I continue the series of stories about the sights of Crimea, I have previously shared interesting places in the vicinity of Yalta and Alushta , and today we are exploring the southeastern coast of Crimea, namely the sights of Sudak. In the article I will tell you what to see in Sudak, and also talk about the attractions of the village of Novy Svet Crimea.
Sudak is a rather remote resort; if you are going to Crimea by plane, you will have to travel a long way from Simferopol to Sudak, but it is worth it. There are many interesting natural attractions in the vicinity of Sudak, and a few kilometers from Sudak there is the popular, but not cheap, resort of Novy Svet.
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If you are planning a vacation here, it is better to give preference to Sudak, housing prices are cheaper there, and you can easily get to the New World by bus. Next, I will tell you about the attractions of Sudak that are worth visiting, and we will also talk about the New World, what to see and where to go.
Personal experience: to get to know Sudak and the surrounding area, we stayed for 3 days in this guest house in the center , we were satisfied - it was clean, tidy, the Sudak fortress, the embankment and the promenade were easily accessible on foot.
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One of the most picturesque places on the Crimean peninsula is the small resort town of Sudak , its excellent beaches and surrounding area .
The city is famous for the Genoese fortress, a well-preserved monument of fortification art, the annual Genoese Helmet festival, and many natural and historical attractions. About the best way to get to Sudak - here, good deals on housing - here.
How to get there
The nearest international airport and railway station are located in Simferopol. Buses and minibuses run from the capital of Crimea to Sudak. Anapa airport is also relatively close. A little further (about 385 km) is the larger Krasnodar International Airport. You can get from the Kuban capital to Sudak by bus.
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All the sights of Sudak with photos, descriptions and reviews
Genoese fortress
One of the Genoese fortresses that has survived to this day is located in Sudak. The fortress was built by the Genoese in the XIV-XV centuries. as a stronghold in the northern Black Sea region. The favorable location above the steep cliffs of the sea made the structure almost impregnable.
Tourists can see 12 towers and the main gate, the Church of the 12 Apostles, a mosque, the Catholic Church of the Virgin Mary, and wander through the remains of warehouses and barracks. The highest point of the fortress is the 15-meter Maiden (or Watch) Tower. Since the 60s XX century the fortress functions as a powerful museum complex . According to travelers, the fortress is a place that is definitely worth visiting for both adults and children while vacationing in Sudak.
- The cost of an independent visit to the Sudak Fortress Museum-Reserve is 150 rubles. for adults , the cost of tickets in the reduced category is 75 rubles. Children under 16 years old have free admission. The fee for excursion services is 50 rubles. excursion groups are formed every half hour.
Location: Genoese fortress, 1.
Mount Falcon
The hill is the oldest and largest coral reef in Europe . Once it was the seabed, and subsequently rose 474 m above sea level. Mount Sokol (also known as Kush-Kaya) attracts a large number of climbers and climbers.
Location: town. New World. You can reach the mountain from the Polet holiday home, moving along the forest path to the bridge over the ravine to the source of St. Anastasia.
Rock amphitheater
The rock amphitheater is a natural landmark in the eastern part of Crimea. It forms a semicircle of the mountain slope : in the north - the Sykhtlar and Sandyk-Kaya mountains, in the west - Karaul-Oba, in the east - Sokol. This place is famous for its large number of observation platforms. Tourists note that the views here are extremely picturesque and some of the most impressive in the area.
At the base of the amphitheater lies Green Bay , famous for its emerald-colored sea water. In good weather you can swim in the bay; there is a small sandy beach.
You can get to the rock amphitheater by minibus No. 5 from Sudak.
Golitsyn trail
The mountain trail, known as “Falcon” and “Golitsyn’s Trail,” is located on the territory of the Rock Amphitheater on Mount Orel in the western part of Green Bay. Its total length is almost 5500 m. A leisurely walk along the trail takes about an hour and a half, since the terrain is quite uneven. In clear weather, you can see Sudak and Cape Meganom from the trail.
One of the attractions of this place is the Through Grotto cave , leading to the Blue Bay. The height of the grotto opening reaches 17 m, and the length is 77 m. Due to the threat of a collapse, it is impossible to pass through it.
