Sights of Solnechnogorsk in the Crimea: description and photos of tourists

Solnechnogorsk is a small resort village in the Crimea, which is ideal for a budget family vacation. In recent years, there have been built many small guest houses, recreation centers and boarding houses for every taste, so those who come there do not have problems with accommodation. Of course, local entertainment is inferior to Yalta, Feodosia or Sudak, but the sights in Solnechnogorsk district also deserve attention.

Brief information about the resort

The village of Solnechnogorsk is located 25 km from Big Alushta. It is located at the foot of the mountains in the valley of the Ulu-Uzen river. In the village and its environs there are a lot of vineyards and gardens, so vacationers with pleasure are tasting fresh, cheap fruits.

Due to its favorable location Solnechnogorsk is a convenient starting point for car excursions to many famous architectural, natural and historical monuments of the Crimea. However, a significant part of tourists prefer to spend more time in the village itself.

Beach

The main advantages of this main sight of Solnechnogorsk are:

• Length (almost 1 km) and width (30 m);
• Pebble coating;
• Comparative unloading;
• The water at the shore is cleaner than in other resorts;
• The presence of entertainment such as paddle, water bike, motorcycle, and banana, parachute flights, etc.

Jur-Djur

Talking about the sights of Solnechnogorsk, first of all called the amazing beauty of the waterfall, located near the village. Its name comes from the Armenian word "dzhur", which translates as "water". The height of this monument of nature is 15 meters, and width - 5 m. The Jur-Jur waterfall is not only the most powerful in the Crimea, but also the most dangerous one. That is why tourists are not advised to try to swim under its streams, along with which often quite large stones are thrown from a height.

Excursion to Jur-Jur allows, among other things, to see other sights of Solnechnogorsk, which will be discussed later.

Haphal Nature Reserve

What else is interesting Solnechnogorsk? Attractions (see photo below) are unique natural objects. They can be visited independently or as part of organized tourist groups (the price is about 700-750 rubles per person). One of the noteworthy objects is the Khapkhal Reserve.

By the way, the Jur-Jur waterfall mentioned above is located on the territory of this famous sight of Solnechnogorsk. The reserve has an area of 250 hectares, on which grow hornbeam, beech, linden, hazel, mountain ash and dogwood. In some parts of the reserve you can see oaks and Crimean pine trees, which are more than two centuries old. Entry to the territory of the Khapkalsky reserve is paid. The cost of the visit is 100 rubles.

«Forest park of satire and humor»

Life would be uninteresting without cranks. This idea comes to mind to anyone who learns the history of this most unusual sight of Solnechnogorsk (Crimea). Unfortunately, the person who created the "Forest Park of Satire and Humor" is no longer alive, so tourists have to get acquainted with the "works of art" there themselves. In addition, they are happy to take pictures against the backdrop of numerous gypsum-concrete sculptures dressed in costumes of a policeman, a zek, a grumpy mistress, collective farmers, a drunkard, etc. Some travelers note that the characters represented remind heroes of stories by Yuz Aleshkovskiy and a film about Jack Vosmierkin.

Demerdzhi

This one of the most famous mountains of the Crimea rises above Bolshaya Alushta and Solnechnogorsk, and it can be seen in many photographs taken by tourists who rested in these parts. Gemerdzhi is often called a chameleon, since its slopes are capable of changing color depending on the angle of incidence of the sun's rays. The mountain range is divided into the Northern and Southern parts. Although the second one is lower than the first one at 110 m, it is more popular with tourists who want to visit the mysterious Valley of Ghosts. There are rocks of a bizarre shape. One of them is called by some of the local residents by Maria, while others prefer to regard her as similar to Catherine II. The mountain of Djemerji is also known for the frequent earthquakes in its vicinity. The last strongest tremors were recorded in 1927. According to eyewitnesses, then the stones, which fell from the top of the massif, filled up a small Tatar village lying at its foot.

Carabi-Yaila

A mountain range with this name is a great place for walks, especially those who are fond of geology. In particular, more than 4,000 karst funnels, as well as 261 caves and a natural mine, can be seen on the Karabi-yail. They are loved by amateur explorers who want to unravel the secrets of the Crimean dungeons, many of which are difficult to access and decorated with mother nature with the help of various incrustations. It is said that if you are lucky, you can find in the caves well-preserved bones of ancient animals that inhabited the peninsula many centuries ago.

Temple-lighthouse

A unique monument to all those who died on the waters is in the village of Malorechenskoye. The temple was consecrated in the name of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker and is the highest religious structure in the Crimea. Under the main cross there are bells with electric control, which can evoke various melodies, and a large lantern.

Near the temple there is a Museum of Disasters on the Water (17, Diža Street), the premises of which are decorated in the form of a wreck of a sunken ship.

Tasting room "Grotto" Seventh Heaven "»

To the address: st. Kotsyubinsky, 8 in Solnechnogorsk is one of the best places in Crimea where you can taste famous local wines. The tasting room operating at the state farm "Malorechenskoe" is decorated with great love, and everything is done there so that the guests can have a pleasant time. In the "Grotto" Seventh Heaven "there is also the only Museum of wine on the peninsula. Standard excursion includes acquaintance with its exposition, presence on a cognitive lecture about the history of the production of spirits in the Crimea and tasting of 12 wines. In addition, guests are offered to taste two author's drinks: "Nectar Massandra" and "Cabernet Catherine", which is famous for Solnechnogorsk.

Attractions of city Alushta

Those who rest in Solnechnogorsk, will be available and entertainment in the nearby resorts. For example, it is worth to visit the Alushta aquarium and dolphinarium. In addition, the attention deserves the ancient fortress of Aluston, the park "Crimea in miniature" and others.

Now you know what is interesting Solnechnogorsk, whose attractions are presented above. This information will help you to compose an interesting excursion program, which will complement the magnificent rest on the local beaches.