What to see in the vicinity of Yevpatoria - attractions on your own, by car, reviews from tourists with photos

What to see on your own Sights by car Stories, reviews and tips from tourists Where to stay in Evpatoria Excursions around Evpatoria

If you got acquainted with the atmosphere of Evpatoria on the ancient streets, go outside the city. In the vicinity of the resort you will find salt lakes, vast steppes, intoxicating with the smell of herbs, wonderful white beaches and the continuation of the story of Ancient Greece. Some of them - the pink lake Sasyk-Sivash, the picturesque shores of Tarkhankut and the Belyaus spit "Crimean Maldives" - can rightfully be classified as the most important attractions of Crimea.

Many interesting places in the Evpatoria region are scattered at greater distances from each other than in other parts of Crimea, often outside villages, and transport links are limited. Nevertheless, everything that can be seen near Evpatoria can be visited on your own, by car or bus. Tourists without a car will always find it convenient to organize excursions.

This advice provides options for where it is possible and where it is more convenient to go from Yevpatoria, since the path passes through it, and Sevastopol, Bakhchisarai and Balaklava are omitted, although they are quite probable. Other pages will help you get acquainted with their capabilities:

What to see in 1 day in Sevastopol, Balaklava, Bakhchisarai

When going to the surrounding areas, be sure to take sun protection and water: the Evpatoria region is a steppe region, where high vegetation is found only in villages.

Halt on Tarkhankut Photo: © Egor Vlasov

What to see on your own

Near Evpatoria there are many interesting places that you can get to on your own - by public transport or by car. Among them are the attractions of neighboring resorts, lakes, beaches and even oyster farms.

Lake Sasyk-Sivash

Sasyk-Sivash is a large salt lake on the eastern outskirts of Evpatoria towards the Saki resort. It gained its popularity due to the pink color of the water, which makes any photo with it incredibly fantastic. However, the shade depends on the time of year: the peak of pink is July and August, but opinions vary greatly about the appropriate time of day. The salt and mud of the lake, located under the salt crust, are extremely useful, and from the side of the Evpatoria-Saki highway you can see pools for evaporation of the valuable product.

Convenient access to the lake is located on the southern and eastern sides. Those who use public transport need to get to the Pribrezhnoye bus stop or Tekhnikum train station, and then walk north about 2 km. Along the way, at the stop you can visit the ancient settlement “Kara-Tobe”.

Greco-Scythian settlement "Kara-Tobe"

The ancient settlement "Kara-Tobe" is located at the Evpatoria highway at the entrance to Saki. This is a Greek settlement dating back to the 4th century. BC e. The location on the hill, the remains of weapons and burials found indicate its defensive nature. During the Second World War there was a bunker on the hill.

The museum complex includes excavations of an ancient fortress, which are still underway, a reconstructed dwelling, and a small museum of finds in the pillbox tower. Guides working at the site will give a detailed account of the history and artifacts. From Yevpatoria you can take a bus to the Pribrezhnoye stop or the Tekhnikum railway station, walking further 200–500 meters.

Read more: ancient settlement “Kara-Tobe”

Kara-Tobe Photo: © Galina Eremina

Saki Lake

The lake in the vicinity of the city of Saki is one of the most famous bodies of water in Crimea. Vast deposits of sulfide silt mud, used for medicinal purposes since the beginning of the 19th century, led to the opening of dozens of sanatoriums here. Independent vacationers visit the lake shore bordering the sea (in the area of the Sunny Beach boarding house). Before using mud, a doctor's recommendations are required; there are many contraindications. In addition, there are certain application technologies that are observed only in sanatoriums, and therefore the effect of their treatment is higher.

From the side of the city of Saki, a long embankment runs along Lake Saki. It will take its final form in the summer of 2022. The wide, tiled promenade will be equipped with recreation areas and playgrounds. Not far from it is the Resort Park and the city's local history museum.

Museum of Local Lore and History of Mud Therapy

The Museum of Local Lore and the History of Mud Therapy will tell about the formation of the city of Saki as a resort, the discovery of medicinal mud, its properties, the transformation of the lake by man and more. As in any historical museum, information is presented here about flora and fauna, famous people, including those who came for treatment, the nationalities of Crimea and the life of the city in different historical periods, the years of World War II in particular.

The museum occupies a building on Kurortnaya Street, just behind Kurortny Park, if you walk from the lake. It is easy to recognize: it is a small two-story mansion of the early 20th century, built in the Art Nouveau style. In reviews, visitors note that the visit becomes much more interesting if you use the services of a guide.

