The showcase of Western Crimea - the sun is favorable to it, and the outskirts of this city are surrounded by countless lakes. The sea is always warm here, healing springs gush out, and golden beaches do not leave anyone indifferent. People come here to relax and improve their health. Evpatoria is an ancient city that successfully combines the past and the present.
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Beaches
- The central beach is about 2 km long, half of which belongs to sanatoriums. It is very crowded here during the season.
- Robinson is a compact sandy beach, located slightly away from Central.
- The Cote d'Azur is one of the best beaches in Evpatoria, located near Lake Moinak. Is paid. But the entrance price is quite small. Nearby there is another good beach - Rodnichok.
- Towards Simferopolskaya Street you can find several excellent sandy beaches: Oasis, Golden Sands, Solaris.
How to get there from Simferopol
The most convenient option is a taxi. The driver will take you to your destination for about 1,700 rubles.
Direct buses run from Simferopol airport to Yevpatoria. They run every hour, starting at 5 am.
You can also get there by train. However, before that you will need to get to the train station. Here, by the way, there is a bus station from where minibuses go to Evpatoria.
Evpatoria on the map of Crimea
GPS Coordinates: 45.190450°, 33.366867° Latitude/Longitude
Story
Evpatoria is one of the oldest cities in the world and has already celebrated its 2500th anniversary. The settlement here was founded in the 5th - 6th century BC. by the ancient Greeks. The city was named Kerkinitida and in the 4th century BC. existed as a polis. Then it was subordinated to the Chersonesos state and flourished as one of its centers.
In the 2nd century BC. Kerkinitis was captured and practically destroyed by the Scythians. After some time, the city was liberated by the army of Diophantus, but the majority of the population chose to remain in Chersonesus. In the 4th century BC. the settlement was captured by the Huns and actually fell into decay.
theatre square
The medieval history of Evpatoria contains practically no information. It is known that in the 15th century the Crimean Tatars founded the Gezlev fortress here, which grew into a large trading center in the 16th century.
At the end of the 18th century, the city was included in the Russian Empire and received its modern name. During the Crimean War, a base for the British and Turks was located in Yevpatoria. During World War II, the city was occupied by German troops in 1941 and liberated in 1944.
Climate and weather:
Evpatoria can rightfully be called one of the sunniest cities in Crimea. 257 days a year the sun delights local residents and guests of the city. The climate is mild, slightly humid.
The only negative is the presence of winds. This is due to the characteristics of the terrain - there are no mountains or rocks. However, this feature does not interfere with recreation even in the winter season - the climate is so favorable.
Spring is early, winter is warm, severe frosts avoid the city.
Air temperature: Average temperature in January-February: +1 - +2 degrees; Average temperature in July-August: +24-+25;
The water in the sea warms up quickly, so the swimming season opens early - in mid-May and ends at the end of October.
Water temperature: Average water temperature in July-August: +24 - +26 degrees. The weather is not at all capricious; storms and thunderstorms are rare occurrences here. No more than 10 per year.
The vegetation is quite sparse. However, people do not come here because of the flowers and bushes. “All inclusive” - this is how you can call a vacation in Yevpatoria.
Top attractions of Evpatoria that are worth seeing:
- Alley of fountains. A historical place founded by Prince Vorontsov in 1820. Each of the fountains is unique, the highest of them reaches almost 4 meters. Address: Tokareva street, 16;
- M. Gorky Embankment and Frunze Park. Entertainment, bars and restaurants, the road to the sea - all this is on the embankment. Here is a local symbol - the sculpture of Hercules;
- Theatre square. The most visited place in the city. There is a wall where you can read the entire history of the city;
- Ancient church. This is the Church of St. Elijah. Located almost by the water, founded back in 1918. Address: Brothers Bruslaev Street, building 5;
- The most ancient mosque in Crimea. Juma Jami - this is the name of the Muslim mosque was founded in 1552. It is still open today and services are held there. But excursion times are limited: strictly from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.;
- Cup of love. A romantic place that couples love very much. It is a natural “pool” with sea water. The depth reaches 6 meters. A beautiful rocky monument. Located 10 km from Evpatoria, in the village of Olenevka.
In 2014, a new original monument was unveiled...to a janitor. You can see this unusual landmark on Gogol Street.
Where to go with children
Evpatoria is truly a heavenly vacation for children of all ages. It is no coincidence that the city is considered a children's resort. In addition to relaxing on the beach, little tourists will definitely enjoy:
- Aquarium "Shark". An underwater ship, in the style of which the aquarium is made, will take you to the kingdom of the underwater world, where more than 100 representatives of marine fish and animals live. Address: Gorky street 5-a;
- Dinopark. In addition to the dinosaur collection, there is a children's playground, trampolines, mazes and other entertainment. Belinskogo Street 3;
- Dolphinarium. A favorite place for all children, regardless of age. 250 seats and amazing performances, the opportunity to swim with dolphins and take pictures with them will not leave even adults indifferent. Kyiv street 19
Leisure
Those who love thrills and adventures can go to the Solnyshko entertainment complex. There is a diving center on site, and you can also go surfing.
Tours to the southern coast of Crimea are offered. Among them are a jeep trip to Ai-Petri, helmet diving in the Saki waters, and so on.
Attractions
Ruins of Kerkinitida
In Evpatoria, the ruins of ancient Kerkinitida have been preserved in several places. So on Gorky Street (not far from the port) there is a restored section of ancient walls, and on Simferopolskaya Street (near the Museum of Local Lore) a glass pyramid was built over excavations and ancient artifacts.
We recommend taking a look at the Museum of Local Lore, which was founded in 1925 and contains about 80 thousand exhibits.
