Past and present merged together in the resort town of Feodosia. It conceals still unsolved secrets and attracts with its clean beaches and attractions. Many will say later - this is the city of dreams.
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Geography and climate
Feodosia is located in the southeast of the Crimean Peninsula on the gentle slopes of the Tepe-Oba mountain range. The city is located on the shores of the Black Sea bay of the same name and is surrounded by low mountains to the south and west. The climate of Feodosia is transitional between temperate continental and subtropical. It is characterized by hot, often dry summers and mild winters with rare frosts.
Feodosia at sunset
Recreation on lakes and rivers in the vicinity of Feodosia (fishing, therapeutic mud)
For those holidaymakers who want new impressions and emotions, I can suggest that instead of the sea, go to a lake with healing mud. In Feodosia it is Adzhigol, located in the outskirts of the city, near the village of Primorsky. A small, shallow estuary reservoir is rich in mud, which has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the body.
Lake Adzhigol, Feodosia
According to scientists, the mud of Lake Adzhigol may well compete with the Saki mud. Many tourists, despite some pollution of the lake, independently use the mud to treat diseases of the skin and other organs and systems.
You can have a good time on the rivers of Feodosia, especially for those who prefer to sit on the banks with a fishing rod. At the mouth of the Baibuga River at the end of August, pelengas are caught using worms. In general, the best time for fishing is spring and early autumn. An excellent period, you can fish in the open sea, and near some beaches, in quiet bays.
Story
Feodosia is one of the oldest cities in Crimea and the world. The settlement here was founded by the Milesian Greeks back in the 6th century BC. In the 4th century BC. Feodosia is part of the Bosporus Kingdom. After 8 centuries, the ancient city was destroyed by the Huns and fell into decay. In the 5th century AD the settlement came under the control of the Byzantine Empire. The Byzantines controlled Feodosia almost until the 13th century. Then the settlement was subjugated by the Golden Horde.
The name of the city is translated from Greek as “given by God.”
In the 13th century, Theodosius was bought by Genoa. The Genoese built a fortress and a large trading port here, renaming the city Caffa. By the 15th century, Caffa's population surpassed even Constantinople.
Feodosia. Genoese fortress
In 1475, Feodosia was conquered by the Ottomans and renamed Küçük-Istanbul. The city was under the control of the Ottoman Empire for two centuries. At the end of the 18th century, Feodosia, like the whole of Crimea, became part of the Russian Empire.
In the 19th century, Feodosia was visited by Pushkin and Chekhov. The famous artist Ivan Aivazovsky also lived and worked here.
Urban transport
Taxi (names and phone numbers)
You can move directly around the city by public transport or taxi. There are more than enough such services in Feodosia:
- "Avangard", phone: +7 978 9711532;
- "Fortuna", tel.: +73656 22122; +7 978722 4117;
- "Prestige", telephones: +736562 25555; +7 978 7008505;
- "City Lux", tel.: +7 36562 22222; +7 978 2122230;
- "Mega", phone: +7 978 1001011;
- “Desyatochka”, tel.: +7 365 6221010; +7 978 8188010;
- "FEO", phone: +7 978 0104554;
- “Feodosia”, tel.: +7 988 3449988;
- “Kopeyka”, phone: +7 978 7869111.
Each of them has certain advantages, as well as disadvantages.
Minibuses
There are more than enough minibuses in Feodosia. They run throughout the city and beyond, delivering those who wish to Koktebel and other nearby settlements. Minibuses are affordable, but not always comfortable.
Buses
By bus you can travel from Feodosia to 43 settlements. In total, there are more than 240 flights. Moreover, this figure includes both local routes and intercity routes departing to Krasnodar, Voronezh, Belgorod, Bryansk and many other cities.
Holidays in Feodosia 2022 will bring true pleasure to every guest of the resort. The city has a lot of entertainment, architectural, cultural and historical monuments. A lot of beautiful places that are difficult to forget even after a fairly long period of time. Have a great holiday on the Black Sea coast!
Attractions
Genoese fortress
Genoese fortress is one of the main attractions of Feodosia, built in 1343. It is interesting that this powerful fortification was built in just a few years. During its heyday, the fortress had 11-meter walls with a length of about 5 km, which were protected by three dozen towers.
To this day, the Kaffa fortress (compared to a similar building of the Genoese in Sudak) has not been preserved very well. The southern wall and several of its towers are best preserved.
