direction of the sea to the administrative building of the boarding house.
The cost of buses from Simferopol to Yalta is 100 rubles, regular buses and trolleybuses travel around the city for 25 rubles. 
Territory
The beach has a stationary canopy.
Visitors can use the locker room, shower room, toilet located on the embankment at a distance of two meters from the coast, rent sun loungers and umbrellas.
The water is so clear that you can see the bottom at a considerable depth. It is possible to go there only upon presentation of spa cards.
Travel advice- to book accommodation in the boarding house of the House of Creativity named after Korovin. Then you can not only relax on this coastal strip, but also spend your vacation comfortably and pleasantly.
Review:
Marina, St. Petersburg
“The beach at the sanatorium is very clean and picturesque. You can wash yourself whenever you want, as the showers are always free. If you do not want to get into the sea, and if it is very warm and does not help you to refresh yourself, there is a cool shower at your disposal, which greatly saves you from the heat. In general, I liked the coast very much. I will go with pleasure ”.
Beach of the sanatorium "Gurzufsky"
The beach is covered with small pebbles. The width is not very large. The territory is owned by the sanatorium and is located at a distance of 200 meters from the buildings.
The length of the beach is 240 meters, the access to the sea is gentle.
How to get there
Located in the village of Gurzuf, on Leningradskaya street, house 10.
You can get from the stop in the city of Simferopol by bus or trolleybus to the Yalta bus station, and from there by trolleybus No. 52 to Gurzuf.
The total cost of the trip will be 125 rubles.
Territory and services
The entrance to the beach is on sanatorium cards, but if there are few vacationers, then a pass-through mode is possible.
On the coast, you can see a large number of stalls selling drinks and souvenirs, fast foods, cafes and bars.
The beach has changing rooms, sun loungers, showers, toilets, first-aid posts and pharmacies. There is an opportunity to use water attractions, a sauna on the seashore, boat excursions, rent boats and pedal boats.
If tourists appreciate cleanliness, and the beach is cleaned regularly, and at the same time big variety leisure - then they can safely advise this beach.
Review
Vadim, Kazan
“This is one of the most beautiful beaches on the southern coast of Crimea. Wonderful clean coastline. I enjoyed the picturesque cliffs of Ai-Dalara, admired the Pushkin grotto, even approached Cape Ayu-Dag. But more pleasant memory about relaxing on this beach - fishing early in the morning when the sun rises! "
Beach of the children's health center "Pearl Coast".
It is sandy and pebble.
Located at a distance of 12 km from the city of Yalta in the village of Gurzuf in a fabulously beautiful bay with a picturesque view. The beach has promenade, with a length of 400 meters and is located at a distance of 600 meters from the recreation center.
Way of travel
You can get here from the railway station of the city of Simferopol by bus to children's center"Pearl Coast". The ticket price is 100 rubles.
What's on the beach
It is forbidden to enter the beach, it is only for vacationers of the children's center. In addition, the coast is closed with an impressive granary castle. It is equipped with minimal Spartan equipment so as not to spoil the resting children.
There is shade protection, insipid showers and changing cabins.
The counselors and educators are provided with wooden loungers. Children swim under the supervision of rescue instructors on the territory of the fenced area, they are taught to swim by experienced instructors.
A medical center is open round the clock, rescue services and doctors are on duty. The beach is equipped with shade protection, fresh showers and changing cabins.
So, on the one hand, this beach is not intended for tourists - only for children. wellness center... However, it is attractive for its convenient entry into the water, the azure color of the sea.
Review:
Svetlana, Donetsk
“The beach has all the conditions for a child to have a good rest. After a vacation in the Pearl Coast, my child did not get sick for a whole year! The coast is very safe and comfortable. Thanks to all educators and instructors. "
Beach cafe "Priboy"
There is also a beach in Gurzuf, rented by the Priboy cafe. It is flat, small-pebbled, wide, clean, well-groomed.
It has beautiful view to the sea and mountains Adalary and Ayu-Dag.
How to get there
By regular bus from the railway station of the city of Simferopol, by minibus, trolleybus. Everyone follows the Simferopol-Yalta route to the Pleasant Date stop in Gurzuf, or to the village itself.
