Crimea is incredibly diverse, and a tourist who decides to travel around Crimea by car without a clear route may get confused and waste time. We have compiled detailed route road trips around Crimea, covering the main cities, resort villages and attractions.
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Kerch Bridge
The journey begins from the Kerch Bridge to Crimea. The journey is free, the length is approximately 19 km, and takes about 20 minutes. The speed limit on the bridge is 90 km/h, stopping is prohibited.
Be careful, do not speed as there are many cameras installed, you will quickly get fines.
There are no traffic jams on the Kerch bridge, but there are a lot of cars. Reminds me of driving along the Moscow Ring Road.
Hero City Kerch
Kerch is well-groomed and clean city, despite the presence of large industrial facilities. In Kerch, many hotels have been preserved since Soviet times, and modern private hotels also operate. After crossing the strait, which has now become more convenient, but may still take some time, the tourist has a reason to have a good rest in Kerch, and only then go on a trip around Crimea by car.
One of the most interesting places in Kerch is the embankment. During an evening walk, the air saturated with sea moisture pleasantly cools and fills you with strength.
From the embankment you can clearly see the main Kerch attraction - the famous Mount Mithridates with a magnificent observation deck. From the site the city is visible at a glance.
It is also worth visiting the Adzhimushkaya catacombs, in which partisans hid during the Second World War. Excursions to the catacombs are organized by a tour office, whose office is located right next to Mithridates.
Kerch-Primorsky-Beregovoe-Feodosiya
Finally, the car tourists have rested and are ready to go on the route - Crimea is waiting. From Kerch, located on the Kerch Peninsula, you can get to Feodosia by only one road - along the M17 (E97) highway. Distance – 100 kilometers, travel time – 1 hour 36 minutes. The road runs through the hilly steppe.
Directly in front of Feodosia, on the coast of the Feodosia Gulf, there are two villages - Primorsky and Beregovoye, where you can stay if you wish. The villages are famous for their high-quality tourist infrastructure, kilometers great beaches and attractions.
Our journey through Crimea continues in Feodosia, a large port-resort city. Feodosia is a little smaller than Kerch, but there are plenty of attractions here. It was in this city that the great marine painter Ivan Aivazovsky lived, and here he drew inspiration for writing the immortal book “ Scarlet Sails» Alexander Green.
In Feodosia you can visit the Green museums, visit the Aivazovsky gallery, and see the famous paintings with your own eyes.
After Feodosia, tourists are faced with a choice: the “Crimea” route bifurcates. The M17 highway (E97) turns sharply towards Simferopol, and the Kerch highway P23 leads tourists along the coast to the mountains, the villages of Ordzhonikidze and Koktebel. We will choose the second route option, since not visiting the famous Koktebel when going on a trip to Crimea is nonsense.
Koktebel: the place where the muses live
The distance between Feodosia and Koktebel is 20 kilometers; by car the journey takes no more than 28 minutes. From Feodosia we reach the village of Nasypnoye, where the P23 highway diverges in two directions, and turn south to Koktebel.
Koktebel is one of the most interesting places that our route “Crimea” can offer is rightfully proud of this wonderful village.
Every year a jazz festival is held in Koktebel, bringing together the best musicians from all over the world. Built next to the festival site good camping For motorists, there are many hotels in Koktebel where you can stay.
The famous writer, founder of domestic nudism M. Voloshin lived in Koktebel. The successors of Voloshin’s work occupy the Koktebel beaches in the summer.
The village is considered a cult place among Russian balloonists. Not far from Koktebel there is a mountain that has become a springboard for parachutists, paragliders and hang gliders. On the mountain there is a camp of instructors who will help tourists experience the beauty of flight.
A trip to Crimea without visiting the world-famous Karadag Nature Reserve and examining the majestic Golden Gate rock will be incomplete.
Koktebel is one of the main places for domestic winemaking. In the village there is a cognac factory, in a shop where you can buy young wine, the tastier of which is difficult to find.
Feodosia – Sudak
Tourists should definitely visit the capital of Crimea, Simferopol. We are returning from Koktebel to Feodosia - the distance is short, the road does not take much time. Here our goal is the M17 Kerch-Simferopol highway.
From Feodosia to Simferopol 110 kilometers, travel time - 2 hours 6 minutes. The road runs through the steppe with a lot of hills, and after the town of Old Crimea (25 km from Feodosia) Crimean mountains.
