Consider a vacation in Alupka 2021, food prices, hotels, private accommodation by the sea. We will learn how to get to the resort by all means of transport, what to see from the sights and what the weather will be like for tourists this summer at a resort in Crimea.
Alupka is a cozy resort area on the South Crimean coast with picturesque nature, coastal rocks, interesting local sights, healthy air and equipped beaches.
The infrastructure of the resort is developed, there are many different categories of hotels, hotels, boarding houses, which are ready to provide their guests with everything for a comfortable stay. Many additional services, excellent service and pleasant service will help you to escape from everyday life and spend your vacation without worries.
What to do in the summer? Fans of active recreation will find many activities to their liking - these are boat trips, diving, fishing in the sea and even mountaineering. And couples looking for peace and safety for rest in Alupka with children can visit children's attractions, the local water park "Blue Bay", beaches.
For lovers of nightlife and fun, there are nightclubs here, for example, "Kedy", "Neptune". Connoisseurs of beauty will be happy to spend time at exhibitions of paintings and museums. Here everyone will find something to their liking and will be satisfied.
Holidays in Alupka in the summer of 2021 - what you need to know
Alupka has a very warm sea, even compared to nearby Yalta, the water temperature often reaches + 28 ° C.
The resort is also distinguished by the unique location of city streets - they are on several levels and descend directly to the sea itself, it is very pleasant to walk along them, breathing in the sea air.
There are also the most picturesque bays of the entire South Coast, coastal cliffs, where you can feel the light sea breeze.
As for rest in Alupka with treatment, numerous health resorts will help cure diseases of the cardiovascular and nervous systems, prices in health resorts are almost the same as in other resorts in Crimea.
The clean pebble beaches of Alupka are perfect for an unforgettable beach holiday.
What to see in Alupka?
The most important and most visited attraction is the Vorontsov Palace and the nearby Vorontsov Park. In general, this is a palace and park complex with a unique landscape and architecture. The palace itself is a real pearl of Crimean architecture with luxurious interior decoration.
Mount Krestovaya. It will allow you to enjoy a unique panorama from 250 meters in height and feel the mountainous clean air. And also see the ruins of a medieval fortress, which are located here.
The Temple of the Archangel Michael and the Temple of Alexander Nevsky are recommended for visiting as shrines, have an interesting history, and will bring peace and tranquility.
Lake Shaan-Kaya. The cleanest and most beautiful place for a romantic getaway and nature lovers.
Mount Ai-Petri. At the top, it will allow its visitors to enjoy the open landscapes, as well as taste the national cuisine. It is here at the very top that there is an excellent restaurant where you can relax.
Mount Shaan-Kaya. Great for extreme activities: mountaineering, parachute jumping.
Uchan-Su waterfall and Big and Small Chaos are ideal for lovers of natural routes and excursions.
You can book a tour and see prices for excursions in Alupka, as well as other resorts of Crimea, using the Tripster →
The resort area is great for families and seniors, and there is plenty to do for young people as well.
You can find out about other excursions in Crimea and prices in a separate article.
How to get to Alupka?
To get to Alupka from Moscow and other Russian cities is faster by plane. Unfortunately, there is no direct flight to the resort, usually you have to make a transfer in Simferopol (this is the most convenient place for a transfer), or Sevastopol. Let's consider in detail all the travel methods and fares.
To begin with, it is worth deciding on the prices for air tickets to Simferopol, the cost of the flight by months and the best options for the dates you need, we look at a separate page.
Choose a plane ticket to Simferopol:
Get to Alupka from Simferopol
If you get from Simferopol airport to Alupka, then there are the following options:
- intercity trolleybus No. 52, this is the longest way, the cost is 100 rubles;
- buses No. 107, 32, 36, 42, 115;
- minibus number 102 reaches Alupka to the Vorontsov Palace. The approximate cost is 150 rubles;
- the cost of a taxi from Simferopol to Alupka is from 2000 rubles. Taxis can be booked online on the Kiwitaxi page, this method will be especially relevant for traveling with tired children or large luggage.
Get to Alupka from Sevastopol
This is the best way to travel by train. If you get from Sevastopol, you will have to go through Yalta, and from Yalta by regular bus or taxi to Alupka.
You need to take the bus from the bus station at the address: pl. Revyakin (Vokzalnaya street). The distance from the railway station to the bus station can be covered in 10 minutes.
