Holidays in Sudak with children: where to go and what to see, review of children's entertainment

• August 4, 2018
• Attractions
• Natalia Miroshnikova

Sudak is considered one of the most popular and visited resorts on the Crimean Peninsula. This city, located on the Black Sea coast, receives thousands of tourists every year. And most often families come here. In this material you will find out where you can take your children in Sudak.

Why choose this city for your holiday?

There are many resorts on the Black Sea coast, but Sudak is considered the best place for a family holiday. This city is famous for its sandy beaches with convenient access to the sea. In addition, the coastline along the resort is quite shallow, so the water here warms up better. Thanks to this, the swimming season in Sudak lasts longer. In addition, the city is located in a bay, protected from the vicissitudes of the weather by mountains. Therefore, there are practically no strong waves or storms here.

You can relax in Sudak from late spring to mid-autumn. But if you are going to a resort with a child, then plan your vacation for July. At this time, the sea had already warmed up enough, but the coastline had not yet become heavily polluted by crowds of tourists.

When is the best time to go to the resort in 2021?

Sudak is perfect for a family holiday thanks to its mild climate without sharp temperature fluctuations, beautiful beaches and a wide choice of accommodation. The precipitation here is 2 times less than in Yalta, and the number of sunny days per year is greater. The swimming season at the resort is considered one of the longest - as a rule, it lasts from the first days of June to mid-October .
The hottest months are July and August, when the air can warm up to +38 degrees, and the water up to +25. Many vacationers with children choose the most optimal time for a trip/flight to Sudak - June and early September .

Where to stay with children in Sudak?

Sudak is a dynamically developing resort. And here you will find accommodation for every taste and budget. And these are boarding houses, hotels, guest houses, rented apartments and rooms. The cost of housing varies, but prices are influenced by the standard rule - the closer to the coastline, the more expensive.

When choosing housing, do not pay much attention to proximity to the sea, because Sudak is a small town. And you can get to the beach even from a distant point in 20-25 minutes. In addition, if you are going to the resort with a child, try to stay away from the Embankment and Cypress Alley. These streets are the center of youth recreation, and life “bubbles” here all night long. Therefore, it will not be possible to sleep next to numerous discos and bars.

List of popular hotels in Sudak:

1. "Barcelona". The hotel is located on Yugozapadnaya Street, 89. The main feature of the hotel is the stunning view of the Genoese fortress from the balconies of the rooms. Barcelona has its own swimming pool, and the sea can be reached in 15 minutes. The average cost of a room is 2500 rubles.
2. "Aquatel". The hotel is famous for its spacious rooms and landscaped grounds. Located on Surozhskaya street, 34, 1 km from the coastline and the water park. Room rates start from 2500 rubles.
3. "Frigate". This guest house with a children's playground, well-kept grounds and free parking is located on Academician Sakharov Street, 30. The road from the guest house to the coastline takes 6 minutes. Room rates start from 2200 rubles.

If you need cheaper housing, you can always rent a room in the private sector of the city. But keep in mind that during the beach season it is not easy to find a free corner. Therefore, it is better to book rooms and rooms in advance.

How to get there?

There are several ways to get to Sudak:

• By plane. There is an airport only in Simferopol (air tickets to Simferopol on Aviasales). Next, you can get to Sudak by any convenient transport, reaching the Kurortnaya stop (this is near the railway station): By bus. There are a lot of flights during the season, but in the quiet season you have to wait about 8 hours.
• Route taxi. No. 98 and No. 115 are suitable.
• By trolleybus. You need route number 9.
• Taxi. Travel time is approximately 1.5 hours. The cost of the trip starts from 2,500 rubles. Taxis can be booked in advance through the Kiwitaxi service, very convenient with large luggage or a tired child after a long flight.

Romance lovers can get to the peninsula by ferry to Kerch, and then choose a convenient option for further travel.

