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Alushta is the second largest, after Yalta, resort city located in the south of the Crimean peninsula in a picturesque valley. Big Alushta, after, is the second significant resort region on, and its territory extends to Rybachy. The villages and resort villages adjacent to the city, including the Professor’s Corner, form a rather significant area.

Alushta - a universal city with affordable prices

  Microclimate and weather in Alushta

The city of Alushta is located 37 kilometers from Yalta and 47 kilometers from Simferopol. The main value of Alushta in its unique microclimate. The air masses of the steppe Crimea, combined with sea air, create optimal temperature and humidity indicators for human health. The climate of Alushta naturally cures many ailments. The city is very easy to breathe, many warm sunny days, and the swimming season lasts from May to October.

But the proximity of mountain passes affect the frequent movement of different air masses from the plains of Crimea and back to the sea, which makes the climate in this zone quite variable. Therefore, the weather here is drier and cooler than in neighboring Yalta. No wonder "Alushta" in translation from Turkic means "draft". Precipitation during the holiday season is sparse, and storms at sea are quite rare. If you are not a fan of heat, then choose Alushta for relaxation on the southern coast of Crimea. Here, even at the height of the season, there is no sweltering heat, and the sea breeze pleasantly refreshes. There is another geographical feature. Around Alushta there are many currents and the water in the sea is cleaner than in other cities, but also colder. And not a rare occurrence when in July the water in the sea is only + 13 ° C.

  History of Alushta

Alushta is a city with a very multifaceted history. Aluston Fortress, built by the Byzantine Emperor Justinian in the VI century, and gives rise to the history of the formation and development of the city. In the X century, this fortress was destroyed by the Pechenegs, and then in 1832, it was again revived by the Genoese. Later, in 1382, it was again destroyed, but by the Turkish fleet.

After the Turks invaded, a small settlement Alushta appeared on the ruins of the fortress. The ruins of the towers of the fortress have preserved the unique atmosphere of antiquity, and to feel this, tourists come here from everywhere. Alushta received the status of a resort town only at the beginning of the XIX century in 1902, this is her birthday. Rich historical events left their mark on the unique color and architecture of the city.

  Rest in Alushta

Alushta has long been considered a universal city with affordable prices. Everyone here will be comfortable: family people with children, and youth and people aged. Housing in Alushta for every taste: inexpensive private sector, turnkey apartments, motels, boarding houses, as well as network and private. The entertainment industry and retail network in Alushta is well developed and does not lag behind the times. Cafes, restaurants, shops, tour agencies of the city are presented in a variety.

The main tourist centers of the city are: Lenin embankment, the central market area, the streets of Krasnoarmeyskaya, Gorky and, of course, the Professors' Corner. This is the most picturesque and convenient part of the city for a comfortable beach holiday.
In this resort area, as far back as 1872, professors of the Novorossiysk University Golubev and Golovinsky bought cottages on the slopes of Mount Kastel. And later, many prominent scientists of Russia built their dachas here, and this place deserved the name "".

Vacationers are very fond of the city's promenade. It is nice to walk here and buy souvenirs. Of great interest are the ancient streets of Alushta, which contain a lot of history about people and events of different centuries. The city has many old houses, temples and mosques. All this looks very picturesque from the hills near the city.

  Beach holidays in Alushta

There are a great many beaches in Alushta and the total length of the beach strip of the city is more than 6 kilometers. The beaches are mainly with small or medium pebbles, less often with dark sand. Most of the beaches belong to sanatoriums or boarding houses and entrance to them is paid. The city beaches of Alushta in the season are very crowded, and finding a free place is quite difficult. The sea coast is open, without bays and bays, which affects the good water exchange and the purity of sea water in this area.

Bus communication is well developed in Alushta, both within the city itself, and with other towns and cities of Crimea. And from the bus terminal of Alushta, you can leave for many cities in southern Russia and the Krasnodar Territory. From Alushta, only 50 kilometers to the railway station and Simferopol airport. So the transport accessibility of Alushta is one of the best in the Crimea. As for the prices of spa treatment, the most optimal prices in the off-season.

