The city of Sudak in the Crimea, founded by the Sughds in 212, knew periods of prosperity and decline, it was captured by the Khazars, Greeks, Genoese, Turks and Russians. The city occupied a convenient position, caravans of ships gathered here, trade flourished, the inhabitants were engaged in agriculture. Greeks called him Sugdeya, Russians - Surozh, Genoese - Soldaya, Turks - Sudak. With the accession of the peninsula to Russian Empire The pike perch in Crimea has become Russian. The town itself and the adjacent lands were taken over by Potemkin, according to his will, local residents began to plant grapes, fig, silk, almond and fig trees. In Soviet times, the Sudak in the Crimea developed as a resort and center of winemaking. That is how it remains today.
What to see
The most famous medieval monument in the city of Sudak in the Crimea is the Genoese fortress. The year of its construction can no longer be determined. It is believed that the Byzantine emperor built it in the 6th century, and the Genoese who came in the 14th century rebuilt and fortified it.
There is a massive stone building in the fortress, which over the centuries managed to visit both a Turkish mosque and a Greek Orthodox church, the Genoese made it a Catholic church, and after the arrival of the Russians, the building again became an Orthodox church. Now there is a museum of the history of the Genoese fortress and the city of Sudak in the Crimea. Nowadays, the festival "Genoese helmet" is held on the territory of the fortress. Fencers and members of historical reconstruction clubs participate in knightly tournaments, and residents of Sudak in Crimea and guests of the resort can take part in master classes of potters and blacksmiths.
Not far from the fortress is the Astagwera Tower, built in the 14th century to protect the port. The Genoese captured Sudak in Crimea forever, therefore they built the tower so that the defenders could hold out in it as long as possible - large containers were knocked out in the rock to collect water, and the battlements in the upper part of the tower protected the archers.
There is in the city of Sudak in the Crimea and its own historical Museum, this is the so-called Dacha Funka. The finds collected in the halls belong to different times: items from Taurus settlements, Gothic sanctuaries, a Greek fort. Another exposition tells about Sudak in the Crimea during the Khazar times, the heyday of the principality of Theodoro and the rule of the Ottomans.
If you are interested in the history of Sudak in Crimea in even more ancient times, then during an excursion to Cape Alchak-Kaya you will be shown an ancient site bronze age... But the cape itself is also interesting. On its slope there is a through grotto of Aeolian Harp, and from the top there is a beautiful view of the fortress and the city.
The outskirts of Sudak in Crimea are no less interesting:
- Cape Meganom is considered the driest point in Crimea. The sea near it is very clean, this place is especially loved by divers;
- Mount Ai-Georgy is convenient for climbing. Lovers of wildlife will see the relict juniper, the Crimean oak, and from the top of the mountain a beautiful view of the city of Sudak opens up in the Crimea;
- Mount Perchem is strewn with the remains of destroyed ancient monasteries and temples;
- A little to the west of Sudak in the Crimea is the village of Novy Svet. There you can visit the Chaliapin grotto, walk the Golitsinsky path, swim in the Tsarskaya Bay.
A modern attraction is the water park. Six pools, 9 slides, a section for toddlers with fountains and small slides will delight the whole family.
Where can I stay
Sudak (Crimea) is a small town with a well-developed infrastructure for tourism. By public transport, you can very quickly get to anywhere in the city and to neighboring villages. It is quite simple to rent an apartment in Sudak in Crimea. There is everything here: sanatoriums, boarding houses, housing in the private sector, guest houses, hotels:
- Hotels in the Sudak in the Crimea are different: budget and expensive. Rooms in expensive hotels and apartments are available even during the peak season, they are comfortable, beautiful, restaurant meals. Inexpensive hotels are located on the 2nd and 3rd lines, you will have to walk to the beach, usually it takes 15-20 minutes;
- Guest houses do not organize meals, but always provide a kitchen with the necessary utensils. Most often there is a swimming pool and parking, and in the rooms - TV, air conditioning, internet;
- Private housing — great option if you are looking for cheaper accommodation. You can find a suitable accommodation option right on the spot or in advance using booking sites. The advantages of housing in the private sector are many: privacy, the opportunity to enjoy the territory, a cozy atmosphere, the atmosphere of a real summer resort. In Sudak, you can find housing in the private sector right on the seashore - an ideal solution for families with children.
Who is suitable for rest in Sudak in Crimea?
It is considered the most environmentally friendly here, because there are no industries nearby, except for wineries. The beaches in Sudak in Crimea are sandy, stretching along the entire coast of the bay, and the swimming season is perhaps the longest on the peninsula. On the entire coast, the entrance to the sea is very convenient - there are no stones, it is gentle, waves are very rare.
Of course, in terms of entertainment, Pike perch in Crimea cannot be compared with Alushta or Yalta, but rest in a small town has its advantages:
- No noisy crowd, no crowds, no queues;
- Rest is much cheaper than in the famous resort capitals of Crimea.
