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.
Where to stay for a holiday in Evpatoria?
The most popular types of accommodation are sanatoriums, boarding houses, private hotels, tourist centers, expensive cottages or the private sector.
The sanatoriums, which are being built back in the Soviet era, have modern service and maintenance. The main advantage of this type of vacation is the treatment rooms.
The city has a large number of hotels to suit every taste and budget. The private sector is more affordable in terms of prices, but, like hotels, it provides a large selection of housing, depending on the consumer basket and the services provided.
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.
Climate and population of Evpatoria
The steppe and arid climate of the city differs from the southern coast of Crimea. During the winter months the weather is warm and snow falls very rarely. In summer the weather is hot.
The population is 106,160 people.
About 74% of the population are Russians, 14% are Ukrainians, 7% are Crimean Tatars and about 1.5% are Tatars. The remaining peoples make up a small percentage - Gypsies, Belarusians, Koreans, Armenians, Jews, Chuvashs, Germans, Poles, Moldovans, Azerbaijanis, Uzbeks, Kurds and others.
Hotel Complex Juliana
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.
Infrastructure objects of Evpatoria
Evpatoria is one of the coziest and most comfortable resort towns in Crimea in terms of family holidays. Evpatoria is a city of contrasts. Divided into two parts: the resort sanatorium area and the old town. Local residents belong to different nationalities, you won't find anyone here. The infrastructure of Yevpatoria is also a complete contrast. Civilization reigns in the resort part, and the old town is mainly made up of ancient monuments.
Resort area
Next to the sea, on the first coastline, health camps, sanatoriums and boarding houses stretch along the coast.
The second line is represented by hotels, guest houses and individual properties. The variety of rental housing offers makes it possible for people with different financial incomes to choose a place to live, as they say: “For every taste and budget.” The resort has many cafes, canteens and restaurants. Of course, there are also shops ranging from small shops to large shopping centers. There are coffee shops and souvenir shops on almost every corner.
The entertainment industry here is developed at the highest level, everything is there. For example:
- variety of beach activities;
- playgrounds for children;
- aquapark;
- dolphinarium;
- boat trips;
- discos;
- night clubs.
Old city
This part of Evpatoria is a historical heritage, its attraction. It is built up with architectural buildings from various times, some of which are of historical value. Here you can see, for example, a church and a synagogue nearby. The infrastructure of the old city is poorly developed, there are no comfortable conditions for guests, so vacationers do not choose this part of the city to live. Tourist groups come here to admire the beauty of the magnificent architectural structures.
Transport
The main advantage of Evpatoria is its well-developed transport system. The city's transport hub includes:
- Train Station;
- bus station;
- passenger and cargo seaport;
- public transport: buses, fixed-route transport and trams;
- Taxi.
Public transport runs strictly on schedule, so there are no problems with moving from one area to another.
There are bike paths for cyclists. There are sidewalks and marked pedestrian crossings for walking.
Economic indicators of Evpatoria
Evpatoria is not only a resort town, but also a large industrial center of the Republic of Crimea. There are factories and factories operating here, satisfying the needs of local residents and city guests. Many of these enterprises produce products for export.
What goods and products are produced in Evpatoria?
Firstly, the city is famous, like the whole of Crimea, for its wines and drinks. They are produced at the classic winery. On store shelves there are locally produced liquor products, beer and soft drinks.
Secondly, finished textile products produced at the Evpatoria garment factory are in demand.
Thirdly, local residents are always provided with furniture, building materials, electrical goods and appliances. All these products are of our own production and are produced at the following enterprises:
- furniture factory "Darvis";
- building mixtures factory "Budmeister";
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- , whose main activity is the production of electrical connectors and components for them.
Fourthly, one of the city-forming enterprises is a toy factory. This is a private enterprise "Ippolitova". Its production facilities are constantly updated, and modern materials are used in the manufacture of toys, which contribute to expanding the range and, consequently, increasing demand for products.
Fifthly, an aircraft repair plant has been operating in Yevpatoria since 1926. Provides repair and maintenance services for aviation equipment.
The city has a well-developed food industry, which generates huge profits during the holiday season, thereby replenishing the city treasury. A bakery factory, a dairy factory, a confectionery shop are enterprises that generate high income.
Currently, there are 26 branches of various banks operating in Evpatoria. It also has its own printing house.
In addition, we should not forget about the existence of a sea trade port, transporting sand and grain and servicing ships. The port owns a sand deposit on Lake Donuzlav.
The economy of Yevpatoria continues to develop; two years ago an investment plan was developed that provided for the construction of 12 more enterprises. Four years are allotted for the implementation of the project.
How to get there
Many roads to Yevpatoria lead through Simferopol, especially if you arrive in Crimea by plane or by train. Evpatoria has direct railway connections with a limited number of cities, for example, with Moscow and St. Petersburg, and there is simply no civil airport in Evpatoria.
You can get from Simferopol to Yevpatoria by bus - about 250 rubles per ticket or by train - from 120 rubles.
The fastest way to get to Yevpatoria with your own or rented car is along the P-25 highway; the journey will take about an hour.
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