1. GORGEOUS WEATHER

September is an amazing time to relax. The 40-degree abnormal heat that had been in Crimea all August has finally subsided. Thermometer columns stopped at around + 20 ... + 26 degrees. The weather is simply gorgeous - neither hot nor cold! The air temperature is very comfortable both for walking in nature and for sunbathing. You can safely sunbathe during the day and not worry that you will receive sunstroke or severe burns. At the same time, the sea is still very warm and until the end of the month, if heavy rains do not fall, and their forecasters do not predict, it will not cool down. The sea water temperature is now + 20 ... + 24 degrees. The warmest water is in Alushta, Yalta, Sevastopol, a little cooler in Evpatoria and the Black Sea.

Now is the most favorable time for swimming and sunbathing. The temperature of the air and sea water is almost the same. The body does not experience thermal stress - overheating or hypothermia, - notes therapist Irina Samoilova. - September is a great time for health improvement for both adults and children.

The velvet period lasts in Crimea until October.

2. CHEAP HOUSING

In addition to the great weather, the velvet season has a lot of other advantages. For example, inexpensive housing. And not somewhere far from the sea, but on the first line! Just imagine, you are sitting in a comfortable wicker chair or in a hammock on the balcony and enjoying the sunrise or listening to beautiful music, admiring the moonlit path, or watching dolphins splashing and seagulls soaring in the air, sipping aromatic coffee. Such a pleasure on the South Bank, and this is the most expensive and respectable region, will cost you from 400 rubles per person! This is the cost of a room in a guest house or mini-hotel in the private sector. You will have at your disposal a cozy room with a TV, a fan, and if you're lucky, even an air-conditioner (but in September, you don't really need it!). The same room with breakfast will cost from 500-600 rubles per person.

Compared to the high season - mid-July - August - prices fell by 20-30 percent. Considering that this year they did not rise much and were at the level of 2016, the proposals for accommodation are simply fabulous, - she told us member of the Public Council under the Ministry of Resorts and Tourism of Crimea Lyudmila Babiy... - The sanatoriums offer such conditions that one can only envy. Accommodation, meals and treatment will cost from 1,500 rubles per person. For comparison, in the summer it cost twice as much. In many resorts in September there is a special offer - single occupancy at the price of an extra bed in the room. No supplements for single occupancy.

Three-four-star hotels, the price of which includes full board and the use of swimming pools, children's rooms and many other services, will cost you from 1400-1500 rubles per person! In August, prices started from 2500-3000 rubles. Accommodation on the all-inclusive system in September starts from 2500 in the resort villages of the Bakhchisarai region and from 3250 in Big Yalta.

By the way, in the velvet season, it is best to look for housing in resort cities where infrastructure is developed. . The fact is that in the middle of September the season is already ending in small villages, cafes, shops, pharmacies are slowly closing, and life is still raging in cities.

3. DISCOUNTS ON FLIGHTS

In the summer, tourists complained about high air fares. In chorus they repeated that they would be glad to give up to the Crimea, but the journey is too expensive. In July and August, the price for a flight from Moscow to Simferopol reached 9000-12000 rubles per person! Now, for example, on September 10, you can fly to Crimea for 3300, and on September 20, the cheapest ticket can now be taken for 2650 rubles.

Airfare prices play a huge role. In the summer, a tourist, for the money that he gave for a flight in both directions, could live for a week in Yevpatoria or Sudak for his own pleasure, - says Lyudmila Babiy. - Not everyone was able to buy such expensive tickets. Now this problem has been resolved.

If you are going to Crimea by your car, September will delight you with the absence of traffic jams and queues at the Kerch ferry. You will spend no more than an hour on everything about everything in the port.

4. LOW PRICES FOR BERRIES AND FRUITS

In September, shops and markets are full of cheap vegetables and fruits. And not imported, but local! If in July tourists said that the prices for strawberries, raspberries, peaches and grapes "bite", then during the velvet season you will eat vitamins for a year in advance. Now you can buy grapes from 50 rubles per kilogram, and not small, but good, large ones. You will find peaches on the highway at a price of 30 rubles, in the markets - from 60 rubles, raspberries - 250 rubles per tray weighing half a kilogram, figs in the range of 150-250 rubles per kilo, in August they asked for 500 rubles for it, watermelons - 15-18 rubles per kilo, melons - 20-25 rubles.

5. CROWDS OF TOURISTS GONE

The velvet season can be called a period of calm and solitude. And that's why.

- The music in the bars became quieter. Noisy groups of students who like to hang out all night in clubs left to study. So the noise coming from the entertainment establishments in the summer will not bother you.

- The beaches are noticeably empty. Families vacationing with children, and this is the main share of tourists, went home - school began. During the day, you can easily find a place right by the sea.

- Take cool photos. The crowds of tourists have dissipated, and this means that your friends will envy your pictures against the background of the "Swallow's Nest" or Livadia Palaces and other Crimean attractions. The photo will show you, majestic buildings and gorgeous landscapes - and no strangers always climbing into the frame.

- Skip the line to museums. Walking through the Crimean palaces when there are not a large number of tourists is a sheer pleasure. Museum curators will be happy to share the stories and secrets of rare exhibits.

Crimea is a relatively small peninsula washed by the waters of two seas: the Azov and the Black. It is connected with the mainland by the Isthmus of Perekop. This practically isolated position has formed a unique flora and fauna. Three quarters of the peninsula is occupied by plains, and in the southern part there are the Crimean Mountains, which have become one of its business cards. Walks in the mountains and nature reserves have long become an integral part of summer holidays in Crimea.

How to get to the resorts of Crimea

In 2019, tourists have several options for traveling to Crimea:

• plane: Simferopol airport accepts flights from different cities of Russia; from here you can easily get to the coast by bus or taxi;
• own car or regular bus: these types of transport go directly through the Crimean bridge;
• a single ticket allows you to take a train to Anapa or Novorossiysk, and then change to a bus crossing the bridge; at the end of 2019, it is planned to open a full-fledged railway connection with the peninsula.

