Rest in Crimea in the village of Solnechnogorskoe

The settlement of Solnechnogorskoye is located not far from Alushta, on the Ulu-Uzen river, near the Black Sea. The village is provided with a developed tourist infrastructure, as well as transport links with nearby towns. Geographically, this is the southern coast of Crimea, which is picturesque.

The southern coast of Crimea is a popular resort area, which includes a variety of resort towns. They are actively chosen by numerous tourists for spa treatment and beach holidays. The village of Solnechnogorskoye is not very crowded, unlike Alushta or Sudak, here you can always find a place to spend your vacation. The village is located 24 km from Alushta and 60 km from Simferopol, and the local population is about 1000 people. Historical people settled in this area as early as the 9th-10th centuries, the point on the map was called Xero-Potamo.

Later the settlement was called Kuru-Uzen and was inhabited by the Ottomans. For this period, the administrative settlement was part of the Sudak kadylyk sanjaka Kefe. Until 1774, the settlement belonged to the Crimean Khanate, but then local residents were evicted to the Azov region.

During the reign of Catherine II, the village was included in the Simferopol district, and later attributed to the Akmeist district of the Novorossiysk province. By 1800, Kuru-Uzen became part of the Arginsky volost of the Simferopol region. Later the village was included in Yalta, Alushta, and Karasubazar districts.

The village of Solnechnogorsk has been called since 1945. During this period, the Crimean Tatars were deported to Central Asia, new settlers from Stavropol and Krasnodar appeared in the settlement.Since the village was originally Tatar, Islam was actively developing in the settlement, today there is a modern mosque here. Now the village covers an area of ​​834 hectares, includes 15 streets. From the northeastern side, Malorechenskoye is practically adjacent to the settlement, and the village of Generalskoye is located 7 km away.

The climatic features of the area are associated with its geographical location. The southern coast of Crimea belongs to the subtropics, so it is dry and hot here. There are almost no winds, as the area is hidden by the surrounding rocks. Throughout the year, temperatures rarely drop below zero, and in the summer months, the heat stays up to +30. The place got its name for a reason, because there are almost no clouds here.

The swimming season in Solnechnogorsk begins in May and lasts until September. The local weather has healing properties, which is why this place is chosen for the treatment of many chronic diseases. The healing properties of the area were appreciated by asthmatics, people with heart ailments, people with vascular diseases. Humidity here, in contrast to the Yalta coast, is moderate, and the climate is similar to the Mediterranean.

Getting to Solnechnogorsk in Crimea is easier from Alushta. There is a large bus station, from which a variety of transport departs. If the journey begins with a flight, then you will have to choose a route to Alushta at the Simferopol airport. It is worth considering here that most of the routes depart from the old terminal, despite the presence of the new point. You must first get to the old terminal by Simferopol public transport. If you decide to visit the coast for the first time, it is more convenient to get from Simferopol airport by taxi. In order for the fare to be optimal, you need to make an order in advance.

If you don't want to complicate things, you can choose a route from the new terminal, which departs three times a day and its final stop is the village of Rybachye. A lot of transport to Solnechnogorsk departs from the bus station of Simferopol.

From the bus station, you can choose routes to Malorechensky or Rybachy, all of them stop at Solnechnogorsky. Flights to Alushta depart every hour. From here you can switch to suburban routes and also quickly reach your destination.

If you are traveling by car and there is a navigator map, choose a route along the E-97 highway. You get to this road from a new bridge, you can move along it to Feodosia. Near the village of Nasypnoe, you must not miss the turn to the left, and then follow the signs to go to Solnechnogorskoe. The road is narrow, it is a serpentine road with steep mountain passes. The area is very picturesque, the trip will be interesting.

Guest houses at affordable rental prices are located in the village along the main street, which is also a highway. Hotel prices start at 800 rubles per bed per person. Services in hotels are standard, only the views from the windows of the rooms are varied, in some guest houses there are terraces and swimming pools.

Private sector - housing that can be rented from 300 rubles per person per day. It is less comfortable here, but there is a dining room or a shared kitchen, as well as the opportunity to use basic amenities. Accommodation with a higher class is hotels. It is very comfortable here, and the cost will be from 1,500 rubles per day per person.

Thrifty vacationers choose bases or campsites. There are such places closer to the northern part of Solnechnogorsk, they are located right on the coast.In summer, the campsites are full of people who prefer camping. There is no need to pay for rent at all, but the accommodation conditions are quite ascetic.

There is an official camping "Solnechny", it is equipped with electricity and water, but an additional rent will have to be paid for the place - about 400 rubles. For the same money, you can find a good comfortable place in the private sector.

There are also health resorts in Solnechnogorsk. The main advantages of the establishments are as follows:

• providing a transfer;
• availability of free parking;
• entertainment for children;
• private beach;
• comfortable living conditions.

The largest beach in the village of Solnechnogorsk - "Central". In part, it is even located right next to the Alushta-Sudak highway. The descent to the beach is steep, but there are comfortable steps, and on the shore there is sand, partly pebbles. The shore is shallow, but there are stones at the bottom, so it is better to walk in shoes. On the beach you can rent a scooter or banana, sun lounger or umbrella. Since there are no winds in the area, the surface is almost always calm.

