The village of Utes in Crimea: location, hotels and recreation

On the Black Sea coast is a small resort village called Cliff. This is a real fairy tale for those who want to spend time in an atmosphere of harmony and peace, enjoying the sea air and the greatness of nature. The situation of this place is different from most of the Crimean resorts. A cozy city without the hustle and bustle is more like the Mediterranean of Italy or France. The article will tell about the peculiarities of recreation in this unique village.

The cliff is an unusual resort. On the map it can be found between Alushta and Partenit. Nevertheless, it is very different from these places. A number of multi-colored multi-storey buildings with a beach strip seem to be isolated from other settlements. The village is small even by the standards of the Crimea. The population is about 300 people.

Residential buildings are located on a hill, near the mountain ranges. The rest of the territory is occupied by original buildings intended for tourists. The location of hotels and resorts on the coastline is a very good idea. Beach holidays here is the main entertainment.

At that time it was a large and rather developed city. The owner of these places was the Austrian Prince De Lin. Under Catherine the Great, he wanted to create slave-owning plantations on his territory. However, thanks to Count Vorontsov, the land passed into the possession of the Russian Empire.

After that, the cliff became a holiday village. There were built mansions and luxury residences, parks were divided. The most famous is the palace of Princess Gagarin. Modern boathouses and hotels began to appear after 2000. So the village has become a summer holiday destination for everyone.

Today it is a compact, but colorful and cozy town. There are no discos and noisy companies. This is a place for people who prefer silence. Cozy little cafes and restaurants with live music, clear sea, aroma of pine needles, comfortable beaches without human crowds - all this creates the impression of an intelligent “European” holiday.

The settlement is located 10 kilometers from Alushta and 20 kilometers from Yalta. The best way to get to it is through Alushta. If you are in Simferopol or another city of Crimea, you should first get here. In Alushta, you should take a bus. He will take you to your destination. There is another option. You can take a bus or trolley going to Yalta. At the bus stop "village Cypress" should get off.

Here you need to tune in on a long walk (about 40 minutes). You can also stop a passing car or a minibus if you are lucky.

Buses run as scheduled several times a day. It is better to buy a ticket in advance, as there may not be enough space.. Even if you reach the cliff itself, you will have to go winding paths from the stop.

By car you can get to the place from any city. For example, if you drive from Simferopol, you need to follow the E 105 highway. You will spend about an hour on the road. If you are in Yalta, you will drive by car for 30 minutes.

If you want to get to the sanatorium "Cliff", you need to go to the end. If you need a tourist area, you need to turn left a kilometer from the sanatorium. You will help the pointer "Santa Barbara". Do not be surprised if you cannot park at the hotel itself.The streets of the city are too narrow, which makes it difficult to place vehicles. However, at the entrance there is a paid parking, to which you can return by unloading things from the car.

The climate is mild and pleasant. The weather is usually sunny. The mountain slopes and forest thickets surrounding the village block the path to cold winds. At the same time, the proximity of the sea makes it easy to endure the summer heat. The average summer temperature is +23 +25 degrees. The sea warms up to +20 +23 degrees. The swimming season starts at the end of May and ends in September.

The private sector, familiar to many in the form of houses with gardens and gardens, is absent here. There are few places in the village, so the buildings are located, trying to make the most of every meter. Convenient accommodation option - boathouses. So called high-rise buildings with rooms of the middle class, standing on the beach. The best is considered the central area (Santa Barbara). Here you can find accommodation for a family of 4 people at a price of 1500 rubles per day. The kitchen is usually shared. Book rooms better in advance. For this online there are special sites.

Since buildings are built in all directions, some rooms may not face the sea, but onto the wall of a neighboring house. There are also false windows. Take this into account when choosing a home and specify this point in advance, especially if the price of a room is suspiciously low. There are also many hotels and guest houses in Utes. Consider some excellent hotels on the first line.

"Inter-hotel" offers rooms "economy", "standard", "junior suite", "suite", designed for 1 or 2 people. It is possible to accommodate a third person in the room for an extra charge. Prices - from 2000 rubles (in the summer season). The design of the rooms used furniture made in Italy. There are air conditioners, TVs, safes, refrigerators. From the windows of a beautiful view. There is a spacious parking lot, restaurant, spa-pools.

The hotel "Arcadia" has its own beach, swimming pool, restaurant, sauna, open-air summer cafe. Rooms of various categories with all amenities offered at a price of 3,000 rubles. Rooms accommodate up to 2 people. Extra bed - 1150 rubles. Most rooms have balconies.

Hotel "Paradise" offers 1- and 2-room suites, as well as apartments (with its own kitchen and large balcony). Each room has a fridge or mini-bar, air conditioning, TV, kettle with cups, hairdryer, safe. The hotel is 5 meters from the sea, has its own cafe with an open area. Prices - from 2000 rubles (cost depends on the number of beds and room category).