Climate

In Crimea, there is a border between the subtropical and temperate climatic zones. Most of the resort towns and villages are located in the subtropics. The tourist season starts in May and lasts until early October. During this period, rains and storms are infrequent and the weather is usually hot and sunny. The sea water temperature at the height of summer reaches 25-27 degrees.

The air on the peninsula is much drier than on the Krasnodar coast. This makes the seaside vacation in Crimea very useful for people with chronic diseases of the respiratory system.

What is the Crimean peninsula known for?

Each tourist can choose a pastime according to his taste. In Crimea they are waiting for him:

• great beach holiday;
• wellness procedures: mineral waters, curative mud and clean air form the basis of treatment programs in sanatoriums;
• historical sights: the remains of the Hellenic, Turkish and Tatar cultures, sights of the times of Tsarist Russia, the Russian-Turkish and the Great Patriotic Wars have been preserved here;
• outdoor activities: hiking in the mountains, horse riding, bicycles, motorcycles, jeeps, diving, parachuting and much more;
• unique natural objects: Kara-Dag volcano, Dzhur-Dzhur waterfall, Valley of Ghosts and many other attractions;
• gastronomic tourism: cuisine of the Crimean Tatars, dishes from fresh fish and seafood, magnificent fruits and incomparable local wine will be appreciated even by gourmets.

Resort areas of Crimea

The entire coast of Crimea is conventionally divided into several regions. They differ from each other due to the relief, the prevailing winds and sea currents, the characteristics of the beaches and infrastructure. When choosing housing in Crimea in 2019, you need to pay attention to the area.

The eastern coast covers sections of the Azov and Black Sea coasts. As you move south, the steppes give way to hills and mountains, and sandy beaches are mixed and pebble. This includes:

• Kerch;
• Feodosia;
• Zander;
• New World;
• Ordzhonikidze;
• Koktebel and others.

The southern coast of Crimea (SCC) is well known throughout the world. This zone includes:

• Alushta;
• Alupka;
• Yalta;
• Gurzuf;
• Rybachye and many other popular and not so popular places.

The cost of living can be higher than in other areas, especially if you choose large and well-known resorts. In small villages, you can relax inexpensively.

The western coast of Crimea is a variety. Here you can find pebble or sandy coastlines, secluded wild coves and well-equipped beaches from renowned resorts.

Resorts in the West Bank include:

• Sevastopol and Balaklava;
• Nikolaevka;
• Sandy, Beregovoe;
• Saki;
• Evpatoria;
• Popovka, etc.

Accommodation in Crimea

Prices for holidays in Crimea in 2019 significantly depend on the choice of place of residence. The cost is influenced by:

• region (most expensive to have a rest at the resorts of the South Coast);
• resort (popularity and infrastructure);
• location of housing (the closer to the sea, the more expensive);
• month (in May and September prices are much lower);
• type of allocation.

Most resorts of Crimea offer their guests several accommodation options:

• large hotels and hotels: provide a classic set of hotel services: food, internet, swimming pool, etc .;
• sanatoriums and hospitals: rest is complemented by medical and health-improving procedures;
• mini-hotels, mini-hotels, guest houses: designed for 10-20 rooms, often provide tourists with a shared kitchen, internet and other amenities;
• private sector: a wide variety of options from luxury villas to modest rooms in an old foundation;
• boathouses: buildings of several floors located close to each other; located almost at the very sea;
• apartments: usually located away from the coast.

On our site you will find a variety of housing options in Crimea and you can book them without intermediaries. We offer a convenient filter to sort the offers according to the desired criteria, and to find out the details - the ability to contact the owner of the property directly. It is better to book the selected options in advance, because in the summer there are a lot of people who want to relax in comfort.

How to choose the perfect accommodation when prices for vacation in Crimea are so different? Experienced tourists are advised to focus on the following criteria:

• if you like comfort and carefree pastime, it is best to pay attention to a hotel or hotel with a good level of service;
• a sanatorium is an opportunity not only to relax at the sea, but also to receive medical treatment;
• for families with children or a large company, it is convenient to rent a turnkey house or a comfortable room in the private sector, which will have its own fenced area and kitchen;
• boathouses and modest guest houses are the best option for a budget holiday.

Regardless of your wishes and budget, we will help you choose the best accommodation option for your summer vacation. Actual photos, an honest price list without intermediaries, real reviews and direct contacts of the owners - this is the key to a successful vacation. Come to Crimea for new experiences!

Choosing the perfect Crimea resort for the summer of 2019! Where is the best place to rest for families with children, youth and the elderly? Where is it inexpensive on the peninsula? Where can you go for lovers of active or, on the contrary, secluded recreation?

Crimea can be compared to a jewelry box - any of its resort is worthy of attention and admiration. Someone loves the subtropics and panoramas of the South Coast, someone likes the steppes more, and the sandy beaches of Feodosia and Evpatoria have been attracting vacationers with children for many decades.

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Where to have an inexpensive vacation in Crimea

Yalta and Alushta are the most popular resorts of the peninsula, it is believed that it is here that it is best to relax in Crimea in summer. These cities have the most developed tourist infrastructure, entertainment for every taste, very beautiful embankments and parks. The location of the resorts is also unique - they are reliably surrounded by mountains, while they themselves stand on relatively flat terrain. Therefore, it is not surprising that these cities hold the high price bar.

This is followed by Novy Svet, Evpatoria, Sudak and Sevastopol. You can save a lot by settling in villages near these resorts, especially if vacationers' plans do not include a rich sightseeing vacation and a vibrant nightlife.

Rent a car is the best way to travel! - reliable and convenient car rental service in Crimea. Choose a car according to your taste and budget - there is a wide choice. The cost of car rental is from 1000 rubles per day. Do you have any questions? The Russian-speaking support service will help you with everything.

Slightly more affordable, but still expensive to stay in Gurzuf, Alupka, Miskhor, Simeiz and Livadia. These are cozy villages immersed in subtropical greenery, here are the most beautiful parks and the best pebble beaches, to which you need to go down the steps or serpentine. In Livadia, there is even an elevator for ascent and descent; some sanatoriums in the South Coast have their own cable car to the beach.

