With the onset of warm weather, people start planning their vacations. Many people prefer to spend time at sea, swimming in gentle waves and sunbathing.
A huge number of people are interested in relaxing on the Black Sea coast - in the sunny Crimea. They ask themselves the question: “Where to go to get maximum comfort, enjoy nature, have fun, and if there is a desire, be in a secluded quiet place? Where can you find all this at a reasonable price? " Optimal city if a trip to Crimea is planned - Alushta. Photos of beautiful places will keep the beauty of the southern coast of the peninsula in memory for a long time. The hospitable local population is friendly to all holidaymakers. A a large number of discos, nightclubs in the city are combined with the presence there of quiet, calm hotels and rest houses.
If you are still thinking about a trip to Crimea (Alushta), the photos of the area presented in the article will instantly dispel all your doubts.
Resort area Big Alushta located upon south coast peninsula, it covers an area of about 600 km 2. In addition to the city itself, it includes several dozen small resort villages. On three sides it is covered by mountains, and on the fourth is the Black Sea.
Nature
The flora and fauna of Big Alushta, as well as its landscape, are very diverse and beautiful. The mild Mediterranean climate of the area is favorable for the development of a diverse flora and fauna. The ascents of the mountains are green with forests, and the slopes are completely planted with vineyards and In a word, the Crimea is beautiful. Alushta, the photo of which you can see in the article, is a vivid example of this.
Driving along the road leading to Alushta, you can observe many fields where vegetables, grains, various flowers (for example, lavender) grow, which Crimea is incredibly rich in. Alushta (photos of landscapes confirm this) is unusually beautiful and simply drowns in bloom in the warm season.
Sea and beach
The coastline in Alushta is quite picturesque. Since ancient times, many beaches have boulders, as well as blocks of volcanic rocks, which are located both on the shore and in the water. Beautiful embankments made in a very modern way. Often, immediately behind them, small mountain slopes begin, on which cypresses and various exotic plants grow. Do you think Crimea is good for a beach holiday? Alushta (photos of the beaches are presented below) is a great place for this purpose.
The water near the coast is very clean and clear. Storms are quite rare here, since all the coves are well protected from the winds by the mountains. The beaches in Alushta are sandy, with an admixture of pebbles and fine gravel. Walking on them without shoes is very useful, since the stones pleasantly massage the soles of the feet, at the same time healing the entire body.
sights
In addition to swimming in the sea and sunbathing on the beaches, you can devote part of your vacation to exploring various local attractions. Many agencies offer excursions for every taste and budget.
It is recommended to look at the Jur-Jur waterfall, as well as the Demerdzhi mountain range. Children and adults will get a lot of unforgettable impressions by visiting the water park " Almond grove". Fans of historical sights will be interested in visiting the temple-lighthouse, which is located in the village of Malorechenskoye, as well as the Museum of Disasters, located on its territory. Diverse on the Crimea Peninsula Photo extraordinary beauty places are presented in the article (Dzhur-Dzhur waterfall, lighthouse temple).
Many different natural beauties, various interesting places to visit are located in other parts of Crimea, where you can go on excursions.
Health resorts
Alushta can also boast of various hotels, holiday homes and other places designed for comfortable accommodation of visitors.
One of the largest is the Utes sanatorium. It is located on the banks of Cape Plaka, in the park. Not far from the city embankment in a very picturesque area there is resort complex"Golden Ear". In 2011, it was recognized as the best family health resort. The sanatorium of the city of Alushta - "Crimea" is very popular. Photos, reviews and descriptions of boarding houses, hotels, medical institutions help to navigate in a huge number of proposed vacation spots. Therefore, before ordering vouchers or booking hotels, you need to familiarize yourself with the advantages and disadvantages of the places chosen for accommodation. The reviews of those who have already visited these places more than once will help you navigate.
Alushta is an excellent choice for spending your vacation. Her beauty is remembered for many years. It is not surprising that so many people prefer to return to this place again and again.
Alushta is one of the most popular resorts Crimea, which is distinguished not only by friendly people, comfortable beaches. But also a huge number of attractions. Every person will find a place in the city, where to go and what to see. Regardless of whether he came on vacation alone or with his family. In this article, I have collected the most popular attractions in the city.
