Sandy beaches of Crimea

The sandy beaches of Crimea, if viewed on a map, are located in the east or west of the peninsula. To the south, there are also sandy coastal areas, but for the most part they are artificial.

Beach holidays are popular as they allow you to relax well. The choice of places for such a vacation in Crimea is rather big. The variety of beach coverings allows you to choose the most suitable option.

White sand beaches often attract the attention of sophisticated tourists. Its geological features make it possible to classify the composition as a type of solid rock, crushed over many millions of years into fine dust. The material of the Crimean beaches is characterized by diversity: large and small grains of sand are found here. The color of the sand ranges from snow-white to dark beige.

The sandy beaches of Crimea are distinguished by the presence of shells and algae colonies. Pristine and homogeneous coastal zones of the Black Sea are found near sanatoriums and recreation centers, since such a territory is specially ennobled.

Relaxing on a well-groomed sandy beach will provide travelers with pleasant softness under their feet. You can walk barefoot along the surf line. The coastal zone is sometimes characterized by shallow water.

A large crowd of people on such shores leads to the fact that the water becomes cloudy and uncomfortable for swimming. During windy periods, sand can dust the eyes.

The main advantage of rest in Crimea is that you do not need a visa to come here, you do not need a passport. Many places in the Crimea are characterized by a variety of natural views and the presence of attractions.Local steppes are mixed with picturesque rocks, forest plantations, there are waterfalls, caves, many opportunities for active activity.

The sea shores are distinguished by their cleanliness near the settlements of Evpatoria, Yalta, Simeizbut such places are always crowded. Local beaches are good for children.

Good hotels and guesthouses are best booked in advance. Many places to stay can be found in the private sector of numerous Crimean villages. If you come to Crimea as a savage, even without a car, right at the station you can meet people willing to rent a room or bed. It is worth considering that the price and quality of such renting will differ from that of resort hostels, so comfort lovers will hardly like this option.

The Crimean beach service is not very well equipped yet, only a few hotels have a good range of entertainment on the shore. Tourists arriving at the hotel should take into account that there is almost no all-inclusive system in Crimea. You will often have to pay extra for additional services.

Really good beaches are rarely approached just like that, since they are private or belong to some sanatoriums, guest houses or recreation centers.

The sandy beaches of the western Crimea are considered the most comfortable. The settlements on the west coast are often compared to Mediterranean resorts. The following settlements are popular with tourists: Beregovoe, Sandy, Nikolaevka, Sak, Evpatoria. Their beaches belong to the Gulf of Kalamita.

The coastal zones of the first three settlements are accumulations of orange clay, due to which the water off the coast is muddy. The sea temperature is higher here than in the south of the peninsula, so the season starts earlier.

In the region of Evpatoria, the banks and the bottom are quartz, so the water is clean, and the quality suits even the most demanding people. Any village in Evpatoria can be a great vacation spot. For example, Karadzha Bay is washed by bright blue water, and the sand here is pinkish-white.

The bays Uzkaya, Yarylgachskaya, Bakalskaya are equally popular among travelers. There is a wide quartz coast near the village of Portovoye. This is a convenient place to stay in Crimea with basic amenities.

Eastern Crimea is a place for those who arrive on the peninsula by personal transport from Kerch. Local quartz beaches are washed by the Black and Azov seas. Knowledgeable tourists note that rest on both seas gives different impressions, you need to visit the shores of both reservoirs.

On the Azov and Black Seas, the sandy shores are comfortable, you can drive up close by car, and the coastal bottom is gently sloping. Cozy sandy coves, the beaches of which are called "Generals", are popular on Azov. Now it is impossible to get here by car, since the territory was assigned to the Karalar reserve.

There are other places on the coast of Azov where you can drive up by private transport. For example, the town of Arabatskaya Strelka. Although the local beach is covered with shells, they do not cut your feet, so you can safely walk barefoot on the sand.