Read more: Museum of Local Lore and History of Mud Therapy in Saki

Museum of Local Lore and History of Mud Therapy in Saki Photo: © Elvika Pan

Moinak Lake

On the map of the western part of Yevpatoria it is easy to notice a large lake - Moinakskoe or Moinaki. The reservoir also contains brine in the bottom sediments of mud, formed due to the separation of the estuary by a sand spit. Their healing properties have been studied since the beginning of the 19th century and later entered the arsenal of local sanatoriums, becoming the main natural factor in the development of the resort.

To visit the lake, the eastern shore is convenient, having gentle sandy slopes and leading directly to the streets of the Sanatorium microdistrict of Evpatoria. You may not even have to travel. When planning to use brine and mud, you need to remember caution and the rules for their use.

Settlement "Chaika"

On the southern shore of Lake Big Yaly-Moynak there are excavations of an ancient settlement founded by the Greeks in the 4th century BC. e. It is conventionally called the “Chaika” settlement and is believed to have had a defensive and economic function for Chersonesos. Later, the Scythians settled in its place. Among the finds are many ceramics and images of Greek gods.

The remains of "Chaika" are not as impressive, unlike Chersonesos. These are mainly the foundations of buildings from different periods, which still retain the outlines and part of the masonry. People rarely go to it specifically; usually guests of Zaozernoye come here while walking along the coast. There is no excursion service on site.

Oybur Lake

Not far from Yevpatoria, between the villages of Shtormovoye and Popovka, lies Lake Oyburskoye. The reservoir is one of the largest in Crimea and in its usefulness can compete with Lake Saki. People come to him to lie in salt water, as in the Dead Sea, and also to take advantage of blue clay and silt mud, the healing properties of which have been known since the time of Herodotus.

The most attractive part for all tourists is the sand spit between the lake and the sea, which has an average width of 100 meters, since it is convenient to swim in the reservoirs one by one. In addition to Lake Oyburskoye, in Shtormovoe you can visit the village beach and the “Sea Curiosities” museum, which collects things thrown out by the sea, and halfway towards Novoozernoye you can be impressed by the orderly rows of wind turbines at the Mironovskaya Wind Farm.

Z-City Beach in Popovka

Z.CITY beach attracts travelers with an unusual format. This is not just a seashore, it is a whole beach city with entertainment for children, cafes, bars and fun parties that take place almost every day in the summer. Since the time of Kazantip, bizarre structures have been preserved on its territory, making the place incredibly unique, and sometimes even cosmic. However, the beach here is also beautiful: clear sea, gentle slope and fine white sand fit perfectly into the overall picture of the place.

Read more: “Z.City” beach in Popovka

Beach Z.City Photo: © Maria Bakaeva

Oyster farms

To the northwest of Yevpatoria lies the unique Lake Donuzlav , connected to the sea by an artificial canal. It is the deepest in Crimea, due to the lack of industry, it is clean and has less salinity than the sea. These conditions have become an excellent base for growing shellfish. To get to one of the farms and try the seafood delicacy, you need to come to the village of Novoozernoye on its southern coast.

The mussel and oyster farm "Aqua-Alliance" awaits guests in the restaurant on the street. Admiral Kantura, 2, which is very close to the village bus station. Here they serve oysters and mussels in shells with Dor Blue cheese sauce, brine chops, boiled shrimp and julienne with mussels, rapana or shrimp. It is recommended to book places in advance; guests are accommodated in a small hall and on an open veranda overlooking the waters of Donuzlav.

Excursion to an oyster farm Photo: © Official page “Crimean Seafood” VKontakte

The oyster farm “Crimean Seafood” organizes educational trips to the plantations and also waits in its restaurant “Pier No. 12”. During the excursion, you will get to know with your own eyes the entire growing process, take part in raising shellfish from the lake and learn how to properly consume them. The farm offers several varieties of oysters - Crimean, Tauride, Crimean Claire, Crimean pearl oyster and Black Sea mussels in various sauces or baked. The restaurant is located on the northern outskirts of the village, 3 km from the bus stop, on the shore of the lake overlooking the old anti-submarine ship "Ochakov".

Entertainment

Places where you can go in Evpatoria to have fun in the evening are classic attractions, entertainment centers, theaters and cinemas, as well as nightlife that never stops until the morning. Many of them are located in the central part of the city.

Participants of the festival “Summer Evenings on Karaimskaya” Photo: © Yura Lepesa

Games and sports

The embankments of resort towns are the most popular places at any time of the day. Yevpatoria is no exception; in the evening, Gorky Embankment is full of tourists, because along it there is more than one attraction, dozens of souvenir shops, as well as cozy cafes and restaurants. There are children's carousels and trampolines , 3D photography , a 17D cinema , gallery and a Ferris wheel , from which it is convenient to view the city streets illuminated with lights. Street performers gather a large number of spectators around them.

