Everything about the Alma River in Crimea

The Alma River is widely known not only in the Crimea, but also outside the peninsula. Its name in translation means "apple". This is because apple trees grow on the shores of this waterway.

The length of the river is almost 88 km, and the catchment area is 635 km. The artery has a natural incline of almost 14 m / km. In fact, this is a mountain river, as its source is located on the northern side of Mount Babugan-Yayly, in the Alushta region. The beginning is the local river Babuganka and the streams of Sary-Su. The direction of the water artery connects it with the Bakhchisarai and Simferopol regions, and it flows into the Kalamitsky basin, near Sevastopol and Evpatoria.

The nature of the flow is quite stormy, in some places waterfalls are formed, trout are found in the backwaters. At the very beginning, the river is clear and transparent, one of its sources, Savlukh-Su, is even considered healing. Its name translates as “water of health”, and there is a monastery nearby.

This waterway plays an important role in supplying water to the entire Crimea. The water regime of the city is regulated by the Alma reservoir. The most massive tributary of the Alma is the Bodrak River, it flows near the village of Pochtoe. Near the water area, several more small streams flow to the river.

The historical description of the artery is in the narration about the period 1954-1856. In the Crimean battle, Russian troops suffered defeat here, and in France a bridge was named after this event. A little later, an asteroid appeared in the sky, discovered by a French scientist, who was also called Alma.

The main architectural landmark on the river is the governor’s manor "Sably", in 1825 A. Griboedov stayed here. The estate is located in the village Kashtanovoye, and is considered the first local noble house. The serfs here were about 90 families, and the gentleman led an active gardening activity. The land brought not only income, but also attracted numerous guests. Those who wish were handed out fruit seedlings from local gardens.

Later, the owner of the estate launched a cloth factory and tannery. There was a restaurant in Sablah, which also brought income. For open productions, sheep and silkworms were bred, and the estate generally flourished. During the trip to the Crimea, many famous people tried to get a visit to the owner of the estate. During the years of the civil war, a hospital was formed in the house, and after the October Revolution, the estate fell into neglect. Former grandeur is not left, for a long time no one was courting the old park.

At the source Savlukh-Su, which is one of the tributaries of the Alma, is Cosmo-Damianovsky Monastery. The type of food source - underground mountain rivers, the water contains silver ions that positively affect many body systems. Thousands of pilgrims who mostly come from Alushta are sent to the source. In the local administration you need to get a pass to the reserve. By car, do not get here, but access is possible for everyone, however, on a single day - July 14th. In addition to the source, natural beauty is interesting in the reserve near the monastery. In the vicinity there are many water cascades, surrounded by green vegetation.

On the Alma you can have a good time for fishing. In the waters of a lot of fish that can be caught throughout the waterway, anywhere. The natural features of Alma allow you to use a fishing rod, donku, spinning. Local laws prohibit only poaching methods.Ways are stopped and strictly punished.

It is fascinating to catch trout on Alma, both beginner and avid fisherman. An active bite of this species is observed in the summer. At this time, there are a variety of insects that are attractive food for trout. The duration of the active bite - until about September. Fishermen use a variety of bait and bait: from maggots to small live bait.

Weather conditions greatly affect the intensity of bites - as a rule, the bite becomes better when it is warm, clear, and clear. Rain, cold temperatures and wind significantly reduce the quality of the catch. At the end of September there is a spawning period, when there is a complete lack of biting.

To the mouth of the river can be reached from Sevastopol, there is still a road from Sak. Closest to the river settlements: Vilino, Peschanoe. To these places you can move on the regular route. Sandy is a popular beach resort, has good transport accessibility. At the source of the river there are settlements such as Rosy, Izobilny. Get to them more convenient from Alushta. By the time the path will be smaller than from Sevastopol.

There is a whole trout farm on the Alma River now, and if fishing is not the purpose of the trip, you can buy fresh fish right at the water. The farm is located downstream in the left tributary of Alma, the Black River.

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