What sights to see in the Crimea by car?

In 2014, the number of Russian tourist attractions increased significantly. Crimea returned to the treasury of the country many interesting places, monuments of nature and human hands.

Going alone to the Crimea by car, be sure to make a list of beautiful places that are worth visiting on the peninsula. Most of them are spread along the coast, some are located on the territory of the major cities of Crimea.

The age of the city bearing the name of Sevastopol is more than two thousand years. Some buildings of past centuries have survived to this day. The remains of ancient Chersonesos are carefully guarded by the servants of the museum. The ruins of the buildings suggest strong fortifications that protected the city.. There was an observation tower on the double-row walls. Enemies could only get close to the fortress.

Chersonesos near Sevastopol has two more strongholds. Kalamita fortress appeared in the Middle Ages, it was intended to protect trade routes. From the high rocks there is a view of the road leading from the middle part of the peninsula to the seaside town. From those times several buildings have been preserved, including part of the tower and fortifications, and at the foot of the cliff are the caves of the monastery.

Chembalo Fortress - Another interesting place left by our ancestors, where it is worth a walk. Numerous wars destroyed most of the once impregnable fortifications.

Crimean territory was subjected to raids by enemies. "Tidbits" tried to conquer numerous nations. Since then, many monuments have been preserved in Sevastopol. Some of them are reminiscent of the Crimean War, others - of the Great Patriotic War.

The heroic defense of Sevastopol is represented by a panorama. Defenders of the city had to sink their own ships to block the path of the enemy in the harbor. Wrecks today are a monument on a rock jutting out from the depths of the sea. Inspirer and leader of military events, Admiral Nakhimov, who “attentively observes” the city from his high pedestal.

Dedicated to the heroes of the Great Patriotic War diorama "Storm on Sapunsky mountain" and a sculpture of a soldier with a sailor. In addition, a huge number of beautiful buildings, squares and gardens remained in the walls of the city.

Yalta is known as a resort city from the XIX century. After the Crimean War, peoples began to quickly spread on the coastal territory. It soon became clear that the local climate has a beneficial effect on human health. The healing air combined with the bright sun and the warm sea make it possible for hundreds of thousands of holidaymakers to improve their health today.

Rare city in the world can compete with the beauty of Yalta. In this wonderful resort city, which stretches for several tens of kilometers along the coastline, a huge number of sanatoriums, boarding houses, private hotels, villas and mansions have been built.

Of particular interest are ancient buildings. Massandra Palace "Grew" surrounded by dramatic rocks and majestic grottoes. Once it belonged to the royal family of the Romanovs. With round towers, balconies and spiers, decorated with sculptures, the palace resembles a medieval castle.

By car from Yalta can be reached to Alupkinsky palace, no less attractive from the side of architecture.

And yet the most interesting, significant and original castle is considered "Bird home". The miniature structure is clearly visible both from land and from the sea. He "stuck" to the rock, like the nests of swallows, hence the name.

They cover the entire coast of Crimea. Both local flora and rare plants brought from other regions of the world grow in them. Parks and walking paths lead to natural and artificial reservoirs, to cozy gazebos, fountains and sculptures. On the territory of the air is soft and pleasant. It calms the nervous system, helps to improve the state of health, especially to people suffering from lung diseases.

The history of Crimea cannot do without mentioning the Crimean Khanate. A few centuries ago, not only the peninsula, but also part of modern Ukraine belonged to the Crimean Tatars. Nowadays, the indigenous population has settled in the former capital of the Khanate - Bakhchisarai.

The most interesting sight - Khan's Palace. It is the only one in the world, built in the style of the Crimean Tatar architecture. Museum expositions tell about the life and political structure of the khanate. Fountain of tearslocated on the palace grounds, sung by the great Pushkin in the poem “The Fountain of Bakhchisarai”.

Other interesting places to add to the Crimea guide include: Assumption Monastery and Chufut-Kale (cave city).

A visit to Bakhchisaray gives tourists the opportunity to taste the dishes of the Tatar national cuisine, to take part in the tea ceremony.

The village of Koktebel gained fame thanks to the quality of wines and brandies produced at the local plant. On the site of the modern settlement of the early settlements was not. Perhaps the reason for the old volcano. Gems are now found on the mountain, including onyx, opal, sardonyx, and others.

At the foot of the volcano is another maritime landmark - Golden Gate. Rising from the sea, the cliffs formed something like a natural arch. It is the duty of every visitor to swim under it and take a picture against the background of the monument of nature.

It is noticed that in the center of Koktebel like to appear flocks of dolphins. There are a lot of fish and other marine animals here, which is probably why fishing in local waters is prohibited.

