Crimea is beautiful for its natural diversity: pebble beaches and greenery of tropical plants on the southern coast, large stones and the gentle horizon of the mountains in the eastern part of Crimea, rocky shores in the area of Sevastopol and Cape Tarkhankut. But today I will tell you about a holiday in Yevpatoria, an ancient city on the west coast.
You will find out who the Scythians, Kenas and Dervishes are and why they whirl. I will share places where you can drink coffee from an old copper pot and eat local “chibireks”. This is the name of chebureks that has been preserved since ancient times. I’ll show you on the map where to rent a bicycle inexpensively and find the purple-yellow-red walls of one-story houses. They will add color to your vacation photos.
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History of Evpatoria in 40 seconds
Geslev Gate / photo by the author
In the 6th century BC, when Sanskrit grammar was created in India, Buddha began to read the first sermons, and the Iron Age began in Europe, Greek settlers from Ionia founded a new city-police on the western coast of the peninsula and called it Kerkinitida . This is the first name of present-day Evpatoria.
For more than two centuries, Kerkinitida existed as an independent state and conducted extensive trade with many cities of the ancient world. At the end of the 4th century BC, the city became dependent on Chersonese, which unexpectedly had a beneficial effect on its development. The thriving polis is home to 2,000 people. A century later, the city was captured by the Scythians, after which the history of Kerkinitida ends, and we still do not know about the development of the polis until the 15th century.
In the 15th century, when China launched expeditions to new lands, the “Great Schism” occurred in the Catholic Church, and in Russia “The Tale of the Massacre of Mamai” was written, and on the site of the former Kerkinitida, the Turks founded the Gezlev fortress. Trade is thriving again in the city, they are beginning to mint their own coins, and trading in slaves is the main source of income for the feudal lords.
Evpatoria on the map of Crimea / OSM
The Ottoman Empire dominates until Catherine II takes Gezlov. The fortress cannot be preserved, but the entrance city gate remains, which can be seen today, and several architectural monuments (I’ll tell you about them a little later).
The city received a new name under Catherine II after the Russian-Turkish War and the annexation of Crimea to Russia.
At the beginning of the 20th century, Evpatoria became a famous resort. Mud baths and sanatoriums are opened here. Mothers with children and elderly couples come.
During the Great Patriotic War, events took place in captured Evpatoria, the memory of which is now preserved by the monument to the Evpatoria Landing . In December 1941, the USSR besieged the Kerch Peninsula. To distract the Wehrmacht forces, they take a tactical move and send a landing party of 700 people to the west coast. There is no way to survive after the operation, and the Red Army soldiers understand this. Instead of the expected two days, Yevpatoria was held for almost a month. The entire landing force dies.
Today, Yevpatoria, rich in historical events, is called the city of children, sailors and merchants. In its vicinity there are youth camps, and in the city itself there is a port.
What to see in Yevpatoria and where to walk
There are 3 types of mineral waters and 2 pump rooms in Evpatoria. Anyone can get water for free.
Every Friday during the summer months there are performances on Karaimskaya Street. Along the entire “Little Jerusalem” route there are “living statues”. Artists on stilts in colorful costumes walk along the street, creative groups perform, and conduct master classes.
Sights of Evpatoria on the map
Walking around the old southern city
Route “Little Jerusalem” / photo by the author
The route “Little Jerusalem ” was reconstructed in 2007. Some exhibitions have been preserved here since ancient times.
We start the journey from the Gezlev Gate, and then we go wherever our eyes lead us. Everywhere we see bright colorful walls of houses, tourists strolling with plastic bags in which chibireks purchased nearby are wrapped. We will soon get hungry too and go after them, but for now the romance of the narrow streets is calling us. We take photos against the backdrop of the bright walls of one-story buildings that still belong to peoples of different faiths. We'll figure it out, but only after coffee.
Drinking coffee from an old copper pot
Coffee shop in Evpatoria / photo by the author
There are several cafes along the “Little Jerusalem” route that serve freshly brewed coffee. I recommend going to the coffee shop located in the Gezlev Gate itself.
