All about rest in Otradnoye in Crimea

If you like to spend your vacation away from the hustle and bustle of the city, such a cozy corner of the Black Sea coast as the village of Otradnoye on the southern coast of Crimea will suit you. In this article, you will get acquainted with a description of the promenade and the beaches of the village, and find out what housing options you can choose.

The beaches of the village Otradnoye stretch for 15 km along the coastline. The width of the coastal area is small, but perfectly accommodates everyone. The recreation areas are separated by breakwaters. The descent into the water is shallow and gentle, and the bottom and the coast in Otradnoye are pebbly, so the sea is always clean here. Even during a storm, the water is never cloudy. It is inconvenient to step on the pebbles, but it is very useful, especially for children. Walking on wet and warm sea stones is an excellent prevention of flat feet and many diseases of internal organs, and those who do not like this kind of exercise can buy special shoes right on the beach.

The free beach for vacationers is organized by the "Crab" partnership. The pebbles are large, so sunbathers are advised to rent sun loungers. Further to the east are the private beaches of the hotels and boathouses, which are part of the Crab COT. Smaller pebbles are found on the Ripario beach, which can be reached by walking through the shady park. Here you can ride a banana, use free Wi-Fi. The cleanliness of the recreation area is monitored very carefully.

The embankment in Otradnoye is small, and not as bright as in the major cities of Crimea, but during the day it is also full of life. There are trade stalls and cafes, in the mornings the animators carry out fun exercises with vacationers.In the evening, at the height of the season, you can visit a small disco.

Friendly residents offer vacationers the following accommodation options:

• boathouses - high multi-storey guest houses, where spacious apartments are located on each floor with the ability to store swimming equipment;
• hotels and boarding houses with various conditions and complexes of paid and free services;
• private sector - guest houses, cottages, where you can choose a place of your choice, for example, with a kitchen, a parking lot, a green courtyard and everything you need for a picnic;
• recreation centers where you can actively relax with a big, cheerful company, without causing disturbance to people living nearby.

The largest hotel in Otradnoye is the former Pribrezhny sanatorium, which is now called the Ripario Hotel Group.

The hotel area is 11 hectares. It houses separate buildings of different categories of comfort: economy class, equipped according to the old Soviet type, and modern standard ones. You can also rent a separate comfortable cottage or apartments in an elite building.

To services of tourists there is:

• indoor heated pool;
• a small football field;
• 2 tennis courts;
• restaurants and bars;
• a fitness center;
• summer cinema;
• children's room;
• private beach and promenade.

The hotel is located in the old picturesque park of the former Orlov-Davydov estate, with luxurious subtropical vegetation.

The hotel "Intourist 4", located in the area of ​​Massandra Park, near the sea, is popular among vacationers who like to live in comfort. Guests are provided with rooms "standard" and "suite".

The 4-star hotel offers the following entertainment:

• water park with all kinds of pools and attractions;
• many restaurants;
• night club.

There is a fitness center on the 16th floor, from which you can see the panorama of the coast. For younger guests there is a playground, the Planet of the Apes and Wild Cats zoo, an aquarium and an animation program.

As a wellness procedure, vacationers are offered to visit:

• the center of mud rejuvenation with the Saka mud is the only one of its kind in Russia;
• the largest salt cave on the Black Sea coast;
• massage center;
• baths and saunas.

More modest hotels on the seashore are also in great demand.

• Villa "Otradnoe" located next to the Ripario hotel, in the Orlova-Davydov park. There are 30 comfortable rooms in a modern five-storey building. The beach is equipped with a good slope and everything you need for a pleasant stay.

• Pension "August" located 7-10 minutes walk from the sea. The territory of the hotel is cozy and green. Guests are provided with suites, junior suites and apartments. There is parking and its own small restaurant, library, winter garden, gym. Pets are allowed for an additional fee.

• Family hotel "Lavanda" offers guests an outdoor pool, free parking, a sauna and a shared lounge.

• In the hotel "Heavenly Sail" there is a private beach, sauna, laundry and kitchen, as well as everything you need for sea fishing.

The most financially profitable housing can be rented in the private sector. Since the tourist business is the main source of income for residents of Otradnoye, private hotels are maintained at the proper level.

Here you can find accommodation suitable for a budget holiday.There are also luxurious private cottages at an excellent price, which in their level can compete with expensive hotel apartments.

The most expensive boathouses and guest houses of the 1st coastline:

• guest house "Divo" - 100 meters from the sea, has its own beach, kitchen and cafe;

• hotel "On Otradnaya" - 50 m, shared kitchen, green courtyard;

• mini-hotel "Crown" - 100 m from the sea, kitchen, green recreation area;

• boathouse "Crab" - 100 m from the sea, private beach, kitchen, green area;

• boathouse "Selena" - 100 m from the sea, private beach, playground, free parking;

• boathouse "Inessa" - 50 m from the sea, kitchen, washing machine, Wi-Fi;

• boathouse "Ekaterina" - 30 m from the sea, kitchen, wired internet.

The price of rental housing depends on the quality of the renovation and the number of services and amenities offered to users. The area of ​​the apartment does not play a major role.

You can pick up:

• a good and inexpensive apartment with all the amenities in residential buildings on Maurice Torez Street, the distance from the apartment to the sea is about 400 m;

• an apartment with luxurious furnishings and all the amenities in new buildings on Drazhinsky Street, 100 m from the sea;

• options near beaches, at a distance of 100 to 50 m on Otradnaya street.

The opinions of people who were vacationing in Otradnoye are different. Those who came here in search of adventure and counted on massive entertainment events remain disappointed. Life in the village, especially at night, is quiet and calm.

Otradnoe is a place for those who come to Crimea to enjoy its magnificent nature, breathe in the salubrious sea air, swim and sunbathe, and, as leisure, visit excursions to local attractions.

Among the disadvantages of the village, people who came here name the following:

• lack of infrastructure;
• very few shops and restaurants, a meager range of products;
• boring - nowhere to go in the evening;
• steep ascent and descent to the sea;
• around the construction site;
• the hotels are very close to each other.

People who are less demanding in terms of conditions are loyal to this: the daily multiple descent and ascent of the terraces is perceived as free fitness, and the absence of all kinds of shops and kiosks is only a relief - children will not endlessly ask for sweets and trinkets. Many of the visitors prefer to cook themselves rather than eat in public catering.

An unambiguous reaction is caused by the presence of Yalta treatment facilities nearby, but the smell does not always spoil the air for tourists, and with it the mood. Many are not even aware of their presence.

The main advantages of rest in Otradnoye:

• the absence of many people on the beaches, compared with Yalta itself;
• a large selection of housing and affordable prices;
• lack of dilapidated old houses;
• products that practically do not differ in price from other regions of the country;
• the hospitality of the locals and the courtesy of the hosts;
• cozy green courtyards and recreation areas;
• beautiful nature and clean sea.

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