The showcase of Western Crimea - the sun is favorable to it, and the outskirts of this city are surrounded by countless lakes. The sea is always warm here, healing springs gush out, and golden beaches do not leave anyone indifferent. People come here to relax and improve their health. Evpatoria is an ancient city that successfully combines the past and the present.
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Beaches
- The central beach is about 2 km long, half of which belongs to sanatoriums. It is very crowded here during the season.
- Robinson is a compact sandy beach, located slightly away from Central.
- The Cote d'Azur is one of the best beaches in Evpatoria, located near Lake Moinak. Is paid. But the entrance price is quite small. Nearby there is another good beach - Rodnichok.
- Towards Simferopolskaya Street you can find several excellent sandy beaches: Oasis, Golden Sands, Solaris.
Entertainment
Evpatoria Dolphinarium
Located on Kievskaya Street. The performances involve dolphins, fur seals, and belugas. Ticket from 600 to 1000 rubles. There are morning, afternoon and evening performances.
Park "Crimea in miniature", st. Kirov
This open-air museum contains almost all miniatures of historical and cultural monuments of Crimea. There is a petting zoo and an area for children. The price of an adult ticket is 600 rubles, a child ticket – 400 rubles. Open until 23.00
Anna Akhmatova's Literary Cafe
The restaurant is a pastry shop located in the very center of the city on the street. Teatralnaya, in the house where in 1905-1906. there lived a famous poetess. The establishment is permeated with the atmosphere of the late 19th century. A cup of coffee and dessert will cost 500 – 1500 rubles. Open from 10 to 23 hours.
House of Wine
A small shop on Brothers Buslaev Street with a good selection of Crimean wines, stylized in antique style. For a reasonable fee (about 50 rubles) you can taste the wine before purchasing. It is famous for its mini-exhibition of Greek amphoras and vessels, immersing you in the atmosphere of antiquity.
Cafe-museum of Jewish cuisine “Yoskin Kot”
Thematic establishment in “Little Jerusalem”. First and second courses and alcoholic drinks are served. Lunch on average will cost 500-600 rubles. The establishment is open until 21.00.
Story
Evpatoria is one of the oldest cities in the world and has already celebrated its 2500th anniversary. The settlement here was founded in the 5th - 6th century BC. by the ancient Greeks. The city was named Kerkinitida and in the 4th century BC. existed as a polis. Then it was subordinated to the Chersonesos state and flourished as one of its centers.
In the 2nd century BC. Kerkinitis was captured and practically destroyed by the Scythians. After some time, the city was liberated by the army of Diophantus, but the majority of the population chose to remain in Chersonesus. In the 4th century BC. the settlement was captured by the Huns and actually fell into decay.
theatre square
The medieval history of Evpatoria contains practically no information. It is known that in the 15th century the Crimean Tatars founded the Gezlev fortress here, which grew into a large trading center in the 16th century.
At the end of the 18th century, the city was included in the Russian Empire and received its modern name. During the Crimean War, a base for the British and Turks was located in Yevpatoria. During World War II, the city was occupied by German troops in 1941 and liberated in 1944.
How to get there from Moscow on your own?
Evpatoria is located on the Crimean Peninsula and after the annexation of Crimea to Russia, getting here from Moscow or other cities of the Russian Federation is quite simple.
Fast and inexpensive by plane
The easiest way is to buy an air ticket from Moscow to Simferopol, and then get from the capital of the Republic by taxi or public transport. As for the cost of such a flight, it all depends on the season. Airfare prices are expected to be at their highest in summer. Their cost reaches 10,000 rubles or more per person round trip. For a family with children it will be a decent amount. In winter and autumn, it is quite possible to book an inexpensive air ticket for 4,000 rubles on the Moscow-Simferopol-Moscow route.
Romantic, but long by train
From 2022, you can very conveniently get to Yevpatoria by train. This option was appreciated by our vacationers and in the summer season it is quite difficult to find places.
Across the Crimean Bridge by car or bus
The opening of the Crimean Bridge, which connects the mainland of the country and the peninsula, has become a landmark event for all Russians. Now every year thousands of car travel enthusiasts enter Crimea in their own cars or regular intercity buses. Yes, it takes a long time, but you are absolutely left to your own devices.
photo: Route from Moscow to Evpatoria
If you choose this travel option, then get ready for a long journey. You have to cover about 1800 km, which will take at least 21 hours. This is, of course, if you are a careful driver and follow traffic rules.
