The Crimean peninsula is one of the most beautiful places on earth... And thanks to the construction of a grandiose bridge across the Kerch Strait, getting to its wonders and attractions has become easier. If you are planning your first trip to the “peninsula that returned home”, or have already been there on vacation, but want to see something new and interesting, we will advise the most beautiful places of Crimea... The list was compiled taking into account the reviews of tourists on the review sites, as well as the recommendations of travel agencies.
Uchan-Su waterfall
The name of the largest waterfall of the peninsula is translated from Turkic as "flying water". There is a beautiful legend that a beautiful girl was turned into a waterfall, who, becoming a rushing stream, helped her loved ones to get rid of the drought. In the summer months, the waterfall is not particularly impressive, but during the period of snow melting on the Yalta Yaila, it fully justifies its name.
swallow's Nest
This is one of the most famous tourist attractions, featured on many postcards and photos dedicated to Crimea. The castle, made in the neo-Gothic style, was erected on the steep cliff of Aurora. Near it there is a wish tree and viewing platforms, and art exhibitions are held inside the castle.
Ghost valley
This mysterious place is full of bizarre rocks. Some of them look like people and animals, others like objects or fantastic creatures. At dawn and dusk, thanks to the play of light and shadows, the figures seem to come to life and change their outlines, color and even shape.
Ai-Petri
You can admire the beautiful views in Crimea from the picturesque Mount Ai-Petri. You can climb to the top of the mountain using the cable car Miskhor - Ai-Petri, and we recommend descending back along the beautiful Taraktash trail leading straight to Yalta.
Livadia Palace
The former summer residence of Nicholas II served as a meeting place for Stalin, Roosevelt and Churchill. This palace hosted the Yalta conference of 1945, where issues of the post-war order were resolved. Currently, the palace hosts thematic exhibitions, and there are two permanent exhibitions: one dedicated to the Romanov family, the other to the Crimean Conference of the leaders of the anti-Hitler coalition countries.
Karadag reserve
Tourists are allowed to visit this natural monument only when accompanied by the staff of the reserve, and you need to move along special eco-trails. Many representatives of the flora and fauna of the Karadag reserve are listed in the Red Book. During the four-hour excursion, you can admire the unusual rock formations ("King and Queen", "Ivan the Robber", "Golden Gate", etc.), numerous bays and the enchanting beauty of the Black Sea.
Marble cave
One of the most beautiful sights of Crimea is divided into several halls, each of which has its own unique look.Fine crystals, drip columns, delicate baths and pools, and other wonders of this treasury of the mountain king make the Marble Cave a must-see point for visiting Crimea. Just dress warmly, because in the underground halls the temperature does not rise above 8 degrees Celsius.
Massandra Palace
The construction of this palace took a long time - from 1881 to 1902. However, he was not destined to become at least a temporary home for the first persons of the Russian Empire, the last Russian autocrat preferred the Livadia Palace. Currently, the Massandra Palace attracts tourists with its beautiful park and parkland.
Lake Panagia
Near the village of Zelenogorye, in the gorge, there is the purest deep-water lake Panagia, the waters of which have an emerald hue. They reflect the mountain peaks surrounding the lake. In the vicinity of Panagia there are Arpat cascades of waterfalls.
Swan islands
The reserve with a beautiful name in summer is home to up to 5 thousand swans and up to 250 species of migratory birds. Seagulls, ducks, cormorants, gray and white herons and other beauties inhabit six islands stretching along the Black Sea coast of the Karkinitsky Bay.
Jur-Jur waterfall
In terms of size, Jur-Jur cannot be compared with the highest waterfalls in the world, but this is the deepest and one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Crimea. It releases up to 270 liters of water per second. It is better to admire this miracle of nature in the distance, it not only makes noise, but also "hurls" stones that fly down with the water.
Chersonesos Tauride
One of the main historical monuments in Crimea was an important Greek settlement in the 5th century BC. It was with him that the Greek expansion to the east and west of Crimea began. Nowadays Tauric Chersonesos can be visited both independently and in the company of a guide who will tell you interestingly about Greek customs, traditions and legends.
Cape Chameleon
This cape got its name due to the fact that it changes color depending on the time of day and weather. It is composed of shales that reflect light in different ways.
Baikal Spit
This landscape park is located near the village of Steregushchee - one of the the most inexpensive places to stay in Crimea... There are no equipped beaches on the territory of the spit, but there are "wild" ones with pleasant yellow sand. An ideal place for walking and relaxing.
Vorontsov Palace
Some of the most beautiful palaces in Russia are located in Crimea. And one of them - Vorontsovsky, bears the name of his customer - Count M.S. Vorontsov. The building is a unique blend of Indo-Moorish and English Tudor architecture. The palace is surrounded by a large and well-groomed park, and the building itself houses a museum with pompous interiors.
Yalta embankment
Chekhov and Yesenin used to walk along this one and a half kilometers long embankment. Lavishly "seasoned" with greenery, Yalta Embankment combines modern chic with elegant antiquity. On its territory there are bars, restaurants, hotels, a children's amusement park, as well as the Roffe baths, built in the late 19th century.
Balaklava Bay
This is the main attraction of the small resort town of Balaklava. The bay is hardly noticeable from the sea, the winding fairway protects it from strong waves, and steep cliffs from the wind. It is best to appreciate the landscapes of the Balaklava Bay by boat, skiff, or going up to the Chembalo fortress - a breathtaking view of the sea opens from it.
Lavender fields
Although lavender is considered the hallmark of French Provence, there are no less beautiful lavender fields in Crimea. They can be seen, in particular, on both sides of the Simferopol-Sudak road, at Cape Tarkhankut and near Alushta, near the village of Lavandy.
Cape Fiolent
The main feature of this piece of land formed by volcanic rocks is bizarre rocks and clear sea with emerald green water. To the east of the cape is Jasper Beach, which is reached by a staircase with 800 steps.
Baydarskaya valley
This huge basin, located in the southeast of the peninsula, is surrounded on all sides by green mountains. Many rivers flow into the valley, which form small waterfalls. And in the center of the basin is the Chernorechenskoye reservoir - the largest in Crimea. Many rare plants grow in the Baydar Valley, and for its pleasant mild climate it received the unofficial title of "Crimean Switzerland".