Where to go to Crimea in winter. Winter Crimea - how to travel and what attractions await guests? Winter Crimea - recreation options

Winter Crimea is no less interesting than summer. In the cold season on the peninsula you can see and appreciate a huge number of attractions. Excellent opportunities for their inspection are provided by the presence of your own or rented car.

So, where is the best place to go in Crimea in winter?

Embankment of Yalta in winter

The most crowded place in the summer and the most deserted outside the tourist season. In the cold season, from the Yalta embankment it is pleasant to watch how the waves break on stones and concrete or take pictures against the backdrop of palm trees covered with snow.

You can get to the shore of the most famous Crimean resort by buses No. 1, 3, 29, 122, 30, 132 or by car.

South Shore Palaces

In winter, it is especially pleasant to visit the palaces of the southern coast of Crimea - Livadia, Vorontsovsky, Yusupov (you can read how to get to the Yusupov Palace in Crimea), Massandrovsky. For those who want to learn more about the Massandra Palace of Yalta, it is worth reading the contents. All of them can be visited independently. There are absolutely no queues near them, and you can devote enough time to contemplate the places where Russian aristocrats and tsars liked to relax, see ancient interiors and monuments.

Livadia Palace in Crimea in winter

You can get to the palaces by sightseeing buses from the Yalta bus station or by car, following the signs on the South Coast Highway.

caves

The mountainous Crimea is replete with caves and entire cave cities. The temperature does not change all year round and is + 10°C. Of greatest interest to travelers are:

Mangup-Kale- a plateau on which Tauris, Goths, Khazars, Byzantines and Tatars settled. In its caves, the remains of various tools of labor and life of all these peoples were found. In winter, you can wander in them without too much fuss and haste.

Cave Mangup-Kale

You need to get to Mangup by buses and cars from Sevastopol or Yalta along the highways T0105 or T0117.

Kyzyl-Koba- one of the largest karst caves in Europe. Its volume is more than 200,000 m², and its area is about 52,600 m². A river flows in the cave, the vaults of which are “decorated” with stalactites and stalagmites.

Caves of Kyzyl-Koba

You can get to the entrance to the cave along the M18 highway, which connects Simferopol and Alushta. You need to get off the bus in the village of Perevalnoye.

Emine-Bair-Khosar- a cave, discovered in 1927, and surveyed in the 80s of the last century. It hides many secrets: bones of mammoths, cave lions, rhinos and other animals that lived in the Crimea 1-2 million years ago. You can get to the cave on foot from the bus and trolleybus stop in the village of Perevalnoye or by car, turning from the above settlement towards the village of Marble and climbing to the top of Mount Chatyr-Dag.

Caves of Emine-Bair-Khosar

It is better to go to all the caves with a guide who will save tourists from accidents and tell a lot of interesting things about each of the objects. There are also caves in the Baidar valley with a center

waterfalls

In winter, during frosts, the Crimean waterfalls partially or completely freeze and are an unusually beautiful sight. 7 kilometers from Yalta is the largest waterfall of the peninsula - Wuchang-su.

Waterfall Wuchang-Su

In it, ice sculptures reach a height of 90 meters. You can get to the natural monument by bus number 30 (stop "Waterfall") or by car, moving along the road T0117 towards Bakhchisaray.

What the waterfall looks like in summer

Mount Ai-Petri

Ai-Petri is the highest point of the Crimea. In winter it is covered with snow and turns into a ski resort. In good weather, beautiful winter landscapes open up from the top. You can get to the mountain by moving along the T0117 road by bus, which follows to Bakhchisarai or by car. To check in at the very top, it is better to use a cross-country vehicle (jeep). But you can use

Mount Ai-Petri in winter

What to do in the Crimean mountains in winter?

Ride on…

In addition to Mount Ai-Petri in Crimea, there are several more places for winter fun. On the Angarsk pass, at an altitude of 752 meters above sea level, there is a ski school. It offers rental of skis, sledges, quad bikes, snow scooters and many other pieces of equipment for winter recreation. The institution also conducts skiing and snowboarding courses for tourists of all ages.

On the video vacation in the mountains of Crimea in winter:

There are 2 types of slopes near the school: for beginners and experienced skiers. Tracks for snow scooters and sledges are equipped separately, and routes for ATVs are marked.

