The city of Sudak in Crimea photo, climate, attractions

The small coastal town of Sudak in Crimea. It is famous for the production of wines, rose oil, as well as resort activities.

Sudak city in Crimea

Sudak - beach

Beach in pike perch

Genoese fortress

Geographical position

Sudak is located in the southeast of Crimea, between Alushta and Feodosia, it occupies the coastal mountainous part of the peninsula. The resort is notable for its unique landscapes, which at the same time differ from the reliefs of, for example, Greater Yalta: the mountains do not differ in particular height differences, there is no such lush and impressive variety of tropical vegetation. The climate at the resort is quite hot, and the air is sometimes even arid.

Cave monastery near Sudak

The cave monastery near Sudak is one of the most unusual attractions that can be seen in the photo in the article. The monastery is located on Mount Sokol. This ancient complex was built by Byzantine monks in the 8th century. For 6 centuries the monastery was not touched until it was destroyed by the conquering Turks. Then, in the 19th century, monks settled here again. Now the monastery is not functioning due to erosion of the rock. It has turned into a museum complex, often visited by pilgrims.

nature miracle

underground lake

caves near Sudak photo

Temple of the 12 Apostles in Sudak

Accommodation

Hotels

The hotels here are mostly three- to four-star, but the majority of the resort's hotel business is still occupied by the niche of so-called budget hotels - private mini-hotels and guest houses. Vacationers speak well of the hotels “Surozh”, “Grand”, “Sparrow’s Nest”, “Astarta”, and guests also leave good reviews of the private hotels “Aquamarine”, “Navigator”, “Shelen”, etc. The cost of living will depend on various factors, including, for example, the location in relation to the sea - living approximately 20 minutes walk from the sea will cost you from 19 USD. per person.

Sanatoriums

• Cost – from $36 per person.

Many people prefer to combine a beach holiday in Sudak with spa treatment. The most comfortable way to improve your health is in sanatoriums. Local sanatoriums are focused mainly on the treatment of the peripheral nervous system, musculoskeletal system, digestive organs, endocrine system, skin diseases, and diseases of the circulatory system. Treatment, in particular, is carried out using sulfate-bicarbonate mineral water (its source is located right in the city); Medical procedures also include mud therapy, herbal medicine, hydromassage, inhalation, etc.

A serious medical base is presented in the Zvezdny boarding house (unique location, developed infrastructure, convenient location), the Air Force sanatorium, one of the best health institutions in Crimea is the Sudak tourist and health complex.

Private sector

• Cost – from $16 per person.

If you prefer to be your own boss, not to depend on the hotel regime or other vacationers, then you are better off renting housing in the private sector. In Sudak you can find many interesting options for such housing, including both a separate house in the city center and a three-room apartment with all amenities.

Beaches in Sudak

All beaches are pebble. In some places, the pebbles seem to have been worn down to sand, so once on the beach you will step into dark gray sand, similar to volcanic sand, but it is still better than the uncomfortable cobblestones on other Crimean beaches. There are stones at the bottom.

So that it doesn't hurt to walk on stones

We recommend bringing swimming shoes with you. You can order online on Aliexpress or search locally. Some tents sell rubber slippers for swimming. We don’t know how effective they are; we bought ourselves better coral slippers in advance.

Always a lot of tourists

A lot of people are another feature of Sudak beaches. In any part of the coast, at any time of the day, except night, there will be a crowd of tourists. For them, wooden paths to the sea have been laid, sun canopies and sun loungers have been installed. The cost of a sun lounger is 100-150 rubles per hour or 300 per day. There are changing rooms and showers. Toilets are paid (15-20 rubles), but there are not many of them.

If you don’t swim or sunbathe, then in such a crowd of thousands of beachgoers you feel out of place

It’s hard to imagine the beaches of Crimea without breakwaters and children jumping from them

Purity

The water is clean and clear. There is no garbage in the sea. There are stones at the bottom. During the high season months in summer there are no or very small waves. But sometimes there are days when it’s a little stormy.

Such huge crabs can be caught in the rocks closer to sunset

There are lifeguards who responsibly monitor swimmers. Also on the beach, over loudspeaker, people constantly invite you to take boat trips to the New World. Or just drive a speedboat with extreme turns at full speed (such entertainment has only been seen here).

