What is the special charm of Crimea? The abundance of the sun, the expanses of the sea, amazing beautiful mountains, healing air and the riot of southern nature beckon vacationers. And also an abundance of attractions worth visiting - from the cave cities and the Nikitsky Botanical Garden to the Swallow's Nest and the Livadia Palace. And I want to see it all!
In the south of the Eurasian continent there is a unique territory with a special climate and the richest nature. The Crimean peninsula, to some resembling a bunch of grapes, to some a rhombus and even a heart, is surrounded by two seas.
Peninsula features:
- The waves of the Black Sea wash the Crimea in the south and west, and the waters the shallowest sea in the world of Azov - in the north.
- The flat landscapes of most of the peninsula to the south gradually rise and change. Crimean mountains with the highest peak Roman-Kosh (1545 m). This entire territory covers an area of 26,860 km².
- Inhabit Crimea 2 340 921 people. Most of the inhabitants live in the federal city of Sevastopol, capital of the Republic of Simferopol is the second largest in terms of population.
- Crimea is famous for its healing climate, which differs in different parts of the peninsula: in most of its territory, the mild steppe climate of the temperate zone, in the mountainous Crimea it is more humid and cool. On the southern coast of the peninsula climatic conditions close to subtropical mediterranean. The summer is sunny, but the heat is not exhausting, the air is refreshed by the sea breeze, the water warms up to +24° on average. Autumn on the coast is warm, winter is mild and short.
- Crimea is good for recreation in any season.
Main attractions
Each guest of the peninsula discovers his own Crimea. For someone of interest natural attractions- caves, waterfalls, mountain plateaus.
Others are attracted archaeological sites , museums and palaces of Crimea. Driving from Cape Tarkhankut in the west to Kerch in the east, you can discover all the beauties of the peninsula.
We have prepared for you a guide to the main attractions of Crimea with photos and names, so that you have no questions about what to see on the peninsula.
The most extreme western point of the Crimean peninsula is Cape Tarkhankut. These places are famous for ecologically clean water area with clear water.
Divers, surfers, just amateurs beach holiday away from the bustle popular resorts have already appreciated the advantages of Tarkhankut.
Fans of new experiences also have something to see here:
- Atlesh tract with its huge natural arch, bays, grottoes, caves and a 98-meter through tunnel. Favorite films of many generations "Pirates of the ⅩⅩ century" and "Amphibian Man" were filmed here;
- Cup of love up to 9 meters deep - a romantic place where lovers test their feelings. You need to jump into the water without opening your hands, and then, according to ancient belief, the couple will be happy together for many years;
- Alley of leaders– an underwater museum with more than 50 exhibits;
- Kalos-Limen and the burial grounds of the Scythians.
The Tauric Chersonese Museum-Reserve is located at the address: Ancient Street, 1.
Here you can see ruins of ancient Chersonese. The ancient Greek polis was founded at the end of the 5th century BC. It was here that Prince Vladimir himself converted to Christianity and laid the foundation for the baptism of all of Russia. In honor of this event, the Cathedral of St. Vladimir.
Tourists love to take pictures against the backdrop of the famous misty bell. Fans of antiquities will be interested to get acquainted with museum expositions.
In the summer, every day, from 8.30 am to 8 pm you can visit the territory of the reserve, admission is free. But you have to pay for excursions and viewing the expositions.
This legendary place on the Ship side of Sevastopol. The strategically important height was heroically defended by Russian troops during the Crimean War (1854-1855) and by Soviet soldiers in 1942.
Memorial Complex includes more than 20 monuments. Here you can see the places where Admirals Kornilov and Nakhimov were mortally wounded, ancient artillery batteries, the Eternal Flame, Friendship Alley.
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Near Nakhimov Square, the main one in Sevastopol, there is a kind of emblem of the hero city, a pier, which is called Grafskaya. This is in honor of Count Voinovich, commander of the Sevastopol squadron.
The pier is a historical place, it was built on the shore of the Sevastopol Bay, in its southern part, waiting for the arrival of Catherine II. Later it was landscaped, and today the white colonnade is the decoration of the city. A marble staircase leads down to the sea.
The Count's Wharf is called the main sea gate of the city. Veterans gather on its steps holidays. From here, guests of Sevastopol admire the landscapes of the bay.
near Sevastopol, at Cape Fiolent, on a high terrace above the sea, the monastery of St. George is located.
The legend about its origin says that it happened in 891. On the place where, thanks to St. George, Greek sailors were saved from the storm, they founded this monastery. For several centuries the monastery was a place of pilgrimage for Crimean Christians.
The monastery has a difficult history, today it began to be revived in 1991. This place is worth visiting not only for believers. This place feels the breath of history. The monastery is located in the most beautiful place, on the stairs of 777 steps, from a 200-meter height, you can go down to Jasper Beach.
Visitors are welcome at the monastery on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Free admission.
One of the decorations of the southern coast of Crimea - Church of the Resurrection, often referred to simply as the Foros Church. Small in size and graceful in outline, the temple seems to be floating in the air, at a height of 412 meters. The view from below is especially mesmerizing, it must be seen, the sensations are indescribable.
The best craftsmen participated in the construction of the church; it is one of the architectural monuments of the 19th century.
The temple is active, services, baptisms, weddings are held in it. Breathtaking views of Foros and its surroundings open from the viewing platform.
The Church of the Resurrection of Christ is located at the address: Foros village, st. Terletsky, 3. A visit to the temple is free, but if acquaintance with it is included in excursion route, the price is negotiable.
The pride of the resort Alupka is rightfully considered Vorontsov Palace, rather, it is a whole museum-reserve with a palace complex and a park. The summer residence of Count Vorontsov was completed by the middle of the 19th century.
Interesting facts about the palace:
- Three generations of the Vorontsov family owned the palace. Today, when it has become a museum, you can see the preserved luxurious interiors of past years.
- The British delegation headed by Winston Churchill, who arrived at the Yalta Conference, lived in the Vorontsov Palace.
- Famous Soviet films - from " scarlet sails”and“ Ordinary Miracle ”to“ Assa ”and“ Ten Little Indians ”were filmed here.
- The palace looks great against the backdrop of Mount Ai-Petri, among cypresses and magnolias.
Address of the Vorontsov Palace in Alupka: Palace Highway, 18. Opening hours - from 9.00 to 17.00, daily.
You can visit all halls and expositions by single ticket which costs 650 rubles. The price for visiting individual exhibitions is from 50 to 300 rubles.
