Sudak in Crimea: a list of attractions and entertainment for tourists

Sudak is located in a very cozy, hidden from the winds place. On the one hand it is protected by the Serf Mountain, on the other - Cape Alchak. Mountains and artificial plantings of trees do not allow the winds to roam in the town. The warm climate of this area is similar to the Mediterranean. It allows you to grow many varieties of grapes, to engage in winemaking.

For the first time, people settled in the territory of Sudak in the III century BC. Since then, at various times, the Genoese, Turks, Mongols and other peoples lived here. The Greeks called their settlement Sugdey, the Italians - Soldaya. Gradually, these names changed, and the city acquired its usual name - Sudak. A beautiful settlement with a rich history can show a lot and tell travelers.

In Sudak, you can wander around the city on your own or bypass it in a light car hire. Some prefer to use the services of guides. There are places for families with children. The city also offers a lot of interesting things to lovers of extreme rest.

For those who like to get acquainted with the sights themselves, we offer a description of the most interesting and fascinating places, which can be visited without the help of guides.

• Genoese fortress. The fortress was built by the Genoese in the XIV-XV centuries and to this day has survived in fairly good condition. Visitors can see the main gate, more than a dozen towers, the ruins of warehouses and barracks. The tallest tower is called Patrol and is located at a height of 15 meters.

• Cypress alley. Cypresses are the most beautiful representatives of the southern flora, many Black Sea cities are decorated with alleys and parks planted with these trees. In Sudak cypress alley goes to the waterfront. On it, besides slender green giants, you can find cafes, bars, entertainment centers, as well as many shops and stalls with souvenirs.

• Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin. The temple can be found in the heart of the city. It was erected in the first half of the XIX century - construction began exactly 200 years ago, in 1819. In 1868, historians celebrate the visit to the church by Empress Maria Alexandrovna, and in 1912 - Tsar Nicholas II.

Until the mid-30s of the last century, believers prayed in the temple, but then his they set up storage facilities, then a TV workshop, and later pioneer fees were organized in the church. In 1990, the church was returned to believers.

• Temple of the Twelve Apostles. The church is made in the Byzantine style, it belongs to the Genoese fortress. For a long time of its existence, it was destroyed several times and rebuilt again.

• Temple of St. Elias. One of the oldest temples in the Crimea. He is in Sunny Valley and is enveloped in mysticism. Locals say that every summer, on August 2, Elijah the Thunderbird publishes a real roar of thunder over his temple.

The grave of the martyr Peter was found on the territory of the church. After the restoration, a font was built here.

• Aji Bay Mosque. It is located near Sudak in the village of Dachne. Beautiful old building built in the XVIII century. At the beginning of the twentieth century, the mosque was destroyed, restoration work is underway today. Every Friday services are held here.

• Grotto Aeolian Harp. This amazing place in the form of a grotto with several entrances is located near the fortress and the Bolvan mountains. The wind, passing through the portals of the grotto, makes a mysterious sound, akin to the mythical Aeolian harp.

• River boat "Prince Bagration". It is an amazing example of Russian shipbuilding. In 1912, produced 11 of these machines. Before transporting passengers, the ship managed to be a warship. Until 1991, "Prince Bagration" walked along the Volga.

Then for 3 years it was used as a floating restaurant in Feodosia. Since 1994, the ship has found its refuge at Cape Meganom. There were plans to place a hotel in it, but today the ship is abandoned, although it is fenced off from the curious onlookers.

• Festival "Genoese Helmet". On the territory of the Crimea in the Middle Ages the Genoese Republic was located. Since 2001, in the Genoese fortress began to organize a festival that displays the era of the Middle Ages. Every summer the so-called knights from different countries of the world come to the festival.

• Golitsyn trail. For more detailed acquaintance with the city was created Golitsyn trail. It includes a whole complex of observation platforms, stairs, dangerous, but interesting places, reinforced with parapets. Some of its sections are carved into the rock. On the way there are several grottoes.

• Mountain Ay-George. The first thing that tourists see when entering the city is Mount Ai-Georgi. Outwardly, it resembles a bird sitting by the road. The structural and picturesque form of the mountain immediately attracts attention. If you get to know her closer, you can find a silver spring, well quenching the thirst of the traveler.

• Cape Meganom. He is famous for his mysterious colored rings on the ground, which are able to change color. Because of this unusual phenomenon, some people call Cape Meganom a place of power, secrets and secrets.

Museums and exhibition halls are more convenient to visit with excursions. At such events you can learn a lot about the history of the city, visit the tasting halls of wineries, try and purchase their products.

The place where the Sudak is located has a thousand-year history, you can learn about it by visiting a two-story Romanesque building with elements of neo-Gothic. The building itself also has a historical background - once it was the dacha of a scientific leader Baron I. Funk.

