Olenevka in Crimea: features, location and rest

On the territory of the Crimea there are many secluded corners where tourism is poorly developed so far, but that's the beauty of it, since there are not a lot of people and the beaches remain clean. One of these places is Olenevka, located on the west.

Cape Tarkhankut is considered to be the most western point of the Crimea; a small village Olenevka is located not far from it at a distance of 5 kilometers. The local landscape is remarkable for its white cliffs and crystal clear water and air. On this side of the peninsula, nature remained pristine, because the least touched by man.

The outskirts of the village - not only a place with amazing nature, but also an excellent solution for the rest of people who want to spend it in silence and solitude. The area is ecologically clean due to the absence of major highways and industrial enterprises nearby.

Most often, this area is chosen for recreation by divers, surfers, those who like to enjoy camping and sleeping in tents. Local authorities also could not help but note the advantages of the local climate and nature, therefore Olenevka was chosen in 2016 as the venue for the festival, which was named Crimea-Extreme.

Sandy beaches here do not differ in beauty from the Maldivian ones, white amazing sand lies on the shore. From the village to the shore the road takes no more than 10 minutes, which is very convenient. The rocky coast stretches 10 kilometers to the south-east. These places are known as Big and Small Atlesh.

After the archaeological excavations, a little more was known about Olenevka and its surroundings. According to scientists, the first settlement appeared here in ancient times. It was a Greek town of Chersonesus choir.

The total area of ​​the settlement, dated VI century, was 3.2 hectares. According to the evidence found, the town was well fortified, and its population in the first century AD changed to Scythian.

The first mention of the village can be found in the Cameral description of the Crimea. The document is dated 1784 year. The village after the Crimea joined Russia, became part of the Evpatoria district, but it happened later.

Pavlov's reforms took place from 1796 to 1802, the settlement during this period was transferred to Akmechetsky district and became part of Novorossiysk province. After that there were a few more shifts in administrative division.

According to available historical data, all local residents were forced to go to Turkey, where they settled after. It was the first wave of emigration, provoked by General Popov. After buying them a decent share of local land, he brought Nogais here. By 1806 there were 43 courtyards, 268 inhabitants lived in them.

In 1800, another village was formed in the neighborhood - Stepanovka, slightly larger. 382 people lived on its territory, but this is the only document where mention of the settlement is found, since in the subsequent period the terrain is marked as empty on all maps. Only in 1820, Popov began to relocate his peasants to an already ready place.

Touched the village and the reforms of Alexander II. During this period, a detailed census of local residents was conducted. By that time, two fish factories had been built here and one orchard planted.On the map of Karaj (the former name of Olenevka) was marked by the Russian settlement, on the territory of which in 1876 a rescue station was organized. After 3 years, the school began to work here, and in 1886 the first telegraph appeared. In 1887, the number of local residents increased to 536.

The next reform took place in 1890, when the settlement was referred to Kunansky volost, the number of inhabitants on the available 110 yards was 826 people. In 1921, the parish made a decision to abolish, as indicated by the surviving decree of Krymrevkom. Since then, Evpatoria district began to exist. The settlement of Karaj was part of the Evpatoria district.

The distance from Simferopol to Olenevka is 160 kilometers. On the map you can easily find the village, if we consider the western region of the peninsula.

You can reach Olenevka by various means of transport.

If you choose a plane, you will first have to fly to Simferopol, where not so long ago a new terminal was opened. From Moscow to the destination flight takes an average of 3 hours. There are enough flights, so there are no problems with buying a ticket.

From the airport, you can get from Simferopol to Olenevka either by public transport or by taxi or even a rented car. If you choose a regular bus, you will have to make a transfer in Evpatoria, since there is no direct flight from the airport to Olenevka.

The bus to Evpatoria runs infrequently, you can just get to the bus station, where there are more opportunities. A trolley bus number 8, 9, 11 will do for this. If it is nevertheless decided to wait for transport, then you need a bus number 49.

Without traffic jams offers to get to Evpatoria railway station. Here trains from Simferopol go with greater frequency.

In the future, it is planned to open a railway bridge to the Crimea, but while it is being completed, now it will take a long time to get by rail from the central part of Russia. The end point is Adler or Krasnodar, from there by bus to the Crimea, then by local transport to Olenevka.