Beach services
The beach is free for everyone.
There are changing rooms, fresh showers, sun loungers, wooden walkways, flooring. Additionally, vacationers can rent umbrellas, air mattresses and so on.
Very convenient location of the cafe - people who are hot in the sun do not need to go far for food and drinks - it's all close by.
The beach is equipped open area cafe with many tables and umbrellas.
Tourists have the opportunity to enjoy relaxing on the beach with a glass of some refreshing cocktail.
Those who are going to look into the Priboy cafe are better off in the hall on the second floor of the cafe - there is a beach right below it, so it is the most comfortable and cool there.
Review:
Christina, St. Petersburg
“This is the most beautiful place where you can sit comfortably at a table by the sea. In June there were cool evenings and we were given blankets. Divine views of the sea and mountains. A very interesting design idea is to put covers on the chairs in the form of vests. Great and memorable beach! "
Jaco 2007 beach
Surface composition of fine pebbles.
It is located in the village of Gurzuf on the Pushkin embankment.
This is the most exemplary Gurzuf beach. Very cozy, nice and clean. Admission is free, but security may not miss it if there are too many vacationers on the beach, or if the person who wants to pass is aggressive or drunk.
Territory
Equipped with awnings, sun loungers, umbrellas, fungi, flooring, wooden walkways, showers, changing rooms, sun loungers.
There is everything you need for relaxation.
For a fee, tourists can rent beach equipment. Showers and toilets are also, unfortunately, paid.
Undoubtedly the most suitable place for lovers beach holiday! After all, free beaches, and even impeccable cleanliness, are a rarity these days.
Review:
Ksenia, Pskov
I liked the beach "Jaco 2007" the most, the security of the beach is very vigilant and does not allow overcrowding of tourists. There are all the necessary services. I am very pleased!"
Beach PE "Sharm"
Small pebble, located along the coastal line. Convenient access to the sea.
Where is
The city of Yalta, the village of Gurzuf on the A.S. Pushkin embankment.
Infrastructure
The beach is free, comfortable with all kinds of entertainment.
Many of its services are paid, such as mattresses, sun beds, umbrellas, masks, fins, pedal boats for hire, a bar with drinks and a variety of dishes.
Vacationers have the opportunity to go diving, water sports, sailing, ride a jet ski.
The coast is equipped with shady awnings, changing cabins, showers, sun loungers, and toilets.
There is a first-aid post and a rescue post. For VIP clients - a platform with decks and sun loungers.
Private beach "Sharm" can be advised to all guests of Gurzuf who want to get a full-fledged vacation at sea, not only including sunbathing and swimming, but also extreme types of water sports.
Review:
Sergey, Moscow
“A piece of Sharm beach is the very first one that welcomes guests of the Gurzuf Sea. Wherever you look - cleanliness is everywhere. The coast is gentle and very spacious. There are foot baths. The beach promenade has everything you need, you don't need to go far - everything is at hand, even a number of services are available on the beach itself. "
Among the beaches of Gurzuf there is also a beach in Chekhov Bay at the very foot of the Dzhanevez - Kaya rock. It is considered a micro beach located in a small cove surrounded by rocks. The territory consists of pebbles and covers an area of several meters. Thanks to the rocks around the beach, the water here is the clearest compared to the rest of the beaches of Gurzuf. The only negative side of it is that it is heaped up with large stones with uneven edges. Vacationers have to climb the cliffs and equip their terraces there, most or least comfortable. The seabed is excellent here, with sufficient depth, so it is possible to dive from the cliffs without risk. In the rocks, you can see small crabs living in them.
How to get there
Chekhov's bay is located on the territory of Chekhov's dacha - right behind it, bypassing the technical zone and the boat station, you need to go towards the Artek camp, and the passage is carried out through the house-museum.
Chekhov's Bay belongs to the writer's museum, so the entrance is paid, but inexpensive: for adults - 60 rubles, and for children and beneficiaries - 30 rubles.
The closing time of the beach as well as the museum is at 19.00.
What can you do
The beach is considered wild.
The fun on this coast is snorkelling. Others can watch schools of fish and crabs.
