Popovka in Crimea: location, housing, weather and rest

The Crimean coast is a place for vacation and recreation. Every year hundreds of thousands of tourists come to the peninsula, who dream of admiring the natural beauty of the republic, as well as enjoying the hot weather and cozy beaches. The village of Popovka, which is located in the Saksky district of Crimea, is a quiet settlement. Recreation in this village will appeal to those who are tired of beaches filled with tourists, a huge number of entertainment and tourist centers.

The history of the village of Popovka dates back to the XIX century. If we turn to historical sources, it is possible to establish with certainty the fact that the first mentions of this locality date back to 1889. Due to such a long history, Popovka has a rather high status among other, younger villages. In addition, it should be noted that Popovka steadfastly endured all the turning historical moments: the coming of Soviet power, the Second World War, the split of the Soviet Union and much more. If you are looking for a village on a map, then you should turn your attention to the western part of the Crimea peninsula. It is here in the steppe part on the Black Sea coast you will find the specified locality. By its size, Popovka is rather small, the total population is about 200 people, and the number of streets does not exceed 10.

Climate and weather conditions, as in the whole Crimea, are quite favorable for summer holidays. If you do not tolerate heat, or too high temperatures are contraindicated due to your health, then May and September are the best months for your holiday in Popovka.. During the rest of the year, the air temperature is rather high (with July being considered the hottest month), and the weather is quite hot and sultry.

The quickest and easiest way to get to the village of Popovka is from the capital of the Republic of Crimea, the city of Simferopol:

• it will be convenient for those who travel to the Crimea by plane and arrive at the capital’s airport;
• This is expedient from the point of view of the internal infrastructure of the peninsula.

So, first you need to get to the bus station Simferopol. Here you need to transfer to a bus that overcomes the distance from Simferopol to Mirny (this bus goes through Popovka). In addition to Simferopol, it is convenient to get to Popovka from Evpatoria. From this city to the village of interest to us also goes by public transport along the same route as described above. In addition, you can always get to Popovka by your own car or use the services of numerous Crimean taxi services. However, it is worth considering that the cost of the latter in the holiday season can be quite high. Therefore, if you plan to use this option, then you should foresee in your budget the corresponding item of expenditure.

Crimean settlements (it does not matter, cities or towns) offer a huge choice of accommodation for tourists for the summer. Popovka is no exception. So, depending on your material capabilities and preferences, you can stay in hotels and hotels with a swimming pool on the seashore, where the system is all-inclusive (for example, Gavan, Legend of Crimea, Miratel). In such guest houses and recreation centers of the first line you will find the full range of services you need: playgrounds, food and much more.

Besides, You can always try your luck in the private sector, because many locals rent individual rooms or even houses for tourists. Such entrepreneurship is beneficial to both parties: Crimeans receive income, and tourists - comfortable living conditions. But you can also always choose the option of living a savage in tents. However, this is not suitable for everyone. In particular, this option does not suit families with children and the elderly, but for young companies it will be just right.

It goes without saying that the majority of tourists come to the Crimea in order to swim in the sea. Popovka, like most of the settlements of the peninsula, is no exception and has several beaches on its territory.

This beach is located on the southern spit along Morskaya Street. It is located opposite the cooperative "Neptune", in whose honor it was named. Describing this beach, it is impossible not to say that it is rather poorly populated, since it is located on the very outskirts of the village. But there is absolutely pure water (but jellyfish are quite common) and sand. At the same time, the beach is not absolutely wild, because here you can find popular entertainment for both children and adults: trampolines, quad bikes and so on.

This beach got its name due to the music festival with the same name, which took place here several years ago. On this beach, unlike the previous one, there are always quite a few people. The sea here is quite deep, and the sand has a beautiful white shade. This beach is also well-equipped: there are cafes and shops, you can rent a deck chair for comfort. The beach is located on the street Resort.

It is considered a children's beach. It is located on Rybalko Street, near the wellness center. For kids, it is an ideal resting place because the sea is shallow. In order to reach a more or less acceptable depth, you need to go a few kilometers. That is why the water here is very warm.

Central Beach Embankment is littered with sun beds and umbrellas. This place of rest is quite popular, and therefore - crowded. Despite the fact that the beach is called Central, it is located on the outskirts of Popovka.

If Antiquity is too distant and incomprehensible for you historical epoch, then your attention is offered another entertainment, which belongs to the educational and historical category. One of the most popular attractions of Popovka is the sunken ship of World War II.This ship is enemy and is called "Varna".

Outside Popovka, but not too far away - just 5 kilometers away, there is a funny and curious museum called “Sea Curiosities”. The exposition is represented by objects that are thrown onto the sea. Here you can find not only bottles or garbage, but also the remains of ships and other mysterious objects.

Lake Donuzlav - an unusual landmark Popovki. Its main feature is that it is both fresh and salty. Of the new and unusual attractions in the territory Popovka should visit Bifuz. This is the place where a large-scale Crimean festival was to take place, but its organization failed.

It should be immediately noted that the infrastructure of the village is rather scarce and does not have any interesting features for the rest. Nevertheless, here you can find everything you need. As entertainment serves fishing on the lake Donuzlav mentioned above. Due to the fact that it is both salty and fresh, several types of fish can be caught in it at once, which is especially appreciated by experienced anglers. In addition, if you drive far away from Popovka, you can also find mud lakes.

As for cafes and restaurants, there are few of them in Popovka. For the most part, they feature classic cuisine. If you decide to eat in such places, then you should give preference to fish and seafood dishes, as they are always fresh here, as well as kebabs. The peninsula of Crimea and the village Popovka located on its territory is a great place to relax. Despite the fact that there are no shopping centers or high-tech places of leisure, in the village you will find everything you need. In addition, you will be pleased with the prices, because here they are much lower than in the cities of the resorts.

On the other hand, if you are an adherent of active recreation, then in Popovka you can quickly get bored. If you are looking for an average option that will combine rest on a quiet beach and civilized components of the city, then you should stay in the nearest city (Simferopol or Evpatoria), and if you wish to visit Popovka for a rest on a wild beach. Especially this option will seem convenient for those who have their own car.

To learn how to relax in Popovka in the Crimea, see the next video.