Not far from Yalta there is a world-famous place where collected trees and flowers of several thousand species. The Nikitsky Botanical Garden not only employs scientists and researchers. Flora lovers are always welcome there, they organize excursions, exhibitions, whole flower balls and festivals.
Lotuses and irises, tulips, roses and chrysanthemums - the garden is beautiful in any season. You can admire the unique herbarium in the museum, and cacti in the greenhouse of the botanical garden.
What visitors need to know:
- during the year, the garden receives guests daily, from 8.00 to 17.00;
- entrance to the Arboretum, which consists of two parks, will cost 300 rubles for an adult, 150 rubles for schoolchildren;
- you can visit the Seaside Park and the greenhouse for 100 rubles. adult and for 50 rubles. a child from 7 to 14 years old;
- A ticket to the museum costs 50 rubles. and children of school age will pay half the price for visiting it;
- there is a botanical garden in the village of Nikita in the city of Yalta.
Livadia Palace, built for the royal family, for over 100 years. But even today the residence of the Romanovs, which has become a museum-reserve, attracts visitors with its beauty.
Just a few kilometers from Yalta is this snow-white architectural masterpiece. The main expositions are dedicated to the Romanov dynasty and the Crimean Conference of the leaders of the Soviet Union, Great Britain and the USA. There are also thematic exhibitions.
To the attention of visitors:
Everyone knows this architectural landmark in absentia - I saw it on postcards. She is located on Cape Ai-Todor in Gaspra, on a 40-meter steep Aurora rock. The castle itself is small, it was restored, giving it its current look, and today it is an exhibition complex.
And on the adjacent terrace in the evenings concerts, performances, vernissages are held. From here it is good to admire the sea views.
Information for those wishing to visit the Swallow's Nest:
- the territory adjacent to the palace can be visited free of charge. A ticket to the castle itself costs 200 rubles for adults, 100 rubles for children;
- in the period from May to October, the opening hours are from 10.00 to 19.00 daily, and from November to May, the visiting time is reduced to 16.00, on Monday the castle is closed for visits;
- The Swallow's Nest is located in the village of Gaspra, on Alupkinskoye Highway, 9A.
Not far from the village of Generalskoye, there is a wonderful place in the vicinity, especially desirable for tourists on hot summer days. Even in the heat of the day, the Dzhur-Dzhur waterfall is full of water and pleases with coolness and picturesque spectacle- water rushes down from a height of 15 meters.
Where the waterfall is located belongs to the territory of the reserve of the same name. Having paid 100 rubles for the entrance, you can go to the observation deck.
If a visit to the Dzhur-Dzhur waterfall is organized, as part of an excursion, then the average price will be 750 rubles.
When visiting on your own, you can drive up to the sights, and not walk through the forest, you can agree on a price with local residents.
Genoese fortress in Sudak museum-reserve, a monument of the history of the medieval era. The defensive structure was erected on the top of the Fortress Mountain, it took almost a hundred years to make the fortress impregnable.
But today, visitors will see only the remnants of the former power, which are still impressive. It is not for nothing that historical reconstructions and tournaments of knights are held here.
To the attention of tourists:
Fans of the great marine painter Ivan Aivazovsky will be interested in visiting Feodosia art gallery . In Russia, by the way, this museum is one of the oldest.
Here you can see the works of not only the famous artist, but also other masters of painting, including modern ones, photographs, archival documents and things.
The house of Aivazovsky himself and his sister - in these buildings, architectural monuments of the 19th century, there is a museum exposition.
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It will be interesting to visit this palace for everyone who wants to learn about the architecture, traditions and culture of the Crimean Tatar people.
The residence of the Crimean khans thought about how paradise on the ground. But for centuries of history The palace was destroyed and altered.
Today, visitors to the historical and cultural reserve can see the interiors of residential quarters and a harem, mosques, the Divan hall, Sary-Gyuzel baths, gardens, courtyards and fountains. The most famous of them - sung by Pushkin
To the attention of visitors:
- You can see the Khan's Palace daily, from 9.00 to 17.00. The average ticket price for an adult is 300 rubles, for students - 100 rubles. But the exact cost of visiting depends on how many exhibitions you plan to visit;
- The Khan's Palace in Bakhchisarai is located on Rechnaya Street, 133.
This private zoo welcomes visitors with animals of more than 100 species, including the rare ones. Tigers and leopards, bears and camels, ostriches and hippos, chimpanzees and giraffes live here.
The inhabitants can be fed, but only with special food purchased at the entrance. Children will be interested in communicating with animals in petting zoo- "Grandma's Yard".
Information for zoo guests:
- an adult will pay 500 rubles for entry into this kingdom of fauna, a ticket for a child under 10 years old costs half as much;
- The zoo is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. You can find it at the address: Yalta, st. Kirov, 156.
Attractions map
We have mentioned only a small part of the attractions of the peninsula. Much more is indicated on the map:
It is impossible to be disappointed in the Crimean sights. They are so different - unique corners of nature, picturesque parks, mountain landscapes, luxurious palaces, historical monuments. You need to see all this with your own eyes and understand why Crimea is attractive for you.
There is one gross mistake that every second tourist in Crimea makes, turning his vacation into seals, when, upon returning home, from memories there is only riding a banana and Buffet In a hotel. There is nothing wrong with this, but from my own experience I can say that a couple of days is enough to relax on the beach. Then he begins to pull on walks, and burnt skin requires rest from sunbathing.
So, in order to stock up on vivid vacation impressions for years to come, every tourist and traveler needs to know what to see in Crimea is a must. I have compiled a cheat sheet for you from the TOP - 20 most popular places for tourists on the peninsula. If you can't wait to get this free bonus, read on!
Crimea what to see necessarily TOP - 20 best places
All tourists are different and everyone’s vacation requests are also different, so I divided the interesting places of Crimea into thematic blocks. If you are more attracted to action and you want to catch an adrenaline rush, then you will surely be bored on sightseeing tours, even if they are top-notch and all guides will recommend them to you as a must-see. Listen to yourself and your desires, and choose a vacation to your liking. For example, I can say by myself that diving 200 meters into the caves seemed to me much more interesting than looking at the luxurious interior of the Crimean palaces.
sights
1. Mount Ai Petri
Mount Ai Petri should be climbed for three reasons. The first reason is because of the observation deck, which offers a truly beautiful view of Yalta and Black Sea coast. If you go to the top as part of excursion groups, then the bus will take you directly to the observation point, a well-paved road leads to it, along which you can also drive by car on your own.