Get to the Angarsk pass You can use buses and trolleybuses that run between Alushta, Yalta and Simferopol. To get to it by car, you need to move along the M18 highway to the village of Perevalnoe. The distance from the settlement to the capital of Crimea is 30 km, to Alushta - 12 km.

Angarsk pass in Crimea

Walk on horseback

Horseback riding is an excellent way to visit the sights of Crimea and go to places that cannot be reached by car and are difficult to walk.

In winter, horseback riding is 1.5-2 times cheaper than in summer. When booking walks with more than 4 tourists, discounts can reach 60%. Also, in the cold season, most of the guides are out of work and there is a chance to pick up a really smart guide who knows a lot of legends.

Horse riding

The duration of horse riding varies from 1 to 8 hours. For beginners, before boarding a horse, experienced instructors are advised to take at least 1 hour of training for riding. You can easily find the addresses and phone numbers of the cavalry clubs of the Crimean Peninsula on the Internet.

Thermal (hot) springs

Natural attractions that especially attract tourists in the cold season and deliver bright, unusual sensations are thermal springs. In Crimea, almost each of these natural objects has its own legend and is of value, not only as a source of health, but also as a cultural treasure.

Savluh-Su

20 km from Alushta, at the monastery of the holy unmercenaries Cosmas and Damian, the source of Savlukh-Su beats. Its water has a temperature of +6…8°C all year round and is crystal clear. Trace elements that are contained in water help to remove radionuclides from the body.

Thermal spring Savluh-Su

Thanks to this feature, the source became known after the accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant.
You can get to the monastery and the key by bus from Yalta or Alushta. To get to the natural object by car, you need to drive along the P34 highway to the sign with the name of the temple.
3 sources near the monastery.

Near the Toplovsky Monastery, near the Feodosia-Simferopol highway, 3 springs make their way through the mountain range: St. Paraskeva, Three Hierarchs, St. George the Victorious.

The source of St. Paraskeva in Crimea

Water from the first helps with eye diseases, and from the latter - with ailments of the musculoskeletal system. The keys are no more than 1 km away from each other and are connected by forest paths.

Get to the Toplovsky Monastery you can take buses that run from Simferopol to Sudak and Feodosia. You need to get off near the village of Topolevka. A little east of this settlement, near a special sign, you need to turn south when driving. In the village of Pyatikhatka

Toplovsky monastery in Crimea in winter

In the Krasnogvardeisky region of Crimea, in the village of Pyatikhatka, from a depth of 1190 meters, the key beats. Its water has a temperature of +60°C. It helps to remove radionuclides and salts of heavy metals from the body. In terms of composition, the water from the Pyatikhat spring is not much different from the “mineral water” from Matsesta and Karlovy Vary.

You can get to the village by bus from the Simferopol bus station or by car along the E105 highway, from which you need to turn right (east) near the signs for Mendeleevo and Pyatikhatka.

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water parks

There are no water parks that operate all year round in Crimea. In all entertainment establishments of this type, the season closes in October. Some businessmen of the peninsula have plans to build an indoor water park in Yalta, but the exact location, start and end dates of the construction of the structure are unknown.

But in Crimea there are a huge number of summer water parks, for example, a water park in Alushta called. But which one, the information from the article will help to understand.

A few words at the end...

Crimea has a huge number of attractions and places that are especially beautiful in winter. The choice of one or more of them to visit depends on the desires and budget of each traveler. A visit to any of the interesting places described above will not leave indifferent any tourist.

Is it worth it to go to the Crimea in winter? After all, everyone clearly associates the peninsula with a beach holiday, tanning, palm trees ... So that you can answer this question for yourself, let's get acquainted with the average temperature in Crimea in winter:

Average temperature in Crimea in December

As you can see, winter does not indulge in frosts and snow, there are even days when the air warms up to 15 degrees. Basically, these are “February windows”.

Rest in the Crimea in winter has its own zest, because the temperature in its different parts varies greatly. The southern coast is protected from cold winds by mountains, and snow often falls in the steppe part of the peninsula. The warmest places are from Foros to Alushta, there are no snowstorms and frosts.

To decide whether it is worth going to the Crimea in winter, you need to remember that there are not only beaches here.

Palaces and museums are open all year round. There are few visitors, you can walk in silence through the huge halls, slowly examining the situation and exhibits. Usually there is not enough time in summer, but in winter this can be done easily, especially if. Vorontsov Palace, Dyulber, Khansky, Massandrovsky, Livadia - you can catch it everywhere.

