NatureDolgorukovskaya YailaA mountain range that forms part of the Main Crimean Ridge with many caves is located near the village of Perevalnoye.
Fun for childrenVacation with children: Useful, insightful and comfortableCrimea is not just a former national children’s health resort or the region that has the Artek centre.
BeachesEverything you can dream of: Crimean beachesIn the summer, the beaches are the biggest tourist attraction in Crimea. Thanks to the peninsula's geography it is surrounded by a wide variety of beaches.
Business tourism in Crimea at top levelEvery year Crimea hosts many domestic and international business events. Owing to the mild climate, it is possible to convene forums, conferences and exhibitions all year round, while the development of infrastructure and new complexes ensures their high level.
Food tourismTaste everything: Food tourism in CrimeaWhen we travel to new destinations, we yearn for new experiences, and sampling traditional local dishes is one of the most enjoyable ways to get them. Crimea's ethnic and cultural diversity makes it a fascinating destination for foodies.
Spa and wellnessCrimea the great healerCrimea's health and recreation complex gives the peninsula an indisputable advantage over many other tourist destinations. Today Crimea offers the curative properties of nature combined with a strong research and medical component.
History and cultureHistory of Crimea: From antiquity to modern timesDue to its favourable geographical location and natural conditions, the peninsula has always been at the centre of the political life in the region and literally at the global crossroads.
InfographicsThe Bosporan Kingdom Golden Ring: The wonders of southern RussiaThis travel itinerary covering the territory of the ancient kingdom was developed by the Russian Geographical Society and the participating regions. The route includes Sevastopol and ten cities and towns in the Republic of Crimea, the Krasnodar Territory and the Rostov Region.
InfographicsLaws of a good beachCrimea has more than 450 km of coastline to enjoy swimming and sunbathing. However, not all the beaches are certified. Check the infographics to choose a safe and comfortable beach that meets all the quality requirements and standards.
InfographicsBeaches for every taste: Finding a perfect spot for your holidayThere is a huge variety of beaches in Crimea to choose from: sandy and pebble beaches, family beaches and beaches for extreme water sports. Check the infographics to find the best option for your holiday.
InfographicsDefense of Sevastopol 1941-1942: heroism and courage of defenders and residentsThe heroic defense of Sevastopol by the Black Sea Fleet, the Seaside army and the population of the city in the period from October 30, 1941 to July 4, 1942 thwarted the strategic plans of the fascist command to capture the Crimea and became an important milestone in the fight against the Nazi invaders during the Great Patriotic war of 1941-1945.
InfographicsDefense of Sevastopol in 1854-1855: resistance in the face of superior enemy forcesThe first defense of the main base on the Black Sea Fleet in Sevastopol in 1854-1855 during the Crimean war. The forces of the anti-Russian coalition, far superior to the defenders of the city in the number of ground troops and ships, expected to take Sevastopol for a week, but the siege lasted 349 days.
What to doWhere to go sledging, skiing and snowboarding in CrimeaJanuary 17 is World Snow Day. And this year nature presented the Crimeans and guests of the peninsula with a quite rare gift right for this day. Snow has fallen on the main mountain peaks — enough for active winter entertainment, and we will tell you where to go skiing, sledging, snowboarding or just playing snowballs.
NatureGagarin Primorskiy (seaside) parkIt is considered one of the most beautiful parks in the resort capital of Crimea. Located in the seaside part of Yalta, it is a continuation of the central embankment. The park was laid out in the middle of the past century and was named after the cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin.
NatureMarble (Martian) LakeIt is located in the village of Skalistoyeh between Simferopol and Bakhchisaray. Better known as the Martian Lake. The reservoir received this name due to its shape, azure color of the water and almost complete absence of vegetation on the shore − here it seems that you are on another planet.
History and cultureHouse of Wine MuseumThe museum is located in the very center of Eupatoria, near the Pushkin Theater. There guests can learn the history of winemaking on the peninsula from the antiquity to the present day, see rare exhibits, as well as taste the best Crimean wines and take them home.
History and cultureCrimean State PhilharmonicIts activity as a center for the development of national music and the popularization of classical musical culture started in 1939. During the Great Patriotic War, the activities of the Philharmonic Society were suspended.
History and cultureSlavic village Ethnographical centerThe open-air museum is in the Bakhchisaray district. It was opened in 2010. Three houses, brought by the authors of the project from Ukraine, tell about house holding and life of Russians, Belarusians and Ukrainians. In the houses you can see traditional furniture, towels, clothes, icons and paintings, household items of the 18th-19th centuries.
History and cultureArtezian settlement – archeological siteThe remains of an ancient settlement are located in the Leninskiy district on the Kerch Peninsula, 5 km from the Azov Sea.
History and cultureYalta Lenin promenadeThis is one of the oldest and most visited streets of the resort capital of Crimea. It is lined with palm trees, historic buildings and umbrella-shaped canopies. There are several famous Yalta attractions on the promenade.