Rest in Sudak in Crimea will appeal to families with children, student companies, young couples and all those people who care not about the big name of the resort, but the sea and the sun, new impressions, the stunning beauty of Crimea.
Sudak, Sudáq, Sudak, Soldaya, Surozh, Sugdeya, Sidagios, Sugdabon, Sogdabon, Sugdiya, Sogdeya, Sodoya, Surdak is a seaside town in the southeast.
The year of foundation of the city of Sudak is known - 212 g. eh ..
The exact etymology of the name Sudak is unknown. According to V.I. Abaev, it goes back to the Iranian " suxta-ka"-" sacred "," pure "," immaculate "," holy ".
According to the conclusions made by the Soviet ethnographer-Caucasian expert, professor, doctor of historical sciences A.V. Gadlo, "Leading the Caucasian Archaeological and Ethnographic Expedition of the Leningrad State University" - the city was founded by "Sugds" (one of the Zikh (Adyg) tribes, formerly called Sindi).
The records in the margins speak about it - Greek handwritten book of religious content, in the Middle Ages, kept in one of the Christian monasteries. For many decades, monks have made notes in the margins about events that are important from their point of view.
In the middle XIX century Sudak was discovered on the island of Halki in the Aegean Sea and published v 1863 year in the fifth volume of "Notes of the Odessa Society of History and Antiquities."
Warriors (in the Russian epic epics are known about the heroes of the "Surozh"), farmers (famous for the wonderful Surozh Wines), builders, travelers and even "Saints".
Views on the history of Sudak firmly associated with " Genoese Fortress».
The Genoese period in the history of the city was so bright that it overshadowed the previous ones.
Sometimes gives the impression that before the Genoese the city did not exist. In fact, this is far from the case..
Remains of Taurus settlements, shelters and burial grounds with "stone boxes", or dolmens, were found in the Kapsel Valley. Fragments of Taurian stucco ware were found on the slopes of the Fortress Mountain and are still found on the Karaul-Oba Mountain. A system of fortified shelters has also survived to this day - “ Taurus stairs».
Soldaya resisted the longest. The last defenders of the fortress(about a thousand people) locked themselves in the main temple and were burned alive by the attackers.
Among the dead was the last consul of Soldaya - Cristoforo di negro... The legend about this was confirmed by excavations 1928 Years: Many charred human skeletons were found in the ruins of the temple.
The Turks occupied the entire Crimean coast and the principality of Theodoro, and their recent ally- Crimean Khanate - turned into a vassal.
For them, pike perch became only a strategic point in the defense system of the Crimean possessions. The city gradually collapsed.
The fertile valley, its orchards and vineyards were taken over by new owners- rich people.
By the end Xvii v. Sudak Kadylyk (i.e. district), which was part of the Kafa Kaymakan (province), included 20 villages from Alushta in the west to Koz () in the east.
During the Ottoman rule, the city, which had lost its military significance, fell into decay, although it was the center of the Kadylyk - the smallest administrative unit Ottoman state.
As part of the Russian Empire
During the Russian-Turkish war 1768 - 1774 biennium an artillery redoubt was built on the territory of the Sudak fortress, and later here hosted a garrison Kirillovsky regiment.
V 1783 year Sudak, along with the whole Crimea, went to the Russian Empire.
Catherine II distributed land to her entourage. Sudak lands belonged to the prince, and with his characteristic scale, he began to plant gardens and vineyards, subscribing the best vines from Europe, mulberry, almond, nut, fig, lemon and other trees.
The glimpse of the prosperity of the city of Sudak was so strong that it was originally intended to move the capital of "Tavrida" here
The distribution and division of the lands of the Sudak Valley led to the fact that about two hundred small landowners became the owners of these lands.
Household methods were backward. Small landowners planted interspersed whatever was horrible and strove for one thing - press more wine and sell it at a higher price.
Large landowners used Sudak surroundings exclusively as a vacation spot, coming for the summer and completely forgetting about the seaside estate in winter.
By eyewitness testimony, v 1869 year Sudak was "... the smallest place, located in the valley of the same name, a mile from the sea, with a beautiful stone Orthodox Church, with a dozen houses and small houses on either side of the church, and two small shops, a bakery, a massacre, a smithy, a cooper house, a post station and three shanks.
In the end Xviii- the beginning XIX century, the city of Sudak was almost completely depopulated and turned into small village, according to the census 1805 years, only 33 person.
Despite the backward farming methods, in XIX v. Sudak - a small town of the Taraktash volost of the Feodosia district - came out on top in viticulture and winemaking.
By itself (Sudak) is far from important, but the vast location of the valley with a large number of the best vineyards and significant ones put it on a high level. Favorable natural and climatic conditions contribute to this.
The opening of a shipping company on the Black Sea is favorable influenced the development of the region... The state of trade has improved.