This mountain complex, which has become a geological monument of nature, is worthy of being on its territory. It is located near the city of Alushta. The area is used for horse riding, quad biking, as well as hiking.

At the foot of the monument is located inside the monument. The fact is that it was here that some scenes from the famous film “Caucasian Captive” were filmed. Anyone can see the stone on which the heroine allegedly jumped while dancing, as well as Nikulin's oak.

Shortly after the start of the climb you can meet Valley of Ghostscreated from high rocks formed by the wind. The further way is a kind of path for rock climbing lovers.

Fans of history and military subjects will appreciate the 825 GTS object, which is also called Cold War Museum. In fact, this is the place where submarines are built underground in the mountains of Balaclava.

The building was designed to withstand an atomic bomb with a capacity of up to 100 thousand tons. Inside there is a canal, an iPod docking station and a workshop where repairs were made. Here boats, built according to 613 and 633 projects, could be sheltered, the place for storage of ammunition was supposed.

Nikitsky Botanical Garden can be considered simultaneously as an architectural and natural monument. It also belongs to one of the most frequently visited attractions in the Crimea.

The garden was created at the initiative of Emperor Alexander I, who personally allocated 20 thousand rubles annually for the construction. At one time this place became the first experimental garden object in southern Russia.

The main goal here was to grow useful ornamental samples collected in Europe. It was assumed that they will be distributed on the Crimean peninsula. As a result, the collection grew, multiplied and developed. Soon the garden became a place where experiments were conducted on the cultivation of tobacco, and then vegetables.

Over time, the Nikitsky Botanical Garden replaced many directors and owners until it began to die at the beginning of the twentieth century due to lack of funding. Relatively well managed to survive only the wine industry.

Today Nikita Botanical Garden can visit anyone. In addition to the main huge park, here you can visit constantly passing exhibitions of decorative flowers, butterflies and cacti. Winemaking has been preserved, but it is extremely difficult to get into the tasting room.

The Golitsyn family played a significant role in the life of the Crimean peninsula. People who have such a name are associated with various events in the area. The path, called "Golitsyn", was created with the advent of Nicholas II. The king planned to visit the paradise village, to see Lev Sergeevich and his family. Prince bought land for the development of winemaking.

Today this city is called the New World.

The path along which the king and prince Golitsyn walked was cut out on the mountain Koba-Kaya. It stretches for more than 5 kilometers. At a specified distance there are several historical and natural monuments. For example, there is a large grotto, which was formed under the influence of sea waves. Golitsyn used it to store created drinks.

Further along the route there are numerous bays, where pirates and smugglers once hid.

The Crimean peninsula is a set of ancient fortresses accessible to residents and visitors to the area. One of these structures is the Kerch fortress. It is believed that its first part appeared at the end of the XVIII century.

Over time, the building was rebuilt and strengthened many times, and by the time of the Crimean War, the batteries consisted of 20 guns. However, as a result of land threats, it was decided to destroy almost everything that was in the Kerch fortress. In Soviet times there was a warehouse of equipment and ammunition for the fleet. Special relief was used to accommodate the disciplinary battalion.

Despite the fact that the building was given considerable attention, part of its dungeons have yet to fully explore.

Those who are interested in nature much more than old buildings should visit this monument. The complex is located in the mountains of the Kirov region and stretched over 40 acres.

If you go in the direction of the Old Crimea, you can see stone ridge several kilometers long. It is called Agarmysh, in the vicinity of which is the famous forest.

It is best to visit this place in the autumn, because it is at this time of the year that the beauty of the forest is most fully revealed. Of course, in winter and in summer the object also has a special charm.

Agarmyshsky forest reaches the highest density in the tract Wolfy Yar, as well as in the area Sychev. This state he managed to achieve over 200 years of its existence.Most often there can be found among the vegetation of the Crimean beech, oriental hornbeam, oaks. In addition, ordinary plants grow, such as ash, maple or linden.

The local flora is rich in numerous shrubs, there is a cornel in the forest, hazel, sumac and hawthorn. The southern slopes are covered with barberry, wild rose and blackberry.

There are enough places on the peninsula where you can go with children. It’s interesting to take a ride with the family in a breeze water park, which is located in Alushtaor visit Dolphinarium in Partenit.

Entertainment for children is presented in a large assortment in Evpatoria, because this resort is not for nothing called "family". The infrastructure of the city is designed in such a way that neither adults nor children are bored.

In 2014, a water park was finally built in the city center. Previously, tourists had to go to the institution, located a few kilometers from the city on the highway. Now you can walk to the water park and spend the whole day there.

