Features holiday in Sand in Crimea
Shortcake - few people know about this resort town in Crimea. It is said that the village is not very developed in terms of tourism. However, there is everything necessary for visitors - deserted wild beaches, warm Azov Sea and wildlife. For lovers of a relaxing holiday, Sand is an ideal choice. Read more about the Crimean resort - in the article.
How to get there?
By plane
The quickest way to get to Pesochnoye is by plane. Recently, an updated terminal is in operation, which will allow you to buy a direct ticket from the city of Simferopol to the village (180 km distance).
This will require arriving at the central bus station of Simferopol or drive to the old terminal.
In Kerch ply bus routes on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The time is 06.45, 07.45, 08.20, 10.30, 18.15.
In addition, you can take a bus to Kerch from bus station-2, located near the train.
You can get from Anapa to Pesochnoye (160 km) by the following route: from Anapa Airport, take a passing bus to the Crimea. You can also take taxi number 113, going to the central bus station.
If your route starts from Krasnodar, you need to take trolleybus number 17. Also, minibuses number 7, 53 will do - they all go to the desired station in the center.
By train
Many tourists choose to travel by train, which is understandable. Such a way to travel to Sand is considered the cheapest, though not very convenient. Since the railway bridge is not yet open, tourists have to travel through the neighboring cities - Krasnodar or Anapa. Here you will need to transfer to the bus going over the bridge across the Kerch Strait.
In order to facilitate the planning of the road to the resort, the Russian Railways site offers tourists a so-called single ticket valid from April 30 to September 30. It involves a direct train ride to Kerch. All the details - on the official website of the organization.
By bus
From Simferopol ply regular routes to Shelkino. We choose the bus flight Shelkino - Kerch, we land in Pesochny. You can get to the village by the same route from Kerch or transfer to bus number 75, going to Nizhnezamorsky, then about 2 kilometers by taxi.
From the starting cities-neighbors (Anapa and Krasnodar) there are regular bus services to the Crimean peninsula. All trips are carried out through the newly built bridge with the terminus in Kerch.
By taxi
The cost of taxi services depends on the chosen company. On average, 1 km of the road costs 25 rubles. To save on a trip, you can pre-order transport.
In addition, at the airport of Simferopol there is a special stand for ordering a taxi.
By car
The constructed route to Kerch will pass by an open Crimean bridge in a car of its own. From the starting point, you must move along the E97 road towards Theodosia. Next, you should turn to the right of the port (about 30 km), then go in the direction of the villages Novomikhaylovskoye and Nizhnemoroskoe. Having reached the last village, we turn left - after 2 kilometers there will be a Pesochnoye village.
Weather
The climate in the resort village of Crimea is similar to the climatic conditions of the Mediterranean coast. However, the steppe spaces and the light wind affect the humidity of the air, making it more palpable for humans.
In the middle of summer - just at this time it is the peak of the season - in the Sandy thermometer rises above +30 degrees.
Housing
Visitors to the Crimean Sandy are more likely to prefer the private sector. Most of the population of the village is engaged in the delivery of housing for rent. Prices for such facilities are low due to the remoteness of the point from the sea. Thus, the minimum price for a room in the resort town of Crimea is 180 rubles, however, the living conditions are quite good.
Guest houses are also popular with visitors. Unlike the major cities of the Crimea, the proposed housing is not named - they are simply located along the road from Nizhnezamorsky. Especially popular Pension Azov, guest house Lilialocated on the outskirts of the village. Guests are offered a choice of different living conditions, on which the price depends - the minimum 500-1000 rubles.
In addition to the above, tourists are offered to rent a private house or cottage. It is such housing is not less than 1300 rubles per day.
Before booking a house, be sure to learn about its improvement, as well as access to water and light.
Beach
The sandy beach of the resort village is located in the center of Kazantip Bay. Its length is 2.5 kilometers, without any marked boundaries. The beach is quite large - about 50 meters. The beach is covered with sand and small seashells.
There is no infrastructure as such on the territory of the entire settlement, therefore the beach can be considered wild. Vacationers in Pesochny fill the seashore, bringing with them sun beds, straw mats, umbrellas and other accessories. By the way, beach equipment is sold in local stores. The entire beach perimeter is occupied by dunes.
Another beach is in the west of Pesochny, near the Azovsky pension - significantly different from the wild. The beach is equipped with sun loungers, fungi umbrellas, awnings, also small snack bars and water attractions for children work here.
This beach is not owned by a boarding house, its arrangement is entirely an initiative of the residents.
First of all, you should know that the sun loungers are rented for a small fee.
Entertainment
First of all, you should visit the water park “Treasure Island”, especially for those with children. The modern complex will appeal to the whole family - it is equipped with a variety of pipes, steep slides. On the territory of the water park (area - 1300 square meters) there is a cafe, a dance floor, a swimming pool with massage bathtubs, children can ride electric cars.
On the beach, you can rent a "banana" or "pill" for riding the waves. Tourists are offered a boat trip, evening gatherings in cozy cafes with live music and delicious dishes, soft drinks.
For visits are available built back in 1705 by the Ottoman Turks Ak-Monai quarries, Arabat fortress - these attractions are located in the western side of the village, near the Arabat Spit.
Even more historical and cultural values can be seen in Kerch. By the way local sights are over 2,000 years old.
Cafes and canteens
The tourists who arrived in the village of Pesochnoye will not go hungry - a sufficient number of catering facilities operate on the territory of the Crimean resort. A typical local canteen offers a set meal for only 150 rubles. In addition, you can have a hearty meal in a cafe for a check of 500 rubles.
Do not forget about the guest houses and boarding houses, the service of which includes meals.
Shortbread in the Crimea - a great place for a relaxing holiday on the shores of the Azov Sea. Wild sandy beaches and wildlife will be excellent guides for both family and single holidays.
In the village there are no problems with accommodation, but it is better to book places in advance. In Pesochny there are enough entertainment complexes for children, and for lovers of excursions - visiting historical and cultural sights.
Review of the pension "Azov" in Pesochnoy provided in the video below.