The Crimean peninsula, washed by two seas, deservedly received the name "Planet in miniature". It seems that everything is here: mountains, plains, seas, rivers and lakes, diverse vegetation, rich animal world. Cities surprise with interesting architecture, and many books have been written about the history of the peninsula. It has its own traditions and culture, cuisine and famous Crimean wines. V rating of the best places to stay in Crimea includes the most popular and beloved by tourists resorts and cities that want to come again and again.

Alushta - only the sea can be better than the mountains!

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The resort town of Alushta is located in the most picturesque place on the southern coast of Crimea. Surrounded by mountains, washed by the sea and rich in vegetation, the city attracts true connoisseurs of magnificent landscapes. In the Alushta region there are many hiking trails that rise to the tops of the mountains and present amazing panoramas of the city and the sea. Guests of Alushta can see the ruins of the medieval Funa fortress, the Dzhur-dzhur waterfall, amazing stone statues in the “Ghost Valley”, beautiful gardens and old mansions, as well as go on an excursion to wonderful mountain lakes.

Advantages:

• Picturesque landscapes.
• Pure mountain air.
• Thanks to the winds, it is not stuffy in summer.
• From Simferopol to Alushta, through the pass, a trolley bus runs, along the way you can enjoy magnificent views.

Flaws: on the beaches in the season "there is nowhere for an apple to fall."

From the reviews about the rest in Alushta:

“Alushta is a song! This is a fairytale! I look at these mountains, the sea, vineyards, and it feels like I was in another world! On the one hand, it’s hard to believe that there is such a place on Earth, but on the other hand… like at home!”.

“Three years ago we discovered Alushta, and we don’t need more! Everything is here! Stunning sea, breathtaking views, beautiful mountains! Beaches, entertainment… No, that's not what we come here for. Here - nature, air, walks. It's great that there are such places ... now we have, in Russia!

Yevpatoria is the best place to relax in Crimea with children

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From the time of the USSR to the present, it is Evpatoria that is considered the best children's resort on the territory of the Crimean peninsula. This health resort is famous for its safe beaches with sand and small shells, favorable climate and many health facilities. At the height of the season, concerts and performances by children's groups are held on the shore. The city also has theaters for children, a water park, a dolphinarium, a dinopark, numerous playgrounds and amusement parks. Parents will not be bored either - sightseeing and developed infrastructure entertainment will brighten up your vacation by the sea.

Advantages:

• All conditions for interesting pastime with children are created.
• Clean, safe sandy beaches.
• Affordable prices.

Flaws: during the high season there are quite a lot of tourists.

From the reviews about the rest in Evpatoria:

“When my son was small, he was often sick, we were advised to take him to the sea. I heard a lot of good things about Evpatoria, we started to go there. Indeed, a place for children to relax is the best in Crimea! The climate is good, the sun, clear sea, sand, shells... In addition, my son really likes to watch performances, go to the theater, to the dolphinarium. We rested mainly in sanatoriums in order to attend health procedures.

Kerch Peninsula - the best vacation spot in Crimea
for lovers of silence

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Rest on the Kerch Peninsula is preferred by those who are tired of the city noise, the din of tourists, the night resort life. Kerch is quiet paradise", retained pristine nature with unique flora and fauna. Along the coast of the Sea of ​​\u200b\u200bAzov, the Karalarsky landscape park, unique in its kind. The coastline is indented with small cozy bays, called " General's beaches". In this secluded place, camping lovers have a unique opportunity to choose a bay to their liking and enjoy the sea, sun and silence. There are boarding houses and hotels on the peninsula, but housing in the private sector is in great demand, the prices for which are much lower than on the southern coast of Crimea.

Advantages:

• Small number of tourists.
• Acceptable prices.
• Sandy beaches.
• Unique nature.

Flaws: the coast is dangerous, often come across sharp stones.

