Novootradnoe in Crimea: beaches and local attractions

The coast of Crimea every year attracts more and more vacationers. If you have already visited the newfangled resorts of Yalta, Feodosia and Yevpatoriya, and you want something new, we suggest you visit the small village of Novootradnoye, located in the Leninsky district of the Republic of Crimea, which is part of the Belinsky rural settlement.

This settlement is a godsend for those who are going to relax with their children. In this article, we consider all options for recreation in the village, and get acquainted with the reviews of tourists who have already rested in Novootradnoye.

Like many settlements of the Crimean peninsula, Novootradnoe appeared a very long time ago. It is first mentioned in the documentary Cameral Description of the Crimea in 1784 under the name Aji-Bai. After the annexation of Crimea to Russia in 1783, the village was empty, the Crimean Tatars emigrated to Turkey. Residents again appeared in it in 1842, on the map the village was indicated by a sign, like a small village, that is, less than five yards, and it was already considered a Russian village.

In the Commemorative Book of the Tauride Province for 1900, on the Aji-Bai farm, which was part of the Novo-Aleksandrovsky rural society, there were 11 residents, households without. With the advent of Soviet power in the Crimea, the village began to belong to the Kerch district. By the decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Council of the RSFSR of August 21, 1945, Aji Bai was renamed Novootradnoye.

The modern village is small It is located on 242 hectares, has several streets, 162 courtyards, in which 163 people live. In the holiday season, the population increases several times due to vacationers.

Novootradnoe is located on the shores of the Sea of ​​Azov, which begins to warm up already in May, and the vacation season starts here early. Tourists come here with pleasure. They are attracted not only by the cleanliness and comfort of the village.

The main advantage of this place is the beaches. Unlike the narrow Black Sea coasts, the beach in Novootradny is wide, spacious, covered with sand, and shells are occasionally found. Like vacationers and the entrance to the sea - gentle and comfortable. The only drawback can be considered lack of shade on the beach: only green olives are found here from the greenery, in the shade of which it is impossible to hide.

To protect holidaymakers from the scorching sun, the local authorities together with the residents built a small canopy with wooden benches, there are several umbrellas in the same place. And yet, when planning to relax in Novootradnoye, it is better to take an umbrella with you. In general, the beach is fun for both children and adults.

Children can ride on a "banana", "tablet", fun ride on an inflatable slide directly into the sea. Fans of extreme relaxation arrange jet ski races, ideal conditions for sailing are created on the beach. And, of course, you can just soak up on the beautiful warm sand and sunbathe. If you are hungry, at the height of the season you can buy traditional beach products in tents: corn, oriental sweets, drinks.

As in all small coastal villages, houses are located along the largest street, and visitors try to settle in the private sector, because the distance to the beach is only 50 meters.

Going on vacation to an unfamiliar place, any tourist thinks about where to stay. Novootradnoe offers several options.

• To rent housing in the private sector. This option is one of the most acceptable. Given that tourist services are the main type of income for local residents, there are a lot of rooms and houses for rent. You can rent a house with meals, and then the hostesses will pamper you every day with delicious dishes prepared from fresh products.
• To rent accommodation in the hotel by reservation. The hotel room is mainly booked by those who can not do without comfortable conditions.

In Novootradnoye, the Vizit hotel is very popular, offering visitors a swim in the pool, and a pleasant time in the restaurant.

In the boarding house "Manor Joy" meals are provided, prices are inexpensive, children can play in the fenced area. Guests can relax in the karaoke bar, and if they prefer outdoor activities, you can play sports games.

Pension "Kazantip Center" Attracted by delicious homemade food. Parents with children often relax in this boarding house, therefore, a children's menu is provided for the children. This guesthouse is also attractive with flowering trees, well-groomed by various flower beds, clean paths pleasing to the eye.

Guest rooms are also popular. in the house of the same name "Albatross". In addition to wonderful rooms, the guest house offers massage services and laundry, and for the safety of personal belongings, each room has a safe. On the territory of the guest house there are children's and sports grounds, a swimming pool, water slides.

Many book vouchers to the summer camp "Novootradnoe-1". It is noteworthy that this camp is not only for children, adults can also relax in it, for whom the mini-hotel operates. Children live in separate buildings with counselors, communicate with peers, make new acquaintances, go on camping trips under the supervision of counselors with a tent.

The camp has its own beach, bathing for children and adults is limited from the rest of the campers.And the guest house differs from other hotels and pensions in that it has a source of mineral water, which is served in the dining room with the rest of the dishes.

There are few entertainments in the village: these are mainly gatherings in cafes, pleasant conversations, relaxing on the beach. The hotel animators arrange evenings. In addition to organized pastimes in hotels and pensions, vacationers can independently organize excursions to nearby cities: Kerch, Sevastopol, Feodosia.

Of the sights of Crimea near the village there is an ancient Uzunlar rampart, Herodotus wrote about it. The remains of this ancient barrier structure once impregnable wall surrounded the entire Kerch Peninsula. Having visited this place, one can dream up about how much of everything seen and experienced this fortification keeps.

Those who love the picturesque nature can go to the unusually beautiful Karalar Park. 260 species of plants grow in the park, 29 of them are listed in the Red Book. Walking in the park, as if you get a couple of thousand years ago.

Lovers of ancient household items and jewelry are happy to visit archaeological excavations that are conducted near Novootradny on the site of an ancient estate of the III-II century BC.

Fishermen will enjoy fishing at the Kerch Reservoir. And if someone wants to relax culturally, you can go to Kerch by minibus. And there is entertainment for every taste: a cinema, cafes, shops, a market, cultural and historical monuments.

There are many ways to get to the village.

• By public transport. From Kerch by bus number 75 it is quite possible to get to the destination, there are always empty seats, there are no queues. Exit should be on the penultimate stop.
• Arriving in Crimea by plane, and landing at the airport of Simferopol, you need to get to the Kurortnaya bus station, from this station there is transport to Novootradnoye.
• Very convenient to get to by personal transport, you don’t have to rush to the bus, you can bring an unlimited number of things with you to the recreation center. From Kerch you need to go along the highway E97, then there will be a right turn to Libhnevtovka. Following this road, you can get to Novootradny.
• By taxi. Taxis are not expensive, but taxi drivers raise tariffs very high in high season. A trip from Kerch will cost about 800 rubles.

Reviews of tourists about holidays in Novootradnoye are mostly favorable: tourists note that cafes are inexpensive, there is entertainment on the beach, the sea is warm and clean, people are friendly. But the situation with the shops is completely different. Inexpensive you can buy only vegetables and fruits. All other products: juices, milk, cheese, sausages, are very expensive.

Vacationers note that the number of mini-pensions has increased in the village, because in order to attract guests, you need to create comfortable conditions and improve them from year to year.

If you decide to take a break from the city crush, feel free to go to Novootradnoe! Returning from vacation, at home you will be happy to recall the time spent in this picturesque unforgettable place.

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