Crimea is a uniquely beautiful place that combines opportunities for tourists to relax, unwind and improve the body at the same time. Here, man-made architectural monuments are no less interesting and original than natural ones. But most tourists come here for unity with nature.
Natural sights of Crimea
Most often, in order for nature to bewitch with its beauty, a person does not even need to put a hand to it. The erosion of the winds, the forms washed out by water, the change in the color of objects burned out in the sun - all this sometimes creates a stunning effect.
Girl lake
Once upon a time, an artificial maiden lake was created. At its bottom are the ruins of a large temple, as well as the remains of a medieval settlement called Mangup Kale. Calm and serene externally the reservoir keeps a great secret. When the water level in this reservoir falls in summer, the remains of the Christian church appear on the surface.This silent symbol of the history of the region attracts tourists and draws their attention to the water.
The deepest in the Crimea Soldier Cave
In 1968, Soldatskaya Cave was discovered near the village of Perevalnoye. She became one of the deepest caves in Europe and at the same time the most dangerous. It consists of numerous deep wells located at an angle. The cave's courses and manholes stretch for 85 meters. To get inside the cave and see these amazing corners with your own eyes, you need to get special permission from the responsible services. After completing all the formalities you can wear equipment. Only after that you can go to inspect the underground lakes and all that was hidden under the ground.
Balaklava Bay
Balaklava Bay preserved its original appearance to the maximum. This is the perfect place to rest savages. Here you can fully experience the peace and unity with nature. Near the Castle Hill is the picturesque fortress Chembalo. It was built by the Genoese hundreds of years ago. Arriving on vacation in Balaklava Bay, you must definitely visit this interesting place.
Pushkin Grotto
In Gurzuf on Pushkin rock there is a grotto of the same name. This is a grand structure, created by nature itself. Alexander Sergeevich himself spent three months here. On a rented boat he sailed to the grotto and found solitude for himself inside the cliff. Now it is not easy to be alone. Many tourists and simply admirers of the poet’s talent come here to experience the atmosphere and, possibly, the mood in common with the poet.
Cape Chameleon
Near Koktebel is a very unusual landmark. Cape Chameleon is formed from shale. This hard rock has its own specifics - it reflects light. Depending on the weather, the cape changes its color as well, as the lizard of the same name does. From two sides of the cape formed two bays. When viewed from above, the emerald water, combined with the overflow of the cape itself, makes an unforgettable impression.
Golden Gate
The volcanic massif Kara-Dag is located on the Black Sea coast. The rock has the form of an arch, due to which it was previously called “Devil's Gate”. According to legend, this was the entrance to the underworld. Such a reputation for this attraction does not scare tourists. They regularly stay here to admire how the rays of the setting sun paint Kara-Dag in golden color.
Rock diva
Not far from the village of Simeiz, right in the sea, near the mountain of Koshka, there is a limestone rock called Diva. Its height reaches 45 meters. The silhouette of the top of the cliff looks like a woman with flowing hair. According to legend, the evil spirit reincarnated as a girl to avoid punishment. But nevertheless, retribution overtook him and the forces of good concluded the spirit in the rock. To be at the top of the cliff, you need to climb 260 steps. But the beautiful view from the peak deserves to overcome this climb.
Jur-jur
In Alushta, in the Happle Gorge, along the route of the East Ulu-Uzen River, a waterfall Jur-Jur was formed. Even in a dry summer, the waterfall does not dry out and continues to pour its streams from above. Local landscapes fascinate with their beauty. This is a great place to create great photos.
Ai-Petri
Mount Ai-Petri, although not the highest point of the Crimea, for many years continues to be one of the business cards of the republic. To get to the top, you need to reach Koreiz. From here you can get to the top with the help of a cable car that stretches for 1860 meters. Another way is to get from Yalta by car. On the plateau not far from the viewing platform "Shishko", the village Okhotnichye is located. This is the most high-altitude settlement, which is also worth seeing.
Grand Canyon of Crimea
True nature lovers need to visit the Grand Canyon of Crimea. The first impression from the spectacular spectacle is a complete stupor. Everything is beautiful here: gorges with fresh forest greens, deep baths, raging waterfalls, huge rocks and more. In the summer there are a lot of tourists.They are from all over the Crimea.
Guests of this place walk one after another in a chain along a single path that runs along the stream. Here you can swim in the Bath of Youth, which many of the tourists will certainly do. The tour is short here. But these three kilometers are filled with magnificent views. The most interesting appears above the Bath of Youth. Here, guests will meet several warm baths that heat the rays of the sun, as well as the true beauty of this place.
The large split of the Ai-Petri massif became a canyon when the Boyka mountain moved away from the massif. The depth of the gorge is about 300 meters. At the very bottom, the canyon narrows to such an extent that at the bottom two tourists can hold hands and touch simultaneously opposite walls. Being here, you can feel all the insignificance of their own problems before the greatness of nature. For your own safety, it is worth taking a helmet with you for a walk along the Great Crimean Canyon.
Valley of ghosts on the mountain Demerdzhi
On the slope of Mount Demerdzhi there is an amazing place. On the south-western slope, the wind over the years has created stunning stone figures. The rocks here, according to geologists, are more than a billion years old. Demerdzhi is located at an altitude of 1240 meters above sea level. It is located north of Alushta. The array is divided into two parts by a saddle.
Tourists are invited to follow the trail to Demerdzhi on horseback. This tour will bring guests of Crimea to the Valley of Ghosts. The last meters will have to go on foot. Even inexperienced tourists will not find the trip difficult. The trail is relatively flat and flat. The main thing is to dress properly and choose sports shoes.
Particularly impressive Valley looks in the fog. Here you can see the silhouettes of the Blacksmith and Maria himself. The remaining figures, according to the legend, are other workers of the medieval forge. Particularly quick-witted guides start writing stories about ghost figures right on the move.
There are several routes and each of them is interesting in its own way. For example, you can understand to the base of the rock of the Giant, go around it and go down the picturesque gorge, hidden around the clock from the sun. More courageous tourists climb to Sunny glade, make a halt there, and then go down the winding path from the opposite side.
The highest "ghost" - Giant height of 25 meters. From it you can proceed to the Pyramid. Here you can stray for many hours and find something new all the time. Stone figures for the most part consist of a fragile mixture of sand, pebbles and clay. They easily erode and even break under the fingers. The paths here are entirely covered with this material and it is quite comfortable to walk on it. Among this mixture comes red granite, which is a billion years old. Geologists say that its origin is associated with ancient volcanoes that were once near Alushta.
From the mountain opens a wide panorama of Alushta and its waters. You can also see Babugan, Chatyr-Dag, reservoirs on the rivers Ulu-Uzen and Demurdzhi. All this leaves beautiful pictures in mind. Landscapes seen in the Crimea, do not compare with anything. This unique air and stunning climate in combination with extraordinary spectacles can be the most vivid impression in life.
