Stretching from Foros to Sudak. Nowadays, the South Coast has everything you need for a great vacation: sanatoriums, children's camps, hotels and campings; the beaches are equipped with water entertainment centers. The audience is very diverse - it is comfortable here for families with children, for avid party-goers, and for those who are eager to enrich themselves with new knowledge and impressions on vacation.

For young travelers, there are water parks, zoos, aquariums, dolphinariums and even a crocodile farm. The largest selection of entertainment for young people - in big cities... There are bars and clubs on the beaches and promenades, beach and foam parties are held at night. For those who cannot imagine rest without excursions, the South Coast is full of architectural and natural attractions - palaces, peaks, observation platforms, cable cars. And the famous Swallow's Nest is also here.

Resorts of the southern coast of Crimea

The southern coast is the hottest and most popular part of the peninsula among tourists. It stretches from the Balaklava Cape Aya to Mount Kara-Dag in Sudak and unites about 20 cities and towns. The central region of the southern coast - Big Yalta - includes Yalta and Alupka, as well as several smaller resorts: Gurzuf, Gaspru, Simeiz, Foros and others. Tourists come here for recreational and beach holiday, diluted with an excursion program. Local health resorts treat pulmonary, cardiovascular and nervous diseases, and the beaches have everything you need to comfortable rest.

For the abundance of palaces and cathedrals, Big Yalta was nicknamed the cultural treasury of the Crimea.

To get around its many palaces, mansions and cathedrals, one vacation is not enough. Historical sightseeing can be alternated with a visit to the Skazka Zoo, Nikitsky Botanical Garden, Massandra Winery and Atlantis Water Park.

Fans of active recreation can walk along the mountain trails, take a horse ride, learn the basics of diving or go in for speleotourism.

Similar conditions for recreation are offered by the neighboring Big Alushta. However, it is not so crowded, which attracts families with children. The easternmost resort of the South Coast, Sudak, has become a Mecca for divers who liked its water area with underwater caves, grottoes and tunnels. There are also interesting objects on land. For example, the famous Genoese fortress, where the annual festival of knightly art "Genoese helmet" is held.

Another favorite place for divers is Balaklava. It is a calm resort town where the main entertainment is related to the sea - beach holidays, fishing, yacht trips and others. On both sides of the Balaklava Bay there are semi-wild rocky beaches with clear water.

The most atmospheric resort on the southern coast is Koktebel. Creative youth traditionally gather here and various thematic festivals are held. Of the active sports, paragliding and aeronautics are developed.

How to get to the South Coast of Crimea

Travel time by bus depends not only on the mileage, but also on the number of stops. Thus, a direct flight from Simferopol to Yalta will take only 1.5 hours and will cost about 250 RUB. The same path with all stops will stretch for 2.5 hours.

Trolleybuses are also in demand among tourists. The most popular route is Simferopol - Yalta, it is chosen for the picturesque views of the Black Sea coast. The trip lasts almost 2.5 hours and costs 145 RUB. Yalta is also connected by trolleybus with Alushta and Krasnokamenka. These flights are served by the company "Krymtrolleybus" (office site). It also launched in 2015 aeroexpress trains from the airport to the railway station in Simferopol. In high season, they run at 10-minute intervals, the maximum ticket price is 50 RUB. An alternative to buses and trolleybuses is private minibuses. Travel in them is not much more expensive than in buses, but time costs are reduced by 1.5-2 times.

Tickets are sold at the ticket offices of bus stations or directly in transport. Baggage must be paid for separately. There are no problems with public transport inside the resorts of the South Coast, as well as outside them. Regular flights connect all areas of the cities, the fare is from 10 to 15 RUB. In small villages like Partenit public transport no, you will have to travel on foot, by taxi or by bike.

Rent a Car

It is more comfortable to explore the resorts and sights of the southern coast of Crimea by car - you do not need to dock public transport flights and depend on group excursion programs. It is convenient to start the journey from Sevastopol, where the road goes from Simferopol through Bakhchisarai. A mountain highway with a serpentine road leads to the Feodosia region from the Crimean capital to Koktebel itself. In general, the roads in this part of Crimea are not bad and safe, there are no such steep serpentines as in the Caucasus. IN large cities and there are traffic jams on intercity routes during the high season. Can be found free parking, but for most attractions you will have to pay for parking - 50-60 RUB per hour.

You can rent a car at the Simferopol airport or book in advance via the Internet. There are international (Rentalcars, Futoeurope, Hertz and others) or local (Bas-rent and Avtorokat-krym.rf) rental offices in the region. The cost of renting a budget foreign car in June-August will cost at least 1500 RUB / day. In the off-season, prices are reduced to 800-900 RUB. Read more about the features of car rental in Crimea.

Hotels

There is a wide range of accommodation options on the South Coast - hotels and hotels of various "stars", boarding houses, recreation centers, campings, hostels, private houses and apartments. The largest number of rooms and high prices- in Yalta, there are the most luxurious hotels in the region. For a night in high season, you will have to pay 6000 - 15 000 RUB for two. If you want privacy, you can rent a house or townhouse. The range of prices is large - from 3000 for a double room to 35 000 RUB for a cottage for 10-12 people per day. For a night in an economy class room in a private hotel or boarding house, they will ask for a minimum of 2000-2500 RUB.

Those who want to save money and stay in Yalta should look for free places in hostels - 600-1000 RUB per bed in a shared room.

The cost of living in villages in the vicinity of Yalta and Alushta is somewhat lower. There, for 1500 RUB you can book a room with amenities and air conditioning. In a boarding house, this price often includes a minimum set of wellness procedures and meals. Similar prices for housing in Sudak, Koktebel and Balaklava.

For lovers of outdoor recreation, guarded campsites are equipped along the coast. Accommodation in them in your own tent costs an average of 250-300 RUB, a place for a car - 200 RUB. The price includes the use of shower and toilet.

The beaches of the South Coast

The South Coast is a strip of land stretching between the ridges of the Crimean Mountains and the Black Sea. In the widest places, it does not exceed 8 km. Due to the peculiarities of the relief, the beaches in this part of the peninsula are narrow, small-pebbled, mostly of artificial origin. There is no silt at the bottom, so the sea water is clean and transparent. Pollution level is low even within the line large resorts- Yalta and Alushta.

The cleanest water in Foros - thanks to two powerful currents, it is constantly renewed.

Most of the beaches are focused on a comfortable civilized rest. For those who value infrastructure, the coast of Yalta is suitable - the beaches of Central, Dolphin, Massandrovsky, Nikitsky and others. Admission is free. On the territory there are cafes, restaurants, rental of beach paraphernalia and sports equipment, water activities, and on Massandrovsky - even boutiques and a VIP-zone. Renting a bungalow costs RUB 500 per hour or RUB 1500 per day, an umbrella rental will cost at least RUB 100, and a sun lounger - RUB 200. Tourists with children will love the uncrowded beaches. Maurice Torez and Livadiyskiy with a gentle entrance to the water. Alternatively, you can consider the coast of Alushta, which is distinguished by a wide and clean coastline.

Wild deep-water beaches can be found in the bays and capes of the western part of Big Yalta: in Simeiz at the foot of the Swan Rock, in the Love Bay east of Alushta, in Dvuyakhkornaya and Fox bays near Koktebel. On some of them, it will not be possible to stay alone - informals and nudists gather in Fox Bay.

Of the semi-wild beaches, Raduga in the Alupka area and Yashmovy near Cape Fiolent, between Balaklava and Sevastopol, deserve attention. The latter attracts tourists with beautiful views and clear water.

Diving

Divers come to the South Coast for picturesque underwater landscapes, wrecks and ancient artifacts. One of the best diving spots is Cape Meganom near Sudak. The water here is clean and clear, even inclement weather will not interfere with the exploration of grottoes, niches, caves and tunnels. An equally interesting landscape and an underwater lake can be seen in Robber Bay near Novy Svet. Nearby is Love Bay - ideal for beginners and family diving. Ancient artifacts and wrecks of ancient ships rest at the bottom of Zelenaya Bay. Cape Aya near Balaklava is also popular among divers. In addition to caves and grottoes, they are attracted by the dry cargo ship Vinovoz and Alley of Anchors. In the Yalta region, there are interesting karst caves under the Swallow's Nest and fragments of ships.

There are dive centers in every more or less large resort town. Most of them specialize in test dives and equipment rental. The average cost of a dive is 2500 RUB, it includes equipment, instructions, transfer and the swim itself. Renting a package of equipment will cost 1200-1500 RUB.

Treatment on the South Coast

It has long been known about the healing properties of the South Coast climate; back in the 19th century, health resorts were built here, in which they were treated for tuberculosis and broncho-pulmonary diseases. Also, staying here will benefit people suffering from hypertension, vascular diseases of the brain, neurocircular dystonia or having problems with the functions of the musculoskeletal system. Several institutions are focused on the rehabilitation of children with cerebral palsy. The most unusual technique in this direction is dolphin therapy. It is used in the Partenit Dolphinarium and at several other resorts. Most health resorts and sanatoriums are open all year round.