In 1998, in the halls of the former summer cottage, the first exhibition on the history of the city was displayed. Unfortunately, there was a fire in the building and the building was restored anew. In 2004, the dacha of I. Funk became the historical museum of Sudak with 13 themed halls.

German settlers in 1887 built a church here. During Soviet times, the building was located entertainment facilities. Today you can find an exhibition gallery in the church, but sometimes the premises are used for their intended purpose - religious communities spend their services here.

On the outskirts of Sudak, in the village of Novy Svet, there is a spacious mansion of Princes Golitsyn. Today it is a museum dedicated to the era of imperial Russia, in which the prince's family lived. Golitsyn founded a winery, using for his drinks delicious varieties of southern grapes. A lot of interesting things about the winery can tell you guides.

Crimea is famous for its wines. In these places, the climate is similar to subtropical. Due to suitable weather conditions in the Crimea, valuable grape varieties are grown, from which high-quality vintage wines are produced. Prince Golitsyn in 1891 planted 100 hectares of land with grape bushes.He also built the first winery and cellars for their wines. Cellars, as well as the plant "Sun Valley" is used today.

The Sudak plant began its activity in the 20s of the last century, it is flourishing now. These factories have winemaking museums, tasting rooms, where you can try and buy wine.

In the Potemkin Wine Cellar stored several hundred barrels of precious wine. Today, the wine cellar belongs to the company "Sudak", here lead tours, from which you can learn a lot about the winemaking in Sudak.

Sudak is an ideal place for extreme lovers, where anyone can choose entertainment for themselves.

• Kayaking School Blackseakayak - Instructors will teach any beginner rowing technique and organize an interesting voyage along the bay of Kapsel.

• ATV Rides - besides the mountains and the sea, in Sudak there is a steppe valley Kapsel, its territory has become the best place for riding a quad bike. For fans of extreme sports, the Quadro 4x4 Active club has developed routes for different tastes - complex and simpler.

• Dive center "Varyag" - here a beginner will be taught from scratch and will be given a certificate at the end of his studies. You can rent equipment and a boat. Varyag is also engaged in kayaking.

• Rent mopeds and bicycles - for an independent study of the sights of Sudak, the guest house “Solnechny” offers rental of light vehicles, where mopeds cost 250 rubles per hour and 1,200 rubles per day, and bicycles will cost you 200 rubles per hour and 600 rubles per day.

• Balloon Flights - are held at the famous white massif Ak-Kai. From above Sudak looks unforgettable. Particularly beautiful are the Crimean steppes and White Rock, if we consider them from a bird's eye view.

• Tennis courts - two modernly equipped courts and a basketball court are located on the territory of the “Zvezdny” boarding house. By appointment, they can go to anyone.

• Climbing lessons - in the mountains between Sudak and the New World, you can learn climbing from experienced instructors.

• Zipline attraction - favorite entertainment, providing adrenaline rush during the descent on the steel cable. The flight takes place at an altitude of 575 meters above Mount Perch. About 600 meters of high-speed flight, the daredevil will be remembered for a long time.

• Horse rides - Instructors will pick up a horse and suggest routes, show the best places for a photo session. You can ride to the sea, lake, see the steppe, forest or mountains.

• Off-road driving - A walk in jeeps in the mountains is fascinating to many. You can go on tours with whole families. Photos taken on such routes will remind you of an unforgettable vacation.

• Flyboard Flight - for those who like to float in the air, a board with a water cannon is offered, which can raise an extremal to a height of up to 10 meters above the water. The attraction is located on the western part of the embankment.

• Carting - next to the Cypress Alley and the amusement park is karting, where you can feel like a real racer.

In a cozy Crimean city, many interesting things can be found by families with children: beaches, cinemas, an aqua park, a dolphinarium - this is an incomplete list of places of interest for young people and adults where everyone can get a lot of pleasure.

Along the 2 km long sea line there are scattered small beaches. They are covered with sand and pebbles. This alternation is not typical for the Crimea.

Almost 300-meter long central beach has a convenient shallow water entrance to the sea, the coast is equipped with sun loungers and attractions. There are places where you can relax with children, go to a cafe, take a walk along the embankment.

The beautiful, spectacular water park, which is interesting for children and adults, is located on an area of ​​2 hectares, not far from Alchak-Kaya. For lovers of swimming here is swimming pools, which purity and azure color provide foreign cleaning technology. Shady places under the canopy of island trees have to rest from the heat, there you can have a picnic. The park has several slides and an artificially created river. For the entertainment of children are provided animators.

Dolphinarium, located in Sudak, is part of the system of marine complexes "Nemo", scattered along the Black Sea coast. There are performances of dolphins and marine animals. Dolphinariums have the opportunity to attend dolphin therapy sessions, which are held for children with poor health. With dolphins and sea animals you can swim and take pictures.

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