The Crimean Peninsula is one of the most beautiful places on Earth. And thanks to the construction of a grand bridge across the Kerch Strait, getting to its wonders and attractions has become easier. If you are planning your first trip to the "peninsula that has returned home", or have already been there on holiday but want to see something new and interesting, we will tell you the most beautiful places in CrimeaThe list was compiled taking into account reviews from tourists on review sites, as well as recommendations from travel agencies.
Uchan-Su Waterfall
The name of the largest waterfall on the peninsula means "flying water" in Turkic. There is a beautiful legend that a beautiful girl was turned into a waterfall, which, having become a rapid stream, helped her loved ones get rid of drought. In the summer months, the waterfall is not particularly impressive, but during the period of snow melting on the Yalta yayla, it fully justifies its name.
Swallow's Nest
This is one of the most famous tourist attractions, placed on many postcards and photos dedicated to Crimea. The castle, made in the neo-Gothic style, is built on the steep cliff of Aurora. Near it there is a wishing tree and observation platforms, and inside the castle there are art exhibitions.
Valley of Ghosts
This mysterious place is full of strangely shaped rocks. Some of them resemble people and animals, others resemble objects or fantastic creatures. At dawn and sunset, thanks to the play of light and shadows, the figures seem to come to life and change their outlines, color and even shape.
Ai-Petri
You can admire the beautiful views of Crimea from the picturesque Mount Ai-Petri. You can climb to the top of the mountain using the Miskhor-Ai-Petri cable car, and we recommend going back down along the beautiful Taraktash trail, leading straight to Yalta.
Livadia Palace
The former summer residence of Nicholas II served as a meeting place for Stalin, Roosevelt and Churchill. The Yalta Conference of 1945, where issues of the post-war order were resolved, took place in this palace. Thematic exhibitions are currently held in the palace, and there are two permanent exhibitions: one dedicated to the Romanov family, the other to the Crimean Conference of the leaders of the anti-Hitler coalition countries.
Karadag Nature Reserve
Tourists are only allowed into this natural monument if accompanied by the reserve's staff, and they must move along special eco-paths. Many representatives of the flora and fauna of the Karadag Reserve are listed in the Red Book. During the four-hour excursion, you can admire the unusual rock formations ("The King and the Queen", "Ivan the Robber", "Golden Gate", etc.), numerous bays and the enchanting beauty of the Black Sea.
Marble Cave
One of the most beautiful sights of Crimea is divided into several halls, each of which has its own unique appearance. Beautiful crystals, dripstone columns, delicate baths and pools, and other wonders of this treasury of the mountain king make the Marble Cave a must-see in Crimea. Just dress warmly, because in the underground chambers the temperature does not rise above 8 degrees Celsius.
Massandra Palace
The construction of this palace took a long time - from 1881 to 1902. However, it was not destined to become even a temporary home for the first persons of the Russian Empire, the last Russian autocrat preferred the Livadia Palace. At present, the Massandra Palace attracts tourists with its beautiful park and park area.
Lake Panagia
Near the village of Zelenogorye, in the gorge there is the purest deep-water lake Panagia, the waters of which have an emerald hue. They reflect the mountain peaks that surround the lake in a ring. In the vicinity of Panagia there are the Arpatsky cascades of waterfalls.
Swan Islands
In the summer, the reserve with a beautiful name is home to up to 5,000 swans and up to 250 species of migratory birds. Seagulls, ducks, cormorants, grey and white herons and other feathered beauties inhabit six islands stretching along the Black Sea coast of the Karkinitsky Gulf.
Dzhur-Dzhur Waterfall
In terms of size, Dzhur-Dzhur cannot be compared with the highest waterfalls in the world, but it is the most full-flowing and one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Crimea. It throws out up to 270 liters of water per second. It is better to admire this miracle of nature from a distance, it not only makes noise, but also “throws” stones that fly down along with the water.
Chersonesos Taurica
One of the main historical monuments in Crimea was an important Greek settlement in the 5th century BC. It was from here that the Greek expansion to the east and west of Crimea began. Now Chersonesos Taurica can be visited both independently and in the company of a guide who will tell interesting stories about Greek customs, traditions and legends.
Cape Chameleon
This cape got its name because it changes color depending on the time of day and weather. It is made up of clay shales that reflect light differently.
Bakalskaya Spit
This landscape park is located near the village of Steregushchee, one of the most inexpensive places to relax in Crimea. There are no equipped beaches on the spit, but there are "wild" ones with pleasant yellow sand. An ideal place for walks and quiet relaxation.
Vorontsov Palace
Crimea is home to some of the most beautiful palaces in Russia. And one of them is Vorontsov Palace, named after its customer, Count M.S. Vorontsov. The building is unique in its mixture of Indo-Moorish and English Tudor architectural styles. The palace is surrounded by a large and well-kept park, and the building itself houses a museum with pompous interiors.
Yalta embankment
Chekhov and Yesenin once walked along this one and a half kilometer long embankment. Abundantly “seasoned” with greenery, the Yalta embankment combines modern chic with elegant antiquity. On its territory there are bars, restaurants, hotels, a children’s amusement park, as well as the Roffe baths, built at the end of the 19th century.
Balaklava Bay
This is the main attraction of the small resort town of Balaklava. The bay is barely noticeable from the sea, the winding fairway protects it from strong waves, and steep cliffs - from the wind. It is best to appreciate the landscapes of Balaklava Bay on a boat, a yawl, or by climbing up to the fortress of Cembalo - it offers a breathtaking view of the sea.
Lavender fields
Although lavender is considered the calling card of French Provence, there are no less beautiful lavender fields in Crimea. They can be seen, in particular, on both sides of the Simferopol-Sudak road, on Cape Tarkhankut and near Alushta, near the village of Lavandy.
Cape Fiolent
The main feature of this piece of land, formed by volcanic rocks, are the bizarrely shaped rocks and the clear sea with emerald-green water. To the east of the cape is Jasper Beach, which is reached by a staircase with 800 steps.
Baydarskaya Valley
This huge basin, located in the southeast of the peninsula, is surrounded on all sides by green mountains. Many rivers flow into the valley, forming small waterfalls. And in the center of the basin is the Chernorechenskoye reservoir - the largest in Crimea. Many rare plants grow in the Baydarskaya Valley, and for its pleasant mild climate it has received the unofficial title of "Crimean Switzerland".
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