Scientists argue that there are only two places on our planet where the air is so saturated with ions and phytoncides that it is capable of curing many diseases - the Cote d'Azur in France and the South Coast of Crimea.

The range of treatment procedures depends on the specific resort and institution. Most of them use mud therapy with the use of Saki mud, circular shower, massages, pearl baths, aromatherapy and physiotherapy exercises. Some health resorts have pools with sea or fresh water. The price per day in the South Coast sanatoriums varies from 2500 to 8000 RUB. The price includes accommodation, three meals a day, training in gyms and swimming pools and a set of wellness procedures.

What to bring

Among the banal magnets and shell souvenirs at the resorts, you can find very unique gizmos. Decorations and crafts made from juniper and beech growing on the peninsula are widely sold. Of these, local craftsmen make coasters for dishes, figurines, combs and much more. Prices start at RUB 100. And in Yalta, you can find authentic handmade jewelry made of ancient Crimean pine from the workshop "Scythians we".

Before buying souvenirs, make sure that they are authentic and not brought from China - at least check for the inscription “Made in China” on the label.

Of the edibles, teas and collections of medicinal herbs growing on the slopes of the Crimean mountains are in demand. And also fig or rose petal jam. Another visiting card of the South Coast is Massandra wines. You can buy and taste them during a tour of the plant in Massandra or in the brand stores of Yalta, Alushta, Alupka and other resort towns. On average, a bottle of vintage wine will cost RUB 500-700.

Cuisine and restaurants of the South Coast

Crimean cuisine is a kind of mix of Tatar, Russian, Ukrainian, Armenian, Mediterranean and Asian cuisines. The menus of restaurants and cafes are full of names of well-known dishes. In the local eateries you can taste borsch, dumplings, lagman, shashlik, pilaf, Greek salad, dolma, cabbage rolls, oriental sweets and Massandra wines. The chefs often interpret familiar dishes in their own way with the help of local products and herbs, which gives them a new, unusual taste.

South Coast restaurants attract tourists with colorful interiors and panoramic views. For the sake of aesthetic pleasure, it is worth visiting "Uchan-Su" next to the waterfall of the same name, the restaurant " Old Crimea"On the 12th km of the Yalta-Alushta highway, the Orange fusion cafe in Yalta or the Kusto gastrobar at the terminal station of the Yalta-Gorka cable car.

Food prices depend on the resort and the level of the restaurant; Yalta is considered the most expensive in the South Coast in this regard. A snack at a shawarma, pancake or other fast food outlet will cost about RUB 200 for two. Average bill for lunch in a cozy cafe with national cuisine will be 500-1000 RUB. In expensive restaurants, you will have to leave about 3000 RUB.

Entertainment and attractions

Unique natural and architectural monuments are concentrated on the southern coast of Crimea. To see at least half of them, you have to ride along the entire coast. Among the must-see places are the Swallow's Nest Castle in the village of Gaspra. This structure, located on a 40-meter steep cliff, has become a symbol of the peninsula. Another iconic place with stunning panoramic views is the Gazebo of the Winds in Gurzuf. It is located on the rocky ledge of the Shaan-Kaya peak on the territory of the Crimean nature reserve.

The first two served as a summer residence for members of the royal family. Now there are paid museum expositions inside. Admission to the parks adjacent to the palaces is free. Livadia is periodically closed for official events; on these days you can walk to the palace of the Emir of Bukhara, which stands nearby.

Uchan-Su, and between Alushta and Sudak, in the valley of the Sotera River, the Geyser waterfall is hidden. This place is also famous for the bizarre geological monument Stone Mushrooms.

Fans of outdoor activities will be interested in walking along the Ayu-Dag mountain, where the hiking trail from Partenit leads. It passes through the observation deck, which offers a beautiful view of the Black Sea, and descends to the secluded beaches at the foot. No less interesting route begins in Sudak and goes through the Alchak-Kaya nature reserve. Those who prefer unhurried walks in nature will like the Nikitsky Botanical Garden and the Skazka zoo, where about 120 species of animals live, the Sea Aquarium, entrance ticket for an adult it costs 500 RUB. Or a trip to the Yalta crocodilarium, where you can see more than 100 species of crocodiles, turtles, lizards, reptiles and other reptiles and amphibians. Older children will be interested in the Alushta park "Crimea in miniature". On its territory under open air 12 times reduced copies of the main Crimean sights have been recreated.

Weather

The weather on the South Coast is different from the rest of the peninsula. Thanks to the Crimean mountains, which reliably shelter the resorts from cold winds, the local climate resembles the Mediterranean and subtropics. A sultry, dry summer lasts from May to October. However, it is easier to transfer here than in resort towns Italy and Spain. Freshness is brought by the breeze blowing from the sea and mountains.

The hottest time is mid to late summer. In September, the temperature drops - a good time to get a bronze tan and not burn out. The sea, on the contrary, warms up to the maximum mark. In November, a warm winter with rains and thick fogs enters into law. In April, it becomes warm in spring, and in May the Crimeans are already doing their first heats.

Most tourists going on vacation to Crimea choose the southern coast of Crimea as their place of residence, which gained popularity as a resort area back in the 19th century. Speaking of the Crimean southern coast, they mean the resort areas of Big Yalta and Big Alushta, stretching from Foros to Sudak.
Nowadays, the South Coast has everything you need for a great vacation: sanatoriums, children's camps, hotels and campings; the beaches are equipped with water entertainment centers (rental of water skis, aquabikes). The audience is very diverse - it is comfortable here for families with children, for avid party-goers, and for those who are eager to enrich themselves with new knowledge and impressions on vacation.

Resorts of the southern coast of Crimea: Foros, Simeiz, Alupka, Miskhor, Koreiz, Gaspra, Yalta, Massandra, Livadia, Gurzuf, Partenit, Aivazovskoe, professorial corner of Alushta, Malorechenskoe, Solnechnogorskoe, Rybachye, Morskoe, Veseloe, Solnechnaya Valley.

A huge number of attractions are concentrated on the South Coast: museums, temples, luxurious palaces(Massandrovsky, Vorontsovsky) and garden and park complexes (the most famous is the Livadia palace and park ensemble). Children are expected at the Yalta Zoo and at the Glade of Fairy Tales. Fans of outdoor activities will love the opportunity to take a walk along picturesque places or ride a horse along narrow mountain trails. And even in winter, the southern coast of Crimea awaits guests - the mountains are covered with dense snow, ideal for skiing and sledging.

Winters on the southern coast of Crimea are mild - temperatures rarely drop below zero, and the air is usually dry. From the cold northern winds the area is protected by a mountain range.
A well-developed transport network allows you to combine different types of recreation on the coast. For example, you can settle at the foot of the Swallow's Nest, in quiet Gaspra, and in the evenings you can have fun in noisy Yalta.

Treatment on the South Coast
It has long been known about the healing properties of the South Coast climate. Back in the 19th century, health resorts were built here, in which they were treated for tuberculosis and broncho-pulmonary diseases. It will also be beneficial to stay on the SCC for people suffering from hypertension, vascular diseases of the brain, neurocircular dystonia, or having problems with the functions of the musculoskeletal system. Dolphin therapy classes are held here for children with cerebral palsy. Most spas and sanatoriums on the south coast are open year-round.

Scientists say that there are only two places on our planet in which the air is so saturated with ions and phytoncides that it is capable of curing many diseases - the Cote d'Azur in France and the South Coast of Crimea.

South Coast, view from the Ilyas-Kaya mountain

GEOGRAPHY OF THE SKY
The southern coast of Crimea (Crimean cattle. Yalı Boyu) is one of the most important and most popular seaside zones of resort treatment, recreation and tourism in the former USSR; includes resort cities Alupka, Yalta, Alushta, Feodosia, Sudak and numerous resort villages and resort areas. It occupies a strip of the Black Sea coast of Crimea on the southern slope of the Main ridge of the Crimean Mountains from Cape Aya in the west (in other sources, the Fiolent or Sarych capes are also indicated as the extreme western points of the South Coast of Crimea) to the Kara-Dag massif in the east with a length of about 150 km and a width of 2-8 km. Occupies the territory of Sevastopol (partly), Yalta, Alushta, Sudak and partly Feodosia regions of Crimea.

night on the Black Sea, pos. Ponizovka

Terrain and climate
Gently hilly surface, composed of clay shale and limestone; South coast Crimea is bounded from the north by a steep ledge of Yaila - the main ridge of the Crimean mountains (which in winter protects from cold winds from the north), which abruptly drops off to the sea in most of its part - in the section from Cape Aya to Alushta (this area - in a narrow sense - is usually called South Coast). In the region of Gurzuf there is a peculiar dome-shaped mountain-laccolith Ayudag (Bear Mountain), near Koktebel - the ancient volcanic massif Karadag.

