Crimea, Gaspra: the beach "Pine Grove", the municipal beach, the beach of the sanatorium "Yasnaya Polyana"

Gaspra is one of the best resort areas of the southern coast of the Crimea. Together with the nearest neighboring resorts (Miskhor and Koreiz), it forms a kind of unified complex, although there are quite significant differences between them, and each has its own remarkable features.

After reading this article, you can learn more about what Gaspra is.

The beach, the sea, the sun, the nature of these places - all taken together can be estimated as a surprisingly beautiful paradise.

general information

Gaspra is an urban settlement belonging to the Yalta district of the Crimea. It is located just west of the city of Yalta, 12 kilometers from it.

The closest settlement to it is Koreiz.

The terrain is characterized by sub-Mediterranean climate: very warm summers with an average July temperature of +24 ° C; Mild winter with a February temperature of +4 ° C. Here, in general, more than 670 mm of precipitation falls here.

Even in Soviet times, there was a children's sanatorium for patients with bronchial asthma, pneumonia, etc. Also in those days here were created boarding houses and holiday homes with year-round operation.

To date, the largest beach areas of Gaspra are the beaches that are located on the territories of sanatoriums "Parus", "Yasnaya Polyana", "Pine Grove", "Marat", etc. Below you will find a more detailed description of some of them.

The swimming season in these heavenly places lasts from June to October.

Beaches of Gaspra

Many beaches are beautifully landscaped: changing rooms, shower cabins, sun beds and sun umbrellas.

But the only place where tourists can rest for free, not being guests in local sanatoria and hotels in this settlement (Gaspra) is a municipal beach. Its entire length is about 400 meters. It is located between the beaches of sanatoria "Ukraine" and "Yasnaya Polyana". Although the equipment here is minimal, but this does not in the least interfere with the amazingly clean sea air, the gentle southern sun and bathing in the warm waters of the sea. Nature does its good work.

There are also small coastal areas for recreation in a village such as Gaspra. Beaches are mostly free of charge represented by small wild coastal zones created by nature itself.

A small beach is strewn with small pebbles, located on the territory of the famous "Zhemchuzhina" sanatorium. Its big plus is that it is located just a few meters from the famous castle-palace "Swallow's Nest".

A perfectly well arranged beach (medical center, locker rooms, sun beds and awnings) can only be visited by patients of the sanatorium.

Exclusively for holidaymakers is the beach and in the sanatorium "General Beach". With his eyes, you can see wonderful seascapes and a delightful view of the Swallow's Nest. Most likely, the name of this beach is associated with the history of the latter, because the first owner of this castle was the general who participated in the war between Russia and Turkey.

Beach sanatorium "Pine Grove"

The beach with a length of 140 meters is located about 100 meters from the buildings of the sanatorium. In addition to all the amenities, the coastal zone has a specially designated area for children with various playgrounds.

On the beach entrance fee, except hotel guests. Sunbeds, beach towels, shower cabins, locker rooms and toilets for the latter are free.

Go down to the beach either on the footpath or on the elevator. There are boat and rescue stations, 5 berths, a summer cafe, a bar "Tea House", a barbecue area called "Fisherman's Shelter".

You can use the services of hire: boats, bicycles and water skis, catamarans and hydrocycles, fishing tackle, etc. There is an opportunity to play on the beach and in billiards, and in table tennis.

Yasnaya Polyana Beach

At the sanatorium "Yasnaya Polyana" the coastal zone for rest is covered with small pebbles. Free admission and travel to it only for guests of the sanatorium, for the rest - for a fee.

In order to get into the recreation area, you need to overcome a certain distance on the cable car coming from the territory of the sanatorium.

A well-equipped beach has a medical center.

Almost this beach does not differ from others located in Gaspra. True, sometimes in fine pebbles there are sharp stones, which are better to walk in special shoes.

There are on the beach cabins for changing clothes, showers, sun loungers and umbrellas. There are wooden tents. In addition, anyone can rent for rent mattresses and other equipment for more active recreation.

Sanatorium "Ukraine"

On the territory of the magnificent sanatorium "Ukraine" there is a beach that has a beautiful modern landscaping.

The sanatorium offers its guests all kinds of entertainment. Here you can do active sports (table tennis and billiards), use the services of massage therapists and visit the modern gym. There is also a lovely swimming pool. The beach of the sanatorium "Ukraine" has the opportunity to visit all comers, but only for a fee.

Sanatorium "Marat"

Another magnificent beach area is the resort village of Gaspra. The beach of the sanatorium "Marat" is quite picturesque, because it is surrounded by rocks.

You can get to the coast by walking on stairs or by a cable car. The entrance itself is free, but the rent of sun beds should be paid.

On the way to the beach you can buy souvenirs and various decorations in the numerous trade shops on the way. Guests staying in the deluxe and junior suites of the two sanatoria "Marat" and "Park Chair" can take advantage of the VIP-zone of the beach, where all other access is not available.

Conclusion

The beaches of Gaspra are truly magnificent! Reviews about them are mostly positive and enthusiastic. And small pebble cover of coastal zones satisfies beach lovers.

Many tourists choose to relax in these places in the autumn time, called the velvet season. Although in Gaspra wonderful resting all year round. Even the winter here is very mild, similar to the northern spring. In the spring, beautiful and fragrant flowers bloom here: violets, snowdrops, anemones and crocuses. From all this blooming splendor it is impossible to tear off a look.

Gaspra has a lot of interesting things. The beach, or rather, all the beaches of this magnificent resort town are not the only objects of interest to tourists and travelers. There are also curious historical monuments. For example, the ancient fortress of Kharakas and necropolises, built before our era, or the lighthouse of Aytodor.

These places are also excellent for people suffering from various chronic diseases. Sea air combined with pleasant aromas of cypresses, junipers and cedars has a positive effect on health. In a word, these are miraculous places.