Everything you need to know about camping in Crimea
The Crimean peninsula is traditionally associated with beach recreation in organized institutions. But this stereotype can be broken if you use campgrounds. You just need to know all the nuances and subtleties of this area in order to exclude mistakes.
Peculiarities
A trip to a camping in Crimea is quite attractive. The main thing is to find out all the subtleties in advance in order to bypass the repaired sections of the route and the associated traffic jams. A careful study of the situation shows that the Crimean campsites have not yet reached the level that is typical for European countries. The peninsula is replete with nature reserves, so you shouldn't think that it is enough to drive a car farther and calm down.
Careless travelers, breaking the rules, can face severe fines and even restrictions on freedom. The more attractive a corner of the area, the more likely it belongs to nature reserves.
Before setting up a campground or joining an already used camp, it is imperative to check the specific site. If it is chosen by a scolopendra, karakurt or other animals, tourists are at great risk. Setting up tents on wild beaches is also questionable.
The Crimean peninsula is characterized by windy weather. It is not worth saving on the installation of additional storm braces. If you cannot secure the tent according to all the rules, you should press down the main guys with stones.
Experts advise everyone arriving by car to stop as far from the surf as possible. More than once there were cases when tents located too close to it were carried away into the sea.
Water supply in Crimea is another sore problem. It is difficult to find springs in the mountains, and sometimes it takes a long time to find them. Therefore, it makes sense to load the car with an additional supply of water in advance. This is better and more reliable than looking for her at a critical moment or questioning local residents. “Savages” and visitors to organized campsites can buy food in almost all villages and hamlets, because the trade is well developed.
Fishing, nuts and hazel help diversify the diet. Only familiar plants should be eaten. At the slightest doubt, it is better to refuse such a thought. We must also remember that making fires in Crimea is strictly regulated. It is forbidden to light them both in nature reserves and in relict forests.
Therefore, you should definitely stock up on a gas burner. One such field hearth will allow you to cook food, boil water for two or three tourists. As for latrines, they usually stand out clearly on wild beaches. It is necessary to find out from those travelers who have already been there before.
All garbage is strongly recommended to be taken with you and thrown away in specially designated places.
Those who violate this rule may face conflicts. And it’s worth thinking about your own subsequent return to the same shores. Comfortable "wild" parking lots attract the attention of most tourists. This means that secluded leisure is possible only at remote sites. Having spent time and gasoline searching for them, tourists will definitely not regret their decision.
You can go to Crimea for a wild vacation regardless of the season. In summer, tourists swim not only in the sea, but also in fresh waters. However, the bays and bays are almost empty during the summer months. The majority of travelers seek to relax in equipped areas. In the autumn months, it is time to pick mushrooms and berries. The best mushroom sites are the surroundings of Demerdzhi and Bakhchisarai. But it must be borne in mind that not everywhere picking mushrooms and berries is allowed. Poisonous vegetation is also found in Crimea.
In winter, Crimean campsites can be used as a base for hiking to ski resorts. And in spring, people often fish on the Arabat Spit, on Perekop or in the Balaklava Bay.
Pros and cons of rest
The idea of getting up in the Crimea as savages with a tent is quite attractive for many people. If you have a car, you can get to almost any point on the peninsula. Attachment to resort areas disappears. Camping costs are on average lower than even budget hotels or the private sector. The time of life at a particular place is determined only by the tourists themselves, and if they do not like something, you can always get ready for the trip and move somewhere else.
But it is important to understand that camping also has serious disadvantages. All planning of the trip and its organization (as opposed to options with vouchers) falls on the shoulders of the tourists themselves. You will have to watch out for stray dogs, dangerous snakes, spiders and some insects. Campers staying at campsites should boil all water before drinking.
It is not easy to find safe places everywhere, where landslides and landslides from the slopes will not fall, where storm waves will not reach.
Stopping at free seats allows you to enjoy a free mode of the day. Tourists who choose accommodation in campsites can choose their own entertainment for themselves. Since these places are not overwhelmed by other travelers, the air will be cleaner than at the mainstream resorts. This allows for additional health benefits.
What do you need to take?
