Report on natural monuments of Crimea. Geological monuments of the foothill Crimea as tourist resources. Balaklava Bay is a natural decoration of Sevastopol

Crimea has significant tourism resources. The most visited complex geological natural monuments of the Piedmont Crimea are especially popular among tourists. Some of them are unique natural phenomena with original morphology and geological and lithological features and are of significant interest for the development of scientific and educational tourism. There are a variety of geological landscapes and aesthetic natural objects for sports and educational tourism.

Crimea is called a geological museum under open air. Its nature abounds in geological objects in a unique and inimitable combination of chronostratigraphic, mineralogical-petrographic, tectonic, geomorphological, paleontological and paleogeographic objects. In the directory " Geological monuments Ukraine" out of 716 names of monuments located on the territory of Ukraine, Crimea accounts for 126, i.e. 17.5%. In Crimea, the scientific and educational significance of geological natural monuments especially increases due to their general accessibility and visibility. The uniqueness of these objects and the saturation of the territory of the peninsula with them makes Crimea an unsurpassed region in its importance for the activities of scientists. It was in Crimea that such scientists as Fersman, Andrusov, Obruchev, Shcherbakov, Golovkinsky and others conducted their research and reached the pinnacle of science.

Geological monuments are valuable not only for science. Most of them are interesting and attractive excursion and tourist sites. Due to their easy accessibility, these objects can serve as “living” visual aids primarily for schoolchildren, arousing in them a genuine interest not only in the monuments themselves, but also in geology, geography and local history as sciences in general. Most of the geological natural monuments of Crimea create a specific picturesque appearance of the peninsula, so attractive to tourists.

Thousands of students of geological, geographical and biological specialties come to Crimea every year for field internships. In this regard, the load on nature increases significantly, and even now it is almost difficult to come across a rock outcrop that has not been treated with the diligence of a geologist. Without special clearings and excavations, fossils will no longer be found.

Geological monuments are individual point natural objects that are fragments earth's crust, in which valuable geological and geomorphological information of past eras is recorded or the dynamics of modern geological and geomorphological processes are clearly expressed. The concept of "point" natural object"emphasizes the limited size of a natural attraction designated as a geological monument. The area of ​​the geomonument is usually 2 hectares.

An ever-increasing process economic activity negatively affects the natural environment of the peninsula, placing plant and animal world, landscapes. In this regard, environmental protection activities have intensified, environmental protection measures are being introduced, and ecological trails, protected areas, reserves, natural monuments, etc. an environmental regime is also established for the geological environment, as an integral part of the natural system.

IN different time Attempts have been made repeatedly to identify landscape monuments, determine their scientific and environmental status, and classify them on the basis of their systematic subordination, genesis and scientific significance. Their common feature is that they are the result of a complex, extremely long-term evolution of the earth’s crust and the processes occurring in it on a geological time scale. The loss of geological information is a non-renewable loss that has disappeared forever from human memory.

The construction of a scientific system of geological monuments should be based on taking into account a number of criteria, the main ones being material composition and genesis.

We propose the following classification of geological monuments of the Piedmont Crimea as objects for scientific and educational tourism:

1. Geological-stratigraphic monuments are based on stratigraphic data, determined by the sequence of occurrence of layers in a vertical section, as well as facies and formational relationships. The basic unit is the stratotype of a stage, substage, formation, subformation, layers with fauna. These should include outcrops and their elements, parts of sections, and the position of stratigraphic boundaries. Previously proposed as independent chronological monuments, apparently, have no basis to be accepted, since they do not have a material basis and are derived on the basis of stratigraphic and paleontological data.

2. Geomorphological monuments combine all the diversity of relief forms that arose as a result of the complex interaction of endogenous and exogenous processes. The main criteria are morphological and genetic. The set of signs is very diverse. This may include:

Erosion forms - characteristic areas of river valleys, canyons, gorges, gorges;
- Structural-denudation forms - individual rocks, witness mountains, sphinxes, weathering idols, individual morphologically distinctive peaks, distinguished by original outlines;
- Karst forms - caves, mines, wells, failures;
- Abrasion forms - coastal cliffs, characteristic capes protruding into the sea, picturesque coastal cliffs, bays;
- Gravitational landforms - sliding rocks, outlier mountains, landslides, stone chaos, landslides, screes.