Review of the beach area

The beaches in the city are sandy and small-pebble.
Sudak Bay is protected on both sides by capes (Alchak and Mount Fortress), as a result of which it is rarely windy here, so the water is clear and clean, and the shallow sea is well warmed by the sun. The beaches can be called healing - the quartz sand that covers them has bactericidal properties and, when heated by the sun, has a beneficial effect on vascular microcirculation and metabolism.

The beaches are mostly free, but those that belong to boarding houses are usually prohibited for outsiders. On the outskirts there are also wild, poorly equipped, rocky beaches.

Cost of sunbeds:

• 1 hour. — 100 rub.
• 4 hours - 250 rub.

Photos of the beach in Sudak

How to get to Sudak

• First you need to fly to Crimea. We buy air tickets on the Aviasales website. The only airport in Crimea is located in the city of Simferopol. It is impossible to come to Crimea by train in 2022, but already in 2020 a train will run across the Crimean Bridge.
• From the airport we order a transfer on this website.
• You can also get there on your own by bus. But so far there is no public transport with air conditioning in Crimea. Driving for 2 hours in the heat of +33 without air conditioning is quite a test. Choose buses only if your budget is limited. Read more.

Tourist infrastructure

The most striking impression of the city is the Genoese fortress, striking with its majestic beauty and color. By the way, for its rather “middle-aged” age (about six centuries), the citadel is quite well preserved, much better than other Genoese fortresses in Crimea.

• Genoese fortress

Walking around the city, you can see architectural monuments. One of the earliest monuments of the Russian period in the history of Crimea is the Holy Intercession Church.

The surrounding area is famous for its colorful views - those who enjoy the views of beautiful rocks and fertile valleys will like it here:

• Cape Alchak,
• mount Perchem,
• Cape Meganom,
• Sudak Valley,
• mountain Frog,
• Suuk-Su river.

You can’t help but visit the small Wine Museum at the winery, where exhibits of local grapes are collected.

Vacationers with children will also like it here - after all, the area has its own water park “Water World”, which, firstly, is located in a rather picturesque place, and secondly, includes about one and a half dozen of a wide variety of slides, pools, spirals, fountains and others water pleasures. There is a separate area for the little ones.

• Waterpark "Water World"

What to see in Sudak

• Genoese fortress. Be sure to visit, a very interesting place. Look at the restored medieval fortress, take a photo of a child with knights, and from the height of the mountain you can see the entire Sudak. Our photo report
• New World and the Golitsyn Trail. A neighboring resort town, where you will go through an interesting mountain route with unparalleled views. Excursions are offered here at every step. But you can easily get there on your own by bus No. 5 for 16 rubles or by taxi for 300.

• Dolphinarium. The children will find it interesting. You can swim with dolphins.
• Aquapark
• Amusement park and Ferris wheel
• Crocodile farm
• Exhibition “Russia in Miniature”
• Wine
• Wild Meganom beach at the foot of the cape of the same name.

History of the city of Sudak

Pike perch in the old days

The beautiful town of Sudak has changed many names during its existence; it was called Sidagios, Surozh, Sugdeya, Soldaya. The current name is of Turkic origin, meaning “su” - water, the second syllable “dak” - mountain forest. The famous artist I.K. Aivazovsky, depicting the settlement, emphasized precisely these features in his painting.

Modern historians suggest that the birth of the city began back in 212. The first population was Alans (tribes of Scythian nomads). The city's population quickly began to grow due to widespread trade; artisans and merchants from different countries came here. The Great Silk Road passed through Sudak. The settlement flourished in the 12th-13th centuries.

Throughout the long history of its existence, the village was subjected to raids, defeats, and power changes. Locals constantly restored destroyed objects, some were restored, others were rebuilt. Today, many unique buildings of the past have been preserved, great cultural and historical monuments remain.

Characteristics of the species

Pike perch is a representative of perch fish and lives in rivers with fresh water. Pike perch is considered a large fish; an adult weighs up to 15 kg and reaches a length of no more than one meter.

A characteristic feature of such fish are large teeth in the form of fangs, between which smaller teeth, sharp as a blade, have grown. The teeth of males are much larger than those of females.

