All about the village of Massandra in Crimea

Having been in Crimea once, I want to return there every year. One cannot but admire the beauty of this land. Those who want to feel the special atmosphere should visit Massandra. This small village combines not only the beauty of the Crimean land. Here I want to wander for a long time along the quiet streets, breathe in the purest sea air with full breasts, admire the beauty of the mountains, enjoying the miraculous climate. And wine lovers will be able to appreciate the taste of this divine drink.

The quiet village of Massandra is located very close to the bustling Yalta. Many even consider it a suburb, although this is not entirely true. In this place there is no such noise and fuss as in Yalta or other cities of Crimea. This place is more likely for family vacations or vacations with young children.

Neighboring Massandra with Yalta, there is a village 5 km from the bustling Crimean city. The height of the village above sea level is 140 meters. Massandra is conditionally divided by the Yalta-Simferopol highway into two parts: upper and lower. Fans of hiking in the woods should settle in Upper Massandra. Almost near the last house in the village begins a forest.

The village is located at some distance from the sea coast, if you look at the map. To get directly to the seashore, you need a little walk. The village is located on the mountain, from the window you can admire the beauty of the sea, view the surroundings.

Almost nothing is known about the emergence of the village.There is evidence that the settlement has already existed since ancient times.

After the Crimea was annexed to the Russian Empire, the village of Massandra more than once changed its owners. In this area, Count M.F. Vorontsov laid the foundations of winemaking. The count appreciated all the features of the local climate and used them in production, starting the production of fortified wines.

After 1889, the main winemaker of the resort village became Prince Golitsyn, who in 1884 founded the now famous winery here.

Only 270 people lived in this village in 1926. Gradually, the population grew and by 1979 amounted to 4412 people. Currently, about 8 thousand live here.

The climate here is subtropical Mediterranean. On hot days, it is less hot than in Yalta, as there is a village in close proximity to the mountains and at some distance from the sea. In the cold season, the village is quite warm.

It is very beautiful in the village at any time of the year, but Massandra is especially beautiful in spring, when nature begins to wake up, and everything blooms. In mid-April, the air temperature reaches 15-17 degrees Celsius.

The average temperature in July is 23-24 degrees Celsius. In the afternoon, the temperature warms up to +32 degrees Celsius.

The velvet season lasts from September to October. At this time, sunny weather with a comfortable air temperature remains in the village. Many are advised to come to Massandra in the offseason, when there is already no intense heat and an influx of vacationers. In addition, the price of housing and food at this time becomes an order of magnitude lower.

In May, the water in the sea warms up to 17 degrees, in the middle of summer it warms up to 25-26 degrees, and by mid-October it has a temperature of about 17 degrees heat.

Winter is the coldest time of the year in the village. Although the air temperature is about 5 degrees Celsius, but because of the increased humidity it seems much colder.

Since the sea is in some remoteness, you have to go to it on foot or ride to the Yalta beach by transport. This holiday village is more suitable for quiet walks through the shady streets. Here you can spend hours walking around the famous park. This place has a special atmosphere. It is nice to wander along the forest paths, stopping for a rest and visiting the ancient castle.

This is a great place for thrill lovers. They should go to Ai-Petri or make an exciting paraglider flight, jump with a rope or just climb the Crimean rocks. To make a paraglider flight, you need to pay about 7 thousand rubles. A rope jump costs from 1 to 4 thousand rubles.

In Crimea, there are a huge number of unique and beautiful places that you need to visit. Many recommend going to Massandra and see local attractions, among which famous winery, Massandra park and castle. Such a vacation will not leave anyone indifferent.

Massandra wines are not in vain a hallmark of the village. To appreciate their taste and aroma, you need to visit the winery. In the cellars of the plant there is a unique collection of wines entered in the Guinness Book of Records, which totals up to 1 million bottles.

Most of the production is dessert, liqueur and fortified wines. They produce drinks only from grape varieties, it is grown on vineyards, which stretch from Foros to Sudak. In the production of wines, only classic technologies are used; in the process of processing, chemical ingredients and sugar are not added.

The winery is one of the main attractions of the resort settlement. It is as popular as the famous Massandra Palace. People come to the winery not only for excursions.Visitors have the opportunity to taste unique wines.

An old factory with a massive stone tower is more similar to an old castle. In the basement there are stone niches where the aged collection wine is stored.

The oldest wine in the collection is Jerez de la Frontera (1775). The most popular is the “White Red Stone Muscat”, which has already been repeatedly recognized as one of the best wines in the world.