3. Geological-tectonic monuments, genetically related to geodynamic processes in the earth’s crust, expressed by plicative (folded) and disjunctive (discontinuous) forms of tectogenesis. They can be represented by individual folds or a system of folds that stand out in relief in outcrops on the slopes of mountain uplifts; fault, reverse fault, thrust and strike-slip structures. A distinctive feature is the displacement planes prepared by denudation with sliding mirrors located on them. The elements of paleogeodynamics are thrusts, tectonic nappes, mélanges, gravity-tectonic olistostromes, and chaotic complexes. Tectonic monuments include forms of volcanic tectogenesis - lava flows, sills, as well as forms associated with breaks in the earth's crust - dikes, stocks, laccoliths and other forms of effusion and intrusion volcanism.

4. Geological and paleogeographical monuments captured in forms and documents related to the interaction of lithospheric, hydrosphere, atmospheric and biosphere processes. Paleogeographical monuments are very specific and are associated with the characteristics of paleolandscapes or their components: paleorelief, paleoclimate, organic world of past geological eras. Paleogeographical features recorded in sections of the earth's crust appear in the form of lithological, paleontological, geochemical, paleogeomorphological and other documents. This should also include signs of the location of ancient coastal zones, paleobiological and paleoecological signs - fossil reef structures, signs of a rock bottom, signs associated with earthly catastrophes.

5. Mineralogical and petrographic monuments are determined by outcrops of characteristic rocks and the minerals and mineral associations contained in them that are of particular mineralogical and geochemical interest, signs of metallogeny and ore occurrence. Mineralogical and petrographic monuments are very diverse, and their identification should be based on taking into account their scientific, educational, scientific and practical significance. First of all, indicators such as rarity of occurrence, compositional features, usefulness for the national economy, and possibilities for industrial use should be taken into account.

6. Geological and paleontological monuments are associated with finds of remains of fossil organisms and should be based on taking into account the composition, degree of preservation, and paleontological significance: these are rare and poorly studied forms, exotic forms that characterize the biota of the geological past. This should include finds of bone remains of ancient fossil mammals, terrestrial and aquatic organisms, which are of particular value for chronostratigraphy, paleoecology and paleogeography. Paleontological finds accurately recorded in geological sections. They are of exceptional value for solving geological problems, as well as reconstructing the features of the paleobiosphere of the geological past.

The criteria underlying the identification of various types of geological monuments should be a reflection of the existing this moment the level of general and special geological knowledge, which in most cases is relative in nature.

Taking into account the listed features, which are to a certain extent systematic, will help improve the quality of identifying geological monuments and determining their environmental regime.

The identification of geological monuments and the need to study them pursues the goal of a deep knowledge of their essence, condition, development, necessary for rational environmental management, recreational development, as well as the application of effective methods of their protection. Currently, many geological monuments are poorly protected. They are destroyed and destroyed due to erosion, landslides, karst and other natural phenomena, as well as as a result of negative anthropogenic impacts.

The combination of legislative and social legal norms, environmental and humane-ethical prerequisites can be considered as a guarantee of the effectiveness of protection. The forms of protection of monuments can be varied depending on the circumstances and specific conditions: a board indicating the characteristics of the protected object (natural monument); information in the local press; stands or exhibitions of samples in the local history museum; conservation of the territory of the monument; widespread propaganda of the scientific and aesthetic significance of monuments in radio and television program materials, in popular local history publications accessible to the general public.

The diversity of geological monuments, identified on the basis of material-genetic criteria, requires various forms of protection of the available factual material. In this case, it is advisable to record everything related to the characteristics of the monument in the form of a special cadastre, i.e. the entire set of information related to this object. In addition to the usual requirements in this case: name, location, specificity, degree of natural preservation, etc., points regarding the scientific value of the protected object and a link to literary sources regarding the justification for the designation of the monument must be included.

In a number of cases, it has become traditional to store the material contents of monuments in local history and geological museums. This applies primarily to such monuments as paleontological and mineralogical-petrographic. Here they are subject to museum storage regime.

Recently, the amount of materials relating to the geological monuments of Crimea has increased significantly. This was facilitated by the conduct of special research work, the implementation of educational and field practices with students of the Faculty of Geography of the Tauride national university, the arrival of new geological information in numerous publications, etc.