Despite the diversity of natural vegetation of the Mediterranean type (oak-juniper forests with undergrowth of evergreen and deciduous shrubs; on the slope of Yaila there are forests of beech, oak, Crimean pine), the landscape of the South Coast of Crimea is largely determined by decorative, including exotic, garden -park plantings: widespread Himalayan and Lebanese cedars, cypresses, laurels, magnolias, ivy; pears (including duchess, bergamot), apricots, peaches, figs, persimmons are cultivated; vast vineyards; Californian mammoth tree, Spanish gorse, etc. grow. To E from Alushta The main ridge of the Crimean mountains becomes lower, begins to recede from the coastal strip. The terrain between Alushta and Sudak is rugged, alternating small plateau-like protrudings far into the sea mountain ranges and hollows descending to the sea with pebble beaches. Short mountain rivers: Ulu-Uzen with the Golovinsky waterfall, Biyuk-Uzen with the Dzhur-Dzhur waterfall, Sudak, etc. Coastal ridges and hills are covered with shrub vegetation. Wide hollows are used for vineyards.

The main natural healing factor is the subtropical climate of the Mediterranean type.

The winter is mild and rainy. average temperature January is +4 ° C, daytime temperature is 7 ° C; In any winter month, there are often days with temperatures between 15 and 20 ° C. In winter, on the southern coast of Crimea, frosts are usually rare and short-term, and winter is accompanied by a maximum of precipitation (rain and sleet) - the bulk of the annual precipitation falls in November-March (400 mm; in April-October - less than 240 mm; average precipitation - about 600 mm / year). Relative humidity 72%. Cloudy weather prevails. Days with strong (15 m / s) east wind and storm are possible.
In spring, predominantly unstable, windy weather is observed. Frosts are possible until the end of March. The average daily temperature in April is 14 ° C. Relative humidity 69%.

Summer is long, sunny, dry (hot). The holiday season runs from early May to late October - longer than in some Mediterranean countries. The average temperature in July (and August) is about 24 ° C, during the daytime it is 28 ° C (the absolute maximum is 39 ° C, in recent years - and more; on average 150 days a year, the average daily temperature is above 15 ° C). The heat is softened by sea breezes. Precipitation occurs more often in the form of showers; average number of days in July with precipitation - 7, with thunderstorms - 5. Relative humidity approx. 55%. Swimming from June to October; the temperature of the surface layers of sea water near the coast in January-February is 4-6 ° C, in July-August - up to 26 ° C, however, sharp drops in temperature are possible - up to 13-16 ° C during upwellings (sometimes northern winds drive warm surface water , as a result of which the water temperature near the coast drops sharply by 10 ° C or more, followed by a slow increase).

Warm, dry and sunny autumn is the best time of the year. The average (daily average) temperature in October is 14 ° C, the daytime temperature is about 19 ° C. September, like August, has the least amount of precipitation. Relative humidity 62%. The first frosts are at the end of November. The number of hours of sunshine per year is 2,200-2,360. The peculiarities of the climate of the eastern part of the southern coast of Crimea are hotter and drier weather in summer, lower relative humidity in autumn (53% in Sudak in September), colder winter months.

Crimea, South Coast, Devil's Ladder

The history of the resort area
The southern coast of Crimea has gained fame as a resort area since the middle of the 19th century. On the advice of the outstanding clinician S.P.Botkin, the southern coast of Crimea became a place of treatment for Empress Maria Alexandrovna, who suffered from tuberculosis. In 1899, on the initiative of Princess Maria Baryatinskaya, the Yalta sanatorium in memory of Emperor Alexander III, the first anti-tuberculosis sanatorium in Europe, was laid on the site granted by Nicholas II.
Health paths (by analogy with German terrenkurs) were laid in Crimea also on the recommendation of S.P. Botkin. By order of Tsar Nicholas II, in the years 1900-1901 in the Crimean Livadia was built a "horizontal path" 6580 m long at an altitude of 140 m above sea level. The royal path is also called the health path, where almost everyone works curative factors subtropical climate of the resort. Three Russian emperors traveled along it: Alexander II, Alexander III, Nicholas II. Observation platforms on Pendikul Mountain were specially equipped for them. The Botkin trail was laid by members of the Yalta branch of the Crimean-Caucasian Mountain Club in 1901-1902, after the death of the famous doctor SP Botkin, who for the first time highly appreciated the healing properties of the climate of the southern coast of Crimea. Wandering through the mountain forest, it rises to the Stavri-Kaya rock (760 m above sea level), from where a unique panorama of Yalta and its environs opens.
Due to the popularity among the aristocracy of the Russian Empire in the late 19th - early 20th centuries, there was intensive construction of summer palaces and villas, of which the most famous are Livadia, Massandrovsky, Vorontsov, Yusupov palaces and Dyulber.

Southern coast of Crimea Crimea, Meganom

Resorts of the southern coast of Crimea
The South Coast resort area of ​​Crimea is a world famous resort region, which includes from the north-east to the south-west and west of the city
(in brackets - villages and resort areas):
Sudak (Planerskoye, Crimean Primorye (20 and 29 km south-west of the Feodosia railway station), and Morskoye), Alushta (Kanaka, Rybachye, Malorechenskoye, Work Corner, Karasan (Utyos) and Frunzenskoye), Yalta, and Alupka (Shevchenkovo, formerly Alupka-Sara), and resort villages (which practically all, together with Alupka, are part of the administrative-territorial subordination of Big Yalta):
Gurzuf (and Artek), Dolossy, Livadia (Oreanda; Mountain health resort, formerly Ereklik), Gaspra, Koreiz (Mishor), and Simeiz (Blue Bay, Ponizovka, Parkovoe, Castropol), Foros (Mellas (Mukhalatka)), Batiliman ( + Laspi; 3 km southeast of Sevastopol; on Cape Aya), etc.

For treatment on the South Bank, mainly chronic specific (tuberculosis) and nonspecific (chronic bronchitis, chronic pneumonia, bronchial asthma) respiratory diseases are indicated; as well as the cardiovascular and nervous systems - neurocirculatory dystonia, the initial stages of hypertension and vascular diseases of the brain; metabolic disorders. Along with climate-thalassotherapy, drinking treatment of diseases of the digestive system of mines is also carried out. spring water in the resort area Melas, grape treatment (September-November).
The resorts of the southern coast of Crimea are located at a relatively small distance from each other, however, despite the common features, they also have their own characteristic features and even in one resort area the microclimates are sometimes different. This difference is due to the topography of the area, the presence or absence of a forest-park zone and a more favorable inclination of the territory to the sun.

In the Crimean Research Institute of Physical Methods of Treatment and Medical Climatotherapy named after V.I. I.M.Sechenov's method of comparative analysis revealed that the health potential of the Crimea is higher than that of most foreign resorts. In terms of the complex of climatic factors, the resorts of the South Coast of Crimea are closest to the classic sea resorts and the Cote d'Azur. But these seaside foreign resorts developed not as medical, but as recreational ones. In terms of the therapeutic focus, the development of the sanatorium network, the resorts of the South Coast have no analogues.

Southern coast of Crimea Castropol, Crimea

ATTRACTIONS OF THE SOUTH COAST OF CRIMEA
Alupka park
Alupkinsky Park (another name - Vorontsovsky Park) is a magnificent park that makes up a single ensemble with the Vorontsovsky Palace.
Alupka Park is located on the territory of Alupka, which is part of Big Yalta.

Armenian Church in Yalta
The Armenian Church in Yalta vaguely resembles ancient temple Hripsime (VII-XII centuries) in Echmiadzin. The building, built in 1909-1014 by the architect G. Ter-Mikelov according to the sketches of the famous artist Vardges Surenyants, stands on a steep mountain slope. An ingenious solution to the device of the ceremonial approach to the church.

Vorontsov Palace
The Vorontsov Palace is located in Alupka near Mount Ai-Petri, at its very foot. The former summer residence of the prominent statesman of Russia M. Vorontsov is now a museum. A monument of landscape gardening is especially honored by tourists - a beautiful park is laid out next to the palace.

Dulber Palace
Dulber Palace is one of the palaces of the Southshore, from which it takes your breath with admiration. The asymmetrical building with luxurious decoration and the proud name Dulber (which means "beautiful" in Arabic) seems like an amazing illusion of sight from a magical oriental fairy tale.

Kichkine Palace
In a captivating place near Miskhor, where the air is saturated with iodine and the smell of juniper, the Kichkine Palace lurks among the greenery. For almost a hundred years, this "baby" (as its name is translated from the Turkic language) has experienced many interesting events.

