Rest in Crimea in the village of Solnechnogorsk

The village of Solnechnogorsk is located near Alushta, on the Ulu-Uzen river, near the Black Sea. The village is provided with a developed tourist infrastructure, as well as transport links with nearby towns. Geographically, it is the southern coast of Crimea, which is picturesque.

The southern coast of Crimea is a popular resort area, which includes a variety of resort towns. They are actively chosen by numerous tourists for spa treatment and beach holidays. The village of Solnechnogorsk is not crowded, unlike Alushta or Sudak, here you can always find a place to spend a vacation. The village is located 24 km from Alushta and 60 km from Simferopol, and the local population here is about 1000 people. Historical people settled in this area back in the 9th – 10th centuries, a point on the map was called Xero Potamo.

Later, the settlement was called Kuru-Uzen and was inhabited by Ottomans. For this period, the administrative settlement was part of the Sudak Kadylyk Sanjak Kef. Until 1774, the settlement belonged to the Crimean Khanate, but then local residents were evicted to the region of Priazovye.

During the reign of Catherine II, the village was included in the Simferopol district, and later assigned to the Akmeist district of the Novorossiysk province. By 1800, Kuru-Uzen became part of the Arginsky volost of the Simferopol region. Later, the village was part of the Yalta, Alushta, and Karasubazar districts.

The village of Solnechnogorsk has been called since 1945. During this period, Crimean Tatars were deported to Central Asia, new settlers from Stavropol and Krasnodar appeared in the settlement. Since the village was originally Tatar, Islam was actively developing in the settlement, today a modern mosque operates here. Now the village covers an area of ​​834 hectares, includes 15 streets. Malorechenskoye is practically adjacent to the village from the north-eastern side, and the village of Generalskoye is 7 km away.

Climatic features of the area are associated with its geographical location. The southern coast of Crimea belongs to the subtropics, therefore it is dry and hot. There are almost no winds, as the area is hidden by the surrounding rocks. Throughout the year, temperatures rarely drop below zero, and in the summer months the heat is kept up to +30. The place is not in vain received such a name, because there are almost no clouds here.

The swimming season in Solnechnogorsk begins in May, and lasts until September. Local weather has healing properties, so this place is chosen for the treatment of many chronic diseases. The healing properties of the area were appreciated by asthmatics, people with heart ailments, people with vascular diseases. Humidity here, unlike the Yalta coast, is moderate, and the climate is similar to the Mediterranean.

Getting to Solnechnogorsk in Crimea is easier from Alushta. There is a large bus station from which a variety of transport departs. If the journey begins with a flight, then you will have to choose a route to Alushta at the airport of Simferopol. It is worth considering that most routes depart from the old terminal, despite the presence of a new point. The old terminal must first be reached by Simferopol city transport. If you decide to go ashore for the first time, it is more convenient to get from Simferopol airport by taxi. In order for the fare to be optimal, you need to make an order in advance.

If you don’t want to complicate, you can choose a route from the new terminal, which leaves three times a day and its final stop is the village of Rybachye. A lot of transport to Solnechnogorsk leaves from the bus station in Simferopol.

From the bus station, you can choose routes to Malorechensky or Rybachy, they all stop in Solnechnogorsk. Every hour flights depart to Alushta. From here you can move to suburban routes and also quickly reach your destination.

If traveling by car and there is a navigator map, choose a route along the E-97 highway. On this road you get from the new bridge, you can move along it to Feodosia. At the village of Nasypnoye, do not miss the left turn, and then follow the signs to Solnechnogorskoe. The road is narrow, it is a serpentine with steep mountain passes. The area is very picturesque, the trip will be interesting.

Guest houses at affordable rental prices are located in the village along the main street, which is also a highway. Hotel prices start at 800 rubles for one place in a room per person. Hotel services are standard, only the window views are varied, some guest houses have terraces and pools.

Private sector - housing that can be rented from 300 rubles per person per day. It is less comfortable, but there is a dining room or shared kitchen, as well as the opportunity to use basic amenities. Higher class accommodations are hotels. It is very comfortable here, and the cost will be from 1500 rubles per day per person.

Thrifty vacationers choose bases or campsites.Such places are closer to the northern part of Solnechnogorsk, they are located right on the shore. In summer, campsites are full of people who prefer a camping experience. There is no need to pay for the rental at all, but the terms of accommodation are rather ascetic.

There is an official car camping "Sunny", it is equipped with electricity and water, but for the place you will have to pay an additional rent - about 400 rubles. For the same money you can find a good comfortable place in the private sector.

There are in Solnechnogorsk and health pensions. The main advantages of the institutions are as follows:

• provision of transfer;
• availability of free parking;
• entertainment for children;
• private beach;
• comfortable living conditions.

The largest beach in the village of Solnechnogorsk - "Central". In part, it is even located right on the Alushta-Sudak highway. The descent to the beach is steep, but there are comfortable steps, and on the shore there is sand, partly pebbles. The shore is gentle, but there are stones at the bottom, so it is better to walk in shoes. On the beach, you can rent a scooter or a banana, a deck chair or an umbrella. Since there are no winds in the area, the surface is almost always calm.