Sources and literature

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Every year, millions of travelers choose the Crimean Peninsula for their holidays. Of course, this is where many wonderful monuments are located, including not only resorts, but also amazing corners created by Mother Nature. So, the natural attractions and riches of Crimea - what are they? We present to your attention a ranking of the ten best!

10. Maiden Lake: a fantastic surface of water even in the photo

  • Coordinates: 44°35′46″N (44.596105), 33°48′4″E (33.801063).

And the huge temple, the ruins of which rest peacefully at the bottom, artificially created many years ago, are the main secret of this corner of Crimea. From the outside, the pond seems calm and serene. The unshakable surface of the lake reflects the beauty of greenery and sun. But as soon as the water level begins to fall towards the end of summer, the ruins of the old christian church turn out to be visible to the gaze of tourists, as if reminding them of themselves and silently telling their story.

9. Soldatskaya – the deepest cave in Crimea

  • Coordinates: 44°52′29″N (44.874634), 34°34′59″E (34.582967).

Some natural attractions and riches of the Republic of Crimea are distinguished by record data compared to the whole of Europe. This is a dangerous and enticing cavity in its depths, discovered in 1968 nearby and consisting of inclined wells, various passages and narrow deep manholes up to 85 m. For tourists who want to look into the mysterious space, it is necessary to obtain permission from special services. Only then, having put on your equipment, go to explore lakes, streams and other amazing creations of nature located underground.

8. Balaklava Bay - a natural decoration of Sevastopol

  • Coordinates: 44°29′44″N (44.495538), 33°35′41″E (33.594715).

In the eighth position of our rating is located, distinguished by its beauty and pristine nature. It's easy to find good ones here. The water here cuts into the land quite deeply and resembles a winding path. The atmosphere of solitude and tranquility, stunning landscapes leave an indelible impression and remain in the memory for a long time. On the Fortress Mountain, which is located nearby, there is still a building built by the Genoese many centuries ago.

7. Pushkin Grotto - one of the natural resources of Gurzuf

  • Coordinates: 44°32′48″N (44.546677), 34°17′47″E (34.29642).

WITH east side On Pushkin Rock you can see a truly grandiose creation of nature -. This writer spent a little more than 3 months in 1820. He rented a small boat and sailed under the arches of the rock formation, where he found solitude and inspiration in the depths of the rocks. Now this magnificent creation is popular among tourists who come to the peninsula to admire the monument. Inside the cave cavity there are places where you can rest next to the water before heading back.

6. Cape Chameleon - a “changeable” attraction near Koktebel

  • Coordinates: 44°57′50″N (44.963976), 35°17′42″E (35.29495).

We continue our acquaintance with the natural attractions and riches of Crimea. Not far from is located, which was formed from clay shales - hard rock that has the property of reflecting light. As a result, the protrusion completely changes color depending on weather conditions, the location of the sun and the time of year, is identical to a lizard that can change color. Thanks to this, it bears such a telling name. Interestingly, two bays formed on both sides of it. The water in them is different in color, which adds additional charm if you admire the view from above.

5. Golden Gate - arch to the sun of Crimea

  • Coordinates: 44°54′52″N (44.914547), 35°13′53″E (35.231274).

At the end of our top, in fifth place, are . Kara-Dag is a volcanic massif on the Black Sea coast, where this arch-shaped rock can be seen not far from the shore. In the past, this attractive structure of nature bore the gloomy name - “Devil's Gate”, as it was believed that here was the entrance to the underworld. Today there are roads leading to the famous landmark. excursion routes, and travelers, having caught a good angle, can admire how it, bathed in the rays of the setting sun, seems golden.

4. Rock Diva - a legendary monument near Simeiz

  • Coordinates: 44°24′2″N (44.40067), 34°0′3″E (34.000851).

You can also find natural attractions and riches on the South Coast; the Republic of Crimea is famous for them throughout Russia. So, in the area, in the Black Sea, at the foot, there is a limestone more than 45 m high. It owes its name appearance, the top, which from a distance resembles the bust of a woman with flowing hair. There is a legend around her that an evil spirit once committed evil deeds by turning into a girl. But the forces of good recognized the lie and punished him by turning him into a rock. Travelers who climb to the top of Diva, where they need to overcome 260 steps, are offered an impressive view of the endless turquoise-colored water surface, which mesmerizes, glistening with the sun’s rays.