"Santa Barbara" - the main hotel of the village. That is the name of its central part. The hotel offers not only comfortable double rooms to stay during the holidays, but also services for organizing weddings, seminars and other events. There is a cafe, restaurant, sauna, billiard room, parking.

All rooms can accommodate extra beds. Vacationers praise the friendly and friendly staff, cleanliness of the rooms, delicious food and affordable prices (from 1000 rubles per person per day). Pleases and the proximity of the beach.

"Villa del Mar" - a hotel with nice double rooms of different categories (from "standard" to "suite" with its own kitchen and studio). There is the possibility of additional accommodation. A cot is available upon request. There are all amenities. Prices - from 3900 rubles. The beach is 70 meters away.

The embankment of the village is small and concrete. It is located in the center. Here is an active trade in souvenirs. Anyone can go from here for a boat trip (there are boats and motor ship). Also from the promenade offers a beautiful view of the mountains. Below are several short beach areas with sun loungers and umbrellas. All of them are free, united under the common name "Cooperative".

The entrance to the water is not too convenient, stony. Nevertheless, it is worth noting thatthe beach areas, like the embankment itself, are well-kept, and the water here is clean. Many people are glad that here is calm, there is not a large crowd of people and an abundance of noisy attractions. Others, on the contrary, are upset by the lack of entertainment. All that Rock can offer is riding catamarans and renting bananas. There are also wild beach areas. These include the coast behind Cape Plaka in the direction of Partenit.

The main attraction of the cliff is Bear Mountain. Once it was called Holy. Today you can see the ruins of preserved ancient temples. You can get to “Artek” along the paths of Ayu-Dag. On the eastern slope you can observe interesting relic plants. The bay of the village is famous for its rocks with unusual names. These are “Monk”, “Neptune's Trident”, “Camel” and others. Under them are hidden underwater caves, which become the objects of research divers.

This place is famous for its beautiful parks. You can have a great time in the park of the Paradise Hotel. Elegant gazebos and original fountains are popular with both adults and children. The delightful green area is filled with both familiar to all and exotic plants. Many tourists like to walk in the cozy park of the cliff sanatorium. Once it belonged to Princess Gagarina. Comfortable benches invite you to relax. Fountains and sculptures are pleasing to the eye. The aroma of pine needles heals, and ringing trills of birds give a wonderful mood.

Here is also princess palace. This is a spectacular gothic building with gabled turrets. Now here is the administrative part of the sanatorium. Nearby is a sculpture, created in the image of the princess. Another famous landmark is Cape Plaka. Noteworthy is the unusual shape of the cape. As if two hemispheres of different dimensions form one whole. This is a very ancient geological formation. His age - more than 150 million years. From the 50-meter height offers a breathtaking view.

Lovers of hiking can visit the mansion, which previously belonged to the Raevsky family. The building is made in the Moorish style. It is decorated with carved wooden elements and refined stucco. Now in the estate is sanatorium "Karasan". It is surrounded by a wonderful park.

Cliff infrastructure is not very developed. There are few shops here. In the center there is a market with vegetables and fruits. Because of the rather high prices, the fruits often take not kilograms, but individually. In small shops you can buy souvenirs and beach paraphernalia. There are a couple of pharmacies. As for food, the vacationer can cook on their own, if you remove the accommodation from the kitchen. In this case, experienced tourists are advised to buy products in the shopping centers of Alushta. In their opinion, it is possible to save money and purchase goods of better quality.

If you are staying at a hotel or a sanatorium, you can visit a restaurant or cafe on the premises. Independent catering establishments in the village a bit. There are several restaurants. The best recognized "Santa Barbara", "Crown" and "Atlantic". It is worth noting that the prices are quite high.

The complex "Santa Barbara" also includes a dining room. The cost of meals here, of course, more moderate. However, vacationers complain about too small portions. Tourists praise the café "At Katyusha". It is located on the waterfront.

Also near the beach area there is a pizzeria and cheburechnaya. Evening rest in the village is not too diverse.You can just take a walk, enjoying the sea air. You can sit in a small restaurant, savoring the legendary Crimean wine and admiring the magical sunset. Relaxing music will create the appropriate mood. After 10 o'clock in the evening there is silence in the village.

As for children, they are entertained only on the territory of some local hotels and boarding houses. For example, animators of the sanatorium "Cliff" hold fun games, quizzes and competitions. Children especially like a variety of quests.

Tourists speak of the village cliff ambiguously. One this place seems too small, boring and unnecessarily expensive. Others praise a unique holiday in a quiet resort. They bring with them interesting photos and then more than once return to this cozy village.

In the next video you will find a colorful presentation of the resort Crimean village Utes.