Features of rest in Nikita in Crimea

The village of Nikita is located on the Black Sea near Yalta. This is a unique place in its beauty and presence of attractions.

According to historians, in ancient times it was founded by the Goths who adopted the Christian faith. These events date back to the 3rd century AD. But why Nikita? Guides associate the name of the village with the name of the goddess of ancient Greece - Niki. There is another version of the origin of the name. “Skita” in Greek is a Christian settlement. After the conquest of the Crimean peninsula, the Turks mentioned in their letters the name of the village of Nikita with a population of forty families.

During the annexation of Crimea to Russia, the Christian part of the population moved to other areas, and at the same time, Muslim Tatars settled in the village. The number of residents has grown to several hundred people. Before the October Revolution, a school functioned in the village, a mosque was built, in the center of the settlement there were malls and a drinking inn. As a result Nikita has become a multinational settlement in which different nations coexist together.

Currently - this is a suburb of Yalta with comfortable accommodation, beautiful beaches, spa hotels, guest houses. The population exceeds two thousand people. For many Russians, this is the best beach holiday. There is no huge crowd of people, as in large resort cities. Very clean sea, air, furnished neat beach.

As for the weather on the Yalta coast, it has a mild climate, dry hot summers and warm winters. It attracts tourists year-round. The beaches begin to function at the end of May - at this time it is pleasant to sunbathe under the rays of the gentle sun. But the swimming season begins in early June, when the water temperature warms up to +19 C. In July and August, the water warms up to +25 C. The swimming season here lasts until the end of September. People call it the velvet season.

Velvet season in Nikita is a magical time. Relentless heat subsides, and the water still remains warm. And there is much more free space on the beach. All the beaches in the village are covered with pebbles, and large stones are also found. The sea is clear and clear. As one of the advantages of the surroundings, holidaymakers note clean, healing air that has a beneficial effect on the human respiratory tract. The beneficial sea winds and the influence of the unique plants of the botanical garden located in the village are affecting.

The cost of housing corresponds to the prices in Yalta. It is possible at an affordable price to find suitable housing.

• You can perfectly accommodate in the private sector. The owners rent rooms or separate houses. It offers guests rooms in guest houses, mini-hotels. Everything is provided for relaxing families with children. Spacious landscaped courtyard, playground, pool. Indoors there is a kitchen with all kitchen utensils, shower rooms. Such housing can be rented for 2000 - 2500 rubles per day.

• For a large family or company, a cottage is more suitable. This is a cost-effective and convenient option. The house has its own space where you can retire with your circle of friends. Of course, the cost depends on the class of the living space, but is not at all related to the number of residents.

• Villa “Gardenia” is very popular among lovers of sea vacations. There are quite reasonable prices. In the courtyard there is a pool, a playground for children, a tennis court. Steam lovers can use the sauna. Having your own dining room helps to solve the problem of food for vacationers. Car parking is included in the payment for housing. It is more convenient to get to the coast by car, but you can also walk. Travel time is 20 minutes.

• On the coast itself chic comfortable hotels opened their doors. The most beautiful hotel "Consol Sport" promises vacationers rooms with all amenities, luxury apartments. On the territory there is a modern cozy restaurant, spa-salons, a gym. There is a swimming pool, landscaped park area, car parking. Accordingly, the cost of such a stay is twice as expensive as private housing.

• On the first coastline are the hotels "Dream by the Sea", "Royal Park". They are less luxurious, but comfortable to stay. The price is noticeably lower than in the "Console Sport".

The village is dominated by a network of small canteens, cafes, restaurants. Mini-hotels offer residents their catering services. In the promenade area you can have lunch or just a snack, enjoy oriental sweets, taste savory Crimean dishes. In the markets there is an abundance of local fruits and vegetables. Residents in the private sector often prefer to cook their own meals. It is more economical for families with small children. It is easy to resolve the issue of nutrition by agreeing on this with the owners.

The main attraction of Nikita is the well-known botanical garden throughout the country, one of the oldest. It was founded in 1812 on the personal instructions of Emperor Alexander I. This is the pride and pearl of Nikita.

Many vacationers come and stay here for this. Plants of the magic garden attract tourists from neighboring cities and hotels at any time of the year. Entrance is paid, but once there, you will not regret it.Here are collected plants from all over the world. The outlandish flora is striking in its beauty and diversity. Flower beds and greenhouses impress with aromas. To get to know the inhabitants of the botanical garden closer, it is not enough to visit there once. True nature experts study the life of the garden vegetation for at least a week.

Employees of the institution hold flower shows by season. Every autumn, a chrysanthemum ball is held in the botanical garden - a thematic exhibition dedicated to the variety of cultivated varieties of these flowers. You will be amazed when you fall into the magical world of tulips, irises, daylilies, roses and clematis. This is a real aroma center. The total number of crops cultivated in the garden exceeds 11 thousand. In addition, medicinal plants are grown here. Part of the botanical garden is the Cape Martian Natural Complex.

Interesting historical buildings include Church of the Transfiguration. It was built at the insistence of the director of the Botanical Garden and opened in 1887. Resting in the Crimea, Russian monarchs with their families considered it necessary to visit this temple.

The fragrant nature of the surroundings will amaze you with its beauty. Its mystery attracts tourists Nikitsky cleft (or Nikitsky cleft). In another way, this place is called Ayan rocks. They attract the uncharted and beautiful climbers. This is a great base for training. Climbing routes have been developed for both experienced climbers and beginners.

But for the bulk of vacationers laid excursion trail. She climbs along a steep slope, drowning in a cedar grove. Moving up, you will suddenly find yourself on a flat platform, the length of which is more than two hundred meters. From all sides it is surrounded by rocks up to fifty meters high.

The width between the rocks is not more than thirty meters. Before you famous Nikitsky cleft. The rocks are entwined with green vines. Greens are very juicy and saturated. This is facilitated by its microclimate, the abundance of moisture, and the hot southern sun hardly gets here. Nearby, juniper, oak, cornel bush, strawberry, wild pear and many other plants get along well.

In the western part of the rocks, archaeologists found fragments of ancient dishes. Perhaps there were once settlements of people. The northern rock is covered with grottoes and cracks. If you are observant, you will notice that all the rocks have a different color.

Anyone traveling by personal transport can drive to the center of Yalta, and from there there is a road leading to the village. If you arrived by train or bus, you can order a taxi from the city station or use the public transport services. If a place of residence has already been determined, most often the owners are pleased to meet at the station.

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