To relax on the wild coast, which is usually poorly equipped, you will have to take a tent with you. In addition to her, you will need:
- warm outerwear;
- sleeping bags;
- durable hiking shoes;
- hats for protection from rain, wind and sun;
- sunscreens;
- electric lights;
- repellents;
- standard tourist first aid kits.
The selection of products for camping accommodation cannot be ignored either. The assortment may vary slightly, but all or nearly all travelers will need:
- tea;
- sugar;
- crackers (better than home drying);
- canned food of various types;
- coffee;
- cookies or gingerbread;
- containers with clean water;
- cereals (oatmeal and buckwheat as the easiest and most delicious options to prepare).
Various troubles can happen on the road and at the resorts themselves. Therefore, you should definitely have your passport and health insurance policy with you. They can help you get emergency help in a critical situation.
In order not to suffer on a cold night, it is advisable to have sleeping bags with you. And, of course, navigators help to simplify the search for a path.
When packing, you need to remember that you will need to carry a backpack on yourself. It is very difficult to do this on hot days, especially when going uphill. For novice tourists, therefore, it makes no sense to purchase very large backpacks. Bags with a capacity of 50 to 70 liters are quite enough.
When choosing a tent, it also makes no sense to give preference to giant specimens. They are inconvenient in carrying, and significantly limit the choice of places where you can get up. As for the change of clothes, one set is quite enough. One is worn - the other in bags or in the wash. Exceptions are raincoats and special raincoats, they will make your leisure time more comfortable. Having saved weight and volume on clothes, it is advisable to use the freed up reserve for hygiene items.
It is very important to have trash bags ready. Without them, collecting all the trash and rubbish becomes very difficult. It is useful to prepare a metal bucket and a shovel so that you can quickly extinguish fires when leaving (leaving).
Keeping quiet is an important recommendation when camping or in the wilderness. Excessive concern harms even the most hardy and unpretentious species of plants and animals.
Where is the best place to stay?
Tent camps rarely allow free admission or check-in. The fee is associated with the need to organize a full-fledged infrastructure:
- showers and toilet cabins;
- ready-made tents;
- access to drinking water;
- dining rooms or kitchens;
- barbecues and firewood for them;
- varied entertainment.
Camping park "Kapsel" should be looked for near Cape Meganom, moving in the direction of the Sun Valley, in the Sudak region. The organizers of the park have provided for equipping it with showers and toilets, drinking water supply. Travelers can take advantage of the internet access. There is a cafe and a billiard room.
A good alternative to it is the Kush-Kaya camping park, located near the mountain of the same name. Tourists have access to:
- well equipped kitchen;
- showers and washbasins;
- rain awnings;
- rent of tents.
On the way to the Tarkhankut lighthouse, which is near the village of Olenevka, the Atlesh camping camp is located. You can only stay there for a fee. But the administration can provide three meals a day, access to a bathroom and a private beach. There is a special entertainment program.
It is worth taking a closer look at the Camping Camp "Bastion", which is located 1400 m from Foros. You can live there for at least 10 days in a row, for a shorter time they are not populated. The fee is approximately 4000 rubles. In return, they provide tents with two places, three meals a day. Various hikes and excursions are organized, equipment is provided.
A full-fledged "wild" rest still means moving away from organized campsites. In Crimea, there are many quiet corners where there are no people and where you can easily build a miniature camp. An intermediate option is paid parking in the campsite without being present in it.
Selecting sites for wild leisure, it is impossible to ignore the "Crimean Shanghai". This name was given to the territory northwest of the highway to Alupka (about 1 km from the road).
The Shan-Kai rock acts as a landmark. This peak is surrounded by pine thickets and vineyards. The attractive features of the area are a mountain lake and a number of underground springs. The lake shore was equipped with bonfires and places for setting up a tent. There is a stable nearby.
Between Sevastopol and Yalta is the village of Reserve, from which the landscape of the Inzhir tract is visible. Officially it is called Ayazma, but the common name is associated with extensive fig bushes. Tourists can stop in the tract in the forest, in the lake glade, and on the seashore. But it is forbidden to make fires in this area.
We'll have to stock up on ready-made meals or canned food.