Attractions
Ruins of Kerkinitida
In Evpatoria, the ruins of ancient Kerkinitida have been preserved in several places. So on Gorky Street (not far from the port) there is a restored section of ancient walls, and on Simferopolskaya Street (near the Museum of Local Lore) a glass pyramid was built over excavations and ancient artifacts.
We recommend taking a look at the Museum of Local Lore, which was founded in 1925 and contains about 80 thousand exhibits.
Embankment
Embankment is the most popular street in Evpatoria, named after Maxim Gorky. It was created at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. Here you can see several remarkable mansions and interesting sculptural compositions.
There is a nice small arboretum on Pushkin Street.
Gezlev Gate
Gezlev Gate is a medieval entrance to the Tatar city of Gezlev. The gate was built in the 15th century. The bazaar began immediately behind them.
Temple of St. Elijah
The Temple of St. Elias is a church in the traditional Greek style, built in the 20s of the last century by order of the local Greek community.
St. Nicholas Cathedral
St. Nicholas Cathedral is the main temple of Evpatoria, built at the end of the 20th century in the traditional Byzantine style. The church building has an octagon shape and a large 18-meter dome.
Juma-Jami Mosque
The Juma-Jami Mosque is one of the largest and most beautiful Muslim buildings in Crimea. The mosque was built at the end of the 16th century by order of the Crimean Khan Devlet I. Its architecture is an imitation of the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul: a large main dome and two high minarets (33 meters).
Armenian Church
The Armenian church was built in the first half of the 19th century and has been preserved in very good condition.
There is also an ancient synagogue in Yevpatoria, built at the beginning of the 20th century. During World War II, the synagogue was used as a stable. In 1998, the synagogue received its religious status back.
Tekie
Tekie is the only Muslim dervish monastery in Crimea. It was founded in the 15th - 16th centuries. The complex of buildings includes the tekie itself, a mosque and a Muslim educational institution (madrasah).
Arch in the old town
Evpatoria has a nice old town with an oriental flavor. Here you can have a great walk among the narrow streets, see interesting old buildings and main attractions.
Greco-Scythian settlement
The Greco-Scythian settlement is the ruins of an ancient settlement 7 km southwest of Yevpatoria. The settlement was founded in the 4th century BC. and was one of the outposts of Chersonesos. In the 1st century AD the settlement was abandoned.
Rest and recovery in Evpatoria
Yevpatoria is a resort town on the western coast of Crimea, 60 km from Simferopol. This is one of the main medical resorts on the Black Sea coast. There are a huge number of sanatoriums, boarding houses, and children's camps, such as "Orlyonok".
The city is divided into two zones: the resort and the so-called old town. The resort part is bustling with life: cafes, bars, restaurants and parks. There is also an embankment here.
The old city is made up of narrow streets, mosques, architectural structures and historical monuments. In general, sights. Basic information:
- Population : 171,065 people;
- Index: 297400;
- Length :64.00 square kilometers
During the season, the population can reach 600 thousand people. The city lives mainly from tourism. Moreover, the tourism business is developing very actively. There are bike paths, bike parking, modern hotels and boarding houses. The transport network functions well: there are sea, railway and bus stations.
Evpatoria is a great place for children's holidays. Everything here is equipped for little guests. Hotels with family rooms, various attractions, cafes, etc. There is no shortage of kindergartens, schools, and medical centers.
The local population is employed in the tourism sector. This is the main income.
Accommodation
Accommodation in Evpatoria can be found to suit every taste and budget. Conventionally, it is divided into three groups:
- Sanatoriums. In the west of Crimea, in particular in Yevpatoria, the largest number of health resorts on the peninsula are concentrated. This is explained by the healing climate and the presence of many lakes with healing mud. Accommodation and treatment in boarding houses in the city will cost on average from 2,000 to 5,000 rubles per night.
- Hotels . The choice of hotels in Evpatoria is very large - from small guest houses with several rooms to luxury five-star hotels. The price range for a room is the same - from 2,000 to 10,000 rubles per day and above. When choosing a hotel, you should focus on reviews and location. Hotels on the first coastline will always cost more, prices also change depending on the season.
- Private houses . An option for those who love home comfort and want to save money. With some private owners you can negotiate meals for an additional fee, but in others you will have to cook yourself. It’s better to find out prices on the spot; sometimes you can even bargain. But on average they are one and a half to two times lower than in hotels.
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