When going on a trip to Crimea, remember that every year inexperienced drivers die falling off mountain serpentine roads. Signs " Sharp turn"should not be skipped under any circumstances. You cannot overtake on blind turns - the narrowness of the route allows you to “go” only under a cliff. In rainy weather, attention should be tripled. The beautiful views that the Crimea route is so rich in can play a cruel joke on the driver: you cannot be distracted by the beautiful mountains and valleys.
From Stary Krym we drive to Grushevka (12 km, 17 minutes on the road). Here we turn onto the P35 highway, which will lead tourists to Sudak. From Grushevka to Sudak 26 km or 32 minutes on the road.
The road is mountainous, wooded, and has sharp turns. Sudak is located in the middle of an amazing landscape reminiscent of that of Mars. In Sudak, you can pause your car journey around Crimea for a while by checking into one of the many hotels in the city.
The main attraction of the city is magnificent Genoese fortress, which is most often depicted on postcards about Crimea. Sudak has excellent fishing, many great restaurants, attractions, and excellent beaches.
Sudak – Simferopol
To continue our route “Crimea” we return to Grushevka, on the Kerch-Simferopol highway. From Grushevka to the capital of Crimea 80 kilometers, 1 hour 28 minutes on the road.
The road is quite flat, but you should not reduce your attention. You can make a stop near the village of Topolevka (9.4 km from Grushevka), as it is home to a famous convent, mountains with holy springs. You can leave the car at paid parking, go up to the monastery, swim in the font.
Traveling around Crimea is unique in that already on the road from one large city in the other, tourists encounter a huge number of attractions. The city of Belogorsk on the way from Grushevka to Simferopol is an excellent confirmation of these words. Most Soviet westerns were filmed in this town, including the famous film “The Headless Horseman.” You should definitely see the unique White Rock, which is present in a huge number of Soviet films.
Belogorsk is home to the largest zoo on the peninsula, Taigan, whose employees breed large predators - lions, leopards and tigers. The huge pride of 50 lions is one of the largest in Europe. If tourists are tired, traversing the Crimea route will always offer rest. In Belogorsk, right next to the Taigan Zoo, there is a wonderful hotel.
Simferopol
The distance from Belogorsk to Simferopol is 45 kilometers, the journey takes 52 minutes. Tourists will not encounter any special attractions along the way, just like in Simferopol itself. This is a fairly large and noisy city. However, it is quite difficult not to visit Simferopol when going on a trip to Crimea - after all, all Crimean roads converge here at a single point.
Near the building of the Crimean State Council, the A. Nevsky Cathedral, destroyed under the Bolsheviks, has been restored. Standing next to the revived building, you feel involved in history.
Having rested a little in Simferopol, we continue our route “Crimea”, which calls to its greatest city- Sevastopol.
80 kilometers of beautiful terrain await us, 1 hour and 27 minutes of travel. We will follow the H06 highway.
The road to the legendary city leads through no less legendary places. Halfway from the capital of Crimea to Bakhchisarai there is the village of Skalistoe with unique lake. This lake, formed in a rock quarry, is known from Fyodor Bondarchuk’s film “Inhabited Island.”
The water in the lake is absolutely blue, it does not bloom. The lake is full of fish; you can take a fishing break.
It’s hard to imagine traveling around Crimea without visiting the capital of the ancient Crimean Khanate- Bakhchisarai.
Bakhchisaray
The place glorified by Alexander Pushkin is one of the most original cities in Crimea. In ancient times, Bakhchisarai was typically eastern city, with a bazaar, a slave market, mosques. The main attraction of modern Bakhchisarai is the Khan's Palace. Not far from the palace is the Holy Dormition Monastery, unique in that all its cells are located in caves.
This incredible Sevastopol
After a few days (depending on the number and duration of stops), a trip through Crimea brings tourists to the famous city of Sevastopol. It is difficult to find a Russian who does not know something about the history of this amazing place.
The city is large and it is quite difficult to navigate it without a navigator. There are a lot of attractions in Sevastopol, so one day is hardly enough for tourists. Breathtaking military panoramas, the beautiful Nakhimov Square, the famous monument to lost ships, St. Vladimir's Cathedral, the Chersonesos nature reserve, numerous bays with huge ships moored Black Sea Fleet.
The resort development of Sevastopol began relatively recently. In a short period of time, several excellent hotels have appeared in the city, but a full-fledged resort infrastructure, like in other cities of Crimea, has not yet been built here.
Traveling around Crimea by car is good because tourists can always go to satellite cities of large tourist clusters. For example, near Sevastopol there is a wonderful town of Inkerman, where a vintage wine factory has been operating since tsarist times.
