Features of rest in Nikita in Crimea

The village of Nikita is located on the Black Sea coast near Yalta. This is a unique place for its beauty and the presence of attractions.

According to historians, it was founded in ancient times by the Goths, who adopted the Christian faith. These events belong to the III century of our era. But why Nikita? Guides associate the name of the village with the name of the goddess of ancient Greece - Nika. There is another version of the origin of the name. Skyta, translated from Greek, is a Christian settlement. After the conquest of the Crimean peninsula, the Turks mentioned in their letters the name of the village Nikita with a population of forty families.

During the period of the annexation of the Crimea to Russia, the Christian part of the population moved to other areas, and at the same time, Muslim Tatars settled in the village. The number of residents has grown to several hundred people. Before the October Revolution, a school was functioning in the village, a mosque was built, in the center of the settlement there were shopping arcades and a pub. As a result Nikita has become a multinational settlement, in which different nations live together.

Currently - This is a suburb of Yalta with comfortable housing, beautiful beaches, spa hotels, guest houses. The population exceeds two thousand people. For many Russians, this is the best beach holiday. There is no huge crowds, as in the large resort cities. Very clean sea, air, equipped neat beach.

As for the weather on the Yalta coast, it has a mild climate, dry hot summer and warm winter. It attracts tourists year-round. The beaches begin to function at the end of May - at this time it is pleasant to sunbathe under the rays of the gentle sun. But the swimming season begins in early June, when the water temperature warms up to +19 C. In July and August, the water warms up to +25 C. The swimming season here lasts until the end of September. People call it the velvet season.

Velvet season in Nikita is a magical time. The inexorable heat subsides, and the water still remains warm. And there is much more free space on the beach. All the beaches in the village are covered with pebbles, there are also large stones. In the sea, clear and clean water. As one of the advantages of the surroundings, spa visitors point to clean, healing air, which has a beneficial effect on the human respiratory tract. Affect the useful sea winds and the influence of unique plants of the botanical garden, located in the village.

The cost of housing corresponds to the prices in Yalta. It is possible to find suitable accommodation at a reasonable price.

• You can perfectly accommodate in the private sector. The owners rent rooms or individual houses. It offers guests rooms in guest houses, mini-hotels. Everything is provided in them for families with children. Spacious landscaped courtyard, playground, swimming pool. Indoors there is a kitchen with all kitchen utensils, shower rooms. Such housing can be rented for 2000 - 2500 rubles per day.

• For a large family or company is more suitable cottage. This is a cost effective and convenient option. The house has its own space where you can retire with your circle of friends.Of course, the cost depends on the classroom of the dwelling, but is not at all related to the number of residents.

• Villa Gardenia is very popular among lovers of marine recreation. It is quite affordable prices. In the courtyard there is a swimming pool, playground for children, tennis court. Fans can relax in the sauna. Having your own dining room helps to solve the problem of food vacationers. Parking is included in the payment for housing. It is more convenient to reach the coast by car, but you can also walk. Travel time is 20 minutes.

• On the coast opened their doors luxury comfortable hotels. The most beautiful hotel "Consol Sport" promises guests rooms with all amenities, luxury apartments. On the territory there is a modern cozy restaurant, spa salons, gym. There is a swimming pool, landscaped park area, car parking. Accordingly, the cost of such accommodation is twice as expensive as private housing.

• On the first coastline are the hotels "Dream by the Sea", "Royal Park". They are less luxurious, but comfortable to live. The price is noticeably lower than in the “Console Sport”.

The village is dominated by a network of small canteens, cafes and restaurants. Mini-hotels offer tenants their food services. In the waterfront area, you can have lunch or just have a snack, enjoy Eastern sweets, enjoy savory Crimean dishes. In the markets - an abundance of local fruits and vegetables. Resorts living in the private sector, often prefer to cook meals on their own. It is more economical for a family with small children. It is easy to solve the issue of food, agreeing with the owners.

The main attraction of Nikita is the botanical garden known all over the country, one of the oldest. It was founded in 1812 on the personal orders of Emperor Alexander I. It is Nikita's pride and pearl.

Many vacationers come and stay here for this. Plants of the magic garden attract tourists from neighboring cities and hotels at any time of the year. Entrance fee, but once there, you will not regret it. Here are collected plants from all over the world. The amazing flora amazes with its beauty and diversity. Flower beds and greenhouses are impressive aromas. To get acquainted with the inhabitants of the botanical garden, it is not enough to go there once. True connoisseurs of nature study the life of the garden vegetation for at least a week.

Facility staff hold flower shows for the seasons. Every autumn, a chrysanthemum ball is held in the botanical garden - a thematic exhibition dedicated to the variety of the cultivated varieties of these flowers. You will be amazed when you enter the magical world of tulips, irises, daylilies, roses and clematis. This is a real aromatsentr. The total number of crops cultivated in the garden exceeds 11 thousand. In addition, medicinal plants are grown here. Part of the botanical garden is the natural complex "Cape Martian".

Interesting historical buildings should be attributed Church of the Transfiguration. It was built at the insistence of the director of the botanical garden and opened in 1887. While resting in the Crimea, Russian monarchs and their families considered it necessary to visit this temple.

Beauty will amaze you and the fragrant nature of the surroundings. Attracts tourists with its mystery Nikitskaya cleft (or Nikitsky cleft). In another way, this place is called the Ayan rocks. They attract the unexplored and the beauty of climbers. This is an excellent base for training. Elevated routes have been developed for both experienced climbers and beginners.

But for the bulk of the rest laid sightseeing trail. It winds along a steep slope, sinking in a cedar grove.Moving up, you suddenly find yourself on a flat platform, which is more than two hundred meters long. From all sides it is surrounded by rocks, up to fifty meters high.

In width between the rocks no more than thirty meters. Before you famous Nikitsky cleft. Rocks are twisted by green lianas. Greens are very juicy and rich. This contributes to its microclimate, abundance of moisture, and the hot southern sun almost does not fall here. Nearby juniper, oak, cornel bushes, strawberries, wild pear and many other plants get along together perfectly.

In the western part of the rocks, archaeologists have found fragments of ancient dishes. Perhaps there were once settlements of people. The northern rock is covered with grottoes and cracks. If you are observant, you can see that all the rocks have a different color.

Anyone traveling by private transport can get to the center of Yalta, and from there there is a road leading to the village. If you come by train or bus, you can order a taxi from the city station or use public transport. If you have already determined the place of residence, most often the owners are happy to meet at the station.

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