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  Sights of Alushta

Alushta and its environs are full of sights, especially you will be struck by the natural landscape natural complexes: Mount Demerdzhi, Marble and Red Caves, Mount Kastel, as well as the picturesque Sotera river valleys and Geyser waterfall. The best time to see these natural beauties is early autumn or late spring.

In addition to the legendary Aluston fortress, historical sights such as the one that was built by the famous Yalta architect Krasnov for a merchant who was widely involved in charity are of interest. The cottage is surrounded by an old park, in which gigantic plane trees, huge thujas, mighty cedars and ancient yews grow. It will also be interesting to see on the territory of the "Professor's Corner", which built many amazing buildings in the Crimea and the Russian Academic Theater named after M. Gorky in Simferopol.
At this beautiful and elegant museum-cottage a lot of personal belongings of the academician are kept.

The architectural monuments of Alushta is the magnificent temple of All Crimean saints, erected in the middle of the XIX century by the architect Torricheli. In the historical center on a hill you will see the 19th-century mosque of Yukara Jami, which is active and in 1986 declared a monument of architecture. The city also has several museums. The Museum of Nature is especially interesting. Next to it is the dendrozoo, where you can see animals and birds of the mountainous Crimea. The museum presents an extensive collection of exhibits of the Crimean nature reserve. Be sure to visit the landmark "Crimea in Miniature" in Alushta Park, where you will see smaller copies of the famous architectural and cultural monuments of Crimea.

  Things to do in Alushta

Entertainment in Alushta also will not disappoint. Visit the whole complex "water park" ", where there are not only plenty of modern water attractions, but also stunningly beautiful landscape design. The water park has as many as six pools and 14 slides, as well as a jacuzzi, fountains and waterfalls. Dolphinarium "Watercolor" will delight you and your children with performances of dolphins and fur seals. You can also ride on boats with dolphins and take pictures with them. In the dolphinarium there is also a curious exhibition of fish.

Annually sunny hospitable Alushta is visited by a large number of tourists. The city and its surroundings generously give their guests healing powers, unique natural beauties and a unique charm of history. Alushta will win your heart, charm, revitalize your senses, fill your vacation with amazing colors and unforgettable impressions.

Alushta is a beautiful Crimean city located on the South Bank. Despite the rather ancient history of the city, which began with the Byzantines building the Aluston fortress back in the 6th century, the resort town of Alushta became relatively recent - in the 1950s. However, the favorable climate contributed to the development of a large number of resorts and boarding houses.

Sights and entertainments of Alushta

To a tourist who has never been to Alushta, many places may seem familiar thanks to the comedy “The Prisoner of the Caucasus”, filmed in this city. Leonid Gaidai chose this paradise because of a number of natural attractions of Alushta and its environs, with a description and photos of which I will introduce you closer.

Natural attractions

Alushta residents are proud that such a famous film was shot in their city and will always be happy to show you memorable places, such as, for example, “ nikulin nut" or " nina's stone". In addition to the memorable places in the movie "Caucasian Captive", in Alushta there are many other natural attractions. Here is some of them:

Mount Castell. Many legends are associated with this mountain, the most famous of them about the mistress of Sugdei, betrayed by her own brother, Princess Theodore. For her, the mountain became the last refuge in the war against the Genoese. Today, a Russian military base is located on the top of the mountain, so it will not work to reach the top, but the mountain offers a beautiful view from any observation platform of the city.

Waterfall Jour-jour   - One of the most famous natural attractions of Alushta. The waterfall has a height of about 16 meters, and on top of it are three cascades. A cave huddles near a waterfall Jour-jour, which is also an interesting natural site.