The main gathering place of people on the "Central" beach is surf school. Here you can choose a mask and fins, rent a rug, an umbrella, dine in a cafe. There are several guest houses right on the shore, rooms in which are available for cheap rent.

Another good beach in Solnechnogorsk is private and belongs to the boarding house "Dawn". A beautiful concrete staircase leads to the beach with cypresses, cacti and blooming oleanders around.

There are fewer people here, and therefore it is quiet and calm. The water is amazingly clear, the coast is clean, it is pebbly and sandy. There are no sun loungers here, so it is recommended to take everything you need for a beach holiday with you.

There are wild beaches in Solnechnogorsk, where there are places to relax for all sun lovers. For example, a spontaneous wild camping appears in the summer on a local mountain pass, which is located in the eastern part of Solnechnogorsk. The area is hidden in the shade of trees, so lovers of such a pastime will not have to "fry" in the sun. The descent to the beach is a mountain path, there are no amenities.

There are no snow-white sandy shores in Solnechnogorsk. Sandy places, if there are, they look gray. Locals associate this effect with a nearby highway, which, by the way, is rather intensive. A beach vacation in Solnechnogorsk is a good budget option for lovers of relative tranquility.

The main local attractions are undoubtedly the embankment and mountains. One of the most unusual is a forest park of satire and humor. There are no official tours here, so there are usually few people. You can walk in the shade of the paths on your own, as well as easily get acquainted with the local sculptural compositions. You can take pictures against the background of gypsum concrete works, the entrance to the park is free.

Another famous attraction of Solnechnogorsk is Mount Demerdzhi. Excursions from various parts of the Crimea go to her, and photographs can be seen among many vacationers on the peninsula. The mountain is considered a chameleon, as its elephants change color depending on the direction of the sun's rays. The valley is also called mysterious, and according to local legends there are ghosts here. The local slopes are really bizarre, but they arose due to frequent earthquakes in the vicinity.

Lovers of natural beauty will be interested in mountain range Karabi-yayla. There are sinkholes and natural caves. The area was chosen by speleologists who tell and show the found remains of ancient animals.Lovers of Crimean wines will be interested in the tasting room "Seventh Heaven". Its design attracts numerous groups of tourists, and there is even a wine museum inside. During the excursion with the exposition, you can not only get acquainted, but also try, and also listen to a lecture on the history of the development of winemaking in Crimea.

The aquarium and dolphinarium in Alushta, the ancient structure of Aluston with the “Crimea in Miniature” park, as well as other attractions that are included in various excursion programs are popular.

You can spend time in Solnechnogorsk in a variety of ways, there are not only beaches, but also other places, namely:

• museums and monuments;
• monasteries and places of interest;
• fortresses and reserves;
• caves and bays;
• waterfalls, lakes and mountain headlands.

From Solnechnogorsk, you can go with an excursion program, where there will be especially a lot of entertainment for both children and adults. In the vicinity of the village itself there are traditional beach activities.

Lovers of natural recreation choose Solnechnogorskoe; such sights are really beautiful here. Local beaches are free of charge and provide the following range of typical resort activities:

• water slides of various configurations;
• banana rides;
• bike and motorcycle rental;
• paragliding or parachute rental.

The local underwater world can be viewed with a mask and fins. Scuba gear is required to get to the underwater grottoes. Various fish, crabs, mussels, and rapanas are found in the sea. Seascapes are successfully combined with mountain beauty, the air is clean and the water is clear. The following infrastructural conditions have been created for a great rest:

• shops and markets;
• mail, telegraph, telephone;
• pharmacies and outpatient clinics;
• entertainment centers.

The village of Solnechnogorskoye is recommended by 82% of vacationers, positively noting the nature, climate, infrastructure, ecology and culture. Among the advantages, there is a large selection of beaches, accommodation available at any time. Regular tourists advocate for the best comfort of this place, in comparison with the crowded Alushta. At the same time, the entertainment of a large resort remains the same accessible. Lovers of natural beauty speak well of the local serpentine road, which immediately offers beautiful views.

From the negative, storms are noted, which occur in September and bring algae to the local shores, due to which an accumulation of debris is formed in the water. From Solnechnogorsk, a lot of various excursions go, and you can choose the right one right at the stand, which is located on the Central Beach. Bus excursions can be diversified by boat trips.

From negative reviews, there are reports of high food prices, but the phenomenon is typical for the entire southern coast of Crimea, especially during the season. It is not very convenient for pedestrians in Solnechnogorsk, as there are practically no sidewalks, and the traffic is very intense. But this is also a characteristic feature of the Crimean villages. In the heat, there may be interruptions in drinking water, which "goes" to irrigate local vineyards, so you have to use purchased water, but motorists stock up on water in advance.

The beach close to the road is convenient for motorists, the lack of pedestrian zones is considered a negative phenomenon for some and a positive factor for others.

In the next video, you can walk through the village of Solnechnogorskoye.