Everything you need to know about rest in Zaozernoye in Crimea

Crimea is famous all over the world, first of all, for its resort towns. However, their overwhelming majority in the summer season is overcrowded with vacationers. Those who wish to have a quality rest on the shores of the warm Black Sea, far from the bustle of the metropolis and the crowds of tourists, should turn their gaze, for example, to Zaozyornoye. This urban-type settlement is located in the western part of the peninsula, 90 kilometers from Simferopol. Here you can spend an unforgettable vacation with your family and fully enjoy the advantages of the Crimean climate. An overview of this wonderful place is in our material.

Historians know that in the IV century BC. NS. the ancient Greeks lived in this place. They were the first to name this area "The Seagull".

The earliest data on the village are dated 1861. This year is considered to be the date of its foundation. At that time, a lighthouse was built here, and later a military unit was located. Then "Chaika" turned into the village "Zaozernoe". Until 1999, Zaozernoye was not considered a tourist destination; it was intended to localize military forces. And only in the late 90s this place received the status of a seaside resort. Sanatoriums, children's health camps and recreation centers began to open here.

On the beaches of Zaozyorny there is a large selection of entertainment: pools, attractions, inflatable slides, catamarans and jet skis for rent, banana rides. The beaches are well equipped and for the most part admission is free. The coastal strip is shallow, so it is good for families with small children to relax here.

The infrastructure of Zaozernoye is quite well developed: there are small shops, cafes, restaurants, bars, markets, discos, bank branches, a variety of marine entertainment attractions designed for both children and adults. Zaozernoe is located 15 minutes from the center of Evpatoria, so if during a measured rest in this village you want to have fun, then you will have the opportunity to visit night discos in Evpatoria, visit the attractions or go on an excursion to anywhere on the peninsula.

Zaozernoye has a mixed climate of the steppe and coastal zones. Here, with mild but windy winters, there is relatively a lot of precipitation in the form of rains and sleet. However, severe frosts in this area are extremely rare. Spring comes here early and pleases residents and vacationers with the warmth of May, real autumn comes after the end of the beach season - in October.

The temperature table for the year in Zaozernoye is as follows:

• January + 1 ° С;
• February + 3 ° С;
• March + 5 ° С;
• April + 10 ° С;
• May + 17.5 ° С;
• June + 23 ° С;
• July + 25 ° С;
• August + 25 ° С;
• September + 18.5 ° С;
• October + 15 ° С;
• November + 8.5 ° С;
• December + 3 ° С.

One of the main advantages of Zaozernoye is Lake Moinak - it is an estuary, the length of which reaches 1.8 km, width - 0.9 km, and its depth is not more than 1 m. The lake with mineralized water and medicinal mud helps people fight chronic diseases well. suffering from skin diseases and congestion. This place is very popular with holidaymakers.

Between the village "Zaozernoe" and Evpatoria there is a place where you can often see the following picture: people, smeared with mud, briskly run into the sea to wash away the healing mud that is rapidly drying in the Crimean sun.

One of the oldest sights of the village is the settlement "Chaika", which was built by the Scythians in the IV century BC. A little later, the Greeks captured it and built a rectangular fortification, at each corner of which was a defensive tower. In the 3rd century BC, the settlement was destroyed and subsequently was no longer used as a fortification. In its place, settlements periodically arose, but they did not linger for a long period. The discovery of this historic site took place in 1959, during geological excavations. The settlement is located near the sanatorium "Luchisty".

The famous landmark of the village is the lighthouse, built in 1861. It has survived to this day in working order and continues to carry its naval watch all year round in any weather.

Interesting facts about the village:

• not far from the village are the antennas of one of the most powerful systems of long-range space communications - ADU-1000 and P-400;
• the authentic name of the village has been preserved in the names of the lakes - Big Yaly-Mainak lake and Small Yaly-Mainak lake.

Most tourists who decide to visit Zaozernoe for the first time begin their journey by visiting the Central Beach. There is no need to be afraid of the crowds, since the coastline here is of considerable length and width. The beach is cleaned regularly, there are no sharp stones, so you can walk barefoot here.

There are slides for children on the beach, you can ride a banana boat or take an air parachute ride. There is a rental point for equipment. The infrastructure in this place is well developed, changing rooms are equipped, drinks are sold everywhere, cafes and small restaurants work. Reviews of vacationers indicate that food in Zaozernoye is always fresh, so cases of intestinal disorders are extremely rare here. In addition, you can go for a massage right on the beach.

First of all, it should be noted that this name is conditional, since all the beaches near Evpatoria are sandy and shallow. This beach is very popular especially with tourists with small children. Here you will not find noisy companies of young people - there is little interesting for them. The sea in this place is warm and very shallow - you can swim tens of meters from the coast, and the water level will be knee-deep, like almost everywhere in these places. Therefore, this place is ideal for the youngest tourists, parents can even safely let the kids go to play by the water.

Naturally, there is a well-developed entertainment infrastructure. There are inflatable trampolines near the water, where children of different ages spend their time with great pleasure. A little further there is a cafe where adults can hide from the Crimean sun. Here vacationers are offered a variety of seafood delicacies, as well as refreshing drinks. The territory of this beach is quite extensive, so it is not too crowded here, and no one bothers anyone to relax in peace.

The waterfront hotel is the perfect solution for anyone who wants to enjoy a stunning sea view and have quick access to it, but do not want to rent a house in the private sector. Despite the not very large size of the village, several comfortable hotels have been built on its territory, which are located at a short distance from the seashore. Among the most popular are two.

This is a three-storey coastal hotel located 100 meters from the sea. The design of the apartments is decorated in a classic style, which meets the needs of the majority of guests. A children's playground is located on the territory of the hotel. In addition, it should be noted the high level of service in the hotel and the possibility of ordering meals on a full board basis.

Both children's and adult kitchens are provided here, thanks to which guests have the opportunity to save money on food. The plus is that you will not need to look for the nearest cafes or restaurants, because they will be able to eat in the canteen. There is also a bar on site. The hotel service assumes the availability of a transfer and excursion service for tourists.

In this hotel you can get not only a high level of service, but also breakfasts, which are included in the total price of each room. This is a big plus of this hotel. The rooms are bright and airy with modern design.

It offers tourists its own private courtyard, entertainment for children, as well as an additional order of meals for adults and a playground. In addition, the hotel has its own tour desk, which serves guests.

In this video you can see a brief overview of the Crimean village of Zaozernoye.