Tract Panagia   - an amazing place, which is patronized by the Virgin Mary herself. To visit this place is also worth contemplating. Arpathian waterfalls.
  What else is worth seeing in Alushta and the surrounding area from natural attractions? Here is my selection of interesting places:

• cape Cliff;
• marble cave;
• soteri Valley and its stone mushrooms;
• mountain range Demerdzhi.

Alushta architecture

The number of outstanding architectural monuments in Alushta is small, but you can safely assure that they are all unique in their own way. Among the most memorable architectural forms stand out:

Rotunda - a symbol of Alushta. The inscription on the rotunda reads "Alushta resort" and is the subject of controversy and the search for the best phrase for the local attraction.

Aluston Fortress   - the place from which Alushta originated. Unfortunately, only a tower and a small part of the fortress wall have survived from the fortress. I recommend visiting the fortress with a guide and hear the interesting history of the fortress and the city.

Kutuzovsky fountain   - one of the most famous memorials of Crimea. It was built in memory of the battle for Alushta, in which a three-thousandth Russian detachment knocked out twenty-five thousand Turkish soldiers. It was in this battle that Colonel Kutuzov, commander of the battalion, lost his eye.

Fortress Funa   - defense construction principality of Theodoro.

Among other architectural monuments, it is also worth mentioning the numerous cottages and estates, for example:

• villa "Joy";
• gagarina's estate;
• cottage "Dove";
• estate Karasan.

Churches of the city of Alushta

In Alushta, churches amaze with their peace. We can say that the churches are as calm as the city itself. In addition, some of the churches surprise with their unique, as for Orthodoxy, architecture.

• Church of all Crimean saints and Theodore Stratelates. This Orthodox church was built by a British architect in the style of an English rural church commissioned by Count Vorontsov. The facade of the building is decorated with mosaics telling about the deeds of St. Theodore Stratilates.
• Kozmodemyanovsky monastery is located near a healing spring, where according to legend there is a place of the murder of Saints Cosmas and Damian. The monastery is located 16 kilometers from the city and does not attract crowds of tourists. But if you have health problems, be sure to visit it and get healing water from the source.
• St. Luke's Church is an active church on the outskirts of the city. The church is named in memory of the Archbishop of Simferopol and Crimean Luke, and his relics rest in it. It was this temple that Ivan Sergeyevich Shmelev mentioned in his book The Sun of the Dead.

It is also worth mentioning the existing Muslim mosque of Yukhara-Jami. A beautiful mosque with a slender minaret is visible from anywhere in the city. The mosque is located near the Aluston fortress in the city center, and its minaret offers a wonderful view of Alushta.

Museums

Museums in the city of Alushta are one of the recommended places to visit. Among them you will find many dedicated to outstanding residents of the city. These are museums such as:

Museum S.N. Sergeev-Tsenskydedicated to the writer and academician Sergei Nikolaevich Sergeev-Tsensky, who lived in Alushta from 1906 to 1958.

Museum of Ivan Sergeevich Shmelev   dedicated to a Russian writer who was forced to emigrate from Alushta back in 1922. Before visiting the museum, it is advisable to read several works by a talented author, the most famous of which is “The Sun of the Dead”.

House-Museum of Alexei Nikolaevich Beketov   - The home of a talented architect and scientist. In addition to the personal belongings of the scientist, you can see pictures of talented artists from the 19th century to the present.
  In addition to the house-museums of the professor’s corner, the following museums are also worth visiting:

• museum of Crimea in miniature;
• museum of History and Local Lore;
• museum of Water Disasters.

What to see a tourist in one day

The city of Alushta is small, it can easily be bypassed in one day. When deciding where to go and what to see in Alushta from the sights, if you have only one day left, you can use this route:

1. Start your journey from the professorial corner at the foot castell Mountains, where you can visit museums dedicated to prominent residents of Alushta.
2. Move along Naberezhnaya street towards the village of Lazurnoe. Passing it, you will see natural monument Kuchuk-Lambatsky stone chaos.
3. Continuing to move, you can watch health resort "Utes"   - one of the most beautiful places in the South Crimea.
4. Not far from here sanatorium "Karasan"which is moorish palace. Of particular interest are the parks adjacent to the sanatoriums, declared monuments of landscape gardening.
5. Continuing the journey along the shore, you will find yourself in the village Partenit, not far from it there are three villages: Cypress, Small Lighthouse   and   Pushkino.
6. The most picturesque - Small Lighthouse   - will be the ultimate goal of the tour.