Hotels and hotels reduce prices, and the service remains constant: pools with sea water, saunas, spas. You can stay in wooden guest houses in the forest and spend time in nature, relax with a sauna, clean your lungs with fresh air filled with forest aromas, mountain coolness and sea fogs.

There are many such small holiday houses in Crimea among evergreen cypresses, arborvitae, pines and junipers.

Excursions in winter are more accessible than ever. You can buy a tour of all the cities of the peninsula. The Yalta embankment turns into a theater where the main actor is the sea. It storms here every day, and you can watch the change of scenery for hours: the ninth wave, a light breeze, crazy seagulls taking away your cup of coffee on the fly. And along the embankment - palm trees covered with snow.

Yalta zoo, miniature parks - everything is open for you.

Dolphinariums are also open all year round, which are located on the peninsula in almost every city. For example, this year the Sevastopol Dolphinarium is preparing the performance “New Year's Miracles of Dolphins”, and after the show you can swim with these wonderful animals. It will be interesting for both adults and children.

Recently, New Year's tours to the Crimea are gaining popularity, which includes accommodation, excursions, sightseeing of iconic places, entertainment.

It is better to visit the famous Crimean caves during the cold season. In summer you will have to carry warm clothes with you, because it is always cold here, but in winter you are still warmly dressed, and there are much fewer people. Red cave, Marble, Skelskaya are open to tourists all year round.

All sanatoriums are located in park areas where evergreen trees grow and roses manage to bloom even in December. The weather is cool, there is no sweltering summer heat. Medical complexes and procedures are preserved in full, in addition, entertainment is provided for the New Year.

Thermal springs in the Crimea deserve special attention. It is especially pleasant to plunge into them in winter, because the water temperature reaches 40-60 degrees. There are many sources in the Saki region: the villages of Nizinnoye and Ilyinka.

Thermal springs on the Arabatskaya spit spring from a well and have a temperature of 55-65 degrees. The water is enriched with trace elements, cures hypertension, atherosclerosis and many other diseases.

It's a great idea to travel around the springs and collect supplies of mineral water with you.

Ai-Petri - a special world

There is always a real winter with snow. Skis, sleds, snowboards, snowmobiles you can rent and enjoy the rapid descent from the mountain slopes. Ai-Petri has a well-developed infrastructure, from here a gorgeous panorama of the coast opens. Below, in Yalta and Foros, people walk around in windbreakers and light jackets, and you have a one and a half meter layer of snow under your feet!

You can also do winter sports on the lower plateau of Chatyrdag and on the Angarsk pass. There are trails for sleds and snowmobiles, rope tows, and a school for beginner skiers.

What else to do in Crimea in winter

If you are relaxing here in January, visit Chersonese in Sevastopol for Epiphany. This is a real folk holiday: after the service, the sea is consecrated, where everyone can swim. The water at this time is 7-9 degrees, tents are set up on the shore for heating, hot tea is distributed.

Popular in winter are visiting the Massandra winery, Inkerman wine galleries.

If you are a lover of silence and secluded walks, then deserted winter embankments are simply created for you.

Arriving in Crimea in February, you will see a real miracle: pink clouds of blossoming almonds - an amazing, enchanting sight. At this time, waterfalls that have been sleeping since autumn are filled with life, and spring fully comes into its own. Then, in March, the cold will still return, but the end of February makes it clear that winter has already receded. What will be the winter in the Crimea - it depends only on you.

Come to Crimea all year round! Rent a car and relax to the fullest!

Palaces, waterfalls Uchan-Su and Dzhur-Dzhur - these beauties can be viewed in winter. In addition, the best time to admire the waterfalls is in February-March. It was at this time that due to the melting of snow in the mountains, huge streams of water tend to go down.

Crimea in winter is a great place for active excursions and fascinating walks. Especially if you are so lucky that you live not far from Alushta or Yalta. These resorts are located almost in the heart of the Black Sea coast, so from here it will be convenient to go on excursions to the east side - to Sudak, Feodosia or to the western part - to Sevastopol, Balaklava or Evpatoria. In addition, there is an opportunity to visit the center of the peninsula - Bakhchisaray, Simferopol.

Where is the best place to go?