Wild camping is often set up in the area of the village of Zelenogorye, located between Sudak and Alushta. The area around is covered with dense forests, abundantly covering mountain peaks. Due to the difficult slopes, ascents and inaccessible trails, Zelenogorye is famous for its rare solitude. The perimeter of the village is therefore very often used for campgrounds. Mostly they are broken up near the Panagia waterfalls.
Those wishing to join the rest among nudists and in other informal conditions should stop on the eastern coast of Crimea. The area from Sudak to Feodosia and further to Koktebel is best suited for this. The so-called Fox Bay is approximately 60 km away from Cape Meganom.
The conditions for recreation here are not very attractive, there is no Internet access. Therefore, lovers of secluded leisure often try to come here.
In the Sevastopol region, the modest village of Ternovka is suitable for connoisseurs of wild camping. It opens for those who drive up suddenly, when suddenly dense beech and pine forests part. Vegetation reaches the very shore of Lake Ternovsky. Gazebos with benches help to make the rest more pleasant.
Popular options
Sunset Camping is located in Olenevka. It will take 100 km to drive from Evpatoria along a completely monotonous route. The administration of the campsite carefully monitors that guests first select places to stop, and only then return and checkout. By itself, the choice of a suitable point on a huge territory is not easy. Experienced tourists try to get closer to the utility block so that they can connect to the power grid.
The water in this place may seem excessively cool, especially for those who are used to swimming in the Sea of Azov. We'll have to beware of the cornerots. Most of those staying at Sunset visit the Equator Dining Room. But the quality of the food there and its cost are no match for the offerings of the south coast canteens. Who should be prepared for the fact that the camping neighbors will constantly change.
At night, the air cools sharply, so you have to fit into sleeping bags for the night. When morning comes, the whole area is covered with thick dew, so it is important to dry the tent before leaving.
A good camping "Sosnovy Bor" is located about 2 km from the center of the village of Peschanoe. You will have to go there along a picturesque road.
Visitors set up tents directly under the pine trees. Therefore, you can enjoy both coniferous aromas and a light sea breeze at the same time. The beach is about 300 m from the camp. But you shouldn't count on clean and clear water. It is as muddy as the entire line north of Sevastopol.
The Mandarin children's camp is located nearby. In the evenings, there is a disco, but at 22 o'clock there is silence. "Sosnovy Bor" is recommended for those who are used to silence and are ready to survive the temporary lack of electricity. No one around will turn on music, and annoying television programs will not bore you either. You will have to go to the center of the village to buy food. Most of the campers simply enjoy the sea and the ripening watermelons.
As for the "Lost World" camping, its attractive properties are associated, no matter how paradoxical it may sound, with a very bad road.She allowed to keep a corner of nature intact. But this did not stop the owners from preparing comfortable toilets and showers, installing electricity and providing guests with delicious food.
The seashore here is covered with coarse pebbles. It makes it difficult to enter the water. There are a lot of seagulls on the beach strip, because people do not scare them away with their presence. The Lost World is recommended for those in need of peace and a sense of unity with nature. The nights spent alone on the shore are extremely romantic. You still have to pay for additional amenities, and not so little.
It is necessary to drive up there only after careful preparation. Better to take a car with a high ground clearance. A lot of garbage dumped from ships (both cargo and cruise liners) is often thrown onto land from the sea. The abundance of soil outcrops on the coast makes the sea very muddy. There is no drinking water here.
The Kapsel autocamping can be a good substitute. It is located between the Alchak and Megan capes. The base has been operating since Soviet times, but in recent years it has become more comfortable and convenient. Recreation has become more varied, additional accommodation options have appeared. If you are not satisfied with a tent or a mobile home, then you can move into a comfortable wooden house. "Kapsel" stretches for almost 2 km along the sea, the whole territory is well guarded 24/7.
The advantage of this campsite is the exceptional cleanliness of the air. Most often it is recommended to come there with children. The administration took care of creating optimal conditions for family life. The territory of "Kapsel" can simultaneously accommodate 350 tents or cars. Fans of a more comfortable life settle in wooden houses for 3-4 persons or in rooms for 2-3 persons of the "junior suite" type.