Crimea in miniature
One of the most visited places in the resort. Due to its convenient location and uniqueness, there is no shortage of visitors. Even despite the rather big cost entrance ticket... On the territory of the park, a variety of models of buildings are presented, including those that have been gone for a long time. For example, the Funa fortress. Today is not left of her most of- a tower and a piece of the wall. There are buildings that delight with their splendor, so to speak, "live", for example, "Swallow's Nest" in Yalta. In details,Gps
Embankment
The Alushta embankment is divided into three parts. As in any other resort city of the peninsula, this is the most popular tourist place, stretching for a single kilometer. The most comfortable and most visited beaches are located parallel to the coastal street. Convenient steps lead to them. The embankment is rich in various entertainments. It is here that business card cities - Rotunda. There are many good hotels, restaurants and cafes. More details, map,Gps
Aquarium
"Aquarium" is one of the most visited places. Today he has no equal on the territory of the whole Crimea. There is an opportunity to see rare species of fish, molluscs, crayfish. There are even crocodiles and other reptiles with whom in Everyday life dating is dangerous. And in the Aquarium you can watch them eat and have fun. Here are these types of representatives of Black and Azov seas like natter, Vitantus and even turtles that live up to 250 years. More, map, GPS
Rotunda
Alushta Rotunda is a visiting card of the city. The most beautiful place on the Embankment, where not only tourists prefer to be photographed, but also locals... Near the main arch of Alushta, the newlyweds take beautiful wedding photos for good luck. Nowadays, it is slightly different from its original appearance. The fate of the main attraction is rather complicated, but at the same time, its story captures, leaving no one indifferent and indifferent.
Dolphinarium "Nemo"
This is the most popular place for families in Alushta. The dolphinarium works all year round, providing an opportunity not only to enjoy a gorgeous show with the most charming and good-natured inhabitants of the sea. But also to undergo a course of dolphin therapy. Learn all about these amazing animals. Including about species, physiology, character, and so on. Even try yourself as a trainer and learn a few simple commands that dolphins will happily execute. More details, map, GPS coordinates
"Aquarelle" - dolphinarium
One of the most popular places Alushta for family rest - Dolphinarium "Aquarelle". Both adults and children get real pleasure here. V entertainment center you can watch an exciting show program with dolphins and seals. For a fee, everyone can swim with dolphins, do nice pictures for memory. The center also provides a dolphin therapy service. More details, map, GPS coordinates
Almond Grove Water Park (with hotel)
In Crimea, there are not many water parks located on the territory of hotels. In Alushta, the water amusement park belongs not just to the hotel, but to the whole complex. Here, in addition to exciting slides, swimming pools, you will find comfortable rooms, a cozy restaurant with a kitchen different countries world and a huge variety of entertainment. On the territory of the water park, which is two hectares in size, everything is thought out to the smallest detail. This is the only place where you can spend a perfect vacation. In details,Gps
Multipark
In Alushta, this is the most popular place for family vacations. On the territory there are more than 50 copies of various cartoon characters. Here are the heroes of the good old Soviet cartoons, and modern characters. There are figures that are very small, some are voluminous - human-sized and even larger. There is also a small zoo. The entrance to the territory is paid, for tourists who are not clients of the sanatorium "Alushtinsky", it is paid. In details,Gps
"Animal Park"
One of the best places in Alushta for family entertainment. A kind of zoo with animals and birds collected in different parts of our planet. The park is divided into zones, each of which corresponds to a different continent. Animals are kept in conditions as close as possible to their natural environment. Here you can see impudent monkeys, funny porcupines, decorative rabbits and even European fallow deer with their funny white spots. In details,Gps
Seaside park
The Seaside Park in Alushta is the most visited place in the city. Tourists and townspeople like to rest here. And at any time in the city. In addition to a huge number of green spaces, including unique specimens, the park has a large selection of entertainment. Everyone, regardless of gender, age and personal preference, will find something to their liking. You can just walk around the vast territory. Sit in a cozy cafe or ride a Ferris wheel. In details,Gps
Aluston is considered one of the main historical attractions of the resort. it ancient structure with an amazing history today attracts a huge number of tourists. Although his condition can hardly be called good, not that ideal. Local residents also have merit in the destruction of the fortress. At the same time, even from the ruins, one can understand how powerful, important for the inhabitants of the ancient settlement. The fortress is officially recognized as an architectural monument. In details,Gps
Architectural monuments and museums
Alushta has a huge number of architectural monuments. Many of them can be seen exclusively from the outside; there are no excursions. But even visual inspection many buildings will bring true aesthetic pleasure.