In the Black Sea there is sea pike perch, such fish are much smaller than river pike perch. The sea pike perch reaches only 55 cm in length and weighs no more than one and a half kilograms. This fish has a special body, long, narrow, compressed towards the sides.

The back and upper part of the head are dark green, the belly is gray. Scales with characteristic black dots. There are also dark spots on the fin.

Pike perch senses all smells well, but it is prohibited to catch it in water bodies, as it is listed in the Red Book. The state took the fish under protection due to the fact that their numbers have noticeably decreased in recent decades.

The thing is that rivers and lakes have become significantly polluted, and such fish would never live in dirty rivers.

Genoese fortress

Website: sudak-museum.ru Address: Sudak, st. Genoese fortress, building 1. Cost of visiting the fortress: 200 rubles, pensioners, students from 16 to 18 years old - 100 rubles, children under 16 years old - free, excursion services for all categories - 50 rubles.

The fortress in Sudak is a historical and cultural monument, built on Fortress Mountain, at an altitude of 157 meters above sea level. The existence of the fortress is confirmed already in the 7th century, when the Byzantine city of Sugdea was located here. In the 13th century, the city became part of the Crimean ulus of the Golden Horde, at the same time, merchants from Venice and Genoa began to actively develop the Black Sea coast.

In the 70s of the 13th century, the Venetians settled in Soldai, but in the first half of the 14th century they were expelled from the city by the governors of the Golden Horde. Taking advantage of the period of Golden Horde turmoil due to the struggle for the throne, military detachments of the Genoese captured part of the Crimean coast, including Sugdea.

The Genoese built a citadel on the top of the mountain and surrounded the city with an earthen rampart. Inside the fortress there were churches and chapels, residential buildings, and outside there was a town settlement - houses of artisans with workshops.

The Genoese lived in Soldai for almost a century, from 1365 to 1475. But in 1475, the Turkish army captured the Genoese city of Cafu (modern Feodosia), and after that moved to Soldaya. The city defended itself fiercely to the last, but nevertheless fell.

After becoming part of the Ottoman Empire, several mosques were built in Sudak. During the Russian-Turkish War (1768–1774), when the fortress was occupied by a Russian garrison, buildings were demolished and barracks were built here.

On the territory of the fortress there is now a museum “Sudak Fortress”, its area is 29.5 hectares. Of the architectural structures of the fortress, mainly the buildings of the Genoese, erected in 1365–1475, have been preserved:

• Watchtower (Maiden)
• Astaguerra Tower (Port),
• Consular Castle,
• mosque,
• Temple of the Twelve Apostles
• Catholic Cathedral of the Virgin Mary,
• defensive walls,
• remains of urban buildings,
• seaside fortification of the 6th century.

Festival “Genoese Helmet”
Excursions are held in the fortress; in the summer, the knightly festival “Genoese Helmet” is held annually, in which historical reconstruction and historical fencing clubs from different countries participate. The festival has been held since 2001 and allows you to plunge into the atmosphere of the Middle Ages. Today the Sudak fortress is the most visited place by tourists in Sudak.

Soldaya Hotel Beach

The four-star Soldaya Hotel has its own beach. It is small, but worth attention.

The beach of the famous Sudak hotel is sandy interspersed with small pebbles.

Infrastructure: sun loungers, umbrellas, wooden paths. You can book a catamaran trip. Nearby, on the embankment in Sudak, you can buy food and soft drinks.

Sudak - resort features and attractions

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The famous resort town of Sudak is located on the Crimean peninsula from the southeast, and is surrounded on all sides by beautiful bays and hills. The date of its foundation is approximately 212. Over the 18 centuries of its existence, the place, located on the shores of a picturesque bay, has become the owner of a rich history. For a long time, the area had different owners. He was influenced by the Byzantines, Italians, and Turks. Various warriors passed through the territory quite often, due to its special geographical location, natural resources, and climate conditions. The cozy continent became part of our Motherland at the end of the 18th century. Prince Potemkin bought the land, planted grape vines on it, and opened the first school in our country for making sparkling drinks.

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An amazing region in a river valley, on the north side it is closed by a caravan of mountains and has vegetation. On the western side there are majestic cliffs with unique forests of oaks and conifers. This is a famous tourist center, characterized by the presence of a huge number of hotels, children's camps, boarding houses and recreation areas.

