Danilovka in Crimea: choice of accommodation and attractions
Many tourists dream of a calm and sincere vacation on the Black Sea coast. A great place for family travel will be the small village of Danilovka, located on the shores of the Crimean peninsula.
The gentle sea, clean pebble beaches, mountain air will help vacationers recharge their batteries until the next summer season.
Historical information
Initially, the southern "paradise" for tourists was called Ai-Danil. According to historical data, the remains of medieval Christian churches were discovered on its territory.
There is an assumption that one of them was dedicated to St. Daniel. The village received its modern name in the late 40s of the last century. In Soviet times, Danilovka gained fame thanks to a large state farm that produced elite wines.
The resort village became only in the late 70s.
The closed sanatorium Ai-Danil was built on its territory, in which representatives of the party elite, artists and foreign guests rested.
Location
The location of Danilovka on the map is indicated between Gurzuf and Nikita. Yalta is 12 km away.
Near the village is the mysterious Bear Mountain (Ayu-Dag), which is still shrouded in a halo of secrets.
Danilovka is considered one of the most environmentally friendly resorts on the southern coast of Crimea. The village is literally surrounded by thickets of vineyard and juniper. Local residents are engaged in agriculture and provide services to tourists.
Climatic conditions in Danilovka are subtropical. Hot summer pleases tourists with sunny clear days.
The air in the village is considered healing and is great for young children and people suffering from pulmonary diseases.
The holiday season starts in mid-May and lasts until the beginning of October.
Where to stay?
To this day, the aforementioned is considered the most prestigious location of vacationers. sanatorium "Ai-Danil".
The complex is located on the seafront, and from the rooms you can enjoy a beautiful view. Modern “Ai-Danil” is considered one of the most comfortable housing options in the village.
It can accommodate simultaneously more than 500 tourists. The sanatorium consists of:
- the main building;
- spa center;
- medical and marine buildings.
In addition, there is a restaurant on the premises and a private beach.
In the medical building, various procedures are carried out for people suffering from diseases of the heart, ENT organs and nervous system.
Another prestigious place in the resort village is considered a villa with a beautiful name. Michelle It is possible to book rooms for every taste.
And also offers comfortable accommodation for tourists Hotel "Florence".
The building has its own pool, and for football fans there is a special area.
For a budget holiday in Danilovka, the private sector is perfect.
Since there is no huge influx of tourists in the village, there will be no problems with housing for visitors. At affordable prices, you can rent a room in summer houses or cottages.
And also local residents willingly rent apartments in the summer. For families with children, this option is the most convenient.
Holidays in Danilovka are suitable for couples and people who want to relax in a calm spiritual atmosphere.
There are not many entertainment venues in the village. A cozy cafe with excellent cuisine is enough. In stores you can always buy the necessary products and goods.
Sunbathing and Bathing Areas
The "heart" of the village, of course, is the central beach in the territory of the sanatorium "Ai-Danil". Pebble coast with a well-developed infrastructure can be visited by everyone.
Its length is 500 meters. The beach has comfortable sun loungers with sunshades and umbrellas. For those who want to wash off the remnants of salt water, shower cabins work.
In addition, tourists can rent bicycles and ride on the well-equipped promenade. There are water rides on the central beach.
For lovers of complete "merging" with nature in Danilovka there are wild beaches, including nudist ones.
One of them is located in the western side of the village, near Cape Martian.
What to see?
Danilovka is not rich in sightseeing.
The exception is a large factory for the production of amazing wines. The products of the Crimean enterprise are very popular not only in Russia, but also abroad.
Although there are no tours at the factory as such, holidaymakers have the opportunity to purchase a great product at a nice price.
You can diversify your vacation in Danilovka, having made a trip to the neighboring resort towns and cities (Nikita and Gurzuf).
There you can visit many interesting places.
- Nikitsky Botanical Garden. One of the most beautiful places on the peninsula. In addition to the flowering park, the botanical garden is known for its research activities. Tourists can enjoy the beauty of amazing flowers (roses, chrysanthemums, tulips and even oleanders). In the garden you can see small ponds in which water lilies swim and fish live.
- Bear Mountain or Ayu-Dag. It is a huge stone mountain, which amazes tourists with its scale. Ayu-Dag is a frozen volcano, in its bowels experts discovered more than 15 types of minerals. Visitors to the Bear Mountain celebrate the amazing energy of the place, which is “intoxicating” with fresh mountain air and amazing views.
- Arbor of the winds. One of the most romantic and picturesque sights of Crimea. Located on the top of a lonely rock (Shagan-Kaya).The design is a rotunda, the floor of which is laid out with a mosaic of all the colors of the rainbow. Getting to it is quite difficult, so with small children this tour is undesirable.
And also near Danilovka there is a reserved cape called Martyan.
It is famous for its fantastic aroma, which is created by juniper with relic grove.
You can watch the video about walking in the vicinity of Danilovka below.