The volume of Turkish coffee is smaller, but the drink itself is tastier than in chain cafes. For those who prefer regular coffee, opposite the stylized coffee shop there is a stall with Americano and cappuccino. But I recommend opting for a small “Keara Kjave” coffee brewed in an old copper pot. Price per drink - up to 200 rubles.
Who are dervishes and why do they whirl?
Graffiti depicting dervishes / photo by the author
After coffee, we continue our journey through “Little Jerusalem”, where we constantly encounter signs with “Tekie Dervishes” .
Dervishes are called mendicant vagabonds-ascetics who travel in search of the meaning of life.
Dervishes do not have the concept of “mine,” since everything in the world, according to the monks, belongs to God. Dervishes spin in canvas circle skirts and dance in prayer to God.
Ascetic monks founded their monastery in Evpatoria 500 years ago. Today they show costumed performances here and offer to take a tour for 300 rubles.
Documentary film from the Culture channel about dervishes:
https://youtu.be/IAWcz0izEGE
Tropic Park
It occupies part of a spacious block formed by Demysheva, Frunze, Nekrasov and Tokarev streets. In the east it borders on a zone of ancient buildings, in the west it abuts the huge sanatorium “Themis”.
This place is worth visiting with children: exotic animals and a lot of impressions. Tropic Park is located indoors, which allows you to visit it in any weather. There is a petting zoo where you can touch and feed the animals.
Museum "Pirates of the Black Sea"
An entertaining museum for children and adults, in which many exhibits were brought directly from the seabed. At the entrance you are greeted by animating guides dressed in pirate costumes. Walking through the small hall, you can see the pirates' cabins, a cannon, chests of gold, listen to funny stories about pirates, and, if you wish, make your own souvenir.
Evpatoria Museum of Local Lore
Founded back in 1921. Today, more than 100,000 museum exhibits are stored here, including those found at the Kerkinitida excavation site. In a specially built hall, a diorama “Landing of the Evpatoria landing force” was opened. The museum was one of the first to open an ethnographic exhibition in Crimea. A museum of the “history of the Crimean War” was opened on Revolution Street - a department of military history of the Evpatoria Museum of Local Lore. All the historical values of the city are collected in this muse.
Museum "House of Wine"
Located in the city center, next to the embankment. Easily accessible by any transport. Here you have a unique opportunity to taste and buy the best Crimean wines. You can buy not only fine wines, but also cognac. The cheese shop is particularly popular.
Long trips
The main and, in fact, the only major attraction to the north is Cape Tarkhankut. The distance is over 100 km, you will spend up to 2 hours on the road - the roads there are not so hot.
Tourists are attracted by the picturesque limestone cliffs, a through arch and a whole tunnel near the Bolshoy and Maly Atlesh capes. The “Cup of Love,” a small natural reservoir in the coastal cliffs, is also popular.
Note that today organized bus excursions are carried to Tarkhankut. Not too expensive, but very rich - vdol-mysa-tarhankut-i-otdyh-na-krymskih-maldivah.
The beauty of the area was exploited to the fullest by Soviet filmmakers, who filmed “Amphibian Man” here, and then “Pirates of the 20th Century”. Today, mass tourists have also come here. Most of them settle in the village of Olenevka. And, by the way, I am often dissatisfied with this: the roads there are country roads and in the summer there is literally a pillar of dust due to the mass of passing cars!
Those who are planning to travel south from Evpatoria should keep in mind the significant traffic jams that accumulate in Saki and nearby during the high season. And also, at times, the road surface on the highway leading towards Bakhchisarai and Sevastopol is of very poor quality.
A repeatedly patched comb and asphalt “waves” ten centimeters high are unlikely to please the suspension of your car. And if it is low, then perhaps even the body.
Bakhchisarai
The perfectly preserved Khan's Palace and the local “Fountain of Tears”, which prompted Alexander Sergeevich to write a spiritual verse, are its main attractions. But not the only ones!
