Holidays in the Crimea in the village of Solnechnogorskoe
The settlement Solnechnogorskoe is located not far from Alushta, on the river Ulu-Uzen, near the Black Sea. The village is provided with a developed tourist infrastructure, as well as transport links to nearby towns. Geographically, this is the southern coast of Crimea, which is distinguished by its picturesqueness.
Description and History
The southern coast of Crimea is a popular resort area, which includes a variety of resort towns. They are actively chosen by numerous tourists for spa treatment and beach holidays. The village of Solnechnogorsky is not crowded, unlike Alushta or Sudak, you can always find a place to spend your vacation here. The village is located 24 km from Alushta and 60 km from Simferopol, and the local population here is about 1000 people. Historical people settled in this area as early as the 9th – 10th centuries, the dot on the map was called Xero-Potamo.
Later the settlement was called Kuru Uzen and was inhabited by the Ottomans. For this period, the administrative settlement was part of Sudak Kadylyk Sandzak Kef. Until 1774, the settlement belonged to the Crimean Khanate, but then local residents were evicted in the area of the Azov region.
During the reign of Catherine II, the village was included in the Simferopol district, and later attributed to the Akmeist district of the Novorossiysk province. By 1800, Kuru-Uzen passed into the Arginsky parish of the Simferopol region. Later, the village was included in Yalta, and Alushta, and Karasubazar districts.
Solnechnogorsky village called since 1945. During this period, the Crimean Tatars were deported to Central Asia; new settlers from Stavropol and Krasnodar appeared in the settlement. Since the village was originally Tatar, Islam was actively developing in the settlement, today a modern mosque operates here. Now the village covers an area of 834 hectares, includes 15 streets. Malorechenskoye is practically adjacent to the village from the northeast side, and the village of Generalskoye is located 7 km away.
Nearby is a regional highway - Alushta-Sudak, so the road service is considered to be quite developed. Now the settlement belongs to the city district of Alushta.
Weather
Climatic features of the area associated with its geographical location. The southern coast of Crimea belongs to the subtropics, so here it is dry and hot. There is almost no wind, as the terrain is hidden by the surrounding cliffs. Throughout the year, temperatures rarely fall below zero, and in the summer months the heat stays up to +30. The place is not in vain got such a name, because there are almost no clouds here.
The swimming season in Solnechnogorsky begins in May and lasts until September. Local weather has healing properties, so this place is chosen for the treatment of many chronic diseases. The healing properties of the area were estimated by asthmatics, people with heart diseases, people with vascular diseases. Humidity here, unlike the Yalta coast, is moderate, and the climate is similar to the Mediterranean.
How to get there?
Getting to Solnechnogorsky in the Crimea is easier from Alushta. There is a large bus station, from which a variety of transport depart. If the journey begins with a flight, then choose the route to Alushta will have at the airport of Simferopol. Here it is worth considering that Most routes depart from the old terminal, despite the presence of a new point. To the old terminal, you must first get to Simferopol city transport. If you decide to go ashore for the first time, it is more convenient to get from Simferopol airport by taxi. To the fare was optimal, you need to make an order in advance.
If you do not want to complicate, you can choose a route from the new terminal, which is sent three times a day and its final stop is the village of Rybachye. A lot of transport to Solnechnogorsky departs from the bus station of Simferopol.
It is more convenient to go from here if you arrived to the Black Sea by train from Anapa or Krasnodar.
From the bus station, you can choose routes to Malorechensky or Rybachy, they all stop at Solnechnogorsky. Every hour flights depart to Alushta. From here you can move to the suburban routes and also quickly get to your destination.
If you travel by car and have a map navigator, choose the route on the highway E-97. On this road you get from the new bridge, you can move along it to Feodosia. At the village of Nasypnoye you need not to miss the turn to the left, and then follow the signs to go to Solnechnogorskoe. The road is narrow, it is a serpentine with steep mountain passes. The area is very picturesque, the trip will be interesting.
Where to stay?
Guest houses at affordable prices for rent are located in the village along the main street, which is also a highway. Prices for hotels start at 800 rubles per room in a room per person. Hotel services are standard, only the views from the windows of the rooms are diverse, in some of the guest houses there are terraces and swimming pools.
The private sector - housing, which can be rented from 300 rubles per person per day. It is less comfortable here, but there is a dining room or a shared kitchen, as well as the opportunity to use basic amenities. Higher class accommodation is hotels. It is very comfortable, and the cost will be from 1500 rubles per person per day.
Thrifty vacationers choose bases or campgrounds. Such places are closer to the northern part of Solnechnogorsky, they are located right on the shore. In summer, campgrounds are full of people who prefer a tent type of holiday. You do not need to pay for the rent at all, but the conditions of accommodation are rather ascetic.
There is an official camping "Sunny", it is equipped with electricity and water, but for the place you will have to pay an additional rent - about 400 rubles. For the same money you can find a good comfortable place in the private sector.
There are in Solnechnogorsk and health resorts. The main advantages of institutions are as follows:
- provision of transfer;
- availability of free parking;
- entertainment for children;
- private beach;
- comfortable living conditions.
Best beaches
The largest beach in the village of Solnechnogorsky - "Central". In part, he is even located right at the Alushta-Sudak highway. The descent to the beach is steep, but there are comfortable steps, and on the beach there is sand, partly pebbles. The shore is shallow, but there are stones at the bottom, so it is better to walk in shoes. On the beach you can rent a scooter or a banana, a deck chair or an umbrella. Since there is no wind in the area, the surface is almost always calm.