After visiting Inkerman and buying gifts for relatives, we go to Balaklava, hidden in the fjords. This place is incredibly similar to Scandinavia: photographs of Balaclava are almost indistinguishable from photographs of Norwegian or Swedish fjords.
Balaklava Bay is fenced off from the sea by a picturesque chain of rocks. The banks are steep and winding. In the USSR, the bay was used as a Black Sea Fleet base; submarines entered the bay area for repairs and preservation. An underground submarine repair plant carved into the rock has still been preserved, which has now become a museum.
Modern Balaclava – perfect place for relaxation while traveling around Crimea. Sailing sports are developed in the town; you can rent a yacht and go fishing in the bay. Companies involved in organizing excursions offer exciting cruise.
Sevastopol - Foros
From Sevastopol we go to the village of Foros on the southern coast of Crimea. The village became widely known during the collapse of the USSR, when M. Gorbachev was temporarily blocked there.
From Sevastopol to Foros 48 kilometers, 57 minutes of travel. Our trip around Crimea has been going on for quite a long time, and it’s time to relax on the beach. Foros is ideal for this.
There are many hotels and small private inns in the village. The beaches are clean, pebbly or sandy.
The main attraction of Foros is a colossal park of rare plants brought from all continents. The development of the park began in the mid-19th century, when businessman A. Kuznetsov settled in Foros. Junipers, oaks and pines growing on the Foros coast easily welcomed exotic guests and formed an amazing ensemble with them. Foros - the decoration of our Crimea route - opens in a new capacity, like a real health resort. After all, what could be more pleasant and useful than sitting in a gazebo by a pond in a stunning park, which has no equal in Europe?
Foros – Alupka
Alupka is located 24 kilometers, 34 minutes drive from Foros. The road runs along South Coast Crimea - we drive along the sea all the time. This is an amazing feeling, incomparable to anything. The sea breeze penetrates the open windows of the car - traveling around Crimea has never been so pleasant.
The small resort villages along the way - Sanatornoye, Beregovoye, Simeiz - are pleasing to the eye. You can buy delicious food there, refuel your car, and relax on the beach.
Alupka is a wonderful resort town. It’s worth staying longer here to see the most big temple in Crimea - the Church of the Archangel Michael, accommodating 900 parishioners at a time.
Alupka delights with stunning nature, a huge number of flowers, and magnificent architecture. It seems that the town almost entirely consists of palaces, villas and temples.
In luxury Vorontsov Palace a person feels a connection with his ancestors and is immersed in the incredible, complex history of Crimea.
If a trip to Crimea brings tourists to Alupka, one of the first activities should be a visit to the greatest peak of the peninsula - Ai-Petri. The mountain offers stunning views of the sea, rocks, waterfalls and beech grove.
Alupka – Yalta
Only 21 km, or 38 minutes of travel - and our journey through Crimea takes us to main city South coast of the peninsula. Yalta is a true pearl of Crimea, a magnificent resort city. There is an incredible number of attractions in the Greater Yalta area. All of them are fully accessible to the motorist. This is a park in Partenit, majestic mountain Ayu-Dag, Nikitin Botanical Garden, All-Russia Children's Center "Artek". Tourists are waiting in Gaspra bird home- the main tourist sight of Crimea, its calling card.
Driving to Yalta from Alupka is a real pleasure. Wide road surface, almost complete absence of mountain serpentine roads and difficult turns. The atmosphere and views along the road can only be described as magical. Here the sights and beauties of Crimea reach their apogee, maximum concentration. It’s difficult to immediately name a section of the route, not only in Crimea or Europe, but throughout the world, that is just as full of stunning views. Tourists understand why they made such a difficult route - Crimea reveals itself to them in its full splendor.
Nikitinsky Botanical Garden in Yalta - an amazing collection of plants from all over the world globe. The steps of His Imperial Majesty and his daughters still seem to be heard in the Livadia palaces. The Swallow's Nest is a unique, complex architectural object, which has no equal in the world.
One of the largest organ halls in Europe is located in Livadia. The cable car to Ai-Petri begins in the village of Miskhor. Here you can fully experience the beauty of the mountains.
And, of course, traveling around Crimea without visiting Yalta is absolutely impossible to imagine. The city concentrates the spirit of the Southern Coast of Crimea. The Yalta embankment is like the Statue of Liberty in New York. Every tourist considers it his duty to take a photo here. Yalta energy is amazing and fascinating.