Tourist favorites also include the Assumption Monastery in a picturesque gorge and the cave city of Chufut-Kale. To get there, those interested will have to sweat and climb a rather steep path.
There are generally many cave towns in the vicinity of Bakhchisarai, but Chufut-Kale is the most easily accessible of them. By the way, there is a walking route that allows you to get from it to another rock fortress - Tepe-Kermen.
But to get to Eski-Kermen or, for example, Mangup-Kale, you will have to take a different route. Follow the Sevastopol highway, and then turn in the direction of the village of Zalesnoye. You will have to get lost to get to the beginning of the trail to Kachi-Kalon, in his case it is better to “arm yourself” with a guide - peshhernyiy-gorod-kachi-kalon.
By the way, near Bakhchisaray for very little money you can take a horse riding lesson. In fact, this is not even a banal ride in the saddle - through a picturesque area, by the way. And an attempt to learn something more... In general, children will like it. And, one might think, adults too - master-klass-obshheniya-s-loshadmi.
Sevastopol
Seeing all the sights of the most populated and largest city in Crimea in 1 day is not just difficult, it’s impossible. And therefore, we advise you to first pay attention to Chersonesos and the Sevastopol Dolphinarium in Artbukhta. You can also take a boat ride around the bay. And during this time you can see the famous Count’s Marina and the Monument to Sunken Ships.
During a boat excursion, an intelligent guide will quickly dump on you a lot of both well-known and frankly surprising facts. By making further walks no longer necessary. For money, of course...
By the way, we have dedicated a separate extensive material to the heroic city. Where everything that is easy to independently inspect is listed. If interested, you can check out the link above.
Yalta
Another destination, even a cursory inspection of which will take much more than one day. Considering that you will spend 2.5-3 hours on a one-way trip alone, we advise you to develop a travel route in advance.
And without hesitation, highlight the main points in it. Like the Ai-Petri plateau, Livadia or, for example, the Vorontsov Palace in Alupka. Connoisseurs of hiking may want to go to the Botkinskaya or Koreizskaya “health trails” in the mountains.
What palaces in Crimea can you visit today?
Tourists with children would rather visit the Skazka Zoo than stand in line for the cable car. Moreover, you can climb Ai-Petri yourself by car.
And then also go down. Or make a “knight’s move”, going straight from the plateau... to Bakhchisarai. Low-slung cars have difficulty passing there, but crossovers should make it through the road without incident
© dik, Eurotraveler.ru
What to see around Evpatoria
Lake Sasyk-Sivash
Pink lake Sasyk-Sivash / photo Angu, wikipedia.org
Located 17 km from Yevpatoria. The water there is salty and pink in color.
It is better to walk on the lake in shale, so as not to hurt your feet, the salt is very hot.
Sasyk-Sivash is a medicinal black and blue clay, brine (saline solution). The air is also healing - chlorine vapors released by water purify and disinfect it.
How to get there:
From Evpatoria by public transport towards Saki, get off at the “Aquapark” stop, then walk 20 minutes.
Moinak Lake
A very picturesque place for walks on the outskirts of Evpatoria. The water in the lake is salty. On the lake you can feed swans and seagulls, which live here in large numbers. You can get to this place on foot or by tram.
Places
Old city
The quarter stretches from the seashore to International Street. Many people call it “Little Jerusalem” - there are ancient Karaite houses, paintings on walls and facades, and themed establishments of Tatar and Jewish cuisine.
Zaozernoe
A village near Evpatoria. It is famous for its shallow sea, wide sandy beaches and developed infrastructure. In a mini-hotel, a room costs from 500 rubles. per day, the city can be reached by minibus in 15 - 20 minutes.
Moinak Lake
Estuary within the city with highly mineralized water. At the bottom of the lake lies mud, which is used for medicinal purposes in sanatoriums. It is important to know that there are contraindications for mud therapy, so you should not use mud yourself.