3. Dzhur-Dzhur - the most powerful waterfall in Crimea

  • Coordinates: 44°48′19″N (44.805365), 34°27′34″E (34.459533).

Now the time has come to talk about which natural attractions and riches of Crimea are most in demand among tourists. In, on the territory of the urban district, the flows of the Eastern Ulu-Uzen River formed an inexhaustible river, which has several translations, such as “Water-Water” or “Eternally Murmuring”. It got its name due to the fact that even in the driest times the water does not end here and falls in rushing streams down the cascading threshold. Here you can take unforgettable photos against the backdrop of the gurgling giant and enjoy the mesmerizing scenery. Due to the low temperature and the presence of stones in the raging waterfall, tourists are not recommended to go into the water. It will be safer to admire the spectacle from the sidelines.

2. Valley of Ghosts - the most mysterious place on the peninsula

  • Coordinates: 44°45′3″N (44.750934), 34°24′28″E (34.407894).

On the slope, located in the northern part of the Alushta valley, there is a mysterious and mysterious place -. Large blocks of stone, created by nature, in their entire appearance resemble living creatures - people and animals, who are forever frozen immobilized. There is a legend in Crimea about ancient nomads who once wanted to occupy the lands of the peninsula. But the mountain did not like the attitude of the uninvited guests towards the locals; it punished them by turning them into stone statues. The thick fog that often settles over the valley adds even more mystery. Thanks to this phenomenon, in ancient times Demerdzhi was called “Funa”, which means “smoking”. The play of light and shadows is also interesting, creating the impression of the presence of life among the motionless rocks. Excursions are often organized here, when tourists can observe a picture that defies logic and think about what secret the attraction hides.

1. Ai-Petri - a majestic elevation that does not need description

  • Coordinates: 44°27′4″N (44.450996), 34°3′17″E (34.054659).

The first place in our rating is, which, although not the highest in Crimea, is not inferior in beauty and picturesqueness to any other natural monument. Its name is translated from Greek as “St. Peter.” You can get to the top either from where it originates, with a length of 1860 m, or by car from Yalta. Not far from the famous observation deck“Shishko” on the plateau is the highest mountainous Crimean settlement - the village of Okhotnichye. From the heights of Ai-Petri there is a stunning view that will impress any tourist, inspire new exploits and energize!

We hope that the natural attractions of Crimea with photos and descriptions given above have inspired you to new achievements! However, there are many other places on the peninsula created by nature that deserve tourist attention. They never cease to amaze with their incredible beauty, mystery and splendor!


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Text content of presentation slides: Geological monuments of Crimea Prepared by Alexey Serafimov, 8th grade student at the Krasnoznamenskaya School. Natural monuments Natural monuments include rare or remarkable objects of animate and inanimate nature, valuable in scientific, cultural-aesthetic, historical-memorial and educational terms. Geological natural monuments include natural objects of the lithosphere, created as a result of the complex interaction of internal and external forces Earth. It can be unique caves, rocks, grottoes, Mountain peaks, rock outcrops, etc. Simeiz, like no other village in Crimea, is richly decorated with bizarre mountains and rocks. Rock Diva, Mount Cat and Panea form the recognizable silhouette of Simeiz. However, there is another remarkable rock here - the Swan Wing. The Swan Wing, or Kausha-Kaya, is located just at the foot of Mount Cat, thereby creating the feeling that the Cat is holding the Swan Wing in its teeth. Grand Canyon of CrimeaOne of the most beautiful and accessible for unprepared tourists Canyons in Crimea - this is the Grand Canyon of Crimea. It is a huge crack formed as a result of active tectonic movements of giant earth blocks. More details: http://www.nice-places.com/articles/ukraine/krym/411.htm Grand Canyon of Crimea One of the most beautiful and accessible canyons for unprepared tourists in Crimea is the Grand Canyon of Crimea. It is a huge crack formed as a result of active tectonic movements of giant earth blocks. More details: http://www.nice-places.com/articles/ukraine/krym/411.htmOne of the most beautiful and accessible canyons for unprepared tourists in Crimea is the Grand Canyon of Crimea. It is a huge crack formed as a result of active tectonic movements of giant earth blocks. Mount Ai-Petri is one of the most important and popular symbols among tourists. Crimean peninsula, belonging to the Yalta mountain forest reserve. Valley of Ghosts - mysterious place not far from Alushta Coral mountain ranges near the New World. Relief eastern Crimea from Sudak to the village New World strikingly different from the southern coast. There is no trace of a grand cliff Main ridge over the seaside slope. The highlands split into isolated picturesque mountains, rising above the sea and the coastal hilly plain with vineyards and rose plantations. . The Golden Gate is a symbol of the Karadag volcano. One of the most amazing places in the world. Located near Koktebel. Marble Cave is one of the most beautiful caves in the world. Located on the lower plateau of Chatyr-Dag. In the colossal underground halls, stone blocks of ancient landslides are piled up. The formation of the mountain and Cape Alchak began many millions of years ago, when the territory of Crimea was under water. Cape Alchak began its formation as a coral reef consisting of gray marble-like limestone. Karadag is a mountain-volcanic massif on the Black Sea coast. The maximum height is 577 m. The name Kara-Dag is translated from Turkish and Crimean Tatar languages ​​into Russian as “black mountain”. The Sarych-Kekeneiz mountain landscape on the western South Coast includes the Iphigenia rock. The height above sea level is one hundred and twenty meters. This is a unique massif on the Crimean peninsula.