Tereshkova embankment in 2020-2021 is under reconstruction, but in the middle of Karaev Square there is another Ferris wheel and some of the children's attractions .

Fire show on Gorky embankment Photo: © Yura Lepesa

You can play billiards, bowling, table tennis or slot machines at IgroPark . It also houses the Nautilus fish restaurant and the Cosmobo cafe, which offers pasta, pizza, and burgers, so you don’t have to go far for dinner. the Coliseum entertainment complex , where there is laser tag, gaming machines, air hockey, a children's disco, and also a cafe with a pizza-burger menu and a night club.

Union hotel and entertainment complex invites you to billiards and bowling tournaments. It also features a beauty salon, café and bar. In the Saturn shopping center on May 9 Street in Evpatoria, the billiard club “Lotos” . Fans of cyberspace will appreciate the powerful devices of the CyberX eSports , whose network is represented in 75 cities of the Russian Federation.

Souvenir shops in the light of lights Photo: © Yura Lepesa

Theaters

Yevpatoria is a cultural resort where theatrical talents and their spectators meet. Most productions, according to tradition, are held in the evening.

Theater named after A.S. Pushkin in Evpatoria occupies one of the beautiful buildings in the city center, built according to a special project in 1910. Two architects, adhering to different styles, managed to create one of the best theaters in the Russian Black Sea region. Its appearance combines modernity and Russian classicism. In the park surrounding the theater, guests can wait for the show to begin or take a stroll during intermission.

Despite the absence of a permanent troupe, the Pushkin Theater's playbill is full. The productions are presented in different genres - tours of other Russian theaters with classical and modern plays, concert programs with songs and dances, as well as entertainment shows.

Theater named after Pushkin in Evpatoria Photo: © Eugenmakh/ Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 3.0

Contrary to its name, the Youth Theater in Evpatoria is not only a children's theater. The institution’s repertoire includes purely adult productions: “The Evpatoria Landing” about the events of 1942, a tragicomedy based on the story by Anatoly Krym “Letter to God”, “Kindred Souls” based on O. Henry’s short stories and others.

Youth Theater is actively working in other directions, organizing theater laboratories for teenagers, excursions into the world of backstage, art exhibitions in its gallery “theHARASHO” , the show “Studio 22” about the world of theater, creative evenings and even initiated the Evpatoria costumed retro bicycle ride .

Cinemas

While vacationing in Yevpatoria, movie lovers will be able to see all the latest releases in the modern film industry in wide format and surround sound. Screenings are organized by two cinemas in the city; sessions run from early morning until late at night.

“Maximum Cinema” is located in the “Maximum” shopping center in the Za Line microdistrict. Viewers can enjoy four comfortable halls with car seats in the first row, special seats for lovers and the ability to show 3D.

The Raketa cinema is located next to the theatre. Pushkin on Lenin Avenue. Continuing the theme of space, the halls are called “Mars”, “Saturn” and “Starry”. Each uses a RealD 3D viewing system, Dolby Digital with 7-channel audio, and the last one has a screen only slightly smaller than IMAX.

Hall "Maximum Cinema" Photo: © Official website of the cinema

Night life

The concept of Evpatoria as a children's resort is firmly rooted, but has not become an obstacle to the operation of nightlife establishments. It’s difficult to call the city a mecca of parties, but there are places where the fun doesn’t die down until the early morning.

Incendiary animation and games for children, family foam parties, and after an open-air movie and dancing - this is Royal beach in Evpatoria on Simferopolskaya Street. The establishment has comfortable sun loungers, varied cuisine, a bar and a hookah lounge. Thematic events sometimes appear on the schedule; among the past ones are a Hawaiian, Bahamian and Latin party in the rhythm of salsa. The beach offers the best sunsets in the city.

More musical events and more in the unusual beach town “Z.City” in Popovka from May to October. It’s worth keeping an eye on the posters of other beaches; they might also have something interesting going on.

Party on Popovka beach Photo: © Maria Bakaeva

Several city clubs operate year-round. The Bely karaoke club , which opens its doors at nightfall, boasts two large halls It is located in the very center of Yevpatoria - at the intersection of Frunze and Gorky embankment. In winter, all events move to “A Che ne Cho-Cho by Serebro” on Internatsionalnaya, 126.

Another establishment in the city is the Tetra lounge club near Theater Square. Karaoke, guest DJs and a good menu will not make you bored at night. The Del Mar club-restaurant offers a wide selection of dishes . The establishment often hosts themed and promotional evenings.