You can take a taxi from the airport in Simferopol to the settlement, but it is worth considering that the cost of the trip is 25 rubles per kilometer.

In this case, you can think about going on a vacation in your own car (or taking a rented car). After arriving by car to Kerch, you will need to cross first the Crimean Bridge, then go onto the E97 road, which leads to Feodosiya, then take the P22 to Simferopol, and then follow the P25 to Evpatoria. After that, it is still necessary to drive a large section of the road along T0108, which will lead to the Black Sea, and only there you will need to get to Revolution Street, which will lead to the settlement.

There are no large hotel complexes or sanatoriums on the territory of Olenevka, but small and private hotels can offer cozy and comfortable apartments near the sea. Almost all of them are close to the sea. They offer not only a comfortable vacation, but they promise to feed tasty in the morning. The cost depends on the time at which the room is booked; the most expensive rooms cost in the summer, when there are many guests.

The private sector was and remains an excellent option for living. Locals are distinguished by hospitality and are ready to create all the necessary conditions for tourists. Housing offer different, so the cost can vary greatly. There are small rooms for those who prefer to have everything they need at hand and stay in privacy. Can offer individual houses or villas.

Good conditions created in a 2-storey mansion on the street. Lenin, 108A. The house is also suitable for a large company, as it can hold up to 10 people inside. There are air conditioners, a picnic area is organized in the yard, there is a barbecue and a terrace.

If you want romance, then apartments on Morskaya Street, 2 are best suited. The building has a special architecture and resembles a medieval castle. In the existing plot, the owners have landscaped an amazing park with a small fountain and sculptures.

There are good accommodations for tourists with modest requests. There are several guest houses on Lenin Street. Cozy rooms are waiting in small hotels along Morskoy, 19. Here they will offer standard, deluxe, economy and comfort rooms. Inside there is the necessary appliances and comfortable new furniture. The kitchen is shared, if someone wants to prepare their own food on vacation. The bathroom has a shower.

Inexpensive costs rest on the basis of "Breeze", which is located on Lenin Street, 42A. According to experienced tourists, renting a room is cheaper in the private sector from the local population. It has everything you need for a comfortable stay. Not far from the sea there are small bungalows, but in order to save money, you will have to negotiate about renting accommodation directly with the owners, and not through intermediaries.

The cost per room or apartment will depend on:

• from the level of comfort;
• distance from the coastline;
• of the season.

The most expensive rooms cost in summer, when a lot of tourists. Some owners are willing to slightly lose the cost, if you plan to live in the resort for several weeks. The cottage is in high season from 3.5 thousand rubles per day. In the private sector, an economy class room can be found for 500 rubles, a place in the room - from 200 rubles.

Very popular hotel in Olenevka "Sun Valley". In its courtyard there is a swimming pool for guests, and the territory is adjacent to a private beach, which is very convenient. Here you can stroll through the beautiful garden in the evening. All rooms are equipped with refrigerators, TVs and air conditioning.

Nearby there are attractive restaurants, if you do not want to go outside the hotel, you can use the bar here. It is possible to rent a bike, which is easier to explore the neighborhood.

Families with children will be comfortable in the guest house "Elva", in the courtyard of which there is a safe playground. All rooms are comfortable, breakfast serves delicious food. In the evening, relax on the terrace.

There are on the territory of Olenevka and several pensions, the most popular is the "Monsoon". Inside there is a restaurant and bar serving traditional European cuisine. If you want to cool off during the day, you can use the outdoor pool. For those who are accustomed not to break away from work, they offer free 24-hour Internet.

Olenevka can offer a comfortable auto camping or just camping with tents. Every year the number of people who want to spend their holidays in this way is increasing. A good place can be found on Cape Tarkhankut, which is located in the Karadzhinsky bay. Nearby are several attractions, in addition, to get to Evpatoria is not difficult.

To understand what is camping in Olenevka, it is necessary to immerse yourself in more detail in the subject. You can live in your own tent or in a trailer or trailer. Such stationary houses allow you to provide maximum comfort on vacation. The administration has tried and equipped special areas for them, where a shower and toilet are provided.

Most of all in such a holiday attracts freedom and proximity of the sea. There is no need to go to the beach, because the parking is located directly on it. We were able to appreciate the beauty of such a holiday and families with children, because the slope to the sea is gently sloping, sand is everywhere, and for a very long time there is a small depth.