One of the best-preserved towers of the fortress is the Tower of Clement, built in 1348 and named after the Pope of the same name. The tower has several tiers, loopholes and a battle platform at the top.
Tower of Constantine
The Tower of Constantine is considered one of the main symbols of Feodosia. It was built in the first half of the 14th century and named after the Byzantine emperor of the same name. The tower is made of limestone blocks and topped with stone battlements. The walls, whose thickness reaches 2 m, are equipped with loopholes.
Aivazovsky Fountain
The Aivazovsky Fountain is a structure in a traditional oriental style, built over a reservoir with drinking water. The famous artist donated a water source to the city and used his own funds to build a pipeline here.
Church of St. Sergius
Temple of St. Sergius (Surb Sarkis) is a medieval Armenian church built in 1330. This simple limestone building, decorated with khachkars (stone crosses), is one of the oldest buildings in Feodosia.
Dacha Stamboli
Stamboli's dacha is a striking Moorish-style structure built in the second decade of the 20th century.
St. Catherine's Church
The Church of St. Catherine is a monument of the Russian-Byzantine style of architecture, a temple with five domes built at the end of the 19th century.
Iversky Temple
The Iversky Temple was built in the 14th century, and maybe even earlier, being one of the most famous landmarks of Feodosia. Interestingly, the church consists of two parts: a simple square extension and an arched structure with columns, topped with a dome.
There is another ancient church in Feodosia, named after the archangels Michael and Gabriel. This building was built at the beginning of the 15th century. Fragments of frescoes and remains of old slabs have been preserved inside. A beautiful bell tower is attached to the building. Unfortunately, the ancient temple is closed to visitors and is in dilapidated condition.
Mufti-Jami
Mufti-Jami is a medieval mosque built in the first half of the 17th century. It is the only surviving structure of the Ottoman period in Feodosia. The building has a squat dome and a slender minaret.
Golden Gate
The Golden Gate is one of the most famous natural attractions of Crimea, located near the village of Koktebel. It is a rock made of yellow basalt, which protrudes 8 meters out of the water.
Kara-Dag
Kara-Dag is an ancient extinct volcano located near Feodosia.
Armenian fountain
The Armenian Fountain is a medieval structure at the foot of Mount Mithridates, built at the end of the 16th century.
Kazan Cathedral
Kazan Cathedral is the main temple of Feodosia. Built at the beginning of the 20th century in the Russian-Byzantine style and has a rich interior decoration.
Vvedenskaya Church
The Church of the Presentation was founded between the 8th and 9th centuries. Its current appearance does not correspond to the original one from the early Middle Ages.
Greene House Museum
Rest as “savages” in a tent + camping
Those holidaymakers who are accustomed to a free holiday, not burdened by the strict rules of hotels and guest houses, are recommended to stay in tent cities and campsites. I myself love outdoor recreation with a tent, you feel more relaxed. And no apartment can bring as much pleasure as time spent in the forest or on the seashore with a tent.
There are several such places in Feodosia, some are located almost directly on the beach, they are well-maintained and have minimal amenities of civilization. But there are also completely wild places. As a rule, there are not many people there, but there will not be any basic amenities.
Camping "Scarlet Sails" in Feodosia
One of the most popular tent cities is located next to the Scarlet Sails beach. More precisely, the administration has specially allocated an area for autotourists in order to create the most comfortable conditions for them. The beach has a developed infrastructure and a lot of entertainment. So you definitely won’t be bored.
Autocamping at the Koronelli base
The camping is not in Feodosia itself, but near the village of Beregovoye. In close proximity, across the road, is one of my favorite beaches, “Golden”. On the territory of the tent city there is a Wi-Fi point, a playground for children, toilets, hot and cold water. You can stay in your own tent or rent a cozy house. Read more…
Address: Crimea, Feodosia, Beregovoe, Koronelli, 8. Phone: +7 978 556 0556.
Autocamping "Coronelli" in Feodosia
"Azure"
The camping is also located in the village of Beregovoe, not far from the luxurious Club 117 beach. The recreation center is quite spacious (more than 200 people can stay in it at the same time). There is water (hot/cold) and a play area for the youngest guests. On the territory of the famous beach there are numerous cafes, entertainment, attractions and much more. So you can spend a couple of days here quite comfortably and cheerfully.
Address: Beregovoe village, Kerch highway, 31.