The villa was built in the eighties of the last century by a rather influential person, a true patriot of his country and city. Unfortunately, there are no tours for tourists. It is possible to inspect the building exclusively from the outside. But if you ask well, you can get inside. Today it houses the Center for Children's Creativity. Perhaps, thanks to this, the architectural monument of the nineteenth century is in almost perfect condition. In details,Gps
Dacha "Dove"
The dacha is not only an architectural monument, erected at the end of the 19th century, but also a historical landmark of Alushta. Today the central library is located here. There are eighteen rooms in the house. Unfortunately, there is practically nothing left of the wealth and luxury of the decoration. But external examination buildings, a walk through the territory and its history simply cannot leave you indifferent. Memorial plaques have been preserved on the facade. In details,Gps
House-Museum of Sergeev-Tsensky
In the house of the famous, revered writer Sergei Nikolaevich Sergeev-Tsensky, built by the author himself in 1906. Today is located museum complex, consisting of two parts. One is of an exclusively literary type, the other is of a memorial type. In some rooms, the atmosphere in which the famous writer lived and worked was fully preserved. In the bedroom, near the bed set in a niche, the clock stopped at the moment of Sergeev-Tsensky's death. In details,Gps
Shmelev House Museum
One of the few architectural monuments, historical and cultural heritage Alushta Shmelev's house is located in the Professor's corner. It is very popular with tourists. In addition to the author's books, the exposition includes the famous work "The Sun of the Dead", translated into several languages. There are personal belongings of the writer and his family. There is a huge number of photographs, prints, paintings. Icons of the 19th - 20th centuries, archive of research on Shmelev's activities. In details,Gps
House-Museum of Beketov
The house of the artist, architect Beketov is an architectural monument, one of the main attractions of Alushta. Cultural, spiritual heritage of the city. The museum is unique in every way. The building managed to survive many tragic events, including the strongest earthquake, the Second World War, and survive. The exposition includes more than 1000 exhibits. In addition to household items used by the family of the famous architect, there are original documents, drawings, and so on. In details,Gps
Attractions in the vicinity of Alushta
The city still has a huge number of places worth visiting for every tourist. But I would like to tell you about the equally famous sights of the city's environs. Getting to them is not much more difficult than to those located within the boundaries of Alushta. Positive emotions and impressions are guaranteed.
A unique architectural monument, erected in the early 1900s, at the request of the princess, who lived most of her life in the Crimea. The amazingly beautiful building is located on high mountain, surrounded by a huge amount of greenery. There are no guided tours in the building itself, but even its external inspection will bring true aesthetic pleasure. The structure of the Romanesque style is similar to the French and Germanic castles. Around is broken beautiful park with evergreens. In details,Gps
The waterfall is located in the Khapkalsky nature reserve, 12 km from Alushta. Refers to the main natural attractions of the surroundings of the resort. A very beautiful place with unique landscapes. A visit to the water cascade is paid, but the price is purely symbolic. Unlike the fare here. If you travel by your own car, you can save a lot, but you will have to walk several kilometers to Jur-Jur. There is an alternative - horseback riding. In details,Gps
Valley of Ghosts
One of the first natural attractions of Alushta, located near the village of Luchistoye. Very beautiful, mysterious place, shrouded in a huge amount of secrets, legends and assumptions of scientists. On the territory of the valley, tourists are greeted by stone statues created by Mother Nature of various shapes and sizes. The most "outstanding" "Bust of Catherine II". At different times of the day, depending on weather conditions"Statues" change their appearance, shade. Amazing place. In details,Gps
Demerdzhi is a mountain range of Crimea which is very popular among tourists. This place can rightfully be called unique. There are few places, on one yayla, that such a huge number of attractions are collected. The massif amazes with its grandeur, uniqueness of forms and mystery. It was here that famous films were filmed, such as "Prisoner of the Caucasus", "Hearts of Three" and others. It is also located here famous waterfall Jur-Jur. In details,Gps
Unfortunately, in one article it is simply impossible to describe all the sights of Alushta and its environs. I tried to collect the most interesting places. I hope the information was at least interesting for you. And as useful as possible. Subscribe to my VK group
Alushta is one of the key resorts in Crimea. Length coastline with beaches is several tens of kilometers, including the suburbs. This vast territory houses numerous hotels, sanatoriums, boarding houses, recreation centers and, as a legacy of the Soviet and post-Soviet era, - an impressive private sector.