Charax Palace
Estate "Kharaks" - South Coast Palace, famous for its interesting architecture... Its author is the builder of the famous Livadia Palace, Yalta architect Nikolai Krasnov. In addition, the territory of the Kharak Park is notable for the fact that it is one of the warmest places on the southern coast of Crimea.

House-Museum of A.P. Chekhov in Yalta
In 1898 A.P. Chekhov moved to Yalta for permanent residence on the advice of doctors together with his mother and sister Maria. A year later, in the village of Verkhnyaya Ashutka, on the outskirts of the city, he built a house. Teachers and doctors came to him for advice, patients came for help. Many prominent figures of literature and art visited Anton Pavlovich at the "White Dacha". the south coast of Crimea

swallow's Nest
The Swallow's Nest is a monument of architecture and history, located on the 40-meter-high Aurora cliff of Cape Ai-Todor in the village of Gaspra. The structure resembles a medieval knight's castle like the Belem Tower or the Villa Miramare near Trieste. The swallow's nest has become a kind of emblem of the southern coast of Crimea.

House-Museum of Beketov
House-Museum of Academician of Architecture A.N. Beketov is the building of an outstanding Ukrainian architect, whose works decorate many cities of Ukraine. The exposition of the museum includes memorial things, paintings by A.N. Beketov during his stay in Crimea.

Cable car to Ai-Petri
The cable car "Miskhor - Ai-Petri" is one of those sights that cannot be missed when you come to Crimea on vacation. The breathtaking ascent to a height of over a thousand meters above the most beautiful landscapes is mesmerizing. You have just been by the sea - and now, 15 minutes later, on a high mountain peak Ai-Petrinsky plateau.

Cosmo-Domianovsky Monastery
The Cosmo-Domianovsky Monastery was founded in 1856 in the mountains according to the conception of Saint Innocent, at a well-revered source for a long time, on which many healings took place. According to one of the legends, he made his way out of the earth with the prayers of the holy doctors-unmercenaries Cosmas and Damian who had been in exile in the Crimea.

Fortress Aluston
Aluston is a Byzantine (later - Genoese) fortress in Crimea, an architectural monument, now located in the center of the city of Alushta. The ruins of the fortress have become one of the main attractions of the city. Fortress Aluston was built in the 6th century. Its area was originally about 0.25 hectares.

Livadia Palace and Park Complex Southern Coast of Crimea

The Livadia architectural and park complex is one of the outstanding monuments of architectural and park art.

The palace was built in 1910-1911. designed by architect N.P. Krasnov in the traditions of the Italian Renaissance using elements of Gothic and Eastern architecture.

Literary Memorial Museum of Lesya Ukrainka in Yalta
Ukrainian poetess Lesya Ukrainka suffered from bone tuberculosis since childhood. The disease forced her to live in the south, including in the Crimea. On her first visit to Yalta, she stopped at first at the Marino Hotel, and then moved to st. Ekaterininskaya 8, in which the exposition is now deployed, telling about her life and work in the Crimea.

Massandra Palace
Massandra Palace (also known as the Palace of Alexander III) is a unique palace and park ensemble. According to numerous tourists, this place has its own unique charm. If you have an hour of free time when visiting Massandra, we recommend spending it on an unforgettable tour of the Massandra Palace.

Church of the Resurrection of Christ
The Church of the Resurrection of Christ is a church above the village of Foros, built in 1892 on a steep cliff - Red Rock. The building is 400 meters above sea level. Monument of Russian architecture of the XIX century. Simferopol Diocese of the UOC Moscow Patriarchate. the south coast of Crimea

Museum of the writer I.S. Shmeleva in Alushta
This is the only museum of the famous Russian writer on the territory of the CIS. It is located next to the House-Museum of Academician A.N. Beketov, in a house that in the past also belonged to the Beketov family. The house where Ivan Shmelev lived is adobe, in two small rooms with a veranda, located next to the former estate of S.N. Sergeev-Tsensky.

Museum of S.N. Sergeev-Tsensky
The museum is located in the house where from 1906 to 1941 and from 1946 to 1958 he lived and worked famous writer, Academician Sergei Nikolaevich Sergeev-Tsensky. In two departments of the museum - memorial and literary - almost all materials related to his life and work are collected. The writer's library has been preserved, in which there are many rare books.

Yalta embankment
Lenin Embankment is the central walking street of Yalta, one of the oldest streets in the city. The promenade is lined with palm trees and is filled with a continuous string of attractions, bars, cafes and restaurants. The architecture is woven in a variety of styles; it is faced with polychrome red granite and light gray porphyry.

Nikitsky Botanical Garden
Nikitsky Botanical Garden is a complex research institution. It is the most famous and popular of the South Coast parks that combine nature, history, art and science. His collection contains about 30 thousand plants from all over the world. Located on the southern coast of Crimea between the village of Nikita and the Black Sea.

Glade of fairy tales
Above Yalta, above the South Coast Highway in a wooded gorge, there is a Glade of Fairy Tales, a museum of sculpture and floristry, folk decorative arts. Over 200 sculptures made of wood, decorative stone, plexiglass, copper, aluminum, moss were placed in the open air; hundreds of fairy tale heroes were made of various materials.

Ai-Petri South coast of Crimea

Seaside park of Yalta
Seaside Park is the favorite brainchild of Yalta residents. On the site of the wastelands of Yalta, which were here before the war, they created an extensive park with a mass of decorative trees and shrubs. Along the alleys - flowers and among them magic roses of Yalta.

Roman Catholic Church in Yalta
The Roman Catholic church was built in 1914 using compositional and plastic techniques of Western European medieval architecture. Located on the bank of the Uchan-Su river in Yalta, the church is an elongated structure. The masonry of the walls and the carving of the profiles are especially careful.

Cathedral of St. Alexander Nevsky
The Cathedral of the Holy Blessed Prince Alexander Nevsky is the main Orthodox cathedral in Yalta, one of the city's attractions. The cathedral was built at the end of the 19th century in honor of the Russian Emperor Alexander II, who died at the hands of the People's Will.

Old streets of Gurzuf
It is pleasant to stroll through the old streets of Gurzuf and look at the old houses of pre-revolutionary construction. Sometimes you can even get confused and get lost among these streets. The village of Gurzuf itself is small in area - all its streets can be walked around in about two hours. The more ancient, seaside part of Gurzuf has retained its medieval flavor.

Foros park
The most noteworthy place in the park is Paradise - "Paradise" with six picturesquely located at different levels, well-arranged artificial lakes, a single cascade of which is framed by century-old cypresses, yews, cedars, and scarlet.

Southern coast of Crimea mountains above Foros

Temple of the Archangel Michael
The modern temple of the Archangel Michael, built in 2006 on the site of a vacant lot, is very popular with parishioners and tourists. For 5 years of its existence, the temple has received the unofficial status of a new architectural landmark.

Temple-lighthouse of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker South coast of Crimea

The Malorechensky Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker is the only lighthouse temple on the peninsula in memory of those who died on the waters and travelers. The religious building of the temple-lighthouse is located near Alushta in the village of Malorechenskoye on a cliff. It is laid on a high cliff above the sea and is visible from many points on the southern coast of the peninsula.

Yusupov Palace
In Miskhor there is a palace and park complex built by the famous architect I.P. Krasnov for one of the most famous aristocratic dynasties - the Yusupovs. The palace was built in a neo-Romanesque style with elements of the Italian Renaissance. Palace park- a monument of landscape architecture - the work of the gardener Karl Kebach. the south coast of Crimea

CITIES AND RESORTS SKIRT
Yalta
There is a legend that in ancient times a Greek ship was wrecked in the Black Sea. There was fog and a heavy storm at that time. The wave crashed the ship, and the sailors on the logs tried to save their lives, although in such weather they did not believe that they would survive. In the morning the storm subsided and the fog cleared. The shore appeared in the distance. The sailors shouted: "Yialos!" and this is how Yalta got its first name. Then the city grew, and the names changed - Yalita, Dzhalita, Yalta. the south coast of Crimea

Yalta is surrounded by a dense necklace of mountains. Magobi, Ai-Petri, Yalta Yaila, Nikitskaya Yaila protect the bay from cold winds from the north. Due to this, snow falls extremely rarely in the city. Evergreen trees and shrubs look amazing in winter against the background of the snow-capped peaks of Ai-Petri.
The Yalta water area is an ideal place for cruise ships and yachts, so many foreign guests come to the city. They are attracted by the stunning beauty of landscapes, royal palaces and parks, wineries and tasting rooms.
All the guidebooks call the sights of Yalta "pearls". Indeed, in terms of beauty, palaces and parks can be compared to the brilliance of precious stones.

Yalta became popular at the time when M.S. Vorontsov ordered to build a road to the South Bank. Thanks to the appearance of the road, the construction of palaces, dachas and estates began. The Massandra Palace, Livadia Palace, and the Swallow's Nest castle have become magnificent consequences of the development of Yalta.

