Description of a quiet bay in the Crimea

“Silent Bay” is an amazing, unique beach of Crimea, located in a panoramic park with the same name. It is located near the town of Koktebel and near the village of Ordzhonikidze, closer to the east of the cape, which is called the Chameleon.

As a rule, tourists who prefer solitude and uncrowded places choose “Silent Bay” as a place famous for its tranquility, remoteness from tourist pomp and a wonderful sandy beach.

Many people prefer to stay in Koktebel for a couple of days and stop off at this beach out of pure curiosity. Some come here purposefully and set up camp, resting body and soul. Here is a friendly, calm sea, charming landscapes and the most wonderful weather conditions for a beach holiday.

This unique beach, quite short - only 2 km in length, which makes a big difference with rival neighboring beaches, “Dead Bay” and “Provato”, which are much longer. A visit to this place is the best possible pastime in the places of Koktebel town. A clean sandy beach with no less clear water offers unique views of rolling hills, mountains and clouds.

A cape called Chameleon surrounds the “Quiet Bay” in the west, and from the east it is helped by another shore., which has not yet been given a name, but nevertheless it is already famous for being firmly attached to the beach, protecting it from rough waves.

The water in the bay is very shallow and due to the hot weather it warms up very quickly, delighting with its ideal swimming temperature. This place is great for children, as the depth of the water seems to be designed for relaxation with family. Vacationers kids love "Silent Bay" for its shallow water, because you can always splash, and there is no chance for danger.

If you expect that this tourist place will be littered with shops with magnets and souvenirs, then we hurry to disappoint you - absolutely no infrastructure in the "Quiet Bay" is not observed. As a rule, the summer cafe is sometimes broken down seasonally, music parties are held and tents are set up, but this is the exception rather than the rule.

Previously, the entrance to the beach was paid, but now reforms have been carried out on the peninsula, and the authorities open the entrance free of charge.

However, there are some strict rules.

• Unable to enter the beach by car. Already in place you will see a guard post and a fence - then you will have to move only on foot.

• If you want to pitch a tent, then you must additionally pay for this pleasure.

• It is forbidden to cause any harm to the local nature: you can not engage in amateur activities in the form of fishing, make fires and collect firewood for them, cutting down the already rare trees of the bay. If you still want to cook food on the fire and sing songs by the fire, you will have to take a grill with you.

It is worth noting that recently you can see that the guard post is empty, and no one is guarding the place, and the gate is often simply removed, and many tourists manage to get to the beach itself on a vehicle.

If you are going to “Silent Bay” for the first time, and you are interested in interactive, then “Silent Bay” has different groups in social networks: there all the tourists planning to visit this fabulous place communicate, as well as those for whom traveling there is a common thing, and they will be happy to tell the “tricks” of the rest in the bay. In groups, you can read a lot of new things, as well as exchange views and create friendly joint plans, if you decide to cooperate with someone for a trip.

It seems that in nature, near the beach, away from work and city life, there will be no worries, but still there is nothing perfect. It will be very useful for you to know that the “Quiet Bay” beach has very entertaining features, and you should definitely prepare for them if you want to spend your holidays ideally.

• No dry closet, and indeed no toilet or a place where you can retire for "important things."
• Lack of electricity.
• The beach is under the open sun. Rare trees almost can not save you from the scorching rays of its shadow. Therefore, you need to think in advance about how to protect yourself from the sun - maybe take a special umbrella, or your tent will have a dense roof made of dark protective fabric.
• No containers for garbage collection. You need to stock up your own trash bags, bags or boxes to clean up after you. Think about this in advance, so as not to leave behind a mess.
• Remember that "Silent Bay" is only salty water. There are no sources of clean, potable water. You can get water only to wash the dishes or any other household gizmos. Nevertheless, there is a small stream, which flows away from the point of protection, but it is surrounded by a swamp, and to reach this stream is almost impossible without a certain skill. Therefore, think about why and how much clean water you will need - stock up on bottles or, better, large multi-liter containers for drinking water.

Summarizing all the above, it is worth saying that, like any tourist traveling to a “wild” place, you should make sure that your vacation is as comfortable as possible:

• get the necessary trivia: toilet paper, brazier + everything for him, matches or a lighter;
• stock up with the necessary amount of food, clean drinking water and clothing;
• bring everything to ensure that your sleep is comfortable and safe - do not forget that nobody canceled mosquitoes!

Of course, all tourists travel first to marvel at the magical landscapes and stay away from the routine of city life. The extraordinary cape called the Chameleon is another source of inspiration and curiosity for many tourists who dream to see it.

He is called the Chameleon precisely because the shallows change their color depending on the time of day, and it has a very interesting shape that resembles the chameleon lizard itself. How does cape change colors? This is due to the fact that the solid clay structures of shale build differently reflect the sun's rays, thereby changing the color of the cape.

If you are a happy owner of your own car, you can drive to your destination on a dirt road, which is also used by public transport.

You can also get to the bay by bus. First go to Koktebel, and from there regularly there are routes. Sometimes there is a special route taxi, but the schedule is rather unstable.

The road there is in itself very picturesque and not at all exhausting. You can even walk, if you are not afraid of the 3-kilometer distance from Koktebel to the beach itself. In an hour you will conquer this distance and get to the beach of "Quiet Bay". But it's worth it, and you will be truly rewarded for your efforts when you get to this strange land.

See Quiet Bay in the video below.