You can get to a familiar region in Crimea from Simferopol and Feodosia. It is convenient to depart from the Kurortnaya station or the central bus station. Travel time is 3-4 hours. By taxi you can get to your destination in 2.5 hours. When traveling by car along the Simferopol-Kerch highway, you will need to turn towards Sudak, following the sign at the entrance to the village of Grushevka. Sudak is connected by a transport route with Alushta along the Black Sea coast.

The settlement's automobile station is located in the northern territory. The destination is connected by buses to such settlements as Alushta, Koktebel, Feodosia, Krasnodar, Simferopol.

Attractions

Sudak is famous for the presence of a considerable number of architectural monuments. Guests of the resort area, while relaxing here, will be able to discover special, unexplored corners every day.

Genoese fortress

The Genoese fortress is an exclusive historical architectural monument of the Crimean Peninsula. An interesting castle acts as a visiting card of the region. By going here, you can touch the history that took place within the walls of the famous citadel. Thanks to the presence of a considerable number of towers, majestic two-level fences, a barbican on the gate, the bastion received the title of impregnable. Nature also made a certain contribution. From the south-eastern territory the fortress is protected by a sheer cliff; in the northern part there is a gentle slope.

The fortress mountain on which the castle stands, in the shape of a tent. Some time ago there was a coral reef here. A wall with a width of more than two meters and a height of up to eight meters was erected on the lower part of the building. In the upper border you can see the construction of the Consular Castle. The towers are connected to each other by a wall that runs along the entire ridge. The famous Maiden Tower was created at the top of the citadel. Its other name is Watchdog.

If you want to climb the Maiden Tower, then be prepared for the fact that you will have to overcome certain obstacles. But, as a result of such a trip, you will enjoy a mesmerizing view of the updated, delightful Kapsel harbor, the New World protected area and the beautiful Valley of the Sun. Currently, the memorial shelter is included in the list of nature reserves and given the status of a museum.

Every year in August, guests can watch knightly competitions and various forms of art. Fascinating acting performances and massive competitions will not leave both adults and children indifferent. The sound of horseshoes, the shine of swords, archers, and singing minstrels will put you in a wonderful mood. Anyone can take part in the tournament. The theme of the performances is different every day. Spectacular individual and large-scale battles of brave knights, shooting with weapons, capturing, master classes with swords will be the best experience of your day. Subsequently, you will become a visitor to various exhibitions at which costumes and armor of the Middle Ages will be presented.

Museum of the History of Wine Making named after Golitsyn

On the Sudak lands there is a village known as Novy Svet. It is notable for the presence of a winery, the creator of which was the familiar Prince Lev Sergeevich Golitsyn in the 19th century. The Emperor organized the construction of several large cellars intended for storing wines. A house was also provided for the factory workers, which is currently called the New World Wine Museum. Its placement is the base of the hill. The building is designed in the spirit of Mauritania and has a 300-meter basement, which previously housed the largest and rare enoteca, including 2,000 bottles.

During the revolutionary period, the house was somewhat destroyed. Subsequently, it was restored and by the end of the 70s it became the Golitsyn Museum, keeping the secrets of winemaking. Currently, the museum houses various belongings of the owner and pieces of furniture. The original item in the house is the fireplace. It was used for heating and processing the basement area. Various exhibitions and excursions are periodically organized here, by visiting which you can learn a lot of useful and fascinating information about the history of winemaking on the Crimean Peninsula. In the intact cellar, if desired, you can have a tasting by candlelight.

Church of St. Luke

The church, named after St. Luke, is located near the monuments to Nicholas II and Prince Golitsyn. In 1996, at the request of the people living here, a temple was opened in the library part of the building. In 2006, construction of a new church began. Currently, it houses the icon of St. Luke. Dome-cross - decoration of the territory.

Reserved tract Alchak-Kaya

It is difficult to find a more beautiful monument than the one created by nature. The Alchak-Kaya tract in Sudak undoubtedly relates to this statement. The Alchak-Kaya tract is a rock of insignificant height, characterized by the presence of an impressive appearance and clean beaches. A large number of vacationers come here from all over the world. Stopping at the foot, you can organize your holiday in the water park or sunbathe on the beach. A magnificent spit 150 meters high serves as an obstacle between two bays - Kapselskaya and Sudakskaya.

