For more than 100 years, vacationers have been traveling to the southern coast of Crimea. Read reviews of vacationers about Alupka and find out if this resort is so good and is it expensive to vacation in 2021.
Impressions from Alupka
Alupka is loved for its wonderful nature, luxurious Vorontsov Park and wonderful climate. One thing is bad - and this is depressing for all tourists - that the infrastructure is generally so-so. Much in Alupka resembles the 1990s. There are almost no sidewalks on the narrow streets.
Almost the entire resort is made up of descents, ascents and steps. Beautiful hotels alternate with guest houses and small sheds of the private sector. If you turn off the central streets, you find yourself in the kingdom of old, dilapidated buildings. According to many - rest for an amateur!
MHD: "It would be better to go to another resort. Good memories are associated only with nature - a fantastic park, stunning views from the sea and the sea. Disadvantages - the hostility of the local population. Boorish attitude of lifeguards on the children's beach. Disgusting catering. Such rudeness, as in Alupka, I, a man of Soviet hardening, have not met anywhere else. "
Is it expensive to rest in Alupka
According to vacationers, prices in Alupka are much higher than those in Simferopol. For example, in the capital of Crimea, tomatoes cost 90 rubles per 1 kg, and in Alupka - 140 rubles. In the summer in Simferopol, peaches are sold for 60 rubles, and in Alupka for 100 rubles.
Not all shops sell goods by bank transfer, sometimes only "Mir" is accepted from cards. Therefore, it is better to come to Alupka with cash or find out how to withdraw money in Crimea without a commission.
There is a lot of accommodation in the resort, but it is best to select options in advance. A decent room for two with a shared kitchen for two rooms in the summer of 2021 costs 2,700 rubles per day. For using the washing machine, the owners usually charge 200 rubles per wash. Tourists are advised not to believe too much what is written in the ads and before booking to clarify literally everything - the size of the room, the kitchen and the actual distance to the beach.
It is difficult to find housing in Crimea because of the sanctions, but there are still several convenient services. Look for hotels on Hotellook, and private accommodation on Daily. Do not trust the ads on Avito and similar sites. Book accommodation in Crimea only on reliable services with real photos and reviews of tourists, so as not to get a pig in a poke.
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Knopka02: "We were very pleased with the prices. We were told that it would be very expensive, it turned out that food is cheaper than in our city, everything is tasty and cheap. We were very pleased."
What is the sea and beaches in Alupka
According to reviews for 2020, the beaches of Alupka are not the best place in the resort. Compared to Alushta, there are few equipped beaches, and the coast is narrow. There is no embankment like Yalta. The sea water is clean. Almost everywhere there are steep stairs or paths down to the beaches, which is not very convenient for young children and elderly tourists.
Keep in mind that the Black Sea is not always warm to a comfortable temperature. Even in August, there may be cold downstream currents in Alupka.
FROM the 90s: "Swimming in the sea is simply amazing: warm water, water activities for every taste and budget. You don't have to get out of the water for hours."
Vitaliy 1988: "For those who like to dive with a mask, a beautiful underwater world with fish and crabs opens up. Often dolphins come up to the shore at a distance of 100-200 m. If you're lucky, you can even swim next to them."
Panorama of the beach "Cape Verde" in Alupka
Holidays with children in Alupka
Alupka cannot be called a children's resort. The seaside town has a rather mountainous terrain, and from the entertainment there is only a park for walking. However, tourists with children go to Alupka with pleasure. Swimming in the sea, excellent climate and scenic travel is a favorite for everyone. For entertainment, vacationers go to Yalta. Visit the Simeiz water park, the Glade of fairy tales, the Nikitsky botanical garden and the Aquatoria dolphinarium with your child!
Olga-S90: "I was traveling with the children, realizing that I would have to walk a lot and hard, I warned them in advance. I can say that they walked and practically did not whine at all. In Alupka they liked most of all. Although there is a park and the sea from entertainment here, no sites and attractions ".
Interesting or boring at the resort
According to tourists, in 2020, the main attraction of Alupka is the beautiful Vorontsov Palace and park. Walking along the park paths is very pleasant! You can take excursions to the interior of the palace and to the exhibition of wax figures. There is also the Pionersky Park - a small alley 200 m long. There is nothing else to see, so tourists go for entertainment to neighboring resorts and to Yalta. According to reviews, excursions along the southern coast of Crimea, to Sevastopol, Bakhchisarai, Ai-Petri and the Grand Canyon of Crimea are popular among vacationers.
jululu-art: "You need transportation to see everything. We rented a small house and rented a car. This allowed us to visit many different places."
When is the best time to go
The main influx of tourists in Alupka falls on the swimming season, which lasts from mid-May to October. Most vacationers come in July and August. Summer in Crimea is warm - the average temperature of sea water is +21 ... + 26 ° С. According to the reviews of tourists, the rest in Alupka is very good during the velvet season - in September.
High Crimean yailas protect the resort from cold northern winds. In winter, the temperature rarely drops below +3 ... + 5 ° C. Precipitation is less than in Yalta - 400 mm per year. For comparison, Sochi receives 1,700 mm of precipitation per year.
Luxurios life: "I went to rest on the twentieth of August. I haven't seen a single cloud in the sky in a week. It was completely blue and uniform. Compared to Sochi, the climate here is drier, more useful for the lungs."
Reviews about Alupka: we draw conclusions
As well as on the entire southern coast of Crimea, it is expensive to rest in Alupka. Resorts say that the place is beautiful and ecologically clean, but not very convenient. The dwelling is located on the slopes, so the journey to and from the beaches takes a lot of energy. There are no entertainment centers.
For the same money, you can have a great rest in the more civilized resorts of the Crimea or spend a comfortable vacation in Turkey. According to tourists, a vacation in Alupka in 2021 will suit those who do not need a special beach infrastructure and service.
