Underwater cave legend. Underwater cave Legend (Fedela) Moonlight on Tortuga underwater cave
Description
Every person knows that it is difficult to find nature more magnificent and exotic than on the Crimean peninsula. The perfect combination warm sea And high mountains. Throughout the peninsula, the mountains are literally dotted with various caves, both underwater and above water. There are, of course, many caves, but there is one truly unique one. Every year it attracts thrill-seekers.
This place is located under Mount Eagle. Not far from Chaliapin's grotto and the village New World. The underwater cave has a very unusual and sonorous name “Legend”. This is one of the most mysterious attractions of Crimea. Despite the fact that the place became popular more than twenty years ago, scientists are still exploring the cave. After all, its origin is not known for certain, and the depth of the cave also remains a mystery. Rock samples are taken regularly. There is also a theory that the lake, which is located inside the cave, has many siphons. They are completely unexplored and therefore are of particular interest in the world of professional speleologists.
The cave is a kind of impregnable fortress. Not every tourist dares to go there. Even many brave souls may not be able to enter the cave. The fact is that the entrance is located at a depth of more than one meter from the sea, and even hidden under a stone canopy. Immediately from the entrance there are two small tunnels of 4 and 6 meters respectively. It is almost impossible to squeeze through them on your own. Therefore, you have to resort to the help of a rope and experienced comrades.
Having gone through all the difficulties, the tourist finds himself in a wonderful world. A large gorge, the height of which reaches at least eight meters. There are springs everywhere and fresh lakes, stalactites and stalagmites. Do not forget that it is quite cool in the cave. For this reason, you should dress accordingly, because even in the hottest summer, the room temperature never exceeds 15 degrees.
The place is truly amazing, but also unsafe. You need to remember that you can get into this cave only in sunny weather. Provided there is complete calm at sea. In bad weather, you shouldn’t even swim to the entrance. The guides always provide detailed instructions, because you will have to move not only in beautiful rooms, but also in narrow tunnels in complete darkness, and this is often very dangerous.
The Legend underwater cave is located in the New World area behind Cape Koba Kaya. Entrance is only accessible from the sea.
The official name of the cave is Legend. Locals call it Fidel's Cave.
In the past, a diver from the New World, Fidel Ivanovich Khadyko, led several groups of extreme sports enthusiasts into the cave every day. No one knows labyrinths better than him. That's why local residents and they began to call the cave after him.
It is not known exactly when the Legend was discovered. Even professional cavers don’t know. But every boatman in the New World will tell you that next to her during the filming of the film “Amphibian Man” Ichthyander jumped from a cliff for the pearl necklace of the beautiful Gutierre.
The cave has a gallery of faults, a lake, stalactites and stalagmites. After walking a few meters in a tunnel under water, you find yourself in a narrow rocky rift in the first hall of the cave. Then the climb begins upward and into the depths of the Legend, already on dry land. And every moment a whole performance with vivid images plays out before your eyes in the light of the lanterns. underworld, a part of which you unwittingly become.
The air in the cave is constant +11 degrees, and the water temperature is +5 C. This is a huge difference from the scorching heat of the rocky paths.
In order to get into the cave, you need to dive and swim 2 meters in a stone tunnel. And it’s better to go there accompanied by trustworthy guides - diving instructors.
In order to plunge into this landmark of Crimea, you will have to swim about two meters under water. It’s not very deep here, about a meter, but the tunnel will need to be overcome.
The entrance is located next to the former wine library of Prince Golitsyn (also called Chaliapin's grotto) under the Eagle rock. Two entrance holes are located here at sea level under a small rocky cornice.
The length of the right entrance reaches about 4 meters, and the left one about 6. The entrance to both is at a depth of about one meter. The cave is located just above sea level, so the entrances create siphon channels. Please note that the entrances are quite narrow and quite difficult to swim through. You can get into the cave using a rope. The cave is cool, about 15 degrees in summer.
Keep in mind that if you have to swim underwater, it is also advisable to take all your things and equipment with you. Some equipment may break down in water. Before purchasing, we recommend consulting with store managers about specifications equipment.
In the first hall there are sinter formations that are not found in other halls of the cave.
At the very end of the cave there is a small lake with a spring fresh water. The dimensions of the lake are 2 by 5 meters. After heavy rains, the water level in the lake rises, perhaps there is an unexplored siphon.
