Attractions and features of rest in Ponizovka in Crimea

Ponizovka is a small urban-type resort village, which is located about 30 km from Yalta. It belongs to the southern coast of Crimea. The transport accessibility of Ponizovka is not very developed, so the most convenient way to travel will be a car. Another option for accessing Ponizovka is a transfer from the airport, which is organized by the owners of local resorts.

The closest settlement to Ponizovka is the town of Simeiz. There are many different sanatoriums in the town, which are famous for their good anti-tuberculosis treatment. Local specialized health resorts are divided on a territorial basis.

Simeiz is famous for hectares of parks left over from the pre-revolutionary era. From Simeiz itself stretches Sovetskaya Street, which is a continuation of Ponizovka. In this direction, almost in the center of Ponizovka, Mount Biryuk-Isar rises. On the western side of Ponizovka there are also mountains that simultaneously hang over Foros.

A characteristic feature of Ponizovka is bay leaf plantations. Rest in Ponizovka itself was once considered elite, as thousands of mansions appeared here, which today have turned into good apartments for tourists. Local beaches are not comfortable, they are mostly rocky, and the banks are steep. Along with pebble beaches, there are equipped places where access to the sea is possible via concrete steps.

It will hardly be possible to lie comfortably on the stepped bank. There is no entertainment on the local beaches, so here, in comparison with other places, it is relatively calm. Vacationers in Crimea appreciated beaches of Simeiz.

The history of Ponizovka dates back to about the 1st century AD. In the VIII-IX centuries, there was a monastery fortress Kuchuk-Isar. Later, the beauty of the area was appreciated by the nobles; many houses of famous people are located in Ponizovka. There are several versions of the origin of the name of the village. For example, the Ponizov brothers were active in the area.

Oceanologists use the term "ponizovka" to denote underwater currents. They are on the local coast, and a whole station has been built to study them. The banks of Ponizovka are strewn with mussels, they are even specially grown on mussel towers, and then treated in local cafes.

A developed tourist infrastructure is presented in Ponizovka. Not only the private sector is rented here, but also good complexes. One of the modern hotels "Mriya Resort" appeared here in 2014. For guests there are about 500 rooms, as well as separate houses. Local treatment programs are varied. An airport shuttle can be arranged to the hotel. Accommodation at the Mriya Resort is expensive, but even in high season you can find cheaper options.

Locals offer for rent rooms, beds, summer houses, whole cottages with amenities. For example, guest house of the same name "Ponizovka" characterized by comfortable conditions.

All rooms with private bathrooms, for guests there is an equipped kitchen, a spacious terrace with a barbecue, as well as a place for cars. An equipped pebble beach is located a few meters from the mansion. Three-story wooden buildings base "Artemis" will attract the attention of lovers of natural beauty. This place has the status of an eco-hotel, as it is located in the zone of a relict grove. To services of local residents - a swimming pool, billiards, a spa complex.

The cost of renting private housing in Ponizovka varies depending on the distance from the coast. It can be from 150 rubles per day per person. Private traders have adapted their houses to accommodate guests, so they provide all the basic amenities.

The main entertainment in Ponizovka is the beach and natural beauty, spread across the local surroundings. Entertainment for children can be found at the Mriya Hotel, where the Dreamwood Amusement Park is located. Locals organize trips to Pilyaki volcano (it is inactive), the rock of Iphigenia and the Devil's Staircase pass. Outside the village in Simeiz works water park "Blue Bay". Both adults and children come here. Here everyone will find entertainment to their liking.

Tourists are told about the rock of Iphigenia by an ancient Greek legend associated with the sacrifices of the goddess Artemis. However, geologists determine the age of the rock at 150 million years, because the hill appeared as a result of the action of volcanoes. The layers of the earth's crust have formed characteristic steps.

Devil's Pass is another interesting place for curious tourists. It has another name - a staircase for giants. According to local legend, this is a man-made structure of ancient Taurus, but in fact it is a natural artifact. Huge limestone blocks, due to landslides and earthquakes, began to resemble steps. Frequent winds and drafts in local caves have completed the work of nature, and people have adapted the trail to their needs. Once upon a time, horses with small carts could pass along a convenient path.

If you do not get to the village of Ponizovka by car, then you will have to choose the route from Simferopol, since all planes in Crimea arrive here. Now this air harbor is equipped with a new modern terminal. You will have to move from Simferopol to Yalta. There are regular bus routes to this city, so there will be no particular difficulties in finding the necessary route.

The approximate cost of tickets is 400 rubles. Bus stations are located closer to the railway station, you can move to it by local public transport.Simferopol has a developed transport infrastructure.

You can get to Ponizovka from Anapa or Krasnodar by intercity buses that go to Yalta. From Yalta there is a route taxi 107, which you can get on right on the highway. And the route to Simeiz is also suitable, but from this settlement you will have to walk a little, about 1 kilometer. If there is no need to save money, then the most convenient way to get from the airport to Ponizovka is by taxi. Official prices are 25 rubles per kilometer. To hire an inexpensive vehicle, you need to place an order for the transfer in advance.

If a personal car is provided for travel, you can optimally calculate the route from Kerch. From Kerch to Feodosia, you need to move along the federal highway E97. At the village of Nasypnoye, you need to turn onto the P29 highway. You will have to move along this road up to Alushta. Next, you need to turn onto the E105 highway and move to Yalta. From here, the H19 highway leads to Ponizovka. The cost of rest in Ponizovka will cost less than in Yalta, but on average the prices are higher than in other villages of the peninsula. Fans of Yalta choose Ponizovka, as numerous excursions go from here.

Tourists speak positively about catering in the village. There are modern restaurants and even one private brewery. Guests are served dishes of oriental, European, Asian cuisines. Lunch or dinner at a restaurant will cost 1000 rubles. You can sit well in a cafe for 500 rubles. A set lunch in the dining room or in the kitchen of the private sector will be served for 150-200 rubles.

Rest in Ponizovka is chosen by both budget tourists and those who are accustomed to fashionable conditions. For example, "Mriya" is recommended for those who are accustomed to foreign hotels with high comfort of service. Local sanatoriums are located in quiet and beautiful natural areas. Rest in them is not suitable for those who, in addition to treatment, are looking for some other entertainment. Sanatorium excursions are expensive, and for a good place on the beach you need to come early in the morning. Sanatorium rest cannot be called comfortable because of the non-professional staff.

Rest in Ponizovka is not recommended for families with small children, as the pebbly beaches and rocky bottom of the shore will not be very comfortable for the kids. Vacation in the private sector is also not very flattering reviews. Rest in Ponizovka will be appreciated by those who value a clean seashore, peace and quiet. It will be convenient for those who travel by their own car. By transport, you can drive up to the coast itself.

Those who have visited Ponizovka in a private car recommend the place to other tourists with 100% confidence, positively noting the nature, climate, ecology and culture. There are negative reviews, but most of them are about the unsettled beach infrastructure. The climate in Ponizovka is recommended for people with diseases of the pulmonary system. It is similar to the Mediterranean, but moderately humid. During the peak season it is hot and dry, calm, almost always above +30 degrees. Rains are rare, there are closer to autumn, but usually these are real showers.

Watch the video walk along the beach in Ponizovka in the following video.