We take a bus to Yalta and go out onto the highway at the entrance to the resort, the bus does not enter the city. Then we change to a minibus or taxi. You can get to Alupka by water, transport to Miskhor from Sevastopol runs in the summer.
Weather in Alupka, when is the best time to rest?
Rest in Alupka promises to be varied and interesting, the cost of a trip to the sea may vary depending on the personal preferences of vacationers and seasonality.
The best time to visit is from June to early October. And in order to choose the right month to visit, you need to know all the nuances and start from personal preferences.
June - the resort season opens from the beginning of the month, it is hot in the afternoon, and in the evening there is a slight coolness, the beaches are not yet crowded, local fruits are not ripe, the water is warm, but has not yet reached its peak, it may be cold for children to swim. The prices are democratic.
July - the beginning of the high season, the cost rises sharply for accommodation, food, services.
August is the peak of the season, it is very crowded, ripe fruits appear, the sea is warm, ideal for swimming. Excursions are not recommended this month - it is too hot and uncomfortable, the priority is beach holidays.
September - early October - the velvet season, this is the best time to relax in Alupka with children. Prices begin to decline after the 15th. At this time, there is also an abundance of fruits and vegetables, and the temperature of the water and air is quite high.
When is the best time to relax in Alupka? Average temperature and precipitation charts will help you choose the right moment for your vacation.
Prices for holidays in Alupka 2021
Airfare to Simferopol
It is best to book flights and hotels in advance, this will significantly save you money. For example, if you book air tickets during the season, then one way the approximate cost will be about 10 thousand rubles.
If you buy a ticket several months in advance, the price will be:
- from Moscow to Simferopol and back - about 8500 rubles from June to August;
- in the period from September to October, prices decrease and amount to about 6,500 - 7,000 rubles.
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Prices in hotels in Alupka
Prices for holidays in Alupka are slightly higher than in other resorts of Crimea. But thanks to the wide variety of hotels, hotels and even private apartments and houses, you can find accommodation at a very affordable price.
Prices for accommodation in hotels with five stars from 5 to 10 thousand rubles / day. In a four-star hotel, a night will cost from 3,000 to 4,800 rubles. In mini-hotels and 3-stars from 1200 to 2900 rubles.
Alupka hotels with a private beach are quite popular, it is very convenient for relaxation.
The best hotels at affordable prices and reviews of tourists:
- "Green Cape Resort 3 *", an excellent hotel located right on the slope of the sea. Price from 2200 RUR per day, the beach is equipped with everything you need, rooms with all conveniences, there is a sauna, spa, massage, special services for children and sports activities, water sports, tennis court, horse riding.
- An excellent sanatorium with its own beach - "Miskhor", the cost from 2300 rubles is characterized by excellent park areas, clean swimming pools, the beach is equipped.
- Four Seasons Hotel - rest in a cozy place from 2000 rubles not far from the Vorontsov Palace and gardens.
- Mini-hotel "Eva" - from 2200 rubles, an excellent place near the sea for independent recreation in Alupka in the summer with children and in the company of friends.
Hotels by the sea are an excellent choice for vacationers. You can breathe in the fresh sea breeze right from the balcony and look at the sea.
- Apartments on the shore of "Elling Helen" are ready to offer vacationers an excellent infrastructure, a whole range of services: a beach, a place to relax near the sea, all the necessary beach utensils. Cost from 5 thousand rubles / day.
- Hotel "Dream by the Sea" was built on the seashore, here you can have a good time on your own lake, garden. And also a beautiful view of the sea. The cost is from 9500 rubles.
- Villa "Maria Khitrovo" is rated the most visited hotel in Alupka. The price is 2300 rubles.
But still there is an opportunity to rent a house in Alupka at a more affordable price without intermediaries. Of course, from the window you will not see the sea and your own beach, but you can still find very good housing.
For example, a one-room apartment will cost about 800 to 1000 thousand rubles per day. If you rent a cottage with all the amenities, then its cost will be 1,500 - 3,000 thousand rubles per day.
Rest in the private sector of Alupka will be the most economical way of accommodation. The approximate cost per day is from 400 to 700 rubles. Usually the house has a nice courtyard with a gazebo, barbecue and everything you need to relax.
Where is the best place to rest in Alupka?
