Already in the first days of summer, many are thinking about vacationing at the seashore. And if exotic resorts are not affordable for everyone, then the tempting places near the Black Sea are quite acceptable for most Russians. Even despite the fact that the service here is not so high by Western European standards, the magnificent nature, amazing sights and sea gave brighten up the inconvenience.
Today we look at the most popular Black Sea resorts that will help you determine the choice of the optimal place to relax.
Crimea
For a long time, the peninsula was the so-called capital of resorts and the center of wild hikes. The natural riches of the Crimea are incredibly beautiful: the picturesque mountains, spacious beaches, the salubrious climate beckon more and more tourists every year.
The South Coast is distinguished by its siliceous and pebble beaches, the West - by gentle, sandy. The largest centers are Yalta, Evpatoria, Alushta, Feodosiya, Sudak.
The villages of Gurzuf or Partenit are great places to stay with children or have a relaxing time with elderly relatives.
Most of the resorts are located on the southern coast. You can talk about sights here for a very long time: magnificent parks and palaces, cave towns in Bakhchisarai, ancient ruins of Chersonese, defenses in Balaclava and Sudak - the choice is impressive!
Those who enjoy diving should visit Cape Tarkhankut. Here are fascinating underwater maze. For the price of diving it will cost you about 2 thousand rubles.
Prices for housing and travel to the Crimea in 2017
The price range is quite wide - it depends on the popularity and location of the resort. Renting an apartment in Yalta will cost about 2-3 thousand rubles. per day, a hotel room for two - 30-40 thousand rubles. in Week. Those who seek luxury can find luxury rooms for 5 times the price.
Prices in the West Bank are much more modest. For example, in Evpatoria housing can be found for 1-2 thousand rubles. Flights to the city of Simferopol, there and back, will cost 6 thousand rubles.
Advantages and disadvantages
Undoubtedly, the advantages of the Crimean resort are amazing nature, many sights and beaches, the opportunity to have a great time for almost any amount and heal well at a sanatorium. Worthy rest is quite realistic to organize and independently, thus decently saving on travel agency services.
The disadvantages include the fact that since Soviet times, many resorts have not changed much. This applies to appearance, and to the attitude of staff towards tourists, and to the level of service.
Krasnodar region
It occupies a worthy place among the best resort areas of the Russian Federation. The main tourist centers are Sochi, Gelendzhik, Lermontovo, Anapa, Tuapse.
You dream of a quiet atmosphere without unnecessary fuss - choose villages like Dzhubga near Tuapse, Dzhanhot or Betta near Gelendzhik. But remember, no one guarantees you perfect service and polite staff.
In the area of Vityazevo and Kabardinka stretched wild beaches with pristine nature. The program of excursions includes inspection of museums, attractions, mountain walks. Dolphinariums and water parks are located at large seaside resorts. But the center of all entertainment is Big Sochi.
Prices for housing and travel
Sochi is the most expensive resort in the Krasnodar Territory. A weekly tour here will cost you at least 25-35 thousand rubles. for one if you fly in economy class and pick up a 3 star hotel. You can rent an apartment from 1,5-3 thousand rubles. per day.
If you agree on a budget option, choose a hostel for 500-700 rubles. per night or camping. In small villages, rates are much lower. A ticket Moscow-Sochi, there and back, will cost you about 5-6 thousand rubles.
Advantages and disadvantages
The abundance of resorts and attractions, delightful nature, the absence of a visa barrier, mostly low prices - all this, of course, attracts travelers.
A significant disadvantage is the low quality of service in small resort areas of the Krasnodar Territory and too many tourists in Sochi, Anapa, Gelendzhik.
Abkhazia
You can learn more about this resort from our article. “Abkhazia in 2017: prices, reviews”.
Prices for housing and travel
In general, I must say that Gagra is considered the most popular and expensive resort in Abkhazia. To rent a compact apartment, you need to pay 1-2.5 thousand rubles, a room - 300-400 rubles. The cost of a hotel double room is 25-40 thousand rubles. during the week. The price of a ticket for the Moscow train is about 2 thousand rubles, the flight Moscow-Sochi, there and back will cost 5-6 thousand rubles.
Advantages and disadvantages
Among the advantages, there is a visa-free regime for all citizens of the CIS, the duration of the holiday season, rich flora and fauna, an excursion program, price moderation, exquisite cuisine and wine and, of course, a national flavor. The disadvantages include a rather heavy road and outdated infrastructure.
Bulgaria
The most famous Bulgarian resort which is famous for its excellent beaches is Golden Sands.Sunny Beach and Varna resorts are especially popular among young people, and Sunny Day and Albena are most often visited by Europeans, therefore, the service and the cost of rest are much higher here.
Among the posh sights of Bulgaria are the ancient cities of Sozopol and Nessebar, the botanical garden of Balchik and the temples of Varna.
In Bulgaria they often travel not only to rest, but also to heal. The central place of climatic recovery is the complex of St. Constantine and Helena. Healing mud and mineral waters are treated in Hisar, Veligrad, Sandanski.
Prices
Weekly trips to Bulgaria for two people cost from 800 to 1300 euros, depending on the level of the hotel and place of residence. Out of season you can go to Bulgaria for a last minute, which is much cheaper.
Advantages and disadvantages
Clean beaches, affordable prices, fairly good service (compared to other CIS countries), short distances from resorts to popular attractions - all these aspects are certainly attractive to tourists. Bulgaria is an attractive resort for family holidays.
Along with this, tourists often complain about the sea near Bulgaria, which is not very clean. Also inconvenience is the need for a visa to enter.
Turkey
The Black Sea coast in Turkey starts from Istanbul and ends at the very Caucasus. The best resort places are the eastern regions that border Georgia.
Paradises such as Sinop, Giresun, Trabzon, Zonguldak, Samsun and others attract with their clear sea and golden sand. An amazing fortress is located in Sinop, in the city of Safranbolu - a museum of authentic Ottoman architecture. But remember, here the resorts are not comparable with comfortable hotels in Antalya.
Prices for housing and travel
Prices are mainly at the level of resorts of the Russian Federation, and sometimes even lower. The Black Sea destination in Turkey is not very much in demand; many travel agencies select hotels only for individual orders. The trip “savage” by plane from Moscow to Istanbul, there and back, will cost about 13-15 thousand rubles. Due to the political situation, Russians have recently been flying to a country with a transfer. Approximately 8 thousand. there is a flight from the city of Kiev to the season. In September, this amount is two times less.
Advantages and disadvantages
The advantages are inexpensive 2-star and 3-star hotels, a moderate number of holidaymakers, picturesque nature, fascinating sights of historical nature.
Nevertheless, recently in Turkey there is a rather unstable political situation that pushes tourists away. The Black Sea coast has far fewer shopping centers, water parks, discos and other entertainment complexes than in the West and the South of the country. Roads - a real disaster for the locals. It begins the way to the resorts from the airport in Istanbul and takes several hours.
Reviews of the Black Sea resorts are quite contradictory. In general, tourists admire nature, sights and fairly reasonable prices. Although the latter aspect already depends on the region itself. This also applies to the quality of service, which, of course, is much inferior to Western European standards.
But still, if you are not familiar with the resorts of the Black Sea, or have been there for a long time, we recommend that you try the local beauties.