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The nature of Crimea is so unique and diverse that the peninsula is rightly called “the world in miniature”.

The sea coast, flat areas and mountain ranges, combined with favorable climatic conditions, are distinctive features Crimean peninsula.

The local beauties, gifted by nature itself, are simply amazing in their uniqueness and originality. These are steep cliffs and quiet bays, endless steppes and mountain peaks, deep waterfalls and noisy mountain rivers, mysterious caves and forest gorges. And all these natural attractions are located in a relatively small area.

One of the most popular natural attractions and a recognizable symbol of Crimea is Mount Ai-Petri, whose sharp palisade of battlements rises 1234 m above sea level.

A cable car starting in the village of Miskhor will help you get to the top of Ai-Petri.

An unforgettable sight opens from the top of the mountain: the vast Black Sea and panorama South Coast. And if you are lucky enough to see the sunrise at the top, then the delightful picture of a fiery red ball of the sun emerging from the blue depths of the sea will remain in your memory forever.

The Ai-Petri massif is very picturesque. On its spurs there is a unique Beech Grove; at the very edge of the plateau, a three-hundred-year-old “Airplane” pine froze, ready to fly; on a slope disturbed by a landslide, a “drunk” pine grove perched.

The Three-Eyes Cave is unique in that all year round the temperature in it does not rise above 0 degrees, and the bottom is covered with ice blocks several meters thick.

The Grand Canyon crashed more than 3 km into the depths of the Ai-Petrinsky mountain range - deep (250-320 m) mountain gorge surrounded by high cliffs and overhanging formidable cliffs. In the depths of the giant chasm, the rocks move closer and closer to each other, and in the tightest places the distance narrows to 3-5 m. Even on the sunniest day, twilight reigns in the canyon.

The main architect of this attraction is the Auzun-Uzen River, which has been paving its way among the stone blocks for thousands of years. There are about 150 small baths and lakes in the canyon, the temperature in which is about +11 degrees. The depth of the reservoirs reaches 4 m, and the width - 5.

“Bath of Youth” is the deepest of the lakes in the canyon, where, according to legend, a swimmer rejuvenates and restores strength.

Crimea waterfalls

Living water, falling in silvery streams with a soft noise from the mountains - these are the delightful waterfalls that decorate the peninsula. There are about 20 of them in Crimea. The most famous of them:

  • Jur-Jur
  • Silver strings.

The largest of the Crimean waterfalls is Uchun-Su. From the Turkic language its name is translated as “Flying Water”, and it is located on the river of the same name, 7 km from Yalta. The jets here fall from a height of 90 meters in four steps. Its beauty and power are especially evident in the spring, when it is filled with water from melting snow.

The Dzhur-Dzhur waterfall is the second largest and most full-flowing of the Crimean waterfalls. Its name is translated from Turkic as “Eternally Murmuring”. It is located in the upper reaches of the Ulu-Uzen River and consists of several cascades, the highest of which is located at a level of 15 m. The cascading water forms small lakes, each of which has its own name. According to legend, in order to find love, youth, health and fidelity, you need to swim in the appropriate lake. True, even in hot weather the water temperature in them does not exceed +10 degrees.

