A small resort town where you can have a great vacation. To get to know the city, you can visit the Historical Museum and see the preserved fortresses - Genoese and Kutlak. The festival of the Middle Ages "Genoese Helmet" is held annually. The excursion program should include a visit to famous wineries operating since the 19th century.
Most tourists tend to visit the village of Novy Svet, whose development is closely related to the activities of Prince Golitsyn. The village is located among a nature reserve with dozens of unusual and picturesque sights. To visit most of the interesting places, it is enough to walk along the Golitsyn trail. An interesting trekking route to Mount Karaul-Oba or a boat trip to Sinyaya and Golubaya bays.
The most interesting and beautiful places
List, photos with names and descriptions of the best attractions in Sudak and its environs. He will help you organize routes to explore the top places of the city in 2-3 days.
Genoese fortress
Built by the Genoese in the XIV-XV centuries to defend their colony. Located on the Fortress Wall 157 meters high. The area of the fortification is 30 hectares. The fortress is well preserved and is a popular tourist destination. The Watchtower, part of the fortress walls, the Consular Castle, and the barbican are available for inspection. A museum exposition is located in the temple with an arcade. Most of the surviving structures were built in the 16th century.
Golitsyn trail
Mountain trail, founded in 1912 on the slope of Mount Koba-Kaya before the arrival of Emperor Nicholas II. The trail is laid from the Green Bay, then it passes through the Cave site, where the Golitsyn Grotto is located. From the trail you can clearly see the Blue and Golubaya bays, Cape Kapchik. The total length of the trail is 5470 meters. At the end of the route there is a museum of the history of winemaking, next to which there is a monument to Golitsyn.
Sudak embankment
It stretches along the picturesque Sudak Bay, from which you can see an excellent view of the Genoese fortress on the mountain and Cape Alchak. The length of the embankment is 2 km. Lanterns and benches have been installed, beautiful flower beds have been laid out, shrubs and trees have been planted. There are many souvenir kiosks, excursion bureaus, and you can go on a boat trip from the pier. Street artists are working. There are several beach areas along the promenade.
Cypress alley
The central alley of the city, laid from Lenin Street to the central beach. A pedestrian street less than a kilometer long is often called the "Crimean Arbat" - it is always crowded here and there is something to do. The main decoration of the alley is a beautiful fountain with multi-colored illumination. There are many cafes and restaurants with original design and dishes from different countries; there are two zones with attractions for children.
Aquapark "Sudak"
A popular entertainment complex in Crimea with an area of 2 hectares. It is located in the open air among the picturesque hills near the Kolkhoz beach. It has water activities and slides for every taste - from calm for the whole family to extreme. The entertainment pool has several depth levels, which allows visitors of all ages to visit it. The pool is surrounded by a "slow" river, there is a relaxation area with sun loungers.
Historical Museum
Located in an old mansion that belonged to Baron Funk. The original building is made in a romantic style with neo-Gothic elements. Located near the Genoese Fortress. The museum expositions tell about the history of the region, from ancient times to the present, as well as about the peoples living on the territory of the region - Russians, Greeks, Turks, Alans, Taurus. The exhibits of the museum are divided into 13 thematic exhibitions.
International Knight Festival "Genoese Helmet"
A popular festival dedicated to the art of knighthood. During the days of the festival, thousands of lovers of the Middle Ages from all over Russia and from European countries come to Sudak. The festival takes place on the imposing grounds of the Genoese Fortress. The main entertainment is knightly tournaments and the storming of the fortress walls. There are fairs with handicraft goods, master classes, competitions for blacksmiths, horsemen, and crossbowmen.
Memorial "Hill of Glory"
Located near the Sudak embankment. A long staircase leads from Lenin Street to the hill. The Hill of Glory is a mass grave of soldiers who fell during the Great Patriotic War. The territory on it has been landscaped, cypresses have been planted, an alley lined with tiles has been laid to the sculpture of the Liberator Warrior. The sculptor Stolbov worked on the monument. He portrayed a warrior holding a child in his hand and leaning on a shield.