From the village of Kamenskoye, the coast begins, covered with beautiful golden sand. One of the local villages is called Golden. Among the eastern Black Sea beaches, one can distinguish the beaches near Kerch and near the village of Arshintsevo, Kamysh-Burunskaya spit, Gorplazh. The village of Geroevskoye also has a wide sandy coastline.

Yakovenkovo ​​is chosen by lovers of wild tourism; in summer, tents appear here in large quantities. Cape Takun is distinguished by dark yellow quartz, but there is only steppe around, so the natural views are not very attractive.

There are slightly fewer sandy coastal areas on the southern coast of the resort area. You can relax in the cities of Koktebel, Alushta, Yalta, the village of Novy Svet. In the districts of Alushta and Koktebel, the sand is black and mixed with the same pebbles. The coves are small, some places are more rocky.

It is not always convenient to get to the sandy shores; some of them can only be navigated by water. Near Miskhor, the shores are sandy and pebble, for an amateur. The most convenient and easiest way is to choose a vacation spot directly on the map of Crimea, the rating of beaches and reviews of tourists will also help.

To relax on the coast, where there is white sand and a transparent sea, today it is not at all necessary to go abroad. The largest sandy beach in Crimea is washed by the Kazantip Bay. An uninterrupted wide shore with clean sand starts from Mount Kazantip and ends at the village of Golden Sands.

Lovers of wild recreation and those who want comfort come to the waters of Azov. Local villages provide travelers with all the infrastructure.

The second most popular beach – Bay of the Marine Corps near the village of Kurortnoye. Feodosiya Gulf washes the shores of a sandy beach with good service and infrastructure. You can have an inexpensive rest in the villages of Primorskoe and Beregovoe. Quite good resort infrastructure in Feodosia itself.

Tsar's beach, which is near the New World, is also popular, this place is chosen by lovers of picturesque surroundings. The local sand is unusual - anthracite-black. Balaklava has a sandy beach called Vasili. Orlovka beaches, from Uchkuevka to Andreevka, are yellow. The infrastructure for tourists is good.

The beaches of Evpatoria are comfortable, they are sand and pebble, suitable for children. The places near the coast are shallow, there are many entertainments for children. The best city beach is Cote d'Azur, which accommodates both campers and ordinary beach lovers. The beaches "Magnat" and "Oasis" are popular in Evpatoria. There are volleyball courts, you can rent a scooter, catamaran, boat.

Near the village of Olenevka, which is near the Karadzha Bay, there is crystal clear pink sand, as well as clear water near the coast. There are resort activities, a lot of rented housing, good service. The local most popular sandy beach is called Miami. The coast is shallow, but there are waves, so surfing is a popular local activity.

Another beach nearby is called Belyaus». People come here on vacation with tents, there is no civilization on the shore.

Bakalskaya Spit is also a coastal strip with fine sand, but this place is chosen by fishing enthusiasts. There are many shells on the local beach, the water near the coast is clear, but it is steep, there are frequent storms.

There is a sandy beach "Uchkuevka" in Sevastopol. It is equipped, there are entertainment such as diving, paragliding, jet skis. Numerous waterfront cafes provide inexpensive food.

Another popular Sevastopol beach – «Omega». Local entertainment is common on the Crimean coast. When choosing this coast, it is worth considering the presence of waves, especially in the afternoon. In windy weather, the water is cloudy.

There are many places with sandy beaches in Crimea, each option has its own advantages and disadvantages. The pros and cons of each area will help you navigate the choice.

Despite all the inconveniences, in summer there is no crowding on the sandy beaches of Crimea. Even by autumn on the shores of Yalta, Simeiz and Evpatoria, there is practically no free space. Wild beaches without people in Crimea, of course, still exist, but getting to them is difficult, and the rest will turn out to be even more unsettled than on the shore of a free beach in some resort town.

Rest in Crimea has both pluses and minuses.But for those tourists who only go to sunbathe on the sandy shore, the pastime can bring a lot of vivid impressions.

For example, many tourists speak of the beaches of Feodosia as not the cleanest. There is a port near the beach. If you move a little further south from the town, you can find good sandy shores that are available for everyone to relax. For example, closer to the Kara-Dag volcano, you can swim even with children, the water is warm here already in June.