The city has two huge dolphinariums and a world-famous zoo.
The wall of the Yalta embankment is filled with pleasure yachts. One of the most memorable entertainments in Yalta is a boat trip. Great option - sightseeing tour along the coast. Sometimes you can see dolphins near the yacht - both adults and children will be absolutely delighted.
Massandra
A suburb of Yalta, a symbolic city of domestic winemaking. At the end of the 19th century, Prince Golitsyn founded a factory in Massandra to produce fine wine using traditional technologies. The plant operates to this day, delighting tourists with excellent young wine and samples aged for many decades.
Yalta is also good for lovers extreme sports. Not far from the city is the main mountain serpentine of Crimea - Ai-Petri. On the mountain top there is an observation deck covering almost the entire South Coast. Not far from the site there are restaurants, attractions, and souvenir shops.
Yalta – Alushta
The next point of our trip around Crimea is Alushta. This city is located 35 kilometers from Yalta, the drive to it is approximately 47 minutes.
Alushta is more modest than Yalta, but it is also a resort the highest level. There are many excellent hotels and holiday homes here. Clean, well-equipped beaches attract with the golden shimmer of sand. Alushtinskaya embankment was completely reconstructed after a powerful storm in 2013. In Alushta, tourists should visit a water park, a huge aquarium and a miniature park known throughout Crimea.
The miniature park contains all the Crimean attractions, but in a reduced size.
Unlike Yalta, Alushta is a relatively inexpensive city and it is quite possible to stay here for a longer period of time. The city is perfect for family vacation. In the village of Malorechenskoye you can soak up the beaches to your heart's content; in Rybachye, lovers will find their ideal holiday fishing.
The swimming season in Alushta starts in May and continues until late autumn. The peak flow of tourists is in July-August. Alushta nature is distinguished by its protected quality. In Alushta you can improve your health and gain strength to continue your journey through Crimea.
In the city it is worth visiting the Jur-Jur waterfall, the Stakheev house, the Valley of Ghosts, the Church of All Saints, and the Aluston Tower.
Alushta – New World
Having had a good rest in Alushta, you can continue the route; Crimea has not yet shown us all its attractions. We have to march to the village New World. The journey will take 2 hours 19 minutes and cover 98 kilometers.
The path is quite difficult, with a lot of mountain serpentine, but the road almost always goes along the coast. You can stop along the way at cozy villages Rybachye, Privetnoye, Morskoe. We arrive in the New World through Sudak, which we have already visited.
The new world is like the icing on the cake in our itinerary. This amazing place, which the ancient Greeks called nothing more than “Paradise”. Exactly this beautiful place on a peninsula with magnificent nature and clean air.
Diving enthusiasts gather in the New World from different countries peace. The village was opened and developed by the famous Russian industrialist L. Golitsyn, the founder of domestic winemaking. Every tourist can visit a museum dedicated to winemaking and taste the products of Crimean winemakers.
Return. New World – Kerch crossing
Our journey through Crimea is coming to an end. Many hours on the road, filled with sun, light and sea air. Dozens of cities and towns, hundreds of attractions.
We return to the Kerch crossing along the already familiar route, through Feodosia. The journey will take 2 hours 36 minutes and cover 160 kilometers. Before boarding the ferry, you can relax in Kerch by staying in one of the small private hotels.
Greetings, friends!
I’ll tell you a secret - no matter how much you vacation on the peninsula, it’s impossible to explore all the unusual places in Crimea! Do not agree? Then are you ready next time, while all the civilian tourists have scattered around the Nikitsky Botanical Garden, to be left alone with the wild nature of Crimea?
Well, if you are an avid traveler, adventurer and romantic, all you need is comfortable shoes, maps on your mobile and a thirst for the unknown, and here you go you are already Jules Verne and Jacques Cousteau in one bottle .
And now I want to voice a small list of those places in Crimea that you may hear about for the first time. Go! Let's see where the wind of wanderings can take you.
The now defunct village of Laki, which has preserved many stories about itself and a unique architectural monument - the remains of the beautiful church of St. Luke.
Greek settlement Laki was exterminated during the war for helping the partisans and persistent heroism. The once prosperous village could not be restored in Peaceful time, leaving behind only ruins.
Now there is a monastery of St. Luke, where several monks live.
Pilgrims and rare tourists come to the temple, its preserved walls and frescoes, plunge into the ice font, have lunch, have leisurely conversations with the monks and are charged with the good energy that hovers over the Lakin Valley.