However, it is not recommended to settle for permanent residence in Sevastopol or Evpatoria in winter. These sea cities are located quite far from other interesting and beautiful places. The same applies to the southern coast of Crimea. According to tourists, these wonderful places are ideal only in the warm months, but in winter there is little entertainment. But Yalta or Alushta are really bright entertainment cities at any time of the year.

However, if you still prefer to relax in Simferopol - well, welcome! And here you will always find something to do. True, there is no sea here, but there are many local attractions. The question of what to see in the Crimea in winter will not cause any difficulties. For example, Dzhankoy is attracted by the fact that there are few tourists here, very picturesque nature, there is a unique Kalinovsky park-reserve.

Belogorodsk will charm you with low prices for accommodation, surprise you with real homemade wines, discover the beauty of the famous impregnable White Rock, and captivate with the history of old temples. And places like Bakhchisaray and Chufut-Kale are known everywhere - and they are really worth a visit. The inimitable Khan's Palace, the famous Fountain of Tears, the Holy Assumption Monastery, in addition, a huge number of mosques. Nearby are also fascinating caves.

Crimea in winter: weather

The climatic conditions of the Crimea are in many ways similar to the climate of the legendary Cote d'Azur. The temperature drops below zero extremely rarely, and if it does happen, it is mostly at night. During the day it is usually clear and sunny. On the southern coast in winter, the thermometer rises to +15. It is ideal for a good and relaxing holiday at this time of the year. True, in other places of the peninsula there are rain and fog. However, this also has its advantages - this is the season of mushrooms in the Crimea. For mushroom pickers, this is a real paradise.

The coldest month of winter on the peninsula is February. Snow may even fall at this time, although it will lie for only a few days. Strong cold winds and fogs dominate on the coast of the sea. There are severe storms at sea. The Black Sea may freeze slightly off the coast due to temperatures slightly below zero. It is in the hands of extreme people - to walk on thin ice. However, this is a very risky entertainment!

So should you go to the Crimea?

Spring on the Crimean peninsula reigns already at the end of February. Some trees in the botanical garden begin to bloom, and already in March fruit trees delight visitors with their color and fragrance. Starting from April, the swimming season opens. Of course, the water is still cool, but you will experience great bliss when you plunge into the sea with a temperature of 16-18 ° C with deserted beaches. At the end of the winter period, prices are very attractive. The reason for this is a small number of vacationers, and it is still necessary to populate the sanatoriums with residents. At the same time, this absolutely does not affect the quality, which remains at an excellent level. This distinguishes the whole of Crimea. The sanatorium in winter will be much cheaper, and the rest will be remembered for a long time. So, if in summer a day's stay will cost 3,500 rubles, then in winter you can pay only about 2,000.

Without any doubt, the Crimea is a great place to relax in the winter. The prices are reasonable, there are many ways to stay, there is an opportunity to go skiing or sledding, and admire the natural beauty of the Black Sea coast. Therefore, while it is winter outside, take your family and comrades and head to Simferopol.

Crimea surprises with its picturesque nature not only in summer, but also in winter. Moreover, in winter you will certainly not meet crowds of tourists there, and besides, the pricing policy will also be pleasant.

Holidays in the mountains

If you want to see the Crimea in winter in full, ride on the hills - immediately get ready for the mountains. There, rapid descents are transformed into desperate toboggan runs. Here you do not need to go down on a sleigh familiar to everyone - take everything that comes to hand (car camera, cardboard, polyethylene, etc.). Anything is brought here for rides, and you will not become a black sheep. The most important thing is not to miss the moment when the snow cover appears - the perfect time for skiing.

Mountains of Crimea in winter leave no one indifferent. Remember first-class places for such a pastime: Angarsk pass (located at a distance of 30 km from Simferopol and has a height of 752 m above sea level), the Chatyr-Daga plateau, Ai-Petri Yayla. Fans of all ages go to the Angarsk Pass (there are even trolleybus routes). Here you will find slopes for sledges and snowfalls, ski lifts with a height of 600 meters (for skiers), and a huge number of skis, sledges for rent, a ski school.

For those who are fond of speleology, not far from the famous Marble Cave is the lower plateau of Chatyr-Dag. Ski slopes with lifts, a full-fledged base for stopping and cozy trailers for spending the night form a common system with caves. In addition, there is a speleological center "Onyx Tour" for those who are eager to explore caves and rocks. On the Ai-Petrinsky plateau, as a rule, snow up to 1.5 meters high remains almost until half of spring.

