According to official statistics on the Crimean peninsula, registered slightly more than 500 beaches, each of which is a unique place with its own character and climatic features. Which beach to choose among such a variety? Depends on what goals you pursue: a beautiful tan, active rest, underwater fishing or all together? We bring to your attention top-7 of the best Crimean beaches, having visited on which you can fully enjoy the beauty of the peninsula and taste the delights of this holiday.
All the blessings of civilization: The golden beach (Theodosius)
Let's start our review of the best beaches of the Crimea from the Feodosia coast "Golden Sands" - an ideal place for fans of a well-maintained holiday. Sandy beach, length of 15 km, got its name due to the golden sand, whose composition is considered one of the purest in the world. In addition, the local population assures that the sand of the Golden, in addition to its stunning color, also has medicinal properties: walking barefoot on its fine-grained surface improves the functioning of the kidneys, lymph nodes and vascular strengthening.
Golden Sands is a great place for family and for youth. The shallow shore and shallow sea makes it ideal for children who will be able to pay a lot in warm water and build real sand castles. A well-developed tourist infrastructure will not let parents get bored: numerous cafes, attractions, sports grounds and water entertainments are available for tourists. And in the evening the Golden Beach turns into a single party where you can have fun with a fun youth company.
Extraterrestrial landscapes: Cape Tarhankut beaches
The extreme western point of the Crimea - Cape Tarkhankut - the most environmentally friendly place of the peninsula with incredible landscapes and beautiful climate. Due to the fact that no river flows into the Black Sea, the water on the cape is crystal clear. This feature has long made Tarkhankut a kind of Mecca for divers. Snow-white rocks and quiet sea bays attract tourists who prefer peace and quiet to all the blessings of civilization. Rather sparse vegetation gives this area a special color, something reminiscent of the Martian spaces.
The beaches of Tarkhankut are mostly pebbly and the bottom is rocky. But thanks to crystal clear water, quite safe for swimming and diving to a depth. The shallow waters of Mezhvodny, Olenevka, Chernomorsky, the bright sun and the small depth of the sea in which you can open the beach season in May are best for rest.
And Tarkhankut is one of the most romantic places in the Crimea. Here is the "Bowl of Love" - a natural sea basin surrounded by high cliffs. According to the belief, in this place lovers can check the strength of their feelings. For this they need, holding hands, to jump from the rock into the depths of the sea. If during a jump the pair does not open their hands, then a long and strong union awaits them.
Vivid memories: Cossack Bay (Cape Chersonese)
If you are planning a beach holiday, full of unforgettable impressions, then by all means visit Cossack Bay. The beaches, located on the southeastern Cape of Chersonesos, are mostly pebbly and mixed, and the bottom of the sea is quite stony. But tourists from all over the world go here not for the banal lying on the beach (although behind it, too), but behind the clear sea, wonderful landscapes and the opportunity to touch history. For example, one of the most famous sights of the bay is the Khersones Lighthouse, the highest lighthouse in Europe. And if you get to the beach on foot from Sevastopol, then along the way you can still visit the church of St. Vladimir and the ruins of the ancient city of Chersonesos.
Beaches "Kazachki", as the bay is called the local population, are few in number, and mostly wild, which allows you to fully enjoy the warm water and the delights of the Crimean landscapes in seclusion. Like Cossack Bay and lovers of diving and spearfishing, which contributes to the clean sea and abundance of marine fauna. And if you dream of a real sea walk, then at your service yacht club, in which at a very reasonable price you can rent a real yacht.
Nook: Jasper beach (Cape Fiolent)
Another unique beach near Sevastopol is Yashmovy. No matter how difficult it is to guess his name, he received in honor of jasper, which was often found here earlier. This place is considered one of the most beautiful in the Crimea. The beach itself is a narrow strip of land protected on three sides by steep cliffs. You can get to Yashmova in two ways: on a boat from Balaklava and on a steep staircase of 800 steps. The first option will be appreciated by fans of sea walks, and the second - people with good physical preparation and the desire to see one of the most beautiful corners of the Crimea in all its glory.
The sea at Fiolente is clean, pleasant turquoise, and the shore is covered with colorful pebbles. Not so long ago this place was wild and was valued mainly among the local population. Today, civilization has reached and Yashmovoy, gradually transforming the rocky coast with souvenir tents and paid loungers.
Sea and sun: Silent Bay (Koktebel)
One of the most famous Crimean bays, which has long been chosen by fans of the "wild" rest, is Silent Bay near Koktebel. Its name was given to this area due to the fact that even in bad weather, the sea here remains calm and clean. And all because the beach on three sides is surrounded by high hills and rocks, which reliably protect the area from winds and squalls. The shore in the Quiet is mostly sandy with gentle slopes.
But the tourists love this place not only for a good coastline, but also for the amazing landscape that opens on Cape Chameleon, which for a day, like a lizard-namesake, changes its color. And also Silent Bay is a famous place for filming many films, among which are already cultic tapes: "Man from the Boulevard of the Capuchins", "Pirates of the XX Century", "Scarlet Sails".
Paradise for naturists: Fox Bay
An amazing place, located between the villages of Pribrezhnoe and Kurortnoye, has been considered a paradise beach for informals and bohemians from all over the post-Soviet space for more than a decade. Thousands of tourists come here every year, striving to feel complete freedom from civilization and want to achieve maximum unity with nature. The audience in Fox Bay is diverse: from avid nudists and naturists to famous musicians and hippies. They love Lisku and ordinary people, open to informal communication and fun. Such an absolute "diversity" does not prevent all of them from living peacefully on a sand and pebble beach, the length of about 5 km. On the contrary, the friendly atmosphere of this place brings together and gives a feeling of absolute harmony with others.
Nature in Fox Bay is amazing. The shore is supplied with sand and fine pebbles, among which there are often very beautiful pebbles. The water is clean and warm. And at dawn in the sea you can often see splashing dolphins. Very close to it there is a forest and winery with delicious Crimean wine, which the local freedom-loving public likes to taste in the evenings.
Back to the past: Partenit beaches
Partenit - a small town on the southern coast of the Crimea, located between Gurzuf and Alushta. This is a great place for a classic beach holiday, including a family holiday. In contrast to its more famous neighbors, Partenit differs more democratic prices and no less beautiful landscapes.
In Soviet times the settlement was mainly a sanatorium resort. This specificity is still evident today: most of the Partenit beaches are the territory of boarding houses and recreation complexes. To get to the sea you need to issue an inexpensive pass. But the paid entry justifies itself: the beach is clean, the water is warm, there are free showers and deckchairs. Catamarans, jet skis and other water entertainments are available for guests.
Despite the availability of all amenities and the perfect order, Partenit beaches are not crowded even at the height of the holiday season. And all because in the village it is quite problematic to rent a house, and most of the holiday-makers come for vouchers. But nevertheless, many tourists prefer to settle in more noisy Alushta or Yalta, and on the beach to go to the quiet Partenit. Fortunately, minibuses in this direction go every 15 minutes and are quite inexpensive.