Where to go with children in Alushta

As a resort town, Alushta has a lot of entertainment for small tourists. Most interesting for children will be places such as:

• aquapark   Almond Grove;
• Alushta Museum of Nature;
• dolphinarium   "Watercolor";
• a park   "Crimea in miniature";
• multipark;
• Alushta aquarium.

These places will not leave any child indifferent and will give you unforgettable emotions.

Video review of Alushta beach

We have prepared for you a video about the pearl of the resort city of Alushta. Having looked at it, you will gain just a great mood, because the warm sea and a well-groomed beach charge only with a positive.

Among the attractions of Alushta there is one undeservedly deprived of attention. These are Chernov stones, or, as they are called, "stones of fate." They say that these stones help people who are at their last line, but only if the thoughts of man are pure. And what legends of Alushta do you know?

The best vacation, as all residents of the CIS countries know, is a vacation in Crimea. In Crimea, there are chic places for those who want a quiet and emotional relaxation and those who need entertainment and many attractions. For those who are looking for a relaxing holiday, Alushta is just right for you. It has a very favorable climate and wonderful natural attractions.

The main attractions of Alushta are created by nature. The most beautiful landscapes fascinate everyone who visits this city.

Below are the main natural attractions of this beautiful city.

Alushta attractions and entertainment

Valley of Ghosts

This place is located near Alushta on Mount Demerdzhi. Nature has created an unusually beautiful cluster of stone sculptures. The Valley of Ghosts got its name due to the fact that everyone who looks at these sculptures at different times of the day can see the figures of various creatures in them. By the way, in this valley the well-known film "The Captive of the Caucasus" was shot by everyone.

Jur Waterfall - Jur

No less picturesque and interesting attraction of Alushta. This waterfall the most full of all waterfalls in Crimea. The peculiarity of the Crimean waterfalls is that the main volume of their water is formed due to the melting of snow in the mountains. In connection with this summer, many waterfalls simply dry up or water runs along them in a thin stream. The Jur-Jur waterfall is famous for the fact that even in summer it will surprise tourists with its beauty.

Mount Castell

According to tourists, this mountain takes pride of place among the main attractions of Alushta. Translated from English, the name of the mountain is translated as a fortress. This name is associated with the previously located fortress on this mountain. Now only small fragments remain of it. At the top of this mountain is air defensetherefore it is impossible to get there. The height of the mountain is 439 meters above sea level. From it you can look at the gorgeous views of Alushta. Its definitely worth a visit.

Aluston Fortress

This fortress is located in the city, which got its name from this ancient building. This is a Byzantine fortress, from which only a tower remains today. The majority of residents of Alushta to the question of a tourist. Where to go in Alushta? They will answer that you must visit this tower with a guided tour.

Bottomless cave

This cave is considered one of the deepest in the Crimea.. Its length is more than four hundred meters. It is also the most dangerous, because many climbers had died in it before. There is a legend about this cave, which tells of a fakir who fell into this cave when he carried a lot of jewelry for his beloved. When he realized that he could not get out of this cave, he decided to hide his treasures. Those who believed in this legend spent many years excavating in a cave, but until today treasures have not been found.

Museums of Alushta

• House of Stacheev

Staheev was a merchant who built in the nineteenth century one of the most beautiful buildings in the city. Stakheev did a lot for the improvement of the city, including the construction of the embankment. Around the house there is a beautiful park. But you can’t get inside the house, because now there is the House of Creativity.