It is a place for poets and artists as it has a very attractive coastline
For vacationers on this beach, it is advisable to use the infrastructure of the nearby village of Gurzuf, where there are shops and fruit markets.
So, rest in Gurzuf is an excellent choice for a relaxing holiday for couples, for children, and for young people - there is where to have fun, almost every beach has at least two clubs. Rest for any time of the day. There are no problems with housing either - there are a variety of hotels and sanatoriums around.
Rest in Gurzuf in Crimea is popular among Russian tourists... Gurzuf is an urban-type resort village located in the south of the peninsula, 15 kilometers east of Yalta. Gurzuf has always been one of the most popular resorts in Crimea. There is a magnificent mountainous landscape and rich vegetation. In the immediate vicinity is the famous Artek camp, which is now experiencing its rebirth.
The Gurzuf resort is considered one of the cleanest and most comfortable Crimean resorts. Here, not only the infrastructure for entertainment is developed, including restaurants, bars and cafes, but also cultural sites... There are magnificent museums of Pushkin and Chekhov, the stunning Gurzuf Park, the creations of nature Bear Mountain, the rocks of Adalary and Ayu-Dag. Massandra, the Swallow's Nest castle and the Nikitsky Botanical Garden are in comparative proximity.
By plane
You can get to Gurzuf on vacation in Crimea at. Arrival from other cities of Russia is carried out to the airport of Simferopol. There is a new modern terminal open there, it is worth looking at it.
From the old airport terminal you can get to Yalta by the legendary trolleybus number 55. Trolleybuses run every hour from 06.00 to 20.00. In 2018, the price was set at 137 rubles.
You can also take a Fly & Bus minibus from Simferopol airport. Reservation counters are located in the arrivals hall, where they receive luggage. You can get to Yalta for 500 rubles. or to Alushta for 400 rubles, and then by commuter buses or trolleybuses running along the entire coast.
If tickets for minibuses are not available, then we take bus number 49, which runs every 10 minutes, and go to the bus station-2 "Kurortnaya". Also, you can use trolleybuses No. 17, 20.
By train
You can get to Crimea to Gurzuf for rest by train. But this is only to Krasnodar or Anapa, and then you need to change to a bus to Yalta. April 30 to September 30 you can buy a “single ticket” on the Russian Railways website. The transfer times are close to train times.
After September 30 It is no longer possible to buy a “single ticket”. The entire path must be overcome from Anapa or Krasnodar on your own.
You can get from Yalta to Gurzuf by taxi, bus, trolleybus or minibus.
By taxi to Gurzuf
By bus, trolleybus, or minibus
From the bus station-2 "Kurortnaya" buses go to Gurzuf. Direct flights depart throughout the day.
By car
Many tourists like to go to Gurzuf in Crimea to rest on personal car to have complete freedom of movement. With the opening of the Crimean Bridge, there are noticeably more cars in Crimea.
Arriving in Kerch, we set off on the road along the federal highway E97. We go along this road to Feodosia. About 5 kilometers after this town, in the area settlement Bulk, we turn left onto the P29 highway and in the Alushta region we go to the E105 highway.
This road will lead you to Gurzuf, as the resort is located right on it.
Climate in Gurzuf, Crimea
The climate in the resort village of Gurzuf is very close to the Mediterranean. The humidity is moderate, and average temperature the air is about +25 degrees throughout the summer season. During the peak season, in July and August, the daytime air temperature almost always exceeds +30. A high ridge of mountains protects Gurzuf from cold northern winds, so it is always warm here.
Accommodation in Gurzuf
The most budgetary housing for rest in Gurzuf in Crimea is renting a room in the private sector. Due to the difficult terrain, the private sector is scattered along the entire coastline and, accordingly, the further you live from the sea, the cheaper the cost of the room will be. Prices start from 350-450 rubles, depending on conditions, number of guests and month of accommodation. The road to the sea will not take more than 10-15 minutes.
Gurzuf for recreation in Crimea offers more comfortable living conditions. The cost of rooms in them starts from 800-1000 rubles. Prices in some establishments can go up to 6,000 rubles for rooms of the highest category. Decent establishments where you can stay for a reasonable price: "At Borisovna", "Maria", "At Larisa", "On Podvoisky", "Yuzhny", "Valentina" and private sector establishments on Leningradskaya.