You can have an inexpensive vacation in Crimea in the following cities and villages: Feodosia, Kerch, Rybachye, Solnechnogorskoye, Malorechenskoye and the resorts of the most remote part of the peninsula from the Kerch crossing - the West Coast: Nikolaevka, Mezhvodnoye, Chernomorskoye, Saki, Olenevka. They have not only good beaches and a flat steppe zone, but also excellent housing five minutes from the beach, but there is little entertainment in some villages.

Resorts with the most developed infrastructure

The best developed tourist infrastructure is in large cities and their environs: Alushta, Sevastopol, Evpatoria. The largest number of sanatoriums, recreation centers and hotels, well-equipped and clean beaches are concentrated here. Here are the best nightclubs and restaurants, amusement parks, dolphinariums, zoos, water parks and other places where you can have a great time with the whole family. There are ships at the pier, ready to take travelers to the sea at any time.

Resort villages are simpler in this regard. There are no such luxurious embankments or they are completely absent, but there are shops, mini-markets, cafes and attractions for children. Soviet-era sanatoriums and recreation centers are constantly being supplemented with new private boarding houses.

According to tourists' reviews, in 2019 it is best to rest in Crimea in resort villages: Alupka, Simeiz, Miskhor, Foros and Livadia. There are fewer tourists and prices are lower, and the nature and beaches are excellent. Here are the most beautiful parks and architectural structures, many of which have more than a century of history.

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Resorts for outdoor activities

Crimea provides great opportunities for active pastime. Here they go diving, horseback riding, cycling, hiking and exploring caves. The natural attractions of the peninsula allow people who are far from sports to have an active holiday - hiking along trails, visiting caves and trips to waterfalls are popular.

Where is the best place to relax in Crimea in the summer of 2019 for outdoor enthusiasts? According to reviews, in Alushta, Yalta and Koktebel tourists fly on paragliders, make horseback riding and hiking in the mountains. You can drive jeeps and ATVs in Evpatoria, Bakhchisarai, Alushta, Yalta and Sevastopol. Rope jumping can be done in Bakhchisarai, Alupka and Sevastopol, kayaking - in Balaklava, flyboarding and diving - in Sudak, hot air ballooning - in Belogorsk and Feodosia, sailing out to sea in Sevastopol. A very interesting underwater world at Cape Tarkhankut (Olenevka). Speleotourism is best developed in Simferopol, Yalta and Alushta, mountain climbing - in Yalta and Simeiz.

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The best places for a secluded getaway

Where is the best place to rest in Crimea if you want peace and quiet, wild rest? Romantic natures and lovers of solitude will be able to find almost deserted places on the East Coast - this is the area of ​​Feodosia, Koktebel, Kerch. In the western part there are many such places in the area of ​​Lyubimovka, Popovka, Okunevka, Cape Khersones (Sevastopol), Cape Bolshoi Atlesh (Chernomorskoe). The beautiful and inaccessible for most tourists are the wild beaches of Balaklava, Laspi Bay and Cape Fiolent.

The most difficult thing is to find a piece of "uninhabited" land on the South Coast. This is the most popular part of the peninsula among tourists, but even here you can find places untouched by civilization. There is a small wild beach in Simeiz near Mount Koshki; there is also a small inaccessible bay sandwiched between the villages of Rybachye and Malorechenskoye in the Alushta region.

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The best resorts for cultural and sightseeing rest

Now we will tell you where it is better to stay in Crimea for those who plan to diversify their beach holidays with excursions and sightseeing. Crimea itself is not a very large peninsula, the most remote part is in Kerch, it is better to see this city separately. Having settled somewhere in Yalta-Alushta, it is easy to explore the entire South Coast, for this it is enough to use public transport.

From Yalta it is convenient to visit the zoo, an aquarium, Glade of fairy tales, the Ai-Petri plateau and the Uchan-Su waterfall, Livadia, Vorontsov and Massandra palaces, Swallow's Nest, Massandra winery, Nikitsky botanical garden. From Alushta it is convenient to go to the mountains to the Dzhur-Dzhur waterfall, visit the chatyrdag karst caves and the famous Valley of the Ghosts. Trips to Bakhchisarai and cave cities are no less popular with tourists - they are also easily accessible from Sevastopol, from where buses run regularly to Bakhchisarai.

The main attraction is the Genoese Fortress.In summer, an annual festival is held here, attracting admirers of knightly romance. The village of Novy Svet is rich in natural bays and grottoes, one of the most popular trails among tourists, the Golitsyn Trail, is located here, and a hot head can be easily cooled with a glass of local sparkling wine. to Cape Meganom, Feodosia and Koktebel.

Excursions in Sevastopol have been invariably popular for many years. Sevastopol is a city of military glory, according to some sources, there are about two thousand monuments and memorable places. In addition, the ancient city of Chersonesos and the cave city of Inkerman are located here. There are many historical monuments in Evpatoria. The most popular of them are the Juma-Jami Mosque, Karaite Kenasy, Nicholas Cathedral, Turkish baths and the Yegiy-Kapay synagogue.

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Rest in Crimea - where is it better to rest

Immediately, for hurried readers and those who are not interested in the reviews of those who have already rested, we want to inform you that everyone is cooler and better to relax in the Crimea on the eastern and southern parts of the peninsula, and if with children - definitely, the west of the peninsula is the resort of Evpatoria and its surroundings. Resorts such as Koktebel, Feodosia, Alushta, Sudak, Alupka, Yalta, Novy Svet, Golden Beach, Gurzuf, Foros open their doors for you.

What were we guided by when selecting the best places (by the way, this is our opinion, which coincides with many tourists):

• Distance from the sea
• Temperate climate
• Calm sea
• Smooth sandy or pebble shore
• Attractions and excursions
• Entertainment, including for children (water parks, water slides, attractions)
• Housing and rental prices: private sector and hotels (boarding houses and sanatoriums)
• Infrastructure - cafes, canteens, restaurants, shops
• Distance from the center
• Food prices

If you want to relax on the gentle golden sand, enjoy the gentle waves of the sea, meet the sea sunset or sunrise, and so that inexpensively and safely (what if you are with your children or the whole family) - you are on your way to the south and east. Yalta, the center of beach tourism, is not a very cheap resort, closer to European prices.

And that's why it is on these beaches that it is fun and comfortable, read on. First, about the place where you plan to go to rest.