We look at the temples of Evpatoria
Cathedral of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker
1893, Orthodoxy
Orthodox Cathedral in Yevpatoria / photo by the author
The first Orthodox church in the city was built by the Greeks. Almost four centuries later, Christians continue to come to this place to pray. Nowadays there is a majestic cathedral here, consecrated in the name of the patron saint of all sailors, merchants and children (and this is still the main population of Evpatoria), St. Nicholas the Wonderworker.
Juma-Jami Mosque
1564, Islam
Rules for women when entering a mosque / photo by the author
Not far from the Orthodox church there is an even more ancient structure. The mosque was erected by the chief architect of the Ottoman Empire, who lived for 99 years and was a mathematician, engineer and astronomer. The great architect's name was Khoja Mimar Sinan Agha. The mosque is still in operation and has four entrances. The eastern entrance, which was intended for the khan, was opened for the last time 100 years ago, when Emperor Nicholas II entered Juma-Jami.
You can tour the mosque - at the entrance, tourists are explained the rules of conduct and given special clothing. On Tuesdays entry is closed to non-believers.
Yeghia Kapay Synagogue
1912, Judaism
Synagogue, Evpatoria / photo by the author
There is a Jewish synagogue 100 meters from the mosque. The altar is located in the east, towards Jerusalem. Above the six-pointed Star of David are depicted Old Testament symbols: the Ark of Moses and the tripod for sacrifices.
The synagogue is open on schedule. In front of the entrance are kippahs, the traditional head coverings that men are required to wear before entering the synagogue.
Nearby there is a cafe with Jewish cuisine, where you can see signs with the inscriptions: “Promotion: buy two cups of coffee and buy a third one”, “If you throw ten-ruble coins into the fountain, the likelihood of your wishes coming true is higher.” The souvenir shop sells red thread from Jerusalem.
There is a Small Wailing Wall on the territory, where people leave notes with their wishes and requests. All messages, according to ministers, are sent monthly to Jerusalem.
Karaite kenas
1818, Karaism
In Yevpatoria there is a functioning temple complex of the Karaites, a small people of Crimea. There are about 2000 people in the world.
The Karaites are the descendants of the Turkic tribes of the aboriginal population of the peninsula. The formation of the ethnos began in the 8th century. The Karaite community was formed in Evpatoria in the 16th century, and two centuries ago the Evpatoria kenas became the only spiritual center of the Karaites in Russia.
Karaism is a monotheistic religion limited to the books of the Holy Scriptures of the Old Testament. Karaites are convinced that the Law of God is perfect and does not need interpretation. Services are conducted in biblical (Hebrew) language. Now the complex houses an ethnic cafe and an excursion center.
Armenian Church of Surb Nikoghayos
1837, Apostolic Church of Armenia
The temple, which now belongs to the Armenian community, was built two centuries ago. During its eventful history, it has been an archive and a home for the disabled.
In the courtyard there is a carved stone cross, carved from tuff, which has sacred meaning for the Armenian people. This is a symbol not only of faith, but of the eternity of national culture, as well as a prayer embodied in stone. The temple is operational.
Temple of St. Elijah
The temple is located right on the embankment. Refers to buildings in the Greco-Byzantine style. The building is shaped like a cross. The facades of the temple look simple; the most striking decoration is the stained glass windows. The bell tower, consisting of three tiers, attracts attention.
Pantheon of the city's founders. Evpatoria has many faces
Over the course of its history, the city has changed several names. It was founded more than 2.5 thousand years ago by the Greeks, who named the city Kerkinitida. During the era of the Crimean khans, it was a strategic fortress of Gezlev.
When Catherine II took Crimea under her patronage, she began to rename the cities, giving preference to Greek names. Although Catherine had never been to Evpatoria, she remembered the Pontic king Mithridates Eupator, who at one time controlled Kerkinitida, and, according to the recollections of eyewitnesses, said: “Eupator and I subjugated this city!” This is how the name “Evpatoria” was born.
The history of renamings and rulers of the city can be traced through the memorial on Theater Square. The memorial is crowned with the coat of arms of Evpatoria, and the Eternal Flame is installed nearby.