Sudak became not just a place, but a famous and, moreover, a cheap resort, where mainly intellectuals and students rested.
Pre-revolutionary pike perch remained a small settlement revived in holiday season and at the time of harvesting grapes. In addition to the post station, there was a telegraph office, a zemstvo hospital, a pharmacy, and a zemstvo library-reading room.
Lived in Sudak near 2 thousands, mostly Russians, as well as Germans, Ukrainians, Crimean Tatars, Crimean Karaites.
The main buildings were at the church, near the market. In the coastal part there were separate dachas and hotels.
In the summer, Sudak took simultaneously up to 3,5 thousands of visitors. From here they exported wine, grapes, fruits, fish, building materials.
A figurative picture of the town of that time was given by the writer Sergei Elpatievsky. In "Crimean Essays" he wrote that "about Sudak it is impossible to say whether it is comfortable or uncomfortable - it simply is not arranged, without any arrangement." This phrase has become a catch phrase.
Under Soviet rule
Soviet power won in Sudak, as elsewhere in, in January 1918 g., and was approved in November 1920 th - after a long and fierce struggle.
The establishment of the economy began. Was Viticulture state farm established"Pike perch" - among the first in. Were restored and expanded vineyards, gardens and tobacco plantations.
V Ai-Sava Valley cultivation was established essential oil crops and a plant for their processing was built. Revived and, including the production of the famous New World Champagne.
V 1924 The first rest house was organized in Sudak. Before the start of the Great Patriotic War, there were four health resorts and a camp site.
Fascist occupation(the city was occupied by German-Romanian troops) with 1 November 1941 by 13 april 1944 g.) caused enormous damage to the economy of the village and the entire district.
Vineyards were destroyed, fruit trees were cut down for firewood. However, from the very first days of the occupation until the last day the nazis were in a difficult position: neither day nor night did the actions of numerous partisan units.
In January 1942 Years in the city was landed Sudak landing, which tried to liberate the city and for almost two weeks kept it from the superior forces of the enemy. Almost all paratroopers died in battle.
14 april 1944 The city of Sudak was released. The marble slabs of the Hill of Glory in Sudak keep the names 240 patriots, including 213 local residents who gave their lives in the fight against fascism.
The restoration of the national economy of Sudak proceeded at a rapid pace.
Winegrowers achieved especially great success: in some areas they achieved unprecedented harvests - according to 300 and more centners per hectare.
From the middle 60 -s in Sudak unfolded intensive construction.
Again, the status of the city of Sudak acquired only in 1982 year.
Now Sudak does not resemble one of the main medieval centers world trade.
In the southeast of the Crimean peninsula, near a beautiful river is located small city ishko - Pike perch. The city got its name back in the days Ottoman Empire... In the Middle Ages, this city was the largest and most famous center trade in the Black Sea.
Today, Sudak has become a paradise for tourists from Russia and neighboring countries.
Sudak now. Photo by Distance X (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/n-160373/)
Vacationers are attracted by attractions, quartz beaches and a developed tourist infrastructure.
Climate and ecology
Sudak has a mild climate. There are practically no sharp temperature fluctuations in this part of the peninsula. Residents of the city and vacationers are pleased that there are very few cloudy days here. The sun shines brightly almost all year round. It rains very rarely here, and in winter there is practically no snow. In summer, the sea is warm, so you can swim in the warm sea for more than four months.
The river in Sudak. Photo by yadavil (http://www.panoramio.com/user/5456171)
The main source of air pollution in Sudak is the city dump, where fires often occur. At meetings of the local council, this issue is often raised, but it still remains unresolved. Also, residents of the city are concerned about the problem associated with wastewater treatment. Although the construction of treatment facilities, which are located in the nearby village of Mindalnoye, has begun, it is progressing very slowly.
Smoke from a landfill in Sudak. Photo by tatimesh (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/tatimesh/)
Population of Sudak
The population of Sudak is 15 368 people. But there are also many visitors who live in the city without a registration. Therefore the total population will be in the region of 28,000. This figure has remained practically unchanged since 1989. Russians, Ukrainians and Crimean Tatars live here.
Most of the city's residents are people aged 35-55. Young people are not eager to stay here. After leaving school, children leave to study in other cities, since there are no higher education institutions in Sudak educational institutions... There are only technical schools, so most of the residents have specialized secondary education. Often, young people find work at their place of study and stay there. Hence the low birth rate in Sudak.
Areas and real estate of Sudak
Despite the fact that Sudak is a small city, it is divided into 8 districts and a non-district zone.
Districtless zone
This is the most remote part of the city from the sea. The main attraction here is the bus station. There are no hotels or restaurants here. In some places you can find a summer house with draft beer for local residents.
