Features of rest in Feodosia with children
In summer, the Black Sea pleases guests of the resorts with warm water up to + 27 degrees. Feodosia is located on the east coast, the climate of which is considered to be quite mild and optimal for families with children. There are more sunny days here than on the South Coast, but even in the rain your family will not be bored, because here you can find entertainment for all tastes. Where in Feodosia you can have fun with young children and adolescents - we will tell you in our article.
How to get there?
You can get to Crimea in different ways:
- air traffic;
- ferry;
- railways;
- a bridge connecting the peninsula with the mainland of southern Russia.
The airport is located in Simferopol. Planes fly here from different cities of Russia. Buses travel to Crimea from various settlements in the Krasnodar Territory. The local station also accepts long-distance trains. You need to get to the Simferopol railway station using one of the above methods and change to a bus.
A bus leaves from the bus station of Simferopol every 30 minutes. Previously, after it, you had to change to a ferry, and then to another bus. Now that the bridge is open, there is no need for a sea crossing. In summer, catamarans go between Anapa and this corner of Crimea - you will have to spend three hours on the way. When choosing a way to get to Crimea, most vacationers prefer cheaper transport rather than a plane.
A "single Crimean ticket" has been approved especially for them. With it, you can travel on several types of transport that will lead to the Crimea: train, bus and ferry.But, as mentioned above, the ferry crossing was no longer needed, because now tourists have Crimean bridge. You can get there not only by bus, but also by car (your own car or taxi).
Beaches
Now let's go directly to the pluses of rest in Feodosia with children. For young travelers, there are cozy beaches, the water level of which is just right for children. They are especially attracted to beach activities, since the prospect of lying on the shore and sunbathing is usually not suitable for them.
Kids love to frolic in the water, play with a ball, dive into the water from slides, and teenagers love to ride catamarans, jet skis, bananas and other extreme pastime devices. To make the rest not only pleasant, but also safe, there are lifeguards on duty on the beaches.
Athletes flock here to take part in competitions. Here are: sailing regatta, hang-gliding performances, balloon flights. Since today extreme sports are developing quite rapidly, the list of competitions is constantly growing.
The largest water park in Crimea is located just a few kilometers from Feodosia - in the village of Koktebel. Having come here, parents do not worry about how to make children's holidays bright and memorable. There are so many entertainments here that even the most capricious toddler will be pleased.
Children are most attracted to "Rope Adventure Park" and a dolphinarium with an area of over 40 thousand square meters, and the park itself is designed in the Treasure Island concept. Its staff are dressed in pirate costumes. It has 13 slides designed for children. There is also a swimming pool, hot tubs, cafes, bars, and the presence of a parking lot here is also important for motorists.
The attractions themselves continue the marine theme. They are made in the form of fish and other representatives of the oceanic fauna. In the evenings, concerts and dances are held in the park.
There is a dolphinarium in Feodosia itself - "Nemo". This is not only a bright, rich program with the participation of the smartest animals and interesting stories from local workers - after the performance, the baby will be able to take a picture with the sea animal, and if he is not afraid, then pet it. And in the local oceanarium you can see those who inhabit the depths of the Black Sea. Both small fish and huge fish are presented to the attention of visitors.
Eateries near the beaches delight with an assortment of healthy dishes, which, of course, are more suitable for a children's menu than pizzas and hot dogs. Traditionally, you can meet here traders in corn, which is usually also liked by children.
Accommodation
Accommodation in Feodosia is offered for different wallets and tastes. There are rooms in private houses in which all the necessary household appliances are installed, there are dishes, a TV set and other attributes of a comfortable life. Hotels in the private sector are designed for several guests, which means that you and your children will always have a company of vacationing neighbors. There are parking lots in the courtyards for those who arrived in Feodosia by their own car. The markets always sell products for those who like to cook on their own.
Also in the city and the surrounding area there are hostels, boarding houses, sanatoriums and all-inclusive hotels. The advantage of some houses is that they have their own fenced beaches with sun loungers and other amenities. Hotel buildings are mostly old, they can be located both in houses that have survived from Soviet times, and in old estates. The sanatorium has children's health programs that allow kids to raise their immunity after a long winter spent in the city.
Some health resorts are engaged in the treatment of digestive problems, the nervous system, ENT organs in both adults and babies, and especially among the guests of Crimea, the healing mud of local resorts is popular.
Infrastructure
Many parents are particularly concerned about the availability of hospitals and pharmacies for emergencies. In this respect Feodosia is a pretty comfortable place to stay. The infrastructure of this resort is better than that of other less developed settlements in the south of the country. In addition to medical institutions, there are bank branches and other social and commercial facilities familiar to the city dweller.
Entertainment
You don't have to think about where to go after a busy beach holiday. The Central Embankment is always lively in the summer season. There are many different attractions, playgrounds, machines, trampoline towns, swing-roundabouts, shooting galleries.
Animators dressed as cartoons and other popular characters will be happy to pose for a photo and entertain your child. He will certainly have positive impressions from his trip to this large and noisy park.
Another popular place to relax in the evening is Komsomolsky Park. Here you can feel like a resident of the Middle Ages, because real knightly competitions are held on the arena. Anyone can put on armor and hold swords. Pleasure boats take tourists on boat trips.
Natural attractions
When the weather is not favorable for a beach holiday, and the thirst for new experiences does not allow you to stay at home, it's time to see the local beauty. One of the most interesting objects for research - Sailor's Park. It is located on the square of the largest slave market that operated during the Ottoman Empire. Nowadays, it is just a beautiful place for quiet walks, decorated with sea statues and an abundance of cafes for all tastes.
Mount Kara-Dag is the remnant of an ancient volcano that went extinct a long time ago. Now this natural monument does not pose a danger to people and serves as one of the most picturesque sights of Feodosia. You can see it more closely during a boat trip on a boat, there is also a place for swimming. The ship's route will run through a beautiful arch made of rocks "Golden Gate", however, this is possible only if it has small dimensions. Cape St. Elijah with a lighthouse is also one of the centers of attraction for tourists.
Monuments
Visiting historical monuments will increase the cultural level, which is useful for both children and adults. Among them are such popular attractions as the Kafa fortress, the tower of the times of the Genoese and the Feodosia Museum of Antiquities. The latter belongs to the oldest sights of Europe, and therefore from year to year it is actively visited by guests of Feodosia.
Other interesting places of this spa town and its surroundings - Temple of the Iberian Icon of the Mother of God, Aivazovsky Gallery, Karadag Reserve, which is not just a protected area, but a "place of power", that is, a point of energy recharge.
So, a summer vacation in Feodosia is a great opportunity to escape from the bustle of the city and gray dull landscapes. Feedback from vacationers suggests that, in addition to active beach recreation, this city offers its guests rich excursion programs to historical sites and museums, evening relaxation in amusement parks and a wide range of gastronomic delights for gourmets. Children will be happy to spend their summer holidays here and will receive a boost of vivacity for the entire school year, and, if necessary, will improve their health after a long winter.
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