The city is more than 2.5 thousand years old!
The city is more than 2.5 thousand years old!
Parks of Evpatoria
There are many park areas in Evpatoria, most of them are located near beaches, cafes and restaurants.
Central Park named after Frunze
A great place for entertainment and relaxation with family and friends. This park has many fountains, more than 20 attractions, concert venues, a children's “fairy tale town,” cafes, clubs, and restaurants. The park is also open at night. Discotheque venues, nightclubs and pop star concerts will lift your spirits and leave you with vivid emotions.
"Crimea in miniature"
Exhibition “Crimea in Miniature”
Located on Frunze Street. In addition to 45 models of famous Crimean landmarks, there are free trampolines, cartoon characters and a petting zoo where you can feed the animals. The place is very attractive to children and adults.
Lenin Park
The park is suitable for families with children and romantic walks. Wildlife and birdsong go well with the numerous cafes and restaurants. There is music everywhere, there are attractions for children, a “ropes zone” and tennis courts.
Memorial "Red Hill"
There are many monuments and historically significant places in Evpatoria, but the “Red Hill” memorial is a symbol of immense grief and sacred memory of the townspeople for their fellow countrymen who died during the tragic war days. The memorial is located at the intersection of two large streets: May 9th and Pobeda Avenue, almost at the exit from the city. A lot of military equipment, signs with the events described will tell about the terrible moments of that time.
Walking parks, squares and streets
Some interesting places where you can take exciting walks include:
- Gorky embankment;
- walking route “Little Jerusalem”;
- park "Crimea in Miniature";
- Valentina Tereshkova embankment;
- theatre square;
- Frunze Park;
- dendopark.
Gorky Embankment
Coastline
The most popular walking place among vacationers.
- The embankment stretches for 1 kilometer and is the main symbol of the resort. Many buildings with interesting architecture dating back to the beginning of the 20th century were built along it.
- There are also cafes, restaurants, souvenir stalls, nightlife and other entertainment for adults and children.
In the early 2000s, the city turned 2,500 years old. By this time, large-scale reconstruction work had been carried out here. The paths were laid out with beautiful tiles, lanterns, wrought iron grilles, sculptures, and observation platforms were installed.
Walking route Little Jerusalem
Tourist route map
Those who like to take long walks around the city should definitely take note of this route. This is an excellent solution for those who come to Evpatoria not only for a beach holiday and evening entertainment. The excursion program includes visiting several places. The path starts from the Gezlev Gate. Along the route, tourists will see the following objects:
- abode of dervishes;
- Turkish baths;
- Armenian church;
- city of masters.
Park "Crimea in miniature"
Territory of the park
This place will be interesting to visit for all tourists who would like to see miniature copies of all the main attractions of Crimea in one day. The park contains more than 100 of these models of different sizes. Their scale depends on the actual size of the object. Coming here, you have the opportunity to learn about the architectural and historical heritage of all the resorts of the peninsula.
As evening approaches, lanterns are switched on throughout the area, creating a warmer atmosphere.
Valentina Tereshkova Embankment
Beaches along the embankment
It stretches along the shore of the bay. Appeared in the 70s, when a female astronaut visited the city. The embankment does not have its own beach, so here you can only walk and admire the sea.
- There are many interesting objects located along it.
- In the evenings, many come here to spend time in cafes, restaurants and nightlife establishments.
- There is a yacht club nearby, where you can rent a boat or boat and arrange a short boat trip.
theatre square
The central square of the city
is the central square of the resort. This place is considered the starting point for tourists who begin to get acquainted with the Crimean city. The name appeared at the beginning of the last century, when the theater was built in the Art Nouveau style.
Today it is the place where all significant city events, holiday programs, folk performances and mass celebrations are held. Every year graduates come here to celebrate their graduation from school, and residents of Yevpatoria open the holiday season.
Frunze Park
Attractions in the park
In the central part of the city there is another popular park. Appeared in the century before last in a deserted area. It became an entertainment place after the revolution. The territory began to be equipped with children's slides, swings, and attractions. Today it appears before tourists in a modern guise. You can have a pleasant time and relax comfortably in the park. The Black Sea coast is just a few meters away.
