Sandy beaches of Crimea

The sandy beaches of Crimea, if viewed on a map, are located in the east or west of the peninsula. In the south direction there are also sandy coastal zones, but for the most part they are artificial.

Beach holidays are popular because they allow you to relax well. The choice of places for such a vacation in Crimea is rather big. A variety of beach coverings allows you to choose the most suitable option.

White sand beaches often attract the attention of sophisticated tourists. Its geological features make it possible to classify the composition as a type of solid rock, crushed into fine dust over many millions of years. The material of Crimean beaches is characterized by diversity: large and small grains of sand are found here. The color of sand is from snow-white to dark beige.

The sandy beaches of Crimea are distinguished by the presence of shells and colonies of algae. Pristine and homogeneous coastal zones of the Black Sea are found at sanatoriums and recreation centers, since such an area is specially ennobled.

Rest on a well-kept sandy beach will provide vacationers with pleasant softness under their feet. You can walk barefoot along the surf line. The coastal zone is sometimes distinguished by shallow water.

A large crowd of people on such shores leads to the fact that the water becomes muddy and uncomfortable for swimming. In a period of winds, sand can obscure the eyes.

The main plus of rest in Crimea is that you do not need a visa to come here, you do not need to apply for a passport. Many places in Crimea are characterized by diverse natural views and the presence of attractions.Local steppes are mixed with picturesque cliffs, forest stands, there are waterfalls, caves, many opportunities for active work.

Sea coasts are distinguished by cleanliness in the settlements of Yevpatoriya, Yalta, Simeizbut such places are always crowded. Local beaches are good for children.

Good hotels and guest houses are best booked in advance. Many places to stay can be found in the private sector of numerous Crimean villages. If you come to the Crimea savage even without a car, right at the station you can meet those who want to rent a room or a bed. It is worth considering that the price-quality of such a rental will differ from resort hostels, so comfort lovers are unlikely to like this option.

Crimean beach service is not yet very equipped, only a few hotels have a good set of entertainment on the beach. Tourists arriving at the hotel should consider that in Crimea there is almost no all-inclusive system. For additional services often have to pay extra.

Really good beaches are rarely approached just like that, since they are private or belong to some sanatoriums, guest houses or recreation centers.

The sandy beaches of the western Crimea are considered the most comfortable. West coast villages are often compared to Mediterranean resorts. The following settlements are popular with tourists: Beregovoye, Peschanoe, Nikolaevka, Sak, Yevpatoriya. Their beaches belong to the Gulf of Kalamits.

The coastal zones of the first three settlements are accumulations of orange clay, because of it the water off the coast is cloudy. The sea temperature here is higher than in the south of the peninsula, so the season begins earlier.

In the region of Yevpatoriya, the banks and the bottom are quartz, so the water is clean, in quality suits even the most demanding people. Any village of Yevpatoriya can be a great vacation spot. For example, Karadzhinsky Bay is washed by bright blue water, and the sand here is pinkish-white.

The bays Uzkaya, Yarylgach, Bakalskaya are no less popular with travelers. There is a wide quartz coast near the village of Portovoe. This is a convenient place to relax in the Crimea with basic amenities.

East Crimea is a place for those who arrive on the peninsula by personal transport from Kerch. Local quartz beaches are washed by the Black and Azov Seas. Knowledgeable tourists note that rest on that and on the other sea gives a different impression, you need to visit the shores of both reservoirs.

On the Sea of ​​Azov and the Black Sea, sandy shores are convenient, you can drive up close by car, and the coastal bottom is shallow. In Azov, cozy sandy bays, the beaches of which are called "General's", are popular. You can’t get here by car right now, as the territory has been assigned to the Karalar Reserve.

There are other places on the Azov coast where you can drive by personal transport. For example, the village of Arabat arrow. Although the local beach is covered with shells, they do not cut their legs, so you can safely walk barefoot on the sand.