There is also an opportunity for a hiker to climb Ai Petri by buying a ticket for the cable car from Alupka. This is the second reason why hundreds of vacationers flock here every day. From the booth you can see the famous teeth, which were shown to the whole world by the Soviet director Gaidai in the film about the adventures of Shurik.
And the last reason is the caves, which are located on the plateau of the same name. We were with an excursion to Ai Petri in August, and the weather at the top did not differ much from the entire temperature in the Crimea. Even in light summer clothes, we did not freeze. So I think it’s superfluous to take warm clothes with you at the height of the season, unless you are going to go down to the caves, where the degree will be lower.
2. Swallow's nest
The Swallow's Nest has become popular among tourists only because of its unusual location. Indeed, this miniature castle in the Gothic style, inexplicably, seems to be hovering over a cliff on a 40-meter cliff. In fact, this object has no historical value, celebrities have not lived in it, and it does not even have an interesting backstory. But it was precisely for his bizarre image that he was painted in paintings, and returning from the Crimea without a photograph against the backdrop of the Swallow's Nest would be considered bad form.
3. Palaces
At all times, Crimea has been a tasty morsel, because of its beautiful natural landscape and mild climate many wealthy important people chose the peninsula as a place for the construction of luxurious palaces and royal apartments. Today, no one lives in the palaces, they are used as museums for excursions of tourists. In fact, there are a lot of palaces in Crimea and you are unlikely to have time to cover everything during your vacation, and you should not do this if your goal is not to write a dissertation on medieval architecture) I will talk about the largest palaces that are most recommended for visiting, based on reviews from tourists.
Livadia Palace
Beautiful name Emperor Nicholas II got his palace from the Greek word "Livadia" - a lawn, impressed by the beautiful local area, and erected this snow-white palace in an overseas Italian style. Now the palace has halls equipped as museums, where you can see the rooms where the Romanov family led its royal existence - the dining room, the emperor's study, the children's bedrooms. It is located in the suburbs of Yalta, just three kilometers from the city. In addition to the Livadia Palace itself, there is a park with paths lined with mosaics, beautiful courtyards immersed in greenery and marble benches.
You can get to the palace as part of an excursion or on your own from Yalta to shuttle bus 5, 11, 27 or 32 and get off at the stop "Sanatorium Dyulber".
Massandra Palace
If the previous palace evokes thoughts of Italy, Massandrovsky resembles medieval French castles from the time of Louis XIII, it is not for nothing that it is called the little Versailles in the Crimea. Now tourists come here to see the museum with the chambers of the emperor and items of royal life, and enjoy leisurely walks through the forest, because the location of the palace is conducive to this.
Next to the Massandra Palace is the Yalta Mining and Forestry nature reserve. Needless to say, walking along pine forest in combination with mountain air, they have a beneficial effect on well-being, and green lawns with broken flower beds with fragrant flowers will make this day the most pleasant and memorable.
You can get to the Massandra Palace on your own as a hiker as part of an excursion or on your own from Yalta by shuttle bus 29 and get off at the Upper Massandra Park stop. Then you have to walk a little along the road.
Vorontsov Palace
The Vorontsov Palace in Crimea is the most beautiful and majestic building in the Crimea, it combines the luxurious style of romanticism from English architecture and oriental flavor, in honor of the Muslim founders of the city of Alupka. Walking through the territory of the castle, you can feel like a hero of a fairy tale - battlements, turrets, high stone walls. And this pearl of the Vorontsov Palace - the southern facade, it seems that the doors are about to open wide and the beautiful oriental princess Budur, surrounded by her retinue, will run out onto the balcony.
It is in the Vorontsov Palace that the famous sculptures of lions by the great Italian master Giovanni Bonnani are located, they decorate the stairs leading to the southern facade, and miniatures are sold here as souvenirs. Another attraction of this place is the garden, founded by the famous gardener Kebach, where plants grow from all over the world.
The Vorontsov Palace is located at the foot of Mount Ai Petri and is one of the most popular and visited places among vacationers. Get from Yalta to palace complex you can take buses 27 or 32 from the bus station and get off at the Alupka Palace stop.
Leisure
If you can’t rest for a long time without physical activity and love to spend your time hiking, then there are places in Crimea that are perfect for this.
4. Marble Cave
It is not necessary to have professional skills in caving tourism in order to dive into the most mysterious cave in Crimea. I'll tell you honestly, we also doubted at first, because with us was Small child My daughter was only three years old at the time. But with great interest she went through the entire route in the Marble Cave from start to finish, and now she can boast that she saw huge icicles that grow right out of the ground)
In the Marble Cave, everything is equipped for convenient and safe movement through the underground halls, there are paths, steps and railings. Each route is built in such a way that you do not even need the help of a guide, it is quite possible to see the decoration of the Marble Cave on your own, the transition from one level to another is not at all difficult, and as I said above, even a small child can pass it.
I left a review of our visit to two large caves in the Crimea.
5. Cave Emine Bair Khosar
Usually a visit to the cave of Emine Bair Khosar goes along with marble cave, because they are both located on the Chatyr Dag plateau, and they are separated by a distance of only two kilometers. The cave got its beautiful name thanks to the Tatar saying - "a well on the side of the mountain", but the guides prefer to call it the Mammoth Cave in honor of the mammoth that fell into its bowels, the remains of which are now the main attraction of this place.
Other visitors to the cave who often visited here were cave bears, saber-toothed tigers and woolly rhinoceros, their bones rest next to the remains of a mammoth. But traces of our ancestors were not found here, apparently ancient man was cautious and did not burn with the desire to meet here with these predators.
6. Tarkhankut
Is there diving in Crimea, and if so, what can you see there? - such a question we approximately asked ourselves while we were looking for scuba diving in the Crimea. In order to understand what sights await you in the depths of the Black Sea, you need to go to the western coast of Crimea yourself, there is Cape Tarkhankut - an ideal place for diving on the peninsula. It is here that travelers who are passionate about outdoor activities in the wild, set up tent camps to enjoy the unusual landscape from rocky shores and calm clear sea.
In addition to diving on Tarkhankut, you can see the sights - the Crocodile Rock, swim in the Bowl of Love, swim through the pirate arch in the rock.
You can see a review of how our trip to Cape Tarkhankut took place.
Historical excursions
If you want to get to know the Crimean peninsula closer, then you definitely need to get acquainted with its history, because of its soft natural conditions he at all times remained a tasty morsel for the conquerors. Greeks, Scythians, Italians, Romans and many other peoples lived in Crimea in different time periods, each of which left its architectural and historical mark on the Crimean land.