Dendopark
Opportunities for pastime
The appearance of the territory for the arboretum and its arrangement began in the first half of the last century. The government decided to turn the resort into a health resort. To assign this status, it was necessary to open an arboretum.
There are sanatoriums in its vicinity, and the development of the site continues to this day. This is a great place where you can just relax and stroll along the shady alleys. More than 250 species of plants grow on the territory.
Question to the expert
Where will it be interesting to spend time with children?
The whole family can go to the dolphinarium, dino park, water park, or aquarium.
Places to go with children
Evpatoria is the best children's resort in Crimea with lots of entertainment. All kinds of slides, trampolines, amusement parks, carousels are at every turn here. There are two water parks, a dolphinarium, an aquarium, and several interesting museums.
Water park "At Lukomorye"
Located on Kirov Street, in the Frunze Park. A favorite place for Crimeans and tourists. The attractions include 7 extreme and family slides, 3 swimming pools, a relaxation area and a children's water play complex. In the water park area there are cafes, pizzerias, and a stage area where events are often held. The water park itself is designed in the style of the fairy tale “At Lukomorye”.
Dinopark "The Lost World"
The park is located almost in the city center (Lenin Square). Public transport stop "Dinopark". This is far from a toy park with small dinosaur figures. 16 animal figures made on a 1:1 scale. Here you can feel like a real paleontologist. You will be given special tools for excavation. In addition to dinosaurs, the park has scenery for colorful photographs.
What to do in your spare time
Where to go in Evpatoria? There are many options:
- Local History Museum with exhibits discovered during archaeological excavations;
- The House of Wine is a new tourist attraction with a museum, a shop and a tasting room;
- Theater named after Pushkin - ballet, dramatic performances, musical evenings;
- Theater "Golden Key" - children's productions, creative evenings, acting school;
- Park of living sculptures on the embankment named after. Gorky.
Most recently, a new amusement park, Avangard, opened its doors. You can visit it yourself. Among the attractions: carousels of different levels, trampolines, catapults, labyrinths, rope park, quests. It is located in the Resort Quarter of Evpatoria.
Official website: https://vk.com/avanpark.
Reviews: an excellent holiday destination for young people, exciting attractions, some of which should not be allowed for children under 10 years old.
Look for interesting excursions in specially trained search engines:
- Tripster - unusual excursions from locals.
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What else to do in Evpatoria
We drink medicinal mineral water at the local pump room
In Evpatoria, at the moment, only one pump room with mineral water is open on Duvanovskaya Street, next to the excavations of the Old Town.
Opening hours: Tue-Sun from 8.00 to 14.00.
We rent a bike and go for a ride around the city
Streets of Old Evpatoria / photo by the author
Bicycle rentals are available on the streets of Uritsky, Duvanovsky, and on Pobedy Avenue. Focus on prices up to 250 rubles per hour.
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
Holidays in Evpatoria by the sea: throw the bike and run to the beach
Beach season is in full swing / photo by the author
Beach "Central"
A narrow city beach with developed infrastructure and a crowd of tourists attached to it.
This is the most popular beach in the city. Located next to the seaport. It stretches from Frunze Park to Duvanovskaya Street. The beach is narrow (about 30m), but flat, suitable for families with children. The absence of waves and white sand are popular with tourists. Smoking is prohibited on the beach and cleaning is carried out frequently. The beach is rich in infrastructure, there is entertainment in the form of slides and attractions.
Solaris Beach
Gentle slope, great for families with children. There are showers, changing rooms, trampolines, water slides, and corn peddlers.
Robinson Beach
The sand is fine. There are showers and sun lounger rentals.
Cote d'Azur
The cleanest beach in Evpatoria is located on the western shore. This place has a gentle and sandy entrance to the sea, so it is convenient to relax here with children. There is protection against jellyfish.
Entrance: 35 rubles, children under 7 years old - free.
