Gaspra in Crimea: how did this village appear and how is it remarkable for tourists?

Gaspra is the name of a small resort village, conveniently located near Yalta. These are small quiet streets, the gentle sea and high mountains. Many tourists fall in love with the village from the first day of acquaintance with it. An asteroid is even named after this Crimean recreation area.

The cleanest sea on the entire Crimean coast, the healing air with the aroma of pine needles, all kinds of entertainment, modern sanatoriums with a high level of medical care and new equipment, ancient palaces and a long cable car are all Gaspra. And these are just a few reasons to want to go there. Gaspra town is located 11 km from Yalta, and it is 8 km from Alupka. A detailed map of Crimea will help all tourists who wish to visit the resort village to find the way to Gaspra. On the territory of the village with a length of about 3 km, 12,245 thousand people live.

Before the urban-type settlement of Gaspra became a favorite destination for holiday-makers, it was the territory of the Greek settlement. All this happened before our era, but in the sources it was mentioned as a village for the first time only in the 18th century.

Gaspra became part of the city of Yalta by the middle of the 18th century. The village began to develop actively after the war. Families of workers specially brought to Gaspra contributed to this. Two inactive plants were built there for them.Those villagers who did not engage in collective farm work participated in the development of Gaspra as a resort area: they built boarding houses, roads, children's health resorts, ennobled park areas. Gradually, the village became famous in the Crimea as one of the popular places for recreation and recovery.

Gaspra is considered to be a healing place. The nature itself endowed the village with this property, creating a cocktail of the gentle sun, fresh air, the gentle sea, high mountains and lush green vegetation. From the north winds, the village as a wall is obscured by the mighty Ai-Petri massif, and from the east it is carefully obscured by the Ai-Todor cape. Clear sunny days here are much more often cloudy and rainy. The mild climate is due to an average temperature of +25 in the hottest summer month - July. At noon, it can rise to +28, but can hardly be felt, thanks to the mountains and the sea. In Gaspra, the swimming season begins in May, and ends near the end of October. In July, the sea water temperature rises to +26, and the whole holiday season is kept within this indicator.

Gaspra is fragrant with roses, immersed in greenery and vineyards. Here many plants and trees characteristic of the Crimean nature grow. The vast majority are chestnuts and cypresses. The air here is saturated with volatile and air ions, and is able not only to heal, but also to alleviate the condition of bronchopulmonary diseases, it is indicated for remission to asthmatics. Mountains and the sea clean it like the best natural filters.

In Gaspra, you can not only relax on the beach. This is one of the few places where you can actually visit all the main Crimean "pearls" and get to know Crimea from different directions. Excursions here are often and thoroughly conducted, inviting tourists to get acquainted with the history of the village and the peninsula closer.

Consider several local attractions that are recommended for a must visit.

Pride of Crimea, located on the territory of the Gaspra town. A tour of the museum inside the palace is represented by a very interesting program, in which creative changes are constantly made.

A historically valuable building that attracts tourists by visiting Leo Tolstoy’s room, in which the writer once lived for a year (from 1901 to 1902) Today, the Yasnaya Polyana sanatorium is located in the palace itself.

A fascinating exhibition of household items of sailors is opened in its strong walls.

It lies near the estate of Panina. As the story goes, in the evenings Nicholas II liked to walk there. By royal permission, the writer Lev Tolstoy, once living in Gaspra, also received the right to step on the trail.

Visiting this attraction is a good sign. It is believed that the legendary tree is about a thousand years old, and those who touch it and make a wish will certainly realize it in reality.

Of course, he should also take time and walk along the paths, admiring the unique plants represented by different coniferous and evergreen cultures. The park was laid for a long time, and there are even representatives of the flora about five hundred years old.

Haraks Fortress - the walls that once housed the Roman military hospital. The remains of the past of Gaspra survived to modern days. In addition, you can see Mansion, standing on the territory of the current sanatorium "Dnepr", and conduct an inspection of the unique Haraksky park on the slope of Cape Ai-Todor at an altitude of 60 meters above the sea. The park contains a unique collection of more than two hundred plant species.

In Gaspra, like virtually the entire coast of the South Coast, there is a rocky coast, and the road leading to the beach is a series of descending terraces. Therefore, you need to be prepared for the fact that the path to the sea and back will be energy-consuming. From the beach to the place of residence and back - minus a couple of kilos for the rest. But this can be considered a healthy physical exertion and another bonus to spa recovery.

The coastline of Gaspra is divided into individual small-pebble beaches. The promenade is well maintained and clean. Entrance to the public village beach is completely free. There are closed beaches belonging to mini-hotels and resorts. Some of them can be accessed without hindrance, but there are some for which they charge a fee. Or they don’t let outsiders go there, strictly controlling the presence of a pass in the form of a spa book or a special bracelet on his hand.

The beaches in Gaspra are quite comfortable, equipped with clean showers, awnings and sunbeds. Special bathing shoes are not needed. There are no sharp stones in the water and on the shore. Pebbles are pleasant to the touch, and even babies run barefoot on it. Among the free beaches are the municipal and the territory of the sanatorium "Marat". There is the largest number of vacationers, so the beach areas are not very clean, but absolutely acceptable for relaxation. The resort beach has a very convenient descent to the sea, so families with children often relax there.