Enjoying the sea

There are several suitable beaches for children in Sudak. After all, the length of the coastline along the city reaches 2.5 km. First of all, the favorite place of all tourists with children is the Central City Beach. It reaches 250 meters in length and 40 in width and accommodates thousands of tourists every day. Despite the size and “business”, the coastline along the beach remains clean, because this area is under sanitary control. Entry to the beach is free, so it's a bit crowded. And to get a comfortable place, you should come here early in the morning.

Another free beach that parents with children will enjoy is Arzy. It is located away from the city center, so there are fewer vacationers here. And you can find a free and comfortable place here at any time.

Kolkhozny Beach is another place where travelers with small children like to relax. And this is not surprising, because it has a clean, soft, sandy-shell coating and the gentlest and most comfortable descent into the water compared to the rest of the resort’s coastline.

Reviews from tourists about holidays by the sea

Tourists who have visited Sudak note both the pros and cons of relaxing on the beaches of this resort town:

• The main advantage is that the water in the sea warms up early and does not cool down for a long time .
• Sudak beaches, flat and shallow, are very popular among vacationers.
• Among the disadvantages, travelers mention that the sea in Sudak Bay is dirtier than on other open beaches. For this reason, many vacationers recommend choosing places located away from the breakwaters, in the central part of the sites.

Water attractions

Where can you take your children to have fun in Sudak? Of course, to the Water World water park. This entertainment complex occupies a huge territory with a total area of ​​20 hectares. And here there are all kinds of water attractions and swimming pools, designed for different ages of visitors.

Teenagers and their parents will certainly enjoy the dizzying slides, the largest of which reaches the height of an 8-story building. For kids, a special town has been built with a half-meter deep pool and 2-meter-high water slides.

For a ticket to the water park you will have to pay 1,500 rubles per adult and 1,100 rubles. for the child. Children under one meter tall have free admission.

Meet the dolphins

Don’t know where to go with your children in Sudak after beach fun? Then be sure to visit the Nemo Dolphinarium, located on Kommunalnaya Street, 9a. Every day, except Monday, funny artists perform here: bottlenose dolphins Alice and Peter and sea lionesses Shpulka and Adele.

Funny numbers of sea creatures will appeal to children and adults. In addition, if you wish, you can swim with the artists in the pool. But you will have to pay a considerable amount for this, because 10 minutes of such entertainment costs 6 thousand rubles. A simple viewing of the show will cost 700 rubles for all visitors, except children under 5 years of age. The performances are free for them.

Day visit to Mriya Resort & SPA

Address: Yalta, p. Opolznevoye, General Ostryakov Street, 9 Phone: Website: https://mriyaresort.com/dream-day/ Opening hours: Mon-Sun 08:00 - 22:00 Cost (season/off-season):

• Adult with meals – 9,000 rubles/6,000 rubles.
• Adult without meals – 6,000 rubles/3,000 rubles.
• Children's with meals – 6,000 rub. / 3,000 rub.
• Children without food – 3000 rub. / 1500 rub.

Check the exact cost on the website or by phone.
There are an incredible number of interesting and beautiful places in Crimea. You can come here again and again, and there will still be items on your tourist checklist that are a must-see. The large-scale resort complex Mriya Resort & SPA has been one of these places for a long time. Many people know it as a hotel, although you can visit it without staying. Available to all guests and residents of the peninsula.

Relax in the SPA center, swim in the pool, sunbathe on the modern beach, stroll along the paths of the Japanese Garden or try yourself in a rope camp. Sounds like a good plan for a long vacation, but at Mriya Resort & SPA you can get all these experiences in just one day!

“Dream Day” is a day when you can walk around the complex from morning until evening, use its services - there will be entertainment for every family member.

Includes visits to many locations of the complex:

• indoor and outdoor swimming pools
• spa zones: Finnish and cedar saunas, hammam in the SPA center
• beach area
• Japanese Garden "Six Senses"
• gym and scheduled group training
• entertainment center Metropolis
• children's amusement park Dreamwood
• Winepark
• children's club and games room (children over 4 years old are allowed to stay without parents)
• concerts of invited stars, events on the day of the visit (according to the poster on the website)
• meals: depending on the ticket category, meals at the Azurr Swedish line restaurant may be included.