Tourists who do not know the city can settle here in private households and then regret it for a long time. The price for living in a non-district zone is significantly lower than in resort areas. But it is worth considering the fact that you will have to stomp to the sea for a long time. Although, if you have personal transport, the problem will disappear by itself.
central District
This is practically the city itself. There are schools, kindergartens, a technical school, a central market, residential high-rise buildings, the Forum and Surozh hotels. When the influx of tourists subsides, this part of the city turns into a normal, quiet sleeping area.
V summer time here are the most Better conditions for vacationers: it is not far to the sea, but at night it is quiet here and you can get enough sleep. Also, this area is attractive because all supermarkets are located here, and prices in restaurants are much lower than in establishments on the waterfront. The cost of housing for tourists here ranges from $ 20 to $ 50 per person per night.
Cozy area
This is the former settlement Uyutnoye, which was annexed to the city. Interesting fact: earlier this village was Sudak itself. It was from this village that the construction of the city began. The area is very close to the beach, but the hotel and restaurant business is not very developed here.
There are no hotels here at all, the shops are small stalls or trailers, and from the "restaurants" it is a canteen. People, go around it the tenth way! God forbid you to dine there. Well, if, of course, you are not eager to see such an attraction as the city district hospital, which is located on Gvardeyskaya Street in the Central District.
Tourists can stay in Uyutnoye in rooms that residents rent in their houses and temporary huts.
Embankment and Cypress Alley
This area can hardly be called a residential area. Several of the most expensive hotels in Sudak are located here. From their windows, a stunning view of the sea, and the service in the hotels is top notch.
Still, there are more restaurants, bars, nightclubs and cafes in this part of the city. Here everyone will find a place for lunch, dinner or a night out. Life in this area is in full swing almost around the clock during the tourist season.
Cypress alley at night. Photo by macosXer
Already at 6 in the morning, trade in all kinds of souvenirs is raging on Cypress Alley. Sellers greet sleepy tourists with a smile, and after sunset, different music sounds from every corner. All establishments work until the last client. Therefore, they close at 3-4 in the morning.
At this time, walking along the alley, you can see the kitchen workers and waiters who put on sleep right on the sofas in restaurants. These people just live at work during the holiday season. Also on the embankment you can see many attractions and an exhibition hall - all so that the tourist could spend a lot of money, but remain satisfied.
This is a new part of the city. Until now, construction has not stopped here. Almost all streets are located on a hill.
The largest tourist and recreation complex "Sudak" is located here. There is very little greenery in the southwest area. But every year its number is increasing. All the houses in the area are neat and pleasant to look at. Residents and entrepreneurs of this area care about its beauty. Flowers are massively planted all year round, lawns are tidied up. This part of the city can be called the most colorful for its floral variety.
Long before the construction of the water park, this part of the city was called the South-Eastern District. Construction continues on the vacant lots, where there were vineyards and a helipad. The restaurant business is well developed here, there are many hotels and private households that have been rebuilt into mini-hotels.
This area is dominated by the private sector, where you can rent a room, sleeping place or even a whole house. The prices are completely different. It all depends on the amenities, and, as they say, on the arrogance of the home owners. It is realistic to find housing for $ 5 per day, but mostly $ 20-50. The disadvantage of the area near the water park is that the new streets are almost completely uncomfortable. Good pluses there will be proximity to the sea, and what is especially good, to uncrowded beaches and a water park, and, of course, a beautiful view of the mountains.
The district got its name from the street that it includes. In addition to Spendiarova Street, this includes Solnechny Lane and Aivazovsky Street. It is in this area that most of the owners of houses, who offer daily "beds" and rooms. You can even find these mini-hotels with catering. But it's worth remembering that the conditions in which food is cooked there may not be the best. Often these will not be the first fresh products, old kitchen equipment and dirt in the kitchen. Indeed, in most cases, one cook cooks, and there are many vacationers in such houses. Better to overpay a little and dine in cafes, which are abundant in the area.
The road to the beach will go through Cypress Alley. 15-20 minutes, and vacationers will "rest" on the central city beach.
There is also a store in the area that will satisfy the needs of any person. But everyone should remember that prices there are much higher than those presented in other stores. This supermarket is considered the most expensive. Most of the locals prefer to bypass it.
This is the greenest area of the city. There are a lot of trees here, but most of them are poplars, so in June I simply won't save you from fluff. The Spendiarov area, like the Central one, is calm, despite the fact that it abuts against the Cypress Alley. It is very convenient for tourists because it is close to the sea and 5 minutes walk to the center.
The district was formed during the reign of Gorbachev. It included two streets - Biryuzova and Tankistov. This is the second most expensive area in the city of Sudak. It is here that all knowledgeable vacationers strive to settle. From this area and close to the sea, and resort center- Cypress Alley, and towards the city center.
There are few official hotels in the area, but there are a lot of private houses. Wherever you knock, rooms for every taste are rented everywhere. It is in this area that there are many small cafes in which the cuisine is home-like and the atmosphere is pleasant. Anyway, the area of Biryuzov is quiet and green.
