Everything you need to know about rest in Zaozernoye in Crimea

Crimea is famous all over the world, first of all, for its resort cities. However, their overwhelming majority in the summer season is filled with holidaymakers. Those who wish to have a good rest on the warm Black Sea, away from the bustle of the metropolis and the crowd of tourists, should turn their attention, for example, to Zaozernoe. This urban-type settlement is located in the western part of the peninsula, 90 kilometers from Simferopol. Here you can spend an unforgettable vacation with your family and fully enjoy the advantages of the Crimean climate. An overview of this wonderful place is in our material.

Historians know that in the IV century BC. er the ancient Greeks lived in this place. They first called this area "Seagull".

The very first data on the village dated 1861 This year is considered to be the date of its foundation. At that time a lighthouse was built here, and later a military unit was located. Then the "Seagull" turned into the village "Zaozernoe". Until 1999, Zaozernoe was not considered a tourist object, it was intended for the localization of military forces. And only from the end of the 90s this place received the status of a seaside resort. Here began to open sanatoria, children's camps and recreation centers.

On the beaches of Zaozyorny there is a large selection of entertainment: swimming pools, rides, inflatable slides, catamaran and jet ski rental, banana riding. The beaches are well equipped, and for the most part the entrance is free. The coastal strip is shallow, so families with small children can relax here.

Zaozerny’s infrastructure is well developed: there are small shops, cafes, restaurants, bars, markets, discos, banks, a variety of marine entertainment attractions for both children and adults. Zaozernoe is located 15 minutes from the center of Evpatoria, so if during a measured rest in this village you want to have fun, then you will have the opportunity to visit night discos in Evpatoria, visit the rides or go on a tour to any point of the peninsula.

In Zaozernoye there is a mixed climate of the steppe and seaside zones. Here, in mild but windy winters, relatively much rain falls in the form of rain and sleet. However, severe frosts in this area are extremely rare. Spring comes early here and pleases residents and vacationers with May warmth, real autumn comes after the end of the beach season - in October.

The temperature table for the year in Zaozernoy is as follows:

• January + 1 ° C;
• February + 3 ° C;
• March + 5 ° С;
• April + 10 ° C;
• May + 17.5 ° C;
• June + 23 ° С;
• July + 25 ° C;
• August + 25 ° С;
• September + 18.5 ° C;
• October + 15 ° С;
• November + 8.5 ° C;
• December + 3 ° С.

One of the main advantages of Zaozernoye is the Moinak Lake - this is the estuary, whose length reaches 1.8 km, its width is 0.9 km, and its depth is not more than 1 m. The lake with saline water and curative mud helps to combat chronic diseases to people suffering from skin diseases and stagnation.This place is very popular among holidaymakers.

Between the village "Zaozernoe" and Evpatoria there is a place where you can often see the following picture: people smeared with mud briskly run into the sea to wash away curative mud that is rapidly drying on the Crimean sun.

One of the oldest sights of the village is considered the settlement "Chaika"which was built by the Scythians in the IV century BC. A little later, the Greeks captured it and built a rectangular fortification, on each corner of which a defense tower was located. In the III century BC, the hillfort was destroyed and subsequently it was no longer used as a fortification. In its place, settlements periodically arose, but for a long period they did not linger. The discovery of this historic site took place in 1959, during geological excavations. The mound is located near the sanatorium "Radiant".

A famous landmark of the village is the lighthouse, built in 1861. It is still in working condition and continues to maintain its marine watch all year round in any weather.

Interesting facts about the village:

• Not far from the village are the antennas of one of the most powerful systems for remote space communications ADU-1000 and P-400;
• The authentic name of the village is preserved in the names of the lakes - Big Yaly-Mainakskoe Lake and Maloye Yaly-Mainakskoe Lake.

Most of the tourists, who have decided to visit Zaozernoe for the first time, begin their journey by visiting the Central Beach. There is no need to be afraid of crowds, since the coastline here has a considerable length and width. The beach is cleaned regularly, there are no sharp stones, so you can walk barefoot.

On the beach there are slides for children, you can ride a banana or take a parachute ride. There is a rental equipment. The infrastructure in this place is well developed, dressing rooms are equipped, drinks are sold everywhere, cafes and small restaurants are working. Guest reviews suggest that the food in Zaozernoy is always fresh, so cases of intestinal disorders here are extremely rare. In addition, right on the beach you can get a massage.

First of all, it should be noted that this name is conditional, since all the beaches near Evpatoria are sandy and shallow. This beach is very popular especially with tourists with small children. Here you will not find noisy youth companies - here there is not enough interesting for them. The sea in this place is warm and very shallow - you can swim tens of meters from the coast, and the water level will be knee-deep, as is almost everywhere in these places. Therefore, for the youngest tourists this place is ideal, parents can even safely let the kids play by the water.

Naturally, entertainment infrastructure is developed here. There are inflatable trampolines near the water, where children of different ages enjoy their time with great pleasure. A little further there is a cafe where adults can hide from the Crimean sun. Here, tourists are offered a variety of gastronomic delights from seafood, as well as soft drinks.The territory of this beach is quite extensive, so there is not too crowded, and no one bothers no one to rest easy.

The hotel on the embankment is an excellent solution for anyone who wants to enjoy a delightful view of the sea and have quick access to it, but at the same time do not wish to rent a private accommodation. Despite the not very large size of the village, several comfortable hotels were built on its territory, which are located a short distance from the sea shore. Among the most popular are two.

This is a three-story coastal hotel, which is located 100 meters from the sea. The design of the apartments is decorated in a classic style that meets the needs of the majority of guests. The hotel has a playground. In addition, it should be noted the high level of service in the hotel and the possibility of ordering food for full board.

It provides both children's and adult cuisine, so that guests have the opportunity to save money on food. Plus, and that will not need to look for the nearest cafes or restaurants, because they can eat in the dining room. There is also a bar on site. Hotel service requires a transfer and excursion services for tourists.

In this hotel you can get not only a high level of service, but also breakfasts, which are included in the total price of each room. This is a big plus of this hotel. The rooms are bright and spacious, decorated in modern design.

There is a private courtyard, entertainment for children, as well as an additional meal order for adults and a playground. In addition, the hotel has its own tour desk, which serves the guests.

In this video you can see a brief overview of the Crimean village Zaozernoe.