• Museum of Local History

This museum has collected a large collection of documents, photographs of people who have contributed to science or culture, as well as participated in events that created the history of not only Alushta, but also its environs. A very valuable collection of archaeological finds from all over Crimea. It will be very interesting.

• Museum of Nature

A small number of animals living in the Crimea are collected here. Here you can see the eagle, deer, roe deer and many other animals.

• Museum of Maritime Disasters

If you look at the map, this museum is located in the vicinity of Alushta in the village of Malorechenskoye. This museum is dedicated to the dead sailors and travelers. Already at the entrance to the museum, the design is done in the style of a sinking ship. From the videos and descriptions of various documents and exhibits, you can find out about the most terrible tragedies that occurred in the oceans and seas.

At the end of the tour, tourists are invited to enjoy the sea from the observation deck. There is also a gazebo on the edge of the cliff.

Alushta Attractions

• Dolphinarium

The most popular entertainment in Alushta is the dolphinarium. There are three of them in the city. The very first dolphinarium in the Crimea is considered to be the dolphinarium in Partenit. Dolphin shows appeal to both adults and children. Dolphins during the show demonstrate acrobatic sketches, jump, dance.

Since 2004, dolphin therapy has been carried out in this dolphinarium, which helps children with cerebral palsy and nervous diseases. In the offseason, this is a fairly popular therapy.

• Promenade

One of the most popular tourist spots in Alushta is, of course, the promenade. It is located on the entire coast of Alushta. There are cafes and places of rest along the entire promenade, artists paint their portraits here, sell cotton candy and ice cream, and street musicians give concerts.

Here is the visiting card of the city - the Rotunda. Near the rotunda there is a large park where you can enjoy the clean air and the beauty of the scenery.

Thrill-seekers are offered all kinds of attractions. In general, this is the central resting place for any tourist in Alushta.

• Aquarium

A huge number of various fish, both freshwater and marine, are collected here. In four rooms you can watch the inhabitants of the Black and Azov Seas, and even crocodiles. A predictive future octopus lives in this aquarium.

Guides will tell about each inhabitant of the aquarium and this tour will be remembered by both adults and children.

• Water Park "Almond Grove"

In general, the Almond Grove is a whole complex that includes hotels, a bathhouse, a sauna, massage rooms, and a gym. This complex also holds corporate events. On the territory of this complex there is a water park.

Lovers of outdoor activities will have a great time. All kinds of slides, high-speed tunnels will not leave anyone indifferent. For children there is a separate shallow pool, children's slides and small waterfalls.

Miniature Park

A very interesting place. Here you can see all sights of Crimea in one place. It is best to come to this park in the evening, when all the figures and exhibits are highlighted in different colors. This park will appeal to both children and adults.

Paragliding

Flying on a paraglider in the club of impressions Paraplanix you can see the mountains of Crimea, the valley of the Ghosts and even Koktebel. Both group and individual flights are arranged here.

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Conclusion

This is a small part of all the attractions of Alushta and its environs. It will take several weeks to see everything. Do not forget about the sea, because you can swim in it until the end of October, and the velvet season is quite a popular time for relaxing in these places.

Alushta is an amazingly beautiful city with a historical atmosphere and incredible landscapes. Thousands of tourists come here every year to enjoy the clean air and wonderful mild climate on the Black Sea coast.

Sights of Alushta

Alushta is the right choice for a wonderful pastime and a wonderful holiday. This city has settled on the very shore of the Black Sea. Tourists who decide to go to this coastal city should visit all the sights of Alushta in order to fully integrate into its mysterious and unique atmosphere.

Historic Sites of Alushta

The Cosmo-Damian Monastery is located on the territory of the famous Crimean Reserve. Visiting it is not an easy task, everything complicates its location. The temple was built high in the mountains, but the road to it is full of magnificent landscapes, including the Krasnoyraisk lake, the Ulu-Uzen river and much more.

The history of the monastery is amazing and huge. Even in the first millennium, folk legends said that this place was built by the saints Cosmas and Damian, who lived in Rome in the III century.