Sea area
This area is considered the most visited. Everyone who rests in Sudak visits this area in the direction of the Genoese fortress. It consists of two small streets - Morskaya and Ushakov. Only this area of the city is located directly on the embankment. Even if you settle at the very end of the area, there will be no more than 500 meters to the sea.
There are a lot of hotels, hotels and boarding houses of various sizes. You can eat both on the embankment and in the dining room. It is not at all like the one located in Cozy. In this place, the prices are pleasing to the eye, and the cuisine is delicious. But in most cases, vacationers who settle in the area prefer to dine in expensive restaurants on the waterfront. The sea area is considered the most expensive part of the city. The prices here are simply cosmic. There are many disadvantages of this area: constant noise from the embankment, remoteness from the city center. But all these nuances are compensated by the proximity to the beaches and the mesmerizing view of the Genoese fortress.
The property
In Sudak, there is always a mass of proposals for the purchase of houses, apartments, cottages. Although this city is a resort, the cost of housing here is not too high. For example, a three-room apartment in central area you can buy it for 50-70 thousand dollars, but the same housing with a sea view will cost 90-120 thousand dollars. Prices, of course, also depend on the condition of the apartment. You can also buy suburban housing. For example, for 100-120 thousand dollars you can buy a nice house of 10x10 meters.
Infrastructure condition
The main problem of the inhabitants of the city of Sudak is the lack of normal water supply. Water most often enters houses by the hour (morning and evening). Residents are forced to acquire tanks, which were filled during the opening hours. It often happens that there is no water for several days. For all the inconvenience, water tariffs are off the charts. One cubic meter costs almost $ 1. And heating in houses is not cheap. For a three-room apartment, residents of the city pay more than $ 80-100 in winter.
Payment for utility services is also expensive. But here the question already arises: "Where does the money go?" There is almost a complete lack of normal roads in the city.
If in the central part there is asphalt, albeit in the pits, but it is there, then on the outskirts of the road there are only unpaved roads. Normal, renovated street only Morskaya.
Only one thing can be said about public transport - the inhabitants of Sudak are accustomed to walking. All year round, there is only one bus that can go to Dachnoe and Uyutny. During tourist time, another route is added, which you can use from the bus station to get to the valley of roses and to the water park.
There are also many taxis in the city. In winter, its cost is within reasonable limits: 1-2 dollars, and you are in the right place. In the summer, taxi drivers break space fares. Well, it will not be a sin to rip off an extra penny from a vacationer.
There are no problems with schools in Sudak. There were 13 schools in total. Many simply became hotels. There are three working schools left. One now bears the proud name "Gymnasium". It is there that all children want to gnaw the granite of science.
School # 2 has been recently renovated. The third school teaches children of the Crimean Tatars.
There is also a music school. But there is only one kindergarten. Of course, the authorities are planning to open a second kindergarten. A lot of money was allocated for its construction, which is proceeding at a rapid pace. All residents hope that in the fall of 2014 the new kindergarten will open its doors to children.
Enterprises and work in Sudak
Sudak has always had problems with work. There are no large enterprises in the city. Many residents cannot find a permanent job. The main source of income for Sudak residents is the Sudak state farm, which produces a wide range of dessert, table and dry wines.
SE "Sudak". Photo by 17Rising17
Most residents work during the tourist season. Cafes, bars, restaurants, hotels. During the winter period, the staff in them is reduced, and people are left without work. Many residents rent out their apartments and houses to holiday-makers. There is enough revenue to live comfortably through the winter.
Jobs can also be found in the markets. Central market that functions all year round, provides work for 300-400 people. There is also a fruit market on Cypress Alley. It works for holidaymakers. Sudak residents sell homemade wine, oriental sweets, vegetables and fruits there. Prices in this market are much higher than in the central one.
There are also several supermarkets in Sudak: ATB, Svityaz, Guzel. The locals also work on the beaches during the holiday season, selling various delicacies. Souvenirs are also sold on the cypress alley. There is a small clothing market nearby.
As a result, we can say that the majority of residents of the city of Sudak work in the summer and rest in the winter.
Crime
Loud crimes are rarely committed in Sudak. Mostly petty thefts and drunken fights. For example, in February of this year, a guy in a hood tore off bags from women. There were three robberies, the criminal disappeared and has not yet been found.
But still, there are several moments that have shocked local residents. Not so long ago, a young man raped a pensioner. The offender ended up behind bars.
The awards were stolen from the veteran of the Great Patriotic War, which the law enforcement officers were able to return.
Not so long ago, a man was caught who ordered the murder of his wife 17 years ago. All this time, he was hiding from law enforcement agencies, but finally got caught.
Attractions of Sudak
Sudak is a very beautiful city. Its main attraction is the Genoese Fortress. Every resident of the city has been there more than once.