Coming to Gurzuf for a vacation in Crimea, you can stay in comfortable hotels that correspond to the level of three stars and above, provide a very good level of comfort, including swimming pools, air conditioning in rooms, game and green areas, cafes and bars. The price range in them is wide enough. The cost of living starts around 850-1200 rubles and can go up to 20,000 rubles per room. Places equivalent to three stars and above, where you can stay at an affordable price: Ai-Danik, Korovin's House of Art, Ancient House, Gurzufskie Zori Hotel, Muskatel Boutique Hotel, Pushkinsky Complex ".
Rental of property
If you are going on vacation in Gurzuf in the Crimea, then do not forget that there are mountains here. All housing is located in the mountains. It all depends only on the steepness of the mountains and the distance to the beach. Do not believe too much "5 minutes to the sea and your own patio." Do not be lazy to ask someone who is already resting in this place to go and see. These 5 minutes can be on steep steps, and the yard is meter by meter. Large courtyards in Gurzuf are rare, only high in the mountains or in the area of the Gurzuf highway, st. May 9 and Sanatorium.
If you want to live closer to the center, choose the Leningradskaya area, quieter - the area of st. May 9 - st. Sanatorium.
The cost of renting a one-room apartment in Crimea in Gurzuf on vacation starts from 1200 rubles. You can also rent a small house with 2-3 rooms for an amount of 2,000 rubles or more. It is better to book accommodation in advance and do not expect that upon arrival, you will find what you need at minimum price... Check in advance the continuity of the water supply and other details.
Gurzuf beaches
There are over a dozen municipal and private beaches in Gurzuf, and it is very difficult to list all of them. We will stop at the best and most popular beaches of the resort.
Beach "White Sail"
Even locals believe that it really is best beach... It stretches for a distance of about 150-200 meters. Has an ideal infrastructure and layout. Everything is measured here: flat wooden paths, set strictly along the line of sun loungers, there is a rental of umbrellas and all beach equipment. The beach is covered with small pebbles, the entrance to the sea is gentle and comfortable, there is a cafe and water attractions. Paid entrance.
Beach "Priboy"
This beach is rented by the cafe of the same name. It also has an ideal infrastructure and an excellent layout. There is no clutter and cleanliness and order reign everywhere. The surface is pebble, there is a rental of beach equipment, and there are also water attractions. The café offers a relaxed atmosphere and excellent national and European cuisine. Paid entrance.
Jaco beach
The exemplary beach of Gurzuf. There is not only excellent infrastructure and an excellent layout, but each sun lounger is on a flat wooden surface, strictly in level. Lying on such a sun lounger, you will feel as if you are in your bedroom. With wide red umbrellas and wooden walkways between the sun loungers, the green paths that resemble lawns contrast. The beach is pebbly, you can rent everything that is possible, water attractions are presented in full, there is a cafe nearby. Paid entrance.
Beach PE "Sharm"
Those who come to the beach in the old town for the first time end up on this particular beach. The beach consists of small pebbles, the infrastructure is also good, the layout is perfect, the entrance to the sea is shallow, and the water is clear when there are not many tourists. Water entertainment presented in full. The beach is easily recognizable by the blue canopy frames right from the embankment and the yellow booth next to the pier.
Other beaches of Gurzuf
There are also many other beaches in Gurzuf. From east to west there are: Gurzuf stones, Beach of the Kiparisnaya squad # 2 and # 1, Chekhov's Bay, Boat station, Technical zone, Agunda, Sharm, Zhako, Priboi, Gurzufsky sanatorium.
Rest in Crimea in Gurzuf: what to do
The main attraction on vacation in Gurzuf in Crimea is its park. Exactly this beautiful place in the resort, and the monument to landscape architecture, which was erected here in 1803, is a symbol of Gurzuf.
On vacation in Gurzuf (Crimea), you can take boat trips on the Samantha Smith motor ship, go fishing in the Red Stone club, relax in the Cocktail Hall nightclub, go to the nearby Nikitsky Botanical Garden, Artek, Yalta.