Crimea is a peninsula

First of all, we want to acquaint you with the peninsula itself, show the famous and best resorts and beaches, name the attractions of each.

Let's turn to "Wikipedia": it says that Crimea is a peninsula located in the north of the Black Sea, slightly north to east its shores are washed by the Sea of ​​Azov. Both seas in summer warm up to + 25 ... + 28 ° C. In Stalin's times, Crimea became the "All-Union health resort". In the 90s, the flow of ordinary tourists began to significantly exceed those who came here for health.

The map is clickable and enlarges to a readable size

Historically, tourists divide the territory of Crimea into four zones: south, west, east and center. According to the words and reviews of holidaymakers from last year, there are more than enough places for families and children.

There is a corner for every guest here to relax.

And we will guide you through the cities along the entire coast of the sea from Kerch to Evpatoria.

Where is the best place to relax in Crimea - South

Southern Crimea is represented by such resort towns and villages:

• Alushta

  It is believed that there is the city of Alushta and "Big Alushta" (the administrative territory of the city), where the resort villages are located: Privetnoye, Utyos, Partenit, Solnechnogorskoye, Rybachye, Malorechenskoye.

  The picturesque mountainous harbor protects the coast from waves and winds. Most of the beaches are paid. But unlike free ones, they are much cleaner and you don't have to take up space so early. The coast is dominated by pebble, closer to the center you can find a beach with a sandy-pebble coast. For children there is entertainment on the beaches themselves: trampolines, mini-attractions.
  

  With a child, you can visit the Alushta water park next to the Almond Grove hotel. The city is located not far from Yalta - 30 kilometers. Therefore, we select the Yalta excursion programs: the cable car to Mount Ai-Petri, the Yalta Zoo, the Valley of Ghosts on Mount Demerdzhi.

  Prices for rental housing: private sector from 300 rubles per person, mini hotels from 1000, hotels from 2000. Prices for products are reasonable. On the coast there is an excellent PUD chain store with affordable prices.




The national resort of European destination is the pearl of the South Coast of Crimea (South Coast of Crimea). Do not confuse the city itself and the adjacent territory of the administrative part of "Big Yalta". The "Big Yalta" includes such resorts as Alupka, Gurzuf, Foros, Livadia, Gaspra, Simeiz and others.

The climate of these places is compared to that of Italy - the sun is almost all year round. There is a lot of vegetation on the coast. The bay itself is protected from above by a semicircle of mountains. It's a bit tough with beaches. Firstly, they are deep-water and, more often than not, of artificial origin, with a pebbly shore. Secondly, all the best beaches are distributed between hotels and resorts.


If you come to rest so to speak "savages" and rent a house for rent in the private sector, then you can go to the beach to sunbathe and swim in the sea only for money. Paid beaches are cleaner than everyone else. There are also shareware, which will have to fork out only for a sunbed. But for free, only "cheese in a mousetrap" - the beaches are crowded and the sea is dirty. For a more comfortable experience by the water, it is worth choosing places outside the city.

For children, in terms of entertainment, however, as well as for adults - a lot. As befits the central resort of Crimea. With a child, be sure to visit the "Glade of Skazok", 2 km from the city - this is a museum with hundreds of fairy-tale characters (adult ticket - 200 rubles, children - 80). Take your children to the crocodilarium (400 rubles for parents, 300 rubles for children). Here are seven species of crocodiles up to 4 meters and other reptiles.

Take a ride on the Yalta-Gorka cable car (round trip - 300 rubles, for children - 200). The loud name entails the oceanarium "Yalta" (this is just one name) - a small aquarium with several dozen species of fish, stingrays and a couple of crocodiles.

Far from the city along the coast of "Big Yalta" you can visit: the village of Massandra (where you can taste wines on an excursion to the famous winery), Livadia (popular because here is the summer residence of Tsar Nicholas II), in Gaspra it is worth looking at the castle " Swallow's Nest ", on Miskhor the best and cleanest beaches, in Alupka there is" Vorontsov Palace "(similar to the Taj Mahal), in Yalta itself - the palace of the Emir of Bukhara, the Cathedral of Alexander Nevsky. And also the dacha of A.P. Chekhov, Nikitsky Botanical Garden, Mount Ai-Petri, 98-meter waterfall Uchan-Su.

With prices, of course, here as in Europe. Housing prices bite and you won't be able to find anything right away - it's worth preparing in advance. In the private sector, housing rent - from 800 rubles, hotels and hotels from 3000-3500. Products can be purchased at chain hypermarkets at generally affordable prices. Entertainment, of which there is a dime a dozen, will require a percentage of the family budget. This resort cannot be called economical or budget, but all the picturesque and beautiful places are worth seeing, since they decided that this summer it is better to relax in the Crimea.

• Alupka

  A funky resort on the South Coast (South Coast), but only with children there is no entertainment here, except for the sea. With the child, you will have to go to Yalta (30 minutes) or to the Simeiz water park (5 kilometers).

  The coast, and accordingly the beaches themselves, are pebbly and narrow, with the exception of one "Cote d'Azur" (sand prevails here). The village is located at the foot of the Ai-Petri mountain, so be sure to take a ride on the cable car. Alupka is famous for the famous Vorontsov Palace and the "Swallow's Nest" (in the town of Gaspar).
  

  Accommodation in the private sector can be rented from 500 rubles per person, hotels and hotels will cost more from 1000-1500. With food prices, as in other resorts - chain stores. In the cafe and canteen, you will leave 200-300 rubles for a minimum for a snack.

• Gurzuf with Artek

  The ecologically clean resort of South Crimea is located near the Ayu-Daga mountain (according to local beliefs, it was nicknamed “Bear Mountain”). Picturesque shores and mild climate attract many tourists to these pebble beaches. There are a lot of people, especially in July-August. Take your seats in the morning.
  

  And for sure, you should go by boat to the foot of the bear mountain - there are much less people there and it is calmer (just discuss the return time in advance).

  The private sector is scarce here - it is located in two districts: in the old town and in the microdistrict. Room prices start at 350 rubles. The main territory is occupied by hotels, boarding houses, hotels and sanatoriums. The price of housing in them is from 1,500 rubles. From entertainment, you can be content with beach attractions.