The former village of Laki, surrounded by forest and mountain landscapes, is considered a place of power. There is such a blessed silence here that even the winds seem to avoid this place.
Laki is located in the Bakhchisarai region, in the Kachin Valley. Between two villages Mashino and Bashtanovka you will see a small sign at one of the turns. From there it’s another 8 km along the steppe road, but the walls of the St. You will see the bows much earlier. Head there.
Taraktash trail
If you want to spend a day outdoors, go to walking trip By
It was created by members of the Mountain Club, on the advice of Dr. V.N. Dmitriev, who, thanks to walks in these places, was cured of tuberculosis.
Your route will pass through the most unique Crimean natural attractions - the Taraktashsky corridor (stone gorge), other picturesque rocks and ridges, pine groves, and the Uchan-Su waterfall.
The trail stretches for 3.5 km! But you can take the cable car , to climb it, and go down on your own. The trail starts from the Uchan-Su stop and ends at Ai-Petri plateau.
Jehosophat Valley and Karaite burials
A strange place to walk, of course, but these places have some kind of power of their own. Maybe it’s the sacred oak trees that surround the ancient, largest Karaite Balta Tiimeiz cemetery in the Iosophat Valley.
This burial place is more than a thousand years old, and the number of tombstones studied by experts reaches 10,000.
An extraordinary atmosphere reigns in this place - scattered sunlight penetrates through the thickets, no birds are heard, no wind. The now abandoned and overgrown cemetery was once visited by famous creative figures; artists especially loved to visit here.
There is a burial place V To find it, you need to turn into the Maryam-Dere valley and follow east to the Iosophat Valley.
If you are afraid of getting lost or missing something interesting, then this one will literally guide you by the hand to the most interesting places!
Abandoned nuclear power plant in Crimea
Well, as expected, everything that could be sawed up, torn out, removed and resold was stolen.
But the gray walls, dark labyrinths of buildings, and the skeletal remains of the Crimean nuclear power plant among the scorched steppe leave an ambiguous impression, especially since there are various rumors surrounding this construction.
Pink Lake
The real miracle of nature - Koyash lake, attracts thousands of tourists. And although the unusual, pink tint of the water is easily explained by the presence of microscopic algae, which secretes a special pigment, the lake continues to attract surprised and delighted visitors on its shores.
Located salt Lake with pink water on the Kerch Peninsula, on the Black Sea coast in the Leninsky district. Nearest settlements – Borisovka .
Tarkhankut and his Cup of Love
A small natural pool, 15 m in diameter and 8 m deep, surrounded by rock formations, is a symbol of all couples in love.
Be sure to go there with your significant other and jump from the cliffs hand in hand into the clear water. If your hands do not separate during the jump, you will be together until the end of your days! This is, of course, a legend, but it is precisely for this test that the “sweet couples” come here.
Besides, Cup of Love A very unusual natural idea. The water there is so clear that you can see every pebble on the bottom, and it connects the Bowl with the sea underwater tunnel , which is located at a depth of 4 meters.
The Cup of Love is located on Cape Tarkhankut, 8 km from Olenevka, on the coast of which a new and very
The highest mountain in Crimea
Find yourself on the most high point G ory Roman-Kosh on the Babugan-yayly massif not so difficult, because unlike the Ai-Petri ridges, this ridge has a flat structure. And although visually Roman-Kosh does not seem so tall, she is recognized as the tallest.
A journey through the reserve will be remembered for a long time; roe deer, wild boars, mouflons live here, and eagles circle above the peak.
From the top point of Roman-Kosh, on which the cross is installed, incredible views open up! They also say that once upon a time sacrifices (exclusively of animals) to the gods were made here in an ancient sanctuary.
Secret military facility
However, if you find an experienced guide, you can see dark underground tunnels, hidden structures and looted rooms.
This object is located in the Balaklava district, village Morozovka . Despite all its secrecy, any local resident knows the way there and will show you the way.
Cave cities and beaded temples
In the Bakhchisarai region there are the most ancient and famous. There were monasteries, sanctuaries, and living quarters carved into the rocks. And now this place is replete with church buildings, and monks live on its territory.
Cave City really has incredible energy. Individual and group excursions are available there.
Be sure to visit Kachi-Kalyon and the beaded cave temple - you will not see such beauty anywhere else! The cave temple is completely decorated with items made of beads and stones, which are created by the servants themselves. You can buy something or, on the contrary, bring it as a gift to the temple.
