Even before 1996, Sevastopol was completely closed for tourists. Today he welcomes guests, who are attracted by the abundance of interesting sights and fascinating history. Therefore, tourists always prefer to combine beach holidays here with excursions and other entertainment.
How to get there
Despite the fact that the city has its own airport, railway station and bus station, there is no direct connection with other Russian cities around Sevastopol. Therefore, tourists will have to first go to Simferopol and from there to get to their destination.
From Simferopol Airport to Sevastopol regularly goes by bus. Ticket cost about 200 rubles. Taxi drivers offer their services for 1500 rubles.
From the railway station of Simferopol, where trains arrive from Moscow and other large cities of Russia, an electric train goes to Sevastopol. The fare will be about 65 rubles.
Those who want to get from Moscow or another city of Russia to the Crimea by car should follow the M-4 “Don” highway and then turn onto the regional P-251 highway leading to the Kerch Strait. From here you can get to the Crimea by ferry or by a newly built bridge across the strait.
Prices for holidays in Sevastopol in 2018: private sector, hotels, hotels, guest houses
After Sevastopol was open for tourists, numerous hotels, hostels, guest houses and hotel complexes were built in it, which offer comfortable rooms for travelers. Typically, during the season, tourists note the high cost of housing in the city, but if you book it in advance, you can save a lot on accommodation.
When choosing a home, you should consider the area in which it is located, what is the distance to the nearest beach, shops and other infrastructure. The minimum cost of housing in the central areas of the resort usually does not fall below 3000-3500 thousand rubles per day. In remote areas a double room can be rented for 1700-2000 rubles. Budget option can be called accommodation in the private sector. There are many similar offers in the summer.
Food prices
In Sevastopol, you can find an institution catering for every taste. Here you can visit the Irish pub, Japanese sushi bar, Italian pizzeria, restaurants of traditional Czech or Greek cuisine, etc. Some cafes and restaurants have a themed design for an 18th century establishment, a pirate schooner, etc. dinner in such places can be no cheaper than 2000 rubles.
There are in the city and budget cafes that offer set meals within 750-900 rubles. You can eat in such a place for 300-350 rubles.
On the beach, tourists will always be offered some kind of fast food - hot dogs, seafood, pastries, etc. But you should always keep an eye on the freshness of the food.
Rest in Sevastopol 2018 on the seashore
Despite the fact that Sevastopol has the status of a naval city, the beach holiday in it is no worse than in other Crimean resorts. The city stretches along the Black Sea coast for many kilometers. There are sandy and pebbled beaches. In addition, here you can find cozy bays in the rocks. In total, the resort has about 30 beaches. All are clean and well maintained.
Choosing a beach, you need to explore its features. Some of them have a gentle entrance to the sea, so they will be an excellent option for those who come to rest with young children. Others are distinguished by deep water and are suitable for divers and snorkel enthusiasts.
Among the most popular beaches in Sevastopol, you can name the beaches in the Batiliman and Laspi bays, on the Aya and Fiolent capes.
Sights and entertainment
The list of attractions of Sevastopol can amaze even the most sophisticated travelers. To decide where to start exploring the city, it is recommended to climb the Central Hill, to which the Sinope stairs lead. There is an observation deck upstairs, which offers an amazing view of the city and its surroundings. Here you can deal with the main landmarks.
The Monument to the Scuttled Ships became the visiting card resort. This is a granite cliff washed by the sea waters. At the top of the column is a bronze eagle. This monument was built in 1905 and dedicated to the defense of the city in 1855.
The museum-panorama Defense of Sevastopol, located on Historical Boulevard, is considered to be a no less famous symbol of the city. Here you can see a picture depicting the battle on Malakhov Kurgan in 1855, when the Russian army heroically defended the city from the Anglo-French army, which greatly outnumbered the Russians in numbers.
Those who wish to familiarize themselves with the ancient history of this place should go to the ruins of ancient Chersonese, located 3 km from Sevastopol. It was in these places that Prince Vladimir of Kiev was baptized.
Holidays in Sevastopol 2018 with children
Children also will not be bored while on holiday in Sevastopol.Here they can visit a lot of interesting places, among which it is worth highlighting:
- Museum of marmalade.
- The submarine museum will be remembered by boys.
- Dolphinarium.
- Simferopol Zoo and Terrarium.
- Town "Lukomorye".
In addition, the city has a huge number of amusement parks with rides and water activities.
A great place to relax with kids will be Historical Boulevard. A small train runs here, on which children will enjoy riding, trampolines and amusements are installed.
The Zurbagan water park is open in Victory Park.
Walking along Nakhimov Square, you should definitely look into the Sevastopol Aquarium, where you can see numerous marine inhabitants, including jellyfish, sponges, piranhas, reef sharks and coral fish.
Advantages and disadvantages
How does Sevastopol attract tourists? First of all, this is a huge number of interesting sights and beautiful nature. Also, the climate of the peninsula is unique and allows you to improve your health. The sea in the area of Sevastopol is clean, and the comfortable beaches will appeal to both tourists with children and lovers of outdoor activities.
Among the shortcomings, some tourists note the absence of direct air and rail links. However, this disadvantage can be considered conditional, since the public transport network on the peninsula is well developed, so getting here from Simferopol is not difficult.
Also, vacationers say poor service in hotels and the discrepancy between price and quality. At the height of the season, a large number of tourists come here, so finding rooms in hotels or guest houses is problematic. In addition, the cost of living in them is often too high.