Oasis Beach
Private sand and pebble beach, located in the Old Town area. This beach is among the first in Evpatoria for its excellent quality of service.
The entrance is free . There is a VIP zone: 100 rubles, children under 12 years old - free.
New beach
It stretches from Simferopolskaya street, station “54th km” along the highway to Saki-Simferopol to station “Pribrezhnaya”. This is a pebble beach, more suitable for adults. It is almost never crowded. The depth begins close to the shore.
One day route around Evpatoria
We talked about what entertainment to choose and what you can see in Evpatoria without fuss in a standard 7-10 days of rest. But if you spent all your time on the beach, and there are only a day or two left before departure, you need to see as many interesting things as possible in a short period of time.
Here is one of the most intense independent routes, which covers all the main attractions of the new Evpatoria - that is, its modern part.
Gorky Embankment
The central embankment of Evpatoria stretches for 800 m along the Black Sea. Sandy beaches separate it from the water. The main part is paved with tiles, and along the entire length of the promenade there are observation platforms with columns and forged fences.
The embankment is decorated with various sculptures, the most popular among which are a boy with a weight and a figure of naked Hercules. It is installed at the very beginning of the walking area - near the street. Frunze.
There are fountains on the embankment. The light and music composition that visualizes the pictures is especially impressive.
On Gorkovskaya Embankment there is a boat station and a pier, from where ships take tourists on boat trips.
Aquarium
The Evpatoria Aquarium occupies two floors of a building on the embankment. The entrance is shaped like a monster's mouth, and the corridor looks like a sunken frigate.
In this “underwater kingdom” live fish from the Japanese and Black Seas, from the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. More than 100 species of living creatures are represented here, including rare ones: arawan, false flatfish, chukuchan, snake fish. In the center of the grotto there is an outdoor pool with sturgeon.
On the second floor there are terrariums in which sharks, crocodiles, turtles, and iguanas live. The containers are decorated with bas-reliefs and seem to be carved into the rocks. The bright illumination evokes the feeling of diving into the seabed. There are also aquariums with shrimps, bright neons and other representatives of the ichthyofauna.
Arboretum
The arboretum occupies 4 hectares. This area is home to ornamental and fruit shrubs, trees, and flowers—there are about 300 species of them. Among the plants in the park, exotic figs and cypress are especially valuable, as well as acacia and maple, which are more familiar to Russian latitudes. Aloe, cacti, roses, lavender and other representatives of exotic flora are found in the park.
The arboretum has artificial ponds with wrought-iron bridges across them. During the warm season, fountains operate. Beautiful photos can be taken in the greenhouse, open all year round.
There is a playground for children, and the crocodile breeding farm is of particular interest to adults.
Where to eat in Evpatoria
In one of the street cafes / photo by the author
We try “chibereki”, burma, and then pilav, tatar ash and yuzum yaprak sarma. Don't understand anything? These are the dishes you should try to become connoisseurs of local cuisine.
I recommend getting something tasty from the cafe opposite the Gezlev Gate. It’s better to eat this on the go, walking around “Little Jerusalem”, to support the local tourist tradition: take a photo with the “chibirek” against the backdrop of the bright walls of the Old City. But for a complete lunch, I advise you to use the sites “TripAdvisor” and “Yandex Maps”
Approximate prices:
Street food
- “Chibirek” - 100 rubles.
- Burma - 150 rub.
Restaurant "Dzheval"
Address: st. Karaeva, 10
- Fried Black Sea red mullet — 450 rub.
- Berdzhimek-shorba soup — 250 rub.
Cafe "Karaman"
Address: Karaimskaya st., 68
- Boiled beef tongue - 350 rub.
Cafe "Molochnoe"
Address: st. Revolutions, 55
- Green borscht - 100 rubles.
Museums and libraries
Crimean War Museum
The museum contains exhibits that reveal not only the history of the entire Crimean War, but also directly related to Yevpatoria during these years. The tour lasts approximately 15-20 minutes, the entrance ticket costs 120 rubles. The museum is located on the street. Revolutions.