The central beach is also always full of people who want to sunbathe and swim for free. For money, you can rent sunbeds, jet skis and various attributes for an active pastime. The paid category includes the beach of the sanatorium "Sail". Entrance to its territory is charged. The price already includes an elevator ride and everything that makes a stay on the beach comfortable: sunbeds, umbrellas, changing rooms, a toilet, a cool shower.

The beach of the Dnipro sanatorium of the same name also belongs to paid territories for outsiders. From the building of the holiday home to the seashore get on the elevators on the cliff. But you can go down and walk along the path. On the closed beaches, only vacationers from certain health resorts sunbathe and swim. For example, these are the beach areas of the Pearl or Generalsky sanatorium. They are located right behind the "Swallow's Nest", and outsiders are not allowed in there.

In general, in Gaspra there are enough beaches for every taste: large and small pebble, sand. Gaspra residents are proud to have well-equipped beaches and clear sea water. The village is a great place for children to swim safely. Enterprising villagers showed creativity and created guest cards that allow vacationers to visit many paid beaches at an impressive discount.

In Gaspra, many places of various levels of service and price range are available for living. These are private hotels, and guest houses, and large sanatoriums with treatment programs and a full range of services. The most affordable option is to rent a room in the private sector. In this case, the price greatly depends on the location of the house. Local residents share urban settlements in the territory: Upper, Middle and Lower Gaspra. In Lower Gaspra, prices are much higher for everything, including food and souvenirs. In the upper part of Gaspra, rest is more affordable in cost, due to the distance from the sea.

There are many sanatoriums in the village. Gaspra guests can stay at “Sail”, “Pearl”, “Dnieper”, “Dyulber”, “Clear meadow”, “Pine grove”, “Marate”, etc. Most of these resorts are open to visitors year-round. Among vacationers in the sanatoriums of Gaspra there are many elderly people. After reconstruction, refurbished former Soviet sanatorium "Kurpaty" opened its doors to everyone who needs a rest with treatment. It has a modern medical center offering a wide range of services.

In the "Kurpaty" you can improve your health by taking sea, carbon dioxide, radon or coniferous baths, and even get a full course of viticulture. Many operating sanatoriums are former estates of Russian princes and aristocrats. In such an atmosphere you feel like a special high rank, resting like a king! The nerves and body are strengthened by the procedures and efforts of nature itself.

In general, renting housing in the village is not at all unprofitable. For example, for a one-room apartment with all the necessary amenities, they ask 500-800 rubles from a vacationer. And the whole house with parking in the courtyard, a free barbecue and the ability to take a steam bath will cost from 1200 rubles per night.

Despite the fact that Gaspra is a popular village, and it is close to Yalta, there are few large hotels here. Since Soviet times, the main emphasis has been put on spa holidays. But vacationers can stay in mini-hotels, leading the tourism business at a decent level.

This is a private hotel on 56 Alupkinskoye Shosse. It attracts guests with spacious rooms with scenic views from the panoramic windows. Located 200-300 meters from the sea. Price per room - from 3 900 rubles.

Comfortable and cozy rooms with a view of the Swallow's Nest. You have to go down to the sea, but the living conditions at the hotel are worth it. Price per room - from 4 thousand rubles.

Small private hotel. Great option, just 5 minutes from the cozy and comfortable beach. Located in a green well-kept park. Provides spacious, modern rooms for a comfortable stay. Room price is 3 800 rubles.

It attracts with its unusual name and location near the Swallow's Nest. Superior rooms, free and uninterrupted Wi-Fi, all necessary equipment. Free parking and barbecue facilities are available on site. Go down to the sea for about 20 minutes. The price per day is affordable - from 2,900 rubles.

Gaspra is the “face” of the true Crimea, which falls in love with supporters of staid rest with family, lovers of new sensations, ardent extremals and sophisticated intellectuals studying historical and memorial places and outstanding architecture. The small territory of the village does not accommodate many attractions and places of entertainment. But the close proximity to Yalta will not let even the most biased and moody tourist get bored.

For children in Yalta, there will also be many activities for fun and memorable leisure. A zoo with various fauna representatives, a dolphinarium with an unusually vibrant program. And also many attractions, which are breathtaking not only in children but also in adults!

Those who are looking for thrills can devote time to climbing or take a jump from the high mountain slope of Ai-Petri. Of course, under the strict guidance of the instructor and in the strong "arms" of reliable insurance. Dizzying extreme sports will be remembered for a long time and will turn your head, filling your lungs with fresh Crimean air and a sense of freedom.

Boat trips, yachts or catamarans will appeal to lovers of sea travel. And the choice of souvenirs will allow bringing something unusual for everyone who has stayed at home from the resort. For those who want songs and dances, karaoke facilities and clubs are available in Gaspra itself and in Yalta. Of course, this village is definitely worth a visit, because Gaspra is unique and multifaceted. Here, they are warmly welcomed by vacationers of any age and status.

Tourists remember warmly and with pleasure about holidays in Gaspra. Those who have visited here once, certainly want to repeat a successful experience in the new summer season. Many visitors like Gaspra in May, when the water has already warmed up enough, the weather pleases with sunny days, and around it is still very uninhabited. On May holidays, couples with children, retirees and youth companies prefer to visit Gaspra. For all categories of vacationers, there are classes to taste, material capabilities and state of mind!

In the village at the height of the season, housing, food and souvenir prices are not too high. This is noted in their reviews by the majority of those who visited the summer in Gaspra.

In the next video you will find a brief overview of the Crimean village of Gaspra.