Koktebel is another coastal town with a large selection of beaches. There are also small pebble shores, but the seabed will still be sandy. There are few swimmers at the beginning of the season, the water is clear.

Beaches of Sudak They are distinguished by a narrow coastline, which seems uncomfortable to many. These places are close by, like most of the Crimean beaches. If you don't like one rest point, you can easily move to another.

Many positive reviews can be found about the beaches of the village of Novy Svet. Travelers celebrate the beauty of this place. The local coastline is wide enough. The entrance to the sea is shallow, there are even specially equipped swimming areas for children.

There are many places for rest between Novy Svet and Alushta.

There are several good sandy beaches in Alupka. The village of Nikolaevka can be reached by minibus from Simferopol. The beach here is partly sandy, the coast is crowded with people during the season.

The beaches in Novofedorovka are slightly better. From Nikolaevka it is about 15-20 minutes drive, there are fewer people on the shore.

There are well-equipped places in Saki. For example, the Priboi beach is equipped for disabled people who are admitted here free of charge. There are even equipped paths all over the beach that a wheelchair can use.

When going to Crimea for a beach vacation, you need to take into account that all local shores are divided into general and with limited access for strangers... Only clients of these institutions can get to the shores of sanatoriums and health resorts for children. At the same time, the attributes of relaxation on private beaches will be free. And on ordinary beaches you will have to pay extra for the opportunity to use a sunbed or an umbrella.

Sandy shores will definitely be found in Evpatoria, Feodosia and Kerch. Partially sandy shores in Alushta and Sudak. The beaches of Gurzuf, Alupka, Balaklava, Yalta cannot be considered completely sandy. There are also wild, unequipped recreational areas where you can find stretches of sandy shores.

When choosing a beach carefully, it is worth considering several nuances, for example, the size of the possible waves. They are important on the seaside for surfers. The uniform sandy shores are ideal for this sport.

Any coastline is characterized by natural ebb and flow. This is an important factor as the shore will look tidier during low tide. This statement can be attributed to places that are looked after.

The depth of the seabed near the coast is an important factor for many tourists. Some people have enough water up to their waist, while others need great depth. The beaches of Azov are shallow, and the shores of the Black Sea can be steep.

Another important criterion for rest is environment. Some of the beaches of Crimea look very well-groomed, even boast modern landscaping. Other shores attract tourists with their pristine and unspoiled nature. It is these places that are distinguished by their low population, the possibility of living in tents.

The type and type of sand on the beaches is different. It all depends on the geological composition of the sea coast itself. Small grains of sand, large quartz, yellow, pink, white - every vacationer on the peninsula can choose the most suitable corner of the coastal land.

On the southern shores, the season starts later. – at the beginning of summer, but in comparison with other parts of the peninsula, the duration of the season is longer – until October. On the southeastern part of the coast, the duration is shorter - until September.

In the eastern part of Crimea, the sea is quite shallow, so the water temperature warms up faster, therefore, the season starts earlier. By the beginning of May, the water temperature rises to +18 degrees. Until August, the water is stably warm - up to +25 degrees.

In the west of Crimea, the swimming season starts very early. With the establishment of warm weather, daredevils dive into the sea in early May. The Karkinitsky Gulf warms up very quickly. The latest opening of the swimming season is observed in Saki: swimmers are observed here only at the beginning of June.

The size of the coast is of great importance for tourists. There are those who like to retire in small comfortable coves, there are those who want to play beach volleyball or football on a wide spacious beach. Many shores are equipped with additional verandas and terraces.

When choosing a seaside, it is important to consider the presence of living organisms that can be harmful in water or on land. You can protect yourself and your family from poisonous jellyfish, stingrays and snakes if you check information about them in advance from travel agencies or local residents.

An important point when choosing a beach may be additional services. Will there be enough sun beds, do you need boat trips, catamaran, scooter? "Bananas", boats, diving - all these entertainments are also offered on the Crimean beaches, but often for a fee.

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