Utes Village in Crimea: location, hotels and leisure

On the Black Sea coast is a small resort village called Utes. This is a real fairy tale for those who want to spend time in an atmosphere of harmony and peace, enjoying the sea air and the grandeur of nature. The atmosphere of this place is different from most Crimean resorts. A cozy city without noise and fuss is more like the Mediterranean of Italy or France. An article will tell about the features of relaxation in this unique village.

The cliff is an unusual resort. On the map it can be found between Alushta and Partenit. Nevertheless, it is very different from these places. A number of multi-colored multi-storey buildings with a beach strip seem to be isolated from other settlements. The village is considered small even by the standards of the Crimea. The population is about 300 people.

Residential buildings are located on a hill, next to the mountains. The rest of the territory is occupied by original structures intended for tourists. The location of hotels and resorts on the coastline is an extremely good idea. Beach holidays here are the main entertainment.

In those days, it was a large and fairly developed city. The owner of these places was the Austrian prince De Lin. Under Catherine the Great, he wanted to create slave plantations on his territory. However, thanks to Count Vorontsov, the land passed into the possession of the Russian Empire.

After that, Utes became a holiday village. Manor houses and luxurious residences were built here, parks were set up. The most famous is the palace of Princess Gagarina.Modern boathouses and hotels began to appear after 2000. So the village became a summer vacation destination for everyone.

Today it is a compact, but colorful and comfortable town. There are no discos and noisy companies. This is a place for people who prefer silence. Cozy small cafes and restaurants with live music, a clean sea, the scent of pine needles, comfortable beaches without crowds of people - all this creates the impression of an intelligent “European” holiday.

The village is located 10 kilometers from Alushta and 20 kilometers from Yalta. The best way to get to it is through Alushta. If you are in Simferopol or another city of Crimea, you should first get here. In Alushta you should catch a regular bus. He will take you to your destination. There is another option. You can take a bus or trolley going to Yalta. At the stop "village Kiparisnoe" should get off.

Here you need to tune in on a long journey on foot (about 40 minutes). You can also stop a passing car or minibus if you are lucky.

Buses run on a schedule several times a day. It is better to buy a ticket in advance, as there may not be enough space. Even if you reach the Cliff itself, you will have to follow winding paths from the stop.

By car, you can reach a place from any city. For example, if you go from Simferopol, you need to adhere to the highway "E 105". You will spend about an hour on the road. If you are in Yalta, you will go by car for 30 minutes.

If you want to get to the Utes health resort, you need to go to the end. If you need a tourist area, you need to turn left for a kilometer to the sanatorium. The Santa Barbara sign will help you. Do not be surprised if you cannot park at the hotel itself. The streets of the city are too narrow, which makes it difficult to place transport. However, at the entrance there is a paid parking, which you can return to by unloading things from the car.

The climate here is mild and pleasant. The weather is usually sunny. The mountain slopes and forest thickets surrounding the village block the way to cold winds. At the same time, the proximity of the sea makes it easy to bear the summer heat. The average summer temperature is + 23 +25 degrees. The sea warms up to +20 +23 degrees. The swimming season begins in late May and ends in September.

The usual private sector in the form of houses with gardens and kitchen gardens is absent here. There are few places in the village, so the buildings are located, trying to maximize the use of each meter. A convenient accommodation option is boathouses. So called multi-storey buildings with middle-class rooms, standing on the seashore. The best is considered the central area (Santa Barbara). Here you can find housing for a family of 4 people at a price of 1,500 rubles per day. The kitchen is usually shared. Book rooms better in advance. There are special sites on the network for this.

Since the buildings are being built in all directions, the windows of some rooms may not go to the sea, but to the wall of a neighboring house. There are also false windows. Take this into account when choosing a home and specify this point in advance, especially if the price of a room is suspiciously low. There are also many hotels and guest houses in Utes. Consider some of the finest hotels on the first line.

"Inter-hotel" offers rooms "economy", "standard", "junior suite", "lux", designed for 1 or 2 people. It is possible to place a third person in the room for an extra charge. Prices - from 2000 rubles (in the summer season). The rooms are decorated with Italian-made furniture. There are air conditioners, televisions, safes, refrigerators. The windows offer a beautiful view. There is a spacious parking lot, restaurant, spa-pools.

Hotel "Arcadia" has its own beach, pool, restaurant, sauna, outdoor summer cafe. Rooms of various categories with all amenities are offered at a price of 3000 rubles.Room capacity is up to 2 people. Extra bed - 1150 rubles. Most rooms have balconies.

The Paradise Hotel offers 1- and 2-room rooms, as well as apartments (self-catering and large balcony). Each room has a refrigerator or minibar, air conditioning, TV, kettle with cups, hairdryer, safe. The hotel is 5 meters from the sea, has its own cafe with an outdoor area. Prices - from 2000 rubles (the cost depends on the number of seats and room category).