In addition to traditional entertainment, skijoring brings extreme pleasure - when several skiers grab a towed bundle and rush after a snowmobile at a decent speed. In principle, the city leadership has been planning to transform Ai-Petri into something like the Carpathians or the Alps for a long time. After resolving the problem with the reserve, on the territory of which the construction is supposed, a huge hotel and a high-speed highway will appear here.

local fauna

The sights of Crimea in winter do not end with mountain entertainment. Walking in parks or squares, you can get acquainted with the local fauna, represented by a large number of birds that are constantly looking for some kind of food for themselves and have long been accustomed to humans. And when you visit the zoo, you can see a fascinating spectacle. Local pets, not suffering from the heat, are happy to contact all guests. You will enjoy the opportunity to feed a camel standing in the snow, as well as admire the Amur tiger and the Himalayan bear up close.

Crimea in winter: where to go on an excursion?

After walking in the fresh winter air you get bored, you can visit entertaining excursions to Livadia, Vorontsovsky, Massandra and other palaces, since tourists are unlikely to crowd here in winter, as this happens in summer. And you can really feel the spirit of ancient times. In addition, in winter, entrance tickets for excursions to these palaces are sold a little cheaper.

Walks along the amazing Yalta embankment

What to see in Crimea in winter? Similarly, as in all maritime cities, the embankment is one of the most visited places. For those who find themselves in Yalta in the winter, a walk along the embankment will bring real pleasure. Such a vacation in the Crimea in winter can be much better than summer, as you will not encounter a crazy crowd of tourists, and you can calmly enjoy the sea air, take amazing and unique sea photographs as a keepsake. In addition, it is in winter that one can observe such a wonderful phenomenon as palm trees covered with snow.

Amazing frozen waterfalls

It is safe to say that the Crimean waterfalls are a real miracle of nature, besides, there are so many of them here! Huge water streams look so majestic, which literally fall down from the rocks. And when the temperature drops to zero outside, the waterfall transforms into grandiose blocks of ice, and this is truly mesmerizing. Every tourist who comes to Crimea in winter is recommended to visit such wonderful waterfalls as Silver Jets, Uchan-Su and Su Uchkhan. For comparison, it is better to visit these places both in winter and in summer. Estimate in what form you like them more.

Visit the nature reserve "Tauric Chersonesos"

For all lovers of ancient memorable places, Crimea will be a real find. If you love history, you simply must visit the ruins of an ancient Greek city that was built 2500 years ago in the southwestern part of the peninsula. There is also an archaeological museum, which contains unique memos of those ancient times. If you decide to go to the Crimea in winter by car, moving between cities will not be difficult, and historical excursions will provide you with a lot of impressions.

Arabat Spit: unique thermal springs

Those who believe that it is impossible to swim in the Crimea in winter are mistaken. If you replace the sea with hot thermal springs, which are located on the Arabat Spit, you can swim in plenty. In addition, there are numerous hospitals and sanatoriums nearby. In winter, you can relax there at times cheaper than in summer. And this is quite an excellent reason to start improving your health and arrange a vacation in the Crimea in the winter.

Wine tours

On cold winter days in Crimea, you can warm up not only by swimming in thermal springs, but also by visiting wine tours, tasting aged century-old wines. Such excursions are very relevant and interesting for tourists. In particular, the Massandra winery is worth mentioning - not only is tasting of products available there, but it is quite possible to buy unique varieties as a gift to relatives and friends.

enjoy the sea

Due to the mild winter climate in the Crimea, you can enjoy plenty of both seascapes and mountain panoramas. You can get real peace while walking along the sea. The main thing at the same time - do not forget to dress for the weather.

Breathe in the fresh sea air

In the winter season in the Crimea, the sea smells somehow in a special way, as many tourists talk about. And it will smell absolutely not of bodies sweating from the summer heat, chebureks or cheap women's perfumes, but exclusively of fresh salty sea - this is an amazing and, perhaps, the most pleasant and romantic smell. Crimea in winter, reviews of which are very good, also allows you to improve your health. As you know, sea air has healing properties; you can get a boost of health at any time of the year.

From a conversation between two girlfriends on the bus:
- Marin, where did you go on vacation?
- To Austria!
- Oh, to Austria, cool! Well, how is it?
- Gorgeous. Everything is so beautiful, interesting, you have no idea
- Yes ... Listen, Marin, what kind of sea is in Austria?
A slight uncertainty appears in Marina's voice:
- Yul ... but in my opinion there is no sea in Austria
Yulia's face is filled with sincere astonishment:
- No sea? And why the hell did you go there then?!