Motor ship "Prince Bagration"
An abandoned ship at Cape Meganom, which has been in this place for 25 years. The river motor ship was built in 1912; as a sign of a memorable date, it was named after the hero of the war of 1812 P.I. Bagration. The motor ship was launched in the Volga. Its cabins could accommodate up to 400 passengers. The ship was decommissioned in 1991. Curious tourists who were able to board the ship note its good condition.
Crocodile farm
The farm is home to over 100 crocodiles of various sizes. Particularly large individuals reach 3 meters in length. You can participate in feeding dangerous animals and take photos with them. Also on the farm live raccoons, monitor lizards, iguanas, snakes, monitor lizards, foxes. In the exotarium you can see scorpions, poisonous toads, geckos and giant spiders. The Iron Man show is held daily with many extreme stunts.
Park of the rest house "Sudak"
It is an excellent example of landscape gardening art. Well-groomed and beautiful park amazes with wonderful landscaped areas. The park has considerable dendrological value - a huge collection of plants, including 175 especially rare ones, is collected on its territory. Landscape ensembles are perfectly combined with architectural forms - grottoes, bridges, fountains. The sculpture "The Rape of Europa" is especially notable.
Meganom lighthouse
Located at Cape Meganom. The white lights of the 12-meter lighthouse are visible 25 miles away. The decision to build a lighthouse was made back in 1875, but its construction began only in 1894, and it started working a year later. Over the years of its existence, the lighthouse has overgrown with several mystical legends. Most of them have a scientific explanation, but tourists who want to touch the mysterious place still often come to the lighthouse.
Cult places of Sudak
Historical churches and temples are small, but interesting and worthy of tourist attention. They can be viewed along the way with other sights of the city.
Holy Protection Church
The main Orthodox church in the city is included in the official lists of pilgrimage sites in Crimea. It was built at the beginning of the 19th century. Built in the classicism style traditional for Christianity. The temple was repeatedly visited by members of the royal family, in 1912 Nicholas II personally allocated money for the reconstruction of the temple. The bell tower of the church with a height of 30 meters was completely destroyed during the Soviet era, restored in 2005-2006.
Lutheran Church
Located in the village of Udachny. It is a fine example of German architecture. Kircha was built in 1887 by German colonists. The area around the church is a real open-air museum. The courtyard of the Greek church of the X-XII centuries has been preserved. The lapidarium contains about 30 ancient gravestones brought here from the former cemetery. Temporary thematic exhibitions are held.
Church of St. Paraskeva
Located at the Lutheran Church. It was built by the Greek community, and after the Christians left Crimea, it was used for some time by the German Lutheran community. The church was built in the X-XII centuries and is perfectly preserved.You can see the ancient elements of masonry and plaster fragments. The building looks simple and modest, there are no decorations. Its lancet vault is characteristic of the religious buildings of the Crimea.
Church of the Twelve Apostles
A functioning Orthodox church on the territory of the Genoese Fortress, next to the Port Tower. Its external appearance and ascetic architecture are very similar to the appearance of the church of St. Paraskeva. The small rectangular structure looks more like a Byzantine chapel. The exact date of its construction is unknown, historians determine the period of its foundation between the 13th and 15th centuries. The frescoes inside depict a copy of the famous "Last Supper".
Arcade temple
Part of the Genoese Fortress. The temple was built in the 13th century and has been rebuilt several times since then. 4 layers of masonry are visible from different times Some stories believe that it was originally a mosque building, which the Greeks converted into an Orthodox church. From 1883 to 1924, the temple functioned as an Armenian Catholic. Since 1926, a museum has been operating within its walls. The temple got its name because of the arched design.
Church of St. Elijah in the Sun Valley
An ancient basilica located in the center of the village of Solnechnaya Dolina. It is built on a small hill. It is considered the oldest functioning church in Crimea, it was built in the X-XII centuries. The architecture of the building is similar to the ancient Armenian temples. The main relic of the temple is the marble font. It is made of a preserved element of a pagan temple column from the 4th-5th centuries. The ancient font is still used in the baptism ceremony.