- if the rest is wellness - in sanatoriums, there is an opportunity to soak up your own beach, to carry out wellness procedures, to visit local attractions;
- if the rest is active, hotels, mini-hotels, as well as private accommodation are best suited.
Be sure to check prices for other hotels by the sea in Alupka and private accommodation from the owners on Booking.com →
Food and meal prices
Food and meal prices fluctuate depending on the high season. The cost of basic food products per kg:
- bread - 40 rubles;
- meat - 370 rubles;
- chicken - 250 rubles;
- milk - 70 rubles;
- eggs - 70 rubles;
- groats - about 90 rubles;
- sea fish - 170 rubles;
- potatoes - 25 rubles;
- tomatoes - 170 rubles;
- cucumbers - 150 rubles;
- tangerines - 160 rubles;
- apples - 60 rubles.
But you can also save money on groceries if you buy them in the markets. There are many markets in Alupka, which are very popular among independent tourists. Prices fluctuate during the season, but the cost of products is 20% lower than store prices.
Where to eat deliciously at the resort? What kind of rest is complete without food in a restaurant or cafe. Consider the best places according to the reviews of tourists about the rest by the sea.
- The Oneiro restaurant is inexpensive, the average bill is 1800 thousand rubles, this includes the first, second, salad, dessert and an inexpensive drink.
- Trattoria Balcone Restaurant. The average bill will be about 2,200 thousand rubles, this will include pizza, first meal, salad or light snacks, drinks.
- Cafe "Kalinka" - high quality, but prices are also high, located near the Vorontsov Palace. The average bill here will be 1,700 rubles, this will include a portion of barbecue or chop, soup and dessert.
- Cafe "Old Spring" is also recommended for visiting. The food here is great and the prices are not high. The average bill is 1100 rubles, this includes the first, second, salad, dessert and a drink.
These are some of the best and cheapest places to go in the beach resort.
Prices for tours to Crimea
A trip to a resort in Crimea in the summer will cost an average of 35 thousand rubles for two tourists with a flight from Moscow, this already includes transfer, accommodation, air tickets, meals are not included in the price.
Vouchers to Alupka all inclusive (breakfast-lunch-dinner) can be found from 52 thousand rubles, the hotel "Cape Zeleny Resort" will be an excellent place for such a rest, the room has everything you need, on the territory of its own beach.
Best swimming beaches
For recreation in Alupka by the sea, there are 6 public and 23 therapeutic and prophylactic beaches, each of them has its own advantages and disadvantages. Basically, they are all small, but a characteristic feature of all the beaches in Alupka is absolute cleanliness.
The entrance fee to all public beaches is free, payment is made only for equipment and services.
The city beach is in the eastern part, with small pebbles and large boulders that create an unusual landscape. In addition, it is a great place for families with children, where it is convenient to lie down and sunbathe.
"Vorontsovskiye kuveli" is a narrow small-pebble beach with sand, equipped with everything you need, with a well-developed infrastructure.
The children's beach is located in the central part of the resort, the safest for young visitors, there is a gentle coastline, there is a small bay where it is very shallow.
Azure - got its name from the color of the sea, a very clean and comfortable beach. Also suitable for families with children. Located in the central part, there are several piers. The infrastructure is rich, with all the necessary beach equipment and cafes, bars. Convenient in all respects.
Cape Verde is a pebble beach with sand near the coastline, different from all the picturesque scenery and also convenient for those who like to lie in the sun. Many couples prefer to relax here with children.
Wild - with large boulders, not equipped, ideal for camping.
Yuzhnoberezhny is not the most popular, it is convenient because there are fewer people here during the season.
The Frog Beach got its name from a huge boulder in the shape of a frog, quite beautiful and popular.
The best beaches of Alupka are an urban, azure, children's, green cape. They are equipped with everything you need, safe for children, and the infrastructure is more developed, they are also cleaner.
A map with public transport stops will help you get to the beaches.
And here's how the beaches look on the satellite map:
The resort offers a variety of marine activities, many of which are available right on the beach. The main ones are: banana rides, catamarans, boats, jet skis, swimming and snorkelling, sea fishing, boating.
On vacation with children, be sure to go to the dolphinarium, the best of them can be found in a separate material.
You may be interested to know:
- where is it better to relax in Crimea this summer, an overview of the best resorts on the Black Sea,
- private housing in the resorts of Crimea, the best accommodation options.