After the revolution, palaces and dachas were nationalized. Health resorts for workers and Red Army men were created there. Later royal palaces was awarded the status of museums.

Today Yalta joyfully welcomes tourists. Luxury hotels have been built, the embankment has been reconstructed and decorated with fountains, a huge number of entertainment centers have appeared. In recent years, Yalta has changed a lot and looks like a rich European resort.
The beaches in Yalta, as elsewhere on the southern coast, are pebbly, most of them are landscaped. Many beaches have bars or lounges.

The best time to relax in Yalta is “ the Velvet season". It starts in September and ends in early October. At this time, the sea is still warm, and the sun does not burn the skin, but decorates it with a bronze tan. May is more suitable for travel and sightseeing. At this time, it is especially pleasant to admire the beauty of the Uchan-Su waterfall and inhale the aroma of primroses on the mountain paths.
At any time of the year, Yalta is beautiful in its own way and gives guests unforgettable emotions.

view of Yalta from Mount Ai-Petri

Livadia
Livadia resort
The Livadia resort has become famous since the time when the place at the foot of Mount Magobi was acquired by the royal family. They really liked the picturesque coastline at the foot of the mountains. It happened in 1860. Before that, there were vineyards and wines were produced, for the storage of which a special cellar was built.
Since the estate began to belong to the emperor, the entrance to Livadia was closed. On all sides, the imperial family was surrounded by guards.
In 1911, the White Palace was erected according to the project of the most famous Russian architect Nikolai Krasnov. Livadia became popular resort, because where the emperor rests, his entourage should also be.

Livadia Palace
New palaces and parks began to appear around the royal estate. In terms of climatic properties, Livadia began to be compared with Nice, fashionable at that time. The healing air could get rid of pathogenic bacteria, including tuberculosis pathogens. And Russia at that time suffered from an epidemic of consumption.
After the revolution, a sanatorium for peasants was created in the building of the White Palace. At this time, the interior decoration of the palace and interior items were badly damaged. And in 1945, the famous Yalta conference was held here at a round table.
In 1993, the Palace was given the status of a museum, it was restored. A tour of the palace reflects the main historical and political events in Russia. Government meetings and conferences are held annually in the palace. Decisions and laws that are important for the state are adopted there.
The films "Dog in the Manger", "Roksolana" and modern Russian TV series were filmed in Livadia Park.

Recreational route "Sunny trail"
Now Livadia is a resort village where you can relax on a tsarist scale. Those who come here on vacation can take walks in the chic imperial park, relax on comfortable pebble beaches, and romantic evenings in the organ hall. The unique organ is the largest in Ukraine. It consists of 4,600 pipes. The hall annually hosts an international festival of organ music.

On the territory of the park, the recreational route "Sun Trail" begins. Walking along it has a beneficial effect on the body and brings pleasure with its landscapes. They are recommended to everyone who is undergoing treatment in Livadian sanatoriums. The length of the trail is 7 kilometers. The trail ends in Gaspra.
It is best to take water and sandwiches with you when going for a walk. There are many resting places along the trail where you can stop. Cliffs and mountain peaks look great from the trail. Climbers train on the Krestovaya rock. Temples are the decoration of the trail. The new and very beautiful temple of the Archangel Michael sparkles with its domes on a sunny day.
There are several chic restaurants in the village. The most famous "Tiflis".
There are many souvenir tents along the path from the park to the parking lot. There are shops and cafes in the center.

A little higher than Livadia, the road to Ai-Petri begins. At the very beginning of the road, through the green trees behind the fence, you can see the Moorish-style palace. This is the sanatorium "Uzbekistan". Immediately behind it is a playground with a huge number of children's attractions, behind which there is a bright orange building. The building houses a theater of marine animals. It is called "Aquatoria". It works in the summer, and in the winter in "Aquatoria" sessions of dolphin therapy are held. Nearby there is an aquarium with exotic fish and a cafe, which is very popular with children.
There are no nightclubs in Livadia, but there are many of them in Yalta. It is only 3 kilometers from the village to Yalta. Therefore, if you wish, you can find yourself in the center of the noisy Yalta embankment in 15 minutes.
Livadia is a very quiet village and those who really appreciate the calm atmosphere and silence come here.

Gurzuf
Gurzuf is romantic, but at the same time bright and cheerful youth resort... Real dreamers come to rest in the bay at the foot of Ayu-Dag Mountain. Everything is special and extraordinary here - air, sea, parks, rocks. Small houses are buried in the green of evergreen trees, in which hospitable owners rent out their rooms to vacationers. There are a number of small, but at the same time beautiful and cozy hotels along the sea.
Arriving to rest in Gurzuf, you must definitely go for a walk in the park of the former military sanatorium. The beauty of exotic plants and amusing forms of small architecture cheer you up, and the famous Night fountain evokes a natural delight.

After a walk in the park, for a complete acquaintance with the beauty of the village, you need to take a boat and go on a sea voyage. The boat passes by the rocks in the center of the bay. These are the rocks of Adalara. There are many legends about them, and the most common of them is the legend of the naughty twin brothers.
Then a panorama of Artek opens. This name is familiar to everyone. It is here, at the foot of the Bear Mountain, that the buildings of the famous children's camp are spread. And Mount Bear itself is a failed volcano. With its outlines, it resembles a giant bear that lies down by the sea and drinks water.

After a boat trip, you should go to a cafe on the seashore and try the Red Stone White Muscat wine, which is considered the king of Muscat, and the grapes from which this wine is obtained near Gurzuf in the valley at the foot of the mountains grows.

There are two museums in Gurzuf - the Pushkin Museum and the Chekhov Museum. And in "Artek" there is a museum of the history of the camp, a space museum, a museum of local lore, a museum of the Black Sea treasures, a museum of the navy.
The beaches in Gurzuf are pebbly. The most beautiful beach is located at the foot of Ayu-Dag. You can get there by hiring a small boat. This is not to say that it is cheap, but the beach is really amazing and you can sunbathe on it topless.

Beaches in Gurzuf
Neat and well-groomed beaches of the Artek camp. But it's too noisy there, kids are running around, and you can't buy juice or ice cream.
There is a nudist beach in Chekhov's bay. You can get to it by going through the Gurovsky stones.
The favorite beach of young people in Gurzuf is Sputnik. A clean beach and all the necessary infrastructure make a beach holiday very comfortable. It is always fun here, you can play volleyball, swim for a race, relax in a cafe on the beach and meet the same cheerful and active peers.
There is also a city beach in the village. The entrance is free, there are changing cabins and showers. There are attractions for children and cafes on the beach, but it is always very crowded there.
Several beaches in Gurzuf are departmental. They belong to health resorts and, although the entrance to them is by passes, in most you can get there by paying a security guard at the entrance.
Lovers of night swimming can safely go to the youth beach "Sputnik", where it is lively and fun at night, as during the day.

Miskhor
Rest in Miskhor is liked by those who love silence and solitude. The village is located on the Black Sea coast at the foot of the southern cliffs of Mount Ai-Petri. Miskhor is wonderful all year round. Here are the best resorts of the South Coast, wonderful beaches and beautiful coast... It is a venue for international conferences and a film set for many films.
The coast of Gaspra, Miskhor, Koreiz before the revolution belonged to the families of Golitsyn, Naryshkin, Meshchersky. From that era to the present day have survived architectural masterpieces in the form of palaces and old parks.
The most famous and famous is Miskhor Park. More than 150 tree species grow in this park. These are unique relict and subtropical plants. And the Miskhor Park is famous for its sculptural compositions.

It is in Miskhor that you will find the world-famous Little Mermaid, who, with a baby in her arms, sits on a stone in the sea. There is a fountain on the bank, next to it is Arzy's girl, who is watched by the insidious robber Ali. The sculptural park fascinates tourists from all over the world. Take a guided walk in the park and they will tell you a lot beautiful legends about this place.
On the coast of Miskhor there are magnificent palaces, walking next to them, the feeling of being in a fairy tale is created. It is here that the famous Yusupov Palace, the Dulber Palace in the Moorish style are located, and nearby, on Cape Ai-Todor, a kind of symbol of the Crimea - the Swallow's Nest. The cruiser Marlboro departed from Cape Ai-Todor in 1919, taking away representatives of the royal family who wished to emigrate.

The beaches of Miskhor stretch for 7 kilometers. All beaches are pebbly, there are free and paid ones.
Near the cliffs of the Ai-Todor cape is the beach of the Zhemchuzhina sanatorium. From it you can admire not only the sea, but also the Sail rock.
All beaches are separated by breakwaters. Along the beaches there is a promenade with shops and cafes where you can dine.
In the health resorts of Miskhor, entertainment programs and dances are held in the evenings.

While resting in the private sector of Miskhor, you can purchase courses for treatment in health resorts and subscriptions for procedures. Many health resorts have swimming pools, therefore, by purchasing a subscription, you can go swimming even in winter. Also, if you wish, you will find gyms.