Dimerdzhi and the Valley of Ghosts

Not far from Alushta there is a picturesque mountain range Dimerji. On one of its slopes, a sculptor called “nature” gave the mountain blocks bizarre shapes. This is how a unique flat valley was formed, filled with stone figures resembling people, objects, animals, and it received the name “Valley of Ghosts.” There are about a hundred such stone works here. Sunlight and shadow create the impression that these blocks come to life and move like real ghosts.

Kara-Dag is a mountain range of volcanic origin. This reserve with futuristic alien species is located near Feodosia and combines unique land areas and part of the Black Sea. Kara-Dag is considered one of the most beautiful Crimean places. However, this is a wild, harsh and chaotic beauty: multi-ton boulders hang over cozy bays, mountain peaks soar high into the sky, and the deepest gorges are covered in eternal darkness. Wind and bad weather sculpted bizarre figures among the rocks: Gingerbread Horse and Falcon, King and Queen, Retinue and Throne. A rock rises right out of the water, which is the symbol of Kara-Dag - the “Golden Gate”.

The reserve is home to amazing representatives of local flora and fauna, including more than 50 endemics, and hundreds are listed in the Red Book.

This is just a small part of the natural attractions located throughout the Crimean territory. But each of them is unique in its beauty and is valuable for the unique nature of the peninsula.

In connection with recent events, namely the story that Crimea, which once belonged to the Soviet Union, has again returned under the protection of the Russian Federation, and the situation on the shores of the region has returned to normal, many people wanted to spend their holidays in these most beautiful places. This state of affairs is absolutely not accidental, because the nature of Crimea is almost the same as in the Black Sea resorts, and sometimes even better than there. Unique landscape objects that are found in abundance on the peninsula beckon here great amount travelers and lovers of active and educational recreation. Mountains, waterfalls, rocky cliffs, canyons, harbors, caves - this is not a complete list of what these places can boast of. In this article we will talk about the most unique and most interesting objects, which Crimeans are proud of, and where you should definitely visit at least once in your life.

Paradise climate

Weather conditions in Crimea can be characterized by the phrase heavenly climate. No wonder in times Soviet Union a huge number of health resorts and sanatoriums were concentrated in these places, where government officials and the country's cultural elite went for treatment. The air here is mixed with sea and mountain air, the humidity is much lower than moderate, so the heat that prevails in the summer is not felt as much and is more easily tolerated than, for example, in the central regions of our country. The nature of Crimea deserves special attention, because in a nutshell it is simply impossible to describe all its splendor and beauty. Moreover, this ancient region is really rich in various natural monuments, which (not all of them, of course) will be discussed in more detail today.

Natural monuments of Crimea

In order to try to imagine why the Black Sea peninsula is so famous, you need to understand that the territory of Crimea is quite vast. Yalta, Alushta, Evpatoria, Gurzuf, Sevastopol, Simferopol - these are just the cities that are most popular among many people. And then there is Nikolaevka, Novofedorovka, Novoozernoe, Olenevo and others, which some people have no idea about. However, all these places are an integral part of the Crimean coast, and on their territory there are also unique natural monuments. By the way, all these natural places, famous for their beauty and unusualness, there are more than a hundred. We list the most significant of them:

  1. Mount Ai-Petri.
  2. Marble caves.
  3. Great Crimean Canyon.
  4. Mount Demerdzhi.
  5. Cave Emine-Bair-Khosar.
  6. Saki healing mud lake.
  7. Dzhangul.
  8. Altesh.
  9. Moinak Lake.
  10. Uzundzhi Canyon.
  11. Jur-Jur waterfall.

And now it’s time to dwell on the most amazing ones listed above in order to understand the uniqueness of the nature of Crimea.