You can get there by bus from Bakhchisarai bus station to With. Bashtanovka , and then on foot, following the signs.
To get a feel for the atmosphere of the place and also to see little known places around to complete the impressions, it is better to take a hiking guide with you. Moreover, even for a small company it will be inexpensive.
Gazebo of the Winds - what is it?
An interesting and not the easiest route leads to it, upon completion of which such a wonderful view will open to your eyes that you will forget about everything in the world - Mountain peaks Ayu-Daga , sea open spaces and romantic Adalary, Gurzuf, "Artek", !
Here it is customary to make wishes and, of course, take photos as a keepsake and to confirm that you have conquered another peak in Crimea.
Dear friends, I hope you are interested and intrigued by the list of unusual places on the peninsula and you are already preparing a backpack, a map of the area and comfortable shoes for your travels.
Museums
Caves
There are many attractive places on the map of Russia, but one of them has a particularly amazing magnetism in its essence - this is Crimea. Tourists are attracted not only by beach holidays, but also by the sights of Crimea, which absolutely everyone who comes to relax for the first time should see. Crimean peninsula. This is where you want to come for a dose of patriotism and mountain adrenaline, for positive emotions from admiring the majesty of the sea, exploring caves and diving into the water column, for new knowledge on history and geography, culture and religion. A visit to the peninsula for guests of this part of Russia often ends with a plan to purchase housing in Yalta, Sevastopol, Alushta, Kerch, Feodosia, Simferopol or Evpatoria.
Detailed information on the indicated settlements presented on our website in specialized sections. Why are they attractive? Crimean cities and small settlements from the point of view of international tourism?
Interesting places in Crimea: focus on historical and cultural value
For travelers unfamiliar with Crimea and its attractions, it is best to turn their attention to interesting places Crimea, representing historical and cultural value not only of Crimea, but of all of Russia. On the territory of this Russian facility there are many attractions that should be considered representative historical meaning for the modern generation and those who like to look for answers to the questions of the present in the past.
The facility is located in the city of Sevastopol. It is under the protection of UNESCO and is under the special control of the city and country governments. Here you can feel the spirit of history and find evidence of the presence of representatives of ancient civilization in the Crimea. Every summer, performances are held on the territory of the Ancient Theater, during which spectators are immersed in the past.
Sudak and its heritage
The Sudak fortress will be of interest to tourists of all ages. Here they organize special costumed performances, sell souvenirs, offer horseback riding and a visit to the museum complex.
Crimean palaces
Livadia Palace
Residence of the Romanovs on the Crimean coast. The museum, which has the status of a nature reserve, is located in close proximity to Yalta. It is interesting because the famous royal family lived here, and many years later the Crimean conference of the heads of major world powers took place.
Muslim style, the Middle Ages and the English Renaissance are woven together in the ensemble of this architectural monument. The palace dates back to the beginning of the 19th century, but to this day attracts the attention of both tourists from Russia and guests from other countries of the world.
Yusupov Palace
Located in Koreiz. It is one of the most beautiful heritages of the peninsula. Architect Krasnov took the Art Nouveau style as a basis when creating this object. The powerful Ai-Petri ridge rises above the Palace.
Khan's Palace
Bakhchisarai landmark of the sixteenth century. Found reflection in the works of Pushkin. The spirit of Islam reigns here; interesting collections of printed publications, household utensils and decorations are presented. Majestic and luxurious not only for past times, but also by the standards of the modern day.
Riches of Crimea: pie attractions of Crimea
The Crimean mountains, the sea, nature reserves, caves and canyons are the treasures, the real riches of the Crimea, we will get to know the most significant and popular ones a little closer.
Mount Ai-Petri
You can get to the top of the mountain (1346 meters) in three ways:
- cable car (tourists are guaranteed additional impressions from the views of Crimea opening from the trailer);
- renting special transport or traveling in your own car along the serpentine road;
- hiking (more suitable for experienced tourists).
At the top, guests will find the most amazing views of the coast and the mountain and forest reserve of Yalta.
Demerdzhi
The Valley of Ghosts and the Funa Fortress are not the only advantages geographical feature, located near the village of Luchistoye. To realize that Heaven on Earth exists, you should climb Demerdzhi at least once. The weather here is completely different, amazing stone sculptures, clean air. For some, Demerdzhi is harsh and impregnable; for other travelers, the mountain becomes one of the favorites on the peninsula.