From the fortress opens beautiful view to the city. It seems that the Pike perch is located just in the palm of your hand when you stand on the observation deck. Of course, the ascent is very difficult, but every tourist is obliged to overcome it.
View from the fortress. Photo by grishinslawa (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/grishinslawa/)
One more famous place there is an amusement park in the city. It is better to come there after sunset. It glows with multi-colored lights. And from the Ferris wheel you can see the night Pike perch - a stunning picture will open to your eyes.
Do not pass by the Veranda restaurant. It has wonderful cuisine and a romantic atmosphere.
The favorite hangout place for locals and tourists is the SunSet openair club. It is located right on the shore of the Sudak Bay. Interesting shows take place there.
A modern attraction that attracts tourists and Sudak residents is the water park.
Of course, spending a day there is not a cheap pleasure, but it's worth it. In the late evenings, foam parties are held there, after which a lot of emotions and impressions will remain. For children, there are special slides and children's show programs with animators.
It is always pleasant to live and relax in Sudak, despite all its shortcomings. He can rightfully be on the list of the best tourist cities Crimea!
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This city in the southeast of Crimea is considered a center for the production of wines, as well as a cozy seaside resort, which is rightfully considered beautiful and clean. The pike perch has a mild climate and clean air. Feodosia is 42 km to the southwest, and Alushta is 47 km to the northeast. The city stands on the river of the same name, in the north there are chains of mountains covered with forests. The Kapsel Valley stretches to the east. To the west, the landscape resembles a familiar Mediterranean look.
If you go to Crimea, you can visit Sudak in order to enjoy the natural beauty and feel the spirit of the times.
According to historical data, the name of the city was given by the Turks. The Slavic name sounds like "Surozh". During the XII-XIII centuries, the city was the most important shopping center, including the famous Silk Road. He has seen a lot: the attack of the Asia Minor Seljuks, the devastation by the Mongols and a major restoration.
Then the city was conquered by the Ottomans. During this period, it developed from a prosperous with a large population to a small village. After joining the Russian Empire, the city began to develop and flourish intensively.
Sudak 2020 still keeps the memory of famous and great people who lived in this amazing place. These include I.K. Aivazovsky, A.K. Glazunov, K. Paustovsky, A. Green, A. Akhmatov. They all lived and worked in this amazing city. There were also those who periodically visited him, for example, M. Bulgakov.
The uniqueness of Sudak is associated primarily with the diversity of its landscapes. Here you can see beaches with hot sand and the warmest water, scorching sun from which it is difficult to hide. But also green forests and groves grow in Sudak, in the shady coolness of which tired tourists can relax.
Make your longest summer rest in Crimea, Sudak will help, because it is here that the longest swimming season on the peninsula is.
Sudak is very popular among tourists. But, despite this, the city is calm and life is measured. There is no fuss here, but peace reigns. If you have chosen a vacation in Sudak 2020, be sure to enjoy the Genoese Fortress, the main pride of the city. It amazes with the beauty and grace of architectural solutions.
The pike perch continues to build and thrive. This is noticeable in the construction of new hotels and boarding houses. The beauty of the mountains and the freshness of the gardens and vineyards will give you a lot of pleasant impressions, and a light breeze will refresh you on a hot day.
In addition to beach recreation, which, perhaps, occupies a priority place, tourists are happy to stroll around the city's outskirts, learning a lot of new and interesting things. Guests of the city enjoy the buildings erected in different time periods - towers, temples, barracks and walls, everything that Sudak is famous for. Rest in this city will surely be interesting and informative.
The "Temple on Consoles" and Bashi are in good condition. From the Watchtower and the Maiden Towers, only the ruins have survived, which are located on the top of the Fortress Mountain. However, it is still worth visiting the ruins, as there will be enough of them to immerse yourself in the magical atmosphere of that distant time.
Whichever vacation you choose, Sudak is primarily a resort town and therefore there is a rather large Sudak water park, which will definitely brighten up your vacation.
The pools have three depth levels, various cascades and curtains. The geysers and jacuzzi located at the entrance to the water park will also delight. There is also a children's pool with slides and a water disco.
Active and young people will also like to relax here, people go to Sudak, including for thrills. Here you can go hiking, because in the mountains above Sudak there are broken campgrounds and shelters. There is also an opportunity to go climbing. There are ideal conditions for both amateur and sport climbing.
How to get to Sudak
The bulk of tourists get to Sudak by rail... They use the railway stations located in Feodosia and Sevastopol.
The disadvantage of the road through Sevastopol is that it is much further away than Feodosia. However, the road Simferopol - Sudak is flat, only at the entrance to the city a serpentine road begins.
You can get from Feodosia in several ways. However, the road passes through Old Crimea... She is very popular among taxi drivers. On the last section, starting from the village of Grushevka, the route is identical to the Simferopol - Sudak road. The other road is rather difficult. It passes through Koktebel and Schebetovka. This is a mountain serpentine road, which is most often used by bus drivers.