Also available for purchase excursion tours to the Livadia Palace, Swallow's Nest and other attractions.
In the playroom for children "Visiting Winnie the Pooh" you can leave your children during trips to attractions.
Cafe Gurzuf
There are a large number of places in Gurzuf Catering ranging from simple eateries, eateries to themed cafes and respectable restaurants. The average bill for a complex lunch in an ordinary canteen in Gurzuf on vacation in Crimea will be 150-250 rubles.
You can sit in a pizzeria and taste aromatic pizza for about 350 rubles. In a cozy cafe with European and traditional Russian cuisine, the average bill is from 500 rubles, depending on your appetite.
In the restaurant resort village You will pay from 1500 rubles per person.
Food prices in Gurzuf are different. You can buy groceries on a budget in the PUD store, where you can find everything.
- Potatoes - 35-40 rubles
- Onions - 40 rubles.
- Tomatoes - 80-110 rubles
- Cucumbers - 40-70 rubles
- Peaches - 110-200 rubles
- Figs - 250-300 rubles.
Rest in Gurzuf in the Crimea by the sea has always been one of the most popular and desired destinations among Russian tourists.
Constantly improving infrastructure, new hotels and entertainment make this resort more popular than ever. The gorgeous private beaches will provide you with comfort that you will never experience in the resorts of Turkey or Egypt.
Gurzuf is one of the most popular holiday destinations in South Bank... The city is located in a large semicircular bay. Gurzuf grew up on the remains of a Genoese fortress of the XI-XV centuries.
Gurzuf beaches
Along the beautiful two-kilometer embankment there are gravel and pebble sandy beaches... Two city beaches are free of charge, access to the sanatorium beaches is possible for an additional fee. The coast is divided by concrete piers. City beaches are rather narrow and pebble, with a rocky bottom. To services of tourists - rent of boats, catamarans, equipment for diving; a water slide has been built for children.
Closer to the Artek camp are the Adallar beaches, which got their name from the nearby two Adallar twin mountains, a protected natural monument. On the coast there is a traditional rental of sun loungers, umbrellas, catamarans and jet skis, you can also use the fresh water showers and changing rooms. In addition, there is the opportunity to go diving, and beginners can get scuba diving lessons.
Behind Adallar beaches, in two small bays, there are Gurzuf "wild" beaches. The coast consists of rough pebbles, the descent to the sea is difficult; infrastructure is missing.
Climate of Gurzuf
In Gurzuf it is usually warmer than in neighboring Yalta or Alushta, because a special microclimate has formed there: a dense mountain ring frames the village and shelters it from the winds. Average annual temperature air in the village - + 13.4 ° С.
Sights of Gurzuf
Museums
Museum "Gurzufskaya dacha of A.P. Chekhov" is located at the foot of the Genevez Caya cliff. The writer acquired this tiny one-story house in 1900. After the death of the writer in 1904, the building belonged to his wife until 1953, and then a branch of Chekhov's Belaya Dacha Museum was organized there.
Working hours: the museum is open from May 1 to October 31 all days of the week except Monday and Tuesday from 10:00 to 18:00.
How to get there: shuttle bus No. 31 from the Yalta bus station.
Address: smt. Gurzuf, st. Chekhov, 22. E-mail: Internet: chekhov-yalta.org
Parks
In the village on the seashore at the mouth of the Avunda river there is a very beautiful Gurzuf landscape park... It was founded in 1808 at the initiative of the Governor-General of the Novorossiysk Territory, Duke Armand de Richelieu. The park is decorated with old garden sculptures and fountains. More than 150 species of valuable exotic ornamental plants grow in it.
Monuments and monuments
Fountain "Night" was purchased in Vienna in 1898 by the merchant-industrialist P.I.Gubonin and installed in the Gurzufsky landscape park... The allegorical image of the half-naked goddess of the night, Nyukta, seems to float in the air above a ball symbolizing an air sphere. There are two boys around the goddess - Morpheus and Eros.
Hotels in Gurzuf
Since Gurzuf belongs to the region Big Yalta, you can book accommodation in hotels and sanatoriums of this village in the section "Hotels in Yalta" on the website Travel.ru.
