Holidays in Sudak 2018: prices, pros and cons of the resort

Sudak is one of the most ancient cities of the Crimean peninsula, which today is more than 2 thousand years old. The warm sea, sandy beaches, interesting sights, good conditions for active pastime - all this resort offers numerous tourists. How to get, where to stay and how to relax in Sudak?

How to get there

You can get to the Crimea by train, plane or motor vehicle. The nearest airport is in Simferopol, 105 km from Sudak. The cost of a plane ticket from Moscow to Simferopol in the summer starts from 4700 rubles.

You can get from the airport to the resort by public transport or book a transfer at the reserved hotel if it offers such a service. The cost of a taxi from the airport on average is 2 thousand rubles. The price of a bus ticket to Sudak is 144 rubles. You can also rent a car at the airport. The cost of the service starts from 2 thousand rubles per day.

 

The train to Sudak will cost cheaper. The cost of a ticket in a reserved seat car from Moscow starts from 2300 rubles. The train station is also located in Simferopol. From here, the resort can be reached by shuttle bus (for 500 rubles), a regular bus (for 250 rubles), which run according to the schedule, or by taxi (for 2000-2500 rubles).

Cost of living

The choice of housing in the city is quite wide: from a room in the private sector or a guest house to a villa or hotel. The cost of housing has a wide range, so every tourist can choose exactly what suits him best.

1. Jeval Guest House is a 7-minute walk from the beaches and 15 minutes from the city center, where the main entertainment is concentrated. Nearby are shops, a pharmacy, a bus stop and other necessary infrastructure. The cost for a junior suite here starts from 1600 rubles, for a superior room - from 2 000 rubles.

2. Hotel Barcelona. The hotel rooms offer views of the main attraction of the city - the Genoese fortress. The well-equipped hotel has a swimming pool, a playground for children, etc. The cost of rooms starts at 2500 rubles.

3. Fregat Guest House is located next to the water park and the beach. Free parking and a playground are on site. The cost of living starts from 2200 rubles per day.

4. Bereg Hotel - the hotel is located in the center of Sudak. The beach is 7 minutes leisurely step. The hotel has a barbecue and sauna. The minimum cost of hotel accommodation is from 2 thousand rubles.

5. Villa Fellini is a private hotel located a 6-minute walk from the beach. The cost of rooms here is from 3200 rubles per day.

Food prices

If you rented a room in a guest house or a room in the private sector, then you can cook your own meals, thus saving on meals. The average cost of some products in Sudak:

• 1 kg of cottage cheese - from 200 rubles;
• 1 liter of milk - from 45 rubles;
• 1 kg of potatoes - from 25 rubles;
• 1 kg of meat - from 350-400 rubles;
• 1 kg of apples - from 50 rubles;
• 1 kg of peaches or apricot - from 100 rubles.

 

If you plan to eat in cafes or canteens, then the average prices here are:

• breakfast will cost about 100 rubles per person;
• the cost of a comprehensive lunch starts from 220 rubles;
• You can have dinner for 300 rubles or more from 1 person.

Breakfast in the restaurant costs from 130 rubles, lunch - from 300 rubles, dinner - from 500 rubles excluding alcoholic beverages.

Beaches of Sudak

It is for a beach holiday that tourists go to Sudak. Almost all the beaches in the city are clean and comfortable. The most popular of them:

1. Central beach.It is the widest and longest in the city. The entrance to the sea is gentle which is ideal for families with children. In the high season, it is very crowded, so to find a free place, you need to come early. Here you can rent a sun lounger, beach accessories and sports equipment for outdoor activities.

2. Mojito Beach with artificial sand is located near Sudak Bay. In summer, the beach offers a rental of water vehicles (catamaran, kayak, jet ski) and equipment for windsurfing and diving.

3. The collective farm beach is located near the city water park. The beach is covered with dark sand, and along the coast there are small shells. The entrance to the sea is gentle, so there are always a lot of vacationers with children. There is a beach equipment rental or water equipment rental on site.

4. Arzy Beach is located near Fortress Mountain and is covered with quartz sand. It got its name thanks to the restaurant located on its territory. There is a tour desk on the beach where you can pick up a fascinating trip to interesting sights of the region.

