Malorechenskoye in Crimea: features, location and rest

The village of Malorechenskoye is an attractive place on the southern coast of Crimea. Lovers of the sun and the gentle sea can choose to stay in numerous local pensions. Holidays on the beaches can be easily diversified by sightseeing.

The small village has about 1000 local residents, located about 25 km from Alushta. The location of the village is good - at the mouth of the Kuchuk-Uzen river, surrounded by greenery. The main street of the village is the Alushta - Feodosiya P29 highway.

According to the modern administrative-territorial division Malorechenskoye refers to Alushta, but this was not always the case.. The area of ​​the village is only 600 hectares, but the necessary living infrastructure is in place, there is a church. The nearest railway station is far - 65 km, but the bus service is developed, flights run constantly, you can get to different parts of the Crimea.

On the world map, this area has been inhabited since the Neolithic. At different times, Greeks, Romans, Goths, Alans, Khazars, Byzantines settled here. Despite this diversity, for a long time the Christian population dominated here. People lived without much harassment even during the Ottoman invasion. Crimean Christians were withdrawn from their permanent places of settlement by 1778, among the displaced people there were dozens of families from Kuchukuzeni.

The village of Kuchukuzen at different times belonged to Simferopol uezd, Alushta volost, Yalta uezd.Once the zemstvo hospital worked here, and the village was listed as the center of the volost. In the Soviet years, the village was also the center of the village council and was part of the Karasubazar district, which in the 1930s was considered the Tatar national settlement.

Geographically, Malorechenskoye is located between Solnechnogorsk and Rybachye, from Alushta it takes about 40 minutes to go here. There is also a good road from Yalta. It is more convenient to get from Alushta to Malorechenskoye by regular buses. They depart almost every hour from the local bus station.

The last flight leaves at about 7 pm, after which you can also leave, but only by taxi. A bus ticket will cost about 50 rubles, and the flight will be listed as “Alushta - Rybachye” - this is the terminal station along this route. One flight departs from Yalta to Malorechenskoye; it leaves from the bus station in the evening, at about 5 o’clock. The same bus leaves back in the morning, at about 8-00.

Malorechenskoye is equipped with its own bus station, which stops passing routes to Yalta, Alushta, Simferopol. Drivers take stowaways, but they will have to pay in cash, and they can get a seat. In this way, you can easily get from Simferopol airport and back by flights that go to Alushta. The most expensive route to Sevastopol, a ticket there will cost 400 rubles. There is passing transport in the direction of Sudak, but getting on it is more difficult, and buses stop less often. In summer there is a flight at 18-30, which stops at the local bus station once a day.

Infrastructure Malorechenskoye is the most developed village among nearby other settlements. Budget accommodation like camping can be arranged for yourself and free of charge, and housing by the sea will cost about 1000 rubles. At choice for tourists are offered:

• Hotels
• private sector;
• guest houses;
• hotels.

For example, for an amount of 400 rubles per person, you can stay in a mini-hotel Aleksey Guesthouse. It offers rooms with sea or garden views, equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable stay. Among the additional services, the host offers barbecue, free Wi-Fi. Ksenia Guesthouse offers similar services at a price of 700 rubles per person.

The house has a private terrace with wonderful views. If you want to stay closer to the sea, you can choose from more expensive options. For example, hotel Alpine Valley located just 500 meters from the beach and 250 meters from the center.

At a price of 800 rubles you can rent a hotel room Shady Courtyard. It offers superior rooms, an outdoor pool, a garden, a terrace and a bar. Hotel Nadezhda is very close to the coast, just a four-minute walk, also offers standard services, and the center is close from here.

The village of Morskoye has chic sandy beaches, so for those who do not like pebble embankments, this is a great place to relax. The coastline is not very wide, but quite comfortable. The bottom is flat, flat, without sharp stones and shell rock. Local banks do not favor jellyfish, algae do not stick to the embankment even during a storm.

The village has several beaches that have well-equipped infrastructure. Sunbeds and umbrellas can be rented almost everywhere, and various marine activities are also offered. Motorbikes, bananas and boats for rent are inexpensive, you can also go on a boat to the open sea.

