Satera in Crimea: rest features

Most of the small cottage villages on the Crimean peninsula exist solely due to the influx of tourists and the ability to rent a house not far from one of the attractions. Suter is one of these villages - in the winter almost no one lives here, but in the summer, travelers from all over the Crimea go there to admire an unusual natural phenomenon - stone mushrooms.

A unique natural monument, better known as stone mushrooms, is located near the eastern part of Alushta, in a canyon near the Soter River. The length of the river is 8 km, and it flows from the mountain slopes of the northern Cape Demerdzhi. In the Middle Ages, the Christian Orthodox Church was built there, therefore the name of the river in Greek means "savior." The area near the channel in ancient times was known for its healing power.

According to ancient legends, anyone who touches the foot of the fungus can count on the fulfillment of any love desire. And in fact, the atmosphere of Sotera has a truly magical effect even on the most sophisticated tourists - the coast of the beach is literally strewn with pebbles, which look like small hearts - that is why the locals nicknamed the town “Valley of Love”.

Suter does not have the official status of a locality, so there is no local government or administration here. The number of inhabitants is a little over a hundred, and most of them are engaged in maintaining mini-hotels that are open in the summer, and for the winter moves to other places. The weather in the area is quite pleasant, the climate is subtropical. Thanks to the mountains, the tract is closed from the steppe Crimean winds. The coast is rocky, with large pebbles, quite large stones are often found on the beaches.

Rest in the town is preferred by tourists who do not like noisy, typically resort entertainment - most often they are adult couples., and families with kids here can be boring, because there are no rides, and the pebble beach is not always to the liking of small children. Nevertheless, there is a camp for schoolchildren here - thanks to the healing air, the guys here not only rest, but also get healthier.

As we already mentioned, stone mushrooms are considered the main attraction of the place. Many people know about the existence of similar mysteries of nature in the Altai, but few know that there are similar unusual formations in the Crimea, one of them is in Soter, and the second is in the valley of the Small Salgir river. Some time ago there were 3 large fungi in Sauter, but in 1983 the largest - “Guardian of the Glade” - fell and completely collapsed, so there were only two left, but in 1999 three more babies were found that slightly rise above the ground .

It is quite easy to destroy mushrooms, therefore since 1960 the place has been declared a natural monument protected by the state, and two decades later it was officially recognized as a protected tract.. The largest mushroom today is a 5–6-meter foot, formed mainly from clay and a large stone cap. Such unusual sculptures are formed due to the gradual washing away and the weathering of the earth under boulders.

Fossils are certainly interesting for tourists, but in the area The valleys of mushrooms There are many places that also attract the attention of travelers. So, the whole area around is replete with the most picturesque corners, for example, climbing up the path you can be in thick oak more often, which will be a great place for a halt.

Moving through the tree thickets you can get to the famous Geyser Falls, which the inhabitants of the Crimea often call the “bath of youth”. A distinctive feature is foamed water, which was the result of an unusual structure. Even in the hottest summer on the hottest day, the water here remains icy - a person who decides to take such a bath immediately jumps out of it, feeling an unusual influx of strength and energy. Waterfalls also belong to the reserve.

Given the reserved status of the area, there are certain rules of behavior. So, stone mushrooms are forbidden to touch hands, especially during rains. The fact is that with an increased level of moisture, the leg becomes rather weak and can simply not withstand the heavy stone cap - this is exactly what happened with the "Guard" at one time. It is forbidden to burn fires, break and cut trees, fish and hunt in the area.

After visiting the area, people should clean up the trash left after the halt, otherwise they face a large fine. In short, visitors must follow all the rules of decent behavior in the natural environment, not interfering in the natural processes of forest activity.

You can get to Satera only by car or on foot. You can also take a minibus from Alushta to Rybachye and get off at the 16th kilometer of the main highway. If you are moving in your car, then also stop near the sign "16th km" - the house is located not far away and around the corner there is a "pocket" for the car.

From the road into the forest leads a narrow trampled road, if you move along it with a brisk pace, then after 35–40 minutes you can be in a clearing, from there you have to go to the right path leading up the slope, and literally after a couple of minutes, climb the rocky road you will find yourself in a valley of mushrooms.

The vast majority of houses in Soter - these are guest houses, boarding houses or mini-hotels, their number far exceeds the number of ordinary households. Accommodation here is much cheaper than in Alushta, and the level of comfort is not inferior to that offered in large resort cities.

Some hotels even offer truly luxurious conditions, for example, Villa "Southern Sotera" offers tourists rooms of category "luxury". These are elegant and spacious rooms, equipped with everything necessary. There is a tennis court, parking, laundry, you can always rent sports equipment.

In this place is one of the best children's camps in the Crimea, which took over all the traditions of the pioneer camps of the Soviet era. Children from 7 to 16 years old come here, where they are divided into several groups depending on age.The children live in small buildings of the park area, several people occupy the rooms. Holidays, contests and competitions are organized, and a lot of attention is paid to healthy sports leisure. The cost of stay can be called quite democratic, but it should be borne in mind that the shift lasts 3 weeks.

Very popular among visitors enjoys recreation center "Legend", which is located in the middle of coniferous relic plants - their volatile production has a healthy effect on the organs of the respiratory system. Guests of this mini-hotel live in detached cottages, breakfast is included in the price, if necessary, for a fee, you can order lunch and dinner.

Of the other recommended places for standing can be called hotels "Rodnichok", "Scarlet Sails", "Victoria", as well as "Seagull". If you wish, you can always stay in the private sector - almost every household here has small rooms for tourists with all the amenities.

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