Natural sights of Sudak
As in many other cities and resorts of Crimea, for the best views and beautiful nature, you should go to the nearest surroundings. Here you will see the picturesque sea panoramas of Sudak.
Mount Falcon
In Crimean Tatar, the name of the mountain means "bird-rock", and the ancient Romans called it "Senator" for its imposing and majestic appearance. The mountain is located near the village of Novy Svet. It is a large steep reef on the seashore. The shape of the mountain resembles a bird spreading its wings. There are hiking trails on the north side of the mountain. Mountaineering competitions are often held on the slope facing the sea.
Cape Meganom
A beautiful cape is located 34 km from Sudak. At the same time, it is a mountain range and a peak. One side of it juts out into the sea, the other is dotted with ravines. The highest point is located at an altitude of 358 meters. This attractive place has a lot of mysterious and mystical legends. The Greeks living in this territory believed that the Styx River flowed in this place, and occultists consider the cape to be a place of esoteric power.
Crab island
An amazing place that attracts thousands of tourists. The island is located at the Fortress Mountain next to the Genoese Fortress. It is a scattering of stone boulders, the largest of which reaches a height of 8 meters. The island offers an excellent view of the surroundings of Sudak. There is a long sandbank in the northern part of the island. The island is attractive for novice divers because of the shallow depth and beauty of the underwater world.
Cape Alchak
It is an ancient coral reef, its highest point is 152 meters above sea level. It juts out into the sea for 800 meters. But, despite its small size, the cape is considered one of the most beautiful places in the vicinity of Sudak. Hundreds of tourists rush along the ecological trail to admire the picturesque views and take great photos. On the trail, tourists will see the Devil's Bridge, a 400-year-old oak tree.
Mount Ai-Georgy
The height of the mountain is 498 meters. The mountain got its name in honor of the monastery of St. George at its foot. There is a spring on the slopes of the mountain, which believers consider holy, and the water in it is healing. Scientists have found that water is saturated with silver ions and is really beneficial for health. The most convenient path for pedestrians to the top of the mountain starts from the village of Bogatovka, the descent can be carried out along another slope, towards the village of Dachnoye.
Rock fucking finger
Located above the Shaitan-Dere gorge on the road from Sudak to the New World. The 17-meter-high rock resembles an outstretched finger. A marked trail leads to the yellow-gray cliff, the hike to it will not be difficult. Many tourists are attracted not only by the natural beauty of the rock, but also by its cinematic career. It was on this rock that Father Fyodor climbed, fleeing the pursuit of Ostap Bender in the film "12 Chairs".
Grotto of Aeolian harp
Located on the slope of Mount Alchak. The ground grotto was formed by the forces of nature for several hundred years - under the influence of the wind, a hole appeared in the limestone mountain. On windy days, the grotto emits melodious sounds, and this is how it got its poetic name. Through the hole in the rock, the Sudak Fortress is clearly visible against the backdrop of the endless sea. A tourist trail with a length of about 800 meters leads to the grotto.
Wineries of Sudak County
A separate item on the list of must-have events is a visit to wineries. On excursions, you will learn the history, see the production, and be able to taste famous drinks.
House of sparkling wines "New World"
An old factory that is the owner of prestigious world awards. The founder of the enterprise was Prince Lev Golitsyn, who decided to make wines with a quality not inferior to French ones. The plant was founded in 1878. Now the plant produces almost 2 million bottles every year. The legendary wine enterprise can be visited with a guided tour - 5 programs have been developed, including inspection of the wine tunnels and tasting.
Winery "Solnechnaya Dolina"
The winery is located in the village of Solnechnaya Dolina, previously the estate of Prince Gorchakov "Arhadress" was located here. In 1888, on its territory, Prince Golitsyn planted several varieties of grapes on an area of 100 hectares, later they founded a winery and a wine cellar. They conduct excursion programs where they talk about wine etiquette, show old cellars, and conduct tasting of the best varieties of wines.
