Alupka in Crimea: history, attractions, travel, overnight

Summer vacations are not only pleasant, but also very responsible. To enjoy a full summer vacation, you need to carefully weigh the pros and cons to get the most out of your vacation.

"A pearl in the Russian crown" - this is how the Great Empress of Russia once spoke about Crimea, where the views and aspirations of future vacationers are directed today. A wonderful climate, magnificent beaches, perfect sea and a host of other delights - this is what awaits each of us on the Crimean coast. One of the best, according to tourists, is the rest in Alupka.

Alupka is worth visiting. This resort is located on the southern side of the Crimean peninsula, from the shores of which you can enjoy wonderful views of the sea and landscapes. This is a rather interesting part of the peninsula from the point of view of history - back in the 1st century AD. NS. Khazar tribes settled there, and later Alupka was part of the Ottoman Empire.

If you carefully study the sights on the map, the first thing that catches your eye is the famous Mount Ai-Petri, sung in more than one piece of art. The famous city of Yalta is located 17 kilometers from Alupka.

It is quite hot in this Crimean town in summer, but the proximity of the sea and the abundance of fresh breezes compensate for the high temperature.Vacationers will not suffer from humidity and stuffiness - the wind-driven "fan" brings coolness, making it possible to breathe in the healing air and get maximum pleasure from the rest.

In general, the weather in Alupka favors its residents and guests of the resort - in the midst of rest - in July and August, the maximum temperature of air heating is up to 28 degrees Celsius. In winter, frosts do not exceed 10 degrees below zero, and in February and March the average temperature is about +4. Such a sparing regime allows Alupka to surprise visitors even in winter with evergreen magnolias and cypresses.

Mount Ai-Petri serves as a kind of protective shield from the winds, there are practically no storms here, and the holiday season begins in mid-June.

The city's embankment stretches for 4.5 kilometers along the sea edge, there is something to see and take unforgettable pictures for memory.

The most unforgettable walk will be on the Yalta cable car to the top of Ai-Petri (height - 1231 m.). The most picturesque slopes and cliffs of the ancient mountain, unusual colors, massiveness will open before the eyes of enchanted travelers. Such trips are especially interesting for lovers of walking and tourism - on the top of the mountain you can arrange an unforgettable picnic, taking food with you and enjoying the beautiful view, discovering the new Crimea.

The Shaan-Kai rock, 871 meters high, is not only a place to travel, but also a favorite place for mountaineers and rock climbers. Next to the rock there is a purest mountain lake, from where an amazing view of the nearby mountains opens.

Alupka Park is a place where married couples and young lovers most often like to walk. More precisely, the official name of this corner of paradise is Vorontsovsky, since the park began to be built simultaneously with the construction of the palace under the leadership of Governor-General Vorontsov in 1828. The residence of the Governor-General of the Novorossiysk Territory, His Serene Highness Prince Mikhail Vorontsov, was supposed to amaze with its significance and elegance.

Today it is a huge recreation area, including the palace itself, where numerous excursions for vacationers are held, and the park itself, which surprises tourists from all over the world. That there are only three pairs of marble lions guarding the entrance to the pompous palace, which has preserved the beauty and monumentality of the architect's idea.

The park area itself is a mirror lake, boulders resembling bizarre mounds and mounds, a fountain with swans, glades... The park itself is divided into two zones: upper and lower.

Lower park goes directly to the sea and is planted with a variety of trees and shrubs - more than 200 specimens that can be found only in this climatic zone.

If you are for the first time in Alupka - be sure to go to the Temple of Alexander Nevsky... This is an architectural monument in which Russian and Byzantine styles are mixed. It was built in 1913 and closed in 1923. During the Great Patriotic War, a military hospital was located here.

Amet Khan Sultan Museum is very popular with tourists - Hero of the Soviet Union, a brave pilot who bravely fought during the Second World War. Akhmet-Khan has tested new technical developments more than once, including missiles and catapults.

Connoisseurs and tasters of Crimean wines will surely enjoy visiting the tasting complex "Massandra" - the wine treasury of Russia. Today the plant produces more than 60 brands of wine from grapes planted on 4 thousand hectares of Crimean land - Tokay Yuzhnoberezhny, Pinot-gris, Ai-Danil, Bely Muscat, Livadia.

The streets of the city are themselves of significant interest to tourists - many of them to this day resemble winding paths uphill, densely built up with houses and hotels, hotels and hotels. Many streets of Alupka are connected to each other by stairs, which gives an indelible flavor to the area.

There are two markets in Alupka. It is local fruits and vegetables that are a storehouse of vitamins. For example, in this climatic zone, special, so to speak, exotic for the central part of Russia, dates and pomegranates are grown. To buy real Crimean fruits, you need to know the ripening season. The Crimeans offer round apricots with a pinkish barrel and honey taste already at the end of June, grapes of all varieties - all summer months and September.