The city itself is a typical resort with a well-equipped promenade, restaurants and cafes for every budget, a water park and other entertainment. Separately, one can single out the memorial house-museums of famous cultural figures, several mansions of the early XX century, gothic church all Crimean saints and the ruins of ancient fortresses.
The main beauties are located outside the city - these are mountain ranges with deep caves, protected areas and picturesque valleys.
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What to see and where to go in Alushta?
The most interesting and Beautiful places for walking. Photos and a short description.
Alushta embankment is perhaps the first place where guests of the city go, since the alley is the center of resort life and a place where you can take a leisurely stroll in the shade of the coastal park. In the heart of the promenade there is a rotunda with the name of the city - a stop for photographs and observations of the sea surface. ND Stakheev, a merchant and gold miner, who was the nephew of the artist I.I.Shishkin, took part in the design of the embankment.
Professors Corner is a coastal area with several beaches and the surrounding area, located in the western part of the city. The length of the coastline in this place is about 2.5 km. All the necessary infrastructure has been created for tourists: cafes, entertainment, attractions, beauty salons, shops, a water park. There are also many hotels and private boarding houses.
An entertainment center for the whole family, opened in 2013. Bottlenose dolphins and seals perform for tourists. Big hall the dolphinarium is designed for 700 people, it gives performances. In the small room, animals rest and undergo rehabilitation. The institution also offers dolphin therapy services, which helps with many diseases of a neurological nature.
This place appeared thanks to the expansion and development of the fish exhibition of the Azov and Black Seas, which took place in 2003. By 2007, the collection marine life has grown so much that it has become the largest on the Crimean coast and throughout Ukraine. Today, the live exhibition is located in 4 halls, in addition to fish, it contains corals and shells. A sea cow, a dog, a horse, a dragon and a cat live here.
Several cities of the peninsula have their own "Crimea in miniature", where the main attractions are presented on a reduced scale. One of them is located in Alushta. Here tourists will see copies of " Swallow's nest», Vorontsov Palace, Simferopol kenassa, Funa fortress and others interesting places located in Yalta, Feodosia, Sevastopol, Simferopol, Bakhchisarai, Sudak and Evpatoria.
Almond Grove is not just a water park, but a full-fledged resort complex with hotels, villas, a beach, restaurants, entertainment, a walking area decorated with palm trees and exotic flowers. The water entertainment area has 11 slides, 6 swimming pools, artificial waterfalls, a jacuzzi and children's playgrounds... For guests staying in the hotels of the complex, the entrance to the water park is free.
The church was erected in the middle of the 19th century according to the plan of the architect from Odessa G. Toricelli. Construction work was carried out with public funds. The architecture of the building is very different from the appearance of the Orthodox churches of the Crimea. When drawing up the project, English rural churches were taken as a basis. At that time, the Gothic style was in vogue in Russia, so the appearance of the building was made taking into account its canons.
The monastery is located on the territory Crimean reserve surrounded by the peaks of the Babugan-Yaila massif. It was founded in 1856, but already in 1898 it was closed because of the inappropriate behavior of the monks, who were addicted to drunkenness and debauchery. After a short time, the monastery was reopened, but already as a female one. During the Second World War, the complex of buildings was destroyed, only a small chapel over the holy spring has survived. The revival began in 1994.
The church is located in the village of Malorechenskoye and is the highest church on the peninsula. The building is considered part memorial complex dedicated to those killed on the rivers and seas. The building was erected in 2007 according to the project of A.V. Gaidmak in the neo-Byzantine style. In architectural terms, it is a narrow tower, into which entrances decorated with classical porticos lead from all sides.
The museum exhibition opened in 1923. Since then, it has been closed three times, but since 1971 it has been operating continuously. The museum is located within the Seaside Park in historic mansion"Modern" at the beginning of the XX century. The name of the building already speaks for itself. The fund is based on exhibits collected with the help of the residents of Alushta, which are associated with history, ethnography and archeology.