Winery "Sudak"
Formed in 1920. It is part of the famous Massandra winery. Archaeological excavations confirm that wine production in this area has been developed for a long time. Winemaking in Sudak was especially developed thanks to the help of Prince Potemkin. Now about 650 hectares have been planted with grapes, two large workshops have been built. You can find out the history of the plant's development and taste its products in the museum in workshop # 2.
Attractions of the New World
The village of Novy Svet, located near Sudak, is explored and visited by everyone who rests in this region. The famous Golitsyn Trail is located here, and there are many other interesting places.
Reserve "New World"
Located around the village of the same name. The protected status has made it possible to preserve intact picturesque natural areas, unique landscape zones, rare species of animals and plants. There are two hiking trails for tourists - the Golitsyn trail and the trail along the slopes of Karaul-Oba mountain. Visitors can explore the grottoes and caves, the Juniper Grove, see relict conifers and a two-flowered tulip.
Chaliapin's grotto
Also called Golitsyn's grotto and Variety grotto. The height of the grotto is on average 5-6 meters, there are places with a height of 25 meters. The grotto width is 17 meters. The grotto is located on the Golitsyn trail, popular among tourists, in the cave of the Kaba-Koya mountain. In 1912, the prince arranged a wine cellar in it, and also erected a small stage. There is a legend that during a performance on this stage, a high note of Chaliapin's voice broke a glass of champagne.
House-Museum of Prince L. S. Golitsyn
The Wine Museum is located in the former mansion of Prince Golitsyn. In it, visitors will get acquainted with the history of the production of champagne wines in the Crimea.Particular attention is paid to the enterprises of the prince himself, which flourished under his management and are still working successfully. In several rooms of the museum, the atmosphere of the 19th century has been recreated, on thematic excursions they tell about the life of the prince, show archival photos.
Church of St. Luke
Opened in 2012. Despite its young age, it is considered a cult building for the New World. Before the church appeared, services were held in the premises of the former library at the Novy Svet plant. The new snow-white building with golden domes is located near the Golitsyn monument and the champagne factory. It contains relics sacred to believers - the icon of St. Bows with particles of his relics, carved wooden icon "The Last Supper".
Relic Juniper Grove
It is located on the Plosky cape of the Novy Svet nature reserve. The juniper grove has been here since the days of the dinosaurs. The trees are strongly rooted in the rocky surface, and the needles of juniper in this grove can grow at different angles. There are other relict plants in the grove - pistachio tree and Sudak pine. The tourist trail runs through the grove to Cape Kapchik. There are benches and information boards along the way.
Cape Kapchik
The cape is a coral reef of an unusual shape in the form of a pangolin with an arched back. It is located between Sinyaya and Golubaya bays. There are many caves and grottoes on the cape. Locals say that robbers once hid their treasures in them. You can get to the cape by sea, or on foot along the Golitsyn trail, through the Juniper grove. In any of the options, tourists will be able to appreciate the incredible beauty of the nature of Cape Kapchik.
Through grotto
One of the spectacular sights of Cape Kapchik. The length of the grotto is 77 meters, the height is 17 meters. It passes through the cape and connects two bays - Blue and Golubaya. Prince Golitsyn discovered the grotto, and he took up its equipment - he decorated the entrance opening with an arch, made two galleries with stone stairs. Tourists can get into the grotto by going for a walk along the Golitsyn trail. It is worth remembering that a colony of bats lives in the grotto.
Deliliman Bay
Also known as Blue Bay. The unusual color of the water, from which the bay got its name, is formed by the reflection of the sun's rays from the shale rocks at the bottom. Formed by Cape Kapchik and Mount Karaul-Oba. The narrow sandy coastal strip of the bay is called Tsarskoe beach. In 1912, Emperor Nicholas II and his family stayed in the New World at the invitation of Prince Golitsyn and often swam on this beach.