7. Assumption Cave Monastery
Due to its unusual location, the Assumption Cave Monastery attracts hundreds of tourists from all over the world to its chambers every year. It is literally carved into a sheer rock, and from the side it seems that it soars in an amazing way over the Gorge of Mary. There are several reasons for the construction of the monastery in such an unusual place, but the main one is that once on the site of the Assumption Monastery an icon of the Mother of God was found, which, after extraction, as if by magic, returned back to the caves.
The monastery survived many turbulent days, when wars raged and bloody battles raged outside its walls, miraculously managed to avoid the pogrom of the Turkish invaders. Today, on the territory of the monastery there are cemeteries where soldiers of different historical eras, from the Crimean War and the Great Patriotic War, are buried. Another attraction of the monastery is its entrance staircase, with a wall located on one side, where holy places from all over the world are shown with a handful of earth.
You can come to the Assumption Monastery from Bakhchisarai, taking the minibus number 2, the Staroselie transport stop.
8. Genoese fortress
Do you want to see spectacular theatrical jousting tournaments within the walls of this medieval fortress? Then you definitely need to take a ride to the city of Sudak and visit the Genoese fortress. Within the walls of the sights you can see the main gate, 12 towers, a consular castle, a temple - a mosque, a temple of the twelve apostles, a warehouse, barracks and of course the walls of the fortress, serpentine going to the impregnable rocks of the stone ridge.
Review - Genoese fortress, as I was drinking beer honey,.
9. Cave cities
The cave cities of Crimea are another amazing historical attraction of the peninsula, they are all located in the Bakhchisarai region, and if you have an interest in such places, you can set aside a day for a trip. The most popular places where you can come on your own are Bakla, Mangup, Eski Kermen, Chufut Kale. In the Middle Ages, these caves were created by human hands to protect people from frequent attacks by enemies and invaders. The entrance holes are hollowed out in rocky rocks, so moving around cave cities need with caution. You can see both residential caves and cave monasteries, temples with frescoes and paintings.
10. New light. Golitsyn trail
The Golitsyn trail is primarily interesting for tourists because it runs along coastline under the slope of the mountain, as well as some of its sections pass through grottoes and caves. The trail originates from the village famous for its wines and champagne - New World, the village itself is also one of the most beautiful places in Crimea, especially considering its miniature size and location in a natural bay. In the process of passing the trail, such sights as three colored bays, the famous Golitsyn grotto with a wine cellar in the cave walls, a juniper grove and many viewing platforms are visited.
The length of the trail is three kilometers, but despite the short distance, it has strong elevation changes. Therefore, it is better to walk in mountainous terrain in comfortable shoes and with a supply of drinking water in a backpack.
11. Adzhimushkay quarries
In Crimea, there is a place that every vacationer must visit, so as not to forget about the heroism of our ancestors and what price they had to pay for our today's peaceful sky above their heads. This place is a museum on the site of a former quarry, where during the war years people lived and defended from the mines, surviving in inhuman conditions and, with their last strength, repelled the enemy onslaught of the Nazi army. It is terrible to imagine what the occupied residents had to endure. Along with hunger and lack of drinking, the Nazis blew up and blocked the entrances, pumped smoke into the underground adits, and made collapses. Of the ten thousand unfortunate occupied inhabitants who descended into the quarries in 1942, only a few hundred survived.
An underground museum is located near the city of Kerch and it is impossible to miss it, next to it is a giant memorial monument to the heroes of the Second World War.
natural monuments
12. Cape Fiolent
Cape Fiolent is the most picturesque creation of nature in the Crimea, because a volcano has worked on its appearance, today the eruptions of which can be observed in the form of huge blocks of black lava towering above the sea surface. The spectacle is unforgettable, as all tourists say, and I completely agree with them ...
You can swim at Cape Fiolente. But to freshen up local beach, you will have to go down about a thousand unequipped and extreme steps, but the reward will be the cleanest sea in Crimea with a view of the rocks and the almost complete absence of tourists.
It will not be difficult to come to Cape Fiolent in Crimea as part of excursion group, and on its own. Stop public transport"5th kilometer", then you need to transfer to a minibus going to Cape Fiolent.
13. Demerdzhi
Demerdzhi is the most mysterious mountain in the Crimea and here's why. Firstly, this is not a mountain at all, but a plateau stretching for several kilometers along the Black Sea, near the city of Alushta. The second reason is the bizarre formations in the form of giant stone pillars, reminiscent of statues of warriors, and one of them, due to its similarity with the face of Empress Catherine, is named after her. Thirdly, this is the Valley of Ghosts, a popular place here, so named because of the frequent fogs descending on the valley. When from under thick clouds only the tops of stone sculptures are visible, resembling frozen silhouettes of people.
By the way, interesting fact, v different time days, Demerdzhi changes its appearance, each time appearing to tourists in a new color, this is due to the amazing composition of the rocks that form mountain range. Several trekking paths lead to Demerdzhi, passing through oak and beech groves, so you won’t get lost or miss the interesting.
14. White rock Ak-Kaya
Ak Kaya is a sheer white rock reminiscent of canyons from films about the Wild West. It is not for nothing that many directors have chosen this area for filming films; cowboys in wide-brimmed hats riding frisky horses fit perfectly into the landscape here.
But the rock also has a dark history, on the top of Ak Kay in the Middle Ages people were executed by throwing them down from a steep cliff. The robbers arranged hiding places for the loot in the caves of Ak Kai. Famous commanders held meetings on its plateau, and soldiers took an oath.
15. Kara Dag Reserve
Unlike the previous natural creations, you cannot enter the Kara Dag Reserve without warning. First you need to specify the time to visit, book a place for a walk around the reserve, as well as pay for the entrance ticket. But in return, you will get such unforgettable views and emotions that you will remember for a long time.
So why is this place so attractive for a vacationer? Firstly, this place is a real concentrate, where all the most beautiful and rare plants and trees in the Crimea, which are under protection, are collected, you can see natural marble and blocks of solidified lava. Secondly, the famous Golden Gate rock is located here, you can swim through the natural arch and make a wish during boat trip by Kara Dag.
Thirdly, this is not just a reserve, but dormant volcano, once spewing fiery lava, this is reminiscent of the black color of the rock, not for nothing that Kara Dag means Black Mountain in translation. The rest of the sights of the reserve are the museum of the same name, a 7-kilometer hiking trail, and panoramic viewing platforms.