Foros
On the coast, among the rocks, the first settlements belonged to the ancient Greeks. Perhaps the name of the village meant "lighthouse". Now there is a resort for a variety of tourists. Wealthy holidaymakers come here who stay in luxurious villas and "savage" tourists to spend their holidays in a tent on the seashore.
The village has become famous all over the world since the first summer cottage for President Mikhail Gorbachev was built on the seashore. It was at this dacha that he was during the coup d'etat.
The exotic coastline is lined with picturesque cliffs lined with juniper groves. Among the rocks, buildings of health resorts and snow-white villas look beautiful.

A serpentine asphalt road rises from the village into the mountains, which leads to the edge of the Red Rock. It is here, at an altitude of about 400 meters, that the Church of the Resurrection of Christ is located. Everyone knows him as the Foros Church. It was erected in 1892 to commemorate the rescue of the emperor during a train wreck. The church was consecrated by Bishop of Tauride Martinian. In Soviet times, the church was converted into a roadside cafe, later into a warehouse, and then it was abandoned altogether. And only in 2002 with the support and funding of the President of Ukraine Leonid Kuchma; the church was restored and again parishioners and pilgrims came here. In 2008, Anastasia Zavorotnyuk got married here.
During Easter week, many people come here to climb the bell tower and ring the church bells. On these days, everyone is allowed to ring the bell.
The golden domes of the church on the Red Rock are clearly visible from the Sevastopol highway. From the church the road goes to the Baydarskiye Vorota pass. On the Baydar gate there is a panoramic platform and next to the restaurant "Shalash". This restaurant has been operating for many years and serves the most delicious chebureks in Crimea. There are also tents with souvenirs. A hiking trail begins from the pass, which leads to the Shaitan Merdven pass. This pass is famous for the fact that A.S. Pushkin during his stay in Crimea.
The rocks of the Foros edge are decorated with relict trees of small-fruited strawberry. Its red trunks stand out brightly against the light gray rocks. Climbers and climbers from all over the world have chosen these rocks for training and competitions. Various routes of Foros are described in many guides to Crimea.

The most beautiful place for recreation in the village is Foros Park. Its quiet corners are decorated with lakes and sculptures. It is here that the real "Paradise" is located. In this park, you can spend your days sitting on a bench in the shade of trees or admiring the lilies in the ponds. At the beginning of the twentieth century, in the Foros estate, the park resembled a real zoo corner, where you could see Japanese ducks, swans and even antelopes. Fish swam in the fountains.

The beach season in Foros lasts almost six months. The water heats up in May and remains warm until October. The beaches in the village are very beautiful names- "Pink" "Green", "Quiet Bay". The pink pebble beach belongs to the Foros sanatorium. This is an equipped beach, next to which there is a cafe and billiards.
A little away from the village wild beaches", Where tourists live in tents. They come with their families, and with large companies setting up whole campgrounds on the shore.
Favorite entertainment among vacationers on the coast is fishing from a boat, diving, boat trips on motor ships, yachts and scooters, as well as horseback riding to Cape Sarych and travel to the mountains in jeeps.
There are many dolphins in the clear sea, they play boldly near the coast and come close to boats.

view of Alupka

Alushta
Alushta! It is here that hundreds of thousands of tourists come every year to enjoy the clean air and picturesque views of the sea and mountains.
Since ancient times, the picturesque Alushta Valley has attracted people. The cozy coast, protected from the cold winds from a small ancient settlement by the mountains on the north side, was turned into a coastal fortification by the order of the Byzantine emperor, and the Aluston fortress was built in the center of it.
Later, in the vicinity of the city, prominent figures of art and science began to buy up plots of land, and a small village called the Professor's Corner appeared. And in the center of Alushta at this time the first guest houses and an inn.
Today Alushta is one of the best climatic resorts in the South Coast. The magnificent buildings of health resorts are buried in the greenery of subtropical plants.

Beach in Alushta
The beaches are small pebbles, and walking on such a beach is a kind of foot massage. The sea is very clean, and when diving with a mask, you can see all the pebbles on seabed... The beach season starts in May and lasts until early October. During the rest of the year, you can relax on the coast, undergoing climatotherapy and seeing the sights of the city and its environs.
There are many health resorts and private boarding houses in the city. In recent years, many modern hotels have been built in Alushta, which in terms of their level can compete with the hotels of the best foreign resorts. In addition, the city has its own water park with a large number of slides and pools, as well as attractions and entertainment centers.
In the center of the city there is a spa hall, where pop stars perform in the summer.
Parks are the adornment of the city. Seaside Park is a favorite vacation spot for everyone who comes to Alushta. On benches in the park, in the shade of Himalayan cedars, young mothers share their experiences and young people in love kiss.
Walking along a shady alley from the Primorsky Park we find ourselves in Children's park... It is always crowded here. Babies are rushing around the Kit fountain, mothers with strollers are walking in the park, a little further dads in the shooting range are teaching their sons how to aim, but the most interesting thing in this park is the Ferris wheel. This is an attraction, riding which, you can see the whole city, with all its environs. Tourists who come to Alushta must ride a wheel above the city to photograph the view of the sea and mountains.
At night, the Alushta embankment sparkles and winks with the lights of bars and cafes. There are several discos on the embankment, and not far from the embankment are the Kiwi-Kiwi and Cave nightclubs.
Alushta resort prepares every spring for the holiday season. This can be seen from the well-groomed lawns and flower beds, smooth roads, the neat appearance of the embankment and central streets.
The inhabitants of the city are very hospitable and every year they look forward to tourists from all regions of our country.

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This part of the Crimean peninsula has long been called shortly - the South Coast of Crimea, and everyone immediately understands that we are talking about the southern coast of Crimea, a narrow strip of the Black Sea coast from Cape Aya to Mount Kara-Dag, which is not far from Koktebel. It is called southern because of its geographical location, but this name has long been overgrown with other meanings: the warmest and most beautiful!

About geography and climate

From the north, the south of Crimea is bordered by the Main Ridge of the Crimean Mountains, which protects the coast from northern winds; from the south it is washed by the Black Sea, which regulates heat: in winter it warms the air, and in summer it brings coolness. Thanks to this relief, the climate of the southern coast of Crimea is favorable for plants, which make it curative: in the forests of the Crimean mountains and numerous parks, conifers and junipers predominate, emitting medicinal phytoncides, the sea saturates the air with sea salts. This tandem turned the southern coast of Crimea into a huge healing inhaler.

The climate of the south of Crimea is subtropical, Mediterranean and surpasses the best resorts in Italy and France in its therapeutic effect:

1. Winter is very mild, with frequent rains, snow and frost are rare guests here, and the temperature even in the coldest month can suddenly rise to 15-18 degrees. Snow lies only in the mountains.
2. It's spring, that's why it is spring, to be windy and unstable: even snow is possible in March, and mid-May is usually so warm that vacationers are already swimming.
3. Summer on the South Coast of Crimea is long and hot - from late May to late September, but the heat is softening sea ​​breeze, and therefore breathes very easily.
4. Autumn starts late, only in mid-October the swimming season ends, and in the daytime it is still warm, and only in the evenings the air begins to smell like autumn.

Forest vegetation - oaks and pines, junipers and beech, deciduous trees and bushes, many types of grasses, but the very edge of the South Coast of Crimea, inhabited by people, is planted mainly with ornamental plants: Lebanese and Himalayan cedars, cypress and ivy, magnolias and strawberry trees, laurel and Spanish gorse. Of the fruit trees and shrubs on the southern coast of Crimea, most of all are figs, persimmons, pears, apples, apricots, cherries, peaches, plums and grapes, among the numerous varieties of which very rare aboriginal varieties are still preserved.

Cities and villages of the southern coast of Crimea

From Cape Aya to Feodosia, the most extreme point of the southern coast of Crimea, at the edge of the sea are scattered like beads of a pearl necklace, small villages and cities with ancient names and amazing history. If you go from Sevastopol to the east, the road signs will tell us the fascinating story of the most densely populated part of the peninsula:

1. Cape Aya (Holy) protrudes into the sea like a horn. The place is reserved, protected and mysterious. Not far from the cape, during the Crimean War, the Black Prince, an English ship carrying a huge amount of gold, crashed. No gold was found, but from time to time gold coins are found at the bottom near the cape.
2. - a small village on the southern coast of Crimea, one of the first Greek colonies on the coast, and then a Genoese fortress. Now the owner of sanatoriums, boarding houses and beautiful park founded in the 19th century.
3. Castropol is a small village on the South Coast of Crimea with beautiful beach on the site of a Greek fortress that once stood here.
4. - a resort village on the southern coast of Crimea with sanatoriums and hotels, located next to famous mountain A cat.
5. Alupka is a small town on the South Coast of Crimea, famous for the palace of Count Vorontsov and a beautiful park.
6. Koreiz is a small village with sanatoriums and rest houses; it was here that the palaces were built by Prince Yusupov and Golitsyn.
7. Miskhor is a climatic resort on the southern coast of Crimea. The famous cable car to Ai-Petri begins from here. There is a dendrological park with rare plants.
8. - a resort village of world renown, a palace was built here for the last Russian emperor.
9. - the resort capital, the city of celebration, the pearl of the South Coast in Crimea. It has an excellent climate, so there are many sanatoriums, hotels, boarding houses.
10. Massandra is a resort village known as the oldest winery in Crimea, built by Prince Golitsyn.
11. Gurzuf is a wonderful resort, the location of the international camp "Artek".
12. - one of the best resort cities on the southern coast of Crimea, where some of the the best sanatoriums, holiday homes, beautiful beaches and a water park.
13. Solnechnogorskoe, Rybachye, Marine - small resort villages, located almost at the very edge of the sea, are known for their beautiful beaches.