Walking in this area is best done in the company of experienced guides or travelers. Numerous lakes, waterfalls and baths will remain in memory along with fragrant herbs and numerous flowers. But it’s beautiful and interesting here not only in spring. At other times of the year, the canyon has many pleasant surprises hidden for guests.
Karadag Reserve
You can explore the site both from the sea and on foot. Both options are interesting and will give you a lot of impressions from seeing natural treasures.
Crimean cave cities
On the territory of the peninsula there are several dozen cave objects that were once full-fledged ancient settlements and cities. The most visited and famous of them are:
- Mangup;
- Chufut-Kale;
- Eski-Kermen;
- Tepe-Kerman;
- Kachi-Kalyon.
Mostly ancient settlements are concentrated in the central part of Crimea. Acquaintance with these objects will be correctly accomplished with standard tourist preparation, a map of the area and a guide.
Memory of wars and exploits in Crimea, objects of military significance
This year it will not be enough to spend a few days, since the city of heroic glory cannot be thoroughly studied even in a month’s stay in it. But there are still some key attractions that a tourist visiting Sevastopol for the first time should definitely pay attention to:
- Malakhov Kurgan;
- Historical Boulevard and Panorama of Sevastopol;
- Diorama and Sapun Mountain complex;
- Grafskaya pier and Nakhimov embankment;
- Memorial plaque of honor;
- Museum of the Black Sea Fleet;
- complex Bayonet and Sail, monument to Soldier and Sailor;
- 35 Coastal battery;
- Mikhailovskaya battery.
Every monument, every building and structure in Sevastopol has an amazing history. This is necessarily a story of honor and valor.
Neighborhoods of Balaklava
Submarine base
The object is interesting because it was kept secret for a long time and was of great importance for ensuring the security of the peninsula. Today, daily excursions are held here, during which guests are introduced to the purpose of the construction and its history.
Kerch
In the hero city of Kerch you should definitely visit such sites as:
- Adzhimushkay quarries;
- Mount Mithridates;
- Museum of the Eltigen landing.
Extreme and adrenaline on the peninsula
Here, nature itself has created ideal conditions for diving into the water column with special equipment and studying sea world. The thicket of love, numerous underwater caves and tunnels, and along with them the “Alley of Leaders” will leave the most pleasant impressions in the hearts of scuba diving lovers. Finding experienced instructors on Tarkankut to master the science of diving will not be difficult.
Mount Klementieva
This is where all activities related to aerial views sports. Paragliding, mastering the parachute direction, climbing above the ground balloons- all this is available today to everyone who comes to eastern part peninsula to explore new areas or hone skills in already chosen areas.
Karabi Yayla and its numerous unequipped caves
Here real paradise for people interested in speleology. Getting here is extremely problematic, but your vacation on the yayla will become truly complete, serene and calm. You can not only discover new caves, but also enjoy the fragrance of Crimean herbs, of which there are countless numbers.
Crimean heritage for romantics and creative individuals
Koktebel
The Voloshin Museum, scuba diving stations, an amazing embankment and a private cognac enterprise - all this is in Koktebel. And every year in August an international jazz festival is held here, which attracts a large army of fans of this musical style.
bird home
The Gothic-style castle building is located on the very edge of the Aurorino rock. Geographically, the object belongs to the village of Gaspra. From the observation deck, which underwent a major reconstruction several years ago (but some work continues to this day), an incredibly emotional view opens up.
Gazebo of the winds
Located at the highest point of Shagan-Kaya. Created from stone in 1956. The floor mosaic becomes a compass rose, hence the name of the object. From the gazebo you can see Gurzuf, Partenit, Ayu-Dag and the Black Sea in clear weather.
Feodosia
This city is home to one of the most famous art galleries in the world, which displays works by Aivazovsky.
Yalta and Nikitsky Botanical Garden
Balls and flower festivals - this is what can add a romantic touch to the relationship of lovers. Find this “flower dope” near Yalta - in the Nikitsky Botanical Garden, famous along the entire coast. Here, every season of the year, exhibitions of different plant varieties are held, created thanks to the work of the employees of the scientific department of the institution.
Crimean Astrophysical Observatory
Admire distant constellations, watch a meteor shower, or see the Moon through a modern telescope - these options will especially appeal to those who are sensitive to the night sky and rush to make a wish every time a star falls. Now you can realize your stellar dream in a special center located in the village of Nauchny (located at the turn from the Sevastopol-Simferopol highway). Excursion services are available for groups and individually by appointment.