I.S.Shmelev is a writer famous for covering the events of the first Russian revolution in his works. In Alushta, he lived in the period 1918-1922 - a rather difficult time of the Civil War. The house in which the author spent four years is located on the territory of the Professorsky Corner district. It was turned into a museum in 1993. It is a small adobe building in a classic style with large windows, a bright veranda and two rooms.
The museum is located in the western part of the city, being cultural center the entire Professor's Corner. The mansion, where the collections are located, is made in the original architectural style with Moorish notes. It was erected in 1896 according to the project of A. N. Beketov, an artist and an architect, as a summer residence for a family vacation. It has survived to this day in its original form.
The collection of the museum is dedicated to the life and work of S.N.Sergeev-Tsensky, a Russian and Soviet writer who spent quite a lot of time in Alushta - from 1906 to 1941 and from 1946 to 1958 until his death. After the end of the Second World War, he himself was engaged in the restoration of his home and garden, destroyed by the German invaders. The exposition consists of archival documents, manuscripts, books and personal belongings of the writer.
A picturesque building of the early 20th century, erected in an eclectic manner with elements of the Romanesque style, designed by N. P. Krasnov for Princess A. D. Gagarina. Bavarian castles located in the Alps were taken as a model. Most of the materials for construction were delivered from abroad - Italy, France, Germany. Today the building of the Utes sanatorium is located on the territory of the mansion.
The mansion is located in the central part of Alushta. The building was erected in the 19th century according to the project of N.P. Krasnov (his most famous creation is the Livadia Palace). Architectural style can be defined as a mixture of European classicism and modernity. Before the revolution, the mansion was a favorite meeting place for the visiting elite. After 1917, the house was given over to the needs of the children's creativity center. Thanks to this, it was not destroyed, and it has survived to this day in excellent condition.
Mansion built in 1887, located in the city center. It is famous for the fact that in 1894, Tsarevich Nikolai Alexandrovich and his future wife, Princess Alice of Hesse-Darmstadt, met here. During the Civil War, the basements of the building were used to contain rioters and White Guards. Today the dacha is occupied by the S.N.Sergeev-Tsensky Library.
The palace and park ensemble, founded in 1820 by A.M. Borozdin - senator and civil governor of Taurida. The architecture of the main building is a bizarre mixture of different styles with a clear Moorish dominance, as evidenced by the shape of the windows and stucco ornaments. Since 1924 the sanatorium "Karasan" was located here, which became famous throughout the Soviet Union.
Ruins of a 6th century defensive structure. The fortress was built under the Byzantine emperor Justinian I, in the 7th century it came under the control of the Khazar Kaganate, but after the decline of this kingdom it was abandoned. In the XIV century, under the Genoese Republic of Aluston, a second line of defensive walls was revived and erected. In 1475, the fortress was destroyed by Turkish troops. Since then, the stronghold has been in ruins (in the 19th century, there was still a light restoration).
Fortification of the XIV-XV centuries at the foot of South Demerdzhi. In the Middle Ages, a trade route passed through it, connecting Aluston with steppe Crimea... The fortress was erected by the Genoese to protect their possessions. By 1459, Funa had turned from a small military garrison into a full-fledged castle. In 1475, during the attack of the Ottoman Turks, the complex was destroyed and was never rebuilt.
A small peak 439 meters high, located in the south of Alushta. By its geological nature, Castel is an "underdeveloped volcano" (laccolith), the formation of which stopped at a certain stage. In the bowels of the mountain there is a core of solidified magma. Once upon a time there was a fortress at the top, which, according to legend, served as the last refuge of Princess Theodora of Sugdei, who ruled these lands before the arrival of the Genoese.
The largest nature reserve of the peninsula, founded in 1991. It covers an area of more than 44 thousand hectares, most of which belongs to the mountain-forest zone. Tourists can visit one of the many hiking trails, local trout farm, Lake Uch-Kosh, Kosmo-Damianovsky monastery and other attractions located within the protected area.
Dzhur-Dzhur is the most picturesque and full-flowing waterfall of the peninsula; it does not dry out even in the hottest weather. Its name is quite recognizable, as it appears in many excursion booklets. The stream is located within the Alushta region in the Khapkhal gorge at an altitude of 468 meters. The drop height of the jets is 15 meters. During the season, the waterfall is always crowded, as it is one of the most popular natural attractions.