From the reviews about the rest on the Kerch Peninsula:

“Every year my friends and I get into cars and go to the Crimea. Our favorite place is the "Coast of 1000 Bays" or "General's Beaches". When you arrive there, it seems that we are alone in this world ... Or we got on desert island. The abundance of insects and snakes is a little annoying, but we have never suffered from them. ”

“The most beautiful place in Crimea is Kerch! Amazing nature! Amazing sea! Virgin beaches! There are places where there are no traces of the omnipresent man at all. Like in a dream! Or in a novel about Robinson Crusoe! Beauty, of course, is somewhat harsh - the steppe, stones, but there is something charming, attractive in this corner of the Crimea ... ".

New World - the most beautiful bays in Crimea

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In the south-east of Crimea, 6 km from the city of Sudak, among the picturesque juniper groves, there is a "paradise" - the village New World. This place is famous for its three most beautiful bays: Green, Blue and Blue, named after the color of the water. The Golitsyn trail connects the bays, walking along which you can enjoy unique and breathtaking views. There are beaches in the New World for every taste - well-maintained in the Green Bay, wild and hard-to-reach in the Blue and Blue. The water is warm, the beaches are sheltered from the wind. It is noteworthy that if there is a storm in one of the bays, then it is calm in others, so vacationers have the opportunity to swim even if the weather is not very favorable. The seabed in the bays is very interesting for scuba divers - there are many underwater caves, several sunken ships, rich underwater world.

Advantages:

• A good place for swimming in any weather.
• Spectacular landscapes.
• Healing air.
• Not too many tourists, no city bustle.

Flaws: quite high prices.

From the reviews about the holiday in Novyi Svet:

“All my best photographs from Crimea were taken in the Novy Svet region - the views there are unique, amazing beauty. Interesting landscapes, clear water, a riot of green colors. It's like you're in another world!"

“I advise all my friends to definitely see such a miracle of nature as the coast of the New World in Crimea! It's just a must!!! You fall in love with this place once and for all, and the memories of it are vivid! I have never seen such beauty anywhere, although I have traveled a lot.”

Sevastopol is the best vacation spot in Crimea for fans of excursions

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The Hero City of Sevastopol is, first of all, an object of strategic importance, a port city, and also a city of legend. Therefore, Sevastopol is famous for its numerous and rich museums, the expositions of which are dedicated to the Second World War, the fleet and the sea. Fans of antiquities will be interested in visiting the Tauric Chersonese Museum-Reserve with the ruins of the ancient city (located within the boundaries of Sevastopol), as well as going on excursions to ancient fortresses and a cave monastery in the suburbs of Sevastopol. For relaxation, you can go to Cape Fiolent, where, in addition to the most beautiful beaches you can enjoy breathtaking views of the bizarre rocks and Georgievsky monastery and scuba diving.

Advantages:

• Rich excursion program.
• Low housing prices from "private owners".
• good beaches in the suburbs.

Flaws:

• In summer, the city is quite stuffy.
• The beaches are far away.

From the reviews about the rest in Sevastopol:

“As a former sailor, I can say that Sevastopol is beautiful city! I saw a lot, but Sevastopol won my heart! You can walk endlessly along its green alleys, breathe in the sea air, relax in the shade of trees. If you want to enjoy nature, there are many excursions in the suburbs for every taste: even mountains and monasteries, even waterfalls!

“Even as a child, my parents took me to rest in Sevastopol, since then this city has been the best, most beloved for me! I can walk around it for hours and discover something new and interesting - either a museum or a charming park. I like to swim and sunbathe on the Yashmovy beach, which is not far from the city - it’s gorgeous there and there is no hype.”

Sudak - the sunniest resort of Crimea

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Another well-known and beloved by many resort city of the southeastern coast of Crimea is Sudak. Surrounded by mountains, the city is famous for its mild climate, warm sea ​​water and the largest number of sunny days in the Crimea in a year. People come to Sudak not only for recreation, but also for treatment - the air saturated with iodine and ozone has a beneficial effect on the body as a whole, and treatment with mud, mineral and sea water is also widely known. The city has a developed infrastructure, a water park (one of the best in Crimea), a dolphinarium, and a beautiful embankment. Of the sights, one can single out the ancient Genoese fortress, where jousting tournaments, factory of champagne wines of Prince Golitsyn.