Where to get healthy: a healing and empowering peninsula
Health resorts of Evpatoria, Sak and South Coast
On the territory of Crimea there are all the appropriate conditions for the treatment of almost all types of diseases known today. In sanatoriums and health resorts, patients are offered physiotherapy, mud therapy, massages using hydraulic equipment, and visits to hydropathic clinics with special health baths. Both in the western and southern parts of the peninsula, the approach of specialists to treatment is extremely responsible and serious, for this reason Crimea has long earned the title of a unique health resort.
Health paths:
Taraktashskaya road
The Uchan-Su waterfall will become the starting point from which the indicated route will begin. Then the trail will go up to the Ai-Petri plateau, and along the way you can admire the views of the Taraktash rocks. Recommended for experienced hikers.
Greene's Trail
A well-known writer in Russia gave the name to this road of health, because he himself loved to enjoy the beauty of the Crimean nature, while taking leisurely walks through the forest. The beginning of the journey will be a point in Old Crimea, and then you will have to walk 17 kilometers through mountainous terrain, as a result of which you will reach Koktebel.
Shtangeevskaya road
One of the first hiking trails in the world. A tourist will cover 2.6 km, taking into account the difference in altitude, on average in two hours. Start from the Uchan-Su waterfall, finish the trail at the top of Stavri-Kaya.
Traveling along such Crimean roads as:
- Botkin trail;
- Pushkin trail;
- Royal Road;
- Roman way;
Religious sites on the peninsula
Church of the Resurrection of Christ
This religious site has another name - Foros Church. It is often used, since the structure is located above the village located under the Red Rock. The church rises 400 meters above the sea, which makes it visible from the Sevastopol-Yalta highway.
Monastery of St. Anastasia
The church belonging to this monastery is called today the “beaded temple”. Its decoration (both external and internal) is unique. There is some resemblance to the ethnic style in the way this religious site is decorated.
Juma-Jami Mosque
The second name of the mosque was Khan-Jami. Located in Evpatoria. It is perfectly visible from the sea, and at the same time from the coastline. The famous Turkish architect Hoxha Sinan worked on the object.
St. George's Monastery
Located on Fiolent, it was founded in 891 by Greek sailors. The Holy Great Martyr George came to their aid at the moment when the sailors suffered a shipwreck near the Fiolent rocks. In honor of his appearance to sailors, the Rock of the Holy Appearance with a cross, located in the water near Jasper Beach, was also named.
St. Clement Monastery
Near the monastery are the ruins of the Byzantine Kalamita. The monastery itself is clearly visible even from the railway tracks. This place once became a refuge for Christians hidden in the rocks.
St. Nicholas Church
The structure has the shape of a pyramid. Located on the hill of the Fraternal Cemetery in Sevastopol. It is a monument to people defending the city from enemy attacks. This year the temple turns 160 years old.
Temple of Donators
Located in a hard-to-reach place in Crimea. It is difficult to find among the Eski-Kermen massifs, but having accomplished such a feat, tourists will not be able to contain their emotions. Tiny in size church cave type beautifully painted with frescoes. Monks have been hiding here for a long time.
The lighthouse, which is also a temple, is located in the heart of the village of Malorechenskoye, not far from Alushta. It can be seen from different points of the peninsula, as the structure rises above the sea. There is also a unique operating museum, which contains exhibits from sunken ships (from the Titanic to the Kursk) from different eras.
Synagogue of Yeghia-Kapai
It is also called a craft building, since it was the artisans who invested most of the funds in the construction of this facility in 1912. Excursion support is available.
Karaite kenas
The spiritual center in Yevpatoria is intended for the small nation of the Earth - the Karaites.
Crimean sights, as if on purpose, were located very well.If you love, then most often they are formed on a geographical basis.
For example, “Attractions of Southern Crimea” will include Nikitsky Garden, and at least a couple of palaces - Livadia and Vorontsovsky, as well as the Yalta embankment, a cable car and, for dessert, a boat ride. But on excursions you will not be shown a “parade” of nudists in Fox Bay or the majestic rocks and cliffs of Cape Fiolent. All the most interesting places are hidden from the eyes of the average tourist, and our website will help you reveal the secrets of the wonderful Crimea!
Map of Crimea with attractionsWe have collected all the interesting places that every tourist needs to see in Crimea into a convenient guide with photos and descriptions. Each point and each place is accurately marked on the map, you can download any category from the guide in the universal .kml format. This file can then be copied to your navigator, phone, tablet. This will allow you not to get lost and visit all the places planned in advance without unexpected “adventures”.
