Landslide in Crimea: how to get there and what to see?

Rest in Crimea means not only swimming in the sea and spending time on the beach, but also cultural recreation. There are settlements on the peninsula that are famous for the presence of historical sites that deserve the attention of tourists. This list includes the village of Opolznevoe, but it is often recommended only as an intermediate stop on the way to Yalta, where you can spend a day. It will not be superfluous to consider options for recreation, briefly learn the history of the village, as well as all its features.

The village of Opolznevoe is located southwest of Yalta, just 25 kilometers from the city. This settlement has a fairly rich history, this is due to the finds of archaeologists. Based on their latest data, it can reasonably be assumed that the Taurus lived in this place. The emergence of the village, according to historians, can be confidently attributed to the time of the Byzantine Empire, at that very period a huge defensive fortress was erected on the Byuk-Isar rock.

Initially, the place was taken by the Christians, where they were until the victory of the Turks. Confirmation of the complete eradication of Orthodox churches is their absence when the peninsula was annexed to the Russian Empire.

The name Landslide was given to the village because of a natural disaster that happened back in 1786 near the village. At that time, a landslide occurred in the mountainous area, which did not go unnoticed, because it interfered with the movement of travelers, whose road ran through this village.

If you love beach vacations, concerts and restaurants, this village may not be for you.This settlement assumes only acquaintance with the sights, as well as the need for long pedestrian transitions from one object to another.

To increase the flow of tourists, locals have recently equipped the beach, but you will have to get to it on foot (the distance is about 2000 meters one way), while the road runs along the slope.

As for the attractions, it should be noted a monument that was erected in the village itself. It is dedicated to the soldiers who died during the Great Patriotic War.

Lovers of the mountains that surround the village from all sides will especially like it here. The ascent will be unforgettable and enjoyable. The main reason is the stunning views that can be found provided that you manage to conquer at least one of the mountain peaks. Even beginner climbers can try their hand at it.

In the vicinity of the village of Opolznevoe, there is a special treeless valley, it will be quite interesting for tourists, and they will want to visit it more than once.

As mentioned earlier, mountain hikers will love it. from the slopes of Ai-Petri, and connoisseurs of history will be interested in the array under the currently known the name Biyuk-Isar. However, as you explore the area, keep in mind that the trails are rocky and uneven. Therefore, you need to be careful and especially closely monitor children.

Those who have their own car have a unique opportunity to visit the Foros Church or pave their way and visit the Baydar Gate.

Due to the remoteness of the village from the sea, housing can be rented here at fairly low prices, but its choice is very scarce.

Of course, there are hotels in this area, the most famous by right can be considered resort complex "Maria". However, it should be noted that these apartments are designed for clients who are accustomed not to deny themselves anything.

But for tourists with more modest demands, there are other options where you can rent accommodation at an affordable price. These include:

• sanatorium "Dawn of Russia";
• boarding house "Vesely";
• children's recreation camp "Young builder".

To understand the approximate price of housing, it is worth mentioning that a decent apartment in the Zori Rossii sanatorium will cost 2,500 rubles per day.

There are few cafes in the village, there can be problems with finding them, so if you have chosen the private sector as housing, it is reasonable to negotiate with the owners of the house about meals for a separate fee or to cook on your own. As for the purchase of groceries, there will be no problems with this, in the village of Opolznevoe there is a shop where you can buy everything you need.

Those who stay at the sanatorium will receive good nutrition, rich in a variety of dishes. If you want to sit in a nice, but not too pretentious place with low prices, it would be wise to go to Simeiz, this town is only seven kilometers away.

As you can see, the village of Opolznevoe is most suitable for lovers of the mountain range. But there are a number of other advantages, for example, the proximity of interesting cities on the southern coast of the peninsula, which are worth visiting. At the same time, cheap accommodation and clean air of the mountainous area will not leave anyone indifferent. Thus, choosing the village of Landslide for recreation, you will not only improve your health due to the climate, get a lot of positive emotions, but also save your budget.

You can look at the village from a bird's eye view further.