All about the village of Partenit in Crimea

Partenit - an incredibly beautiful resort village. It is located on the southern coast of Crimea. The beautiful sea, the majestic mountains, dense greens and many interesting sights - all this makes tourists come back here again and again.

Partenit is included in the Alushta urban district. On the map you can find it between Alushta and Yalta. The village is located in a picturesque valley. It is surrounded by mountains, green hills and capes. Different species of coniferous and deciduous crops make the local air clean and very useful. Nature itself creates a fabulous atmosphere here, which is enhanced by the secrets of the ancient Crimean legends.

The population of the village is about 8,000 people. Allocate upper and lower areas Partenita. Each has a fairly developed infrastructure. There are shops, cafes and restaurants, hotels, health resorts, parking with security, parks. Mountains and dense forests protect the settlement from the cold wind. Due to this, the climate here is mild. The resort welcomes guests all year.

The name of the village in Greek means "girl". According to legend, on one of the mountains surrounding Partenit, once stood the temple of the goddess Virgo. Parthenit valley was inhabited in ancient times. Locals engaged in farming, fished, and established trade relations. In the future, this place was a seaport, and then - the city-capital. As a result, the town again became a village.

The Raevsky family revived the terrain, cultivated vineyards to a new level. They took up wine production, began to decorate the village with rare plants. Not far away were the estates of Winners, Gagarins, who also appreciated the local climate and nature.

After the war, Partenit was renamed Frunze. The terrain acquired a resort destination, sanatoriums for military, astronauts began to appear. Here rested Zhukov, Konev, Leonov, Titov. In 1991, the village regained its original name. Now it is a popular resort area, allowing everyone who wants to relax and heal his body.

To get to the resort from the airport of Simferopol is easy. There is an intercity bus station. You need to take a bus or trolleybus, going along the route "Simferopol-Yalta". The first option is more convenient, since the trolley bus drops passengers on the track. In this case, from the stop you will have about 3 km to walk to the village or call a local taxi.

You can also take a bus at the Kurortnaya bus station (in Simferopol). Transport runs every 20 minutes from 8.00 to 20.00. You will drive about 1.5 hours. They drop you off at the local bus station, located near the main entrance to the sanatorium "Crimea". Another option is to use the transfer from the hotel in which you will be staying during your holiday.

In the village there are several resorts offering accommodation in rooms, medical and preventive procedures and walks through the green area. The main thing is considered sanatorium "Crimea". There are rooms of different categories (from "standard" to "luxury").On the territory there are a medical center, canteens, cafes, restaurants, sports fields, libraries, cinemas, swimming pools, a fenced beach with all amenities.

However, temporary vouchers here are available only to members of families of servicemen, because this is a military sanatorium of the Ministry of Defense of Russia. Perhaps in the future the situation will change.

Second in rating - sanatorium "Ayvazovskoe". The building has only double rooms at a price of 4,200 rubles. Allowed and single occupancy (at the same price). The territory includes a swimming pool, a luxury park "Paradise", a restaurant, a spa complex, a gym, and a bowling alley. You can also stay at the hotel or rent a house in the private sector. A choice of apartments are provided in different areas and rooms in guest houses.

Accommodation in hotels Partenit - expensive. Especially budgetary room rental in a building close to the coast. If you are interested in an all-inclusive vacation, pay attention to the elite hotels "Europe" and "Majestic". "Europe" offers rooms at a price of 9300 rubles per person (in season). There is a sauna complex, gym, restaurants and bars, a terrace overlooking the sea, the beach.

Hotel "Majestic" offers rooms with sea view at a price of 6,000 rubles per person.. Accommodation and meals for children under 12 are free. Bath, massage, anti-aging programs, two swimming pools, spa services, tours of the Crimea, evening music programs and concerts - all this makes the rest as comfortable as possible.

You can find a simpler version. For example, hotel "Nord" located next to the sanatorium "Crimea". Residents receive a free pass to the park. There is a wellness center, a phyto bar, a swimming pool, a gym, a sauna, a playground, a cafe. The cost of living - from 3000 rubles.

The temperature in July and August (the hottest months) is 24-25 degrees Celsius. In September, the thermometer reaches 21 degrees. The sea warms up in the summer to 22-24 degrees. The beaches of the village are sand and pebble. Almost all of them (except the central one) are the property of sanatoriums and hotels. Under the city beach is a small area. To take a seat, it is worth coming early.

The entrance to the sea is shallow, pebble. The water is quite clear. For a fee, you can take a sun lounger and umbrella. Cafes, toilets and changing rooms are located on the waterfront (near the beach).

The beach areas of the resorts “Crimea” and “Ayvazovskoye”, as well as the territory of the hotel “Europe” are considered the best in the village. Entrance to the beach of the sanatorium "Crimea" is paid. The cost is not very big - 100 rubles. The area is perfectly clean. Also, buying a ticket, you can walk through the beautiful park.