Stone mushrooms are rock formations with a wide head on a clay leg, formed as a result of long-term natural processes. Instances located in the Sotera Valley have a height of 3.5 to 6 meters and a base diameter of up to 2.5 meters. Until 1983 there were only three of them, but in 1999 new ones began to grow. This phenomenon confirms the fact that Crimea is a fairly young territory by geological standards.
The peak of Demerdzhi is one of the most popular on the peninsula among lovers of hiking trails. For many tourists, visiting this place is a must on the program, especially since it is covered with mysterious legends. The famous Valley of the Ghosts is located near the mountain, which is a heap of boulders and rocks. bizarre shape... In the rays of the sunset, strange shadows-ghosts wander among the stone masses, fascinating and at the same time frightening.
The Chatyr-Dag mountain range is included in the system Crimean mountains... It is located about 10 km from the coast and consists of two plateaus - upper and lower. Highest point ridges - the top of Eklizi-Burun. Due to the structure of relatively young rocks, several caves have formed within the massif: Emine-Bair-Koba, Emine-Bair-Khosar, Suuk-Koba, Bin-Bash-Koba and Mramornaya, which tourists visit with pleasure.
Alushta is resort town located on the Crimean peninsula. It receives thousands of tourists from all over the world every year. This is not surprising, since in addition to the beach and the sea, you can visit many places here. historical significance... Today we will tell you what Alushta can give you, we will consider the entertainment and attractions of this city in detail.
Things to do in Alushta
Almond Grove Water Park
In the Alushta water park, you can relax with the whole family. The institution covers an area of 2 hectares. Here you will find 14 water slides, 6 swimming pools, 4 descent platforms and other water activities. The water park also has a children's pool with low slides and bright decorations for the youngest visitors. You don't have to worry about the safety of your belongings, as there are safes where you can put all the most valuable things. If you suddenly get hungry, then on the territory of the water park you can visit bars or fast food establishments. In the "Almond Grove" there is a permanent medical center, where you will be provided with first aid, if necessary.
Almond Grove water park
Dolphinarium "Aquarelle"
Every day, except Mondays, you can visit the Alushta Dolphinarium. Here you can enjoy a dolphin show, swim with these amazing animals, and enjoy watching a collection of exotic fish and other marine life. In addition, there are attractions on the territory of the dolphinarium, where you can enjoy your time with the whole family.
Aquarium in Alushta
The aquarium in Alushta has 4 halls located in the basement of the building, in which about 250 species of fish, 3 species of crocodiles and 8 species of turtles are presented. Here you can see not only representatives of the Black Sea, but also the Azov, Indian and Red Seas. You can also look at stingrays, sharks, seahorses, piranhas, etc. Such an excursion will allow you to learn more about the Black Sea fauna. In addition, you can go up to the 1st floor of the building. Here you will find an exhibition of various amphibians, birds and insects.
Exhibition "Crimea in Miniature"
This exposition was opened in 2012. It is located in the very center of the city under open air... Here you can enjoy watching historical monuments the whole Crimea in miniature. In total, about 50 exhibits are presented here.
Attractions of Alushta
Fortress Aluston
This attraction is the ruins of the Aluston fortress. The building itself was erected in the 6th century. The order to build the fortress was given by Emperor Justinian I. In the 10th century it was destroyed, but later restored. The structure was badly damaged during the Turkish invasion, and has not been restored since then. On this moment the fortress is the object of tourist excursions.
Museum of Nature
There are more than 1.5 thousand copies of both plant and animal nature peninsula. Also, you can immediately visit the arboretum, which is located next to the museum of nature.
Church of St. Nicholas of Mirliki
This temple is located on the Alushta-Sudak highway on a rock 50 meters above sea level. It is known for its museum of water disasters. It is dedicated to the victims of the water element. In the museum you can see the expositions of the largest such disasters.
Brownie Museum
This museum is a unique institution of its kind. Nowhere else in the world can you find a museum with a similar theme. Here you can enjoy viewing more than 200 brownie figurines of different sizes. There is a souvenir shop next to the museum, where you can buy a talisman for your home.