And here is the sea! Yes, even what, Black! The Crimean peninsula has always amazed with its natural beauty and the hospitality of its inhabitants. Whether it is a large Yalta on the coast, or located in the depths of the northern part of Dzhankoy. And it so happened that travel here usually took place in the warm season.

It is understandable - in the summer here is generally a real Paradise. And the sea is warm, and churchkhela is delicious at every step, and homemade wine in the scorching sun intoxicates and pulls you to new adventures. Well, what can we say about the numerous caves, Chaliapin's grotto and the botanical garden near Yalta, coupled with the Alushta park? All these names warm memories in winter and give us thoughts about summer...

Stop stop stop. But what if right now we take and. What exactly Crimea will please us in these cool winter days? Let's find out!

Crimea. Where to go?

Let's open the cards right away: almost all Crimean attractions are open all year round, since the climate allows it. The botanical garden, cable car, palaces, Uchan-Su and Dzhur-Dzhur waterfalls are all easily accessible during the winter months. And God himself ordered to watch the waterfalls at this time of the year, because it is in February-March, when the snow melts in the mountains, that the water flows fall down as much as possible.

Winter in Crimea is an ideal time for an active excursion program. Especially if you live somewhere near Alushta or Yalta. Fortunately, they are located almost in the center of the Black Sea coast, from here it is very convenient to go on excursions both to the east (to Sudak or Feodosia) and to the west (to Sevastopol, Balaklava or Evpatoria). And you can also rush to the central part of the peninsula - for example, to Bakhchisaray or Simferopol.

By the way, you should not choose Sevastopol or Evpatoria as the main place for winter pastime. Here you will have to travel far because of the remoteness of both sea cities, and in general they are somehow aloof from many interesting places. The same can be said about the southern coast of Crimea - yes, in the warm season these places are simply wonderful for excursions and life, but in winter there is practically nothing to do there. Whether it's Yalta or Alushta - real entertainment centers all year round.

And if you are still not a fan of sanatoriums and did not listen to our advice and decided to go to Simferopol - oh, well, there is something to do here. Yes, of course, there is no sea. But there are many local attractions. So, Dzhankoy charms with its almost complete absence of tourists, as well as picturesque landscapes and the Kalinovsky park-reserve. In Belogorodsk, along with fabulous housing prices, you can always find insanely delicious homemade wines, as well as impregnable White Rock and old temples. Well, Bakhchisarai and Chufut-Kale do not need to be introduced at all - you just need to visit here! The Khan's Palace, the Fountain of Tears, the Holy Assumption Monastery, as well as numerous mosques ... What can we say about the picturesque caves here, very close by.

Crimea. Weather

Due to its favorable location, the weather on the Crimean peninsula is in many ways reminiscent of the climate of the famous Cote d'Azur. The temperature here drops below zero very, very rarely, and even more at night. During the day the weather is usually clear and sunny. On the South Coast, the temperature rises to +15 in winter, which is generally great for a quiet and relaxing holiday. Well, in other regions, of course, it can be quite rainy and thick fog, but! And this has its own plus. After all, during this period in the Crimea - the season of mushrooms. They say that mushroom pickers in the forest can be found even more often than mosquitoes.

Average weather in December:

Average weather in January:

Average weather in February:

What everyone used to call winter refers rather to February. Perhaps this is the coldest month here. And most likely, there will be snow in the Crimea. For a few days, true, but still a high probability. A strong cold wind blows on the sea coast, and there are also fogs. It happens that the Black Sea and storms in black (well, how else can it? - ed.). Near the coast, the sea can even freeze due to temperatures around zero or even lower, so you can make promenades along the embankment and along the thin ice edge (we don’t recommend it to everyone for extreme extreme people).

Crimea. Adventure places in winter

Do you still want a real winter? So, with snow and slides? We understand you! You urgently need to go to the mountains, where palm trees are covered with huge white caps, and the steep south coast slopes turn into dashing toboggan runs. By the way, here it is not necessary to ride the usual sleds - you can use everything that is on them. Plastic shields, pieces of polyethylene and cardboard, even car cameras. And the funny thing is, you won't stand out among all the local ride lovers. Here everyone comes to ride with exactly the same things. The main thing is to get on the slopes on the day when the snow falls, this is the best moment for skiing.