You can also visit one of the 8 bars and restaurants located on the territory of the complex. At your service: European, Italian, Mediterranean, Asian and of course local, Crimean cuisine.

Meeting with exotic animals

The next place to go with children in Sudak will be very interesting - a crocodile farm. In this entertainment complex, located on Gagarin Street, kids will be able to meet and watch crocodiles and alligators, turtles, lizards and snakes. In addition, there is a “Contact Zoo” on the farm’s territory. Here children can interact directly with raccoons, rabbits and goats.

The price for visiting the farm without additional services reaches 500 rubles for an adult and 400 rubles for a child.

Japanese Garden "Six Senses"

Address: Yalta, p. Opolznevoye, General Ostryakova Street, 9 Phone: Website: Japanese-sad.rf Opening hours: Mon-Sun 08:00 - 22:00 (from September to May - until 20:00) Cost of the excursion: Group excursion - 1500 ₽/person , preferential categories of citizens and children 6–14 — 1,000 ₽/person. Check the entire list of services and tariffs on the website or by phone.

Guests of Crimea, who have already visited various palaces, wineries, parks and other attractions of Crimea more than once, having had enough of them, will be able to get acquainted with and try a completely different format of tourist recreation.

The Japanese Garden of Six Senses is a place for contemplative relaxation and leisurely walks in Crimea.

Six Senses is a three-level, 6-hectare walking garden where guests can see with their own eyes several types of Japanese gardens in one place: a tea garden, a walking garden with a stream and a pond, a dry rock garden, a shady garden and buildings of Japanese architecture.

The pearl of the garden is the open thermal baths overlooking the sea and mountains.

Here, a visitor to the peninsula in search of new entertainment and experiences will be able to discover a new, different type of vacation: thoughtful, contemplative, filled with meaning.

Guests of the garden have numerous opportunities: you can take part in an excursion, take a yoga class, plunge into thermal springs with stunning views of the sea, or enjoy a tea ceremony.

The author of the project is Shiro Nakane, curator of the Imperial Japanese Garden in Kyoto. The garden is located on the territory of the five-star Mriya Resort & SPA. Every year about 25,000 people become its guests.

Swing carousel

Are you wondering where to go to Sudak with your child in the evening? The central amusement park will be the best place. In this open-air entertainment complex, located on Cypress Alley, you will find dozens of slides and carousels designed for all categories of visitors. In addition, there are numerous trampolines and even a rope park.

The cost of these entertainments for children in Sudak varies. But, according to reviews from vacationers, ticket prices are quite affordable and acceptable, as for a seaside resort.

Meet the Dinosaurs

If your little one is crazy about prehistoric lizards, then be sure to take him to the Rex Dinopark. This entertainment complex is located on Lenin Street and features life-size mechanical dinosaur figures. Robotic prehistoric lizards make characteristic sounds and move their tails, paws and heads, which enhances their resemblance to living reptiles.

To “communicate” with dinosaurs you will have to pay 600 rubles for an adult and 500 rubles for a child.

Let's learn the history of the city

Sudak was founded back in 212 AD. e. Over its centuries-old history, this city has experienced many ups and downs. It belonged to the Byzantine Empire and was ruled by the Cumans and Turks. At one time, the future resort was the center of trade in Eastern Europe, and then turned into a village of winemakers.

In general, the city has a complicated history. And if you want to learn more about it, then the best place to take your child in Sudak is the city historical museum, located on Ushakova Street. Here, in a four-story mansion, there is a wide exhibition telling about the life of the resort from the beginning of its foundation to the present day. So the excursion will be entertaining, and it will cost only 160 rubles per person.