Climbing the mountain is not difficult, as it is not high. The event is considered safe even for beginners. For tourists, there is a winding path of 800 m. On average, such a trip will last 1.5 hours. If desired, you can expand your route by starting your climb from Suuk-Su, right from the embankment. You will need to go to the highest point through a wooden bridge, Devil's Gorge, spectacular blocks of stones. If you go a little down, you will find yourself along the bay, from the southeastern region of Alchak-Kaya. Next, there is a fascinating climb to the very top, from where you can enjoy a truly beautiful picture, look at the New World Bay and the famous Genoese fortress.

As you hike down, you will be able to see the Aeolian Harp in detail. This is the name given to a through passage located in a rock formation. It rises 100 meters above sea level. The path to the tract starts from the alley of cypress trees and continues to the embankment. You will pass the boat storage station, passing a wooden bridge, and see the access to the tract.

Cape Meganom

You have the chance to study the unique profile of the popular Meganom in detail from any area of ​​the coast. If we translate the name of the cape literally, it means “big house.” Looking from afar, you can see a huge iguana hiding on a branch. This region in Crimea is recognized as the warmest. Swimming is available 4-5 months a year. The length of the slope line is 16 km.

There are many countless legends about Meganom. According to one of them, a mysterious gate to the kingdom of Hades was once hidden on a dune. It was through them that Styx Charon transported the souls of the dead. If you believe another legend, then a meeting of two great historical figures took place in the cliff - Odysseus and the one-eyed Cyclops. The coast is divided into four bays. If desired, you can sit here to sunbathe or plunge into the azure sea.

The strip is famous for its unusually beautiful sunrises, which fascinate with their grandeur. By walking along well-trodden paths, you will have the opportunity to get to know the features of nature in more detail.

Mount Falcon

The mysterious Mount Falcon was formed 475 m above sea level. The length of its line along the coast is more than one kilometer. If you go several million years into the past, you could see the rocky bottom of the Tethys Ocean, where corals and sponges lived. Subsequently, the coral skeletons formed a beautiful reef. The rock has rather steep slopes. Only experienced climbers can conquer them. There is a lot of vegetation at the highest point. Mostly it is pine, wild pistachio, jasmine. The foot of Kush-Kaya is the oldest reserve. It sometimes contains elements of ancient settlements that have been preserved from the very beginning of our era.

If you visit the Dmitrakov area, you will admire another antiquity - a cave monastery. There are also ruins of a temple from the Byzantine period. Near the top of Perchem there was a medieval grave where Stefan of Sourozh was buried. Having reached the destination Sokol, you can thoroughly examine the Meganom hill and the Crimean slopes. The path passes through the Golitsyn bridge. Further, the road stretches along the path to the Nastasya spring with healing water. At the final stage of the journey, you will need to head to the northern slope, from where the view of the entire surrounding area opens up at a glance. This is truly a breathtaking sight.

Making your descent, you will go on a small journey through a special creation of the climate - the Devil's Finger. This will be followed by access to various transport routes. The duration of such a memorable walk is 3.5-4 hours.

Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary

In the very heart of the city is the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The date of construction falls on the 19th century. The construction was carried out with money from residents. Until about 1936, services were organized here. Subsequently, the authorities converted the cathedral into a pioneer house. The bell tower was dismantled.

During the war years, the Germans, trying to make friends with the settlers, again opened the chapel to parishioners. It changed owners several times. In the early 90s it was returned to Orthodoxy. The construction of the temple was carried out on the basis of Georgian-Byzantine execution. This is a cross-domed church, equipped with three entrances, framed by mosaic icons.

Chaliapin Grotto

The Golitsynsky grotto acquired a different name - Shalyapinsky. According to ancient legend, Chaliapin was often a guest of the place. He loved to sing here. His strong bass could even break a glass of drink. Another name is Variety. The gorge was created naturally. The Koba Bai cliff was exposed to water for a long time.