Advantages:

• Favorable climate.
• The resort is good for recovery.
• Large selection of entertainment.
• Acceptable prices.

Flaws: in the high season, dirty sea, crowded beaches.

From the reviews about the rest in Sudak:

“We went to Sudak in September, and I remember this vacation for the rest of my life! Quiet, calm, clear sea, perfect weather, half-empty beaches, fruits. We walked a lot, enjoyed nature, watched local sights. We will definitely go there, but not in the season, they say - there is literally a crush on the beach.

“For many years I have been going on vacation to Sudak, I like this air. I am charged with iodine and ultraviolet for the whole year, and practically do not get sick. I also love mud treatments - after them the skin is like that of a baby, and swimming is good for muscles and bones.

Yalta is the most fashionable resort in Crimea

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Yalta is the most famous and perhaps the most luxury resort city Crimea. There are many luxury hotels owned by famous personalities, you can see luxury yachts on the pier, admire villas in the suburbs, and the best restaurants in Crimea await guests in the city center. Being amazing in beauty, a picturesque place, Yalta is also a museum under open sky. Guests of this city will enjoy the beauty of architectural monuments, ancient palaces and estates, numerous chapels and churches, rich parks and reserves. Boat trips, bus and walking tours are organized from Yalta, and the city also has a zoo and cable car.

Advantages:

• Lots of attractions.
• Developed infrastructure.
• Luxurious mountain view.
• It is convenient to get to any corner of the Crimea.
• There are interesting VIP beaches.

Flaws:

• A lot of tourists and few free beaches.
• High prices.

From the reviews about the rest in Yalta:

“My family and I always rest in Yalta every year! For me, this is the most beautiful town Crimea (we traveled around the whole peninsula with excursions). I didn’t go into how much cheaper it is to live in the villages, we just like to relax in comfort. After all, once a year you can afford it!”.

“Almost every season we drive with friends in cars across the Crimea. Who is closer, in fact, but I love Yalta. I just like to walk along the long embankment, walk along the streets and admire beautiful houses. A Botanical Garden, and the cable car! .. In general, Yalta is a civilization, a well-groomed southern town, and most of Crimea is villages and nature. One thing is bad - it is very expensive to stay there for a long time. ”

Which Crimean resort is the best?

Surprisingly, there can be many opinions about the same place. This also applies to the Crimea. Some like the resort for its developed infrastructure and abundance of entertainment, others want solitude in the bosom of nature. Thus, lovers of silence and empty beaches are better off choosing small villages for recreation, remote from the city boarding houses, which are almost everywhere. And rest in large resort towns in the season it “threatens” with crowds of tourists, not very clean beaches and high prices. But, a mandatory program for everyone is excursions that will give a true picture of this wonderful place. In Crimea, they are represented in incredible numbers, from any corner of the peninsula.

Crimea is a real pearl of the Black Sea. This unique peninsula has been attracting people since ancient times; there are traces of ancient and medieval civilizations here. Crimea managed to visit both a rich Greek colony, and a harbor of Italian merchants, and an outpost Ottoman Empire before becoming the resting place of the rulers Russian Empire. During Soviet times, the peninsula was the main beach of a huge country.

First of all, a vacation in the Crimea is a vacation on the beaches of a picturesque South Shore and famous medical resorts West coast. In between sunbathing, tourists go to see numerous sights: ancient cave cities on high mountain plateaus, magnificent imperial palaces in Livadia and Massandra, the famous Sevastopol and the old Khan's Bakhchisaray.

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A well-known architectural monument of the Southern coast of Crimea, one of the most famous sights of the peninsula. In the 19th century here was the private residence of a retired general, later the land passed into the hands of the German baron Steingel, under whom in 1911 a neo-Gothic palace was built. After the end of the Civil War, the Swallow's Nest fell into decay and only in the 1960s. recovery began.