There are many lovers of diving and windsurfing.Nearby there is a grocery store, where you can easily stock up on provisions.

The coast on the outskirts of Olenevka is almost completely covered with sand, which is why this area is so popular. The beaches are clean, but the season does not last too long, since it becomes cool in the west of Crimea in September.

In the summer there are always a lot of tourists, but not all areas are available for swimming. For example, the area around the Tarkhankut lighthouse is a restricted area where swimming is prohibited. As such, the beach is not here, but there are small areas where you can quite comfortably sit among large boulders. This is not the best place to relax with children, but divers will surely like it, as the water remains crystal clear all the time.

It is in the vicinity of Olenevka that the so-called White Beach or the Crimean Maldives is located. Getting to it from the land is not so easy, you will need to apply the simple climbing skills. The easiest way is to sail in a kayak or rubber inflatable boat. Not far from the lighthouse there is always the possibility to rent a boat, then the owner will return after you to the beach when necessary.

This colorful and secluded place is surrounded by white rocks. At the bottom of the sea and along the coast lies coarse white sand, which is similar to the one in the Maldives. However, not the whole coastline is perfect here to soak up the sun, but since there are not many people, the place can always be found.

There is another attractive place in the vicinity of the settlement - the Ocheretay bay with a gentle shore. It is easy to find on the outskirts of Tarkankutia Park. Locals say that once there was a camp, where they brought up a squad of fur seals. Today the place is very popular with tourists who seek solitude. On the territory there is a well with drinking water.

The sea in the bay is always calm, the entrance to the sea is gradual. But not everything is as perfect as we would like, since the gas pipeline runs here, so the zone is closed for visitors. But this is only in theory, in practice there is an entrance from the side of a dirt road, although it is not very convenient.

Those who are more interested in primeval nature and silence, and not convenience, can offer the Lazy Beach, which can be found closer to Atlesh. There are sheer cliffs for climbers and clear sea for all who want to just enjoy the sea and sand.

The terrain is characterized by the presence of large boulders, but the descent to the sea is gradual, convenient, there are areas where the inflatable mattress can easily be located. Not far from the descent there is a parking lot, you can drive up by car on the way and leave it here until the evening.

Of all the beaches that Olenevka can offer, the main one remains one of the most popular. He was here nicknamed by the local Crimean Florida, because in fact this place fits the definition of paradise on earth. The embankment goes exactly here, nearby there are comfortable hotels.

This place is most affected by man, and therefore the most cultivated. There are umbrellas and sun beds, however, you have to pay for them. For convenience, dressing rooms and showers were installed throughout the beach.Here you can eat, without leaving the beach, enjoy wine and other drinks, enjoy smoked fish.

The length of the coastline is 3 kilometers, the width of the beach is 100 meters. Log into the sea is ideal for families with children. Just because there is a lot of space, there are equipped playgrounds for beach volleyball.

Will enjoy on vacation and those who are accustomed to actively spend holidays. Tourists are offered a variety of water rides, popular with youth kiting - water skiing with a parachute.

Located in the west of the Crimea Tarkhankut peninsula is a fabulously beautiful place, the main treasure of which is primeval virgin nature. This is the least populated part of the peninsula, therefore, those who appreciate solitude come here mostly.

This romantic and mysterious place is a steppe, which gradually turns into the Black Sea.where fresh sources erupt from the bottom of the saline waters. Summer is hot and dry on this side of the peninsula, the days are warm and windy, and the nights are cool and quiet. The sea is crystal clear, and therefore attracts tourists from all over the world.

The entire coast here is a monument of nature. Bizarre cliffs and protruding capes into the sea, picturesque bays cut through tunnels and fantastic islands, mysterious ravines and caves, wild vegetation and warm sandy beaches - all this nature has gathered on the territory of a small peninsula, turning it into a real magnet for travelers.

In addition to the incomprehensible number of natural treasures, there are numerous interesting archaeological sites. Here you can see the mounds of different centuries, the ruins of ancient settlements and fragments of small medieval fortress towns. The most remarkable among them are the remains of the ancient Greek polis of Kalos Limen, which existed from the 4th century BC. er by I century n. er

Today on its territory there is a historical and archaeological reserve of the same name. It consists of a museum of local lore and the site of an ancient settlement. Most of the museum’s exhibits were found during excavations. Of particular value is a unique collection of amphorae, tableware, women's jewelry. Here are the remains of an ancient Greek fortress and the central city gates.