From the village of Kamenskoye begins the coast, covered with beautiful golden sand. One of the local villages is called Golden. Among the eastern Black Sea beaches, one can distinguish beaches near Kerch and near the village of Arshintsevo, Kamysh-Burun Spit, and Gorplyazh. There is a wide sandy coast near the village of Geroyevskoye.

Wild tourism lovers choose Yakovenkovo, in the summer tents are massively appearing here. Cape Takun is distinguished by dark yellow quartz, but there is only steppe around, so natural species are not attractive.

A little less sandy coastal zones are on the southern shore of the resort. You can relax in the cities of Koktebel, Alushta, Yalta, the village of New World. In the districts of Alushta and Koktebel, the sand is black and mixed with the same pebbles. The coves are small, some places are more rocky.

It is not always convenient to get to the sandy banks; some have the opportunity to travel only by water. Near Miskhor, the shores are sand and pebble, for an amateur. It’s more convenient and easiest to choose a vacation spot directly on the map of Crimea, the rating of beaches and reviews of tourists will also help.

To relax on the coast, where white sand and a clear sea, today it is not necessary to go abroad. The largest sandy beach of Crimea is washed by the Kazantip Bay. The continuous wide coast with clean sand starts from Mount Kazantip and ends at the village of Golden Sands.

Lovers of wild relaxation and those who wish comfort come to the waters of Azov. Local villages provide travelers with all the infrastructure.

The second most popular beach – Bay of the Marine Corps near the village of Resort. Theodosian Gulf washes the shores of a sandy beach with good service and infrastructure. You can relax inexpensively in the villages of Primorskoe and Beregovoe. Good resort infrastructure in Feodosia itself.

The Royal Beach, that of the New World, is also popularThis place is chosen by lovers of picturesque surroundings. Local sand is unusual - anthracite-black. Balaclava has a sandy beach called Vasili. The beaches of Orlovka, from Uchkuevka to Andreevka, are yellow. The infrastructure for tourists is good.

The beaches of Yevpatoriya are comfortable, they are sand and pebble, suitable for children. Places near the shore are shallow, there are many children's entertainment. The best city beach is the Cote d'Azur, which accommodates campers and ordinary beach lovers. The beaches of Tycoon and Oasis are popular in Evpatoria. There are volleyball courts, you can rent a scooter, catamaran, boat.

At the village of Olenevka, near the Karadzhinsky bay, crystal clear pink sand, as well as clear water off the coast. There are resort entertainment, a lot of rented housing, good service. The local most popular sandy beach is called Miami. The coast is shallow, but there are waves, so surfing is a popular local attraction.

Another nearby beach is called Belyaus». People come here to rest with tents, there is no civilization on the shore.

Bakalskaya Spit is also a coastal strip with fine sand, but fishing lovers choose this place. There are many shells on the local beach, the water near the shore is clear, but it is steep, there are frequent storms.

In Sevastopol there is a sandy beach "Uchkuevka". It is equipped with entertainment such as diving, paragliding, jet skis. Numerous coastal cafes provide inexpensive food.

Another popular Sevastopol beach – «Omega». Local entertainment is familiar to the Crimean coast. When choosing this coast, it is worth considering the presence of waves, especially in the afternoon. In windy weather, the water is cloudy.

In Crimea, there are many places with sandy beaches, each option has its own advantages and disadvantages. The pros and cons of each area will help you navigate your choice.

Despite all the inconveniences, in the summer on the sandy beaches of Crimea do not push. Even by autumn, on the banks of Yalta, Simeiz and Yevpatoriya, there is practically no free space. Wild beaches without people in Crimea, of course, still exist, but it’s difficult to get to them, and the rest will turn out even more unsettled than on the shore of a free beach in some resort town.

Rest in Crimea has both pros and cons.But for those tourists who are traveling only to sunbathe on the sandy shore, pastime can bring a lot of vivid impressions.

For example, many tourists speak of the beaches of Feodosia as not the cleanest. Near the beach shore of the port. If you move from the town a little to the south, you can find good sandy beaches, accessible for everyone to relax. For example, closer to the Kara-Dag volcano, you can swim even with children, the water here is warm already in June.

