The Crimean peninsula is one of the most beautiful places on Earth. And thanks to the construction of a grand bridge across the Kerch Strait, it became easier to get to its wonders and sights. If you are planning your first trip to the “peninsula that returned home”, or were already there on vacation, but want to see something new and interesting, we will tell you the most beautiful places of Crimea. The list was compiled taking into account the reviews of tourists on the review sites, as well as the recommendations of travel agencies.
Wuchang-Su Waterfall
The name of the largest waterfall of the peninsula in translation from Turkic means "flying water". There is a beautiful legend that a beautiful girl was turned into a waterfall, who, becoming a rapid stream, helped her family get rid of the drought. In the summer months, the waterfall is not particularly impressive, but during the melting snow on the Yalta Yail, it fully lives up to its name.
Bird home
This is one of the most famous tourist attractions, posted on many postcards and photos dedicated to the Crimea. The castle, made in the Neo-Gothic style, was erected on the steep rock of Aurora. Near it is a wish tree and viewing platforms, and inside the castle are held art exhibitions.
Ghost valley
This mysterious place is full of bizarre cliffs. Some of them are similar to people and animals, others - to objects or fantastic creatures. At dawn and sunset, thanks to the play of light and shadow, the figures seem to come to life and change their shape, color and even shape.
Ai-petri
You can admire beautiful views in the Crimea from the picturesque Ai-Petri Mountain. You can climb to the top of the mountain using the Miskhor - Ai-Petri cable car, and we recommend that you go back down the beautiful Taraktash trail that leads directly to Yalta.
Livadia Palace
The former summer residence of Nicholas II served as a meeting place for Stalin, Roosevelt and Churchill. The Yalta Conference of 1945 was held in this palace, where issues of the post-war order were resolved. Thematic exhibitions are currently taking place in the palace, and there are two permanent exhibitions: one dedicated to the Romanov family, the other to the Crimean conference of leaders of the countries of the anti-Hitler coalition.
Karadag reserve
Tourists are allowed into this natural monument only accompanied by employees of the reserve, and you need to travel along special ecotropes. Many representatives of the flora and fauna of the Karadag reserve are listed in the Red Book. During the four-hour excursion you can admire the unusual rock formations (“King and Queen”, “Ivan the Robber”, “Golden Gate”, etc.), numerous bays and the enchanting beauty of the Black Sea.
Marble Cave
One of the most beautiful sights of Crimea is divided into several halls, each of which has its own unique look. Beautiful crystals, flowing columns, openwork baths and pools, and other wonders of this treasury of the mountain king make the Marble Cave a must-see point for visiting Crimea. Just dress warmer, because in the underground halls the temperature does not rise above 8 degrees Celsius.
Massandra Palace
The construction of this palace took a long time - from 1881 to 1902. However, he was not destined to become at least a temporary home for the first persons of the Russian Empire, the last Russian autocrat preferred the Livadia Palace. Currently, the Massandra Palace attracts tourists with its beautiful park and park zone.
Panagia Lake
Near the village of Zelenogorye, in the gorge, there is a pure deep-sea lake Panagia, the waters of which have an emerald hue. They reflect the mountain peaks surrounding the lake in a ring. In the vicinity of Panagia are the Arpathian cascades of waterfalls.
Swan islands
In the reserve with a beautiful name in the summer live up to 5 thousand swans and up to 250 species of migratory birds. Seagulls, ducks, cormorants, gray and white herons, and other feathered beauties inhabit six islands, stretching along the Black Sea coast of the Karkinitsky Gulf.
Jur-Jur Waterfall
In size, Dzhur-Dzhur can not be compared with the highest waterfalls in the world, but it is the most full-flowing and one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Crimea. In a second, it throws up to 270 liters of water. It is better to admire this miracle of nature in the distance, it is not only noisy, but also is “thrown” by stones that fly down along with water.
Tauric Chersonesos
One of the main historical monuments in Crimea was an important Greek settlement in the 5th century BC. It was with him that the Greek expansion began to the east and west of Crimea. Now Tauric Chersonesos can be visited both independently and in the company of a guide who will interestingly talk about Greek customs, traditions and legends.
Cape Chameleon
This cape got its name due to the fact that it changes color depending on the time of day and weather. It consists of shales that reflect light in different ways.
Baikal Spit
This landscape park is located near the village of Steregushchey - one of the most inexpensive places to stay in the Crimea. There are no equipped beaches on the territory of the spit, but there are “wild” beaches with pleasant yellow sand. An ideal place for walking and relaxing holidays.
Vorontsov Palace
In Crimea there are some of the most beautiful palaces in Russia. And one of them - Vorontsovsky, bearing the name of his customer - Count M.S. Vorontsova. The building is uniquely a blend of Tudor Indo-Moorish and English architectural style. The palace is surrounded by a large and well-kept park, and in the building itself is a museum with grandiose interiors.
Yalta embankment
One and a half kilometers along this embankment at one time went Chekhov and Yesenin. Abundantly “seasoned” with herbs, Yalta embankment combines modern chic with elegant antiquity. On its territory there are bars, restaurants, hotels, a children's amusement park, as well as Roffe baths, built in the late 19th century.
Balaklava Bay
This is the main attraction of the small resort town of Balaclava. The bay is hardly noticeable from the sea, the winding fairway protects it from strong waves, and steep cliffs from the wind. It is best to evaluate the landscapes of Balaklava Bay by boat, skiff or climbing to the Cembalo fortress - it offers a breathtaking view of the open sea.
Lavender fields
Although lavender is considered the hallmark of French Provence, in the Crimea there are no less beautiful lavender fields. They can be seen, in particular, on both sides of the Simferopol-Sudak road, at Cape Tarkhankut and near Alushta, near the village of Lavender.
Cape Fiolent
The main feature of this piece of land formed by volcanic rocks are bizarre rocks and a clear sea with emerald green water. To the east of the cape is Jasper Beach, to which there is a staircase with 800 steps.
Baidar Valley
This huge hollow, located in the southeast of the peninsula, is surrounded on all sides by green mountains. Many rivers flow into the valley, which form small waterfalls. And in the center of the basin is Chernorechenskoe reservoir - the largest in the Crimea. Many rare plants grow in the Baydar Valley, and for its pleasant mild climate it received the unofficial title “Crimean Switzerland”.