  For children, there is a children's camp "Artek", famous since Soviet times (prices are the same as for holidays in Turkey). Adults can visit the Chekhov dacha-museum or taste the vaunted Crimean wine "White Muscat of Red Stone" (on an excursion to the cellars of the "Massandra" plant for 1000 rubles). But in general, people come here to relax because of the natural beauty.

• There are also other resorts on the South Bank: dear Foros (where the elite often arrive), Simeiz, Livadia, Koreiz, Nikita.

The best vacation in Crimea - Eastern Crimea

In the east, holiday resorts are also considered the best. Where is it better to relax in Crimea with children, and so that there is a sandy beach on the seashore - come to the East (Sudak, Feodosia, Kerch):

• Zander

  Here's where to go to relax this summer, and it's in the seaside pearl - Sudak. Many tourists have discovered here the best vacation in Crimea. As many as 2 kilometers of sand mixed with pebbles of the paradise sunny beach.

  The beach is crowded during the swimming season and it is difficult to find a place to sunbathe. It is worth, or come earlier, or move closer to Cape Meganom (wild beach near Mount Meganom). The sea water warms up to + 29 ° C.
  

  On an excursion to have fun, you can go to the ancient Genoese fortress on the Fortress Hill. Tourists in droves climb this architectural monument and enjoy the views of the bay and the sea. And in the fortress itself there is something to do - museums, ancient buildings. For adults, the company "Sudak" offers excursions from the wine-making plant "Massandra" - about tasting delicate wines.

  And for children there is just a cool and largest water park (children's complex - from 900 rubles). In the center of the city there is Cypress Alley with many attractions for both adults and children. By boat, you can walk to the bays of the New World (another fresh resort). The beach with the purest water is "Turtle".

  Diving enthusiasts also have plenty to do. In early August, the international knight festival "Genoese helmet" (in the Sudak fortress) is held here.

  Rest in the private sector and housing prices start at 350 rubles. Hotels of the hotel are more expensive - from 1000. You can eat both in an inexpensive dining room and in budget cafes at boarding houses and sanatoriums. Cheaper products are better purchased on the market. If you are looking for where it is better to relax in the Crimea with children - Sudak with its quartz sandy beach and gentle entrance to the sea, this is it.

• Feodosia

  This almost European resort is located in the southeast of the peninsula on the Black Sea coast. If you translate the name from Greek - "given by God." Indeed, an impressively picturesque place.

  All beaches on the coastal area are sandy with a gentle bottom (you can walk a hundred meters to normal depth). It is better to relax with children on clean beaches (although some of them will be paid): on the territory of the sanatorium of the Ministry of Defense, "Detsky", "Azure", "Ukraine", "Bounty", "Pearl". Feodosia welcomes its guests with various water activities: water slides, "bananas", diving, fishing. You can, if you wish, fly by paragliding or parachute, in a hot air balloon over the sea.
  

  The most popular places in the city are the Tower of Constantine, the Genoese Fortress, and the Taigan Lions Park. Be sure to visit the "Armenian Church" with its grandeur and beauty. Go to the Kafa fortress. The artist Aivazovsky, or rather on his finances, built a beautiful fountain named after the artist himself. The lyrics and romantic nature will appeal to various museums, churches and mosques.

  The private sector for every taste. As soon as you step on the "threshold" of the city, you will be surrounded by numerous private traders with offers and housing prices from 350 rubles. Hotels and hotels are also inexpensive - from 800 per person. To eat on a budget, you need to buy groceries in chain stores. Slightly more expensive in restaurants and cafes: Genoa, Khutorok, Robin Hood.

• Kerch

  And how do you visit and relax in "Russian Rome or Greece", how do you enjoy the sea on the sand warmed by the sun. By the way, not one, but two seas at once. Kerch is located in the Kerch Strait and its shores are washed by the Black and Azov Seas. It is the easternmost city of the peninsula. In the center there are no beaches at all - one and that is small (30 meters in total).

  That is understandable, because this is a port city. Nevertheless, there are plenty of beaches for vacationers here, as well as housing for rent. All beaches are conditionally free with sandy or pebble-sandy shores. Seashells are darkness. And here you can also watch a miracle - in August water phosphorus and the glow looks like a fairy tale. The most popular beach is the Central City Beach ("SunDali"), quite clean and well-groomed, with shallow waters.
  

  So, if you are looking for where it is better to relax in the Crimea with children this summer, then we advise you to go to Kerch. Everyone will like the ancient ruins of "Ponticapaeum" (Kerch is only one year younger than Rome). And how many excavations were there: the crypt of Demeter, the Tsar's mound, the Temple of John the Baptist (the oldest church in the world). Climb the stairs (432 steps) up Mount Mithridates to the Obelisk of Glory.

  Visit Cape Lantern to the Yenikalsky lighthouse Ride to the Kerch fortress on an excursion to this ancient structure (even nothing has survived) - maybe among the many underground passages you will find the one that leads through the entire Kerch Strait. And if you have time, stay on the golden beach behind the fortress.

  You can look at small volcanoes in the Valley of Mud Volcanoes - "Bulganak". They throw healing mud on the surface, containing boron, soda and iodine. You see, you can rest and heal, or strengthen the immune system for prevention. You can also go to the world famous and best mud deposits - Lake Chokrak for medical treatment. Healing mud with hydrogen sulphide springs will relieve you of almost any ailment.

  Rocks "Elken-Kaya" and the ancient ruins of the city of Kimmerik, which in the protected area "Opuk" will attract you with its natural beauty. Prices for housing and accommodation (food) are the same as in Feodosia: renting a room from 300 rubles.

Watch the video review and tips, Where is Better to Relax in Crimea ?! Evpatoria. Tickets. Crossing. Beaches. Entertainment:

Western Crimea - the best inexpensive resorts for summer holidays

The west is mainly represented by long sandy beaches. The shallow and gently sloping bottom allows the sea to warm up faster. For a family vacation with children in search of a better place to relax in Crimea, western Crimea is what you need.

This region is slowly settled down by tourists - there are many wild beaches along the entire coast. They like to have a rest here as "savages", in tents or in caravans.

