All about the beaches of Alupka

Alupka is a resort that is in the shadow of the more famous Yalta, Feodosia, Evpatoria. But among other attractive objects in the Crimea, it stands out, if you look closely. Nice and local beaches, it's time to get to know them better.

In Alupka, the entire coast is closely pressed to the mountains. Because for the passage to the beaches have to go down the slopes. Some of them are so steep that you can not do without stairs that complement the usual trails. The shore itself is also difficult to call a flat space. The terrain is very pronounced, the beach areas are covered with pebbles of various fractions.

There are many stones on the seabed. But on the other hand, the water itself is very transparent, which is why underwater hunters and diving fans love to go to Alupka. Contrary to popular opinion, all this is not so much interferes with the rest on the shores of Alupka with children. Important: you can’t count on beaches equipped according to the elite class. However, the typical infrastructure is quite there, and some weakness is compensated by its chic views.

Nearby are such beauties as Mount Ai-Petri and the Vorontsov Palace, topped with distinctive battlements. Rest in Alupka is quite cheap, and it is conveniently located. You can easily get to any of the neighboring resorts. The beaches themselves in this area are available at no extra charge.

And this is not enough - in some leisure areas at sanatoriums let everyone. They only require to behave well and pay for sun loungers. Finding free places is much easier than in Yalta. This difference persists even at the peak of the season. The reason for the low occupancy of Alupka is simple: there is no such lush and advanced entertainment, as in other Crimean resorts.

Beaches Alupka can be classified as public, wild and private.

Review of the beaches in a city of Crimea, like Alupka, should start with a children's site. He was placed in the lagoon of modest size. This miniature bay is completely covered from piercing winds and sea waves. The waters in the lagoon are invariably warmer than in the open sea. Near the coast and even at a fairly large distance from it is shallow.

You can go down to the sea on the children's beach of Alupka without any risk. Even the smallest children quietly walk along this path. Along the perimeter of the beach is surrounded by cliffs. Separating part of the water from the sea, they form a lagoon inhabited by a large number of flora and fauna. There are crabs and fish.

Sailing out onto open sea water can enjoy the view of Ai-Petri directly from it. Rising from the beach inland, you can visit the shady park. There are ice and waterfalls, and stone chaos, and places with excellent visibility. The problem is that in 2019 a layer of gravel was poured on the children's beach, which has not yet been run in. But calm adds a permanent rescue post.

The next stretch of coast, which you should definitely get to know, is the so-called Vorontsovskie baths. They are located on Vorontsovskoye Highway, about 1.29 km from the central part of Alupka. This city beach is available to visitors at no extra charge. If the road along Vorontsovskoye Highway is not suitable for tourists, they can go along Primorsky Walk directly from the city center. The entire coast in this place is covered with small pebbles.

The total area of ​​the “baths” is small; they themselves are narrow and short. From the city building the beach is separated by a solid concrete wall. Breakwaters pass exactly in the middle of it.On the edges of them are gorgeous-looking boulders, from where it is good to dive, especially for children. The danger is that There are a lot of big stones at the bottom, so every jump into the water is very risky.

Where is more comfortable and safer to use such a public beach as "Frog". This is a fairly large playground for leisure, because everyone can accommodate here. The name of the beach was due to the exceptional size of the stone. The rock of an atypical shape in height reaches 10 m. Otherwise, nothing special can be said about the beach.

This group falls beach "Cote d'Azur" more precisely, its western section. There is a cluster of large stones, which attracts nudists. The distance to the city center (if you look along the edge of the beach) is a little less than 300 m. This stretch of coast occupies a juniper grove declared as a reserve of local importance. Landmark for its search by tourists can serve as the bus station Alupka.

An example of a wild beach in Alupka can be called "Three stones." There on the pebbles you can relax and enjoy unforgettable impressions. The infrastructure is reduced only to a modest cafe, otherwise the “wild” atmosphere is maintained flawlessly.

An example of a wild beach itself is "Darling". This strip of the shore closely borders the beach of the sanatorium "South Coast", because to get to it is easy. Among the locals and tourists, it has alternative names - Kuchma’s beach or the monk Berthold Schwartz’s beach. The descent from the embankment to this part of the coast is possible by a high staircase made of concrete. When walking along the shore, there are hills and ridges of rocks.

"Darling" stretched for a long distance and covered mostly with stones. Occasionally there are places covered with large pebbles. There are no many people here, but you can easily find shallow bays. At the bottom of such bays are round stones, which are completely safe. But since the beach is not equipped at all, you will have to stock up on water, umbrellas and food.