In the middle of the route, tourists encounter Golitsyn's grotto (or Chaliapin's grotto), where the prince himself once stored champagne and organized tastings in the adjacent territory. The grotto was later converted into a concert hall due to its incredible acoustics. Here, on a specially equipped platform, F.I. himself once sang. Chaliapin, visiting the prince.
Location: town. New World. You can get to the place by bus No. 5 from the Sudak bus station, as well as by boat from Sudak with a sightseeing tour in Tsarskaya Bay.
Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The temple is located in the very center of the city . The modest building is made in a traditional style , has 4 columns, triangular pediments, and mosaic images of saints. The temple was built with donations from parishioners over 20 years. Construction was completely completed in the 1840s. In the post-war years, until the return of the building to the ownership of the Orthodox Church in the 1990s, repair shops were located in the temple.
Location: st. Lenina, 27.
Lutheran Church
The church was built in 1887 by German settlers who arrived in the city at the invitation of Catherine II. During Soviet times, the church building was occupied by a club and a cinema. Nowadays, services of the Baptist community are periodically held here, but the main purpose of the building is civil - it houses an exhibition gallery .
Location: s. Cozy, st. Primorskaya, 13.
Cypress Alley
One of the natural attractions of the city is the almost kilometer-long Cypress Alley, leading to the embankment, connecting the street. Lenin with the city beach. This is a pedestrian zone , which is often called the “Crimean Arbat” or “ Sudak Las Vegas” . There are numerous cafes, restaurants, shopping and entertainment establishments here.
You can get to the alley from the bus station by minibus No. 6 (stop “City Council”).
Cape Meganom
The cape, located between Koktebel and Sudak , is the largest in this part of the coast. The name of the cape is translated from Greek as “big house”.
Formed by limestone blocks and volcanic rocks, the cape is currently a conservation area where rare species of steppe grasses and shrubs grow, and the coastal waters are distinguished by a rich fauna. The total area of the cape is 20 km2. Its surroundings are the sunniest and driest place in Crimea, where snorkelers prefer to relax.
Note! There is a high probability of rockfalls on the cape. You can get to Meganom by bus following the route “Sudak – Kapsel – Solnechnaya Dolina”.
Motor ship "Prince Bagration"
The river motor ship, built in 1911, is a unique example of pre-revolutionary construction . Only 11 such ships were put into operation. The ship sailed along the Volga until 1991, and after that it was used as a floating restaurant in Feodosia. Since 1994, “Prince Bagration” has been located on Cape Meganom and is abandoned. Tourists note that this place is one of the most impressive abandoned places on the peninsula.
From Sudak you can get to Meganom beach by public transport.
Cape Choban-Kule
The cape is located in the vicinity of the city, southwest of the village of Morskoye. In the VIII-IX centuries. at its foot there was a pottery center. Nowadays, on the top of the cape you can see the ruins of the 10-meter Tasili tower (aka Shepherd's Tower), which remained from the Genoese fortress, erected approximately in the 15th century. This place offers unusually beautiful views of the sea and mountains.
You can get to the cape by buses going to the village of Morskoye, asking the driver to make a stop at the foot. By car you need to follow the P29 highway for about 5 km in the direction of Alushta from Morskoye.
Cape Alchkak
Cape Alchak (Alchak-kaya) is located in the eastern part of Sudak, enclosing Sudak Bay and separating it from Kapselskaya. The height of the rock is about 1150 m. In 1988, the cape was declared a protected area . According to numerous reviews from tourists, this place is considered one of the most picturesque in Crimea. Many travelers enjoy walking along the ecological trail of the cape, admiring the truly amazing landscapes.
You can get to the cape by minibus No. 1 (stop “Aquapark”).
Aeolian harp
The hole in the rock, bearing the romantic name “Aeolian Harp,” is a passage mountain grotto , formed during thousands of years of weathering. The Sudak fortress is visible through the grotto. This natural attraction is located on the territory of Cape Alchak.
- In summer, a fee may be charged for access to the grotto (100 rubles), but access from the highway is free.