• - the most beautiful village on the southern coast of Crimea: amazing multi-colored bays, rare pines, amazingly beautiful landscapes once struck the emperor of Russia. Here Prince Golitsyn created a winery.
• - a small resort town with good beaches and clean sea. It is famous for its medieval Genoese fortress.

In whatever town or village South Crimea you will not stop to rest, you will be amazed by the history of this area, because for many hundreds of years hundreds of peoples lived on the land of Crimea, and each left its mark in architecture, history, name.

Or the South Coast - one of the most popular regions of the peninsula, moreover, fame came to it back in the distant 19th century. Here, under the plane tree on the Yalta embankment, Sergei Yesenin met Isadora Duncan. Anton Pavlovich Chekhov worked and drew inspiration on the southern coast. Finally, there were government sanatoriums and dachas on the South Coast during the Soviet era. Today it is a region with a well-developed infrastructure, modern hotels and a wide variety of resorts: from noisy, attracting young people to parties, to quiet corners, ideal for family and even secluded relaxation.

South Coast - Miskhor

Resorts

The southern coast of Crimea, or the South Coast, includes two large resort regions - Big Yalta and Big Alushta stretching along the coast from Foros to. There are really many cities and villages where you can relax - for every taste, especially the southern coast is popular in. And, of course, you need to start the conversation from Yalta.

On the southern coast of Crimea there are many "visiting" attractions of the peninsula. One of them is the famous one, located on the top of the cliff. Looking at him, it is difficult to even imagine that he appeared not in the distant medieval times, in the era of valiant knights, but in the 19th century and was the estate of one of the famous military leaders of that time.

The legendary one is also located on the southern coast of Crimea, in Yalta. At any time of the year, here you can enjoy a riot of colors and greenery, as well as learn a lot of interesting things about the vegetation of the peninsula.

And, of course, speaking about Crimea, one cannot fail to mention about. She is also in this region. Its peak is considered the best observation deck peninsula, and the ascent along cable car Is a real adventure. Even experienced travelers will surely be dizzy from local beauties.

Traditionally, the southern coast of Crimea attracted creative people. This is where they looked for inspiration. There are museums in Gurzuf, the expositions of which are dedicated to the life and work of A.S. Pushkin and A.P. Chekhov, as well as legendary rock Chaliapin. In the Yalta Museum you can continue your acquaintance with Anton Pavlovich and his works.

There are also unusual sights on the southern coast of Crimea (SCC), which often remain outside the tourist routes. So, for example, in the village of Malorechenskoye near Alushta there is a unique temple-lighthouse of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, dedicated to those whose lives were forever taken by the sea. It is not surprising that the marine theme is used in the painting of its walls.

Of course, these are not all sights. South coast Crimean peninsula. Curious tourists can endlessly discover architectural masterpieces, interesting museum exhibitions, and even wander through the ancient ruins.

Hotels on the South Coast

Entertainment

On almost every comfortable beach, tourists are offered a standard set of entertainment - bananas, cheesecakes, parachutes, jet skis. In addition, many places have cafes where you can have a snack without leaving the water.

In terms of nightlife, Yalta stands out from all the resorts - here, with sunset, life begins to play with new, bright colors. Local clubs and bars will surely win the hearts of party-goers and those who did not come on vacation to sleep at all.

The southern coast of Crimea boasts several water parks - Atlantis(new modern thematic complex) in Yalta, in Alushta and, operating exclusively on sea water, in Simeiz. These are just perfect places to have fun with the whole family.

Wave pool in Crimea - Almond Grove

Treatment

The air of the southern coast of Crimea, or the South Coast, is unique. It is believed that the same is only here and on the French Riviera. It is not surprising that both there and there are a large number of sanatoriums, which began in the 19th century.

In addition to standard programs designed to treat people with a variety of diseases, rehabilitation courses are also offered in Crimea, including for children with cerebral palsy. In the latter, dolphin therapy is actively used.

Climate

The climate of the South Coast of the Crimea is subtropical Mediterranean, roughly comparable to the climate of the southern part of France and the northern part of Italy.

Average temperature in summer from 24 to 28 degrees. Heat is easily tolerated due to the dry climate.

In winter the average temperature is +4 degrees, sometimes on winter days the temperature reaches 20 degrees.

In autumn the average temperature is about 14 degrees.

In the spring it also averages 14 degrees.

Bathing season here it lasts from June to the end of September, as at this time the water warms up optimally.

In conclusion, I would like to note that the southern coast of Crimea is really beautiful. Here everyone, regardless of what type of rest he prefers, can find a corner to his liking. Many return to their favorite places again and again, because the local beauty will forever captivate the heart and soul.

Video of the southern coast of Crimea (skirt)

South Coast Map

Southern coast of Crimea on the map

The South Coast of Crimea is visited by a huge number of tourists every year, who are attracted by the unique climate, beautiful nature, sea and mountains. This allows you to soften the summer heat and hide from the heat, which is great for relaxing on the South Coast in Crimea for both adults and children.

3 main features of recreation on the southern coast of Crimea

The southern coast of Crimea for recreation in 2020 - the most the best place... The season starts in June, but already in May there are many vacationers who swim and sunbathe. This Crimean region is great for beach and sea recreation.

Going to Crimea on vacation in 2020 on the South Coast, it is necessary to take into account several important features:

• Children will be very interested here, because here developed entertainment infrastructure- many water parks and attractions. Adults on vacation in Crimea in 2020 on the South Coast can spend on the beaches, in cozy cafes, near the pools.
• Warm weather is established in May and lasts until the end of October, which allows you to plan a long vacation on the South Coast of Crimea. The sea is warm, the sun does not bake, the air is full of aromas that make you dizzy.
• Huge selection of housing, which is better to book in advance in order to be able to choose. It is recommended to do this in March-April, since by May a lot of tourists are already deciding what to spend future rest in Crimea in 2020 on the South Coast. Because of this, the best options for living are sorted out for several months in advance. You can settle in the private sector, but you will have to agree to remain unoccupied.

Separately, it should be said that rest on the southern coast of Crimea is a great opportunity to travel on excursions, visit natural and architectural sights. Classic directions educational tourism mountains Ayu-Dag and Ai-Petri, as well as palaces in Livadia, Massandra, Yalta are considered.

Where can you stay on the southern coast of Crimea for vacation in 2020? It all depends on the budget and the wishes of the vacationers. The most expensive cities YBK are considered Yalta, Alushta, Simeiz. Acceptable prices for housing, food and entertainment can be found in Gurzuf, Laspi Bay, Livadia, Massandra, Miskhor.

If there are significant advantages in this region of Crimea, rest in 2020 on the South Coast can have and limitations:

• Quite high prices, when compared with other resort areas of the peninsula. This is especially felt when booking accommodation late and purchasing vouchers;
• Pebble beaches which are constantly filled with vacationers;
• It is difficult to find a convenient descent to the sea;
• Narrow streets do not allow visitors to put transport on their own cars or get to their final destination.

But for most vacationers who organized their vacation on time, such disadvantages do not interfere with having a pleasant time on the South Bank.

Crimea, South Coast: for vacation 2020 with early booking

Wanting to save money during their summer vacation, many tourists decide to book a place in a hotel or a hotel in advance, buy a ticket at affordable prices. Early booking is characterized by the following features:

• Necessary in whole or in part pay for a ticket several months before the date of the planned vacation;
• Buying a complex voucher, including tickets for transport, room reservation and transfer, you can significantly cut costs for future rest;
• Big choice hotels and boarding houses;
• Independent choice of excursions and tourist routes;
• Opportunity to get bonuses for early booking. Usually these are discounts on hotel services, free excursions, transfers, etc.

If you want to go to the Crimea on the South Coast for holidays in 2020 with early booking, you should definitely take into account several disadvantages... Firstly, it is impossible change the date, place and time of travel. Secondly, if you cancel the tour, you will have to pay fine, the size of which is sometimes 80-90% of the cost of the voucher. Third, there are difficulties with a change in passport data.