Palace complex with a landscape park in the village of Livadia. The first buildings appeared here at the beginning of the 19th century. After 1861, the Livadia Palace was sold to the royal family and began to be used as a dacha. The white-stone building that has survived to our time was built at the beginning of the 20th century. During the Second World War, the entire territory of the park was destroyed, the palace lay in ruins. It was restored before the start of the Yalta Conference in February 1945.

Museum-reserve at the foot of Mount Ai-Petri in the village of Alupka. The complex was built in the first half of the 19th century for Count Mikhail Vorontsov according to the project of the English architect Edward Blore (he took part in the construction of the Scottish castle of Walter Scott and Buckingham Palace). The western part of the building is made in the style of the English Tudors, the southern facade is an example of Moorish architecture.

Another Crimean palace of the late 19th century not far from Yalta. Initially belonged to the Vorontsov family, but then it was bought for the imperial dynasty. The castle was built with elements of the style of the times of the French king Louis XIII, the construction work was supervised by the architect M. Messmacher. In the Soviet years, the palace was used as a summer residence for the first persons of the state, now there is a museum on the territory.

The former residence of the Crimean khans, built in the 16th century. The main architectural idea of ​​the complex is to convey the idea of ​​the Crimean Tatars about heaven on earth. Several generations of the rulers of the Khan dynasty Girey lived here, each tried to expand and supplement palace complex. In the XVIII-XIX centuries. the palace was on fire, rebuilt, repaired and almost lost its original appearance. It was not until the 20th century that the original interiors were restored.

One of mountain peaks Southern coast of Crimea. Belongs to the Yalta mountain - forest reserve. Previously, the Greek monastery of St. Peter was located here. A cable car runs almost 3 km through the mountain. in length, which is recognized as one of the longest in Europe. During the ascent to the top in a cabin, the tourist gets the opportunity to admire the picturesque views from a bird's eye view.

natural and archaeological site Crimea, located in the valley of the river. Biyuk-Karasu. The rock is an array composed of white limestone rocks. At the foot of Ak-Kai, sites of primitive man were found, the remains of tools there and fossilized bones. At the top, ancient Scythian mounds were excavated. An 800-year-old oak tree grows next to the rock. It is believed that under this tree Suvorov negotiated with a representative of the Turkish Sultan.

Historical-archaeological and natural monument peninsula, where the remains of a fortified settlement of the 8th-15th centuries have been preserved. One of the legends says that the mountain is a petrified huge bear that wandered through the valley, crushed everything around and calmed down on the shore at the behest of the sea god. More than a dozen species of rare animals listed in the Red Book live on the territory of the reserve.

Karst cave near the village of Marble. The age of formation is several million years. Until now, the cave continues to expand, as the processes of formation of young Crimean mountains. There are several large halls in the cave, through which excursion routes of about 1.5 km are laid. Here you can admire the rarest types of crystals and stalactites.

A fortified city located on a high plateau near Bakhchisarai. road to cave city passes through the territory of the rocky Holy Dormition Monastery. It is believed that Chufut-Kale appeared in the 5th-6th centuries. as a fortification on the outskirts of the Byzantine possessions. In the XIII-XIV centuries. the city became the center of a small principality - a vassal of the Crimean Khanate, where representatives of the Karaites began to settle. In the 19th century, the last inhabitants left Chufut-Kale.

An ancient Greek city founded in the 5th century BC. Subsequently, it became a large and rich center of the entire Greek colony on the peninsula. From the II century BC. was dependent on the ancient Bosporus kingdom, later became a vassal of Rome. Chersonese is also one of the cradles of Christianity - the first followers of Christ settled here in the 1st century. In the 10th century, Prince Vladimir of Kievan Rus was baptized in Chersonese.

Three fortified forts of the Genoese navigators located in Balaklava, Sudak and Feodosia. In the Middle Ages, they were the Black Sea outposts of powerful Genoa and were used for protection from the sea. Under an agreement with the Tatars in the XIV century, the Genoese annexed to their possessions the territory from modern Feodosia to Foros. The region was called the Genoese Gazaria. In the 15th century, the fortresses passed into the hands of the Ottoman Empire.