To get to the attraction, you need to get to the water park by minibuses No. 1, 2, then walk to the embankment across the Suuk-Su River.
Capsel
The valley (tract) Kapsel is located east of Sudak, directly behind Cape Alchak. It extends off the coast of the bay of the same name all the way to Cape Meganom. The bay is known for the crystal clear water , which makes it very popular among divers, scuba divers and snorkelers. also a beach here.
You can get to the tract and the bay by bus following the route Sudak - Kapsel - Solnechnaya Dolina.
Crab Island
A small archipelago at the foot of the Fortress Mountain, which is a scattering of stones, is a place that annually attracts thousands of tourists. The reason for such enormous popularity is the rich underwater world of this place and the shallow depth, allowing even inexperienced divers to dive .
The largest stone of the so-called “island” is located in the central part of the archipelago and reaches a diameter of almost 8 m. Crabs like to crawl onto the stone surface, which is why the place received its name. A large number of cormorants and seagulls gather here, which is why the island is also called Bird Island.
You can get to the island by minibus No. 2, 6 or bus No. 5 (Morskaya stop).
Pallas House
The one-story mansion of the geographer, naturalist and traveler P.S. Pallas is located on the street. Paratroopers. It was in this house that the academician spent 15 years of his life, summarizing his scientific research on the south of Russia and Crimea. Here he wrote the last of his major works, “Zoographia Rosso-Asiatica”. Currently the building is in need of restoration.
Location: st. Desantnikov, 9. You can get to the attraction by bus No. 7 or minibus No. 3, 6 (stop “RTP”).
Steven's house
The two-story mansion of academician of the St. Petersburg Academy of Sciences and founder of the Nikitsky Botanical Garden, Kh.Kh. Steven is located on Alushtinskaya Street, where the academician’s family spent the summer and autumn. The house was owned by Steven until 1922, after which it was handed over to the authorities.
Location: st. Alushtinskaya, 16. You can get to the house by minibuses No. 1, 2 (stop “Leskhoz”).
Entertainment - what to do in the city?
Water park "Sudak"
A large water entertainment complex, with a total area of more than 2 hectares, is designed for an exciting holiday for guests of any age. Vacationers have dozens of water attractions, swimming pools, a river with a countercurrent, hydromassages, a food court, and an aquabar.
- The cost of tickets was 1300 rubles. for adults, 1000 rub. for children 100-130 cm tall, children under 100 cm tall have free admission.
Location: st. Gagarina, 79.
Festival "Genoese Helmet"
The festival is a real bright holiday dedicated to the art of chivalry . It is held on the territory of the Genoese fortress and traditionally brings together all lovers of the Middle Ages and reenactors from different countries. The event program includes a crafts fair, various master classes, performances by musical groups, staged assaults and knight battles.
- Ticket prices ranged from 400 to 600 rubles.
Leisure
Horse rides
One of the popular types of active pastime in Sudak is horseback riding along routes along the Crimean mountains and picturesque valleys . In the vicinity of the city there are several horse riding centers offering their services.
- The Kamanchi horse yard offers 5 walking routes across the mountainous Crimea and Sudak, suitable for both beginners and experienced riders. The cost of walks is from 800 to 3000 rubles. per person.
Diving
Near Cape Meganom, on the shore of Kapsel Bay there is a dive. The amazing untouched underwater world of the cape surprises with its bizarre landscape and diversity of inhabitants. The dive center offers different dive programs depending on the level of training (for beginners and certified divers).
- The cost of a test dive from the shore is 2500 rubles. , dives for certified divers – 1000-2000 rubles.
Location: Midiynaya Bay, where buses go along the routes “Sudak-Kapsel” and “Sudak – Solnechnaya Dolina” (stop “Kapsel”).
Museums
Funk's dacha
Funk's dacha is an object included in the Sudak Fortress Museum-Reserve in 2015. This is the mansion of the philanthropist and scientist F.F. Funka , the only pre-revolutionary estate preserved on the Sudak embankment. The building houses an exposition of the Sudak Historical Museum, where materials are presented that introduce guests to the history of the region, starting from Paleolithic times.
