Everything you need to know about the South Spit in Crimea
At the moment, Crimea is one of the most popular holiday destinations for Russians. The warm region attracts not only with its fabulous views and bright sun, but also with its rich culture and history. Every person who has visited these marvelous places will be able to find an excursion to their liking, and enjoy the sunset in the evening.
One of the places worth visiting in Crimea is the South Spit. It is located between the Black Sea and Donuzlav Lake, directly close to the village of Mirny. The spit is quite long in length, as much as 3 kilometers, where you can swim in the healing waters. The famous resort Evpatoria is located nearby.
History of appearance
The southern spit is not a brainchild of nature, people are involved in its creation, or more precisely, the military. So, in 1962, a canal was dug, which connected the previously mentioned lake with the sea with an artificial strait.
The main task was to make it possible for ships to enter freely, and now small yachts and boats enter it. Thus, 2 spits were formed, on the one side - South, and on the other side - Belyaus, the length of which is about 7 kilometers.
The builders took care of the stability of the terrain to the hardships of the sea. That is why toEach spit ends with long concrete breakwaters. Voditsa is extremely warm and calm here.
The features of rest on the South Spit are as follows:
- it is an ideal place for families with children;
- there is an opportunity to take a variety of treatment courses;
- the place is suitable for fishing lovers;
- connoisseurs of water sports will also be satisfied;
- you will be surrounded by calmness and friendly people.
Lodging
So far, this piece of paradise has not been fully appreciated by visitors. Most often they rent an apartment or house in the private sector.The local population willingly rents to vacationers already comfortable apartments and houses with different areas. Prices are significantly lower compared to luxury resorts. There are also hotels and boathouses for family living here. Let's consider some of them in more detail.
- Guest house "Kosa Yuzhnaya". The price starts from 2000 rubles. Inside there is everything you need, as well as a separate entrance, TV, bicycle rental, a private seating area, parking, internet and much more.
- Mini-hotel "Donuzlav". Very popular with tourists due to its extensive list of services such as fishing, diving and horse riding. Including on the territory there is a souvenir shop and a tour desk.
- Mini-hotel "36". Of course, the number of services is not so diverse in comparison with others, but the location and low prices attract visitors. The reception desk is open around the clock, individual check-in and check-out is possible.
- Guest house on Morskaya. The cozy house for 8 people has all the amenities. The price starts at 5,000 rubles. A huge range of services, such as: transfer, food delivery, entertainment, for example, boat trips, diving, canoeing.
- Riviera Sailing. The price per room starts from 2500 rubles. The hotel has a gorgeous view from the windows. If you wish, you can check into the "Suite" and "Family Suite". There are all the entertainment and services you can imagine.
- Villa "ROS". The cost of the room starts from 2600 rubles. Lake and sea within walking distance. Entertainment includes: hiking, fishing and diving. As for the services, they are no less varied: laundry, barbecue, parking and a recreation area.
- Hotel "Guest House"... Here are the standard services and entertainment. But the proximity to the sea and low pricing make this modest hotel quite popular among people who come to rest.
- Guest house "Tortuga"... The rooms are equipped with everything you need. Each room has a separate bath. The price per room starts at 1,300,000 and rises depending on the room. All services and entertainment are at the clients' disposal.
- “At Karina's”. A guest house with comfortable living conditions that are suitable even for people with disabilities. The kitchen has all the necessary equipment, and bicycles can be borrowed for free for an evening walk.
- Holiday home "Yuzhnaya Kosa 1b". The facility is located in Evpatoria, but very close to the village of Mirny. If desired, the client can check into a cozy room with a fireplace and a dining area. A huge plus of the institution is that tourists can check in here with their furry friends, having previously warned the administrator about this.
- Apartments "Mirny"... A modest accommodation option, but there are enough services for a comfortable stay. Rooms are cheap, starting from 1000 rubles, and accommodation with pets is also possible. The object itself is located in the village of Popovka, which is located 1.7 kilometers from the village of Mirny.
- Guest house "Ellada". Nice hotel, which is also located in Popovka. Guests are offered a variety of rooms, a variety of services and interesting entertainment. The price starts from 1500 rubles.
- Alvis. The guest house is similarly located in the village of Popovka. The range includes both single and double and family rooms. Internet, parking and a helpful wake-up service are available free of charge.
- Villa "House with a plot by the sea". A cozy villa with a private pool is located almost by the sea. Clients are provided with a lot of services and entertainment, for example, a solarium, massage, sauna, various master classes and much more. The price for a room in such a wonderful place starts from 6,000 rubles.
- "Rose of Wind". We offer deluxe double rooms and family rooms. There is a restaurant and a coffee shop on site. Entertainment includes water sports, a water park and barbecue.
How to get there?
If you are traveling by your own car to reach the South Spit, it will be most efficient to use a navigator.
When traveling by public transport, you can take a bus that departs from both Sevastopol and Simferopol. Also, transport links have been established with Yevpatoria.
You can admire the beauty of the South Spit in Crimea in the video below.