Museum of Local Lore
The presented finds demonstrate the centuries-old history of the city and its inhabitants - Russians, Greeks, Turks, Tatars, Crimeans, Jews and Armenians, archaeological finds and household items. Located on the street. Duvanovskaya. Entrance is about 100 rubles.
Library named after A. S. Pushkin (Theater Square)
Before the revolution it was called the public library named after Alexander II. The building is made in the Empire style and looks like a city estate. Open on weekdays from 10.00 to 18.00.
Evening Evpatoria
In the evenings, locals and tourists stroll through parks and coastal areas. Fans of clubs and restaurants have a wide choice of places where they can relax and have fun.
Nightclub "Malibu"
One of the largest and most visited clubs in Evpatoria, located in the Frunze Park. The three-tier club can accommodate up to 3,000 people. Specializes in electronic music.
Club "White": from the Ice Age
Located on Frunze Street. He really is all white. There is a figure of a mammoth in the club, and the decorations create the atmosphere of a snowy kingdom. The club's capacity is up to 2,000 people. “White” has repeatedly received awards and honorary titles.
Light and music fountain
Located in the park named after Lenin. It's worth a look in the evening. An incredible, bright, colorful fountain attracts the attention of not only tourists, but also local residents. Music is constantly playing here, people are relaxing, dancing and singing, because there are a lot of cafes and restaurants nearby.
Other attractions
No less interesting places in the resort fall into this category:
- the old port town of Gezlev;
- Victoria Beach;
- Turkish baths;
- house of wine;
- the ancient town of Kerkinitida;
- Gezlev Gate.
Old port city Gezlev
Old arch
On the territory of Crimea, at all times of its existence, archaeological excavations have not been completed. Here are ancient temple complexes belonging to different religious communities, fortresses, and Greek settlements.
In the 13th-15th centuries, this port town was located on the site of the resort. This place is definitely worth a visit for those interested in history.
Previously, there was a massive fortress from the Middle Ages, but today only the Tower gate remains. Everyone will be able to take a walk around this place and temporarily travel back in time.
Victoria Coast
Glamping Beach
When entering the resort, you can immediately find yourself on the Victoria Glamping Beach.
- It has a length of just over 1 kilometer and a width of more than 150 meters.
- The coast has a small pebble surface.
- The sea air is healing, and the water is one of the cleanest on the entire coast of Crimea.
- The descent into the sea is smooth, the depth increases gradually, so you can relax here with your child.
There is a separate area called glamping. It offers a luxury holiday. Guests are accommodated in comfortable houses with all the necessary amenities. There are no night or noisy entertainment nearby, which allows you to enjoy a peaceful environment and relax as much as possible.
Turkish baths
Ruins of a bathhouse
When the Crimean city of Evpatoria was still called Gezlev, on its territory there were about 2 thousand residential buildings, 25 temples, 11 hotels. Local residents and visiting vacationers loved to spend time in the baths.
Noble individuals had their own private baths, while others had to use public ones. At that time there were 7 of them. One of them was located on Krasnoarmeyskaya Street, but it was recently closed. This is a complex of buildings that are not in the best shape. The baths have undergone cosmetic renovations. You can visit them as part of a tour group.
House of Wine
The wine collection
is a new attraction that has already been included in the list of the most significant and interesting places in the city. A furnished basement in the center of the resort has been allocated for the establishment.
Several zones are presented to tourists: a wine shop, a tasting room, a museum, and a souvenir shop. Visitors will be able to learn a lot of useful and interesting things about wine culture, drinking habits and production technologies.
The ancient town of Kerkinitida
Ruins of an ancient city
This settlement was formed by the Greeks back in the 5th century BC in the west of the peninsula. It is in its place that Evpatoria is now built.
For a long time, the local population did not even suspect that they lived on the site of an ancient Greek town. Today you can see some ruins that are of interest to historians and archaeologists.
The remains of the city can be seen near the Udarnik sanatorium and near the local history museum under the glass pyramid.