Valley of Ghosts
This valley was created by nature itself. It is located at the foot of Mount Demeredzhi. It is inimitable and unique in its kind in that there are many fragments of rocks that have unusual outlines. If you look closely, you can see faces or figures created by nature itself in their lines. It is noteworthy that some scenes of the film "Prisoner of the Caucasus" were filmed here.
Shmelev House Museum
Here you can see how the famous Russian writer and publicist Shmelev lived and worked. This is the only one in the CIS countries literary museum this cultural figure. That is why literary readings of the international level, named after this writer, are held here every year.
House-Museum of Sergeev-Tsensky
This is not just a museum of this famous writer, which displays the furnishings of his home, but also a library with big amount copies of books. It is also a historical and memorial building. In addition, the building is ranked among the architectural monuments of the 20th century.
House-Museum of the Architect A.N.Berketov
The construction of this building dates back to 1896. Its facade is decorated with a beautiful veranda, designed by the architect himself. Inside there are Berketov's household items, as well as some paintings made by artists of the Crimea.
Stakheev's dacha
This building is located in the seaside park of Alushta. At the moment, it is occupied by the Center for Children's Creativity. There is a park around the building where you can have a good time with children.
The resort town of Alushta, entertainment and attractions, which we have reviewed today, will leave an unforgettable experience in your soul. Here you can not only enjoy your vacation, but also broaden your horizons by visiting historical expositions.
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Alushta- a popular Crimean resort
For many tourists, despite the tempting offers for tours abroad, vacation in Crimea remains attractive and from year to year. Alushta, as one of the most bright resorts this peninsula in terms of the tourist flow can compete with Yalta itself. Rest in Alushta can rightfully be called not only comfortable, but also universal.
Combining at the same time family holiday with children, youth and student tours, sanatorium tourism, excursion and cruise programs, Alushta is also a well-known epicenter of the entertainment industry and one of the most visited cities in Crimea, regardless of which coast of the peninsula the travelers are resting on.
Resort city Alushta - Photo 01
Alushta today
Only inexperienced tourists can assume that this is a quiet, calm corner in the Crimea. In fact, this is a large resort town, in which it is very difficult to get lost even for experienced tourists and get around all excursion sites.
Alushta - Photo 02
City beach of Alushta - Photo 03
Once upon a time, the center of tourist life was a fortress on Black Sea coast, which today has overgrown with new walls, structures, streets and houses. It is hard to believe that the former citadel of Aluston, erected in the 6th century, carried a long history and was transformed into a beautiful popular city Alushta. Everything is there for a comfortable stay - healing air, a lot of entertainment, many accommodation facilities for every taste, monuments of architecture and history, a wide range of holiday season(from May to October) - all this makes it possible to give preference to rest in Alushta.
Rest in Alushta
Rest in Alushta is characterized, first of all, by a shift in emphasis on beach vacation... Being part of Big Alushta, the city belongs to South Bank Crimea - the ideal location of the resort allows us to offer tourists a whole range of services and entertainment. Among the undoubted advantages for which it is worth choosing a vacation right here:
- Economical accommodation
- Clean sea due to pebble beaches
- Entertainment industry for children
- Variety of attractions
- Good spa facilities
- All types of recreation (active, medical, sightseeing, beach, wedding tourism)
- Hotel infrastructure (from the private sector to luxury complexes)
Of course, these are theses points on which vacation in Alushta is recommended by specialists of the tourist business and experienced tourists, we will try to consecrate them in more detail.
Holidays with children in Alushta
Family vacations are at the forefront of tourism in the resort. Despite the fact that almost all beaches in this region are pebbly, with the exception of hotel complexes with loose sand on its own beach area, this fact is not a disadvantage for choosing a holiday with children in Alushta. You can learn more about the Crimea.
It is at this resort that one of the two largest children's camps on the Crimean Peninsula is located - “ Eaglet”, Which has been functioning for more than half a century and known back in Soviet times. The most popular accommodations for this type of vacation are Professor's Corner... In addition to beaches with small pebbles, hotels on the coast in Alushta in this area have the appropriate infrastructure, where there is everything for have a great rest child - waterslides, playgrounds, animation programs.