Wild car camping
In the area of the village of Primorskoye there is a section of the coast favored by autotourists who prefer to stay in tents. There is a warm sea, clean sand, and the aforementioned lake is nearby. But the infrastructure is completely missing. No amenities. There are not as many people here as in well-maintained tent cities. A great opportunity to have a great time surrounded by nature in peace and quiet.
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Interesting museums of Feodosia:
- The Museum of Antiquities is one of the oldest museums in Europe, founded in the early 19th century. Its collections span the period from Antiquity to the 20th century.
- House-museum of the famous writer A. Green, in which he lived from 1924 to 1929.
- Museum of Money - interesting collections of ancient coins and modern banknotes.
- The Aivazovsky Gallery is a magnificent art gallery that includes more than 10 thousand paintings of marine themes, including several dozen works by the legendary master.
Black Sea embankment
It stretches for many kilometers. It is very conventionally divided into segments that have names that characterize the coastal zone or indicate the proximity of a sanatorium, restaurant, or monument.
Gold
This is rather a collective nickname for a 15 km long coastal strip. It includes open and closed segments, where you can enter freely and for free, or not enter at all, if you do not live in a specific hotel or tourist center.
Scarlet Sails
According to reviews, it is recognized as the best sandy beach near Feodosia and within the city, where the clear water column allows you to see the bottom with patterned shells and multi-colored pebbles and small curious fish swimming up to the swimmers.
The romantic name evokes associations of a dream ship, vast azure expanses and solitude. This is exactly what you won’t find here; it is constantly full of people; in order to take a comfortable place closer to the coastline, you will have to arrive early. Besides the entrance, everything else on the shore requires payment. But the prices are reasonable, so sunbathers rent beach and sports equipment every day, preferring a holiday here to tiring trips outside the city.
The features of this place are considered to be a dark golden large sand mound, large boulders on the coast and topless ladies sunbathing, since this is officially allowed. You can take a mask and snorkel and watch the life of underwater inhabitants, without having to swim far. It is enough to move away about 20 - 25 m and look into the crevices of the rocks, where small crabs scurry around, rapana and sea urchins live. It is worth remembering that you do not need to touch them with your hands; the needles leave painful, often inflamed pricks.
Bounty
Perfect for a family vacation with children, located within walking distance from transport interchanges, easy to get to. If the children are tired, you can always take a regular bus and quickly get to their accommodation. Adding to the charm is the sandy, gentle descent into the water, well-warmed shallow water and plenty of entertainment.
A favorite pastime of vacationers is riding small waves; if you look from the Embankment, most of the sea in this segment is covered with multi-colored inflatable mattresses and circles on which children and adults lie serenely. After noon, the sea swell often increases. Also in demand:
- water skiing;
- parachute flight;
- banana ride;
- rental of a catamaran or scooter;
- massage sessions.
Children's
Parents, going to the sea, try to combine safety and comfort for their baby. This is how one can characterize the coastal zone in the center. There is a fee to visit, but the funds go towards maintaining cleanliness and at the same time keeping irresponsible citizens away. The coast is sandy with small bright shells; it is better to wear beach shoes for children. The entry into the sea is gentle, it warms up quickly, and the swimming season opens a few days earlier.
Nearby there is a family entertainment establishment "Camelot" with water attractions, a cafe, and billiards. In the evening the disco begins.
When is the best time to go?
The climate of Feodosia is Mediterranean. The air temperature from mid-July to August is +30°C and slightly higher. In cold months - from -5°C to +15°C. The beach season lasts from mid-May to October. Parents with small children and older tourists love to come to Feodosia in September to enjoy the delights of the velvet season.
GFO: “We vacationed in August. The summer was cool, so the sea at the beginning of our vacation was a little cold, but after August 15 it was like fresh milk. I talked to those who vacation there all the time: the cool sea at this time is nonsense, it was always warm.”
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After a walk along the shore, everyone will find a place to their liking.
Dynamo
Part of the coast belongs to the educational and sports base, but access is unlimited. The road to it is convenient, from Komsomolsky Park no more than 10 minutes on foot, public transport runs from other areas, stops are located nearby. The main advantages are cleanliness and silence.
It so happened that part of the beach was hidden under a concrete covering, and the second half remained sandy. Both are popular. You can safely walk barefoot without fear of injuring your feet, since cleanliness is constantly maintained. Amenities are minimal, but there is no loud music, lively trade and numerous barkers offering anything from flatbread to paragliding. For those who are tired of the hustle and bustle, this section of the coast will become a dream come true.