The Mosque of Yukhara-Jami was built by Muslims in the middle of the XIX century, and, unfortunately, there is not much left of the original mosque. During her long existence, she had to see a lot, but now she again serves as a Muslim house of worship.

Translating the name of the temple from Tatar into Russian, the result is the phrase “upper mosque”. If you are interested in the history of Alushta, then this place is definitely worth a visit!

One of the most ancient sights of Alushta, which never ceases to amaze guests of the Crimean town with its rich history. The fortress was erected in the distant VI century by order of Emperor Justinian I. Only a small part of the fortress wall and the only tower survived to this day.

The historical monument is surrounded on all sides by the houses of local residents, who seem to be trying to hide the monument. Despite all the former greatness of the fortress and its vast history, the fact that tourist excursions near the fortress is impossible to find is very sad.

The medieval Funa fortification, built by the Greeks, is an ancient fortress located at the foot of the South Demerdzhi Mountain. It was repeatedly destroyed by natural phenomena and wars. In the middle of the XV century, the fortress was completely rebuilt and began to be used as a castle. Today it is an open-air museum that is skillfully popular among tourists.

Vacationers in the sanatorium "Cliff" visit this attraction of Alushta is a must! Pleasant paths will lead you along the shady alleys straight to the majestic castle and Cape Plaka, where amazing views of the sea landscapes open.

The palace has a sad love story that happened between General Alexander Gagarin and Georgian Princess Tasso Orbeliani. On the slope of her years, the unfortunate widow ordered to erect this palace in memory of her husband who had left early.

The construction of the church was dedicated to the martyr Theodore Stratilat, who was crucified in 319. According to the architects' plan, the temple should meet people at the entrance to Alushta, and according to ancient documents that have survived to this day, it is from him that Alushta begins. Today the church is open to visitors, admission is free. This unique creation of architecture does not leave indifferent any connoisseur of art.

7. Memorial complex “In memory of those who died on the waters”

The huge memorial complex, bearing the loud name “In memory of those who died on the waters”, consists of the lighthouse temple of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker and the Museum of Disasters. The memorial was built to pay tribute to all those who died due to the vagaries of the water element - sailors, fishermen and just travelers.

The museum exhibits are located in 17 rooms, telling about the difficulties of navigation and terrible disasters. After the tour, visitors have the opportunity to visit the observation deck and simply discuss what they saw with each other.

The two-story building with snow-white columns was the cottage of the merchant Nikolai Stakheev. After the construction, various well-known persons often came to visit him, including Ivan Ivanovich Shishkin.

Stakheev himself remained in the history of Crimea as a patriot of Russia and the largest philanthropist of Alushta. Today, in his house is a children's creativity center, taking care of the external state of the historical sights of Alushta.

I would like to reassure timid readers, and disappoint extreme lovers, because there are no flying shadows and transparent silhouettes in the so-called Ghost Valley. But the place is worth a visit if you are in pursuit of new experiences. Valley of Ghosts - many stone figures that nature herself created.

Many of her works have strange and amazing forms and resemble various animals, people and mythical creatures. The most popular in these places is the figure, which, according to travelers, is the spilled Egyptian Sphinx!

A bonus will be the fact that some scenes of the "Caucasian Captive" were shot in the Valley of Ghosts, and all lovers of Soviet cinema will have the opportunity to take pictures with a stone on which Nina sang "A Song of the Bears."

We can safely say that Chernovskiye Stones is a rather controversial attraction, based on different opinions of local residents and tourists who decided to visit Alushta. Some believe that these are just two stones destroyed by time and erosion, while others are inclined to believe that visiting this place means admiring a magnificent spectacle and feeling special energy.

Should I visit this place? Perhaps the answer is whether you believe in fairy tales and magic. There is a legend that these stones are actually Destiny Stones, which can change a person in any direction. Many legends are associated with this place, one of which says about the daughter of the Greek king - Iphigenia.