Photo: © Yura Lepesa

Sightseeing by car

By car it is easy to reach all attractions near Evpatoria, including those mentioned above. However, others are convenient and accessible specifically for those arriving by car, since they are located further away. Below is more information about what a tourist by car will not miss when in the vicinity of Evpatoria.

Crimean Maldives - Belyaus Photo: © Alexey Troitsky

Belyaus Beach

Belyaus is a beach stretching for 7 km along the northern part of the spit between Lake Donguz and the Black Sea. For the beauty of the coast with white sand and azure sea it is called the “Crimean Maldives”. Belyaus is a popular camping spot in Crimea. Independent tourists, as well as surfing fans, come here to relax with a tent: the open space often generates comfortable winds.

A few hotels and guest houses offered by residents of the villages of Zolotoy Krym and Znamenskoye allow you to stay with great comfort. When going here, you should definitely stock up on provisions and all kinds of sunscreen; there is very little infrastructure in the area.

Greco-Scythian settlement "Belyaus"

In the northern part of the Belyaus Spit, on the seashore, lie the ruins of an ancient settlement built by the Greeks in the 4th century BC. e. The modern name “Belyaus” was assigned to it at the beginning of the 20th century. one of the researchers who studied ancient maps. Like the Evpatoria “Chaika”, Belyaus was a security and agricultural point in the Chersonesus region, and later it was also attacked by the Scythians.

On the territory of the settlement, the lower part of the fortress walls and the foundations of buildings are clearly visible. You can find stairs, floors or tiled sidewalks of the village. We recommend learning more about the city in advance as there are no on-site tours offered.

3 km to the west on the shore there is another archaeological site - the Kulchuk fortress, where archaeologists conduct excavations in the summer.

Cape Tarkhankut

Cape Tarkhankut is the outstanding western point of the Crimean peninsula. It is definitely on the must visit list if you find yourself in the West. This is due to the high banks, bizarre rocks, caves, arches, tunnels, as well as the stunning color of the sea and the fragrant hot steppe. Vacationers come to just admire it and have an active time, snorkeling or scuba diving.

In the southern part of the cape there is a protected area Maly and Bolshoy Atlesh . Among the attractions of Maly: a hundred-meter tunnel in the rock and a vertical hole to the sea, carved by fishermen or smugglers; small natural pool - “Cup of Love” ; a rock resembling a crocodile and the Three Sisters caves . Underwater in Dolphinarium Bay, divers will find the underwater museum “Alley of Leaders ,” which contains busts of famous national leaders and cultural figures.

a dolphinarium on Bolshoi Atlesh , the chapel of St. Nicholas , and a couple of hotels and cafes welcome guests. Behind it, towards the cape, you will see the rocks of the Lost World tract , one of them is “Turtle”. Even closer to the end of the cape there is a sculpture “The Thinker. Heart of Tarkhankut” , which has become a symbol of the place, and at the end rises the snow-white Tarkhankut lighthouse .

Dzhangul tract

Dzhangul landslide coast is a natural reserve on the coast north of Olenevka. Mountainous shores, high layered slopes, intricate rock formations in the sea, caves in the rocks and small bays amaze the imagination of any guest. Valuable representatives of the flora grow in the ravines extending into the sea.

The territory is a nature reserve; you must follow the rules for visiting such places, for example, you cannot light fires. It is safer to move along the existing paths and you can even drive a passenger all-wheel drive car if you choose the road carefully. On vacation, they put up a tent, windsurf, kayak, or just snorkel if the sea is calm. Continuing your way north along the coast, you can get to the Bolshoy Kastel tract and the beach in Kipchak Bay.

Bolshoy Kastel tract

The landscape of the Bolshoy Kastel ravine is under protection, the reason for which lies in the diversity of flora and fauna. Relict shrubs, red-listed herbs grow here, several species of wasps, and colonies of wild rabbits and cormorants live here.

Dzhangulskaya Bay, where the gully opens, has long been loved by tourists. However, now visiting is limited: certain places are allocated for tents and cars. An advantage of the accommodation is the presence of a well with water, and swimming and diving will complement the study of the ruins of an ancient Greek house on the left side of the coast.

Kipchak Bay

The beach in Kipchak Bay is a well-known, but not the most popular option for a savage holiday: getting here is further than other places, although those who have visited do not regret the time and travel spent. The water here is clean, very beautiful, the sunset is sandy and gentle. In the sea you can see a variety of inhabitants, including dolphins. On the shore there are several houses, a small shop and a well with drinking water. You can buy fresh fish from fishermen.

Black Sea

75 km from Yevpatoria there is a large resort village and the center of Western Crimea - Chernomorskoye. Several of its attractions are worth a visit if you make it this far.