Embankment
Embankment is the most popular street in Evpatoria, named after Maxim Gorky. It was created at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. Here you can see several remarkable mansions and interesting sculptural compositions.
There is a nice small arboretum on Pushkin Street.
Gezlev Gate
Gezlev Gate is a medieval entrance to the Tatar city of Gezlev. The gate was built in the 15th century. The bazaar began immediately behind them.
Temple of St. Elijah
The Temple of St. Elias is a church in the traditional Greek style, built in the 20s of the last century by order of the local Greek community.
St. Nicholas Cathedral
St. Nicholas Cathedral is the main temple of Evpatoria, built at the end of the 20th century in the traditional Byzantine style. The church building has an octagon shape and a large 18-meter dome.
Juma-Jami Mosque
The Juma-Jami Mosque is one of the largest and most beautiful Muslim buildings in Crimea. The mosque was built at the end of the 16th century by order of the Crimean Khan Devlet I. Its architecture is an imitation of the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul: a large main dome and two high minarets (33 meters).
Armenian Church
The Armenian church was built in the first half of the 19th century and has been preserved in very good condition.
There is also an ancient synagogue in Yevpatoria, built at the beginning of the 20th century. During World War II, the synagogue was used as a stable. In 1998, the synagogue received its religious status back.
Tekie
Tekie is the only Muslim dervish monastery in Crimea. It was founded in the 15th - 16th centuries. The complex of buildings includes the tekie itself, a mosque and a Muslim educational institution (madrasah).
Arch in the old town
Evpatoria has a nice old town with an oriental flavor. Here you can have a great walk among the narrow streets, see interesting old buildings and main attractions.
Greco-Scythian settlement
The Greco-Scythian settlement is the ruins of an ancient settlement 7 km southwest of Yevpatoria. The settlement was founded in the 4th century BC. and was one of the outposts of Chersonesos. In the 1st century AD the settlement was abandoned.
Rest and recovery in Evpatoria
Yevpatoria is a resort town on the western coast of Crimea, 60 km from Simferopol. This is one of the main medical resorts on the Black Sea coast. There are a huge number of sanatoriums, boarding houses, and children's camps, such as "Orlyonok".
The city is divided into two zones: the resort and the so-called old town. The resort part is bustling with life: cafes, bars, restaurants and parks. There is also an embankment here.
The old city is made up of narrow streets, mosques, architectural structures and historical monuments. In general, sights. Basic information:
- Population : 171,065 people;
- Index: 297400;
- Length :64.00 square kilometers
During the season, the population can reach 600 thousand people. The city lives mainly from tourism. Moreover, the tourism business is developing very actively. There are bike paths, bike parking, modern hotels and boarding houses. The transport network functions well: there are sea, railway and bus stations.
Evpatoria is a great place for children's holidays. Everything here is equipped for little guests. Hotels with family rooms, various attractions, cafes, etc. There is no shortage of kindergartens, schools, and medical centers.
The local population is employed in the tourism sector. This is the main income.
Population of Evpatoria
The population in Yevpatoria is diverse and includes about 94 different nationalities and nationalities. Russians make up the majority of the population - 57%, then Ukrainians - 32%, Crimean Tatars - 10% and 1% are made up of other nationalities (Belarusians, Karaites, Jews, Azerbaijanis, Poles, Moldovans, Greeks, Germans, Bulgarians, Koreans, Armenians, Georgians, Uzbeks). The population is peaceful and educated (34% have higher education) and their neighbors are wonderful.
Today, the population of Evpatoria has increased and is about 123 thousand people, and 10 years ago it was 117 thousand. Population growth is increasing due to internal migration, due to the arrival of young couples for permanent residence and the arrival of students to study.
Open Evpatoria Championship of “living statues”. Photo by Dr.Soad (https://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mrvitor/)
In summer, the city's population can increase to 1 million people due to holidaymakers.
Due to favorable living conditions in the resort city, the average life expectancy is 77 years. The age of the population is different - from a baby to an old man, in the courtyards you can see a lot of mothers with babies walking, as well as grandmothers on benches. There are a lot of small children in Evpatoria, and this is explained by the fact that the city has all the conditions to give birth and raise a child. The city also has a sufficient number of preschool, school and higher educational institutions.
During the inter-resort period, Evpatoria is in peace and quiet - taking a break from the holiday season, since with its beginning turmoil, fun, constant movement and noise begin.
Where to go with your child?
In the city of Evpatoria you can also have a wonderful holiday with children. In addition to a number of places described in the previous section, you should go with your child to Dinoparks - there are two of them. They will immerse you and your children in the world of the prehistoric Jurassic period, when dinosaurs roamed our planet. It’s interesting that many of the specimens on display here are life-size.
Children will also enjoy Frunze Park, filled with various entertainment, including children's. The Ferris wheel is one of them. While not very high, it still provides riders with stunning views of the coast and city limits, which is especially wonderful here in the evening. Recently, the Ferris Wheel opened on Tereshkova Embankment. Read about it in detail .
The kids will also be overly happy to be on the shores of Lake Moinaki, which Western Evpatoria is proud of. Relaxing here means not only smearing each other with silt and healing mud, but also wonderful healing air, which is rarely found in the steppe zone of Crimea.
The Evpatoria embankments will give your child a lot of entertainment. In the period from June to July, children's towns with a variety of amusements are literally set up there. There is a shooting range, mini-car rides, and inflatable slides that land children in the sea.
Near the Dinopark there is also a miniature Crimea park, an analogue of Bakhchisarai and Alushtinsky. Although it is inferior to its counterparts in size, it is still very interesting, especially for children. There is another one next to it. You can also find the Giant's House.