The houses are equipped with only the minimum necessary furniture - beds, tables and wardrobes. Guests use electricity and facilities are located outside. The rooms are much better equipped, there are poufs, refrigerators, TVs, showers and toilets. Judging by the descriptions, "Kapsel" is a miniature town with advanced infrastructure.
It has a well-prepared beach stretching over 200 m. The beach strip is equipped with a wide range of water attractions. The sea water is very clear and diving connoisseurs will delight in it. There is an outdoor dining room, a bar is open around the clock. Internet is available free of charge.
Fans of sports leisure play tennis, billiards, volleyball and other games. The owners of Kapsel took care of organizing walking and bus excursions. Mostly tourists visit the Sudak fortress, the botanical garden, the village of Novy Svet.
The fee for living in this campsite (excluding additional services) is 300 - 2600 rubles. This amount includes:
- cleaning of rooms and territory;
- Internet connection;
- access to showers and sanitary facilities.
Three meals a day in the camping canteen are charged at 450 rubles per day. In recent years, comparatively few people travel to Kapsel.
For budget leisure, you can also choose the "Visiting the Joker" campground. It began operating on the seashore in 2016. The place is located in the resort village of Malorechensky and is famous for its abundance of greenery. An unusual atmosphere and coziness are created thanks to shady alleys, forest glades and flower beds. Once there was a recreation center. The new owners received it abandoned, and then managed to significantly improve their condition. Serious reconstruction made it possible to organize comfortable areas for individual tents and caravans on 2.5 hectares. The entire territory is covered by unlimited internet.
Tourists can look forward to plugging in power outlets, water supplies, and outdoor showers and washbasins. Garbage containers prepared. There is a dining room. You can also use:
- a table for tennis players;
- barbecues;
- a large street gazebo.
It will be offered to stop with a motorhome for 450-950 rubles. Areas for tents are rented for 350-500 rubles. The exact cost depends on the specific location.
In the immediate vicinity of Yalta there is another excellent camping - "Glade of Skazok". From there, an amazing view of the surrounding mountains opens. The air in this place has an impressive healing effect. At the same time, the proximity to Mount Stavri-Kaya, the relative wildness of the area did not prevent the complex from being equipped with the basic benefits of civilization. The camping site is adjacent to the Yalta reserve.
You can enjoy the juniper and pine trees right in the parking lot. For the settlement of the travelers, wooden log cabins and the main (capital) building were prepared. Camping is prohibited here, but campers and motorhomes can be set up in the designated area. Tourists have access to a restaurant, swimming pool, playground.
A place at the Glade of Fairy Tales will cost 1,350 rubles per day. The disadvantage of camping is the long distance to the sea.
If tourists like Otradnoye more, they should take a closer look at the Ripario Hotel Group. A car stop there costs 580 rubles, if just people without cars stop, the fee will be 280 rubles. Guests under 5 years old will be admitted free of charge; however, since the campsite is a hotel site, there are too many people there, which is inconvenient for those looking for privacy.
Fans of budget holidays on the Sea of Azov can take a closer look at the Solnyshko auto camping. The legendary Sivash Lake is located nearby. Guests can be offered four-bed houses with the usual amenities and a couple of two-storey cottages. The water supply does not cause any problems. The campsite has a dining room.
Since the sea here is relatively shallow, it warms up very early. The beach strip is covered with a mixture of shell and sand. At the very entrance to the sea there is only one sand. Accommodation fee for 1 guest is at least 400 rubles. The car park can be used at no extra charge.
The Privetnoye complex is located in the village of the same name. It is adjacent to the beach. The owners took care of the preparation of canteens and cafes. There is a barbecue and billiard room in the camping. Internet access is provided, there is also:
- convenience store;
- food stalls;
- toilet and shower facilities.
An object such as "Cote d'Azur" is distinguished by a wide sandy beach and a gentle slope to the water. Its characteristic feature is the warm shallow sea, the bottom of which is covered with sand. There are also shaded awnings, shower cubicles and toilets. There are separate smoking areas and fountains with drinking water, as well as cabins for changing clothes.
Lifeguards are on duty at the beach throughout the day. Protection of the territory has been organized. You can stay here for 150 rubles a day (with an additional payment of 100 rubles for access to electricity and 50 rubles for parking a car). Children under 11 years old inclusive will be admitted at no additional charge. It is quite beneficial to use the dining room and laundry room.