The main gathering place on the beach "Central" is surf school. Here you can choose a mask and flippers, rent a rug, an umbrella, dine in a cafe. Right on the beach there are several guest houses, rooms in which are available for rent cheap.
Another good beach in Solnechnogorsk is private and belongs to the boarding house. "Dawn". A beautiful concrete staircase leads to the beach with cypresses, cacti and flowering oleanders around.
View from the houses of the boarding house "Rassvet" goes directly to the sea.
There are fewer people here, and therefore quiet and peaceful. The water is notable for amazing transparency, the shore is clean, it is pebbly and sandy.Sun loungers are not here, so everything you need for a beach holiday is recommended to take with you.
In Solnechnogorsky there are wild beaches, where there are places for recreation for all lovers of sunburn. For example, spontaneous wild camping appears in the summer at the local mountain pass, which is located in the eastern part of Solnechnogorsky. The terrain is hidden in the shade of the trees, so lovers of this kind of pastime will not have to “roast” in the sun. The descent to the beach is a mountain trail, no amenities.
Snow-white sandy beaches in Solnechnogorsky not found. Sandy places if there is, then they look gray. The locals associate this effect with the highway passing by, the movement along it, by the way, is quite intensive. Beach vacation in Solnechnogorsky is a good budget option for lovers of relative peace.
sights
The main local attractions, of course - is the embankment and mountains. One of the unusual is the forest park of satire and humor. Official tours are not conducted here, so there are usually few people. You can walk in the shadows of the paths on your own, as well as easily get acquainted with local sculptural compositions. On the background of gypsum-concrete works, you can be photographed, entrance to the park is free.
Another famous landmark of Solnechnogorsk - mountain Demerdzhi. Excursions from various parts of the Crimea are sent to her, and photographs can be seen with many vacationers on the peninsula. The mountain is considered a chameleon, because its elephants change color depending on the direction of the sun's rays. The valley is also called mysterious, and according to local legends there are ghosts. The local slopes are really different bizarre form, but they arose due to frequent earthquakes in the vicinity.
According to eyewitnesses as a result of the last strong shock, which was recorded in 1927, a small Tatar village was completely hidden under the rubble.
Lovers of natural beauty will be interesting The Karabi-Yayla mountain range. There are karst craters and natural caves. The locality was chosen by speleologists, who tell and show the found remains of ancient animals. Fans of Crimean wines will be interested in the tasting room "Seventh Heaven". Its design attracts numerous tourist groups, and inside there is even a wine museum. In the tour with the exhibition you can not only get acquainted, but also try, and also listen to a lecture on the history of the development of winemaking in the Crimea.
Important! From Solnechnogorsky you can go to various attractions of the nearby resort towns.
Popular are the aquarium and dolphinarium in Alushta, the ancient structure of Aluston with the park “Crimea in miniature”, as well as other attractions that are included in various excursion programs.
Recreation and entertainment
Spend time in Solnechnogorsk can be diverse, there are not only beaches, but also other places, namely:
- museums and monuments;
- monasteries and places of interest;
- fortresses and reserves;
- caves and coves;
- waterfalls, lakes and mountain capes.
From Solnechnogorsky you can go with the excursion program, where there will be especially a lot of entertainment for both children and adults. In the vicinity of the village there are traditional beach activities.
In the evening, there are numerous discos and bars. Restaurants do not close until morning, so you will not be bored for sure.
Solnechnogorskoe is chosen by lovers of natural recreation, such sights here are really beautiful. Local beaches are free, providing the following range of characteristic resort entertainment:
- water slides of various configurations;
- banana rides;
- bicycle and motorbike rental;
- rent a paraglider or parachute.
The local underwater world can be viewed with a mask and flippers. To get to the underwater caves, you will need scuba gear.Various fishes, crabs, mussels, rapana are found in the sea. The seascapes here are successfully combined with mountain beauties, the air is clean and the water is clear. For excellent rest, the following infrastructure conditions are created:
- shops and markets;
- mail, telegraph, telephone;
- pharmacies and dispensary;
- entertainment centers.
Guest reviews
The settlement of Solnechnogorskoe is recommended by 82% of holidaymakers, positively noting the nature, climate, infrastructure, ecology and culture. Of the advantages there is a large selection of beaches, affordable housing at any time. Regular tourists advocate for the best comfort of this place, in comparison with the populous Alushta. At the same time, the entertainment of a large resort remains the same. Fans of natural beauty speak well of the local serpentine road, which immediately offers beautiful views.
Storms that occur in September and bring algae to the local shores are observed from the negative, due to which accumulation of garbage is formed in the water. From Solnechnogorsky a lot of various excursions are sent, and you can choose the right one right at the stand, which is located on the Central Beach. Bus tours can diversify boat trips.
Of the negative reviews there are reports of high prices for products, but the phenomenon is typical for the entire southern coast of Crimea, especially during the season. Pedestrians in Solnechnogorsky is not very convenient, since there are practically no sidewalks, and the traffic is very intensive. But this is also a characteristic feature of the Crimean villages. In the heat, there may be interruptions in drinking water, which “goes” to water the local vineyards, so you have to use purchased water, but motorists stock up on water in advance.
The beach close to the road is convenient for motorists, the lack of pedestrian areas is considered a negative phenomenon for some and a positive factor for others.
People who do not know how to organize their own leisure, consider rest in Solnechnogorsk tiresome.
In the next video you can walk through the village of Solnechnogorskoe.