The Crimean cherry is very tasty - large, bright red, sweet, of different varieties: T-shirt, Napoleon, Drogana yellow, Francis and Kara Kerez. Early varieties ripen in mid-May, and you can buy it inexpensively on the market not earlier than mid-June, even cheaper than 100 rubles. Old-timers advise buying delicious cherries only in the market, from the owners, and not in the supermarket, where imported berries are often brought.

Mulberry or mulberry is a favorite delicacy of local children. Red, black, white, it appears on the shelves in mid-June. Each of them has its own taste and aroma. This berry has beneficial properties for skin rejuvenation and cleansing. Unfortunately, the berries are very soft and difficult to transport, but you can feast on them anywhere - fortunately, mulberry trees grow right on the streets of the resort.

Figs - purple and white, appear on the shelves first at the end of June, and then at the end of August. Very tender and tasty fruits become a real dessert on gourmet tables. Medlar is one of the unusual fruits of the Crimea, outwardly reminiscent of a small apple, and it tastes like blueberries. Delicious preserves, jams and juices are made from it. Medlar contains a huge amount of vitamins, it is very useful for digestion.

Ecologically clean fruit - ziziphus, which is not exposed to any pests. Outwardly it looks like a chestnut, it tastes like dates. It has a huge number of useful properties, for which the locals value it very much.

And, of course, seafood. Fresh fish can be bought right on the shore, from fishermen or at the market. The main thing is to be able to cook it correctly. So vacationers will find not only a wonderful holiday, but also healthy fruits and seafood.

You can get to Alupka in different ways. First of all, from Yalta. Alupka is part of the Yalta urban district, they are separated by a distance of only 17 kilometers.

You can get to the resort town in 15 minutes by car or taxi, a little more time will take a bus ride. For lovers of cycling, the path to Yalta will increase to an hour.

You can get to the place of rest from anywhere in the Crimea along the South Coast Highway. For example, if you go from Sevastopol along this road, then your route will be 65 km. At your service - numerous regular buses, which, of course, travel longer than cars, but you can enjoy the surrounding landscape and the azure coast.

Be careful with your choice of taxis: local drivers may charge a high price, so feel free to haggle. In extreme cases, you can ride with a breeze on a boat - the sea route from the shores of Yalta and Miskhor is fascinating and unforgettable. By the way, boats run regularly, like public transport.

The main condition for a good rest is comfortable housing. You can find everything in Alupka: from economy class to luxury apartments, it all depends on your desires and capabilities.

Let's start with the simplest.Even a very modest budget can allow vacationers to stay in guest houses or one-room apartments for rent.

Small guesthouses offer modest but comfortable facilities. They are usually located in green areas. Small rooms have air conditioning, shower and toilet, in the courtyards there is almost always a parking lot, sometimes a swimming pool.

Private hotels, such as "Yuna", "Chaika" or "Tavricheskiy", have suites, with views of local attractions and park areas. The rooms have split systems, vacationers' cars can be located right there, the rooms have Wi-Fi, laundries.

In some guest houses, the hosts also offer different food options - from self-catering to full meals. Some hotels boast their own cafes and even mini-restaurants located on the ground floor, in some hotels breakfast and lunch are already included in the room rate.

It is cheaper to rent one-room apartments in Alupka - their cost ranges from 1000 rubles per day for the accommodation of several people. Usually apartments are equipped with all amenities - refrigerator, TV, shower, split system, microwave, etc.

You can try to rent inexpensive housing in the private sector, where the rooms are equipped with the necessary set of household appliances. Prices, of course, vary - it all depends on what the owner of the property offers you - from 1,200 to 3,000 rubles a day.

Luxury hotels and hotels offer an amazing vacation for a lot of money - on average, it is 5-8 thousand rubles a day. The conditions in them are at the highest level - from a wide double bed and a lot of equipment in the room to an amazing view from the window. The terraces of many hotels are a great place to relax, where you can admire the sea sunset in the evenings and hide from the heat during the day.

Cheaper hotels also hospitably welcome vacationers - and even though some of them are located a little further from the beach, the range of services offered by the owners is in no way inferior to the service from premium hotels.

Every year the number of tourists on the Crimean coast increases several times. According to tourists, this is a great place for summer holidays, especially for couples with children. There are many sanatoriums in Alupka where you can improve your health and get the maximum pleasure from your rest.

There are several beaches in Alupka. Vorontsovsky - with breakwaters, with water attractions. True, according to tourists, it is not very wide, so it can be a little crowded there during peak times for rest.

Unfinished beach "At the wooden house" suitable for those who like a secluded vacation. The Three Stones beach has been specially arranged for children, where children can enjoy the clear water and a cozy location.

"Dream by the Sea", "Cote d'Azur" and "Mountain Sun" - beaches, where, according to guests' reviews, you can sunbathe on small pebbles and enjoy the attractions. True, you have to pay for them.

More than a kilometer of ideal beaches "Black Hill" and "Green Cape". There is a paid entrance to them, but, as vacationers say, they are worth it: beautiful views, small pebbles, perfect location.

So, if you decide to go to the Crimean coast in hot summer, choose Alupka: beautiful, useful and surprisingly comfortable!

In the next video, see an overview of the city of Alupka.