Santa Barbara is the main hotel of the village. That is what its central part is called. The hotel offers not only comfortable double rooms for staying during your vacation, but also services for organizing weddings, seminars and other events. There is a cafe, restaurant, sauna, billiard room, parking.

All rooms can accommodate extra beds. Vacationers praise the friendly and friendly staff, the cleanliness of rooms, delicious food and affordable prices (from 1000 rubles per person per day). The proximity of the beach also pleases.

Villa del Mar is a hotel with nice double rooms of different categories (from "standard" to "luxury" with its own kitchen and studio). There is the possibility of additional accommodation. A baby cot is available upon request. There are all amenities. Prices - from 3900 rubles. The beach is 70 meters away.

The embankment of the village is small and concrete. It is located in the center. There is an active trade in souvenirs. Anyone can go on a boat trip from here (there are boats and a motor ship). Also, a beautiful view of the mountains opens from the promenade. Below are several short beach areas with sun loungers and umbrellas. All of them are free, united under the general name "Cooperative".

The entrance to the water is not too comfortable, rocky. Nevertheless, it is worth noting thatThe beach areas, like the promenade itself, are well-groomed, and the water here is clear. Many are happy that it is calm, there is not a large crowd of people and an abundance of noisy attractions. Others, on the contrary, are upset by the lack of entertainment. All that the Cliff has to offer is catamaran riding and banana rental. There are also wild beach areas. These include the coast beyond Cape Plaka towards Partenit.

The main attraction of the Cliff is Bear Mountain. Once she was called the Holy. Today you can see the ruins of preserved ancient temples. On the paths of Ayu-Dag you can get to the "Artek". Interesting relic plants can be observed on the eastern slope. The bay of the village is famous for rocks with unusual names. These are “Monk”, “Trident of Neptune”, “Camel” and others. Underneath are hidden underwater caves, which are the objects of study divers.

This place is also famous for its beautiful parks. You can have a great time in the park of the Paradise Hotel. Graceful arbors and original fountains are liked by both adults and children. A delightful green zone is filled with both familiar to all and exotic plants. Many tourists like to stroll through the cozy park of the Utes sanatorium. Once it belonged to Princess Gagarina. Comfortable benches invite you to relax. Fountains and sculptures are pleasing to the eye. The aroma of pine needles heals, and sonorous trills of birds give a great mood.

It is located here princess palace. This is a spectacular Gothic building with peaked turrets. Now here is the administrative part of the sanatorium.Nearby is a sculpture created in the image of the princess. Another famous attraction is Cape Plaka. The unusual shape of the cape is noteworthy. As if two hemispheres of different dimensions form a single whole. This is a very ancient geological formation. His age is more than 150 million years. From a 50-meter height offers breathtaking views.

Fans of hiking can visit the mansion, which previously belonged to the Raevsky family. The building is made in the Moorish style. It is decorated with carved wooden elements and refined stucco molding. Now on the estate sanatorium "Karasan". It is surrounded by a wonderful park.

Cliff infrastructure is not too developed. There are few shops here. In the center there is a market with vegetables and fruits. Due to the rather high prices, fruits are often taken not by kilograms, but by the piece. In small shops you can buy souvenirs and beach paraphernalia. There are a couple of pharmacies. As for food, a vacationer can cook on his own if he rents a house with a kitchen. In this case, experienced tourists are advised to buy products in shopping centers of Alushta. In their opinion, this way you can save and buy products of better quality.

If you are staying at a hotel or sanatorium, you can visit the restaurant or cafe on the premises. There are few independent catering establishments in the village. There are several restaurants. The best recognized "Santa Barbara", "Crown" and "Atlantic." It is worth noting that the prices here are quite high.

The Santa Barbara complex also includes a dining room. The cost of dishes here, of course, is more moderate. However, vacationers complain about too small portions. Tourists praise the cafe "Katyusha." It is located on the waterfront.

Also near the beach area there is a pizzeria and cheburechnaya. Evening vacations in the village are not very diverse. You can just take a walk while enjoying the sea air. You can sit in a small restaurant, savoring the legendary Crimean wine and admiring the magical sunset. Relaxing music will create an appropriate mood. After 10 pm in the village there is silence.

As for children, they are entertained only in some local hotels and pensions. For example, the animators of the Utes sanatorium hold fun games, quizzes, and competitions. Especially children like a variety of quests.

Tourists speak about the village of Utes ambiguously. This place alone seems too small, boring and unreasonably expensive. Others praise a unique holiday in a quiet resort. They bring interesting photographs with them and then more than once return to this cozy village.

In the next video, you will find a colorful presentation of the Crimean resort village of Utes.