At the beginning of the last century, Prince Golitsyn equipped a storeroom for valuable varieties of wines in the gorge. Champagne was originally stored in stone arches. Subsequently, the cave was used as a stage for performances by popular celebrities, as it has excellent acoustic capabilities.

In the 70s, the Chaliapin Cleft attracted the attention of climbers. Climber Lishaev was one of the first to conquer heights. Today, many newcomers dream of repeating his experience. It is curious that under the bulky stone there is a tunnel that is not difficult for divers, containing a lot of interesting things.

Relict juniper grove

In the coastal district there is truly another unique and special place that attracts numerous tourists - a relict juniper grove. Its location is a botanical reserve. You can get to this area by stairs created 2000 years ago by the Taurus. The grove is famous for its unique varieties of thousand-year-old juniper trees. The aroma of trees is felt most strongly in sunny, hot weather. The effect of the aroma is beneficial to human health. This is a powerful prophylactic for upper respiratory tract ailments. The district is distinguished by mild climate conditions and rich vegetation. This advantage attracts a large number of vacationers.

conclusions

The Sudak region, formed relatively recently, is distinguished by the presence of a special “Cimmerian landscape”, the accumulation of countless architectural monuments, picturesque flora, excellent wines, and fruits. The mild climate, as close as possible to the Mediterranean, is good for health. When traveling, you will not compare it with other resorts - it is so unique.

Bird's eye view of pike perch

Embankment and best beaches

Photos of Sudak show that the beaches occupy the entire coastline, stretching for 2 km along Sudak Bay. Those beaches that are located within the city are most often landscaped. They have a convenient, gentle entrance to the water; the shallow water warms up quickly.

Most cultivated beaches are covered with quartz sand; there are areas where large boulders and pebbles are scattered on the surface, making movement difficult, but tourists easily bypass these places.

Resort Highway leads to the Central Beach, located in the middle of the coastal strip. This is the largest beach area in Sudak: with a width of 40 m, its length is more than 200 m. There is a rescue service and a first-aid post on the beach, and sanitary control constantly checks the cleanliness of the water. The beach is well equipped: there are changing rooms, showers, awnings, and a rental point.

On the Central Beach, the entrance to the water is gentle, safe for children, the coastal strip is covered with coarse sand without stones. Nearby there are cafes, shops, an amusement park and a water park. This is the most crowded recreation spot in the city.

To the left of the Central Beach is Kolkhozny Beach, next to it is the Sudak water park. Fine sand and shells on the coastal strip, convenient entry into the water, and the presence of changing rooms make it a popular holiday destination during the holiday season.

Near Kolkhoznoye, a small sandy area is occupied by the Alchak-Kaya beach. It has minimal infrastructure, there are changing rooms, you can rent sun loungers and umbrellas, but most tourists sit on towels.

At the beginning of the Sudak embankment there is a free Arzy beach. On a 250-meter strip, divided by the pier into western and eastern parts, vacationers can rent beach accessories, changing rooms, toilets, and showers. There is a restaurant on the beach, a massage and a SPA salon, you can sunbathe not only near the sea, but also on the two-story veranda.

Mojito is the last in a series of equipped beaches; it is one of the few paid areas in Sudak. The landscaped area was created on the site of bank protection structures and covered with imported sand, the coastal part is deep-water. The beach is popular among fans of scuba diving, as not far from the shore there is Crab Island, the largest in the scattering of outlier boulders.

At a depth of 3-4 m, underwater life is in full swing around the stone, which promises a vivid impression for divers. On the beach there is equipment rental, changing rooms and showers, you can rent a boat or yacht, there is a restaurant, and a dive equipment rental office is open.

From the Sudak embankment you can go to the sanatorium beaches:

• Crimean spring;
• Star;
• Falcon;
• LZD;
• Air Force;
• Horizon;
• Gull;
• Zander.

Zander.
Photo of the city and the beach, embankment Vacationers in sanatoriums go to the beaches and use the infrastructure for free; other guests usually have to pay admission. There are playgrounds for children; vacationers can use shelters, changing rooms, showers, and toilets. Some beaches have massage parlors.

The Tavrida-art beach has recently opened in Kapselnaya Bay; in the summer it becomes the venue for a grand festival, which attracts talented young people from all over Russia. A well-equipped beach, many art objects and various events attract Crimean guests to this corner.