South coast of Crimea: prices for vacations

In Crimea, on the South Coast of the Crimea, prices bite, so you need to plan your vacation several months in advance. This will allow you to purchase a voucher at affordable prices, without overpayments and markups.

For tourists who were in Crimea and the South Coast on vacation in 2019, prices were low in the private sector, boarding houses, sanatoriums and inexpensive hotels. The cost of services in such places of rest depends on the following factors:

• Dates and months of arrival;
• Resort;
• The location of the selected hotel or sanatorium;
• Rest conditions.

On the South Coast in Crimea on vacation in 2019 prices for accommodation in hotels in late May - early June ranged from 1.5 thousand for an economy class room. In the second half of June, the price for such a room rose to 2-3 thousand per day. In three-star hotels, economy-class rooms cost from 2,500. In 4-5-star hotel complexes, prices were much higher.

For visitors staying in Crimea on the South Coast during their holidays in 2019, the prices were reasonable. Average in villages it was possible to rent a double room for 600-700 rubles, but this summer, prices can rise to 1,000 rubles for a room for two.

It is possible to make the holidays in the new resort season budgetary on the South Coast, Crimea, as well as the rest of 2019, if eat yourself. Groceries in markets, shops and supermarkets are not as expensive as in restaurants or cafes. If you don't want to cook, then you need to choose places away from the coastline. The farther from the sea, the cheaper.

On the southern coast of Crimea to rest prices in 2020 g. will look something like this:

• The cost food in the dining room will be equal to 800 rubles, in a cafe - 1.5 thousand, in a restaurant - 3 thousand;
• Flights for two people will cost 14 thousand rubles;
• Food from 1.2 thousand for two;
• Riding on catamaran- 150-500 rubles, a visit to the water park - from 400 to 1 thousand, the dolphinarium - within 200-400 rubles, a walk to the park or nature reserve will cost 50-250 rubles;
• Visiting monuments architecture, history or culture - from 200 to 2000 rubles.

You can save on excursions if you travel on your own in the Crimea along the South Coast, and a vacation with prices will then be really fun and budgetary.

Rest on the southern coast of Crimea: reviews

Vacationers talk about each city in the South Coast with admiration, despite the crowds on the beaches and streets. This does not prevent you from enjoying your vacation on the southern coast of Crimea, and 2019 proved it.

Tourists left many positive reviews about Big Yalta, Alushta, Gurzuf, Laspi Bay, mountains, Miskhor, Massandra and Livadia. In particular, in their reviews visiting accents were made on the following points:

• Big Yalta great for educational tourism, beach recreation and marine entertainment;
• Massandra and Livadia they are distinguished by excellent cuisine and wine lists, so a vacation on the southern coast of Crimea, according to reviews, will suit real gourmets and connoisseurs of seafood delicacies;
• Sevastopol it amazes with its museums and unusual history, it is worth going here for a few days in order to see everything at a leisurely pace;
• SKY is suitable for family trip driving your own car and spending your vacation in a tent;
• IN Koktebele there are numerous festivals that make your vacation more atmospheric;
• Do not leave indifferent travelers and the ancients Crimean mountains... In particular, reviews of guests of Crimea are advised to visit Cape Ai, Ai-Petri, Bear Mountain, dormant volcano Karadag, look at the mountain waterfalls;
• The most beautiful place in the South Crimea is considered Laspi bay, which allows you to be alone with yourself, touch nature and watch the sea.

Thus, the rest on the southern coast of Crimea in 2019-2020. will be unforgettable in its own way for everyone. The picturesque local nature, fresh breeze, mountains and sea that surround the sanatoriums and hotels leave no one indifferent.

Southern coast of Crimea: holidays with children

This region of Crimea is great for traveling with children of different ages. This is a great opportunity to improve your health, splash in the warm sea, and visit many attractions and excursions that are specially planned for young tourists.

On the South Coast in Crimea, rest with children should start with visiting the main attractions- palaces in Livadia, Massandra, Yalta, parks and reserves. Excursions should be planned according to the age of the children. For very little ones there is amusement rides and water slides along the Black Sea coast of the South Coast of the Crimea.

On the southern coast of Crimea, holidays with children can be spent in Nikitsky botanical garden , park-sanatorium Aivazovsky, houses-museums, which are in small parks.

On the South Coast in Crimea, rest with children is necessarily associated with visiting miniature park in Alushta, Glades of fairy tales in Yalta, a pirate museum, Marble and Kizil-Koba caves. You can ride a cable car with children, go to water parks, crocodillarium, zoo, theater of marine animals, dolphinariums.

Economical vacation on the southern coast of Crimea: where to go?

Inexpensive vacation in Crimea on the South Coast can be held in hotels, sanatoriums, boarding houses, hotel complexes. For example, the Azovland boarding house offers a discount of up to 25% upon full payment of accommodation and meals. In the boarding house Beregovoy the discount is 10%, if vacationers are ready to pay for the whole tour at once.

A budget vacation on the southern coast of Crimea is associated, first of all, with booking time and purchasing a voucher. The earlier this is done, the cheaper the vacation can be bypassed.

It is also important where travelers go on vacation in the South Coast. Most tourists try to rent accommodation in Foros, Yalta and Alushta. Due to the popularity, the cost of rooms in the private sector, boarding houses, sanatoriums and hotels is much higher than in other localities. For an inexpensive vacation on the southern coast of Crimea in Yalta or Alushta, you should choose private sector or private apartments. In Yalta, you can rent a room in a small guest house for 800-1.2 thousand rubles a day. This price does not include availability a large number amenities - only furniture and a bathroom.

In Alushta inexpensive vacation in Crimea, on the South Coast, you can mini-hotels or family boarding houses, where they ask for a room from 1.5 thousand rubles. In the private sector, you can rent a house 10-15% cheaper. Prices differ at the beginning of the season and at the end, therefore, already at the end of August, the cost of a room or a room in mini-hotels drops significantly.

Quite an economical vacation on the southern coast of Crimea is offered in the following settlements:

• Solnechnogorsk;
• Malorechenskoe;
• Danilovka;
• Gaspra;
• Alupka;
• Simeiz.

A popular destination in terms of budget vacation on the southern coast of Crimea is Partenit... Although in some establishments this settlement prices are several times higher than the cost of housing in Yalta. For example, you can rent an apartment here for 1.5-2.7 thousand rubles. It will be cheaper to rent a room in the private sector or a boarding house.

You can spend an inexpensive vacation on the southern coast of Crimea, you just need to carefully look for the most suitable housing option. In the private sector and apartments, conditions are sometimes similar to those offered in expensive hotels, so you shouldn't overpay.

Rest in Crimea 2020: sanatoriums of the South Coast

An affordable option for spending a vacation for children and adults are sanatoriums, which are dotted with everything Black sea coast Southern Crimea.

It is possible to spend a vacation in Crimea in 2020 in the sanatoriums of the South Coast only if you have referrals from a doctor... This is necessary in order to undergo a complex of treatment and to take wellness procedures correctly. Usually this is a visit to saunas and baths, massage rooms, ultrasound, treatment rooms, pools with sea water. In the sanatoriums, along with the treatment, special dietary meals are prescribed.

Approximate prices for rest in 2020 in health resorts are:

• "Ai-Petri"(Yalta) - from 2.3 thousand per room;
• "Miskhor"(Yalta) - 2.3 thousand;
• Named after Kirov(Yalta) - 2.1 thousand;
• "Slavutich"(Alushta) - 2.7 thousand people
• "Cliff"(Alushta) - 3.077;
• "Ai-Danil"(Yalta) - 6.7 thousand;
• "Sail"(Yalta) - 2.8 thousand;
• "Sauvignon"(Alushta) - 1.4 thous.

The sanatoriums have enough entertainment, so the rest here will not be boring either for kids or adults. In addition to visiting treatment rooms, visitors take sun and air baths, breathe healing air in parks and protected areas.

Advantages and disadvantages of recreation on the southern coast of Crimea in the private sector

The private sector of the South Crimea is a great opportunity for a budget and comfortable stay. You can spend a vacation on the southern coast of Crimea in the private sector in guest houses, tourist centers and houses, cottages, boarding houses.

TO pluses vacations on the South Coast in Crimea and leisure in the private sector can be attributed to:

• Economical accommodation options;
• Availability and big choice housing;
• Possibility to find a room or apartment without intermediaries;
• Availability additional opportunities, including fresh air, closeness to nature, fenced area;
• Proximity markets and shops;
• No need to comply regulations hotel;
• Can cook your own food;
• Children can run and have fun wherever they want.

But on the South Coast in Crimea, rest in the private sector has some inconvenience... First, it is the presence neighbors in a common yard or corridor. Secondly, narrow corridors and steep stairs, therefore, parents of young children need to carefully choose housing. Thirdly, a budget vacation means eating small room size.