The most frequently visited and equipped in this part of the peninsula are Evpatoria, Saki and Sevastopol. You can also rest comfortably and safely in other villages: Andreevka, Balaklava, Lyubimovka, Mirny, Nikolaevka, Olenevka, Peschanoe, Popovka, Chernomorskoe, Mezhvodnoe.

Unlike other shores, the west is the cheapest in terms of recreation. To everything, you can add a significant plus - the healing waters and mud of the lakes Evpatoria and Saki.

Well, let's run along the coast of the western Crimea:

• Evpatoria

  Since Soviet times, this place has been visited for recreation at sea. There is a huge number of boarding houses and sanatoriums. In the vicinity of the city there are many lakes with salt water and healing mud. The mild, almost Italian climate, a lot of sun and delicate golden sand, warmed by the sun's rays - every year more and more attract tourists and vacationers.

  Wide and long, with a gentle bottom, sandy beaches invite guests to relax, especially with children. Of course, most of the beaches are paid. It is truly a paradise for children. 9 km away there is an awesome by European standards water park "Banana Republic" - 8 swimming pools, 25 water attractions. Add to it a dolphinarium, an arboretum and a dinopark, not to mention the entertainment on the beaches themselves.
  

  And more - Aquapark "Fairy town" At Lukomorya "on Kirov street (tickets from 600 rubles), a large aquarium in the form of a cave (tickets from 300 rubles), Donuzlav base of the Evpatoria dolphinarium with a sea salt lake, Amusement Park" Riolend "(0t 60 rubles). Your children will be delighted and will not have time to get bored. Evpatoria is an ancient city (2500 years old), so you can safely go to admire: the Juma-Jami Mosque, Kerkinitida Settlement, Black Sea Pirates Museum, Wine House Museum, WolFram Fire Theater (fire show).

  Two famous lakes: Sasyk-Sivash in the east and Moinak lake in the west - will heal you and remove all sores. As we have already noted, the prices here are democratic. It is easy to find housing at a price of 300 rubles per person in the private sector. And from 500 in the hotel and hotel. A city with a sufficient and developed infrastructure, so there are no problems with food and grocery shopping.

• Sevastopol

  Maybe this city cannot be called a resort town, but it is worth it for us to tell about it. Most often tourists come here because of the many attractions. But nobody canceled the beach vacation either. The entire coast is dotted with sandy beaches.

  The most popular are: "Victory Park" and "Omega". For children - a lot of entertainment: Aquapark "Zurbagan" (from 700 rubles at your service 7 pools and 15 slides), Rope Park "Treasure Island" (from 100 rubles), amusement park "Komsomolsky", Children's Park "Lukomorye" and many museums where your child will be interested.

  For adults, there is also a huge number of places worth visiting (about 2000 historical monuments): Reserve Chersonesos Tauric, Panorama “Defense of Sevastopol in 1854-1855. The private sector is about 400 rubles.

• Saki

  Rest in Crimea with therapeutic and recreational functions, victory over ailments, healing mud that really helps the sick (brine that is raised from the bottom of the salty Saki Lake), a pleasant European climate, health-improving air, a resort paradise for wheelchair users - these are all Saki (25 thousandth town, 20 kilometers from Evpatoria).
  

  But people come here not only to get medical treatment, but also just to relax in the Crimea on a sandy beach with the whole family. As in the territory of Evpatoria, there is a shallow and gently sloping bottom, all the beaches are with fine sand or pebble-sandy. Therefore, these places lure tourists with children. Not so crowded, comfortable and safe.

  The Saki resort owes its fame to the lake - this is one of the iconic attractions. There is also the Greco-Scythian settlement of Kara-Tobe, an arboretum, a pump-room (source) of mineral water. For children - a lunopark and all beach activities. You can go to a dolphinarium or a water park in Evpatoria. Nearby is the Banana Republic water park and the Solnyshko entertainment complex with a beautiful clean beach. You can taste the delicious wine at the tasting at the "Seventh Heaven". The prices for housing and accommodation are the same as those of the Evpatorskys.

• Peaceful

  This is a former closed town that attracts vacationers with the uncrowded beaches of the Black Sea and Donuzlav Lake. Velvety sand and flat bottom for families with children. Nearby (2 km) is the village of Popovka, which is famous for holding the Kazantip festival.

  With children, you can visit the dolphinarium with fighting dolphins. Here is what vacationers say from previous seasons: “... not far from Mirny, next to Popovka, there is an amazing place for rest -“ South Spit ”, artificially created. On the one hand, Donulav Lake, with its warm salty waters and the healing properties of silt, similar to the therapeutic mud of Moinaki (Greenpeace recognized this lake as the cleanest on the entire Black Sea coast), and on the other hand, the clear waters of the Black Sea.

  We rested in the Neptune co-op. Not as crowded as in Popovka, where Kazantip is. Behind it, we discovered another healing lake "Oyburskoye" - you lie on the water and do not drown - just like in the Dead Sea! Blue clay raised from the bottom and next to it is black medicinal mud. "

Center of Crimea

In the central part, if you look at the map, there is no sea, but these places will delight you with interesting sights. The cities and resorts of this side are Simferopol and Bakhchisarai.

The capital of Crimea and the “gateway to the peninsula” is Simferopol. Tourists come here to see: the Kebir-Jami mosque of 1508, the Scythian Naples, the 20-meter Petrovskaya Balka Waterfall, many churches and mosques, caves with their mysterious grottoes. If you are on the way to your holiday destination, if you have time and once you have already found yourself in this city, take a look at the main attractions of the city and its environs.

Bakhchisarai (the former capital of the Crimean Khanate) is a beautiful city with Tatar architecture. It is worth visiting the palace of Khan-Saray, "Sphinxes" of the Churuk-Su river.

When choosing a place for rest with children on the Black Sea coast of the Crimean peninsula, you should pay attention to the following characteristics:

• Remoteness of the sea
• Safe beach
• Not crowded
• Developed infrastructure
• Children's entertainment: water park, dolphinarium, park
• Rental prices
• Prices for the purchase of groceries and food
• Clinics and hospitals

The most popular place among vacationers with children, we can safely call the western coast of Crimea, in particular Evpatoria - a gently sloping flat bottom, shallow water, healing air and waters, velvety delicate fine sand, accessibility of beaches, cheap housing and accommodation, safe and comfortable.