A pleasant bonus will be a branded wine store, which receives products directly from the factory. Here is a huge selection of alcoholic beverages. Buyers will appreciate the pleasant prices. And also invaluable help will be provided by qualified sales consultants who will help you navigate with your choice.

You should not disregard the magnificent Massandra Palace, the construction of which was carried out since 1881 by order of Vorontsov. In 1889, the estate was acquired for Alexander III. Finished building the palace in 1902.

It is better to visit the palace in the morning when there is not a large influx of tourists. It looks very beautiful, the building is well maintained and restored. Here you can wander around the park for a long time, away from sightseeing groups, enjoying the beauty and grandeur of nature, breathing in the purest air. Unique trees grow in the park, a lot of rose bushes.

The palace is located 700 meters from the highway. Entrance to the park is completely free. The park is quite large, but well-groomed flower beds are made only in close proximity to the palace. A tour with a guide in the palace costs 350 p. It is recommended to purchase a ticket with all exhibitions. On the top floor of the building there is a large balcony, allowing you to admire the magnificent surroundings and sea views.

By the way, until 1941 there was a sanatorium in the building, then the "Stalin" cottage. In 1992, the palace became a museum house. There is a lot of wood in its decoration. Looks great brown marble fireplace made from a single piece, exquisite mirrors and furniture.

Between the village and the sea is the famous Massandra Park. It was broken on the site of the forest at the beginning of the XIX century. The area of ​​the park is 42 hectares. Majestic cedars, high cypresses and sprawling pines, juniper grow here. The air in the park is truly healing.

You can get to the village along the Yalta-Simferopol highway. If you are traveling from Simferopol, you need to buy a ticket to Yalta and then get off one stop earlier at the Upper Friendship. The bus takes about two hours. The ticket price is 150 rubles. The distance from Simferopol to Massandra is 78 km. At 7 o’clock the first buses begin to run from Simferopol, and continue to carry those who wish until 22 o’clock.

Since there is no center in the village, you need to get off at the Druzhba stop, which divides the village into two parts: upper and lower Massandra.

Fans of long trips should try to get to Massandra from Simferopol by trolley. This route will take about three hours, which can be tiring. But such a long route will allow you to admire the beauties of the South Coast.

Although this settlement is quite modest in size, there are a lot of public transport stops in it. So, from Yalta you can get here by minibuses No. 3,14, 29, 44, 106, 109, 110, as well as by trolleybuses under No. 3, 41, 42, as well as 52 and 53.

If you go to Massandra from Yalta, you need to get to the bus station, from where buses go to Massandra. The ticket price is about 12 rubles.

Massandra is a great place for a relaxing holiday. And also the village is suitable for those who do not have a solid budget. Prices here are lower than in neighboring Yalta, where you can get in a matter of minutes by minibus.

The private sector is better suited for a quiet budget holiday. The price of housing here directly depends on the influx of vacationers and on the season. So, at the peak, from July to August, the average price increases by 2-3 times than at other times of the year.

Many people prefer to choose hotels with a private beach for accommodation. There are not many hotels here, most of them are located in Nizhny Massandra near the park, almost next to Yalta.

1. Those who came to relax in a big noisy company should look for a house or a cottage in the private sector. So, a cottage for 12-14 people with a small pool will cost from 6 to 10 thousand rubles per day.
2. A small cozy house will cost from 2 to 4 thousand rubles.
3. In the guest house "Manor in Massandra Park" the price of a 3-4-bed room is 1500-1700 rubles.

Many vacationers prefer to stay in the guest house, as accommodation is provided here even with the youngest children. And there is also the opportunity to come to the resort with pets, with no additional charge for them.

Residents can cook their own meals in the shared well-equipped kitchen. The rooms are almost everywhere equipped with air conditioning, satellite TV.

Also popular with holidaymakers boarding house of the same name "Massandra". Although this complex is old and modestly furnished, the rooms provide all the comforts that work without interruption. The price for a room here is an average of 2.5 thousand rubles per room per day. The guesthouse has its own pool with a sauna. This hotel is the closest to the beach.

Fans of a more comfortable stay should choose Villa Catherine. Although the institution is located not so close to the sea, but it has all the amenities for a comfortable stay. Residents can visit the wood-fired sauna or relax by the heated pool. And also there is a cozy bar, a convenient laundry is provided, there is a parking lot.

This quiet village is a great place for families. There is where to play with children, sometimes show children's performances. There are small grocery stores. Fresh vegetables and fruits, various delicacies and sweets are sold on the market.

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