Motor ship "Prince Bagration"

Address : Meganom beach Cost : 100 rubles (may be charged for visiting the beach) How to get there : there is a direct bus from the bus station to the beach

The motor ship "Prince Bagration" is one of the first screw-driven passenger ships. It was built in 1912 and lasted longer than its brothers. In 1994, the ship was towed to the coast of Sudak, where it is still located.

Although the ship is now abandoned, many tourists come to see it. Photo shoots in vintage style are often held against its backdrop. According to many locals and visitors, the motor ship “Prince Bagration” is the best abandoned place in all of Crimea.

Note! The ship is quite old and fragile. Therefore, climbing it is highly not recommended.

Genoese fortress

Where in Sudak to go with children will be interesting and educational? Of course, to the Genoese fortress. This main attraction of the resort is located on the right side of the city on a picturesque cliff. There are daily excursions here, during which you will learn many historical facts about the life of Sudak. In addition, on the territory of the architectural monument, an exhibition and fair of folk crafts “City of Masters” is held annually, where everyone can learn pottery or blacksmithing.

It’s worth visiting the fortress with children in the summer for one more reason. At this time, the “Genoese Helmet” festival is held on the territory of the ancient fortification. It will immerse you in the atmosphere of a medieval city, and you will be able to watch knightly tournaments and even take part in some sports competitions. In general, no one will be bored here.

Entrance to the Genoese Fortress at normal times will cost 150 rubles per person, while children under 16 years old have a free ticket to the attraction. But during festivals the cost of tickets will increase to 600 rubles. Moreover, tickets will have to be purchased for children.

Entertainment for children

In Sudak there are places for children where they will not be bored. At the same time, they will be able to increase their level of knowledge and gain positive emotions.

Water park "Sudak"

It is considered a decoration of the city and is very popular. The reasons for this are many attractions for adults and children, good water characteristics (as close as possible to drinking water).

For the youngest guests there is a small swimming pool and safe slides. All of them are maximally protected. Lifeguards are regularly on duty on the premises. Adult children can spend time on extreme slopes or swings. Organizers sometimes hold foam parties.

The public transport stop is called “Waterpark”. You can get to it by minibuses No. 1 and No. 2. They depart from the Sudak bus station.

The park is open from 10 am to 5 pm. Cost of visit:

• adult ticket: 1,400 rub. from opening to 5 pm;
• 1,200 rub. from one o'clock in the afternoon until closing;

Children whose height is under one meter are admitted free of charge.

Crocodile farm

Located almost in the center of Sudak on the embankment itself, opposite the water park. You can get to the place in the same way as to the water attractions.

The farm houses more than 100 crocodiles. You can look at both the smallest and adult individuals.

Children, under the supervision of parents and farm staff, can interact with reptiles:

• iguanas;
• snakes;
• monitor lizards.

There are other animals in the area as well. For example:

• foxes;
• raccoons;
• spiders;
• toads;
• scorpions, etc.

The Iron Man show starts at 7 p.m. Animators bend armatures, throw knives and juggle fiery objects in front of the public.

A comprehensive ticket to visit the farm costs 700 rubles, children under 3 years old are admitted free of charge. The farm is open to the public from 9:30 to 21:30.

Amusement park near the embankment

The most popular amusement park in Sudak. Located near the embankment. It's easy to get to. You can take buses No. 2, 5 or 6. The stop is called “TOK Sudak”.

A unique feature of the place is three levels. Each has its own attractions and its own ticket office. The park occupies a small area. At the same time, the layout is excellent.

Here are located:

• Ferris wheel – 100 rub. one circle;
• catapult - 500 rubles;
• children's complex "Jungle" - 200 rubles per hour;
• mirror labyrinth – 150 rubles;
• panic room - 150 rubles;
• carousels for the little ones – 100 rubles;
• autodrome – 150 rubles;
• trampoline – 150 rub. in 5 minutes.

There is no need to pay for the entrance to the park itself, only for the corresponding entertainment. You can visit the attractions from 9 am to midnight.