In addition to equipped beaches, in Malorechenskoye there are also wild shores, which are chosen by lovers of tent vacations. For example, one of these beaches can be found if you take the direction east. The place is accessible for diving with a mask, and under water you can see the marine life. Travelers like the local landscapes, which are full of vegetation and rocky headlands. Unusual stone arches come across at the bottom, so on unequipped beaches it is recommended to be careful and not dive into unexplored water surfaces.

Another wild beach is in the western part of the village. Travelers with tents arrive here, place them in a small grove that creates a cozy shade. Descent to the sea is steep, but vacationers have equipped a convenient staircase.

There is also a central beach, but it is also characterized by a rather sharp entry into the water, and sand off the coast is replaced by a pebble bottom. The promenade is fenced, and on the shore there are cafes, restaurants and shops. It is close to the central part of the village, and you can also camp on the shore, it is fenced, there are basic amenities.

In addition to a beach holiday, the village also has historical attractions that are worth a visit. Excursions from Alushta and Yalta are organized to the lighthouse temple to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. This is a whole complex, which includes the lighthouse temple itself, a plaque and a museum of disasters.

The construction is located on a picturesque cliff near the sea, in such a place that it can be seen from several points on the south coast. In the church, worship services are held today for sailors who set sail, as well as commemoration of those who died in the voyages. In the memorial wall, you can leave objects that once belonged to the dead.

The temple is curious with interior and exterior decoration. Real icon painters, contemporary designers and ordinary decorators worked here. For example, the dome traditional for churches is absent here, but there is a ball with a gilded cross, which means the unity of the earth. The nautical theme is traced in the decoration. For example, in a symbolic wreath of laurel branches there is an anchor and a sword with the letters "alpha" and "omega".

At the top of the building there is a very powerful lighting, thanks to which the lighthouse performs its function. In the dark, the temple is visible from the sea, from any passing ships. The temple has a museum, which occupies the basement, its total area of ​​about 1000 meters.

Another local attraction is called Tuzlukh. This is a unique rock with bizarre patterns on the surface. In appearance, it is round and resembles a cheese head. The recesses make it easy for even a beginner to climb onto the rock, diving into the sea from a hill. Against the background of the cliff, very photogenic pictures are obtained. The local bay is characterized by clear blue water and attracts vacationers.

Another popular local attraction is Jur Jur Waterfall. To get to it, you need to get to the Ulu-Uzen river in the Hapkhal gorge. The name of the waterfall is translated as "Ever babbling." Its streams, indeed, are deafening, not subsiding even in the most heat. The height of the flows is about 15 meters, the width is 5 meters, the water flow is about 275 liters per second. The place with the waterfall is very beautiful, but difficult to get here. By the way, trout is found in the valley near the waterfall, so fishing enthusiasts are very familiar with the place.

Malorechenskoye provides maximum opportunities for vacationers, when compared with other similar settlements. In addition to loyal housing prices, here you can find a lot of entertainment, including fishing and walking in the old park. By the way, it’s only called old, it is actually located in the center and is a cozy place where you can hide in the shade of trees in the heat.

From beach activities there are various slides, pedal boats and jet skis, you can even ride a hang glider. Sea activities can be easily diversified by diving or boating. The owners of the latter offer vacationers a variety of sea excursions. From here you can go along the coast of the whole Crimea, or limit yourself to visiting local attractions. For example, a trip to the ruins of the Ai-Andrit temple, where there is a holy spring and a natural monument to Panagia, is popular. A visit to the Karabi Yail plateau will be offered to lovers of hiking. From here you can consider the surroundings of all Malorechensky.

In the evening, many discotheques and restaurants begin to work in Malorechenskoye. Here you can eat deliciously and cheaply, cool off with drinks. Fun and interesting time is available in the entertainment center "Courage". This complex is stylized as an ocean liner, various entertainment events are held here.

Visitors are offered auctions, contests, games, incendiary show programs. In the daytime, the complex has a bar, and also serves fast food, it is also planned to open a bowling and billiards. Holidays in Malorechensky are rich and varied, you can choose a pastime to your liking.

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