Beaches of Gurzuf: photos and reviews

Rich in the beauty of nature, Crimea is magnificent for its beautiful resort areas with modern beaches. Their huge number, but among them there is one particularly cozy place, located 15 kilometers from the famous Yalta. It is no less famous Gurzuf - a beautiful resort village, located near the famous mountain Ayu-Dag.

In this article, you can learn more about this wonderful resort area. Consider the beaches of Gurzuf (photos with descriptions will also be presented), infrastructure, attractions.

About Gurzuf

Gurzuf is also famous for the location of the famous since the Soviet era pioneer camp "Artek", which is still one of the best seaside children's recreation centers.

Gurzuf is a magnificent vast beaches, surprisingly affectionate warm sea, fabulous nature and wonderful sights, both natural and created by people. In connection with the close location of Yalta, the circle of all kinds of entertainment is expanding significantly.

And what beaches in Gurzuf, sand or pebble? About this you can learn a little later, after a short description of Gurzuf himself.

The embankment is undoubtedly the center of the resort village. This settlement and its environs are rich in its indescribable natural landscapes. Here you can enjoy the amazingly delicate aromas from the blooming oleander and the Lencoran acacia, and experience a light sea breeze.

Types of beach areas

Although the town is not very large, there are a lot of beach areas in these places.

Beaches of Gurzuf are divided into three types: free city with good landscaping and availability even at the height of the summer season of vacant seats; Well-equipped paid beaches related to boarding houses and sanatoriums; Beaches located near the children's camp "Artek".

Nature

The surrounding nature of the surroundings represents a mountainous landscape. The climate here is special, subtropical, formed due to the proximity of the sea and mountains. The latter protect the resort area from the flow of cold air masses. The winter is mild, and the summer is warm and sunny, but without the scorching heat.

Gurzuf is perfect for fans not only of beach rest, but also for active tourism, as there are many magnificent natural attractions in the vicinity.

Characteristic for this area and unique vegetation.

Beaches of Gurzuf: photo, reviews

In total, there are three large free beaches in Gurzuf.

The city beach "Kometa", unlike others, is not very crowded due to the fact that pleasure boats are often moored here to the pier. But for fans of additional waves, this is undoubtedly the best place. From this berth you can go to Yalta, and in passing to see the delights of the shores of Gurzuf from the sea side.

The second free beach is located at the end of the waterfront. He, like almost all the beaches of Gurzuf, is strewn with rather small pebbles. On the beach there is a canopy, hire of umbrellas and sunbeds.

The third one is a well-arranged beach strewn with fine pebbles and is located opposite the "Comet". There is an opportunity to take a shower after bathing on the sea with fresh fresh water for a fee. In the territory you can ride on water attractions, sit in a cafe with a magnificent national cuisine and take advantage of rental services (catamarans, boats). Especially popular this beach enjoys lovers of quiet walks in the evenings along the coast, listening to the sounds of the sea and enjoying the clear starry sky.

Beaches of sanatoriums and boarding houses

Briefly consider the beaches of Gurzuf, belonging to boarding houses and sanatoriums. Their advantage is the excellent infrastructure and location in the center of the village. But they are available only for tourists in a sanatorium or for tourists with a daily subscription. Below are some of them.

• The beach "Gurovsky Stones" is located opposite the famous twin rocks. For the most part, its shore is strewn with small pebbles. There are water attractions, cafes and tents with souvenirs. There is an opportunity to rent catamarans and boats, with which you can get yourself to the twin rocks, or to the Pushkin grotto. It should be remembered that at this beach, the time of your stay is limited.
• At the very end of the promenade Gurzuf is the beach "Sputnik", belonging to the sanatorium "Gurzuf". It is open only for the guests of the sanatorium and is great for tourists with children, due to the presence here of the gently sloping entrance to the sea and the duty rescuers. Equipped with beach umbrellas, sunbeds, hire of catamarans, boats and equipment for diving. You can visit the café to taste delicious dishes and soft drinks.

Beaches "Artek" and others

In "Artek" there are several arranged coastal zones. The beaches of Gurzuf, belonging to this huge camp, are intended for children who have a rest in it. But there are several beaches here and for visiting guests and camp workers. There is, of course, the opportunity for a certain payment to get there if you really want to.

Right opposite the beach zone of the famous camp is the cliffs of Adalara. In terms of its infrastructure, the beach is easier than in sanatoria and boarding houses, but it is equipped with the necessary equipment: shower, dressing rooms and rental of marine equipment.

There are places for those who prefer the stony beaches of Gurzuf. This territory is called every holidaymaker in different ways, but is located in the Ayu-Dag mountain region. Chekhov's beach can also be called stony, "wild", with a total lack of civilization. But there is an opportunity to enjoy unimaginable natural beauty.

These coastal recreation areas allow the lovers of romance to fully enjoy the magnificence of the rocks, from which you can also jump into clear clear water.

These are the beaches in Gurzuf. The photos taken against the background of these delightful places look amazingly beautiful and romantic.

In conclusion, briefly about the sights of Gurzuf and interesting facts

The sights of tourists and travelers who have a rest in these places are the sights of Gurzuf: bear-mountain, protecting the gentle sea; Rock Genoese, towering in the very center of the village off the coast with the fortress of Gorzuvita (6th century) at the very top; The statelyly protruding cliffs of Adalara, which are the visiting card of the resort.

In addition to all of the above, on the pass "Gurzuf saddle" scientists-archeologists discovered the first Taurian settlement with their ancient sanctuary (6-5 century BC).

And in Gurzuf in 1472 the Russian famous traveler Afanasy Nikitin stayed, who cruised on a ship from India to Feodosia.