5. Alchak Beach is located near Alchak Kaya Mountain. The area is covered with quartz sand and coarse pebbles. Entrance is paid - 200 rubles, since the beach area belongs to the conservation area. There is no beach equipment here, but there are amazing landscapes.

Tours and attractions

After relaxing on the beach, tourists will be able to visit interesting places of the resort:

1. Genoese fortress. It is she who is one of the main attractions of the peninsula. The fortress is located on a cliff, which offers amazing views of the city and its surroundings. There is a museum on the territory of the fortress. Entrance ticket to the fortress costs 150 rubles.

2. The Church of the Icon of the Mother of God is the oldest church in the Crimea. It was built in the 1st century. Throughout its history, the church was destroyed several times, but was restored every time.

3. Chaban-Kale Tower located on Cape Agira. The tower building is dilapidated. Up to now, it has been possible to preserve a small tunnel, watch tower and ancient pottery kilns. There is an observation deck on the cape, which offers scenic views of the surroundings.

4. The Sub-Kharch monastery was built in the XIV century and is one of the most ancient and interesting sights of Crimea. This place is popular among pilgrims.

5. The Grand Crimean Canyon is one of the most famous natural attractions of the peninsula.

6. Crocodile farm. Here is a large collection of reptiles and reptiles. The farm is of particular interest to children. The cost of a children's ticket is 400 rubles, an adult - 500 rubles.

7. The park of lions "Taigan". Here, all predators are kept in conditions as close as possible to natural ones. Tourists in the park are offered an exciting safari. The entrance ticket costs 450 rubles per child and 900 rubles per adult visitor. The price of a safari is 6 thousand rubles.

8. Tour on SUVs. During the trip, tourists will be shown the most interesting mountain routes: Cape Meganom, the Karabi-Yayla plateau, Ai-Georgy rock, White rock. The cost of the trip is from 5 thousand rubles.

9. Excursion to the winery New World. For tourists, they offer several excursion programs at once, some of which involve visiting production workshops, and others include the Golitsyn house-museum. In addition, visitors will be able to taste the best varieties of wines that are produced at the factory.

Things to do in Sudak

In Sudak, vacationers can enjoy a lot of entertainment for every taste:

1. Diving. The cost of diving starts from 2500 rubles.

2. A windsurfing lesson costs 1,500 rubles per 1 hour. You can rent the necessary equipment for 1 thousand rubles per hour or 3 thousand rubles for 1 day.

3. Kayaking - from 700 rubles.

4. Paragliding costs from 2500 rubles.

5. Climbing prices start at 3 thousand rubles.

6. Downhill "zipline" from Mount Persem costs 500 rubles.

7. Flight to FLYBOARD - 1 thousand rubles in 10 minutes.

8. There is a water park for children in the city. The cost of an adult ticket is 1,500 rubles, a child's ticket is 1,100 rubles.

Climate

Due to the fact that the city is completely closed from the winds by the mountains, the climate here is mild. The average annual temperature is about 12 degrees. It is dry and hot in summer. Sometimes the temperature here rises to +38 degrees. Water in the sea warms up to +23 degrees.

Pros and cons of relaxation

When choosing a resort for a vacation, it is important to get acquainted with its advantages and disadvantages. As for Sudak, tourists note such positive points:

1. Sudak rightfully bears the title of the sunniest resort of Crimea. Here is the largest number of sunny days in a year and the minimum rainfall.
2. The resort offers excellent conditions for any type of vacation: beach, active, sightseeing, etc.
3. The unique nature and picturesque landscapes leave no one indifferent.
4. All beaches in the city are clean and well-maintained.

 

Among the minuses, we can distinguish:

1. Many guest houses and hotels are far from the beaches, so you have to spend time on the road to the sea.
2. In July and August, there are a lot of tourists, so it is better to search and book accommodation in advance.

 

Sudak is a popular Crimean resort that offers good conditions for recreation. Relax on the beach here can be combined with sightseeing trips and active sports. Therefore, at least once everyone is here to come. After the trip, many fall in love with this resort and seek to get here more than once.