- Cost of visiting from 200 rub. for adults, 100 rub. for pensioners under 18 years of age studying in basic educational professional programs, children under 16 years of age have free admission.
Location: Embankment, 11.
Museum of the History of Winemaking
The Museum of the History of Winemaking of Prince Golitsyn is located at the base of the mountain in the resort village of Novy Svet at the Novy Svet champagne wine factory. The building was erected in the 19th century. Prince L.S. Golitsyn. A special feature of the building is a 300-meter basement , next to which there was a house for workers and the house of the prince himself, which is now referred to as Golitsyn Castle.
By the end of the 70s. last century , the house was converted into a museum of Golitsyn and the history of winemaking on the Crimean Peninsula. The exhibition includes the prince's personal belongings, musical instruments, furniture, and exhibitions telling about the history of winemaking in the area.
- The cost of an excursion with tasting is from 1000 rubles. per person.
Location – town. New World, st. Shalyapina, 1.
What excursions are worth visiting?
Walk around the cape
An individual excursion for a group of up to 4 people includes an introduction to one of the main natural attractions of Crimea, a walk along the trail with a mandatory visit to the observation deck .
- The cost of the tour is 4500 ₽ . Additionally, a transfer from Sudak and back can be organized (from 500 ₽).
Mountain tour
A two-hour individual excursion will introduce guests of Sudak to the fascinating history of Byzantium in Crimea , dating back 12 centuries. Tourists will go up to the ruins of the Byzantine monastery and admire the picturesque views of Ayu-Dag, Alchak and Meganom.
- The cost of the excursion is 3500 ₽ . The maximum number of participants is 10 people.
Conquest of Mount Sokol
The individual excursion program for 1-6 people includes a climb to the top of Mount Sokol , from where a picturesque view of the bays of Sudak and the New World, Meganom, the Demerdzhi and Karadag mountains opens. Tour participants will learn about the history of winemaking, the flora of the peninsula, and see pike perch pine, juniper, and pistachio.
- The duration of the excursion is 3 hours. The ascent takes about 1.5 hours, the descent – 1 hour.
- Price – 4000 ₽.
What attractions are definitely worth visiting in Sudak? This, of course, is the Genoese fortress - the most recognizable location in the city. And, in our opinion, Cape Meganom with the Karadag Nature Reserve located on it is amazingly beautiful and secluded.
Best nightclubs
GURMAN
The GURMAN nightclub has been considered one of the best in the city for many years. The club has several rooms, a cocktail bar, a bar, and a hookah chill-out. The heart of the establishment is the dance floor, where the best DJs from Russia and neighboring countries periodically perform.
Location: Cypress Alley, 6.
ASIA
“ASIA” is the most spacious club in Sudak, capable of accommodating up to 1,500 people. The establishment is distinguished by high-quality sound and light. Bright laser shows and foam parties . The club has a pizzeria and hookah bar.
Location: st. Embankment, 20.
Story
Sudak is one of the oldest cities in Crimea. It was founded in 212 as a settlement of the Bosporan kingdom called Sugdeya. In the 7th century, the Byzantines settled here, built a port and founded a bishopric. At the beginning of the 13th century, Sudak became part of the Trebizond Empire, and a few decades later it was ravaged by the Seljuks.
In the second half of the 13th century, Venice tried to control the city, but during the first half of the 14th century it was ravaged by the Horde several times. Subsequently, Sudak was part of the Crimean ulus, which was controlled by the Golden Horde.
Panorama of the Genoese fortress
In 1365, Sudak was captured by Genoa. The Genoese ruled the city for 110 years. They restored and improved the ancient fortress, which is now the hallmark of the city, and built temples, wells and even a water supply system. In 1465, Sudak was conquered by the Ottoman Empire, within which it remained for more than two centuries and fell into decay.
In 1783, Sudak, like the whole of Crimea, became part of the Russian Empire. In the 18th century, the city practically ceased to exist and only a few dozen inhabitants lived here. Sudak began to develop again in the 19th century as a wine-making center. The status of a city was returned to it only in 1982.