Buses leave Simferopol for Sudak quite often, every 15 minutes, while the station in Feodosia is not so busy and the interval between flights here is an hour. Some people prefer not to wait that long and go to Sudak by taxi. Despite the fact that it will cost a little more, it will not be difficult to find a suitable taxi.
Still, the bulk of tourists come to Sudak through Simferopol. If you are traveling by train, it is best to choose the station you will arrive at based on personal tastes and availability of appropriate flights.
Sudak is a small resort town located on Black Sea coast in Crimea.
The city is located on the shores of the eponymous Sudak Bay, in the middle of the southeastern coast Crimean peninsula... The climate in Sudak is mild and arid, without sharp temperature fluctuations and is close to the climate South Shore Crimea. The precipitation in Sudak falls half as much as in, and there are more hours of sunshine per year. The resort (swimming) season in Sudak is one of the longest in Crimea, on average it lasts from early June to mid-October, especially hot months are July-August, at which time the air temperature can reach + 38 ° С, and sea water in coastal waters it warms up to +24 - +25 degrees.
Warm summers accompanied by the sun, bathing sea, scenic mountain landscapes and a variety of relatively inexpensive accommodation, these are the main reasons that make a vacation in Sudak so attractive for many tourists.
Beaches and the sea in Sudak
The beach strip in Sudak is quite long. The beaches stretch along the Sudak Bay. The beaches, as well as the entrance to the sea, are gentle, on which there is coarse gray sand mixed with pebbles. But all these seemingly pluses did not make Pike perch attractive for us.
In our opinion, the beaches in the city center are far from decent and comfortable, and for the money that will have to be paid for the rest, you can find much better and more developed places for recreation.
Beaches in Sudak is a beach complex consisting of small beaches separated by breakwaters.
Basically, all the beaches in Sudak are free, open during the day. However, beach equipment will have to be rented. The rental price depends on the specific beach. On average, the cost of renting a sun lounger is 100 rubles per hour, 250 rubles - 4 hours.
There are also changing cabins on the beaches, designated smoking areas, medical and rescue posts. There are also beach activities, such as riding a banana, tablet, catamaran, boat trips with swimming in the open sea, etc. Catamaran rental 600 rubles per hour.
From the beaches and the promenade you can see the Fortress Mountain, with the Sudak / Genoese fortress located on it. Genoese fortress in pike perch, one of the most ancient and preserved fortresses in Crimea. You can go for a walk around the territory of the fortress, but we will talk about this below.
On one of the beaches, if you go to the fortress, the beach itself leaves much to be desired, you can swim on a banana on an excursion to the Fortress Mountain and visit the fortress itself, as well as to the New World, where you will have the opportunity to swim in the purest secluded bay. At least, the organizers of this event promise the cleanest bay, but what really is there, we do not know. But judging by the frequency with which tourists from all over the area are taken to these bays, there is no smell of cleanliness and solitude there. The cost of a sea excursion is from 500 rubles per person.
Sea in Sudak
Since this is a bay, the sea in pike perch is mostly calm and warm, by June the water warms up to +19 - + 21 °.
Sudak Bay brings both its advantages, sea water warms up early and keeps heat for a long time, as well as some disadvantages. The downside is that since this is a bay, then the water in the sea will be slightly dirtier than on open beaches... In pike-perch, it is mainly a little algae and small jellyfish, but they do not interfere, algae does not smell, and jellyfish are not always there and do not provide discomfort. What is more unpleasant is the small household garbage left by numerous tourists, of which there are many in Sudak at the height of the season, and then all this garbage is nailed near the breakwaters. Of course, there is not much of all this mud, but it is unpleasant, so for swimming in Sudak it is better to choose places in the middle of the beaches and away from the breakwaters.
Embankment, food and prices in Sudak
Along central beaches the embankment stretches. The embankment is quite wide; it is pleasant to walk along it in the evening.
Walking along the embankment, you will certainly see the Fortress Mountain with the Genoese fortress. You can't get away from her in Sudak, her appearance will follow you everywhere, wherever you go. And we recommend everyone to visit this fortress, it's worth it. The fortress itself may not cause delight, but the variety is monotonous beach vacation will definitely bring, and the views opening from viewing platforms fortress, city, sea and surroundings are quite picturesque.
On the embankment there are small cafes, restaurants and canteens, as well as souvenir shops and some entertainment.
At the foot of the mountain, market
Canteens are generally a separate topic in Crimea, they are in all resort towns Crimea is almost at every step, there are always a lot of people in them, especially at lunchtime. Prices are reasonable, food is average lousy, but tourists prefer this type of food, cheap and fast. For example, a portion of Ukrainian borscht in a restaurant of Ukrainian cuisine in Sudak will cost from 200 rubles, and in a dining room from 60. They taste almost the same, only from the table soup can torment heartburn, and from restaurant borscht the consequences are unlikely, in any case, I want it believe.