City History Museum

A two-story mansion, designed in a romantic style, is located on the territory of the Sudak sanatorium. This is the former mansion of Funk, a Russified German baron. Now the building houses a historical museum.

The entrance is from the embankment. The bus stop is called "Morskaya Street". You can get to it by buses No. 5 and No. 6 or by minibus No. 2.

There are 13 exhibitions in 4 halls. Each is dedicated to a specific period of time:

• ancient history of Crimea;
• the period from the early Middle Ages to the end of the 18th century;
• the era of economic and cultural development of Sudak after the annexation of the peninsula to the Russian Empire;
• modern city.

The museum is small. It is interesting to visit for those who are truly interested in history. Children are especially interested in archaeological finds.

The cost of the entrance ticket is 150 rubles. Children under 16 years old are admitted free of charge. The museum is open from 9 am to 6 pm. Lunch break – from 13:00 to 14:00. Monday is a day off.

The beauty of wild nature

There are many picturesque corners in the city area. And the first natural attraction that you should definitely visit with children in Sudak is Cape Alchak. This place offers a grandiose panoramic view, which at one time inspired Ivan Aivazovsky to create his masterpieces. So after visiting a natural attraction, you will be left with impressive photos.

You can get to Cape Alchak by minibus No. 1. Please note that there is no infrastructure in this wild corner of nature, so take snacks and water on the excursion. Also, bring warm sweaters, as it can be windy here.

Another place that would be interesting to go to in Sudak with children is Cape Meganom. This picturesque corner is located between Sudak and Koktebel, and you can get here by bus Sudak–Kapsel–Solnechnaya Dolina. The terrain of this area is varied: from smooth sandy beaches to rocky ledges. In the sea near the coastline there are brine, crabs and mussels. Therefore, be sure to bring a mask with you if you want to go spearfishing.

Attractions in the vicinity of Sudak that are worth visiting with the whole family

1. Golitsin’s trail in the village of New World - this seems to be the most beautiful place on the entire planet. Fantastic mountain peaks and untouched nature fascinate tourists and take their breath away, saturate the soul with warmth and create a special atmosphere of harmony. The walk along the trail is 3-4 kilometers long, so it is better not to plan this trip with very young children. You will learn about the mysterious history of its origin and visit the most original places. The guide will definitely draw your attention to the section where the trail hangs almost 80 degrees.

An ancient legend tells of a formidable king who forced his maids to walk along the path with a jug of water. Only those girls who carried water were considered sincere and faithful to their king, and they were expected to be respected and rewarded. In addition to mysterious legends, the guide will also tell you many interesting facts and invite you to take photos in the most original places along the trail.

By organizing such a walking tour, you will be convinced that this is the main resort attraction, the views of which will remain forever in your memory. The creation of nature annually attracts many tourists, not only domestic, but also foreign.

2. Cape and mountain Alchak-Kaya (Alchak rock) - another fantastic place where mountains, nature and large-scale spaces merge. At the foot of the mountain there is a wild beach and a water park with water activities. The Alchak-Kaya protected area is worth a visit; please note that entrance to the territory is paid, although the cost is symbolic, around 80 rubles.

The cape is represented by a huge coral reef, the height of which reaches 152 meters. It is composed mainly of marble-like limestones. This attraction is considered one of the most beautiful places on the Crimean coast. Here you can swim in the crystal water and take original photographs that will warm your soul with pleasant memories.

Don't forget to also visit the through rock with a hole formed as a result of weathering, called the "Aeolian Harp". You can take a walking tour on your own, with your family or with a tour group. Small children, as a rule, do not tolerate such long walks in hot weather; take into account the child’s age, his individual characteristics and preferences.

You don't need any special preparation or equipment, just bring light clothing, a snack and enough water. The length of the excursion around the cape is 800 meters. The two-way journey takes about two hours, if you take your time and stop. Local residents do not advise starting the road after sunset, as there are dangerous descents and the area is not entirely equipped, since it is free.