Features of recreation on the Sea of ​​Azov in Crimea

Holidays on the Sea of ​​Azov in Crimea are not so actively advertised, but nevertheless they are highly demanded and popular among tourists and local residents. The holiday season is shorter here, but the water warms up well in May, and in summer its temperature reaches +28 degrees. The peculiarities of recreation for adults and children are the relative cheapness and the absence of the usual beach infrastructure. However, there are enough recreation centers with their own treatment programs, and among the excursion routes and attractions there are those that will appeal to both the smallest travelers and their parents.

Coming to Crimea, many vacationers do not even know that there is the Sea of ​​Azov here. But in fact, its coastline can be much more attractive than other accommodation options. The calm sea, shallow waters and sandy beaches make the strip of resorts from Arbat Spit to Kerch convenient for traveling with children or leisurely beach relaxation alone. Suffice it to say that such popular resort villages as Shchelkino, Semenovka, Kurortnoe, Zolotoe, Novootradnoe go to Azov.

Among other features of the Sea of ​​Azov in Crimea, there is a small flow of tourists. Even during peak season it is easy to find accommodation or a place on the sandy strip close to the water. The beaches themselves are also incredibly wide and have a huge length. The descent to the water is always gentle, the water is warm and fairly clean.But for diving because of the sandy bottom, the conditions here are far from the best - the Black Sea rocky bays are more suitable for diving enthusiasts.

When planning a vacation on the Sea of ​​Azov in Crimea, it is worth considering the climatic features of these places. They are characterized by cold but short winters and mild, long summers. In summer, the temperature range increases gradually - from +25 to +40 degrees, and is always accompanied by high humidity. The swimming season lasts from the second half of May to the end of September.

Precipitation on the coast lasts the entire winter season and the first half of spring. But already in April, wild flowering begins here, and the air temperature reaches + 6-13 degrees. With the onset of summer, the Crimean coast of Azov is at the mercy of heat and sunlight, there are almost no cloudy days, and the features of the terrain make it possible to avoid steppe winds. In September, the velvet season reigns on the coast, during which you can safely go to the resort even with babies.

It is better to plan a vacation on the Crimean coast of the Azov Sea with children by going to one of the villages with developed infrastructure. Among the most popular places can be noted.

• Novootradnoe. The village has cafes, attractions, pharmacies - everything you need for a comfortable pastime. In the Kazantip Bay, you can admire the magnificent nature, sunbathe on the sandy seashell beaches or frolic in the water.

• Shchelkino. The most popular vacation spot for the Crimeans themselves. It once hosted Kazantip, one of the most informal music festivals, but today this place is ideal for living with children. There are many hotels for every taste, well-developed tourist infrastructure. The city beach with clean sand offers sun lounger rental services, there are children's playgrounds, slides and trampolines.

• Mysovoe. The village is not very well known to the general public, but still oriented towards tourists and quality rest. The beaches are equipped with changing cabins, awnings from the sun, you can take a sun lounger or sunbathe yourself. Among the entertainment here you can note fishing, horseback riding.

It is up to you to decide what kind of lodging on the coast is better to choose: hotels with "all-inclusive" service, resorts with treatment or guesthouses. The Azov part of Crimea has a developed infrastructure, mainly in Kerch, as well as on Cape Kazantip. You can settle in both the private sector and fully equipped guest houses or hotels. Spa treatment is also developed here.

When booking a suitable option, you should choose only the official websites of hotels or proven services. The following factors will help to filter out unnecessary sentences:

• proximity to the coast - you should not book accommodation in the distance if you can stay on the first line;
• boarding house or hotel class - it is better to take the level of 3 stars;
• the availability of conditions for children's recreation;
• organization of the food process - taking into account the abundance of local fruits and excellent fishing, it is better not to take a full board;
• availability of entertainment and excursion routes nearby.

Among the most famous places for organized recreation on the Azov coast of the Crimea are institutions that allow you to combine bathing and sunbathing with health improvement. Such services are provided by the sanatorium "Zarya" with its own beach 60 meters from the buildings, a massage room and a sauna. Relaxation with animators and game programs is offered by Paradise Harbor.

Among the popular hotels, one can note the "White Farm" 200 meters from the beach. The boarding house has a staff of animators, a swimming pool, its own children's room. Of interest is the "Crimean Azov Sea", which offers an all-inclusive vacation. At Cape Kazantip, you can consider an option at the recreation center "Russian Bay", and in Semenovka there is a budget hotel "Bereg Kazantip".

Even inexpensive hotels sometimes turn out to be not the best accommodation option on the Azov coast of Crimea. Not every tourist with children will stay in a hostel or dare to go to the seashore with tents or a caravan trailer. Guest houses, boathouses and just rooms, cottages or apartments become a real salvation in this case. Moreover, each village offers its own accommodation options.

So, in Mysovoye it is worth paying attention to the slipways, where there are all the amenities, and there are only a couple of steps to the beach. In Pesochny, it is more common to rent rooms in private housing. At Cape Kazantip, guest houses are offered with all conveniences - with multi-bed rooms and private rooms. In Shchelkino, there are also enough slipways that allow you to properly soak up the beach without wasting time on the road to the sea.

Among the beaches that are on the coast of the Azov Sea in Crimea, there are many really interesting options. In Shchelkino, this is a city beach with excellent quality sandy surfaces.

Mysovoye has two popular holiday destinations at once. The first beach - "Russian Bay", is considered public and more equipped. The cover here is shell-sand, and the total length of the coastal strip is about 1 km. Tatar Bay is a wild beach located closer to Cape Kazantip.

The beach in Kamenskoye is less known, but it is located on the famous Arbat Spit. The sand is coarse, shell-like, coastal zones are well suited for wild recreation or organized accommodation in hotels and the private sector. The beach is not equipped, but has a long length, the entrance to the sea is shallow. The terrain is not very suitable for traveling with children - the nearest large city with the necessary infrastructure is about 40 km.

Among the sights of the Crimea on the coast of the Sea of ​​Azov, the legacy of the ancient Greek civilization stands out. The settlement Artezian, located on the Kerch Peninsula, also belongs to it. It is located near the village of Chistopolye and occupies about 7 hectares of area. There is a legend that long before that there was a Roman polis named Parosta. And the first settlements appeared here more than 2600 years ago.

The citadel is considered a landmark of the settlement. - an ancient fortress, the ruins of which of rustic stone have survived to this day. It is also worth visiting Panticapaeum in Kerch, where the capital of the ancient kingdom was once located. Mount Mithridat and the Yeni-Kale fortress, reminiscent of the years of Turkish rule on the peninsula, attract the attention of tourists.

Among the interesting ways to spend time on the Sea of ​​Azov in the Crimea, you can note an active vacation on the coast. Fishing is well developed here: the fauna is not abundant in variety, but you can always enjoy catching fish with your own hands both from the boat and from the shore. Eastern Crimea is traditionally considered a base for kite surfers. There are especially many of them at Cape Kazantip.

In addition, in the resorts of the Sea of ​​\ u200b \ u200bAzov in the Crimea, excursions to the settlements of the coastline are organized, there are conditions for horseback riding. The absence of mountains makes this area convenient for traveling and traveling with children. And those who like more active rest will appreciate the possibilities of surfing and diving, which are mainly practiced off the coast of Kerch.

Features of rest on the Sea of ​​Azov in Crimea in the video below.