The Kalos Limen Museum-Reserve includes exhibitions about the nature of the Black Sea region, the history of the peoples of the late 19th - 20th centuries. and sanctifies the events of new times. A special place is occupied by the history of the Greco-Scythian settlement "Kalos Limen" , which was a major port, center of trade and craft on the west coast. Its name translated from Greek means “Beautiful Harbor”. The ruins of the settlement itself - the remains of barracks, towers, city houses - are located in the northern part of the Central Black Sea Beach, they are easy to find.

Not far from the museum stands the Church of Zechariah and Elizabeth - a tall rectangular building with a spire. It resembles a tower in the constructivist style, but this is how the church was conceived by Count M. S. Vorontsov. Features of pseudo-Gothic and Romanesque style are also inherent in the Vorontsov Palace in Alupka.

Swan Lake

The closest part of Lake Sasyk-Sivash, located between the road to Saki and Simferopolskaya Street, is named Swan, and it is not marked on the maps. The place became a tourist spot with the appearance of a colony of mute swans on the reservoir. There are always enough people willing to feed and photograph the graceful snow-white birds. The most convenient places to meet them are located on the side of the road along the northern shore of the lake, where it is easier to get there by car. The southern shore, despite the buildings and the street, is almost entirely overgrown with reeds.

Radio telescope P-2500

On the outskirts of the village of Molochny, west of Yevpatoria, there is a unique object created by man. The P-2500 (RT-70) radio telescope is impressive with its height and huge dish with a diameter of 70 m. There are only a few telescopes of this size with a fully movable dish in the world, and only two with a powerful transmitter.

The P-2500 radio telescope near Yevpatoria was honored to be featured on one of the 2015 Bank of Russia banknotes dedicated to Crimea. The presence of a white plate on a leg also adds an unusual, cosmic note to the real seascape of Molochnoe, especially when viewed from the pink Lake Galgasskoe.

Stories, reviews and tips from tourists

Seaside vacationers diversify their beach routine in different ways. There are enough opportunities for this in Crimea, and tourists in Evpatoria rarely coincide in their routes. Plan your own trip around the resort or follow the path of others you like - the choice is yours. Stories from portal users will help you do it:

about Lake Moinaki in Yevpatoria - “Big Project: Lake of Hopes” from Yuri Lepesa;
about the route along the west coast in a big trip to Crimea - “Crimea by car in 15 days” from Anna Vasilyeva;
about active recreation - “Unexplored Western Crimea and Kiting in Mezhvodnoye” from Sveta Koko;
about Tarkhankut - “The westernmost and wildest point of Crimea” from Svetlana Sarycheva.

All tourist reviews about Evpatoria and its surroundings on Tourister. RU

You need a lot of information about the city - in the city guide, as well as advice on the road between Yevpatoria and other cities of Russia and Crimea.

On the Yandex panorama. Maps: Lake Oyburskoe and the Black Sea

Where to stay in Evpatoria

The hotel base, where any vacationer in Evpatoria can stay, consists of hotels, guest houses, sanatoriums and several hostels. The first three differ in various parameters - size, price, type of food, comfort or, for example, the presence of treatment or a swimming pool.

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Hostels for Budget Travelers
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Guest houses in Evpatoria

The choice of suitable accommodation is always up to the tourist, but Tourist. Ru has prepared selections that will simplify this difficult task:

All-inclusive hotels in Yevpatoria
Evpatoria hotels by the sea with a swimming pool
Hotels in Evpatoria with a private beach on the first line
Evpatoria for children

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Where to go in the evening with children

It is quite easy to keep a child occupied at a resort that is considered a children's resort at any time of the day. Many hotels, sanatoriums and resort complexes are family-friendly, have excellent playgrounds, swimming pools and organize animation events. In the evening, a mini-disco is usually held for the youngest guests.

In Evpatoria itself you can visit the attractions located on the embankment , in the Frunze Park , the park at the former Avangard stadium and other popular places. Frunze Park also houses the Evpatoria Dinopark , where roaring dinosaurs become even more realistic at dusk. You can see real animals at Tropic Park , a zoo on the territory of the Children's Park on Tokarev Street. Amazing experiences await kids in the Giant's House, the House of Fear, the UFO Museum and other objects of the Avangard amusement park.

With fidgets, you can check out the trampoline or ropes park on Liman . The cultural program will be offered by the Yevpatoria Youth Theater , whose repertoire includes the famous fairy tales “Geese Swans”, “The Tale of Tsar Saltan”, “The Flying Ship” and others. Evening performances usually start at 17:00.