Another name of the temple is the Church of the Resurrection of Christ. It was built in late XIX century on a rock towering 400 meters above sea level. Alexander III gave the order to build a temple in memory of the train wreck, in which the whole family of the emperor almost died. A few years after the victory of the Revolution of 1917, a restaurant was placed in the building, which existed until the early 70s. In the 90s. The temple was restored at the expense of the Ukrainian government.

The current male monastery, presumably founded in the 8th century AD. fugitive Byzantine monks. The monastery existed for many centuries, during the Ottoman rule, even the Crimean Khan came here to honor the local shrines. After the establishment of Soviet power, the monastery was closed, the earthquake of 1927 destroyed the buildings. Revival and restoration began only in 1993.

The monument in the waters of the sea on the embankment of Sevastopol is considered a symbol of the city. It was established in honor of the events of the middle of the 19th century, when Russian ships were deliberately sunk in the Sevastopol Bay in order to block the path of the Anglo-French fleet. To avoid a battle (since the enemy fleet was more powerful and better armed), Prince Menshikov decided to flood the ships, but not let the enemy troops approach the city.

Historical monument dedicated to the events of the Crimean War of 1853-1856. This is a monumental panorama of the defense of Sevastopol by the master of battle painting Franz Alekseevich Roubaud, located in a rounded building. Work on the canvas has been carried out since 1901. F. Roubaud created his masterpiece with the help of students from the Bavarian Academy of Arts and several German painters.

Formerly a secret military facility in Balaklava, a former underground submarine base. During the Soviet era, it was one of the most secret in the USSR. For many years, Balaklava Bay was not marked on the maps. After the fall of the USSR, the object was launched and plundered, only in 2004 the government of Ukraine organized a museum of the history of the submarine fleet there. After the transfer of Crimea under Russian jurisdiction, the Russian authorities plan to place a new base there.

A small bay with intricately indented and picturesque shores, where, according to Homer's Odyssey, the legendary navigator visited. On the shores of the bay stands one of the Genoese fortresses. It is believed that the first settlements arose here in the VIII-VI centuries. BC. During the Crimean War, the base of the British was located in the bay, in Soviet time- a secret parking lot for submarines.

landscape attraction Crimean peninsula, a state reserve since 1974. The canyon is a wide crack in the rock, formed during the formation of the Crimean mountains. Along the crevice there are several capes-cliffs, the river flows along the bottom. Auzun-Uzen. There are several hiking trails with viewing platforms along the bottom of the canyon and in the vicinity.

The accumulation of rocks on the western slope of the Southern ridge of the Demerdzhi mountain range. More than 100 stone blocks of different sizes are scattered in the valley, the largest ones reach 25 meters in height. At dawn and during sunset, the stones cast bizarre shadows that move and intertwine with each other. That is why the place received the poetic name "Ghost Valley".

Natural area 15 km. from Sevastopol with an expressive landscape, a 10-kilometer coastline and a unique flora. On the cape there is St. George's Monastery and Jasper Beach, connected by a staircase of several hundred steps. Cape Fiolent is considered the best place for diving, as there is almost one hundred percent visibility and ships do not moor.

A three-kilometer trail in the village of Novy Svet, created by the princes Golitsyn especially for the arrival of Emperor Nicholas II. Now it is a popular tourist route. The trail starts at Mount Orel, goes along the coast past Mount Khoba-Kai to the through grotto of Golitsyn. On the route to the most beautiful places ah equipped viewing platforms, fragrant pine trees grow around.

It is considered the largest and most powerful Crimean waterfall. Jets of water fall from a height of 15 meters, the maximum size of the channel is 5 meters wide. It remains full-flowing even for a long time. dry season. Along with water, stones sometimes fall into the heights. The waterfall is located in a mountain-wooded protected area, the water temperature even in hot summer does not exceed 10 °C.

