Rest in Semidvorie in Crimea

Semidvorie is a resort village on the Crimean peninsula, which has a very small number of residents. In fact, Semidvorie is not an ordinary village, because it consists of a whole complex of tourist spots for vacationers. Here you can find guest houses, campings, apartments and houses for rent, as well as boathouses and luxury apartments.

Semidvorie is a part of the Alushta urban district, not far from it are the quarters of the Alushta microdistrict - Alexandriiskie dachi. The village is only 52 kilometers from Simferopol, and therefore it will not be a problem to get to it. Also nearby are such settlements as Satera, the village of Luchistoye, Solnechnogorskoye, which are also resort places.

To fully enjoy the place of stay, you need to know its history, albeit superficially. Semidvorie appeared on topographic maps as early as 1893 as a small settlement on the outskirts of the island.

After that, the place is mentioned in the manuscripts of V. Kh. Kondaraki. He called this place Edyev or Heptasnity, which means “7 courts” from the Greek language. But the famous Crimean ethnographer in his writings did not indicate the exact number of households or families. Kondaraki suggested that in ancient times there could have been a Sarmatian settlement.

Local historians also suggest that the number "7" in the name of a settlement does not indicate the number of households, but is a kind of symbolic protection that protects residents from misfortune and disease. For a large number of peoples living in the southeastern part of Europe, the number "7" has a sacred meaning. This theme is found in folk tales, stories and songs.But the exact number of the inhabitants of Semidvorye was not known until the beginning of the 20th century. At the beginning of this century, the permanent local population in the literal sense was numbered in units. The 2001 census showed the presence of 11 permanent residents in Semidvorie. Since then, the situation has changed, today about a hundred people live here. All adults are involved in the tourism business.

In general, the concept of a resort village became relevant for Semidvorye even after the Second World War. A whole network of sanatoriums was located here, where the military and workers recovered and recovered after long years of war. The largest of the sanatoriums continues to stand to this day, its name is "Semidvorie".

This complex has a colossal territory of 16 hectares with parks and gardens that have rare plants in their collection. You can fully enjoy them during frequent excursions and regular walks.

The rooms in the main building are equipped with everything you need, the rooms themselves are in excellent condition, there are regular cosmetic repairs. Also, a restaurant, a beach, sports grounds, a cinema, shops, cafes and entertainment points with attractions are available to visitors.

There you will be provided with excellent service, two meals a day and a large swimming pool on site.

As for the rooms, they are always clean, with good repair and technology. On the territory of the hotel there are numerous playgrounds, parking lots, a gym, as well as places where you can spend time with the whole family.

Another popular stopover for tourists is hotel "Da Vasco", which is located on the very shore.

The main "feature" of this place is the beach. In this hotel, he is just fine. The purest, smooth, Crimean stone will bring you real comfort and hours of pleasure under the hot sun. The rooms do not abound in luxury, with the emphasis on outdoor activities and the beach outside the rooms.

Similar services are offered to tourists and hotel complex "Ellada"... There is a beach with lots of free umbrellas and sun loungers. Vacationers are under the constant protection of professional lifeguards. There is also a free electric car service for guests, which will be taken anywhere in the hotel complex. Restaurants of different price categories are also popular.

If we talk about guest houses, then the best can be rightfully considered house "On Krasnoflotskaya"... This place is perfect for those people who do not like the noisy life of tourists and prefer proud quiet solitude. It is never noisy here. A small number of tourists, modern renovation, home comfort and affordable prices are just a few of the many advantages of this place.

Of course, there is always the option of staying in the private sector. Many owners are still standing with signs at the Simferopol train station, no less than them in the village itself. The private sector is a good budget option for those who do not want to depend on anyone.

It should be noted right away that there are no full-fledged excursion programs in Semidvorie. All of them are within a five-minute availability in Alushta, where you can buy tours to different points of Crimea with the help of special agencies. From Semidvorie, it is recommended to go to Novy Svet, where you can enjoy beautiful viewsopening from the Golitsyn trail and breathing the fresh air of the juniper grove.

And if you want active rest, you can take a bus from Semidvorie to Sudak, the best and largest water park is located there. You will not have any problems with transport, as there is a highway nearby, and buses run around the clock.

Although Semidvorie does not have any places for active recreation, besides the sea itself, of course, there are several unique natural objects. TO they can be safely attributed to the most picturesque mountain of Crimea - Demerdzhi. On it, in addition to exciting species and rare plants, there is the well-known Valley of Ghosts. The valley consists of many natural stone sculptures. Stone sculptures have stood here for more than one hundred years; their feature is an unusual form in which each person will find something of their own.

Many find in sculptures similarities with animals, people, weapons and mythological creatures. Also, a feature of these figures is their periodic "return to life." During the day, when the sun changes its position, natural stone sculptures, under the influence of light and shadow, also begin to change their image, shape, "character". Tourists, in order to see this phenomenon, are ready to stay on the peaks of Demerdzhi all day. Because of this, temporary camping is allowed in some parts of the mountain.

Not far from the Valley of Ghosts, there is another unique natural attraction. This is the valley of the Sotera River with its decorations - stone mushrooms. Such formations are not too rare in the world, and are found in many countries, but they are all connected not only by the shape of the stone figures, but also by their origin. Stone mushrooms are formed naturally, under the influence of water and air erosionthat have different effects on different types of breeds. Thus, the stem of the stone mushroom appears. The top stones do not erode too much, so they were able to maintain their original appearance. Even now, in our days, one can observe the emergence of new figures. But this process is very long and can take tens of years.

The magnificent flower gardens and beams around the Soter Valley are very popular. This collection of wonderful and rare plants favorably contributes to the treatment of a number of pulmonary diseases: bronchial asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, sarcoidosis, and even tuberculosis. To obtain a healing effect, a few hours of walking is enough; it is better to take them alone, in silence. If you are afraid of getting lost, then numerous hiking trails have been trodden to help you.

If you just want to relax and have a rest on the pristine beaches of Semidvorie, then for this you will need sun loungers, since the beaches here are filled with large pebbles. For sunbathing, the beaches of the resort village are simply ideal, but you should not be zealous - on this coast of the Crimea the sun is especially active, and therefore, if you sunbathe for a long time, you can get sunstrokes and burns.

You can also go diving in this place. The entrance to the water is shallow and without sharp stones, and not far from the coast in the sea there are many different animals, which will brighten up your vacation at the resort with new impressions.

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