The disadvantage of this offer is the proximity of the nightlife establishment. Because of this, it can be too noisy in the summer.
It is therefore useful to take a closer look at the camping at the Coronelli recreation center. Yes, it is 300 m away from the beach strip, but this is fully compensated by other benefits.
Guests have access to the usual utilities and hot water supply; prepared playgrounds for children's games and volleyball.
You can stay with one car at Coronelli for 100 rubles. If tourists set up tents, then 200 rubles will be charged for 1 guest. But those who choose accommodation in rooms will have to contribute at least 350 rubles per client. Guests note that the distance to the sea can create some inconvenience. In addition, mosquitoes sometimes bother you.
Gradually, the Crimean leisure is improving and developing.A striking example of this is the ultra-modern camping "Olenevka Village". This is a whole complex of 2 blocks with bungalows. Each bungalow has a couple of rooms, both with private verandas. The "Marine" quarter is closely adjacent to the beach strip.
But in the "Crimean" part of the "Olenevka Village" ordinary bungalows are supplemented with 250 places for tents or vans. There are large sandy beaches nearby, which overlook an exceptionally clear sea. This circumstance, together with the abundance of the underwater world, attracts divers and surfers. The administration of the camping took care of the availability of cafes and shops, an area for children's games and attractions, and the rental of various equipment and equipment.
Where is the best place to stay?
When choosing places to stop on the seashore, you need to carefully study each point. Many campsites have serious disadvantages. So, the field camp in Foros is very small. Finding a suitable place even for a modest tent is very difficult there. Moreover, oncoming cars drive away with great difficulty. And one more minus - the road to the beach is unnecessarily long.
It is undesirable to stop at the Simeiz camping near the water park. There is no beach in the usual sense. The distance to the normal coast is 700 m. In addition, the high price is accompanied by the lack of electricity, there is no hot water in this camp. The situation is aggravated by the accumulation of cars parked in prohibited places.
The Ripario Hotel Group is definitely on the list of the best campsites. There is a dedicated manager who keeps order. Arrangements can be made to meet those arriving. The area can rather be called not a camping site, but a site for caravans and caravans. The rest of the quality of the arrangement is quite acceptable.
Tourists are issued individual guest cards, which can be used to gain access to the infrastructure of the hotel complex. It includes:
- electric cars delivering people across the territory;
- pool;
- sports grounds;
- beach strip with sun loungers and awnings;
- gym with exercise equipment;
- animation services;
- playroom for children.
The embankment serves as a venue for discos. There is also a bar and a restaurant. The events are held according to a plan, according to which children are mainly having fun during the day and adults in the evening.
Another suitable option is the Khimik camping, located in Koktebel. Its guests are accommodated in a 19th century villa surrounded by a gorgeous juniper forest.
The number of rooms is relatively small, the fee starts from 600 rubles per day. If you stay in a tent, then they will take 50 rubles for a place, plus 150 pay extra for the guest himself and 70 for a car. They charge 100 rubles for connecting to the mains. But at the same time, if you only need to charge the gadgets, the fee is not required. The campsite is ready to provide travelers with accessories for board and outdoor games.
Reviews of tourists
In addition to general descriptions, it is appropriate to familiarize yourself with the assessments of campsites in Crimea according to the tourists themselves.
A visit to the village of Pribrezhnoye leaves conflicting feelings for many. There you can rent a comfortable room for 1,500 rubles a day, but the landscape around is more like the scenery of a horror movie. Cape Tarkhankut looks wonderful. Employees at all campsites, with rare exceptions, are professional and friendly.
Camping "At the Joker" is recognized as a very cozy and comfortable place. There are very good conditions for fishing. There is a market nearby with affordable prices. The Rybachye camping is also very popular. Already at the entrance to it, it is noticeable how many people are going there to rest.
The unequipped camping site on the Arabat Spit is also given a positive assessment. At the same time, it is noted that the coastal strip there is not very convenient for small children. On the west coast of the peninsula, it is recommended to stay in campgrounds:
- Sunset;
- "Beliaus";
- Cote d'Azur;
- Glamping.
For an overview of the camping in the Morskoye village, see the video below.