Oreanda in Crimea: choice of accommodation, attractions and beaches

Crimea, namely its southern coast in the literal sense of the word is "dotted" with villages and small towns, which eventually became resort places. And the village of Oreanda is no exception. Its name translates as “rocky”, since there are many sheer cliffs.

Oreanda is an urban-type settlement located on the southern coast of Crimea. The village is located on the Black Sea coast, 5 km from Yalta. It rises above the sea at 197 meters. Through it laid the Yalta-Alupka highway. This village is located between Gaspra and Livadia as part of large Yalta and is a typical resort for the southern coast of Crimea. It has very comfortable and large beaches, pebbles are small and pleasant.

Going there is for people who do not like noisy and active holidays, on the contrary, quiet and measured. Also, the village is perfect as a health option, in Oreanda there are sanatoriums. Here it will be possible to combine rest and treatment.

Oreanda has 2 parts - Upper and Lower. Everything necessary for tourists is located in Nizhnyaya (restaurants, supermarkets, pier). Upper Oreanda is located behind Simferopol highway. Local residents live there. But if all this had not happened, then this did not constitute any problems, since Yalta is very close, it is possible to reach it even on foot.

Since the village of Oreanda is quite small, there is very little place for long walks.It is convenient for a comfortable approach to the sea. Almost all hotels overlook the embankment; there are also small shops with various trifles. The promenade is quite long and decorated with arches. There is also a pier where boats are moored. They are one of the varieties of transport.

The main beach of the village is called Golden. And this name was appropriated not because there is such a shade of sand, but because the beach is covered with pebbles, whose suppliers are rich. Some people claim that it was used in construction, it was very expensive. But there are those who adhere to such a story: shortly before the Crimea joined Russia, a ship crashed near the village, on which a certain leader with a lot of gold fled to Turkey. And after the ship collapsed, residents saw that the coast was covered with gold coins.

Golden beach of natural origin. Crushed stone is not added there specifically to strengthen the shore. On pebbles you can safely walk without shoes. The length of the beach is approximately 400 meters, and the width is also quite large. But at the very peak of the season it can be a bit crowded. It has a well-developed infrastructure and a very convenient entrance. There are also awnings, sun loungers, umbrellas, changing rooms and fresh water.

On the beach there are small cafes and a grocery stall where you can buy various little things. There are also various attractions. There are wild beaches near Oreanda, there is nothing there, and there are large stones on the shore. If you like silence, then this option will suit you.

The village of Oreanda since 1825 is owned by the royal family. And to be more precise, the village belonged to Empress Alexandra Fedorovna. Such a present was made by Nicholas II to his wife. The first building was a rotunda (cylindrical shape), which still exists. And the Tsar’s path was laid past her.

The palace itself burned down. And then the Lower Oreand sanatorium was built in its place. Although you will not see the palace, you can take a walk through the palace park. The park is a landmark of the village. You won’t get tired of walking on it. Walking around it, you can see all its beauties, the palace itself, and Livadia is not far away.

Not far from the admiral's house, is located the current Church of the Protection of the Holy Virgin. The directions for the construction were given by the Grand Duke Konstantin Nikolaevich. One of the attractions is the rock mast. It is divided into halves, and at the base there is a cave, the presence of ancient people was discovered in it. And on the Cross Rock, which is located near the Rotunda, you can see the ruins of an ancient fortress and monastery.

The main task that must be solved before the trip is where to live during the holidays. There are several housing options: hotels, motels, the private sector (apartments or guest houses). There are several hotels and resorts in the village. One of the most popular is a resort with an amazing design. "Lower Oreanda." It is located in a beautiful park, near the coast.

The sanatorium positions itself as multidisciplinary. You can not only relax there, but also heal. The sanatorium has modern equipment for water and mud therapy, a biochemical laboratory, as well as equipment for functional diagnostics.

To get to the village, you can use public transport. He goes only from Yalta. If you arrived in Simferopol, then you cannot immediately go to Oreanda, for a start you will need to get to Yalta.And from there already on the bus, he does not go on the best route, because of this, the whole journey will take more than half an hour. And if you choose a taxi, you will be in the village in 15 minutes.

It’s worth going to Oreanda only if if you like to relax in silence, seeing beautiful views around you, and not noisy parties. Therefore such a place Great for families with children. Here you can completely relax and enjoy your vacation.

A video story about one of the attractions of Oreanda see below.