It is located about 10 km from Yalta. The garden covers an area of ​​several tens of hectares, scientific activities are carried out on its territory and research institutions are located. It appeared at the beginning of the 19th century with the assistance of Count Vorontsov and the botanist F. Bieberstein. The first director was the well-known naturalist H. Steven, who over 12 years of work collected and adapted about 500 plant specimens to local conditions.

Crimean wines are several well-known brands that produce various varieties of grape drink. The most famous of them are Massandra, Solnechnaya Dolina, Inkerman, Novy Svet, Koktebel. The Novy Svet brand is famous for its excellent champagne (brut is especially good), Massandra is famous for its specific taste of wines, and Inkerman produces a good red wine under the same name.

We have selected 10 of the most beautiful and interesting places in Crimea, which are worth visiting during your vacation and travel to be filled with creative inspiration.

6. Karadag Reserve

One more alien place located in the south-east of the peninsula - the Karadag nature reserve, which can be walked only accompanied by employees along a specially created eco-trail. This is a measure to protect the most unique place, whose flora and fauna are listed in the Red Book. The tour lasts about 4 hours and passes through quite steep mountains but it's worth it. Nature, with the help of winds and bad weather, sculpted rocks of amazing shapes - the King and Queen with their retinue, the Falcon, the Lighthouse, the Gingerbread Horse. Bizarre outlines of rocks, mysterious gorges, bays, blueness of the sea create the beauty of these places.

7. Waterfall Dzhur-Dzhur

This powerful Crimean waterfall is located on the territory of the Khapkhal nature reserve. From a height of 15 meters, streams of water fall, which do not decrease even in a drought, so it got its name, which translates as “eternally murmuring”. It is dangerous to swim in it, because stones fall along with the water, it is better to enjoy the beauty of it and the surrounding nature. You can get there by minibus from Alushta.

8. Cape Chameleon

Not far from Koktebel, you can see a real miracle - a cape that radically changes its color depending on the weather and time of day. This a natural phenomenon watching all year round, and it is explained by the fact that the cape consists of clay shales, which reflect light in different ways. Unfortunately, its clayey components are very susceptible to bad weather; over time, the cape becomes narrower. It is also noteworthy that it separates two bays, the water in which is of different colors, from a height the spectacle is simply amazing. Another natural attraction, which can be considered one of the most beautiful places in the Crimea!

9. Balaklava Bay

The bay is an ornament and a symbol of a small resort town Balaklava. It cuts quite deeply into the land, is winding and the entrance to it from the sea is not noticeable, thanks to which it has served as an excellent refuge from enemies for centuries. Above the bay on the Fortress Hill rises an ancient fortress - Cembalo, which was erected by the Genoese many centuries ago.

10. Bakhchisarai

in residence and former capital of the ancient Crimean Khanate, on the territory of which the palace has been preserved, one can feel the ancient oriental atmosphere. The residence is a small town with separate buildings, baths, a mosque and fountains. There are many attractions in Bakhchisaray itself and its environs, but the park "Crimea in miniature in the palm of your hand" is of particular interest. On the territory of more than 2 hectares there are 57 historical, architectural and cultural attractions of the peninsula in a reduced size. Among the exhibits there are those that are only planned to be restored, and this is the uniqueness of the park. In the evenings, you can watch an interesting light show.

The Crimean peninsula has been popular place rest with our compatriots to this day, it continues to attract travelers from all over the former Soviet Union. And after reading this article, you will find out what they are, the most beautiful places of Crimea.

This fertile land is famous not only for resorts for beach holiday, magnificent landscapes and a unique microclimate. This paradise is one of the most beautiful places on the planet and a real tourist treasure.

In anticipation summer holidays and the holiday season, we often wonder how to spend where to go on vacation and what to see. And if you decide to spend your vacation on the Crimean peninsula, then I want to bring to your attention a list: "The most beautiful places of Crimea" which are worth visiting and which will remain in your memory for a long time.

1. Swallow's Nest

All Russians are familiar with this legendary castle, at least from photographs and postcards. Swallow's Nest, located on Cape Ai-Todor near Yalta is calling card Crimea and is considered one of the most Crimean peninsula .