Multipark in Alushta - Photo 04
Holidays for Children - Photo 05
Concerts for Kids - Photo 06
In addition, for children in Alushta created real paradise entertainment - children's amusement park, water park, dolphinarium, water slides, Alushta aquarium, dinosaur exhibition, various children's entertainment and quizzes in the city center. Therefore, parents do not have to ask the parents what to see in Alushta for their children - it is impossible to get bored here.
Alushta beaches
All Alushta hotels on the seashore have pebble beaches. The fine gravel beaches are in Professor's corner... Not far from it there is a beach with a free visit, which is mostly visited by locals, therefore, if the rest is "savage", then it can be considered as the best option for a beach holiday.
The rest of the coastal bathing areas are paid. True, the entrance to such a beach is very inexpensive, but the tourist receives the whole range of services - the beaches are equipped changing booths, sun loungers, umbrellas, and beach volleyball field, coastal cafes.
Beach in Alushta - Photo 07
Beach in Alushta - Photo 08
The most popular and touristy beaches are located in Central part of Alushta... One of the largest and most famous is the beach " Tender coast", But at the height of the season he does not the best place for bathing. For those who would like to have a guaranteed place on the sun lounger and not get stuck in a "traffic jam", you should prefer the western and eastern regions of the coast.
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And contemplators of natural beauties, admirers pure water and modern beaches, you should choose the suburb of Alushta - Semidvorie.
Where to stay in Alushta
Despite the abundance of accommodation facilities in the form of modern hotel complexes, mini-hotels, sanatoriums and boarding houses, the private sector remains the most demanded type of accommodation.
In about half of the cases, tourists book hotels and municipal hotels in advance and arrive at the place with a purchased voucher. In the case of the private sector, this decision is usually made on the spot.
Sanatorium ‘Golden Ear’ - Photo 09
Pension Volga, Alushta - Photo 10
Sometimes, already on the platform in Simferopol or at the bus station in Alushta, the owners of the apartments offer tourists to choose their accommodation. But this is tantamount to a "pig in a poke", so you should still consider 2-3 options in order to decide where to stay for the rest.
It should be borne in mind that average price living in the private sector varies in the region of 300-500 rubles without meals. True, you can find cheaper options, but the tourist is unlikely to be satisfied with the infrastructure - these are old houses located on the second or third line from the sea.
Rental housing in the private sector - Photo 11
Private guest house - Photo 12
The most expensive accommodation facilities are located in the city center, closer to the embankment. Here are concentrated many places for recreation, entertainment and a free beach. Popular streets where a large number of accommodation facilities are located - four-storey houses for several families and companies, rooms in apartment buildings and cottages - are located on Oktyabrskaya, Krasnoarmeyskaya and Tavricheskaya streets.
Attractions and entertainment
Rest in Crimea in Alushta is impossible without visiting historical sites, places of entertainment and natural parks.
Among the most popular places that can be seen in Alushta, the excursion routes include:
- Architectural monuments ... These include the ruins of the medieval fortresses Aluston and Funa, the Yukara-Jami mosque, the Kuchuk-Lambat cliff, and the palace of Princess Gagarina.
- Museums and exhibitions ... Museum of Local Lore, Museum of Nature, Museum of S.N.Sergeev-Tsensky, an exhibition of dinosaurs on Lenin Street not far from the embankment.
- « Window to nature ". Denrozoopark in the city center at 42 Partizanskaya with exotic representatives; Alushta aquarium with crocodiles, huge fish, turtles is one of the favorite places for children; Dzhur-Dzhur waterfall, Aivazovskoye resort park with beautiful shrubs and rare trees.
- Active tourism ... Climbing mountains, horseback riding, a trip to the Valley of Ghosts, by mountain ranges Demerdzhi, Chatyr-Dag and Kastel mountains in Alushta.
- Entertainment ... Nightclubs, the most popular of which is Kiwi-Kiwi, a dolphinarium, a water park, open-air discos, a summer cinema "Chaika", a trip to a local winery and walks along the Alushta embankment.
Fortress Aluston - Photo 13
Palace of Princess Gagarina - Photo 14
Jur-Jur waterfall - Photo 15
View of Chatyr-Dag and the Valley of Ghosts - Photo 16
I must say that Crimea is a treasury of culture and history, and the sights of Alushta introduce tourists to this heritage, allowing them to fully enjoy not only a wonderful vacation in Crimean Alushta, but also breathe in the centuries-old history of the peninsula.