Koktebel is another coastal city with a large selection of beaches. There are also small pebble beaches, but the sea bottom will still be sandy. There are few swimmers at the beginning of the season, the water is clear.

Beaches of Sudak They are distinguished by a narrow coastline, which seems uncomfortable to many. These places are nearby, like most Crimean beaches. If one holiday destination is not to your liking, you can easily move to another.

Many positive reviews can be found on the beaches of the village of New World. Travelers note the beauty of this place. The local coastline is wide enough. The entrance to the sea is gentle, there are even specially equipped swimming areas for children.

Many places for rest are between the New World and Alushta.

There are some nice sandy beaches in Alupka. To the village of Nikolaevka can be reached by minibus from Simferopol. The beach here is partially sandy, the coast is packed with people during the season.

Slightly better beaches in Novofedorovka. From Nikolaevka it is about 15-20 minutes drive, there are fewer people on the shore.

Well-equipped places are in Saki. For example, Priboy beach is equipped for disabled people who are allowed here for free. Across the beach there are even equipped paths along which a wheelchair can pass.

When going to the Crimea for a beach vacation, you need to consider that all local shores are divided into general and restricted access for outsiders. Only clients of these institutions can get to the shores of sanatoriums and health resorts for children. At the same time, on private beaches, leisure attributes will be free. And on ordinary beaches you have to pay extra for the opportunity to use a sunbed or umbrella.

Sandy shores are definitely found in Yevpatoriya, Feodosiya and Kerch. Partially sandy shores in Alushta and Sudak. The beaches of Gurzuf, Alupka, Balaklava, Yalta cannot be considered completely sandy. There are also wild, unequipped recreational areas where you can find areas with sandy beaches.

With a careful choice of the beach, it is worth considering several nuances, for example, the size of the possible waves. They are important on the coast for surf lovers. Uniform sandy beaches are ideal for this sport.

Any sea coast is characterized by natural tides. This is an important factor, as the coast will look neater at low tide. This statement can be attributed to the places that are looked after.

The depth of the bottom near the shore is an important factor for many tourists. Someone has enough water to the waist, and someone needs great depth. The beaches of Azov are shallow, and the shores of the Black Sea can be steep.

Another important criterion for relaxation is environment. Some beaches of the Crimea look very well-groomed, and even boast a modern landscape design. Other coasts attract tourists with their pristine nature and unspoilt nature. It is these places that are not very crowded, the possibility of living in tents.

The type and type of sand on the beaches is different. It all depends on the geological composition of the sea coast itself. Small grains of sand, large quartz, yellow, pink, white - each vacationer on the peninsula can choose the most suitable corner of the coastal land.

Off the southern shores, the season begins the latest. – in early summer, but compared to other parts of the peninsula, the duration of the season is longer – until October. On the southeastern coast, the duration is shorter - until September.

In the eastern part of Crimea, the sea is quite shallow, so the water temperature warms up faster, respectively, the season begins earlier. By early May, the water temperature rises to +18 degrees. Until August, the water is stably warm - up to +25 degrees.

In the west of Crimea, the swimming season opens very early. With the establishment of warm weather, daredevils dive into the sea in early May. Karkinitsky Bay warms up very quickly. The latest opening of the swimming season is observed in Saki: swimmers are observed only in early June.

Of no small importance for tourists is the size of the coast. There are lovers of privacy in small comfortable bays, there are people who want to do beach volleyball or soccer on a wide, spacious beach. Many beaches are equipped with additional verandas and terraces.

When choosing a sea coast, it is important to consider the presence of living organisms that can be harmful in water or on land. You can protect yourself and your family from poisonous jellyfish, stingrays and snakes if you clarify information about them in advance with travel agencies or local residents.

An important moment when choosing a beach may be additional services. Will there be enough sun loungers? Are boat trips, a catamaran, a scooter necessary? “Bananas”, boats, diving - all these activities are also offered on Crimean beaches, but often for a fee.

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