All you need to know about holidays in the village of Zelenogorye (Crimea)

Crimea is most often associated with a sunny beach and a gentle sea. In this article we will talk about an unusual vacation - we invite you to Zelenogorye. This is an amazing corner where you can enjoy the clean fresh mountain air and swim in the sea.

Zelenogorye is a small village with a population of 200 people. Mostly Crimean Tatars live in it - very friendly and hospitable people. The village is surrounded by mountains, overgrown with diverse vegetation. It is located at an altitude of 260 meters above sea level. At a distance of 6-7 kilometers stretch the cleanest beaches, which are only 10 minutes away. Therefore, often vacationers live in Zelenogorye, and visit beaches on the coast. Alushta is a regional center for the Green Mountains, and 10 kilometers to the Southern coast of Crimea.

Tourists love mountain vacations and prefer to stay in a picturesque place among the mountains. There is something to see here. Mountain landscapes attract with their unforgettable beauty, winding paths encircle the mountains and invite you for a walk. You can also swim perfectly in the alpine lake, which is located in the tract Panagia.

People coming from big cities prefer a quiet rural getaway over noisy beaches. Some vacationers come here just for one day to enjoy the local beauties, then again return to a beach holiday. Someone lives here for a few days. But no one leaves indifferent. The surroundings of the village impress with their beauties.

One of such places is the tract Panagia and the Arpathian waterfalls. There is a special route for tourists here.You can get here from the village on foot or by transport.

Among the mountains, a small stream of Arpat has settled down, smoothly passing into the Pananya-Uzen river, translated from Tatar - “holy river”. Curving along the highlands, the waters of the river fall from the cliffs, overflowing with a rainbow of waterfalls. For many centuries, water, washing the stones, formed in them outlandish recesses, similar to bathtubs. In the summer, it’s nice to lie in the “bathtubs”. The water in them warms up well, and you will get maximum pleasure while swimming.

Trails in hard-to-reach spots are equipped with stairs with a railing. There are benches along the way, there is a toilet. For such trips, special training is not needed, but there are difficult places in the mountains. Therefore, people aged and children should refrain from long trips.

The pearl of the tract is an artificial lake. It is small, surrounded by a mound. A rocky road leading to a wide area leads from the village to it. You can park your car here, but in wet weather the dirt road is not always suitable for driving. At an altitude of 290 meters above sea level, the lake is surrounded by the mountains of Muezzin-Kaya, Chok-Sary-Kaya, Kuracha-Kaya. They are covered with rich vegetation, and its color is reflected in the water. From this the surface of the lake seems greenish-turquoise.

It is famous for its special beauty Muejin Mountain. The canyon fascinates with its beauty tourists so much that they are ready to spend all day here. In ancient legends, these mountains were given romantic names. For instance, Mountain of lovers, Rock dating. The recesses in the rocks, filled with water, called the "bath of youth" or "bath of health." According to the observations of local residents, staying in such a font enhances human health.

The turquoise color of the water of the amazing lake attracts vacationers into its arms, and on a small beach you can sunbathe. For the acuity of sensations, it is possible to fly at the construction of a bungee over the smooth surface of the lake. There is fish in the reservoir, but fishing is not provided here. If you want to pitch a tent, go down a little south of the lake. For an overnight stay, this is a more comfortable place than the steep beach. And in the morning you will be awakened by a fresh breeze, the polyphony of birds, you will be happy to admire the mountain peaks surrounding the area from all sides.

The village is dominated by the private housing sector. With accommodation there will be no problems. The hospitable locals will be happy to provide you with comfortable lounges or an entire house. Room price per day 1000 rubles. Large families or groups of people often rent an entire house. It will cost more - 3000 rubles per day.

You can settle in a hotel, guest house, recreation center or just rent a cottage.

A secluded place to stay will be for you Rest house "Zelenogorye". The building has 15 residential rooms. Among them are rooms provided for two or three people. The cost of a single room is 2500 thousand rubles. It can accommodate a whole family. The price includes breakfast, parking. In the cozy kitchen you can prepare dinner. It offers a refrigerator, microwave, dishes, kettle, iron, ironing board. For children, a playground, a children's pool are equipped.

The rooms are comfortable, with modern furniture, a private bathroom. The guest house has a sauna. During lunch or dinner, you can enjoy delicious Tatar cuisine. The amazing view from the window encourages residents to take mountain excursions, go water skiing, motorbikes, and a boat.

We recommend also to vacationers recreation center "Pearl of Arpat". It is located in the village.Guests are accommodated in well-furnished wooden houses corresponding to deluxe rooms. Around the houses there are green lawns, flower beds, trees. The territory has its own well. You cannot meet such amazing, clear mountain water anywhere! If you want to relax in the evening and enjoy a barbecue, a grill is at your service. The hosts will make sure that you can buy fresh meat. The price of the house per day is 5000 rubles.

Vacationers are invited to admire the vast expanses of the sea, a delightful mountain landscape. To do this, it is not necessary to embark on a journey. It is enough to climb a high mountain platform, stretching over the village. Before you expand the horizon to a dozen kilometers. Moving deep into the forest, you will encounter real wildlife, places not touched by civilization. People who come from large cities, always enjoy this kind of holiday.

The village has shops, a pharmacy, a first-aid post. The streets are very flat, clean, constantly cleaned.

You can relax in Zelenogorye all year round. But the most convenient time is spring and summer. The weather is great this time of year. In the spring +18.20 degrees Celsius, in the summer up to +30. In autumn, a mountain lake and a river become shallow, waterfalls descend in a thin stream. And in the private sector, not all houses are equipped for visitors.

Most often, vacationers come in their own cars. A smooth asphalt road will bring you to your destination. I want to warn beginners from trouble. Be careful on a mountain winding road! If you decide to travel by public transport, then first you need to get to Simferopol. From Simferopol to Alushta or Sudak. The distance from Alushta to Zelenogorye is 65 kilometers. On this route passengers are transported by a regular bus. You can leave it from the bus station. Much closer to the village of Sudak. Only 40 kilometers.

There is also a shuttle bus and minibuses.

You can book a transfer. The driver will meet you at the station or at the airport.

About the features of rest in Zelenogorye see in the next video.