Mount Ai-Petri

Ai-Petri is perhaps one of high peaks Crimea. At the peak more than 1200 meters. The name of the mountain was given by the Greeks and is translated as St. Peter. The most unique thing here is suspension bridge, which connects two rocks. Not every tourist can dare to walk along it: the height is too high, and the bridge is rope. But there are brave souls who decide to take a desperate step. Another feature of Ai-Petri is the mountain serpentine, which leads motorists to the top. The road is so narrow (only two lanes) and winding (there are 180° turns) that before you even have time to appreciate the beauty of the peak, you already receive a huge dose of adrenaline. Well, the most important thing that people go to Ai-Petri for is the nature of Crimea, which is visible from a bird's eye view. Looking at the blue sky, which merges with the endless sea of ​​the same color, without forming any horizon line, you feel the freedom and grandeur of the elements. It's definitely worth a visit.

Marble Caves

On the territory of Crimea, or rather, not far from Simferopol, there are marble caves. They are an integral part mountain system Chatyr-Dag were created by the very nature of Crimea. The photos of the cave presented in the article cannot convey all the beauty of the place. However, in the image you can see an abundance of stalactites and stalagmites of incredible shape, of which there are really many here. IN marble caves The temperature is always 8 degrees Celsius, and they are indescribably scary: twilight, overhanging limestone growths - all this gives an indescribable mystery and enigma to the dungeons.

Great Crimean Canyon

A tourist who has visited at least once the foot of the Great Crimean Canyon and examined the excavations formed by water over hundreds of years on the rocky surfaces of gentle cliffs will never give up the idea of ​​​​climbing to the top of the rock and seeing all this from a great height. For lovers active rest in nature, Crimea, or rather the Grand Canyon, opens its arms. You can enjoy the pristine beauty untouched by man, huge heavy boulders, polished by winds and rain over hundreds of years, steep rocky cliffs and gentle hills wrapped in a green “blanket” of various vegetation. Having only visited Grand Canyon, an idea of ​​the nature of Crimea, a description of it, compiled by the elements themselves, will be exhaustive.

Saki healing lake

The healing mud lake in Saki is small in size. However, as one wise saying about the spool says, it’s not about space, but about value. So, the Saki healing lake is the source and main supplier of mud that is beneficial for the human body, containing a huge number of unique natural medicinal components. To visit a sanatorium located on the territory of Lake Saki is the cherished desire of many people who monitor their health and maintain physical fitness at the proper level. Its value was confirmed more than 50 years ago, and currently this natural site is carefully protected and preserved.

By the way, speaking about the peculiarities of the nature of western Crimea, the Saki healing lake cannot be ignored. The western part of the Crimean coast, such as: Evpatoria, Saki, Sevastopol, Nikolaevka, Olenevka, is rich in an abundance of salt lakes. In this part of Crimea there is a special smell, which local residents They don’t feel it at all, but visitors immediately feel it. Otherwise, nature in the west is no different from other areas Black Sea resort: sand spits, mountains and mild Mediterranean climate.

Dzhangul

The landslide area washed by the sea is called Dzhangul. The area is located in the village of Olenevka, in the western part of the coast. Those who want to enjoy solitude and be away from the hustle and bustle of big cities come here. The unique nature of Crimea - the sound of waves crashing against the rocks, the cries of seagulls and the sea wind ruffling your hair - all this, and more, can be seen on Dzhangul. Rocky figures sticking out of the water, as if someone had carefully placed them in the sea, complete the picture and make the description more understandable.

Jur-Jur waterfall

Not far from resort town Alushta is home to the Dzhur-Dzhur waterfall. To see the beauty of this creation of nature, you will have to drive for quite a long time in off-road vehicles along the mountain serpentine, located on the very cliff of the slope. Traveling in open cars is a kind of thrilling attraction for local professional drivers who navigate the rocks with ease, overcoming obstacles. Having arrived at your destination, or, more precisely, where there is no longer a road, you will have to descend for a long time into the Khapkhal gorge along an almost vertical path. And only when the path is overcome, a full-flowing waterfall will be revealed, rapidly falling from the very top of the gorge and forming a reservoir with crystal clear cold water. The latter circumstance does not in the least prevent some lovers of extreme recreation from plunging into Jur-Jur, but no one can stay in the icy water for a long time. About the waterfall of the Khapkhal gorge, we can say that hidden from human eyes and hidden in the depths, the natural creation is truly unique. Those who overcame their fear and took the risk of seeing Jur-Jur never regretted what they did.

Crimea is truly a piece of paradise on Russian territory. There are so many interesting things here, and one article is not enough to describe even a small fraction unique places, with which the huge peninsula is rich.



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