Country beach areas
Many vacationers want to radically change their surroundings and go somewhere where nothing reminds them of the city. Residents of Feodosia have also chosen several picturesque places where there is no fuss and no constant race for a sun lounger or a bottle of soda.
Golden Beach
It is convenient to get to it from the village. Beregovoe. There is a complete dreamer set:
- silence;
- almost untouched nature;
- minimum civilization;
- areas of unequipped shore;
- no attractions or extraneous noise;
- no imposed services.
Transport routes within reach, but far enough away, are not disturbed by squealing brakes and clouds of exhaust gas. The coastal strip is covered with sand mixed with small pebbles and particles of shells; you can run without shoes.
Scarlet Sails
It is located a few kilometers from Feodosia, photos of the village and the beach clearly demonstrate that it is part of a chain of “golden” sandy areas. The addition of shells makes it shine in the sun and delights children, who enthusiastically build multi-tiered castles on the shore.
The hotel of the same name is located far away; the territory actually belongs to it, but entry is practically free for everyone.
Interesting: guests of one of the most prestigious hotels are provided with a transfer to the swimming area.
Features worth noting:
- morning traffic jams on the Kerch highway, making it difficult to get to the sea before the umbrellas and sun loungers at the rental points run out;
- large mossy boulders in some areas, treacherously hiding under the water;
- official permission to sunbathe topless, which will certainly interfere with a relaxing holiday with children;
- paid use of everything necessary, including toilets and changing cabins.
Sunrise
The site belongs to a restaurant-hotel and is included in the list of the best sandy beaches of the resort. Access is free during the day, but is limited during events, in the evening and at night. The depth increases gradually, making swimming safe for children. The coast is clean, lifeguards are constantly on duty.
The infrastructure is excellent; every detail is provided for a comfortable stay, from umbrellas in the same style to a wide selection of entertainment. For sports - equipment rental, volleyball courts, beach soccer. For lovers of water attractions, there is a rental of jet skis and catamarans. Children have access to trampolines and inflatable slides, as well as banana rides.
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There is a standard set of amenities, rental of boats and catamarans, and water entertainment. You can have a snack in cafes and restaurants, the prices are affordable, and the range of dishes is pleasingly varied. It gets crowded during the season.
Fort Knox
It is perfectly visible from the windows of the hotel, located on the first coastline. The site is small, but clean and well equipped, suitable for a family holiday. The depth is shallow, the bottom drops gradually, the shore is covered with pebbles. For comfortable walking, you will need shoes, especially for kids. Stationary umbrellas, awnings and sun loungers are installed on the coastal strip.
There is little entertainment; the most interesting are scuba diving, boat trips and catamaran trips. Very close is the city Children's Beach, where there are many more opportunities to have fun. You can go out there for a while, and when tired of the bustle and noise, hide again in the blessed shadow and silence of a private territory. Access is open only to hotel guests; strangers are not allowed in, ensuring safety and tranquility.
Ministry of Defense Beach
Despite the formidable name, the military is not greedy and allows everyone here to relax. It is considered private and is included in the list of the cleanest and most comfortable on the resort coast, thanks to the precise organization of the work of technical staff monitoring the condition of the coastal area and the standards of behavior of vacationers. Noisy and drunk guests are persistently asked to leave, and hawkers are also not favored.
The relaxation zone was created artificially; a place was chosen for it under a small hill. The shore is covered with imported pebbles, the bottom is flat, and as the depth increases, small pebbles smoothly turn into sand.
The structure of the place is original: it consists of 2 terraces, slightly isolated from prying eyes, which creates an atmosphere of privacy and tranquility. Entertainment is designed in a sanatorium style, where extreme sports are contraindicated, but health-improving measures such as ball games, leisurely swims on a catamaran or massage sessions are encouraged.
Resort sanatoriums
Today, the resort of Feodosia has more than 60 sanatoriums , holiday homes and boarding houses , both for adults and children. The peculiarities of the local climate and natural sources of mineral waters and silt mud are widely used in the treatment of patients in these institutions. Locally produced mineral water “Feodosiyskaya” is similar in composition to the composition of the famous water “Essentuki No. 20”.
Treatment areas: respiratory diseases, circulatory system diseases, digestive system diseases, nervous disorders, biliary tract diseases, kidney diseases, kidney diseases, metabolic disorders, body cleansing programs.
The main sanatoriums of Feodosia: “Voskhod”, “Feodosia VKS”, “Aivazovsky” (children’s sanatorium), “Anchor”, “Solnechny”.