The main gathering place on Tsentralny beach is surf school. Here you can choose a mask and fins, rent a rug, an umbrella, dine in a cafe. Right on the shore there are several guest houses, rooms in which are available for rent cheaply.

Another nice beach in Solnechnogorsk is private and belongs to the boarding house "Dawn". A beautiful concrete staircase with cypresses, cacti and flowering oleanders around leads to the beach.

There are fewer people, and therefore quiet and calm. The water is amazingly transparent, the shore is clean, it is pebbly and sandy. There are no sun loungers here, so it is recommended to bring everything you need for a beach holiday.

In Solnechnogorsk there are wild beaches where there are places to relax for all sunbathers. For example, spontaneous wild camping appears in the summer at a local mountain pass, which is located in the eastern part of Solnechnogorsk. The area is hidden in the shade of trees, so lovers of this pastime will not have to "fry" in the sun. The descent to the beach is a mountain trail, there are no amenities.

No snow-white sandy beaches can be found in Solnechnogorsk. Sandy places, if any, look gray. Locals associate this effect with a nearby highway, the movement along it, by the way, is quite intense. A beach holiday in Solnechnogorsk is a good budget option for lovers of relative peace.

The main local attractions, of course, are the promenade and mountains. One of the unusual ones is the forest park of satire and humor. There are no official tours here, so there are usually not many people. You can walk in the shadow of the paths yourself, as well as easily get acquainted with the local sculptural compositions. Against the background of gypsum concrete works, you can take pictures, entrance to the park is free.

Another famous attraction of Solnechnogorsk - Mount Demerdzhi. Excursions from various parts of Crimea are sent to her, and photographs can be seen at many vacationers on the peninsula. The mountain is considered a chameleon, as its elephants change color depending on the direction of sunlight. The valley is also called mysterious, and according to local legends there are ghosts. The local slopes really have a bizarre shape, but they have arisen due to frequent earthquakes in the surrounding area.

Natural beauty lovers will be interested Mountain range Karabi Yayla. There are karst funnels and natural caves here.The area was chosen by cavers who tell and show the found remains of ancient animals. Fans of Crimean wines will be interested in the tasting room "Seventh Sky". Its design attracts numerous groups of tourists, and inside there is even a wine museum. In the excursion you can not only get acquainted with the exposition, but also try, and also listen to a lecture on the history of the development of winemaking in Crimea.

Popular are the aquarium and dolphinarium in Alushta, the ancient structure of Aluston with the park "Crimea in Miniature", as well as other attractions that are included in various excursion programs.

Spending time in Solnechnogorsk can be varied, there are not only beaches, but also other places, namely:

• museums and monuments;
• monasteries and interesting places;
• fortresses and reserves;
• caves and bays;
• waterfalls, lakes and mountain capes.

You can go from Solnechnogorsk with an excursion program where there will be especially a lot of entertainment for both children and adults. In the vicinity of the village itself there are traditional beach activities.

Solnechnogorskoye is chosen by lovers of natural recreation, such attractions are really beautiful here. Local beaches are free, provide the following range of characteristic resort entertainment:

• water slides of various configurations;
• riding a banana;
• bike and motorcycle rental;
• rent a paraglider or parachute.

The local underwater world can be seen with a mask and fins. To get to the underwater grottoes, you need scuba gear. Various fish, crabs, mussels, and raps are found in the sea. Seascapes here successfully combine with mountain beauties, the air is clean, and the water is clear. The following infrastructure conditions have been created for an excellent holiday:

• shops and markets;
• mail, telegraph, telephone;
• pharmacies and dispensaries;
• entertainment centers.

The village of Solnechnogorsk is recommended by 82% of vacationers, positively noting the nature, climate, infrastructure, ecology and culture. Of the advantages, there is a large selection of beaches, affordable housing at any time. Regular tourists advocate the best comfort of this place, in comparison with the crowded Alushta. At the same time, the entertainment of a large resort remains just as affordable. Fans of natural beauty speak well of the local serpentine road, which immediately offers beautiful views.

Of the negative, storms are observed that occur in September and bring seaweed to the local shores, due to which garbage accumulates in the water. Many different excursions go from Solnechnogorsk, and you can choose the right one right on the stand, which is located on Central Beach. Bus excursions can be diversified by boat trips.

Of the negative reviews, there are reports of high food prices, but the phenomenon is characteristic of the entire southern coast of Crimea, especially in season. Pedestrians in Solnechnogorsk is not very convenient, since there are practically no sidewalks, and traffic is very intense. But this is also a characteristic feature of Crimean villages. In the heat, there may be interruptions in drinking water, which "goes" to irrigate local vineyards, so you have to use purchased water, but motorists stock up on water in advance.

A beach close to the road is convenient for motorists, the absence of pedestrian zones is considered a negative phenomenon for some and a positive factor for other vacationers.

In the next video, you can walk around the village of Solnechnogorsk.