There is a large crack above the lake, you can try to climb up it. There used to be an old rope ladder there. Many cracks are visible on the ceiling. The total length of the cave is more than 50 meters, but it has not been fully explored; it is quite possible that it has a continuation towards Chaliapin’s grotto.
If you love diving and cave exploration, then these places are just for you. If you are new to this business, we recommend that you contact guides who will help organize such an excursion. Those tourists who booked tours to Egypt from Almaty and went diving in the Red Sea will find many similarities in common between the Legend Cave and the underwater depths of foreign resorts.
GPS coordinates underwater cave Legend in the New World: 44°49"17"N, 34°54"57"E
The Sudak region attracts lovers of extreme recreation and speleology (cave exploration). For strong impressions, many go to the village of Novy Svet, where under Cape Kapchik, not far from the famous Golitsyn wine grotto, there is a cave of unknown origin - the Legend. Today, the cave remains a little studied speleological site, but its popularity is only growing from year to year.
Entrance to the attraction is only possible from the sea. Visitors will have to dive to a meter depth under a stone canopy, and then move along a narrow stone tunnel, holding on to the rope of an experienced guide. It is impossible to get into the cave without a rope, because there is no room in the tunnel to row with your hands. Two channels leading into the cave, 4 and 6 meters in length, open into Fidel's Cave at an altitude above sea level.
The space inside appears to travelers in the form of an underground kingdom with its treasures in the form of stalagmites, stalactites, underground lakes of fresh water and crystal springs.
The first hall of the cave is a narrow fissure in the rock. Next you have to climb on ropes among large stones to a giant karst hall.
Some interesting facts about the object
Who would be interested in visiting the Legend Cave?
The cave will give unforgettable experience and a wide range of emotions for everyone who is not afraid of extreme entertainment and has minimal diving skills.
Useful information for tourists
A visit to the Legend Cave is carried out only under the guidance of an experienced instructor from a diving organization and using special equipment. All tourists undergo preliminary instruction.
Independent diving without the necessary skills and support is not recommended. It is better to check the cost of excursion services at the site with diving organizations. As a rule, tourists are delivered to Fidel’s cave by boat, which travels from the city of Sudak.
The surrounding area of the resort town of Sudak is replete with interesting sights. The New World Nature Reserve, where relict plants and rare tree species have been preserved, fantastic mountains, famous natural grottoes - everyone can see all this by going to walking along the path of Prince Golitsyn. Connoisseurs of champagne wines will enjoy an excursion to the Novy Svet factory, which received the Grand Prix at the Paris World Exhibition in 1900 for the high quality of drinks. Of great interest are the Valley of Ghosts, the ruins of a fortress and a monastery in a cave, the source of St. Anastasia, the Temple of Elijah the Prophet and the wineries of the Sun Valley.
L. Gaidai’s comedies “The Diamond Arm” and “Prisoner of the Caucasus” were filmed in these places, and today there is an excursion trail.
Many travelers are happy to purchase souvenirs depicting famous sights of Crimea, such as Genoese fortress: magnets, miniature copies, glasses. In Sudak there is a large selection of herbal drinks, Crimean wines, essential oils and other natural cosmetics, juniper products, and crafts made from onyx stone. Among edible souvenirs, purple Crimean onions, juicy and sweet, are especially valued.
The Sudak region is in demand, first of all, due to its affordable prices. In the villages of Novy Svet, Morskoye and Solnechnaya Dolina, everyone will find unity with nature, which allows them to take a break from everyday work and restore peace of mind. Get to Sudak by car, bus or minibus from the villages is not difficult.
How to get to the Legend Cave?
Object address: Republic of Crimea, Sudak district, Novy Svet village, behind Cape Koba-Kaya, under Cape Kapchik (section of the Golitsyn trail).
The entrance is located near the former wine library of Prince Golitsyn (Chaliapin's grotto) under the Eagle rock. The two entrance holes are located side by side at sea level under a small rock ledge (see photo).
The right entrance has a length of 4 m, the left – 6 m. Both go under water to a depth of about 1 m and emerge above sea level already in the cave, forming siphon channels. The siphons are narrow and it is difficult to row with your hands. Movement underwater is possible using a stretched rope.
In the entrance hall there are sinter formations (see photo), which are absent in other parts of the cave.
At the end of the cave there is a lake-source of fresh water measuring 2