How to get to Gurzuf
Gurzuf is located 15 kilometers from and is connected with it by road and sea communications. You can get from the Yalta bus station to the city by bus number 106 and route taxis... Attention! Previously, it was route 33a, sometimes the old numbering is still used on stencils.
History of Gurzuf
The first people lived on the territory of modern Gurzuf long before our era. It is known that the Taurus, Byzantines, Khazars, Genoese and other peoples lived in these places.
From the road going high above the coast, located at the foot of Ayu-Dag, Gurzuf seems quite small. Meanwhile, there are several dozen sanatoriums, hotels and boarding houses in it. The main advantage of the resort is its picturesque location, unique microclimate and impeccable ecology. Walk through it historical sites- means to remember great names. The views of Gurzuf were written by Korovin, who lived at the dacha "Salambo", in a small house above the sea, Chekhov began work on "Three Sisters", and a cypress tree grows in a luxurious seaside park, to which Pushkin dedicated poems. Filmmakers have long loved the resort for the beauty of the seaside landscapes. Until the mid-90s, sailing ships of the Yalta film studio and most of the Soviet films with sailing ships filmed in the Gurzuf Bay.How to get to Gurzuf
All roads to Gurzuf pass through the airport of Simferopol or the ferry to Kerch, from where passengers are transported by train or bus to the railway station of Simferopol. More details on how to get to Simferopol are described on this page.From the airport to the city
From Simferopol airport to Gurzuf can be reached by trolleybus number 55 Airport - Yalta. During the high season, it operates 20 flights a day from 7:49 to 20:49. Travel time 2 hours 20 minutes, ticket price 143 RUB. Those traveling to Gurzuf should get off on the Yuzhnoberezhnoye Highway at the stops "Gurzuf" or "Pavilion Gurzuf". From the first one you can go down to the village on foot. From the second to the center of Gurzuf it is convenient to take bus number 106 or minibus number 31B, which stop on the opposite side of the Yuzhnoberezhny highway. From the Simferopol railway station to the stops "Gurzuf" and "Pavilion Gurzuf" you can take trolleybus number 52 Simferopol - Yalta. In the summer, he makes 28 flights a day, the first at 6:21, the last at 21:15. Travel time is 2 hours, ticket price is 124 RUB. More information about tariffs and trolleybus schedules can be found on the website of the State Unitary Enterprise of the Republic of Kazakhstan "Krymtrolleybus." ... In addition, dozens of buses go from the airport and from the railway station in Simferopol to Yalta every day, passing through the stops "Gurzuf" and "Pavilion Gurzuf". Travel time on any of the buses is about 2 hours. You can check the schedule on the website of the State Unitary Enterprise "Krymavtotrans". Taxi is the fastest and most expensive way to cover 260 km along the southern coast of Crimea from the Kerch ferry to Gurzuf. The trip will take about 4 hours.
Transport
Public transport in Gurzuf includes buses, minibuses and taxis. There is a small bus station in the city, which the locals call “Razvilka” (website). From here, buses leave for Simferopol and Sevastopol (2 times a day, travel time 2.5 hours). All local transport routes also pass through the “Razvilka”. By bus number 106 you can get to the Nikitsky Botanical Garden, Massandra Palace, the cellars of the Massandra winery and the bus station in Yalta. Minibus number 31B runs between Artek and Yalta and is convenient for those who live on the first line of the village. Bus number 2 goes from Artek, passes through the whole of Gurzuf and rises to Krasnokamenka, located above the South Coast highway.Bike rental
Cycling in the near and distant surroundings of Gurzuf allows amateurs active rest see reserved natural places not available on the machine. The nearest road and mountain bike rentals to the city are located in Yalta. The rental price is from 190 RUB per hour and from 800 RUB per day.
Rent a Car
The car gives the rest in Crimea a special flavor and complete freedom of movement, even though the roads are not in the best condition, and traffic jams are in big cities and at the entrance to them, alas, it is not uncommon. Several local car rental companies operate on the peninsula. From international - only Hertz, with an office at Simferopol airport.Attention! Driving a rented car out of Crimea is equivalent to an attempted theft.
