Crimea ... How much of this word ... Is not it? Well, I can assure you, and this is also 
Because it's not in season Crimea small and modest. And in the "high season" just amazed: how so many people and how they all manage to fit here? The current account and provides an overview of the most famous resort towns of the Crimea. Here and there, with my personal experiences, here and there with their voice heard. If someone has not picked a place to rest, the recording is quite useful as a material for reflection. And if someone has already chosen or rest, the next holiday season just around the corner. And this year you can still catch a lot of things 
I will not attempt to cover the immensity and tell all derevushechkah hutorkah and the Crimean coast. With derevushechkami, hutorkami separately stoyaschimim recreation departments or health centers all clear: come - rest. Civilization is far away, it is what it is. What is not - Go into the city. Pros: if a dull place, few people, clean beaches, solitude, relaxation from the bustle. Cons: sometimes the absence of normal shops, entertainment centers, and sometimes discomfort in terms of hygiene (no hot water, then cold, toilets far ...), as a rule - no new acquaintances.
Do not go into this record and we are on the tourist parking (at Cape Aya, for example). There, too, as if everything is clear. Tents set in the sea. The level of comfort depends on the level of laziness and the coefficient of curvature of the hand rest. If the wood is not too lazy to coach God knows where, because there are already all cleaned up before the twig, then eat boiled, if lazy, then canned. Pros: Generally, at sites known, if not all, of the many, in fact there is no theft, and there is mutual; romance - clear water, bright stars, soulful company. Cons: What happen to health - and look for a car to get to the clinic, it is possible for a long time, yet the nature and still fool around enough - your risks, lack of civilization itself.
The main story will be about the following cities: Kerch, Feodosia, Sudak, Alushta, Yalta, Sevastopol, Evpatoria. Frankly, I was just in Feodosia and Yalta. But a lot of friends where the rest, much as telling friends and just fellow travelers. The land is rife with rumors Therefore, from east to west in order.
Kerch. The easternmost major city in the Crimea. Landmarks: the Kerch Peninsula, Kerch Strait. The population - about 150,000, distance from Simferopol (the center of the peninsula), about 200 km. There is a branch line to Jankoi. Located as it were, on the Black Sea, but there is 10 kilometers of Azov. Is not the most popular, and as a consequence, not the most expensive resort, due to its remoteness. What to see? Kerch - the hero-city, so the mass of a wide variety of monuments and memorials dedicated to World War II. Kerch - one of the oldest cities in the world, so the lovers of antiquities there, what to see and what to photograph. Cons: ride a tour of the Crimean peninsula will be very expensive and the money and time. And there are quite a large port that does not impact positively on the cleanliness of the water. In short, in the Kerch should go to rest in the most Kerch. And to show off that were bought in two seas at once
Theodosius. Located in the southeast of the Crimean peninsula. Landmark: Feodosia bay. The population is about 80,000, distance from Simferopol - 120 km. And in Feodosia is a branch of the railway, which is not in Simferopol. For some - it's pretty convenient. Theodosius popular, but cheaper. It so The beaches are sandy, mixed with small pebbles. A lot of tourists from Russia. Feodosia bay provides clarity and warmth of the water to swim pleasantly. I recommend swimming at beaches outside the city limits - the landmark children's camp named after Ostrovsky (if not mistaken) have nowhere to go - all within walking distance, on the city - crush, crush, short I did not like. Lodging: The private sector is cheaper South Coast, at prices comparable to Eupatoria. Hotels, boarding houses, rest homes, sanatoriums - everything is there, should be booked in advance. What to see? Well, not much younger Theodosius Kerch. In the city the remains of the Genoese, several churches, houses of old buildings, a rather amusing promenade. Aivazovsky Art Gallery is well known in the world. Local History and Museum Green can also be visited. In terms of cultural values - a nice town. You can go to Koktebel (close, 20 minutes drive) - the cultural place of the Crimea, there were many writers, poets, jazz festivals are held. And in Feodosia is a super-dining room! Known to most, because the feed lot, delicious and cheap! Really cheap! Therefore, it is always a queue. But the food in the dining room is worth it to stand for 30-40 minutes in a queue Guided tours are offered throughout the Crimea, if you - a lover of the case, then surely there is a program without problems. Cons: No special. But the city is "an amateur", someone might seem boring.
Pike. In Pike all going, and still can not get The population of Sudak only 15-20 thousand people, but in our sample it gets, because it is quite a famous resort. The distance from a straight line in Simferopol - 70 kilometers, but there is no direct road Pike is known for it Genoese fortress remained much more and much better than in Feodosia. Therefore, from June to August on certain dates they arrange a three-day theater presentation, "Taking the Genoese." More famous for its wines, cognac, champagne (the village of New World - that's where this production!), The presence of a fairly decent water park. Something I can not say more. Take a trip - and accomplish your goal
Alushta. This will be the last city where I go. I do not like it for some reason. While many are delighted. Alushta - this is the South Coast. I even offered to hold the line on the west coast, so noting the South Coast border. The population is about 30,000, distance to Simferopol - 40 kilometers on the highway. The city is very expensive, and as for me, it's not worth it. Weight toll beaches, where you pay only for the fact that swim in the sea (Free outside the city limits, in theory, and the fee is no different most likely), incredibly battened down the price of housing in the private sector. View: Aluston castle, the towers of the Middle Ages, Middle Ages as the strengthening of several architectural monuments, buildings, several churches, mosques, monasteries, plus up to a dozen sites. You can go in two literary museum, the house-museum of the architect Beketov, a couple of historical and local history museums. The city built a very large and modern water park. Excursion agents arrange your mini-tour anywhere in the Crimea, Alushta is very comfortable, almost in the center of all the tour itineraries. Nearby is Partenit with its famous Dolphinarium. Cons: high cost of unjustified resort.
