Rest in Semidvore in Crimea

Semidvore is a resort settlement of the peninsula of Crimea, which has a very small number of inhabitants. In fact, Semidvore is not an ordinary village, because it consists of a whole complex of tourist points for holidaymakers. Here you can find guest houses, campgrounds, apartments and houses for rent, as well as boathouses and expensive apartments.

Semidvore is a part of Alushta urban district, not far from it there are quarters of the microdistrict of Alushta - Alexandria summer cottages. From Simferopol, the village is only 52 kilometers away, and therefore it will not be any problem to get to it. Also nearby are such settlements as Sutera, the village of Radiant, Solnechnogorskoe, which are also resort places.

To fully enjoy the place of stay, you need to know its history, albeit superficially. Semidvore appeared on topographic maps as early as 1893, as a small settlement on the outskirts of the island.

After this, the place is mentioned in the manuscripts of V. Kh. Kondaraki. He called this place Foody-ev, or Heptacynity, which just means "7 yards" from Greek. But the famous Crimean regional specialist in his writings did not indicate the exact number of courtyards or families. Kondaraki suggested that in ancient times there could be a settlement of the Sarmatians.

Also local historians suggest that the number “7” in the name of the settlement does not indicate the number of households, but is a kind of symbolic protection that protects residents from misfortunes and illnesses. For a large number of peoples living in the southeastern part of Europe, the number "7" has a sacred significance. This theme is found in folklore legends, stories and songs. But the exact number of inhabitants Semidvore was not known until the beginning of XX century. At the beginning of this century, the permanent local population was literally calculated in units. The 2001 census showed the presence of 11 permanent inhabitants in Semidvore. Since then, the situation has changed, about a hundred people live here today. All adults are engaged in the tourism business.

In general, the concept of a resort village became relevant for Semidvore after the Second World War. Here was located a whole network of sanatoriums, where the military and workers recovered and rebuilt after long years of war. The largest of the resorts continues to stand to this day, its name is “Semidvore”.

This complex has a huge territory of 16 hectares with parks and gardens, which have in their collection of rare plants. You can fully enjoy them during frequent excursions and ordinary walks.

The rooms in the main building are equipped with everything that is needed, the rooms themselves are in excellent condition, there are regularly carried out cosmetic repairs. Also available to visitors are a restaurant, beach, sports fields, a cinema, shops, cafes and entertainment points with attractions.

There you will be provided with excellent service, two meals and a large swimming pool on site.

As for the rooms, they are always clean, with good repair and equipment. The hotel has numerous playgrounds, parking lots, a gym, as well as places where you can spend time with your whole family.

Another popular tourist destination is Hotel "Da Vasco"that is on the shore.

The main feature of this place is the beach.In this hotel it is just beautiful. The cleanest, sleekest, Crimean stone will bring you real comfort and hours of enjoyment under the hot sun. The rooms do not abound with luxury, as the main emphasis is placed on an active and beach holiday outside the rooms.

Such services are offered to tourists and hotel complex "Hellas". There is a beach with lots of free umbrellas and sun beds. Vacationers are under the constant protection of professional lifeguards. There is also a free-of-charge service for electric cars, which will take you anywhere in the hotel complex. Popular and restaurants of different price categories.

If we talk about guest houses, then the best can rightfully be considered house "On Krasnoflotskaya". This place is perfect for those people who do not like the noisy life of tourists, and they prefer a proud quiet loneliness. It is never noisy here. A small number of holidaymakers, modern renovation, home comfort and affordable prices are just a few of the many advantages of this place.

Of course, there is always the opportunity to stay in the private sector. Many owners stand with tablets at the station of Simferopol, not less than them in the village. The private sector is a good budget option for those who do not want to depend on anyone.

It should immediately indicate that a full-fledged excursion programs in Semidvore not. All of them are in the five-minute availability in Alushta, where you can buy tours to different points of Crimea with the help of special agencies. From Semidvorya recommended to go to the New World, where you can feel the beautiful views.from the Golitsyn trail and breathe the fresh air of the juniper grove.

And if you want an active holiday, you can take a bus from Semidvore to Sudak, there is located the best and largest water park. With transport you will have no problems, as the highway passes nearby, and buses run around it round the clock.

Although Semidvore does not have any places for active recreation, besides the sea itself, of course, there are several unique natural objects. TO it is safe to attribute the most picturesque mountain of Crimea - Demerdzhi. On it, in addition to exciting species and rare plants, there is a well-known Valley of Ghosts. The valley consists of many stone sculptures of natural origin. Stone sculptures stand here for hundreds of years, their peculiarity is an unusual form in which each person will find something of his own.

Many find in sculptures the similarities with animals, people, weapons and mythological creatures. Also feature of these figures is their periodic "return to life." During the day, when the sun changes its position, stone natural sculptures under the influence of light and shadow also begin to change their image, shape, “character”. Tourists, to see this phenomenon, are ready to stay on the summits of Demerdzhi all day. Because of this, temporary campgrounds are allowed in some parts of the mountain.

Not far from the Valley of Ghosts is another unique natural landmark. This is the valley of the river Soter with its decorations - stone mushrooms. Such formations are not too rare in the world, and are found in many countries, but all of them are connected not only by the shape of stone figures, but also their origin. Stone mushrooms are formed in a natural way, under the influence of water and air erosionthat have different effects on different types of rocks. Thus, the stone mushroom leg appears. Stones-caps that are on top, not too exposed to erosion, so they were able to keep the original look. Even now, in our days, one can observe the emergence of new figures. But this process is very long and can take decades.

The magnificent flower gardens and beams in the vicinity of the Soter Valley are extremely popular. This collection of beautiful and rare plants favorably helps to cure a number of pulmonary diseases: bronchial asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, sarcoidosis, and even tuberculosis. For a health effect, a few hours of walking are enough; it is better to perform them alone, in silence. If you are afraid of getting lost, then numerous hiking trails have been trodden to your aid.

If you just want to relax and unwind on the cleanest beaches of Semidvore, for this you will need sun beds, as the beaches here are filled with large pebbles. The beaches of the resort village are just perfect for sunbathing, but you shouldn’t be zealous - on this coast of the Crimea the sun is especially active, and therefore with a long tan you can get sunstrokes and burns.

You can also go diving in this place. The entrance to the water is flat and without sharp stones, and not far from the coast there are many different living creatures living in the sea, which will brighten up your holiday at the resort with new impressions.

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