The castle was built in the village of Gaspra on one of the rocks in 1912. The appearance of this remarkable architectural structure has changed several times. In the form in which we see it now, the great merit of the oil tycoon Baron Steingel. For many years, the castle housed an excellent restaurant; currently, an art exhibition is located here.

Due to strong earthquakes, the castle was partially destroyed, but those who wish can visit it and admire the dizzying views that open from a height of twelve meters. So, the Swallow's Nest can rightly be called one of the most beautiful places in Crimea.

2. Livadia Palace

This palace is one of the most visited and the most beautiful places on the southern coast of Crimea . The Livadia Palace previously belonged to the Russian Emperor Nicholas II and was his summer residence. Its uniqueness lies in the fact that its façade is a synthesis of four different architectural styles. In front of the palace there is a beautiful palace and park ensemble.

3. Vorontsov Palace Museum

This architectural monument was built in the 19th century by the architect Edward Blore, who designed parts of Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey. For the construction of Vorontsovsky ( or Alupka) palace took 23 years to complete and was built in the 19th century. And around the palace, the German gardener Karl Kebach was smashed beautiful garden with magnificent alleys, fountains and a beautiful lake. The Palace Library keeps many interesting historical documents. The complex has been given the status of a museum-reserve.

4. Chersonese

In Sevastopol, in Kamyshovaya Bay, on the territory of 500 hectares, there is another one of the most famous sights of Crimea - the ruins of ancient city Chersonese. This place is considered one of the most interesting and beautiful places of Crimea. This city was founded about in the VI century BC by ancient Greek colonists.

Here are such ancient monuments of architecture as St. Vladimir's Cathedral, Zeno's Tower, the citadel, a temple with arcosoliums, a barracks, city gates, crypts, an antique square, basilicas, a baptismal church, a signal bell, a six-pillar temple, a residential quarter of the 4th-3rd centuries. BC, and a 13th-century chapel, a theater and a mint. After the tour, you can plunge into the azure waters of the Black Sea and relax on the beach, where you can find small fragments of ancient ceramics.

5. Ai-Petri

Ai-Petri is rightfully considered the highest mountain range of the Crimean peninsula and one of the the most beautiful places in Crimea. His most high point rises to 1234 meters above sea level, offering stunning views of the entire Crimea. Here are the famous stone battlements.

6. Genoese fortress Kafa in Sudak

This fortress was built by the Genoese. In the XV - XVI centuries. Sudak was the largest colony of the "Italian merchant republic" Genoa. Because the city was located in the center of the Great Silk Road, in the 14th century they built a powerful citadel to protect their treasures from encroachment.

The Genoese fortress was built on the basis of ancient fortifications and survived by different owners: Italians, Turks and Russians. Each has many secrets and legends. Many are familiar with the legend of the beautiful princess who threw herself out of Maiden Tower to avoid marriage with the unloved. Right under the fortress is a beach where you can have a great time.

7. Grand Canyon

Grand Canyon, also treat the environmentally friendly and most beautiful places of Crimea. The beauty of this canyon is mesmerizing. If you start your journey from the Falcon settlement and overcome a six-kilometer path through the forest, you will see beautiful waterfalls, steep cliffs and purest springs with delicious water. Here you can plunge into the Bath of Youth, which, by giving, heals all ailments.

8. Diving on Tarkhankut

Cape Tarkhankut - is the westernmost point, the place with the most clean water on the coast of the entire peninsula and one of the most beautiful places in Crimea . If you love the underwater world, then be sure to visit this place. You will get an unforgettable experience admiring the wonderful underwater landscapes: caves, grottoes, the remains of Turkish fortresses and sunken ships. Come and see for yourself!

9. Excursion caves

These caves are located near Simferopol, and unlike wild caves, they have hard-packed paths and stationary lamps. Marble and Emine-Bair-Khosar caves on Chatyr-Dag are considered to be one of the most beautiful places not only in Crimea but also in Europe. All these picturesque caves are unique due to their natural scenery: stalactites, stalagmites and stalagnates. The Marble Cave is interesting for a large number of huge halls and galleries. The Obvalny Hall has a height of a nine-storey building and a length of 200 m, and is the largest in the world.

