Features of rest in Lazurnoe in Crimea

The village of Lazurny is a wonderful place in Crimea, reviews of tourists about it in most cases are positive. Many people note the amazing nature and peace and tranquility reigning here. The village is located near the city of Alushta, six kilometers to the south. There are only about 150 indigenous people. At the peak of the season, the village becomes more crowded due to tourists, but still it is always quite quiet here.

In order to get to Lazurnoe, you first need to get to the city of Alushta. Regular buses run from Simferopol, travel time will be about an hour. You can also use taxi services, their cost is not so high - about 1300 rubles. When you get to Alushta, you need to take a minibus number 12, it runs every hour, from 7.00 to 20.00 local time. It is not a long drive from the city to the village - only about twenty minutes. It is even easier to get there by car, you can use a regular map or navigator by setting the desired route.

Azure meets tourists with silence, beautiful nature and clean air. Since these are its main advantages, the rest here is also suitable for those who are tired of the hustle and bustle and are looking for solitude. In addition, it can be noted comfortable climate similar to the Mediterranean... Due to the fact that the village is protected from the wind by mountain peaks, the season lasts a little longer than in other regions of Crimea, - swim in Lazurnoe until October.

Another advantage is low housing prices, which will delight budget travelers. Many tourists also note that there is not much to spend money on here, even for groceries you sometimes have to go to neighboring Alushta: in Lazurnoe, the choice of food is small.

Azure is not suitable for lovers of parties and nightlife, there are no bars, restaurants in the village, and there is no street lighting in the dark. But tourists will still find something to do with themselves, just rest here is calmer and connected with nature. To services of tourists:

• forest walks;
• fishing;
• barbecue and rest in specially equipped areas;
• inspection of local attractions;
• sea ​​baths;
• catamarans rental and banana boat rides.

Magnificent nature - that's why you should go to Lazurnoe. Near the village there is Mount Kastel, which offers a gorgeous view of the sea. While climbing, you can admire the Crimean forest: these places are rich in ferns, pines, oaks. At the foot of the mountain is Lake Kastel, around which there are recreation areas for tourists: there are benches and barbecue areas.

Mount Demerdzhi is an amazingly beautiful place! They say that here you can see your shadow on the clouds, this phenomenon is called the "Broken ghost". And those who get to the Valley of Ghosts will be lucky enough to see thousands of bizarre stone creations, in which it is easy to see the outlines of people, animals and fantastic creatures. All this is especially interesting to watch at sunset, when the sun casts shadows on the boulders, creating more illusory effects.

Swimming places in Lazurnoe are rather modestly equipped, but there are few people here, which will allow you to relax and unwind. The beaches are relatively clean, pebbly, there are three of them in the village.

1. They swim in the territory of an unfinished hotel complex, there is the most necessary infrastructure, as well as water attractions. The length of the beach is about 800 meters, and the width is no more than 20 meters.
2. The central beach is also well equipped, water activities are organized, there are toilets, and places to change clothes.
3. For those who are not used to wearing a swimsuit, there is a nudist beach. There is no infrastructure on it, some vacationers complain about stones and an inconvenient entrance to the sea.

Lazurny is a tourist village, so it is easy to find housing here. Those who need comfort should pay attention to guest houses and hotels. For example, "Villa-Alina" offers tourists spacious rooms with their own bathroom, as well as the opportunity to use the swimming pool and gym. The cost is about 1,500 rubles per day or more. You can book a room at the same price in the guest houses "Sophie Gold" and "Villa Camila". All of them are located in close proximity to the sea - on the first line.

For those looking for more budget options for an overnight stay, the hotel "Lazurny". The cost of living in it starts from 500 rubles per day, but there is no bathroom in the room: the shower and toilet are on the floor. The hotel also offers apartments with all the amenities, and although you will have to pay for them 2 times more - about 1000 rubles per day, it is still quite inexpensive.

Private accommodation will be even cheaper. The owners offer equipped temporary huts and outbuildings on their plots. The level of comfort is different, the amenities are usually in the yard, the price starts from 300 rubles per day. You can look for such options on the streets of Kariernaya, Sadovaya and Golovinsky, there are signs on the delivery of housing right on the houses.

Staying at a camping is a great option for those who prefer a wild vacation: campfire food, the sound of the sea, the smell of the forest and the starry sky. You can come here with your own tent or rent it on the spot. The campground is usually well equipped:

• there are showers, toilets and washbasins;
• there are garbage cans;
• electricity provided;
• organized daily supply of drinking water;
• the presence of a guarded parking lot.

There is a camping with the same name in Lazurnoe; it is located near the seashore in the shade of trees. The tent city, although small, has everything you need, even a dining room is organized. There are a lot of people who want to relax, especially on weekends, so it is better to check with the organizers in advance about the availability of seats. The cost is 200-300 rubles, plus about 50 rubles per day you will have to pay for parking your car in a guarded parking lot. Prices are approximate, from year to year they may vary slightly.

The village of Lazurny is an ideal option for a budget holiday. It will appeal to everyone who is tired of the hustle and bustle and missed the clean air, gorgeous nature and gentle sea.

See below for details of recreation in Lazurnoe.