There are no rental companies in Gurzuf, but the car will be delivered and picked up at the specified address, which will cost an additional 4000-5000 RUB. And get ready to give at least RUB 20,000 as collateral.
Gurzuf beaches
The beaches of Gurzuf are mostly wide, with pebbles and a gentle entrance to the sea. They are constantly poured, some of them have rather large pebbles. Most of the beaches have sun shades, changing rooms, sun loungers and parasols rental. The water is clean everywhere, but the neatness of the territories is different. In the western part of the village there are the beaches of sanatoriums, the entrance to which is possible only with resort books. City beaches, divided into sections, are located at the very beginning and end of the embankment. The entrance to them is free, but you will have to pay for sun loungers, umbrellas and sun loungers. The infrastructure of the city beaches is well developed. There are water attractions, cafes, rent of water bicycles, boats, scooters and other paraphernalia, including air mattresses and fishing tackle. The tiny beach under the Jenevez Caya rock in Chekhov Bay is the most beautiful. These are just a few meters of pebbles surrounded by rocks - there is nowhere to lie down and sunbathe. The bay is run by the Chekhov Museum, the entrance to the beach is paid.Lovers of solitude can agree with a boatman, who will take them to the quiet beaches at the foot of Ayu-Dag, and in the evening will take them back.
Treatment in Gurzuf
Gurzuf - climatic resort: the sea and its air saturated with phytoncides are already healing in themselves. The first sanatoriums appeared here more than 100 years ago. The main profile of the Gurzuf sanatoriums is the treatment of diseases of the cardiovascular system, respiratory system and nervous system. The best of them are located in an old park, with terraces descending to the sea. The Gurzufsky sanatorium occupies the largest part of the park. This is the former Central Military Sanatorium of the USSR Ministry of Defense, through which the entire Soviet generals passed. In addition to natural factors, its therapeutic and recreational programs actively use aerotherapy, thalassotherapy, heliotherapy. In the western part of the park, there is the "Pearl of Crimea" recreation and health complex, which includes the Pushkino VIP sanatorium. Its modern medical center offers courses in magnetic and ultrasound therapy, therapeutic massages and other wellness treatments.Gurzuf Hotels
Gurzuf lives for tourists and for the sake of tourists - the choice of hotels and apartments in it is huge. The most common form of placement is the private sector. Many private owners rent out their homes online, some in the old fashioned way, through barkers in crowded places. A reasonable alternative to the private sector is hotels, mini-hotels and apart-hotels. There is no star classification. Comfortable apartments with a kitchen and own beach(from 7000 RUB), a cozy boutique hotel with a designer interior (from 8500 RUB), a modest hotel (from 1800 RUB), a Spartan hostel (from 500 RUB) and even a luxurious villa (from 64,000 RUB). type of rest. Their price, as a rule, already includes Three meals a day and a fairly large list of medical services. However, some procedures may be paid.What to bring
All the best in Crimea was created by nature, man only improved its creations. Once again you are convinced of this, solving a difficult question - what to bring in memory of Gurzuf. Not only a good, but also a useful souvenir - essential oils from lavender, clary sage, rose, coriander. They should be bought from pharmacies or specialty stores, and preferably in a dark bottle. Crimean herbal teas based on mint, St. John's wort, rosemary, and echinacea are no less useful for health and are not burdensome for luggage. One of the best brands - "Herbs of Mountainous Crimea". Mud can also be a good gift - in Crimea it is curative. It is sold in special containers and is used for masks and wraps. Combs, cups, boxes, hot stands are made from juniper, which literally permeates the air of Crimea. From the Crimean onyx - watches, candlesticks, jewelry. And finally, Gurzuf is a great place to replenish your home enoteca with Crimean wines, including the legendary "Black Doctor" and "White Muscat of the Red Stone".Cafes and restaurants of Gurzuf