16. Waterfalls
The Uchan-Su waterfall is considered the highest waterfall in the Crimea, but unfortunately its view at the peak of the season leaves much to be desired, in the summer months it almost dries up and in order not to get disappointed from the trip, it is better to plan a visit to the lower but active summer waterfall Dzhur-Dzhur.
Dzhur - Dzhur is the most spectacular and beautiful waterfall in the Crimea, even the name of the waterfall is murmuring. If you come to Abkhazia and do not ride to the waterfall, it will be considered bad form, then when relaxing in the Crimea, you should visit the Dzhur - Dzhursky waterfall. The height of the falling stream is fifteen meters, and along with the water, stones fall from the mountain, so you won’t be able to enjoy swimming, but not many will agree to plunge into the icy water. But on the background of the waterfall, excellent photos are obtained, and if you have not seen such a miracle of nature before, it can impress you!
Health Benefits
17. Estuaries
Crimea is not only beautiful landscapes and sights, but also healing air, unique salt lakes and mineral mud. Arriving in the Crimea to rest, it is quite possible to improve your health and recover from many ailments. Where can you do this if you are not on spa treatment in a sanatorium? The fact is that in the Crimea there are many free natural clinics, which you can use right in the open air, and such wonders of nature are called estuaries.
Estuaries are lakes with a high concentration of salt in the water, and at the bottom of such reservoirs there are therapeutic muds that have a beneficial effect on the skin and the body as a whole. To receive treatment, it is enough to come to the estuary, of which there are a huge number in the Crimea, take a mineral bath and apply therapeutic mud on the body.
You can read a review of how we went to the estuary in Evpatoria Lake Moinaki.
18. Jau Tepe Mud Volcanoes
If you are sure that there is no active volcanoes you are deeply mistaken. There are amazing natural volcanoes on the peninsula that spewing not fiery lava, but streams of healing mud! In total, there are about seven active volcanoes in Crimea, and all of them are located in the east of the Kerch Peninsula in the village of Vulkanovka. But unlike estuaries, climbing into the mouth of a volcano to smear yourself with mud would be a big stupidity, you can easily fall into natural crater. Hill mud contains a storehouse of minerals and is used by doctors for health purposes in hospitals and sanatoriums of the Crimea.
Recreational activities
Crimea has long ceased to have the status of a pensioner's vacation, events held on the peninsula are most often aimed at youth and active pastime. Jazz festivals are held here, informal youth gathers, many clubs, cafes and other entertainments, night life in resort towns. What unusual events can be visited in the Crimea, which you definitely will not see at home?
19. Mud fights
This non-traditional sport appeared in Crimea relatively recently and has already gained popularity among spectators, visitors and tourists. Still, after all, beautiful pumped-up girls act as athletes in the arena, but this is not their main quality. What visitors come here for is to see with their own eyes masterful karate techniques, and sometimes even tricks like spectacular acrobatic numbers. Do not be afraid there will be no blood and broken ribs, but you will get an adrenaline rush watching mud fights. And you can also participate in this event personally, each spectator is given the opportunity to enter the ring and measure their strength with gladiator girls.
20. Kazantip
You have probably heard about Kazantip, but you don’t know what it is. The Republic of Kazantip is a mega party held annually in Crimea and gathering hundreds of visitors from all over the world on its territory. The reason for which vacationers come here is to listen to the club and electronic music, which is performed by the top DJs from around the world. Here you can hang out, dance and light up all day long, and you can come here in beach shorts and a swimsuit, or you can come up with an original image for yourself and apply makeup.
You can read our impression of the days spent at Kazantip.
I hope my reminder of what to see in Crimea is sure to come in handy. I wish you all a pleasant and memorable holiday!
The Crimean peninsula is an ideal place for the most demanding tourist. There is the sea, the sun, the mountains and many amazing and picturesque places. Among them are both man-made sights and beauty created by nature. Today I will tell you about the places that are advised to visit by the locals. There are probably several corners on the list that will open the Black Sea peninsula for you from a new perspective.
Balaklava
The Crimean city of Balaklava was first mentioned by Homer. He calls it a quiet bay, hidden behind the rocky mountains, thanks to which there is no big waves. Since even the ancient Greek poet was in this city when the journey to the Crimea took several years, the inhabitants of the 21st century should definitely visit here.
Among the main attractions of the city is the Cembalo fortress. Its history begins in the 14th century, when colonizers came to Crimea. View from near main tower, explains why the territory of Balaklava has always been a tasty morsel for all conquerors.
Also in Balaklava, you should visit the Naval Museum. A place for it was cut into the rock to repair submarines. For a long time, the object was classified, and the city was not on the map at all. It is believed that the building is impregnable even in the event of a bombardment. But now to visit the city and admire impregnable fortresses anyone can.
Lost World Beach
Near Balaklava there is a picturesque kilometer-long piece of land. On three sides, this part of the Black Sea coast is surrounded by impregnable rocks, and on the fourth side, it is washed by the waves of the Black Sea. Because of this isolation, it is not crowded and quiet here. Once on this beach, everyone can feel like desert island and take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Get to lost World it is possible from Balaklava on a boat, a boat and even an air mattress. Some get to the beach on their own - for this you need to swim a hundred meters around the ledge of Cape Aya. Rock climbing enthusiasts can visit this place by descending from the rocks. But you should be careful - sharp protrusions cut the ropes.
Waterfall "Dzhur-Dzhur"
Most full-flowing waterfall Crimea is especially popular with guests of the peninsula. The peculiarity of Dzhur-Dzhur is that, unlike other waterfalls of the Crimea, which are fed by rainwater, it does not dry out even in the driest time. It originates from the Ulu-Uzen River, which falls along the rapids of the Khapkhal Gorge.
You can get to this picturesque place from the village of Generalskoe, which is located near Alushta. If you are not afraid of difficulties and are ready to climb the mountains on your own, then you will have to walk about 12 kilometers one way. If this climb is not for you, contact the locals. They will be happy to take you to the very pit of the waterfall.
Safari park "Taigan"
In the Taigan Crimean Safari Park you can observe the life of 60 lions, 40 tigers and hundreds of other animals, including giraffes, crocodiles, monkeys, roe deer, camels. Such a live 3D tour will leave an unforgettable experience for you and your children.
Since the territory of the park is quite extensive, more than 30 hectares, there are hotel where you can stay overnight to continue your tour in the morning. After the walk, it is worth refreshing in local cafes. Such a meal surrounded by wild animals will surely be remembered for a long time. Don't forget to take a ride on the Ferris wheel - from it you can see the entire territory of the park and offer a picturesque view of white mountain and a local reservoir.
