History and cultureViking ParkThe first in Russia and the largest in Europe cultural and historical centre dedicated to the Viking era of the VIII-XI centuries, is located in the valley of the Red Caves.
NatureTarkhankut LighthouseThe lighthouse is located on the westmost point of Crimea - Cape Tarkhankut. The most convenient way to it goes from Chernomorskoyeh town via the village of Olenevka.
Tourist routesThe Sun Trail: A path where tsars walkedThe Sun Trail, also known as the Tsar’s Trail, has several paths which run to other attractions in Greater Yalta, for example, down to the foot of The Swallow’s Nest or up to the newly-built Archistratigus Michael Chapel.
Spa and wellnessBotkinskaya Trail: Health and happiness in every stepThe Botkinskaya Trail starts at the most enchanted spot in Yalta, where Skazka (Fairytale) Zoo meets the Polyana Skazok (Fairytale Meadow) Museum and a hotel of the same name surrounded by Yalta’s amphitheatre of hills.
Spa and wellnessThe Golitsyn Trail: The wonders of Novy SvetThe most spectacular part of the Golitsyn Trail is the initial stretch. Stonemasons cut a horizontal trail into the rock above the sea. If you look down, you see a precipice into the sea, and if you look up, you see a precipice into the sky.
Chernomorsky DistrictChernomorsky District: Sport and seaLocated in western Crimea, the district covers 1,508 sq km and has 156 km of coastline. Its centre is the town of Chernomorskoye.
Leninsky DistrictLeninsky District: The land of two seasThe Leninsky District is located in eastern Crimea and covers most of the Kerch Peninsula with a total area of 2,918.6 square kilometres.
NatureKapchikKapchik is located to the South-West of the Cape Flat, on the slope of which passes Golitsyn trail. This is a former coral reef resembling a 300-meter lizard.
BakhchisaraiBakhchisarai: Crimea’s eastern capitalThe ancient city of Bakhchisarai is the former capital of the Crimean Khanate and the most colourful city in the Crimean Peninsula, once praised by Alexander Pushkin.
KerchKerch: An ancient city with a modern spiritKerch is one of Russia’s oldest cities, dating back more than 3,000 years. After the opening of the Crimean Bridge, the city became the eastern gate to the peninsula, welcoming everyone who travels from mainland Russia by car.
KoktebelJazz capital of Crimea – KoktebelKoktebel is a small town sitting at the foot of the extinct volcano Kara Dag. It is the most bohemian Crimean resort – a traditional retreat for musicians, artists and, surprisingly, aviators.
Novy SvetEmperor's Paradise – Novy SvetThe town is located in a picturesque valley in the southeast of the Crimean Peninsula, six km from Sudak. It is surrounded by a dense ring of mountains, and the Sinyaya, Zelyonaya and Golubaya bays delight the visitors with crystal clear water that is rare for the Black Sea.
SakiThe oldest resort in Russia – SakiSaki is a year-round therapeutic mud resort. The city is located in northwestern Crimea, just 5 km from the Kalamita Bay. The Saki mud is equal in its healing properties to the Dead Sea mud. Salt water from Saki Lake and mineral water are also therapeutic.
SimferopolSimferopol – all about the capital of the RepublicSimferopol is one of the largest cities in Crimea and its administrative, economic and cultural centre. It stands in the very centre of the Crimean Peninsula in the Salgir River valley at the foot of the mountains.