Russian, Ukrainian, Tatar, Uzbek, Turkish and even Chinese - all the variety of world cuisine is mixed in Gurzuf. Equally wide is the range of catering establishments scattered throughout the village in abundance. Places of pilgrimage for budget tourists are canteens that have hardly changed since Soviet times. The food in them is varied, inexpensive, without the risk of poisoning. Small family pizzerias, cheburek and similar places compete with them, attracting lovers of barbecue, lagman, pilaf, shurpa and other uncomplicated dishes. The best establishments of Gurzuf are located on the embankment. The cafes seduce with a reasonable ratio of food quality, service and prices - lunch without wine will cost 400-500 RUB. Their menu, as a rule, contains fish dishes, including the Crimean delicacy - the Black Sea mullet. For a romantic atmosphere and culinary delights, go to a restaurant. One of the local favorites is Venice, where they cook the best trout in Gurzuf with a creamy nut sauce and tender Crimean lamb.Entertainment and sights of Gurzuf
The main attractions of the resort are its natural beauty. Rising from the water 300 m from the coast, the Adalary rocks are a symbol of Gurzuf and its tourist brand, as well as the bear-like Ayu-Dag mountain. Ayu-Dag is a failed volcano. Millions of years ago, magma, rising from the bowels of the earth in this place, did not come out, but only raised sedimentary rocks, solidified in the form of a mountain. It is not difficult to get to its top - the main thing is to follow the signs indicating the desired route. The first to appreciate the merits of Gurzuf was the Governor-General of Novorossia, Duke of Richelieu, who built a European mansion in an adobe Tatar village. In the absence of the owner, the house was rented out. In 1820, young Pushkin visited the family of General Raevsky here - he swam in the sea, fell in love, wrote poetry, and later recalled this time as the happiest period in his life. Now the poet's museum is open in the Richelieu house. Gurzuf became a resort thanks to the railway magnate Peter Gubonin, who at the end of the 19th century bought the park of the former Richelieu estate and built several hotels, a restaurant and installed the Goddess of the Night fountain brought from Vienna. Today the old park is divided between three sanatoriums, and almost all buildings have survived.In the administration of the sanatorium "Gurzufsky" you can buy a day pass to visit the beach and park.
Day and night, the epicenter of the resort life of Gurzuf is concentrated on the promenade with a row of shops, slot machines, pizzerias, cafes and the Cocktail Hall nightclub, which is famous for incendiary parties and competitions of women's teams in professional mud fighting. From the embankment, it is worth taking a short walk along the narrow path leading to Chekhov's Dacha. The writer bought a small white house on the cape of the Dzhenevez-Kaya rock from the Gurzuf Tatar, and together with the house, all this beauty and a small piece of the Crimean coast. None of his close friends, with the exception of Bunin, knew about the existence of the dacha. In this quiet secluded place, Chekhov did not receive guests, but worked, swam, and fished. From the shore, the Sultanka rock, which is often called Shalyapinskaya, looks at the Adalary. It, along with a basket of peaches, was presented to the singer by his admirer Olga Solovyova. Chaliapin was going to build a real castle on it with an underground outlet to the sea. But before he had time, the revolution broke out, and only a stone bridge remained from the dream of the great singer. Above Gurzuf, on the plantations near the Red Stone cliff, grapes are grown, from which the most titled Crimean wine "Red Stone White Muscat" is produced, which received 21 gold medals at international competitions ... You can learn more about Massandra wines during a tour (450 RUB) through the cellars and enoteca of the Massandra plant with a tasting of 9 vintage wines.
Gurzuf for children
"Artek" is a well-advertised brand and the dream of all girls and boys Soviet Union... Today he gives the impression of an exemplary well-oiled economy, which does not prevent him from remaining a dream. Now you can buy it. The cost of a ticket to summer season, depending on the camp, 65 000-75 000 RUB per person.Artek accepts children from 9 to 16 years old. The duration of the shift is 21 days.
The Children's Republic covers an area of 258 hectares, of which almost half are parks. The coastline, stretching for 7 km, covers the town with a chain of children's camps, 6 of which are year-round. Each camp has its own thematic programs. For example, in the Rechnoy camp, the Adventure Camp program has been developed for children from 12 to 16 years old. Near the Pribrezhny complex - Marine Flotilla. There are also common thematic groups for the camps: "Young filmmakers", "Marine squad", "Tourist squad", "English summer" with everyday communication in English. Regardless of the camp, shifts and squad, for all citizens of the children's republic - quests , quizzes, sports tournaments, master classes and, as a tribute to old traditions, a huge night fire.