The road to Taigan Park is only 40 km from Simferopol to Belogorsk. You can get there either by your own car or by using the services of local entrepreneurs and tour operators.
Chersonese
The ancient ruins of the ancient city of Khersones are located just 3 kilometers from Sevastopol. The surviving columns will make everyone think about the power of history and those periods when they really built for centuries and worked conscientiously.
Once upon a time, Prince Vladimir of Kiev was baptized here. Therefore, in addition to the ruins, in Chersonese you can visit the most beautiful Vladimir Cathedral, decorated in the Byzantine style.
Do not forget to throw a stone at the Kherson bell, which is considered a symbol for all Sevastopol sailors. In the old days, its sound served as a signal in bad weather. During the tour, you will definitely be told the romantic story associated with it.
On the territory of Chersonesos there is also a preserved ancient theater. In summer, you can watch interesting performances under open sky, performances and festivals.
In addition to historical value, Chersonese is attractive because it opens picturesque panorama the city of Sevastopol. Also here you can swim in the sea and feel like a real archaeologist by taking part in the expedition.
Panorama "Defense of Sevastopol"
It is worth coming to Sevastopol not only for the sake of Chersonese. This sea city leaves no one indifferent. After visiting the ships in the Sevastopol Bay, be sure to visit the Panorama. This is the name of the museum dedicated to the defenders of the city from the French and British in the 19th century. This is a huge picture that surrounds you from all sides. Climbing up observation deck up the spiral staircase, you can see it in more detail. The subject foreground will create the effect of presence at the battle for Sevastopol.
Interestingly, during the Second World War, the museum was attacked, but the residents of the city managed to save and take out fragments of the exposition. After the end of the war, the Panorama was restored and a new, no less impressive canvas was opened. Anyone will be happy to tell you how to get to the museum. local.
Vorontsov Palace
The majestic building for Count Vorontsov was built in the first half of the 19th century according to the drawings of Eduard Blor. This architect also designed Westminster Abbey and part of Buckingham Palace in London. For many years the palace was the family nest of the Vorontsov family. After nationalization by the Bolsheviks, they made a museum of Russian art here, where they brought the most famous paintings, expensive dishes and furniture from all over the union.
Near the palace is another man-made creation, which is called a local landmark - Vorontsov Park. A variety of plants are collected here, from which picturesque flower beds and flower beds are formed. Fountains, grottoes, waterfalls, sunny glades, spread over an area of 40 hectares, will surprise you with their luxury and grandeur.
The Vorontsov Palace and the park of the same name are located in resort town Alupka on the southern coast of Crimea.
swallow's Nest
The Swallow's Nest is a castle located on the very edge of the Aurora Rock. The building looks like medieval castle in the Gothic style and it seems as if this most recognizable symbol south coast Crimea is about to fall into the sea. You shouldn't be afraid! The foundation of the palace is securely reinforced with concrete slabs. However, the feeling of height inside the building does not leave any tourist.
The history of the castle has many exciting stories that the museum guides will tell you with great pleasure. According to one of them, the building was called the "castle of love" and was built for the beloved of a German oil baron. Visit the Swallow's Nest and learn more about this amazing story!
The castle is located 20 kilometers from the city of Yalta. You can get to it both by your own and by public transport.
In this article, I will try to briefly describe the TOP 15 attractions Crimean peninsula worth visiting. I want to make a reservation right away that when compiling this TOP, I had to cross out many other beautiful places from it and leave in the list only the most beautiful and noteworthy sights of Crimea.
1) Mount Ai-Petri.
I consider Ai-Petri the most beautiful mountain peninsulas. Its height is 1234 meters above sea level. Unforgettable views, majestic pine trees, dizzying cliffs, caves, waterfalls... Ai-Petri has everything you can imagine.
From the top of Ai-Petri, the Black Sea, in clear weather, can be seen in the distance for 150 km, and this, after all, is half the distance to Turkey!
You can climb Ai-Petri in various ways: by cable car, minibus or taxi, and on foot. You can learn more about these methods. But I advise you to make a hike along the picturesque hiking trails. Only in this case it can be argued that you have conquered Ai-Petri!
You can make a route in such a way that in one daylight hours you can see the highest waterfall of Crimea - climb up and look at Yalta through the Taraktash windows, walk along the Ai-Petri plateau and enjoy the aromas of mountain herbs, climb the famous Ai-Petrinsky prongs and then go down or on cable car. And all this in one day!
We organize hiking one-day trips and we will be glad to see you among the participants! More about hiking and. 🙂
More information about Ai-Petri and its attractions can be found in
2) Cape Fiolent.
Cape Fiolent is an insanely beautiful place. Be sure to visit this cape, it will impress you, I assure you. Fiolent is also known for its jasper beach, the length of which is about a kilometer. And the water in the sea is considered the cleanest in the vicinity of Sevastopol.
So take a tube with a mask, a camera and go ahead for impressions!
3) Balaklava - Crimean Venice.
Balaklava bay - unique place attracting the attention of tourists from all over the world. The bay is protected on all sides from wind and waves, and is considered the best place for yachting enthusiasts.
At the height of the season, Balaklava Bay resembles a busy road, small boats and majestic yachts scurry back and forth, delivering tourists to beautiful beaches, which are many in Balaklava. These are Vasili, and the beaches of Golden and Silver. Also from Balaklava you can get to , and to Cape Aya. The choice of beaches is really impressive.
In Balaklava itself, there is also something to see. You can visit a secret submarine repair factory, or you can explore the Chembalo fortress, or take a hike through picturesque places to one of the beaches.
4) Golitsyn trail.
A picturesque trail originating in the New World. The route of the trail is absolutely not difficult and does not require any special skills or good physical fitness.
The entrance to the trail is paid - 100 rubles.
The trail owes its name to Prince Golitsyn, who ordered a passage to the grotto to be cut through the rocks and a wine cellar to be built in it. The grotto itself has excellent acoustics and coolness that saves from the heat.
The trail passes through all the bays of Novosvetovskie (green, blue and blue, which have such names because of the color of the sea in them), in close proximity to the sea and leads to Cape Kapchik.
From the cape, you can return through the juniper grove to the New World, or you can continue your journey and go down to the Royal Beach or go to conquer Mount Cosmos Peak, from which you can see beautiful views to all bays.
You can read photos of our trips here...