Among the beaches owned by private organizations, the coast near the South Coast Sanatorium deserves attention. The guests of the sanatorium, leaving the main building, can slowly get to the sea in just 10 minutes.

Has deserved fame and beach "Black Hill". It occupies an attractive looking bay on the land of the former Raduga sanatorium. Important: the alternative name of the beach is “Green Cape”, you should not think that these are different places.

On the "Black Hill" along the surf there is a sandy edge. The beach appeared as a result of natural processes. Therefore, when the sea is agitated, the width of the land decreases. There is also a rock, which is also called “Black Hill”. From its summit you can observe all of Alupka, observing the territory up to Cape Ai-Todor inclusive.

Another private playground is at the Bobrov sanatorium. It occupies the most western share of Alupka. Despite the positioning of the sanatorium as a family institution, children most often come here to rest. The beach has both equipped and exceptionally wild fragments, covered with rocks and individual stones.

When the swimming season begins, pavilions with drinks and basic products appear on the “Black Hill”. It is easy to hire catamarans. Constantly walking people calling for the use of water attractions. Free Wi-Fi is available to visitors to nearby cafes.

Every year, visitors to Alupka try to use the wild parts of Bobrov Beach.It is quiet and private. Equipped space is divided into breakwaters. There are no special amenities here - the administration has prepared only:

• chaise lounges (rented for 100 rubles);
• a gentle descent from the embankment, covered with concrete and equipped with strong railings;
• steel stairs.

The next private beach belongs to the budget class hotel “Bereg”. But those who want to get the maximum accomplishment should choose the "Spanish Village".

The beaches of the slipways are not too attractive. Spending time without a chaise longue is very difficult, because hard heated asphalt is very uncomfortable. Therefore, we must be interested in feedback on the properties of each site. Some of them are covered with soft coatings, equipped with umbrellas, lounge chairs. In some places, right from the beaches of the slings, stairs descend into the sea.

The advantage of this choice is the ability to park a car nearby. But near the sheds infrastructure, even changing cabins and toilets, is missing. There are no attractions here, you can only enjoy the exceptionally clear sea. The quality of concrete is not always good, and buildings of various kinds, abandoned seaside objects spoil the view.

The beach at the slipways is also bad because there the seabed is covered with stones. Some of them have sharp edges, and everywhere there are areas with dense clusters of algae. It is very easy to slip on such lumps. It is not allowed to enter the water without beach shoes. The general conclusion is: you can stop at the slings, but only as a last resort.

Much better equipped beach belonging to the sanatorium "Mountain Sun". Here prepared as a rest area. Mostly small pebbles on which you can lie under the eaves. Sun beds and umbrellas are rented. More recently, anyone could have come here, but at any time the situation may change.

In addition to general descriptions, it is useful to pay attention to the best parts of the sea coast in Alupka. And among them invariably appears the main city beach. Its undoubted advantage is that there is not much to look for such a section on the map. It is located near the Alupka highway in the eastern part of the city. Despite the small area, this beach is in great demand.

On the territory, called the "Frog", too, rushes a lot of people. Even individual photos of this beach in a season allow to estimate the number of guests. The main part of the rest here - adults.

The “green cape” is good only because when it was created, the territory was leveled by 100%. Find smoother places on the coast in Alupka impossible. The shore is covered mostly with sand diluted with a few small pebbles. "Green Cape" is recommended for family leisure. You can, without any doubt, allow children to swim in the sea.

"Cote d'Azur" is included in the list of the best because of the unusually clean and high-quality water. Consider the bottom without any difficulty. In some places in the water are stones that attract marine animals. Despite the proximity of a number of hotel complexes, there are not so many people here. Because "Cote d'Azur" is recommended for those who want to enjoy a calm and balanced leisure in a well-equipped place.

In addition to general descriptions, you should be familiar with the estimates that the former vacationers give to the beaches of Alupka. Accustomed to the spacious, stretching for many kilometers shores of advanced resorts, it is difficult to avoid at first disappointment. Immediately note that even the best beaches in Alupka are very small and not very well equipped by world standards.However, the water quality outweighs this disadvantage, if only tourists show patience and do not leave immediately.

Another important evidence in favor of this resort is that For several centuries now, many influential people and political leaders have favored him.. There are statements by residents of Odessa that the sea in their city is much worse. As for the charges of Alupka in the "boredom", then you just need to know its features and not put forward high expectations. Beach leisure here will delight those who appreciate the sea, wildlife and romance. But lovers of the combined visits to the sea with club entertainment should choose other resorts.

Review of the beaches of Alupka, see below.