All about Cape Kazantip in Crimea

Cape Kazantip - a unique natural reserve, which is visited annually by thousands of tourists. Immediately arrange the points and recall that the ring reef no longer has any connection with the sensational project-festival "Kazantip". Bright nightlife has been replaced by a calm and sporting holiday, so now the cape is distinguished by quite austere, austere beauty, which come to admire from all points of the planet.

Cape acquired its name long ago. The basis was the Crimean Tatar words kazan - "boiler" and tulip - "bottom", which together merges into the "bottom of the boiler." The reason was not some kind of legend associated with the witches and their terrible boiling boilers. The cape received such a name due to its shape, which was formed during the gradual raising of the bottom.

The diameter of the boiler reaches about 4 kilometers, most of which is shallow (the bottom rises 20 meters above sea level), and the mountain-walls framing the boiler stretch 40 meters upwards, although at their highest peak they reach an impressive 106 meters.

Nature, indeed, tried to create this stone steppe. Along the perimeter of the entire coast from Kazantip to the Gulf of Arabat, you will observe an alternation of vertical cliffs and cozy bays with crystal clear water and fine white sand. In some bays, even found a creek with fresh water.

Multiple backwaters and grottoes, like a real ancient cave city, invite you to their cool refreshing shadow. Incredible natural arches and sheds, stones that seemed frozen in intricate poses and resemble fantastic creatures ready to wake up at any moment.

Of course, such a place just needs to be surrounded by legends and secrets. Basically, they are all associated with hidden treasures, which, according to legend, are located in hidden underwater caves. These caves, like the rooms of the Hermitage, are interconnected and turn into a labyrinth. Divers love to explore the channels in the hope not of chests of gold and precious stones, but of the wealth of underwater flora and fauna.

The climate in this part of the Azov coast can be described as dry. In the autumn and winter northeastern winds prevail here, and in spring and summer wind speed rarely rises above 7 m / s. At the height of the tourist season (from June to October) the temperature stays around + 24 ° C. Precipitations are rare. Due to the fact that the cape is in shallow water, and the coastline is heavily indented, The excitement of the water surface is minimal.

The eastern part of the Crimea. Near the cape, south of the isthmus, on the hill is a small town Shelkino. If you want to merge with nature as much as possible and do not want to stay in the city, You can settle in the village of Mysove, its location is almost on the isthmus.

Some people prefer to stop in Kerch, and from there they go by car to the cape and explore nearby territories. The road will take no more than two hours, so if you wish, you can go to the beaches every day. A similar way for the duration, but on the other hand, can be done from Theodosia.The Crimean peninsula is very compact, if you properly plan a route, you can visit a huge number of iconic places in a week.

If you prefer proven options, and do not want to independently find hidden natural bays and storm wild beaches, We recommend that you opt for four options.

• Beach in the Tatar bay. This is quite a secluded place. Several shops with related products, the ability to take the sun loungers and umbrellas for rent, clean sand and beautiful sea. This is what you would expect in this place. This beach is spread out at the foot, and if you get bored with swimming and sunbathing, you can go explore the caves and grottoes. The local fauna will not disappoint you.

• Another beach is in the Russian bay. Its infrastructure is more developed, there is more life and vacationers, respectively. The beach stretches for about 3 kilometers in length, so the crowd does not arise, but it’s difficult to achieve a sense of solitude in this place.

• The beach at the recreation center "Lavender". He has no restrictions on where you live, even if you do not belong to the guests of the base, you will be missed. For holidays with children, this is probably the best place. For the convenience of parents, many playgrounds are equipped here, and the bottom is rather shallow so that the little ones can learn to swim without fear for life.

• If you want the beach to be not only impressively relaxing, but also a bit of movement, we recommend going to Tatarka. The place is located near Shelkino and offers guests sun beds, umbrellas, many cafes and summer parties in the season.

There are sights here, and not only natural ones.

Make a variety of beach holidays and go on a trip to the conservation area. The fact is that excavations and archaeological finds have shown that people have inhabited this place since antiquity. According to current data, the first settlement appeared in the IV-III centuries BC. Places with such a history dating back to ancient antiquity are always better to visit with guides.

They will tell you about the finds, show the remaining remains of the foundations, carry out secret paths and lift the curtain dividing the ages between themselves. In addition to man-made beauty, the reserve has many natural surprises. Rare plants grow on its territory. Of the hundreds of plants represented, 25 species are listed in the Red Book - do not miss the chance to admire them.

The fauna will also delight in abundance. According to official figures 188 species of vertebrates and 450 species of invertebrates inhabit the reserve. Agree, there is something to see.

Fans of post-nuclear aesthetics and steampunk recommend a look into this place. This symbol of a bygone era died almost immediately after the Chernobyl disaster. Construction was not completed, and the station was never launched. Use it was not intended. In the 90s of the last century, it was given at the mercy of the Kazantip festival. Further, in the early 2000s, the station was put forward as an object for the creation of the “Shchelkinsky industrial park” - unfortunately, the project has not yet received funding and has stopped.

In Schelkovo on Cape Turtle is the picturesque "Rotonda". She stands alone on the cape, revealing a view of the romantic landscape nearby. People like to come here at sunset, when the sun paints the water and the sky with the most incredible colors.Views are stunning, be sure to take the time to visit the gazebo.

In general, this part of the Crimean peninsula needs to come to those who is tired of the city rush and wants to delve into your own thoughts or wants to arrange a carefree lazy vacation. Diversify your beach activities with diving, windsurfing or kiting. If such activity is not to your liking, study nature, you can spend a lot of time on this material, there is more than enough material to learn.

In the next video you will find a brief overview of the Crimean Cape Kazantip.