5) Yalta is the pearl of Crimea.
Yalta! How great it is to walk along the Yalta embankment, listening to the surf and enjoy the beauty of the kilometer-long mountains surrounding Yalta from all sides. Yalta is wonderful. Chekhov himself said that Yalta is in no way inferior to Nice, and in many ways even better.
Therefore, if you are thinking of going to Yalta or choosing some other city, then I can give you advice - of course, go. Beautiful nature, clear sea, mountains, palm trees - it's all about Yalta!
6) Chatyr-Dag caves.
Not far from Alushta there is a mountain - Chatyr-Dag, with the highest peak- Eklizi-Burun (1527 meters above sea level - the 4th peak of Crimea). Chatyr-Dag itself is also very interesting and you can conquer its peaks on your own,
But we are talking about caves. Several dozen caves are known on Chatyr-Dag, but only two are specially equipped for tourists - these are the Marble and Mammoth caves (Emine-Bair-Khosar). You can visit these caves on your own, or you can go on a guided tour.
We also visited both of these caves, but Marble didn’t impress us at all, but I can’t say the same about Mamontova. There is something to see. And it is named so in honor of the mammoth, whose remains lie in the cave.
In any case, the caves of Chatyr-Dag are worthy of your attention, and I recommend that you visit them.
All of you, most likely, have seen films or heard about the Grand Canyon in the USA - the deepest canyon in the world. But imagine that in the Crimea there is also such a canyon, of course, not as huge as the American one, but this does not make it any worse.
The Grand Canyon of Crimea is located 5 km from the village of Sokolinoe - this is an amazing and beautiful place. The depth of the canyon is over 320 meters, the length is 3.5 km, and the width of the canyon in some places does not exceed 3 meters.
A mountain river flows along the bottom of the canyon and forms small waterfalls 3-4 meters high. Waterfalls, in turn, wash out erosional pits, which are called youth baths. The water in the river does not exceed 11 degrees even on the hottest days. There is a legend that bathing in the bath of youth rejuvenates your body. But not everyone will be able to overpower themselves to take such a bath. It's very refreshing water.
And now add to all this the perennial Crimean forest and the singing of hundreds of birds. Represented? Not? Then plan your next trip to Crimea so that you are sure to visit the Grand Canyon.
8) Dzhur-Dzhur - the most full-flowing waterfall of the Crimea.
The Dzhur-Dzhur waterfall is located in the protected Khap Khal valley, not far from the village of Generalskoe (from Turkic - wolf's mouth), so at the entrance to the reserve you must pay a tourist fee - 100 rubles.
The Ulu-Uzen River, on its way to the Black Sea, meets a 15-meter cliff and with noise, falling off the cliff, forms a waterfall. Dzhur-Dzhur is the most full-flowing waterfall of the Crimea, and in Turkic it means water-water.
In the spring, this waterfall is truly impressive, it is so powerful that it is impossible to resist its pressure. Every second, 350 liters of water rushes down from the cliff. The falling water makes such a noise that it is impossible to hear each other.
By the end of summer, due to the lack of precipitation, the waterfall noticeably weakens, but, nevertheless, remains quite powerful.
More about our excursion to Dzhur-Dzhur and to the temple-lighthouse of St. Nicholas
9) Cableway to Ai-Petri.
The cable car to Ai-Petri is a marvel of engineering. This road is included in the TOP 10 most impressive cable cars in the world. Also, the Crimean cable car is unique in that the length of the unsupported span is 1670 meters, which is longer only in Germany. And the angle of elevation near the mountains is 46 degrees.
The road is made according to the pendulum principle - the cabins move towards each other. The cabins themselves are quite large and spacious, they can accommodate up to 40 people and you can even climb into them with bicycles and tourist backpacks.
The fare for the cable car is 250 rubles for adults and 100 rubles for children. Children under 6 years free.
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10) Memorial complex “35 Coastal Battery” in Sevastopol.
Museum "35 Coastal Battery" is memorial Complex, in which you can get acquainted with the history of the defense of Sevastopol during the Great Patriotic War, about the feat of our soldiers.
The museum is open to the public:
- in summer (May-October) - daily from 10:00 to 18:00, except Monday;
- v winter time(November-April) - from 10:00 to 16:00, except Monday and Tuesday.
Entrance to the museum is free.
The heroic defense of Sevastopol lasted 250 days. And the 35th battery played a very important role in this defense. The city was taken only after the death of the battery. I also want to note that over the past 25 days of the storming of Sevastopol, German aircraft dropped as many bombs on the besieged city as the British had dropped on the whole of Germany since the start of World War II. Naturally, Sevastopol was completely destroyed.
I advise everyone to visit this museum!
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11) Swallow's Nest is a visiting card of the Crimea.
The Swallow's Nest Castle is a miniature castle that rises on the Aurora rock of Cape Ai-Todor. Swallow's Nest is one of the most famous and popular places in Crimea. Crowds of tourists daily reach out to the castle in an endless string to see this miracle of architecture with their own eyes.
12) Sudak (Genoese) fortress
From the name of the fortress it becomes clear that in order to see it you need to visit the wonderful city of Sudak. This is an amazing fortress - heritage medieval history built by the Genoese.
To be honest, before seeing the fortress with my own eyes, I was afraid that I would see something similar to in Alushta. But what I saw is really amazing.
Every year, in the Sudak fortress, historians - reenactors hold festivals, visiting which you can easily be transported to the Middle Ages.
An attraction worthy of your attention!
13) Livadia Palace
To say that the Livadia Palace made a strong impression on us is to say nothing. Imagine a leisurely walk in the park, and suddenly you come out to the palace.
The palace is simply striking in its whiteness and grandeur. Well-groomed lawns and palm trees against the backdrop of the palace look especially bright, and the blue Black Sea is visible on the horizon. Amazing view!
I would also like to say that it was here that the division of Europe took place following the results of the Second World War. Great personalities such as Stalin, Churchill and Roosevelt met here at the Yalta Conference in February 1945. And you can visit the wax exhibition and immerse yourself in that atmosphere.
It originates from the Livadia Palace and you can take a leisurely walk in the shade of the trees and enjoy the views from the trail.
14) Vorontsov Palace in Alupka.
The Vorontsov Palace also deserves your attention. The palace belonged to Count Vorontsov, one of the richest people of that time, and its architecture is made in the English style, but intertwines elements of different historical eras.
Particularly noteworthy are the Southern terraces, with the famous lions, which offer stunning views of Ai-Petri.