There is also a huge aquarium, dolphinarium, multipark, movie theaters with cartoons, as well as a huge selection of various attractions on the waterfront and parks, bike rental.

In drawing up the route for the holidays, it is necessary to understand the difference between the Southern Coast of Crimea and other parts. From the south almost all beaches are covered with pebbles, the infrastructure is poorly developed in some places.

If you want your child not only to sunbathe and swim, but also to develop, then it is better to go to Sevastopol, where all the most interesting places that glorify Crimea are based.

Usually children are interested in ancient karst caves with unpronounceable Tatar names. The most visited is Emine-Bair-Khosar or Mammoth Cave, which is located on the territory of the Crimean Natural Reserve.

Recently opened zoo and Park of lions "Taigan" or safari park in Belogorsk (Crimea, Belogorsk district, Belogorsk, Lavandovaya st., 1) are very intricately arranged. This is a territory without enclosures, along which lions and other representatives of the cat roam.

Here, visitors move along bridges located at a safe height, which allows them to see even those predators who have tried to hide. A popular pastime is feeding meat to animals.

Be sure to include in the program of the Crimean palaces. The most famous - Vorontsovskiy, Livadiya, Massandra and Swallow's Nest.

There are in the Crimea and parks, the largest "Banana Republic" in Yalta - budget option compared with European counterparts.

Besides all this, on the peninsula there are Wellness centers with special programs. The third type of children's holiday on the coast - camping he is for the bravest. Spartan conditions: a tent, a sleeping bag, a bio-toilet and a canteen on the territory where families prepare food themselves in bowlers over the fire.

Despite the difficulties, this type of recreation is popular with parents whose children love outdoor activities. Mass events related to orienteering, swimming, rowing, samostroem of houses from scrap metal, evening fires - all this will make children's recreation unforgettable.

You can take advantage of the popular tour, which begins with an excursion in Tauric Chersonesos - ancient city and museum under the sky. Chersonese was founded in the V century BC. e. the Greek invaders. For centuries it was under the control of the Greeks, Romans and Byzantines.

On the second day you should go hiking Cape Fiolent - one of the pearls of the peninsula of Crimea.This is a paradise with incredibly beautiful cliffs and many wild and public beaches on the Black Sea coast. Here is a beautiful garden right on the mountainside, and there is an opportunity to stay overnight in the camp.

Or on the second day you can walk through the historical part of Balaclava and visit the museum of the city.

After that, go to the mountains, climb the hill to see Genoese fortress of the XIV century. The beautiful landscape of the ruins of the citadel and its watchtowers still makes us feel the power of this ancient city and its warriors.

After lunch, be sure to go on a yacht trip along the cliffs of the Crimean peninsula coast to the second camping camp in the “Ayazma” reserve.

The third day is worth planning. hike along the trail to the mountain Kush-Kaya. On the way you can see the ruins St. Elias Church, blooming peonies, breathtaking rocks and a very beautiful panoramic view of the southern coast of Crimea. If there is enough time, the rest of the day is better to devote to the study of the Crimean mountains, so the best option would be campaign to the Temple of the Sun and Ilyas-Kaya mountain.

On the fifth day of a family trip, the first stop will be monument to Soviet partisanswho during the Second World War fought the Hitler army. From here you can move along the river to a beautiful waterfall to rest there and swim. Next stop - village Springovo and Skele menhirs - vertical stone pillars, the purpose of which is still unknown.

On the last day of travel it is better to go. on a tour of the stone town of Eski-Kerman, whose name translates as "stone fortress". The city was founded in the VI century. It is surrounded by steep cliffs and narrow passages that lead to its streets, which were previously guarded by watchtowers and other fortifications. The settlement was defeated in the XIII century by the army of the Mongols.

Each tourist list of the best attractions may vary depending on their own preferences. It is not necessary to watch other people's routes, you can build it yourself on the car.

"Ghost Valley" - a unique stone beauty, which created the time and weather. For thousands of years, under their influence, stone giants were formed, stirring the imagination of local residents and tourists. This is one of the most popular destinations for excursions in the Crimea.

Be sure to visit and "Chaos Stone". Initially there was a powerful earthquake, which left behind huge stone blocks weighing several tons, prompting the then settlers to go in search of another place to settle.

Enjoys no less popular Funa fortress. Most of the built routes lead to the historic ruins of Funa, the construction of which began in the 13th century. It was a kind of princely patrimonial castle of Teodoro, and was used as a border fortification on a small Silk Road.

Another tour is historical and architectural monuments of Sudak, including the Museum of Torture on the territory of the Genoese fortress, where you can not just listen to what tools were used, but also personally pose for the camera as a smiling “victim”.