10. Balaclava

This is a small town with picturesque bay conveniently located near Sevastopol, there is also a parking lot for yachts and an underground submarine base. A few decades ago, entry for tourists to Balaklava was quite problematic, since a military submarine base was located here. Also on the territory of Balaklava there is an ancient Fortress Chembalo.

This one of the most beautiful places in Crimea. In the bay, the water is level with the stones of the embankment, many yachts and skiffs are moored near the shore, which gives an amazing flavor to this place. Be sure to visit which are considered the best on the entire peninsula and taste the local cuisine.

On Cape Tatiana you can try the most delicate of rapans, and in the Pirate Tavern - a fisherman's yushka made from freshly caught Black Sea fish, and in Balaklava you can taste the delicious flounder fillet with a sauce with pine nuts and red caviar.

11. Valley of Ghosts

This valley, which is also one the most beautiful places in Crimea , stretched on the western slope of the southern section of the Demerdzhi mountain range. Here, for thousands of years, nature has worked wonders, forming rocks of the most bizarre shape - cornices and niches, bastion and mushroom-shaped rock formations. The Valley of Ghosts looks unrealistically beautiful and bewitching in the pre-dawn and sunset hours.

12. Meganom

If you are a fan of wild tourism, then Meganom Bay is a place where you can relax from the bustle of the city and merge with nature. This bay is formed by two capes protruding into the sea: Meganom-1 and Meganom-2. Lovers, despite all the difficulties, strive to get into a deserted bay, cut off from the whole world, which is rightfully considered one of the most beautiful places in Crimea. It can be found 10 kilometers from Sudak, towards the Sun Valley. You can get to it by boat or boat, or by car to the Mussel Bay, then on foot - along a winding mountain path.

If you still manage to visit Meganom Bay, then the main entertainment will be walking along the rocky coastline, viewing the "stone city", watching frolicking dolphins and, of course, scuba diving. And what else do you need for a good rest in the bosom of nature?

13. New World

Three New World bays - very popular and very beautiful. Here you can swim on the royal beach, where Nicholas II himself once rested, as well as visit the filming sites of the famous cults of Soviet films “Pirates of the 20th century”, “Amphibian Man”, “Three plus two”.

14. Khan's Palace in Bakhchisarai

This palace is considered the most colorful palace in Crimea. After visiting it, taste real Tatar food in cozy local restaurants, and also take a walk through the plantations of lavender and Kazanlak rose, which are located near the Bakhchisaray Khan's Palace.

If you want to see the mesmerizing spectacle and the most beautiful place in Crimea, then go to Koktebel, admire the sunrises and sunsets, which are worthy of a painter's brush. The palette of colors in the sky shimmers with all the colors of the rainbow. This amazing natural phenomenon is best observed from Mount Voloshin towards Feodosia. In autumn, this village hosts a jazz festival that gathers jazz lovers.

16. Massandra Palace

Massandra Palace is also one of the attractions of the Crimea, which is located near Yalta. This palace was also the summer residence of Alexander III. The palace is unique in its architectural style and interior decoration of each hall. If you visit, you can enjoy the excellent taste of Massandra wines, which are considered one of the best in the entire Crimea.

17. Holy Assumption Monastery in Bakhchisarai

Holy - Assumption Monastery located in the Maryam-Dere gorge, a few kilometers from Bakhchisarai. The monastery was founded at the end of the 8th - beginning of the 9th centuries.

The Orthodox monastery was not a hindrance to the Crimean khans who professed Islam. They showed religious tolerance and mosques were located in the neighborhood of the monastery. But in the last century, this monastery was blown up and back in the early 90s, only caves with frescoes in the rock remained from the temple, and in the gorge itself there were buildings of a mental hospital, whose patients sometimes committed hiking along tourist trails.