One of the most picturesque places of the Tarkhankut Peninsula is the Dzhangulskoye landslide coast, located near the village of Olenevka. Ladders created by landslides stretch along high steep cliffs, under which the azure sea splashes. The landslide remains, covered with ivy, hover over this staircase like fantastic figures.

The pearl of the western Crimea is Cape Tarkhankut, which is located not far from here. It is considered an ideal place for diving: crystal clear water, which becomes very warm in summer, colorful aquatic plants and a very rich fauna. The main attraction of the cape is the old lighthouse, built in 1816.

Cape Tarkhankut is the westernmost point of the peninsula, this landmark is very popular for many reasons.

Be sure to visit the Big and Small Atlesh, which are located in the west of the Crimea. This place is obliged by a fantastic landscape to the sea and wind, over the long centuries they turned this area into one of the most colorful corners. The bays, which today delight us with crystal clear water, were once used by pirates and smugglers, because there are many hidden niches where you can hide something valuable.

Translated from the Crimean Tatar Atlesh means "fire." If we turn to history, it becomes clear why the local cliffs are called this way. The fact is that earlier, before the construction of lighthouses, large fireplaces were built here, which are necessary for seafarers as a landmark at night.

The territory is protected and consists of two natural monuments located one kilometer from each other. At Greater Atlesh, the main attraction is the arch, 40 meters high, which adorns the entrance to a small bay. The arch is a through grotto, which was formed over time due to sea waves and rock weathering. In the season there are moored many excursion boats, which bring lovers of diving.

The Little Atlesh also has something to see. Under the influence of the waves, a hundred-meter tunnel formed here, right there is the Crimean cave, the entrance to which is only from the sea, since it is 10 meters below the surface of the water. Its length is 150 meters.

On the Small Atlesh there is also the so-called Chalice of Love - a pond with amazingly clear, sky-blue water. The diameter of the reservoir is only 20 meters, its uniqueness is that it has a 6-meter-long tunnel that connects the reservoir with the sea.

In this place you can enjoy not only unique landscapes, but also visit the amazing museum under the water. Here is located the famous Alley of Chiefs, for the inspection of which you must dive to 13 meters. Such an underwater gallery is popular.

Organized more than 15 years ago, the underwater museum boasts a collection of busts of communist leaders and leaders of socialism, which remained in the history of the USSR. All of them are built on stone shelves and shelves and are buried under a layer of water.

The underwater museum at Cape Tarkhankut is considered to be the landmark of the Crimea, which is worth a visit. Organizers are always ready to add new figures to the collection. Today it has more than 50 different busts. The so-called Leaders Alley is something amazing.

Be sure to visit the former estate of General Popov, which is located on the territory of the boarding house "Sunny Valley". After restoration, they tried to keep it in the same form as when it was built, for the day or evening walk you can use the surrounding park. This is the part of the village where the most elite houses and mansions with sculptures and pools stand.

Those who come here to heal, should come to the lake Kapchak and Estuary. The latter is known for its therapeutic mud.

The administration of Olenevka tried to maximally develop the infrastructure of this resort village, thanks to which it became comfortable to relax with the children. Attention is paid to every area in which tourists are interested.

At the local beach you can hire a boat for fishing in the sea. Excursion ships regularly stay here. A lot of water activities, including riding a "banana", "tablet", water skiing, boats, motorcycles and much more.

Those who prefer extreme, are offered to make a fascinating dive to the bottom, to hunt under water. For children, there are small water slides, trampolines and mini amusement parks.

All along the coast there are cafes and restaurants where you can have lunch or just enjoy cool drinks and sundae.

Tourists do not hesitate to leave feedback on exactly how their holiday took place in Olenevka. The first thing everyone pays attention to is the cleanliness of the sea, convenience and comfort. Holidays here may not like those who are accustomed to a rich nightlife, but for sure lovers of solitude will find the surroundings attractive for themselves.

They note that in the territory set aside for camping, toilets and shower cabins were equipped, so the rest became more comfortable.

Olenevka is the very place where everyone can find something for themselves. Here you can enjoy the sun and the sea at an affordable price in economy mode and use all the benefits of suites and restaurant services.

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