The palace park (Alupka) is also beautiful - a masterpiece of park and garden art. Walking through the park, you will be impressed by the scope of thought of its creator - Karl Antovich Kebach.
It’s worth visiting the Vorontsov Palace, only you need to allocate a full day to see it, otherwise you simply won’t be able to see everything.
15) Tauric Chersonese in Sevastopol.
Chersonese Tauride was founded by the Greeks, and on this moment added to the list of objects world heritage UNESCO.
To say that I was greatly impressed by Chersonesos, or rather its ruins, I cannot. But everyone should visit it. Enough interesting place. The remains of the ancient amphitheater and columns are impressive.
What more can be said? It was here that the Baptism of Russia took place, and there was a font in which Russia was baptized by Prince Vladimir. Very beautiful Vladimir Cathedral, which is located almost in the center of the settlement.
They also say that diving into the sea, you can see the remains of ancient ruins underwater. And this spectacle evokes strong emotions. I managed to visit Tauric Chersonesus in December and did not really want to dive with a mask, although I did swim that day. The color of the sea is very beautiful. 🙂
I hope my short list will be useful and interesting for you, and you will visit one of these places. Or maybe you know other interesting sights that you think should be included in this list. Share your thoughts in the comments.
Hello friends!
I will tell you a secret - no matter how much you rest on the peninsula, it is impossible to explore all the unusual places of Crimea! Do not agree? Then we are ready next time, while all the civilized tourists have dispersed along Nikitsky Botanical garden stay alone with wildlife Crimea?
Well, if you are an avid traveler, adventurer and romantic, all you need is comfortable shoes, maps on your mobile and a craving for the unknown, and here you are already Jules Verne and Jacques Yves 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 wandering can take you.
The now non-existent village of Laki, which has preserved many stories about itself and a unique architectural monument- Remains of the beautiful church of St. Luke.
Greek settlement of Laki was exterminated during the war for helping the partisans and persistent heroism. Once a prosperous village, it was not able to resume in peacetime, leaving behind only ruins.
Now there is a monastery of St. Luke, where several monks live.
Pilgrims and rare tourists come to the temple, the preserved walls and frescoes, plunge into the ice font, have lunch, have leisurely conversations with the monks and recharge with good energy that hovers over the Lakinskaya 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 it seems that even the winds bypass this place.
Lucky is located in the Bakhchisaray district, in the Kachinskaya valley. Between two villages Mashino and Bashtanovka you will see a small sign at one of the turns. From it, along the steppe road, another 8 km, but the walls of the church of St. You will see bows much earlier. There and keep your way.
Taraktash trail
If you want to spend a day outdoors, go hiking in
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 Taraktash corridor (stone gorge), others picturesque rocks and ridges, pine groves, Wuchang-Su waterfall.
The trail stretches for 3.5 km! But you can take the cable car to climb it, and descend on its own. The trail starts from the Wuchang-Su stop and ends at Ai-Petri plateau.
Josophat Valley and Karaite burials
A strange place for walking, of course, but there is some kind of power in these places. Maybe it's the sacred oaks that surround the ancient, largest Karaite Cemetery Balta Tiymeiz in Iosofatova valley.
This burial is more than a thousand years old, and the number of tombstones studied by experts reaches 10,000.
An unusual atmosphere reigns in this place - scattered sunlight penetrates through the thickets, no birds are heard, there is no wind. The abandoned and now overgrown cemetery was once visited by famous creative figures, artists especially liked to visit here.
There is a burial v To find it, you need to turn into the valley of Maryam-Dere and follow east to the Iosofat valley.
If you are afraid of getting lost or missing something interesting, then here is one that will literally take you by the hand to the most interesting places!
Abandoned nuclear power plant in Crimea
Well, as expected, everything that could be sawn, torn out, removed and resold was taken away.
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 different rumors around this construction.
pink lake
The real wonder of nature Koyashskoye lake, attracts thousands of tourists. And although the unusual, pink hue of the water is easily explained by the presence of microscopic algae, which releases a special pigment, the lake continues to gather surprised and enthusiastic visitors on its shores.
Located salt Lake with rose water on the Kerch Peninsula, on the Black Sea coast in the Leninsky district. The nearest settlements– Borisovka .
Tarkhankut and his Cup of Love
A small natural pool with a diameter of 15 m and a depth of 8 m, surrounded by rock formations, is a symbol of all couples in love.
Be sure to go there with your soulmate to jump from the rocks into the clear water holding hands. 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 for this test that the “sweet couples” get here.
Moreover, Cup of love very unusual natural idea. The water there is so clear that you can see every pebble at the bottom, but it connects the Chalice with the sea underwater tunnel which is located at a depth of 4 meters.
The Chalice of Love is located on Cape Tarkhankut, 8 km from Olenevka, on the coast of which this year a new and very
The highest mountain in Crimea
Be on your own high point G ory Roman-Kosh on the Babugan-yayly massif not so difficult, because unlike the Ai-Petri ridges, this ridge has a gently sloping structure. And although visually Roman-Kosh does not seem so high, it is recognized as the highest.
You will remember a trip through the reserve 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 sacrifices (only animals) were made here to the gods in an ancient sanctuary.
Secret military facility
However, if you find an experienced guide, you can see gloomy underground tunnels, hidden structures and looted premises.
This object is located in the Balaklava district, settlement Morozovka . Despite all their secrecy, any local resident knows the way there and will show you the way.
Cave cities and beaded temples
In the Bakhchisarai region are most ancient and famous. There were monasteries, sanctuaries, dwellings carved into the rocks. And now this place is replete with church objects, and monks live on its territory.
cave city really has incredible energy. Individual and group excursions are carried out there.
Be sure to visit Kachi-Kalyon and the beaded cave temple - you will not see such beauty anywhere else! cave temple completely decorated with beadwork and stones, which are created by the ministers themselves. You can buy something or, on the contrary, bring it as a gift to the temple.
You can get there by bus from the Bakhchisaray bus station to With. Bashtanovka and then on foot, following the signs.
To feel the atmosphere of the place, as well as to see little-known places around for completeness of impressions, it is better to take a hiking guide with you. In addition, even for a small company it will be be cheap.
Arbor of the winds - what is it?
An interesting and not the easiest route leads to it, after which you will see such a wonderful view that you will forget about everything in the world - Mountain peaks Ayu-Daga , sea spaces and romantic Adalary, Gurzuf, Artek, !
It is customary here to make wishes and, of course, take photos as a keepsake and to confirm that you have conquered another peak in the 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.
