Sights and features of rest in Ponizovka in Crimea

Ponizovka is a small resort village of urban type, which is located about 30 km from Yalta. It belongs to the southern coast of Crimea. Transport accessibility of Ponizovka is not very developed, so the car will be the most convenient way of moving. Another option for access to Ponizovka can be a transfer from the airport, which is organized by the owners of local resort complexes.

The closest settlement to Ponizovka is the town of Simeiz. In the town there are many diverse sanatoriums, which are famous for good anti-TB treatment. Local specialized health resorts are divided by territorial basis.

Simeiz is famous for hectares of parks left over from the pre-revolutionary era. Sovetskaya Street stretches from Simeiz itself, which is a continuation of Ponizovka. In this direction, Mount Biryuk-Isar rises almost in the center of Ponizovka. On the west side of Ponizovka there are also mountains that simultaneously hang over Foros.

A characteristic feature of Ponizovka is the bay leaf plantations. Holidays in Ponizovka itself were once considered elite, so thousands of mansions appeared here, which today have turned into good apartments for tourists. Local beaches are not comfortable, they are mostly rocky, and the banks are steep. Along with pebble beaches, there are equipped places where access to the sea is possible on concrete steps.

It is unlikely to lie comfortably on a stepped shore. There is no entertainment on local beaches, so here, in comparison with other places, it is relatively calm. Vacationers in Crimea appreciated beaches of Simeiz.

The history of the Ponizovka dates back to about the 1st century AD. In the VIII-IX centuries there was a monastery fortress Kuchuk-Isar. Later, the beauty of the area was appreciated by the nobles; in Ponizovka there are many houses of famous people. The origin of the name of the village has several versions. For example, in the area the Ponizov brothers were active.

For oceanologists, the term "lowering" refers to underwater currents. They are on the local shore, and a whole station has been built to study them. The banks of Ponizovka are strewn with mussels, they are even specially grown on mussel towers, and then treated to local cafes.

Ponizovka presents a developed tourism infrastructure. It rents not only the private sector, but also good facilities. One of the modern Mriya Resort hotels appeared here in 2014. For guests, about 500 rooms are provided, as well as separate houses. Local treatment programs are diverse. An airport shuttle is available to the hotel. Accommodation at the Mriya Resort hotel is expensive, but even during the season you can choose cheaper options.

Locals offer rental rooms, beds, summer houses, whole cottages with amenities. For instance, guest house of the same name "Ponizovka" characterized by comfortable conditions.

All rooms with private bathrooms, for guests there is an equipped kitchen, a spacious terrace with barbecue, as well as space for cars. Equipped pebble beach is a few meters from the mansion. Three-story wooden buildings base "Artemis" will attract the attention of lovers of natural beauty. This place has the status of an eco-hotel, as it is located in the relic grove zone. At the disposal of local residents are a swimming pool, billiards, spa complex.

The cost of renting private housing in Ponizovka varies depending on the remoteness of the coast. It can be from 150 rubles per day per person. Private traders adapted their homes to accommodate guests, so they provide all the basic amenities.

The main entertainment in Ponizovka is the beach and the natural beauties that span the local surroundings. Entertainment for children can be found in the Mriya Hotel, where the Dreamwood Amusement Park is located. Local organize camping trips to Pilaki volcano (he is inactive) the rock of Iphigenia and the Pass of the Devil's Stair. Outside the village in Simeiz works water park "Blue Bay". Both adults and children come here. Here everyone will find entertainment to their liking.

Tourists are told about the rock of Iphigenia by an ancient Greek legend related to the sacrifices of the goddess Artemis. However, geologists determine the age of the rock at 150 million years, because the hill appeared as a result of the action of volcanoes. The layers of the earth's crust formed characteristic steps.

Devil's Pass is another interesting place for curious tourists. It has another name - a ladder for giants. According to local legend, this is a man-made structure of ancient Tauris, but in fact it is a natural artifact. Huge limestone blocks due to landslides and earthquakes began to resemble steps. Frequent winds and drafts in local caves completed the work of nature, and people adapted the trail for their needs. Once upon a time along a convenient path horses with small carts could pass.

If you do not get to the village of Ponizovka by car, you will have to choose a route from Simferopol, since all planes in Crimea arrive here. Now this air harbor is equipped with a new modern terminal. From Simferopol will have to move to Yalta. Buses run regularly to this city, so there will be no particular difficulties in finding the necessary route.

The approximate cost of tickets is 400 rubles.Bus stations are closer to the railway station, you can get to it by local public transport. Simferopol has a developed transport infrastructure.

You can get to Ponizovka from Anapa or Krasnodar by intercity buses that depart to Yalta. A shuttle bus 107 runs from Yalta, which can be accessed directly on the highway. A route to Simeiz is also suitable, but you will have to walk a little from this settlement, about 1 kilometer. If there is no need to save money, then it is most convenient to get from the airport to Ponizovka by taxi. Official rates - 25 rubles per 1 kilometer. To hire an inexpensive vehicle, you need to place a transfer order in advance.

If a personal car is provided for travel, you can optimally calculate the path from Kerch. From Kerch to Feodosia you need to travel along the federal highway E97. At the village of Nasypnoe, you need to turn onto the P29 highway. You will have to move along this road all the way to Alushta. Next, you need to turn onto the E105 highway and move to Yalta. From here, the H19 highway leads to Ponizovka. The cost of rest in Ponizovka will be cheaper than the Yalta, but on average prices are higher than in other villages of the peninsula. Fans of Yalta choose Ponizovka, as numerous excursions depart from here.

Tourists respond positively to catering in the village. There are modern restaurants, there is even one private brewery. Guests are served dishes of Oriental, European, Asian cuisines. Lunch or dinner in the restaurant will cost 1000 rubles. You can sit in a cafe well for 500 rubles. A set lunch in the dining room or in the kitchen of the private sector will be served for 150-200 rubles.

Holidays in Ponizovka are chosen by both budget tourists and those who are accustomed to fashionable conditions. For example, “Mriu” is advised to those who are used to foreign hotels with high comfort of service. Local sanatoriums are located in quiet and beautiful natural places. Rest in them is not suitable for those who, in addition to treatment, are looking for some other entertainment. Spa tours are expensive, and for a good place on the beach you need to come in the early morning. A spa holiday cannot be called comfortable due to unprofessional staff.

Holidays in Ponizovka are not recommended for families with small children, as the pebble beaches and the rocky bottom of the shore will not be very comfortable for the kids. About rest in the private sector are also not very flattering reviews. Holidays in Ponizovka will be appreciated by those who value a clean seashore, peace and quiet. It will be convenient for those who move on their own cars. By transport you can drive to the very shore.

Those who visited Ponizovka in a private car recommend the place to other tourists with 100% confidence, positively noting the nature, climate, ecology and culture. There are negative reviews, but they are mostly about the unsettled beach infrastructure. The climate in Ponizovka is recommended for people with diseases of the pulmonary system. It is similar to the Mediterranean, but differs in moderate humidity. At the peak of the season it is hot and dry, calm, almost always above +30 degrees. Rains are rare, come closer to autumn, but usually these are real showers.

Watch a video walk along the beach in Ponizovka in the next video.