Description of a quiet bay in Crimea
“Quiet Bay” is an amazing, unique Crimea beach located in a panoramic square of the same name. It is located near the city of Koktebel and near the village of Ordzhonikidze, closer to the east of the cape, which is called the Chameleon.
As a rule, tourists who prefer privacy and not crowded places choose “Quiet Bay” as a place famous for its tranquility, remoteness from tourist pomp and a delightful sandy beach.
Many people prefer to stay in Koktebel for a couple of days and call on this beach out of sheer curiosity. Some come here purposefully and set up camp, resting their bodies and souls. Here is a welcoming quiet sea, enchanting landscapes and the most wonderful weather conditions for a beach holiday.
What is this "Quiet Bay"?
This unique beach, which is very short, is only 2 km long, which makes a big difference with the competing neighboring beaches, Dead Bay and Provato, which are much longer. A visit to this place is the best possible pastime in the places of the town of Koktebel. A clean sandy beach with no less clear water offers unique views of hilly areas, mountains and clouds.
A cape called the Chameleon surrounds Quiet Bay in the west, and another shore helps him in the east., which has not yet been given a name, but nevertheless it is already famous for coming to the beach tightly, protecting it from rough waves.
The water in the bay is very shallow, and thanks to the hot weather it warms up very quickly, delighting with its ideal swimming temperature.This place is wonderful for children, as the depth of the water seems to be created for a vacation with the family. Vacationing kids love the “Quiet Bay” very precisely because of its shallow water, because you can always splash around, and there is no chance for danger.
The maximum depth that you can feel is with human growth, and then the deepening ends at a fairly large distance. For those who are very afraid of water, children, the elderly and beginner swimmers, the waters of this place will be just a gift.
Beach arrangement
If you expect that this tourist place will be strewn with shops with magnets and souvenirs, then we hasten to disappoint you - absolutely no infrastructure in the "Quiet Bay" is not observed. As a rule, sometimes they open a summer cafe seasonally, hold music parties and put up tents, but this is more an exception than a rule.
Previously, the entrance to the beach was paid, but now reforms have been carried out on the peninsula, and the authorities open the entrance without charging any additional fee.
However, there are some strict rules.
- It is not possible to enter the beach by car. Already on the spot you will see a guard post and a fence - then you will only have to move on foot.
- If you want to pitch tents, you must pay extra for this pleasure.
- It is forbidden to do any harm to local nature: you cannot engage in amateur activities in the form of fishing, make fires and make firewood for them, cutting down the already rare trees of the bay. If you still want to cook food on fire and sing songs by the fire, you have to take a barbecue with you.
It is worth noting that recently you can see that the guard post is empty and no one is guarding the place, and the gates are often simply cleaned, and many tourists manage to drive to the beach itself by vehicle.
It is recommended to follow these simple rules because they are generally very logical, and created only to provide tourists with a safe and comfortable stay and to preserve the surrounding nature. Therefore, purely for human reasons, there is no sense in looting and pollution of a clean beach with car exhaust and traces of tires and engine oil.
If this is your first trip to Quiet Bay, and you are interested in interactive things, Quiet Bay has different groups on social networks: there all the tourists who plan to visit this fabulous place communicate, as well as those for whom a trip there is a common thing, and they will be happy to tell the "chips" of relaxation in the bay. In groups you can read a lot of new things, as well as exchange views and create friendly joint plans if you decide to cooperate with someone for a trip.
Important details for relaxing in the bay
It seems that in the nature near the beach, away from work and city bustle, there will be no worries, but still there is nothing ideal. It will be very useful for you to know that the beach of Quiet Bay has very interesting features, and you should definitely prepare for them if you want to spend your holidays perfectly.
- There is no dry closet, and indeed no toilet or place where you can retire for "important matters."
- Lack of electricity.
- The beach is in the open sun. Rare trees can hardly save you from the scorching rays with their shadow. Therefore, you need to think in advance about how you will protect yourself from the sun - maybe take a special umbrella, or your tent will have a dense roof made of dark protective fabric.
- There are no containers for garbage collection. You need to stock up on your own trash bags, bags or boxes to clean up after yourself. Think about it in advance so as not to leave a mess.
- Remember that “Quiet Bay” is only salt water. There are no sources of clean water suitable for drinking. You can draw water only to wash the dishes or any other household items.Nevertheless, there is a small creek that flows a little further from the guard point, but it is surrounded by a swamp, and it is almost impossible to get to this creek without a certain knack. Therefore, think about why and how much pure water you will need - stock up on bottles or better large multi-liter containers for drinking water.
If, however, you encounter a situation where the water you brought in has run out and you need more - which happens very often - then you have to return to Ordzhonikidze or Koktebel, where you can buy new supplies.
Summarizing all of the above, it is worth saying that like any tourist traveling to a "wild" place, you should make sure that your vacation is as comfortable as possible:
- get the necessary little things: toilet paper, barbecue + everything for him, matches or a lighter;
- stock up on the necessary amount of food, clean drinking water and clothing;
- bring everything so that your sleep is comfortable and safe - do not forget that no one canceled mosquitoes!
What is the attraction of “Silent Bay”?
Of course, all tourists travel first of all to marvel at the magical landscapes and stay away from the routine of city life. An extraordinary cape called the Chameleon is another source of inspiration and curiosity for many tourists who dream of seeing it.
He is called a Chameleon precisely because the sandbank changes its color depending on the time of day, and it has a very interesting shape, reminiscent of the chameleon's lizard itself. How does the cape change colors? This is due to the fact that solid clay structures of shale formation reflect the sun's rays in different ways, thereby changing the color of the cape.
How can I get to the beach?
If you are a happy owner of your own car, you can drive to your destination by a dirt road, which is also used by public transport.
By bus, you can also get to the bay. First get to Koktebel, and from there regularly go routes. Sometimes a special minibus runs, but the schedule is rather unstable.
The road there is in itself very picturesque and not at all exhausting. You can even walk if you are not afraid of the 3-kilometer distance from Koktebel to the beach itself. In an hour you will conquer this distance and get to the beach of Quiet Bay. But it's worth it, and you will be truly rewarded for your efforts when you get to this outlandish land.
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