Rest in Semidvorye in the Crimea
Semidvorye is a resort village of the Crimean peninsula, which has a very small number of inhabitants. In fact, Semidvorye is not an ordinary village, because it consists of a whole complex of tourist points for vacationers. Here you can find guest houses, campsites, apartments and houses for rent, as well as boathouses and expensive apartments.
Where is?
Semidvorye is a part of the Alushta urban district, not far from it there are quarters of the microdistrict of Alushta - Alexandria cottages. The village is only 52 kilometers from Simferopol, and therefore getting to it will not be any problem. Also nearby are such settlements as Satera, the village of Radiant, Solnechnogorsk, which are also resort places.
History reference
To fully enjoy the place of stay, you need to know its history, albeit superficially. Seven Yard appeared on topographic maps as early as 1893, as a small settlement on the outskirts of the island.
After this, the place is mentioned in the manuscripts of V. Kh. Kondaraki. He called this place Ed-ev or Heptasnitium, which just means "7 yards" from the Greek language. But the famous Crimean local historian in his writings did not indicate the exact number of yards or families. Kondaraki suggested that in ancient times there could be a Sarmatian settlement.
Local historians also suggest that the number "7" in the name of the settlement does not indicate the number of yards, but is a kind of symbolic protection that protects residents from misfortunes and illnesses. In a large number of peoples living in the southeastern part of Europe, the number "7" has a sacred meaning. This theme is found in folklore tales, tales and songs.But the exact number of inhabitants of the Seven-yard was not known until the beginning of the 20th century. At the beginning of this century, the permanent local population was literally counted in units. The 2001 census showed the presence of 11 permanent inhabitants in the Semidvorye. Since then, the situation has changed, today about a hundred people live here. All adults are employed in the tourism business.
Housing
In general, the concept of a resort village became relevant for the Seven Yards after the Second World War. A whole network of sanatoriums was located here, where the military and workers recovered and recovered after many years of war. The largest of the sanatoriums continues to stand to this day, its name is "Semidvorye".
This complex has a colossal territory of 16 hectares with parks and gardens that have rare plants in their collection. You can fully enjoy them during frequent excursions and regular walks.
The rooms in the main building are equipped with everything you need, the rooms themselves are in excellent condition, cosmetic repairs are regularly carried out there. Also available to visitors are a restaurant, a beach, sports fields, a cinema, shops, cafes and entertainment points with attractions.
Even in choosing a hotel in Semidvorye, you just need to turn your attention to the Morskoy boarding house.
There you will be provided with excellent service, two meals a day and a large swimming pool on site.
As for the rooms, they are always clean, with good repair and equipment. The hotel has numerous playgrounds, parking lots, a gym, as well as places where you can spend time with the whole family.
Another popular stopping place for tourists is Hotel "Vasco"that is located on the shore.
The main feature of this place is the beach. In this hotel he is just beautiful. Pure, smooth, Crimean stone will bring you real comfort and hours of enjoyment under the hot sun. The rooms are not full of luxury, as the main emphasis is on active and beach vacations outside the rooms.
Similar services are offered to tourists and hotel complex "Hellas". There is a beach with a lot of free umbrellas and sun loungers. Vacationers are under the constant protection of professional lifeguards. There is also a free electric car service for guests who will be taken anywhere in the hotel complex. Restaurants of various price categories are also popular.
If we talk about guest houses, then the best can rightfully be considered house "On Krasnoflotskaya". This place is perfect for those people who do not like the noisy life of tourists, and they prefer proud quiet loneliness. It is never noisy here. A small number of vacationers, modern repairs, homeliness and affordable prices are just a few of the many advantages of this place.
Of course, there is always the opportunity to stay in the private sector. Many owners stand with signs even at the station of Simferopol, no less than they are in the village itself. The private sector is a good budget option for those who do not want to depend on anyone.
What to see?
It should immediately be noted that there are no full-fledged excursion programs in Semidvorye. All of them are located in five-minute availability in Alushta, where you can buy tours to different points of the Crimea with the help of special agencies. From Seven Yards, it is recommended to go to the New World, where you can enjoy the beautiful views.opening from the Golitsyn trail and breathe in the fresh air of the juniper grove.
And if you want an active holiday, you can take a bus from Semidvorye to Sudak, there is the best and largest water park. You will have no problems with transport, as the highway runs nearby and buses run on it around the clock.
Although the Semidvorye does not have any places for outdoor activities, besides the sea itself, of course, there are several unique natural sites. TO they can safely be attributed to the most picturesque mountain of Crimea - Demerdzhi. On it, in addition to breathtaking species and rare plants, there is the well-known Valley of Ghosts. The valley consists of many stone sculptures of natural origin. Stone sculptures have been standing here for more than one hundred years, their feature is an unusual form in which each person will find something of his own.
Many find in sculptures similarities with animals, people, weapons, and mythological creatures. Also a feature of these figures is their periodic "return to life." During the day, when the sun changes its position, stone natural sculptures under the influence of light and shadow also begin to change their image, shape, "character". Tourists, to see this phenomenon, are ready to stay on the peaks of Demerdzhi all day. Because of this, temporary camping is allowed in some parts of the mountain.
Not far from the Valley of Ghosts is another unique natural attraction. This is the valley of the Soter River with its decorations - stone mushrooms. Such formations are not too rare in the world, and are found in many countries, but all of them are connected not only by the shape of the stone figures, but also by their origin. Stone mushrooms are formed in a natural way, under the influence of water and air erosionthat have different effects on different types of rocks. Thus, the leg of a stone mushroom appears. Hat stones that are on top do not erode too much, so they were able to maintain their original appearance. Even now, these days, one can observe the emergence of new figures. But this process is very long and can take decades.
The magnificent flower gardens and beams in the surroundings of the Sotere Valley are very popular. This collection of beautiful and rare plants favors the cure of a number of pulmonary diseases: bronchial asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, sarcoidosis, and even tuberculosis. To get a healing effect, just a few hours of walking is enough, it is better to do them alone, in silence. If you are afraid to get lost, then numerous hiking trails have been trodden to your aid.
If you just want to relax and unwind on the cleanest beaches of the Semidvorye, then for this you need sunbeds, as the beaches here are filled with large pebbles. The beaches of the resort village are just perfect for sunbathing, but don’t be zealous - on this coast of the Crimea the sun is especially active, and therefore, with long tanning, you can get sunstroke and burns.
You can also go diving in this place. The entrance to the water is gentle and without sharp stones, and not far from the coast, many different animals live in the sea, which will brighten up your vacation at the resort with new impressions.
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