Blue bay
Also called "Robber". In this bay between capes Kapchik and Chicken, pirates and smugglers ruled. At its bottom lie the submerged old schooners and galleys. Tourists love to visit the picturesque bay - there are hiking trails to it, you can also get there by sea. There is no pier in the bay; disembarkation takes place directly on the shore. The beautiful places attract filmmakers - the films "Pirates of the XX century" and "Amphibian Man" were filmed in the bay.
Mount Koba-Kaya
A rocky mountain surrounded by Blue and Golubaya bays on the territory of the Novy Svet nature reserve. Its height is 165 meters. The pointed rock has an unusual shape. Someone sees in its outlines the fang of a sea monster, someone a bird of prey. Because of this, the second name of the mountain is known - "Eagle". There are many caves of natural origin in the mountain, but there are long underground passages made by Prince Golitsyn for storing wines.
Valleys of Hell and Paradise
Small valleys on the slopes of Mount Karaul-Oba. Hiking trails are laid to them, if you wish, you can take a guide. The trek to the valleys does not require special physical preparation, but it should be borne in mind that on the way to Hell and Paradise there will be steep descents and ascents, as well as narrow crevices. The easiest is the road to the Hell Valley. At the entrance to it, travelers are greeted by two high peaks called the Devil's Horns.
Kutlak fortress
The fortification is located near the village of Veseloe, 15 km from Sudak. It was built on the slopes of Mount Karaul-Oba in the 1st century BC. The fortress looks picturesquely against the backdrop of the Black Sea and the rocky spurs of the mountain. The remains of stone walls attract tourists - you can climb on them and take a spectacular photo. The Armenian temple of the XIV century is well preserved. The entrance to the territory of the fortress is free for tourists.
Ruins of Choban-Kule castle
The ruins of the castle are located 25 km from the city, near the village of Morskoye. The castle was built in the 15th century by the Guasco brothers from a clan of Italian nobles who participated in the colonization of Crimea by the Genoese. Fragments of walls and a watch tower have survived from the castle to this day. The castle was built from adobe bricks. Its ruins are recognized as a historical monument. It is not difficult to get to the castle, there is a road.
The best beaches of Sudak and Novy Svet
In Sudak and its environs, you can find comfortable beaches for a comfortable stay. There are also wild picturesque coves where you can stay with a tent. Everyone can find the best beach for themselves.
Central beach of Sudak
The largest and most popular beach for guests of the city has a length of 250 meters and a width of 40 meters. The sandy beach is constantly cleaned, it is pleasant and comfortable to relax on it. There are no rocky fragments in the water, entry into the water is smooth. The quartz sand, which covers the coast, has an unusually pinkish-golden hue. There are water activities, the necessary beach infrastructure, the Water World water park is located nearby.
Tsar's beach
One of the most beautiful and cleanest beaches on the Crimean peninsula is located in the village of Novy Svet near Golubaya Bay. It received its name after a visit by the royal family of Emperor Nicholas II in 1912. The water here is clean and transparent, the coast is covered with sand and small pebbles. The beach does not have the usual infrastructure; lovers of a secluded and relaxing holiday amid picturesque nature will like it here.
Cape Meganom beaches
The coastline of the cape stretches for 15 km. It is a great place for swimming and sunbathing, as well as snorkelling. There are underwater caves, sunken anchors can be found. Most of the beaches are covered with coarse sand, there are sun loungers and parasols for rent. There is a car camping with equipped fireplaces, points with clean water, toilets. From the campsite it is easy to walk to the "wild" beaches.
Mojito beach
Located in the western part of the Sudak Bay. Clean yellow sand was brought to the coastline, the beach was equipped with the necessary infrastructure. Now it is a comfortable place to relax by the water, which is just as interesting for divers. Entry into the water takes place from the stairs of the concrete piers. For vacationers prepared a large selection of entertainment - windsurfing, catamarans, jet skis. They hold beach parties and laser shows.
