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One of the most famous Crimean trails is in the southeastern part of the small town of Noviy Svet.
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The length of this ecological route is three kilometers.
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Part of the trail runs along the 300-meter Cape Kapchik, which resembles a lizard frozen in a stone.
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The narrow isthmus of Kapchik is washed by the Dark Blue and Light Blue bays. And from the cape itself a gorgeous panorama opens up: mountains, sea and sky.
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For example, from there you can observe the sharp outlines of Karaul-Oba. The ridges and cliffs of this ancient mountain rise up over 300 meters.
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In the Light Blue Bay there is the Tsarsky (Royal) beach. It got this name thanks to Nicholas II, who swam there when he visited Noviy Svet.
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A Dark Blue Bay is known for its many underwater caverns. According to legend, robbers and smugglers kept their plunder there. Thanks to this, by the way, the bay got its second name – the Robber’s Bay.
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Another branch of the trail runs along the steep slope of Mount Oryol. It was cut down there in 1912 by order of Lev Golitsyn for the arrival of Nicholas II.
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This route runs down to the edge of the sea to a rocky beach.
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Then the path goes to Chaliapin's grotto. It is believed that Fyodor Chaliapin, the famous opera bass, performed in it. Prince Golitsyn arranged a wine collection in this grotto. The stone arches in which he kept his champagne can still be seen today.
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Going around the Mt Oryol, you can go to the promenade of Noviy Svet, and wile waking, enjoy the views of another "bird-named" mountain – Mt Sokol (falcon).
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From there, a view of Sudak opens up − an ancient city surrounded by mountains.
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Golitsyn trail is also known for its relict juniper grove. Walking there is not only interesting, but also useful. Because the air is saturated with medicinal phytoncides.
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In addition to junipers, there are oaks, ash trees, maples and pines. So phyto-relaxation is guaranteed!
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All the described beauties have inspired writers, poets and artists for centuries. Artists can be seen there today.
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Filmmakers are also enchanted by the trail. These places have served as locations for various films more than once. For example, Three plus Two, Amphibian Man, Treasure Island, Pirates of the 20th Century.
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By the way, once upon a time the name of Noviy Svet was Paradise. It justifies this name to this day. So: welcome to paradise!
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