We should not forget about the best places for full-fledged winter sports - the Angarsk Pass, the lower plateau of Chatyrdag, as well as the Ai-Petri Yayla. The height of the Angarsk Pass, which is located just 30 km from Simferopol and cuts through the Crimean Mountains, is 752 meters above sea level. Everyone from young to old comes here on any transport, because even trolleybuses go here. There are both trails for sledges and snowfalls, as well as two lines of a drag lift for skiers, 600 meters each. And for beginners - a ski school and numerous rentals of sledges and skis. No one rolls down dissatisfied!

And if you also love speleology, then very close to the famous Marble Cave is the lower plateau of Chatyr-Dag. Ski slopes with lifts, a complete infrastructure for recreation and comfortable trailers for the night are one with the caves. And in addition to everything, there is a speleological center "Onyx Tour" for those who want to do diving into rocks and caves.

If you are in Yalta, then it would be best to climb the plateau. Snow here is usually up to one and a half meters, and it lies almost until the middle of the calendar spring. A special pleasure, in addition to skiing and slopes, is ski-yoring - this is when a dozen skiers cling to the towing bundle and rush behind the snowmobile at a fairly decent speed. Well, if it skidded at the corner and threw it face down into a snowdrift… well, excuse me… In general, the city authorities have been wanting to turn Ai-Petri into something like the Carpathians or the Alps for some time now, with a plan to build a highway and a big hotel. As soon as the issue with the reserve, on whose lands the complex is planned, is resolved, it will definitely be!

In parks and squares these days you can observe a lot of birds that are not afraid of people in search of bread crumbs and any other food. So you can take a walk and at the same time explore the local fauna. And if you decide to go to the local zoo, you will see an interesting picture. Animals and birds do not suffer from the sultry heat and willingly communicate with all visitors. And given that there are not so many guests here, the experience of communication can only be with you. Talk to a Himalayan bear in person, whisper with an Amur tiger about your amorous deeds, or feed a camel standing in the snow with a tortilla.

Crimea. So is it worth it to fly there?

And at the very end of February, the Crimean spring already begins. So, in the botanical garden, some trees begin to bloom, and already in March, fruit trees delight everyone with their flowers and aroma. Well, by April, the swimming season starts here. And even though the water is cool, swimming in the sea at a temperature of 16-18 degrees with empty beaches is a pleasure.

Prices at the end of winter for guests of the peninsula are more than pleasant. Still - there are few tourists, but it is necessary to fill the same sanatoriums with guests. At the same time, this does not affect the quality in any way, it remains at the proper level.

In general, everything is clear. At least for us. The Crimean peninsula is a great place for a winter holiday. Everything is inexpensive (churchkhela is included!), there are many opportunities for settling in, you can go skiing and see the beauty of the nature of the Black Sea coast. So, while winter is outside the window, you urgently need to call friends and family with you and.

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We share useful information about winter holidays in Crimea - 2019-2020. What's the weather like? Where is the best place to go on vacation and what to do? In which resorts and hotels to stay? Prices. Reviews of tourists.

Winter Crimea is still not very popular with tourists, most associate the peninsula exclusively with, and in December, January and February the number of tourists here is small. Although the weather in the Crimea in winter pleases with moderate coolness: the temperature during the day is from 0 to + 10 ° C, it is dry and sunny. The climate in the southern part of the peninsula is unique in that it is warm on the coast, and there is snow in the mountains. At this time, the sea air is especially useful: you can walk along the sea, fish or slowly drink coffee in one of the cafes.

What is the weather like in winter in Crimea?

The real winter in the Crimea is in the mountains, the best places for snow activities are the Angarsk Pass, the Chatyrdag Plateau and Ai-Petri. In the coastal regions of the Southern Crimea, snow is rare, but several days in January can be covered with snow. It usually lies for only a few days and melts quickly.

Let's find out what is the weather and air temperature in Crimea in winter.

December in Yalta, Alushta and Sevastopol +8°C during the day, +1...+3°C at night, slightly colder in Sudak and Feodosia +6...+7°C during the day, +1°C at night, +5 in Kerch ° C during the day, at night -1 ° C. Sometimes it rains or just overcast, the weather is somewhat reminiscent of the late autumn of the Central European part of Russia.