The next most popular is the eastern part of the peninsula. And this is Feodosia, with its similar to the Italian climate, warm sea, developed infrastructure, entertainment for kids.

And as for the south, and "speech is silent" - definitely the resort town of Alushta and its environs, "Big Yalta". In Yalta itself, and in its environs, prices are an order of magnitude higher than on other shores.

Rest in Crimea for youth - where is better

What you need for a youth holiday at sea:

• The sea itself and the beach
• Night clubs and parties until the morning
• Well, at prices, so as not to leave "in shorts"

The coolest and funniest resorts for young people: Yalta and Alushta, Simeiz, Evpatoria, Koktebel and Sudak, Kazantip in Popovka.

Where better to relax in Crimea - reviews of tourists 2017-2018

How many people - so many opinions. You can't please everyone. Here we have collected reviews of people who have already rested and have learned all the delights of a resort beach holiday (both on a tour through a tour operator and by "savages").

Most of the reviews are, of course, positive:

• Mother Olya. See Spit Belyaus, half an hour from Tarkhankut. We were there last year, super. Choose the hotels yourself.
• Anastasia: We had a rest in Peschaniy, near Evpatoria - we liked it. Everything is clean, the sea is great, with a child to relax in peace and quiet is just lovely. But those who want entertainment will not like it very much, and it is not convenient to go on excursions. But the family will soak up the beaches and drink homemade wine in the evenings - that's it!
• Evgeniy. In the western Crimea there is a small, very cozy village of Chernomorskoe. It has the cleanest air on the entire peninsula! The most beautiful and cleanest sea! Nice beaches. Cheap accommodation is offered at every turn. The very thing you need to take a break from the bustle of the city. And also gain strength. We have been going there for three years now. Very like. We find our own accommodation not far from the sea. The choice is huge! Everyone! Recommend!
• Andrey. We rested in Evpatoria in July 2017. We settled on Uritskogo. I liked everything very much. The owners were welcoming and friendly, prompting them where to eat better, where to buy what, where to go. The beach is not far away, the people are really too many. We ate in the dining room, the prices and the choice pleased. In the evenings we walked in Frunze Park. We went on a couple of excursions to the dolphinarium. And all this is somehow relaxed, calm. It turned out not just a trip to the sea, but a real rest, when you have no problems, rush and stress. We decided next year to go back to Evpatoria, to those owners.
• Konstantin. We rested in Alushta in September 2018. I liked everything very much. The size of the city is just that. Not big and not small. The sea is clean, the beaches are well-groomed. Cafes, restaurants and entertainment are enough. Another thing that I liked very much was that it was 30-40 minutes before Yalta and there was no need to push in Yalta itself. There tourists, as they say, have nowhere to fall for an apple. And all the palaces calmly drove around. Themselves without a guided tour. Only they did not manage to get to Sevastopol. This year we will be dropping. The wife, of course, really liked the Crimea. The sea and nature are of course awesome there. You go through the mountains, the grapes grow. Air that you want to inhale twice as much. We liked Alushta very much. And the prices are tolerable.
• Zinaida. In 2018, I was vacationing with my family in Sudak. Our so-called vacation (((lasted 7 days. These 7 days seemed like an eternity to me !!! Already on day 3 I really wanted to return home to Kharkov. Everyone who plans a family vacation, especially with children, Sudak is not at all the place where you can relax and have fun.During our stay in Sudak, and it was July, the people were dark !!! There was nowhere to put a bag on the beach, let alone lie down or even sit down. green with a terrible smell of rotten algae.In general, a very noisy and dirty place, at least this time of year.Our long-planned vacation ended with an infectious disease of the whole family! In general, the most terrible memories of this place remained, although I really love Crimea, especially the South Coast! To everyone who wants to have a good family rest, I recommend to get a charge of vivacity and energy such as Gurzuf, Simeiz, Faros, etc., and for those who want parties and new temporary acquaintances, just need go in the direction of Sudak!
• Victoria. We were in Koktebel, Primorye boarding house) The kids liked it, and my husband and I too. We chose this boarding house because it is convenient for the kids - playgrounds, a swimming pool and much more. 3 meals a day, accommodation in any of the five buildings - at your request. Prices are also relative, from about 500 to 800 rubles per person per day. We were in the 1st building, there is a stunning sea view. There you can order separate meals for the kids, though you will have to pay a little extra.
• Oksana. We rested with a 2-year-old child in Beregovoye, not far from Feodosia. I liked it very much! The beach is very clean, sandy, clear water. We stayed at the Dominica hotel (swimming pool, playground, for children they cook separately what you order).
• Victoria. When we were on vacation in Crimea for the first time, we also went to Beregovoe, where we liked the Priboy base very much, a pool with a waterfall, massage, a salt cave and a playroom and playground for children, whatever you want, our first experience was also with the agency “On 7 Hills ". Honestly, a very wonderful place, even the dolphinarium is very close))
• Alexander. It is generally better not to rest in Crimea. A successful combination of high cost and poor service makes the rest a self-flagellation. Better yet, do not drive domestic cars, because the result is a Mercedes in installments. The only plus is that you don't need a passport. For some, this is a weighty argument, but if you have a passport, then it is better to look at any other country ...

