Features of rest in the northern part of Crimea

Crimea is the southern resort, which is chosen for recreation near the sea and recovery. Crimea is a peninsula, therefore, it has several parts, including the north. This area is rarely chosen by tourists, most of whom are confused by the word "north." This word with summer vacation does not want to be associated. We will dispel stereotypes associated with the northern Crimea, and prove that this part of the peninsula is perfect for a southern holiday.

Northern Crimea is washed by the Black Sea. This territory is located in a valley that lies between two depressions: Prisivashskaya and Karkinitskaya. The hollow has a flat surface, which only to the south begins to rise to 40 meters. The beginning of the Northern Crimea falls on the city of Armyansk and the Perekop Isthmus. Therefore, Armyansk is the northernmost city of the peninsula and its extreme point.

The Northern Crimea is a flat surface, which is covered with dry, inexpressive vegetation, grain fields and thorny shrubs. The exceptions are reserves, parks, islands and Arabatsky reserve.

To better know the Northern Crimea, it is necessary to study the features of its geographical location. A small excursion into geography will definitely not be superfluous. The northern side of the peninsula is characterized by dull landscapes that do not differ in diversity. Nature mainly consists of steppes, arable land and rice fields.

The Northern Crimea is located in a moderately warm steppe zone. Accordingly, in the summer it is dry and hot here, and in winter it is not cold. For the Northern Crimea is characterized by a mild climate, which contributes to rest and treatment. On the territory of the northern part of Crimea there are a lot of landscape reserves that are striking in their beauty:

• Bakal Spit;
• Swan Islands;
• Arabat Reserve;
• Kuyuk Tuk.

One of the most full-flowing and beautiful rivers of the Crimea is Kacha. It belongs to the northwestern slope of the Main Crimean Ridge. The bank of this river is picturesque, steep in places and even turns into canyons. The slope of the river Kacha can be different: frightening and frightening, calm and beautiful.

In order to have a complete understanding of the northern part of the Crimean peninsula, it is necessary to familiarize yourself with the largest settlements. We have selected the most outstanding and interesting cities worth visiting.

• Jankoy - The most famous city of the northern region, it is its gate, because it was he who was the first to meet the guests of the Crimea. This settlement is the largest in territory and population in the northern part of the peninsula.

• Krasnoperekopsk is the center of the district that bears the same name. This small town offers a quiet, relaxing holiday and the healing salt waters of numerous lakes.Krasnoperekopsk has good transport links with other cities of the Crimea, so you can easily go beyond it.

• Armyansk, as we have said, is the extreme point of the peninsula. This city is not among the popular tourist places for recreation, but still tourism is developed here. People come to Armyansk for a quiet holiday on the Black Sea coast and recovery in the waters of the Sivash, which are characterized by a unique composition.

• Nizhnegorsky - This is an urban-type village that attracts tourists with a calm, measured rest away from the city bustle and crowds of holidaymakers. Also, these places are famous for excellent opportunities for hunting and fishing. In the markets of the city in a large assortment of fruits and vegetables. The nature in the city and its surroundings is amazing.

• Village Razdolnoye It offers a quiet holiday that couples with children are looking for. This area is considered the cleanest and greenest on the whole peninsula. The nature here is wonderful: Splitting is buried in flowers that smell pleasantly fragrant, and the sea breezes bring the magic air. Resting in this amazing place, you should definitely try the local cheeses and fruits, swim in the Bakal Bay, which is characterized by calm sea and clean beaches, look at the luminous sea in Karkinitsky Bay.

Northern Crimea, though not in great esteem among tourists, but because it does not become a harsh and boring terrain. Yes, there are no rocks and rare representatives of flora, castles and amazing monuments, but in this area there are other attractions. At least once in their life they are worth seeing - these emotions will stay with you for life.

• Sivash is the main feature of the northern part of the peninsula. If we translate "Sivash" from Turkic, we get "dirt". This is exactly true. Sivash is a large bay of the Azov Sea, which separates the peninsula from Ukraine. It consists of 11 bays, which vary greatly in area. The depth of the Sivash does not exceed 3 meters, although the area is 2500 square kilometers. In summer, the water warms up completely and becomes a source of stench.

• On the Perekop isthmus there is a very ancient structure in the form of a moat with a shaft. Its dimensions are impressive: the length of the shaft is 8,475 m, the width at the base exceeds 15 meters, the height from the bottom reaches 20 meters, the width of the moat varies between 40–45 meters. This structure is more than 2 thousand years old, and it was made by man. It is not known for certain who owns the authorship: the ancient Greeks or Romans, the Scythians or the Cimmerians.

• Bakal Spit It is a narrow strip of land that cuts into the waters of the Karkinitsky Bay. This natural landmark is located near the village Steegushchee. In the summer, this area attracts tourists with clear water and velvety beaches. In 2000, a park was created in this area.

• Higher along the coast of Karkinitsky Bay the archipelago is locatedsmall in size. On its territory there is a branch of the Crimean Natural Reserve, which is called "Swan Islands". It consists of 6 islands, which have chosen for themselves more than 250 species of birds. These include the mute swan.

• The second spit, part of which belongs to the Northern Crimea, is the Arabat Spit. Although it begins in Eastern Crimea, its third part refers to the north side. This natural landmark separates the Sivash and the Sea of ​​Azov.

• Manor Shatilova for many is an unknown landmark. Not only tourists, but even many indigenous inhabitants of Crimea did not hear about it. Shatilov was a state councilor. The manor is located in the village of Tsvetuschee, which belongs to the Nizhnegorsky district.

You will see a trip to the northern Crimea in the next video.