A cozy stay in Koktebel: local beauty, beaches, prices in 2018

The south-east of Crimea is famous for its seaside resort - Koktebel. It is also called the edge of the blue peaks. And all by the fact that the village is surrounded by mountains covered with forest. This resort is attractive for families with children, for tourists who value nature and prefer a vacation with tents and bonfires.

How to get to Koktebel

The nearest airport to Koktebel is in Simferopol. This is a little over 100 kilometers. And from Simferopol to the destination you can get on a minibus, taxi or bus. Flight from Moscow to Simferopol will cost about 2500-3000 rubles. From St. Petersburg, a little more expensive - 4000 rubles.

You can take a train to the resort via Krasnodar or Anapa. Here, transfer to the bus and go for about 7 hours. From Anapa you can get to Feodosia by catamaran. And from Feodosia to Koktebel not far - about 20 km. You can also take a taxi, bus or minibus. The price of a train ticket to Krasnodar or Anapa starts at 3,000 rubles (about 25-30 hours on the way). A bus - about 1200 rubles and a catamaran - about 1000 rubles.

It is impossible to get to Koktebel by direct bus connection - there are no direct routes. It is best to take a ticket to Simferopol.

Drive through Ukraine is very inconvenient. It is best to follow through the Krasnodar Territory, and then through the Kerch Strait by ferry. It is best to cross on weekdays or at night - small lines. The cost of crossing a car is about 1000 rubles.

Resort beaches

Basically, the beaches in Koktebel are pebble, and the sea bottom is sandy. They are gentle, comfortable and safe for children.

"Quiet Bay" is considered the best beach in Koktebel. In the center of it is always crowded. If you go further to the sides you can find secluded places. There are beautiful landscapes, fine sand, clear sea water. This place served as a decoration in the films: Pirates of the 20th Century, 9th Company, Kings and Cabbage, A Man from the Capuchin Boulevard, Don Quixote, Scarlet Sails, Richard the Lionheart.

Maltese beach is quite well arranged. But some of it is made in the form of a concrete platform with steps leading to the water. Depth immediately large. Therefore, parents should closely monitor the children in this place.

The beach in the area of ​​Dead Bay has a difficult descent into the water. Algae are present in the water, the bottom is covered with large stones. Therefore, in this place it will not be out of place to be careful. But this is a very beautiful place.

Koktebel is considered a recognized nudist recreation center. The founder of this was Maximilian Voloshin - a poet and artist, as well as an ideologist of naturalism. Near Junge hill, nudists gather on a pebbly-sandy beach, which is about 700 meters long. The beach is always crowded, a lot of entertainment, so you should not rely on solitude.

Where to stay in Koktebel: private sector, guest houses or hotels?

This resort has no problems with accommodation. You can settle, both in the private sector, and in a boarding house, sanatorium, hotel, hotel. When choosing housing in the village, the following points should be considered:

• the presence of your own beach;
• food offers;
• the presence of hot water;
• the presence of parking in the territory;
• How old are children for free?

As in all other resorts, the cost of living depends on the season and on the proximity of the apartments to the sea. Cheapest private accommodation. Here, for a room they ask from 500 rubles per room. Accommodation in a guest house will cost an average of 1000 rubles. Room in a three-star hotel - 2000-3000 rubles / day.

Food at the resort

Basically, all catering establishments are concentrated in Koktebel on the Black Sea coast. The service here is very fast, and the prices are affordable. In season, the resort has an abundance of fresh fruits, on the beaches tourists will always be offered pies, baklava and hot corn. At the Santa Fe nightclub you can eat well and dance well.

In the dining room you can eat well in the region of 200-300 rubles. Dinner in a restaurant with cognac will cost about 500-700 rubles. Some prices in the dining room:

• borsch - 35 rubles .;
• fried ham - 45 rubles / 100 grams;
• liver with onions - 50 rub. / 100 grams;
• chicken skewers - 90 rubles / 100 grams;
• navy pasta - 50 rubles .;
• stuffed pepper - 60 rubles.

If you cook yourself, then you can save a lot. In 2018, the market prices are as follows, rubles / kg:

• pork tenderloin - 350 rubles .;
• beef liver - 450 rubles .;
• potatoes - 40 rubles .;
• carrots - 35 rubles .;
• greens - 15 rubles .;
• sugar - 54 rubles;
• apples - 60 rubles .;
• squid - 150 rubles.

Attractions and entertainment

Over the sights of Koktebel nature itself tried. It is highly recommended to visit the Karadag nature reserve with a guided tour. It will also be very exciting and interesting to take a boat trip on a boat, to visit a rock formation called the Golden Gate and located at the foot of the volcano. On Mount Klementyev is the Glider Sports Center. Thrill-seekers can jump with a parachute, fly on a hang glider, paraglider or AN-2. Or you can simply admire the extraordinary views from the mountain.

Be sure to visit the Museum of Nature of Karadag. There are exhibits (over 600 units) dedicated to nature - photographs of landscapes, stuffed birds and animals, samples of various types of wood, vegetation of rocks.

You can admire the beauty of the Black Sea region by visiting Cape Chameleon, which stretches deep into the sea. Depending on the lighting, this cape changes color during the day. From here came its name.

The village hosts the Koktebel Jazz Party annually. Here you can make friends from all over the world.

In the largest water park throughout the Crimean peninsula, you can have fun and excitement. There are 3 bathtubs with hydromassage, 7 swimming pools, 13 children's and 11 adult slides.

Seals and dolphins will show an excellent performance for vacationers in the local dolphinarium. You can also have fun at the Aquarium. More than 50 lions live in Taigan Park, the behavior of which can be observed for a long time from observation bridges.

You can get acquainted with prehistoric animals in the Dinoteria Koktebel bird park. This place is very interesting.

Advantages and disadvantages of rest in Koktebel

The advantages of relaxation include a large selection of housing in this resort, good supermarkets and a grocery market, many tourist and sightseeing programs, a wide selection of catering establishments, a large souvenir market and, of course, beautiful nature.

The disadvantages of recreation include the fact that housing, which is popular with vacationers, is removed from the sea. The quality of housing for some landlords does not match the price.