Tips for those who want to have a better vacation in Crimea in 2019

• Book your accommodation in advance. No one wants to run around looking for a place to sleep, especially with children. It's easier to know for sure what awaits you in the future and the place under the roof is not occupied. There are, of course, free rooms or cabins in less popular resorts.
• Excursions. We think that it is worth visiting the sights of the Crimea on your own, rather than ordering them. There is an opinion that local guides and tour guides are "welded" and inflate prices.
• Food and nutrition. If you cook yourself, then definitely, you should buy food in chain stores, or, in extreme cases, on the market. And so, in every resort town there are not expensive canteens and cafes, where you can dine for 500 rubles for two cheaply and comfortably.
• Mobile communications and internet. In fact, you have come to rest, so it is worth using gadgets for reasonable purposes, as needed. And if you can't stand it, get a local SIM card and choose a home with Wi-Fi.
• Money. Although there are many banks on the territory of the peninsula. Nevertheless, we believe that it is better to take cash with you in exchange.
• Children. If you are vacationing with children, then do not forget about the nature of the coast on the beach (sandy, pebble, rocky) and remoteness from the sea. The best solution for families with children in Crimea is the pebble and sandy beaches of the South and West coast.
• Road. Soon they will build a bridge across the Kerch Strait - this will be a joy. It will be much faster and easier to get to your favorite resorts. In the meantime, the road will burden you with time and patience, especially with children (ferry, if by bus or by car, transfers by rail). Expensive, but faster and more comfortable by plane. You can rent a car right on the spot - without an "iron friend" you will be able to visit few places if your vacation is not for 30-40 days. Do not forget about the "Single ticket" yet.

In conclusion, we would like to congratulate you on your decision to relax on the shores of the Black Sea in Crimea and wish you a pleasant rest and pastime in one of the warm, clean and welcoming corners of the planet.

After the events of 2014, when Crimea became part of Russia, one of the most popular resorts in the post-Soviet space became practically inaccessible to residents of some CIS countries. For example, the formerly significant percentage of tourists from Belarus is now unlikely to go to the peninsula, although just three years ago Crimea was one of the most relevant routes for a relatively inexpensive vacation for Belarusians. But today it is not so easy to get there: firstly, it is possible only from the territory of Russia (a very long distance), and secondly, crossing the border between Russia and Crimea may become a reason for refusing to issue a permit to enter the territory of Ukraine ...

True, buying air tickets Moscow-Simferopol will greatly facilitate your way to your destination, but in this case, the main advantage of a trip to Crimea is lost: air ticket prices "bite", so they can cost you a very significant amount, and then your budget summer vacation will be by no means not budgetary. Russians also complain that the annexation of Crimea disappointed tourists who rushed to the peninsula. The road is difficult, prices in Crimea have jumped exorbitantly both for housing, which does not correspond to service at all, and for food. Although, of course, nature, the sea and the sights of the peninsula have not been canceled - everything is just as beautiful here, and an informative tourist has where to go and what to see.

Crimea - where is it cheaper or better?

The peninsula has a huge number of places for recreation, at different prices, with different infrastructure, conditions, nature and attractions. If you are going to Crimea for the first time, or have not been there for a long time, then our advice will help you.

From a budget holiday and an uncrowded one - choose the eastern direction, the outskirts of Evpatoria will be the best option for families with children - clean beaches, shallow waters, reasonable prices. Also, rest with children will suit you on the Azov coast - shallow, warm, not crowded, prices do not bite.

The average price level with an average infrastructure will be in the villages of Nikolaevka, Peschanka, which is not far from Simferopol, and this gives a lot of advantages, for example, for independent trips to places of interest.

The most popular is the South Crimea, but prices there are going through the roof. In Yalta, they are inflated to the skies, however, a little further from it, in villages like Miskhor or Alupka, it is already much cheaper, and you can find quite decent options. For the discerning tourist, the South Coast is suitable - in addition to the beautiful nature, it offers a higher level of service and many excursions. As for Foros or Alushta, the prices there are also not cheap, but thanks to the many attractions and beautiful nature they justify themselves.

Where to relax in 2017 - reviews of tourists about Crimea

As mentioned above, the reviews are now very different - from positive with a plus, to sharply negative with a big minus. Of course, those who travel to Crimea with tents, wander in the mountains, admire the beauty, or visit the sights in their car, and regardless of the service and prices, get pleasure, he gets it. And those who have traveled abroad before and are used to good service are terribly dissatisfied. But we will read the reviews of tourists, and we will find out for ourselves - where to go on vacation in Crimea.

Marina: In 2015, my daughter and husband and I rested in Zaozernoye, near Evpatoria. The beaches are clean, there is no abundance of people, like in Yalta, for example, the sea is wonderful. We chose the Sea of ​​Happiness boarding house and it met our expectations. The food is excellent, the sea is nearby, my daughter ran around the beaches all day, played with the kids, and in the evenings we sipped delicious Crimean wine in a cozy gazebo and were happy. The vacation was great, for families with children I recommend this place to everyone.

Victoria: we rested in Gurzuf, drove with our own car, so the impressions are just awful! The village itself is dirty, there are no parking lots, housing prices are crazy, and the service is zero, 2,500 paid for an apartment. The prices in the shops are just space, the beaches are overcrowded. The only thing that gave at least some positive was visiting the sights and the very nature of Crimea, chic and impressive. Boat trips, Ai-Petri, palaces left an indelible impression. But I would not advise Gurzuf to anyone if they came to live comfortably. For exploring the beauty of the Crimea with inexpensive housing will go.

Advice: near all the sights there are some suspicious types who demand money for parking - give them half (we paid 50 rubles), they will immediately lag behind, they will also advise what is where for what, they will kindly tell you where to go and what to see.

Maksim: last year in July we managed to go to Yalta. It's dirty, there are an incredible number of people, the beaches are packed, the prices are over the top! We moved to Miskhor - calmly, comfortably, resting in silence with the children is just lovely. I also liked it in Alupka, but the beach there is very tiny. But Vorontsovsky Park is divine, it covers all the disadvantages!

Anastasia: We rested in Peschaniy, near Evpatoria - we liked it. Everything is clean, the sea is great, with a child to relax in peace and quiet is just lovely. But those who want entertainment will not like it very much, and it is not convenient to go on excursions. But the family will soak up the beaches and drink homemade wine in the evenings - that's it!

George: in November we rested in Yalta - our impressions. We are from Siberia, you won't be scared by the weather, although it was already cold, but we ran over, saw enough sights, the nature is beautiful. In Yalta, prices are overpriced, dirty, did not like it. We ate in the “Home-style dining room” - tasty and not expensive, we went to the Pud supermarket for groceries - the prices were at least adequate. We went and went on excursions on their own - decently, I'll tell you, they saved on this, from each excursion in the wallet a couple of thousand saved remained. And don't get in a taxi - it's very expensive, and you won't really see anything!