Entrance to the beach of the hotel "Europe" is free. From the center of the village to him about 20 minutes walk. But you can relax on the only sandy beach Partenita. Stylish loungers and parasols are available for a fee. Perfect purity reigns here. The bottom is gentle, the entrance to the water is comfortable. There is a children's area, a playground.

As for the sanatorium "Ayvazovskoe", you can relax for free only on the 5th and 6th map. There are awnings, changing rooms, showers, toilet. Provided rental equipment. No fun. The remaining maps of the health resort can be visited only by paying 600 rubles. For this price you will relax in the landscaped area with all sorts of entertainment and be able to see the masterpiece of landscape design - Paradise Park.

The largest beach of the village is the territory of the recreation center "Tavrida-Azot". The coastal area is pebbly. There are awnings, deck chairs.Those who want to have fun on the water can ride catamarans, scooters, "bananas". Excursion boats depart from the nearest pier.

If you are in Partenit, you definitely need to see the park Aivazovsky. Here, the splendor of nature is harmoniously combined with sculptural masterpieces. Various natural recreation created under the influence of traditions of different countries. The severity of England, the mysteriousness of ancient Greece, the sophistication of Japan - all this is reflected in exotic plants, beautiful flower beds, elegant pools and sculptures. Here is the old olive grove Rayevsky.

The park of the sanatorium "Crimea" is also not bad. In addition to the dense greenery, it is possible to see interesting old buildings, beautiful fountains. Especially worth noting is the fountain "Prometheus". The figure of the ancient hero stands in the center of a kind of bowl. Water streams burst from his torch, imitating flames.

Is interesting Museum of stone, nature and antiquities. Here are collected beautiful minerals from all over the Crimea. In a section they form unique patterns. Some of them resemble animals or people, and some create the impression of a whole plot. All exhibits have nameplates and witty comments.

Not far from Partenit is Karasan. This is the former manor Rayevsky. Now the building is occupied by a sanatorium. Karasansky Park is another wonderful place for walking. Picturesque landscape compositions were created by the best landscape designers. Here you can see about 200 species of both local and exotic cultures. Ancient fountains and charming ponds harmoniously complement the greenery.

For a change, you can visit the unusual House-museum of the brownie. It is located in the village Zaprudnom. There you will be greeted by a rich collection of various doll house created by local craftsmen. Not far from Partenit there is another important attraction - the palace of Princess Gagarina. To see it, you will have to go to a place called Utes.

The palace was built in the style of the German Gothic. Neat turrets, battlements, arches - all this makes the building look like a fairytale castle. Today it is the administration of the sanatorium. Around the medieval castle is a delightful park with fountains. On one of the alleys you can get to the observation deck.

If you come with children, be sure to go to the dolphinarium. It is located in the territory of the sanatorium "Crimea". A spectacular show will delight any child. After the presentation, visitors are invited to dolphin therapy. The resort also offers plenty of fun on the water. This is riding on catamarans and jet skis, boat trips on boats.

Most of the establishments offering a tasty and satisfying snack are in the lower part of the village. Kiosks in which you can buy pizza, pie or soda, are located throughout Partenit. Vacationers of sanatoria usually eat in them, because there is a special diet menu. The hotels also have their own restaurants. But you can go to another place. On the coast there are several dining rooms. A complex lunch can be bought for an amount of about 300-400 rubles.

Tourists speak well about the restaurants "Paradise", "Sunflowers", "Salvador". Of course, in such institutions prices are different. Lunch in a restaurant will cost you 1000 rubles (approximately). The city beach has “Cheburechny paradise”. As is clear from the name, baked goods are sold here. Cafe "Ayu-Dag" will appeal to lovers of Caucasian cuisine. Prices are low, there is live music. If you are going to rent a house with a kitchen, you can cook by yourself. Grocery stores in the resort area there. There is also a fruit market.

According to tourists, rest in Partenit has both advantages and disadvantages. Advantages:

• the climate of the resort has a positive effect on human health, strengthens the immune system, promotes healing;
• delightful landscapes leave an indelible impression;
• it is pleasant to swim in the warm sea;
• most locals are very welcoming;
• good location of the village and well-established transport links allows you to easily and quickly get to other resorts and interesting places;
• in Partenit itself, there is also something to see; it is impossible to name a boring vacation;
• The variety of proposed excursions with transport from the hotel itself or the sanatorium gives you the opportunity to choose a rest for every taste.

disadvantages:

• prices for housing, food and entertainment here are higher than, for example, in Feodosia (at the level of Yalta);
• most beaches are paid;
• although public transport runs regularly, after 20.00 you will not be able to take the bus (if necessary you will have to call a taxi).

As for excursions, you can get to other places by bus, and buy tickets already on site. This will save. Although you need to be prepared for the overcrowding of regular buses in the season.

Finally, many tourists are quite happy with the central free beach, although it is crowded here. Should I go to Partenit, you decide. However, it is fair to note that there are more positive reviews. And this is not surprising because the beautiful village with healing air has long been recognized as a unique resort area.

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