Since we are talking about food and prices, we will continue this topic. In general, food in Crimea and in Sudak, including, is tasteless. “Oh, oh and wow! How I ate "", you are unlikely to find such a thing.
Street food is mainly chebureks, various pastries, pizza, pancakes with fillings, shawarma, hot dogs, etc.
Fish and seafood
From such a set, frog legs, shark, squid, shrimp, etc., you can choose what you want, and here with you, for a fee, you can put all this on skewers and fry on the grill.
From sweets, cakes and pastries, churchkhela, Turkish delight and halva are common. Turkish delight is tastier than the one that is by weight, and not in beautiful gift wrapping.
Also in Sudak you can find cheeses in abundance, like the Adyghe cheeses.
The main square of the resort Sudak
There is a square near the embankment with a fountain, cafes, restaurants and some entertainment for children, such as car rental.
Another of the many canteens
Shady square
And the monument
Where to walk in Sudak - walking street: Cypress Alley
Cypress Alley is a walking street of Sudak, connecting the city center, Lenin Street and the embankment. The cypress alley was planted at the beginning of the last century. On the alley there are souvenir shops selling souvenirs and resort goods, as well as cafes and restaurants.
There is an amusement park, shops, minimarkets and a small market where you can buy vegetables, fruits, berries and other goods.
Lenin Street and other streets of Sudak
One of the central streets of the city is Lenin Street. Nice green street for walking and living.
On the street there are hotels, banks, shops, souvenir shops, cafes and restaurants
On Lenin street, at the address: st. Lenina, 38 there is a large supermarket of the PUD chain of grocery stores (former ATB). It is in this store that a large selection of products and goods is presented at the lowest prices in Sudak.
Where Lenin Street intersects with Feodosiyskaya Street, there is a Bus Station (bus station), where buses from other cities of Crimea arrive.
From the lower station of the bus station, you can get to the Genoese Fortress and the New World. Travel to the Genoese Fortress costs 11-15 rubles.
Other streets in Sudak are less attractive
Attractions, entertainment and excursions in Sudak
There are practically no attractions in the city of Sudak. The most famous is the Sudak / Genoese fortress of the 11-14th centuries. From the city you can walk to the fortress in 15 minutes or take a bus. It's more interesting to walk on foot. The entrance to the fortress is paid, the price of an adult ticket is 150 rubles. Read more about the Genoese fortress in Sudak and see photos here.
You can also visit :
Novyi Svet and the Golinitskaya trail. The Golitsyn trail is an ancient mountain trail, cut down on the slope of Koba-Kaya, in 1912 for the arrival of Tsar Nicholas II by order of Prince Lev Sergeevich Golitsyn. Currently, there are daily excursions on it;
Cape Alchak / reserved tract Alchak-Kaya with the Eolovaya Harfa grotto;
Winery SE "Sudak", producing vintage wines. The wines are not tasty, the excursion is not worth it (in our opinion, you might like it);
Bust of twice Hero of Socialist Labor Knyazeva M.D .;
The "Hill of Glory" monument, which is a mass grave of underground workers, paratroopers and soldiers of the Great Patriotic War who died during the liberation of Sudak on April 14, 1944;
and just admire the resort architecture of the 19th century and natural landscapes.
In the vicinity of Sudak, you can go on any excursion and visit all the famous sights of Crimea. You can go to the sights, both on your own by buses, and with a guided tour, they are sold at every step. Visiting sights on your own, in our opinion, is more interesting and exciting than going with an excursion. Moreover, under its own power it is cheaper. Buses run often, so there shouldn't be any problems with that.
From family and children's entertainment, Aquapark "Sudak", located at st. Gagarina, 79. The water park is open to the public during the summer.
How to get to Sudak
There are several ways to get to Sudak:
The fastest, most practical and comfortable one, by plane to Simferopol, and from there by bus or taxi to Sudak. You can order a taxi / transfer on the website, in advance, even from home. At any time of the day, at the airport, a driver will be waiting for you with a sign where your name and surname will be written. To order a taxi, it is enough to provide your flight details. Also, the services of this taxi can be used for sightseeing and trips around the Crimea. A taxi will be waiting for you at your hotel at a convenient time for you;
Also by buses from other settlements Crimea (, Kerch, etc.), or from cities of Ukraine and Russia;
Where to stay in Sudak
The private sector is developed in Sudak. A room costs from 350-500 rubles per person per night. You can rent such housing upon arrival, simply by walking around the city / private sector and looking for signs "Housing", "Housing for rent", "Rooms". When you search on your own in the private sector, you can find housing that is cheaper than through agents, which are full on the streets of the city. For agents, as a rule, the price tag starts at 700 rubles per person per night.
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