Most excursions are aimed at visiting "Fountain of youth."

Among popular tourist destinations "Broken heart" - cleft, which, according to rumors, is able to fulfill desires, if they are voiced aloud here.

Be sure to include in the trip hike on the eastern slope of the mountain Demerdzhi. Some equestrian routes pass through the scenic area around the Bykhalov rock. Before the eyes appear strawberry fields. Here it is easy to plunge into the aroma of pine forest, and then enjoy the cascade of waterfalls.

Beech forest - also included in the list of popular routes today. What is remarkable about this place is the fact that so tall trees grow here that even three people cannot embrace the trunk of one tree.

Further worth going on the South Demerdzhi plateau, where you can discover a unique panorama of local landscapes and the entire coast from Sudak to Yalta.

Crab Stream - This is another attraction that is worth attention while organizing your own route through the territory of Crimea. A surprising fact - this stream in the winter and in the summer keeps the same water temperature.

If you want to see the Greek medieval burial, then you need to go in the valley Maubi. Although it is located above sea level, just 700 meters away, the perception is completely different. When looking down it seems that you are above the clouds, and when looking up it seems that the top remains inaccessible.

Silver Falls - no less demanded tourist destination. This cascade descends to 350 meters and is considered one of the most beautiful Crimean waterfalls. An architect named nature paved the way for water, creating grottoes and caves along the way. First you have to overcome mountain barriers, and closer to the sea the river calms down and makes you happy with a steady flow.

The waterfall is surrounded by a valley of snowdrops, which looks in an unimaginable way during heavy flowering. It seems that there is a snow cover on the surface of the earth, in fact this sensation is created by delicate flower petals. Beauty and fragrance can not be described - it seems that it smells like a fairy tale.

The road to the Crimea depends on where the movement begins. A car is one of the most convenient means of transportation. As an example, you can take The most common route, starting from Moscow.

To move in the right direction you need to leave. on the M4 highway. Direction of travel in the direction of Voronezh, slightly skirting the city. Next will be required drive to Rostov, but without entering the city, and again bending around it.

After the pointer "Kislyakovskaya" the road turns off, you need to get to the station of the same name. Further movement is carried out on the following destinations:

• Leningrad;
• Kanevskaya;
• Timashevsk;
• Slavyansk-on-Kuban;
• Temryuk;
• Port Caucasus.

As soon as the traffic police post, located in Ilyich, passed, you need to focus on the pointer where it will be written "Sea Port".

Previously, it was required to cross with a passenger car to the coast of Crimea by ferry, today a bridge specially created for this is actively working. Travel on it is free.

After entering the territory of the peninsula, you can reach any of the cities. There are numerous signs on the tracks In extreme cases, it is worth loading a map into the navigator.

At any time, the Crimea was very popular. Today a lot of effort is directed towards improving the infrastructure of the peninsula. Here you can enjoy not only the scent of unique flowers, which are abundant in summer, but also clear sea, beaches, and beautiful nature.

In Crimea, several resort areas that are worth a visit when organizing an independent trip: southern beaches, south-east, west, east coast, Sevastopol and other cities.Each zone has its own features and attractions.

Southern beaches stretch along the coast from Alushta to Foros. According to travelers in their car, This region has a good infrastructure, and more excursions are organized here.

You can swim in the sea from late spring to mid-autumn. It also happens that in July the north cold wind begins to prevail, which must be taken into account when traveling with children.

The coast from the south-east, the length from Feodosiya to Alushta, will delight not only with amazingly clean air and water. They note that the mountain ranges here are not so steep and high, so the whole family can be sent to conquer them.

Wonderful nature in this region and the popular Alushta circus are popular with tourists of all ages. On the territory of Feodosia there are many health resorts, which are famous for their unique health programs. Many are attracted by the large local beach.

Kerch Peninsula is located on the east. Its peculiarity is that the territory is washed by two seas at once: the Black and the Azov. However, motorists say that you should not wait, driving through local attractions, attractive landscapes, because they are not here, as in other parts.

Golden beaches are located in the west of the Crimea, there are always many rave reviews about them. They note that there is enough space for everyone, because there is a huge multi-kilometer territory with wonderful coarse sand. The relief is mostly flat, without sharp rocky formations.

Most attention from this side attracts Evpatoria city with its springs and therapeutic mudwhich has no equal in the whole world.

Here it is best to come on holiday with children, the sea always remains calm.

In general, going on a trip yourself, as a rule, there are no problems with movement. The roads on the peninsula are well organized, there are all the necessary signs, so getting lost is difficult. Around most attractions are free parking.

See the video review of the sights of Crimea in the next video.