January - February in Yalta, Alushta and Sevastopol +6°С during the day, 0°С at night. In Sudak and Feodosiya +3...+5°С during the day, –1...–2°С at night. In February, it feels a little colder, it often storms, strong winds blow from the sea. In especially warm winters, already at the end of February, some trees begin to bloom in the Crimea, and in March, most fruit trees pick up flowering, it is very beautiful and warm, up to about + 15 ° С.

In the winter of 2012, the weather on the Crimean peninsula was unusually cold: in January, after rains with snow, it became sharply cold, even on the South Coast it was -7°C, followed by a sharp warming up to +8°C. The frosts in the north of the peninsula were so severe that the sea froze off the coast. But such surprises happen once every 80 years. In 2019-2020 winter in the Crimea promises to be normal, without anomalies.

However, it is still better to dress warmly: a down jacket, comfortable low-speed shoes. Even at above zero temperatures, there are cold winds from the sea that do not bring much pleasure.

Learn also about the rest in the Crimea, and.

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Where to relax in Crimea in winter?

Winter holidays in Crimea involve a rich excursion program, so it's best to go south - to Yalta, Alushta or Sevastopol. These cities will surprise you with the absence of crowds and the sparkling cleanliness of the streets and embankments.

Life in small resort villages freezes in the low season: cafes are closed, there is no entertainment, so this vacation is suitable for romantics or people who want to escape from the hustle and bustle of cities.

In addition to sightseeing holidays, in winter in the Crimea you can get well in sanatoriums and resorts. People with diseases of the respiratory, cardiovascular and nervous systems, disorders of the digestive system, organs of the musculoskeletal system go to Yalta and Miskhor. In Evpatoria, Saki, Sudak, diseases of the urological and gynecological nature, respiratory organs and the endocrine system are treated.

Sanatoriums of Crimea in winter

Some Crimean sanatoriums operate in winter, and many of them are located in the vicinity of Big Yalta. At this time, prices are more affordable than in summer - in the range of 2500-3000 rubles. per day. Vacationers are offered wellness or spa treatments, a swimming pool with heated sea water, bowling, billiards, a gym and other entertainment.

Almost all the sanatoriums of the South Coast are located in park areas, for example, the Yalta sanatorium "Russiya" is located in the park of the 19th century, in Gurzuf the sanatorium "Gurzufsky" is located in a beautiful old park with a river and fountains.

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What to do on vacation in the Crimea in winter?

What to do in winter in the Crimea, how to spend the New Year holidays or vacation? There is much more entertainment and activities than it might seem at first glance.

• Ride boats and ferries (if there is no storm).
• Visit palaces and museums: Vorontsovsky, Livadia, Yusupov, Massandra palaces, Dulber Palace, Swallow's Nest, Khan's Palace, Chufut-Kale.
• Go on excursions to the Crimean karst caves: Marble, Red, Skelskaya and others.
• Attend tastings of Crimean wineries.

In summer it is usually difficult to find time to visit these, and in winter it is easy, especially if you rent a car.

Rent a car is the best way to travel! - reliable and convenient car rental service in the Crimea. Choose a car to your taste and budget - the choice is large. The cost of renting a car is from 1000 rubles per day. Got questions? The Russian-speaking support service will help you in everything.

Attractions. Panorama works in Sevastopol, you can walk along the embankments of the city or along Chersonesos, visit the Count's Quay, Malakhov Kurgan and Sapun Mountain, the Cembalo fortress in Balaklava and the cave city of Inkerman.

Nature. During the holidays, animal lovers will be able to visit the pets of the famous Yalta Zoo, the Taigan safari park, an aquarium, a terrarium. And if you want bright summer colors, you can go to the orchid garden in the Nikitsky Botanical Garden.

Cultural program. Fans of cultural leisure will be able to visit the museum of the famous actor M. Pugovkin, the house-museum of A.P. Chekhov in Yalta, and art exhibitions. Almost every day there are performances at the Chekhov Theater in Yalta.

Leisure. If you are lucky with the weather and want to feel the real winter, you can go sledding, snowboarding or skiing. To do this, you need to go to the Ai-Petri plateau. You can get to the place by cable car from Alupka or by fixed-route taxi from Yalta bus station. Snow on the plateau lies from December to March, it is best to ride in January - February. Equipment can be rented.

On Baptism on the embankment of Yalta there is a real folk festival. A divine service is held, then everyone who wants to swim in the sea, all the action takes place in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.