All about Cape Kazantip in Crimea

Cape Kazantip is a unique nature reserve, which is visited annually by thousands of tourists. Immediately set the points and recall that the ring reef no longer has any connection with the sensational project-festival “Kazantip”. The vibrant nightlife gave way to a calm and sporty vacation, which is why the cape is now distinguished by a rather severe, strict beauty, which people from all over the world admire.

The cape acquired its name for a long time. The Crimean Tatar words kazan - "cauldron" and tyup - "bottom" formed the basis, which together merges into the "bottom of the boiler". The reason was not some kind of legend associated with witches and their terrible boiling cauldrons. The cape got such a name due to its shape, which was formed in the process of gradually raising the bottom.

The diameter of the boiler reaches about 4 kilometers, most of which is in shallow water (the bottom rises 20 meters above sea level), and the mountains-walls surrounding the boiler stretch 40 meters up, although at their highest peak they reach an impressive mark at 106 meters.

Nature, indeed, tried to create this stone steppe. Along the perimeter of the entire coast from Kazantip Bay to the Arabat Bay, you will observe an alternation of vertical cliffs and cozy bays with crystal clear water and fine white sand. In some bays there are even backwaters with fresh water.

Multiple backwaters and grottoes, like a real ancient cave city, invite you to their cool refreshing shade.Incredible natural arches and awnings, stones that seem to have frozen in intricate poses and resemble fantastic creatures ready to wake up at any moment.

Of course, such a place should simply be surrounded by legends and secrets. Basically, they are all associated with hidden treasures, which, according to legend, are located in hidden underwater caves. These caves, like the rooms of the Hermitage, are interconnected and turn into a labyrinth. Divers love to explore the canals in the hope not of chests of gold and precious stones, but of the wealth of the underwater flora and fauna.

The climate in this part of the Azov coast can be described as arid. In autumn and winter, northeast winds prevail here, and in spring and summer wind speed rarely rises above 7 m / s. In the midst of the tourist season (from June to October), the temperature is kept at around + 24 ° C. Precipitation is rare. Due to the fact that the cape is in shallow water, and the coastline is very indented, disturbances of the water surface are minimal.

Eastern part of Crimea. Near the cape, south of the isthmus, on a hill is a small town Shchelkino. If you want to merge with nature as much as possible and do not want to stay in the city, You can settle in the village of Mysovoe, its location is located almost on the isthmus itself.

Some people prefer to stop in Kerch, and from there go by car to the cape and explore the nearby territories. The road will take no more than two hours, so if you want you can go to the beaches every day. A similar path, but on the other hand, can be done from Theodosius. The Crimean peninsula is very compact, if you plan the route correctly, you can visit a huge number of iconic places in a week.

If you prefer proven options and don’t want to find hidden natural bays and storm wild beaches on your own, We recommend that you choose four options.

• Beach in the Tatar bay. This is a pretty secluded place. Several shops with related products, the ability to rent sunbeds and umbrellas for rent, clean sand and the gentle sea. Here is what you will expect in this place. This beach is located at the foot, and if you get bored of swimming and tanning, you can go explore the caves and grottoes. The local fauna will not disappoint you.

• Another beach is in the Russian bay. Its infrastructure is more developed, there is more life and vacationers, respectively. The beach is about 3 kilometers long, so there is no crowding, but it’s problematic to get a sense of privacy in this place.

• The beach at the recreation center "Lavender". He has no restrictions on the place of your residence, even if you do not belong to the guests of the base, they will let you through. For families with children, this is perhaps the best place. For the convenience of parents, many playgrounds are equipped here, and the bottom is rather shallow, so that kids can learn to swim without fear for life.

• If you want the beach to have not only an imposing relaxation, but also a bit of movement, we recommend that you go to Tatarka. The place is located near Shchelkino and offers guests sun loungers, umbrellas, many cafes and summer parties in season.

There are attractions, and not only natural.

Add variety to your beach holiday and go on an excursion to the conservation area. The fact is that excavations and archaeological finds have shown that people inhabited this place from antiquity. According to current data, the first settlement appeared in the IV-III centuries BC. Places with such a history, rooted in ancient times, are always better to visit with guides.

They will tell you about the finds, show the remaining remains of the foundations, lead secret paths and open the curtain that separates the eras between themselves. In addition to man-made beauties, the reserve has many natural surprises. Rare plants grow on its territory. Of the hundreds of plants presented, 25 species are listed in the Red Book - do not miss the chance to admire them.

Fauna will also appreciate the abundance. According to official figures, The reserve is home to 188 species of vertebrates and 450 species of invertebrates. Agree, there is something to see.

Fans of post-nuclear aesthetics and steampunk are advised to look into this place. This symbol of a bygone era froze almost immediately after the Chernobyl disaster. The construction was not completed, and the station was never launched. They began to use it for other purposes. In the 90s of the last century, it was torn to pieces by the Kazantip festival. Then, in the early 2000s, the station was nominated as an object for the creation of the Shchelkino Industrial Park - unfortunately, the project has not yet received funding and froze.

In Schelkovo on Cape Turtle is a picturesque "Rotunda". It rises lonely on the cape, revealing a view of the romantic nearby landscape. They like to come here at sunset when the sun paints water and the sky with the most incredible colors. The views are simply amazing, be sure to take the time to visit the gazebo.

In general, you need to come to this part of the Crimean peninsula who is tired of the bustle of the city and wants to delve into their own thoughts or wants to arrange a carefree lazy vacation. Diversify beach activities with diving, windsurfing or kiting. If such activity is not to your liking, do a study of nature, you can spend a lot of time on it, there is more than enough material to study.

In the next video, you will find a brief overview of the Crimean cape Kazantip.