VideoTheodosia in summer: copter’s-eye viewTheodosia is ancient and beautiful, it is a city of military glory and a friendly resort, the birthplace of the great artist Ivan Aivazovsky and home for famous writer Alexander Grin... Once upon a time Greek colonists lived on this land, and today tourists love to recreate here, in the seaside leisure enveloped in a history of 25 centuries.
BeachesYuraya BeachThis wide and comfortable beach is on the Chernomorskaya Promenade in Theodosia. The shore is sandy, the slope to the sea is gentle. Therefore, Yuraya attracts families with children.
BeachesThe Bounty BeachA wide and comfortable beach is adjacent to the Chernomorskaya waterfront in Theodosia. The shore is sandy, the slope to the sea is gentle. That is why the Bounty beach attracts vacationers with children.
BeachesThe Pebbles BeachThe beach is conveniently located − in the center of Theodosia, along the promenade, named in honor of the 1941 Landing Operation Force. The shore slope of fine pebbles and sand is quite gentle.
History and cultureTo the "Good genius" FountainInstalled in the memory of the famous sea-scape painter Ivan Aivazovsky, a native of Theodosia. It was opened in 2004. The composition consists of the figure of a woman who holds a shell in her hand. Water flows from it into the bowl, from which it flows into the pool.
History and cultureSt Stephen of Sourozh MonasteryAccording to legend, in the 8th century the place was the summer residence of the Archbishop of Sourozh, St Stephen.
NatureLisya (Fox) BayThe Lisya Bay lies between the Kara-Dag Mountain Range and Cape Megan near the village of Kurortnoye.
NatureGolden Gate CliffLocated just off the coast by the Kara-Dag volcanic mountain range next to Razboinichya Bay, the Golden Gate stands 8 m above sea level and is 6 m wide; the sea in the area is 15 m deep.
History and cultureSt Sergius Church (Surb Sarkis)The medieval Armenian church was built in Feodosia in 1330.
History and cultureAivazovsky FountainThe fountain was designed by Ivan Aivazovsky, who also provided the funds to build it.
NatureSalt Lake AdzhigolThe bitter salt lake is located on a plain in the western Kerch Peninsula, not far from Feodosia.
History and cultureMonument to Afanasy NikitinA monument to the great traveller in Feodosia is one of just three such monuments in the world.
History and culturePaustovsky Museum HouseKonstantin Paustovsky spent long periods of his life on the peninsula, and the Crimean theme is often present in his work.
History and cultureAlexander Grin Memorial Museum HouseWriter, mystic and romanticist Alexander Grin spent his last years in this house.
History and cultureÖz Beg Khan MosqueThis architectural landmark in the city of Stary Krym is the oldest surviving mosque in the peninsula.
NatureAgarmysh ForestA natural landmark, the Agarmysh Forest is located in the Crimean Mountains, in the Kirovsky District.
History and cultureThe Fish and Fishing Museum in FeodosiaThe museum tells the story of fishing from prehistoric times to the present day.
History and cultureMuseum of Marina and Anastasia TsvetayevsIn 1913, Poet Marina Tsvetayeva and her sister Anastasia lived in Feodosiya.