Yalta. Here we come to the most delicious things on my mind, on the coast. Diamond in the crown of the South Coast, an international resort and a mecca for foreign tourists - it's all Yaltochka. The population is about 90,000, and the distance from Simferopol on the highway about 70 km. Yalta - is almost the most southern Crimean peninsula. Surrounded by the spurs of the Ai-Petri is as if she is protected from all external influences, which suggests the climate zone. If the rain comes in Simferopol, Sevastopol, if the rain if the rain in Alushta, then it does not mean that there is no sun in Yalta. No wonder the Yalta liked many of the political and cultural figures, royal ladies (two of the palace is in the vicinity of Yalta) ... Yalta attracts, fascinates, falls in love. Yalta - one of the most expensive resorts, but there is what to pay. Most magnificent quay named after Lenin extends from one to the other city beaches, lined up along it at home, a reminder of architecture, monuments, an alley with a variety of trees. In Yalta, an interesting museum, a very beautiful and entertaining house-museum of Chekhov House-Museum of Lesya Ukrainka. Yalta Zoo "Fairy Tale" - one of the largest and most fascinating in the Ukraine. A wonderful "Glade of Fairy Tales" with lots of variety of characters of children's books and cartoons, even adults will enjoy. Two Palace (Yalta and Livadia) can also be attributed to Yalta, Nikita Botanical Garden is separated from the town several kilometers away and there go straight bus. Also located not far from his Alupka Vorontsov Palace and the most southern point of the Crimea - Foros dacha with Gorbachev and medieval fortifications. Not to mention almost all famous international children's camp "Artek", which is visible from the beaches of Yalta embankment. In the city of a great variety of hotels, boarding houses, sanatoriums and rest homes. Virtually all financial resources under the Yalta can provide shelter. Yalta - the international port, it is one of the compulsory attendance of almost all points of international trips and voyages around the world. In the city the mass of religious buildings of different faiths and denominations. Hit the Catholic Church and the Armenian Church. A large number of monuments, fountains, posh city park. The city has cableway up the hill Darsan height 343 m, which offers a wonderful view over the city and surrounding area. Shingle beaches of Yalta are always ready for guests. Do you still think of where to go? Cons: cook money on accommodation and tours, but not for such a pity!
Sebastopol. No less a city-hero than Kerch, though founded much later, in 1783. The second largest city after Simferopol Crimea, the city state of subordination. The population of about 350,000 people, the distance to Simferopol - 70 kilometers, the railway here, too, is suitable. In general, the city which is more suitable for inspection and tours, you can use it simply as a resort. Weight of original monument in honor of the war eras various times (yes, yes, the Russian-Turkish war from the accounts should not be reset, too), the remaining buildings from the first public space of Sevastopol and the ruins of the ancient Greek settlement near the city. About a dozen religious buildings, including a mosque. 4 and 8 of the theater to museums, among which the diorama "Storm of Sapun Mountain," Panorama "Defense of Sevastopol," Military History Museum Black Sea Fleet ... Very popular Balaclava (Balaklava district), not only is there great views of the bay, the city, so there still can be and look at the place of deployment of submarines and other interestingness. There is no doubt in a chic promenade. However, it is the South Coast, driven by a good climate and water temperature. But among all the pros and cons of Sebastopol is. First, this place is the basing of the Navy of the Russian Federation, plus also a major port, therefore, the purity of water is poor. Second, the cost per square meter higher only in Kiev, and this in turn dictates the overall increase in prices for rental housing and services. Unequivocally state that Sevastopol - an expensive city, I will not, but it's worth it to take into account. Pros say more on the tour of the prominent places of the Crimea to ride from here is also quite convenient. My friends celebrated New Year in Sevastopol, they liked it.
Evpatoria, Saki. Why I combined these two cities? They are close to each other, and even connected by rail (next to Simferopol). This is the west coast of the Crimea. A few words about the town of Saki. The population of 30,000, the distance from Simferopol, 45 km. The town is famous for its healing waters, mud, situated on the shores of Lake Saki, near Lake Sasyk. Go here for more improvement, so the mass of the health centers in the city. Information about the city, I think, will find no difficulty. And I will continue the story of Evpatoria. The population of about 110,000 Evpatoria, Simferopol distance of 65 km. The city is situated on the shores of the Gulf Kalamitsky that provides increased water temperature. The beaches are sandy, shallow bay, which creates some of the best conditions for families with children. The city is a lot of children's health care institutions and health centers. Evpatoria - a very ancient city, she more than 2,500 years. So in a lot of monuments of architecture: Juma-Jami mosque, an ancient water supply, Turkish baths, a monastery of dervishes, there are several Orthodox churches of old buildings. The city has at least one theater - AS Pushkin Museum. I suspect that a variety of monuments, too, should be enough, so in terms of culture can not particularly worried. Well, as always, your service trips around the Crimea. Accommodation at the standard options: the private sector, hotels, guest houses, holiday homes. Cons: I do not know much, as well as about the level of prices. Pros: One of luchschy resorts for families with young children.
Well, that ended our mini-review. I would be glad if someone will add his personal experiences in the comments. And of Feodosia and Yalta will be also separate articles.
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December 2nd, 2009 at 22:06
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