Recently, Crimea has become increasingly popular among tourists, and not only Russian ones. So, in 2018, residents of 132 countries of the near and far abroad chose it. Why are vacationers so fond of Crimea? Perhaps the most important reason is diversity. Here you can conquer the mountains and engage in active sports, you can spend days on the beach and swim in the sea, or go on excursions and explore local attractions. There is an opportunity to choose a vacation for every taste and budget. Elderly people and youth, couples in love and families with children - everyone will find here something for themselves.
From this article you will learn about the most beautiful cities and towns of Crimea. You might want to visit one of them, or you might risk going around them all. By the way, tourists who have such an opportunity will remember this journey until the end of their lives.
10. Alushta
Located on the southern coast of Crimea. A resort town that is ideal for exploring history. IN Alushte many attractions.
Everyone who is interested in the history of Crimea should definitely visit the Aluston fortress, built in the VI century. Fairy-tale museum “House of Brownies”, museum of disasters, marble cave ... The list can be continued for a long time, but it’s better to see everything with your own eyes.
The Crimea in Miniature Park deserves special attention. This is a unique opportunity to see the most interesting places on the peninsula without leaving the territory of Alushta. This place is perfect for people of all ages.
9. Pike perch
This city is preferred by families with children. The air here is clean, since there are no seaports. City beaches are covered with sand and pebbles. The sea, promenade, amazing views - just like in other resort cities.
Business card Sudak - Genoese fortress. This is a monument with a long history. Walls and towers with loopholes are still preserved.
A mountain trail is very popular with tourists. It is named after Prince Golitsyn. It runs along the rocky coast of the sea. This walk will bring great aesthetic pleasure. It leads to the village of New World, where you can also find a lot of interesting things.
8. Sevastopol
Sevastopol one of the three largest cities of the Crimean peninsula. Life boils here, day and night. Vacationers love to come here. If you want a relaxing and secluded holiday, Sevastopol is definitely not suitable for this purpose.
Seafront promenade is the most favorite place for tourists. From here you can enjoy the view of the sea, ships and gulls.
Sevastopol is a hero city, everything is permeated with an atmosphere of recognition and respect for historical events. The city has a large number of monuments dedicated to the events of the Great Patriotic War. Guests of Sevastopol simply must visit the ancient settlement of Chersonesos.
7. Belogorsk
One of the most ancient cities. Its location is the bank of the Biyuk-Karasu River. Thanks to this, it is the administrative center of the agricultural region. It is very beautiful here, steppe landscapes smoothly turn into mountains.
Belogorsk attracts the attention of not only tourists, but also directors. In this city, more than one film was shot ("Code of the Apocalypse", "Headless Horseman"). There is a lot of greenery, in the spring it becomes bright and colorful - buried in blooming gardens.
The most famous attraction is the Taigan Safari Park. You can admire wild animals - lions and tigers. It is worth visiting the White Rock, it offers a beautiful view of the surroundings of Belogorsk.
6. Yalta
Yalta called "the pearl of Crimea". She often falls into the tops of the most beautiful cities of the Crimean peninsula. These places inspired more than one artist and poet, they repeatedly praised the beauty of Yalta.
Here is a record number of monuments of nature, history and architecture. Massandra Palace, Swallow's Nest, Nikitsky Botanical Garden ...
The surroundings of Yalta are no less beautiful; this is nature untouched by man. You can see all the beauties of this city using the cable car on Ai-Petri. Excellent top view: promenade, cathedrals, historic buildings.
5. Old Crimea
The city is located in the eastern part of Crimea. During excavations conducted on its territory, antique ceramics of the 4th-3rd centuries BC was discovered. e. Although there is information that the city appeared much earlier than this period.
It is not surprising that all tourists want to visit it. There are many ancient buildings, mosques. Old Crimea - an amazingly beautiful place. Each tourist gets the opportunity to see the story with his own eyes.
4. Koktebel
Once not called Koktebel - “Bohemian”, “Mecca of the Russian intelligentsia”, “cultural resort”. The fact is that there is a unique atmosphere that attracts creative extraordinary people to Koktebel. During its existence, the city was visited by many famous people.
The nature here is very beautiful. Koktebel is located at the foot of Mount Karadag. This is an inactive volcano. Cape Chameleon and Karadag Nature Reserve deserve special attention.
The area has very clean air and almost no wind, because Koktebel "hides" in the mountains. Beauty is not the only advantage of relaxing in the city, there are many attractions for adults and children.
3. Saki
Saki has long earned a reputation as the best mud resort. But only if you decide to stay here, prepare for the fact that the sea is 5 kilometers from the city. For most tourists, this will be a drawback, but do not immediately abandon this option. It is perfect for those who have health problems or dream of privacy and tranquility.
Local beauties, steppe air, aromatic herbs, healing mud - Saki seems to have been created in order to get rid of physical and mental wounds.
2. Alupka
A small resort town, located 18 kilometers from Yalta. Alupka became a sought-after resort, thanks to the healing air and mild climate. Steep winding streets drown in greenery. Walking on them is a real pleasure. A person can plunge into the past, at least for a while forget about the frantic pace of life.
If you look at Alupka from the sea, it seems that it looks like a high old staircase. The very last step is the top of Ai-Petri Mountain.
The pride of Alupka is the Vorontsovsky palace and park complex. Every year many tourists flock here, they all want to enjoy beautiful views, relax body and soul.
1. Simferopol
The largest city, the economic and cultural center of the Crimean peninsula. It is often called the "gate of the Crimea", tourists begin their journey to the peninsula with Simferopol. Airport, railway, buses - all vacationers arrive here, and then get to their final destination. Although there are many reasons to stay in Simferopol.
This is a beautiful interesting city with a long history. Once upon a time here was the capital of the ancient Scythian state. Naples Scythian is one of the main attractions of Simferopol. Memorial buildings in which great people stayed have been preserved to this day.
This city has a lot of entertainment for children; they will be happy to visit the Denisovskaya Farm (ostriches), a fabulous landscape park. Vacationers have a great opportunity to see the night Simferopol from the observation deck.