A small cozy sunny town hid in the southeast coast of the Crimean peninsula in the safe embrace of the mountains and the Black Sea. For more than 50 years, hotels and resorts in Sudak have been in demand among vacationers. Basically, the holiday season here begins in May and comes to an end only by mid-October. Yes, and during the New Year holidays there is no end to those wishing to improve their he alth in the Crimea.
Rest in Sudak
Depending on the season, your wishes and budget, holidays in Sudak can be very diverse. You can spend the day and night on comfortable pebble beaches, splashing in the azure waves, and doing traditional summer water sports. By the way, as for the beaches, the bustle and influx of tourists here is observed only on the city beach of Sudak. And if you move a little away from the city, then there are almost deserted places on Cape Meganom, including those for lovers of tanning without gaps.
Another type of leisure is sightseeing. Good, attractions,both cultural and natural, there is more than enough.
The surroundings of Sudak and fans of esoteric travel love it - in search of places of power, they massively gather on Meganom.
Sanatorium or private sector - which is better?
Sanatoriums and hotels used to be the only accommodation option in the resorts. But today, offers from private traders can be found for every taste and budget. So what to choose - a private mini-hotel or a sanatorium? Consider their positive and negative sides.
Accommodation in sanatoriums, as a rule, is significantly more expensive. As for comfort, the conditions corresponding to 5 stars can be found in both cases. However, the opposite is also true - the sanatoriums of Sudak are, as a rule, buildings that have been preserved since the times of the USSR. Some of them have undergone a major overhaul and have become full-fledged hotels with medical services in the European style, others live out their lives at the expense of former resources.
Sanatoriums of Sudak
The very geographical location of the city has made it an excellent place for spa treatment. Almost 300 sunny days a year, low rainfall, air saturated with microelements of sea water and phytoncides of juniper groves, remoteness from industrial areas can fill you with cheerfulness, he alth and youthful energy. But, given the small size of the town, the resorts of Sudak are represented by a very modest segment of accommodation. But at your service there are a lot of mini-hotels, recreation centers and children's he alth facilities. As for recovery, the best areSudak military sanatorium (Naberezhnaya st., 1), sanatorium of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (Sudak, "Sokol", Crimea, Primorskaya st., 21), tourist and recreation complex "Horizon" (Sudak, Highway tourists, d. 8) and a specialized sanatorium-dispensary "Polyot" (the village of Novy Svet, Golitsyna St., 1).
VVS Sanatorium (Sudak)
In the heart of the city, on the Embankment, just 100 meters from the water's edge, a stunning park with several 3-storey buildings was located back in 1924. One of the oldest, famous and best on the entire peninsula was and remains a military sanatorium. Sudak, Crimea, and the entire Russian Federation can rightly be proud of this he alth resort.
The sanatorium accepts for recovery from May to October. Guests have at their disposal comfortable buildings with excellent infrastructure, qualified doctors with modern equipment, friendly staff and a truly huge area (29 hectares), immersed in greenery. By the way, the park of the sanatorium was laid out by the staff of the Nikitsky Botanical Garden. The rooms offer stunning views of the Black Sea, the resort park or the Genoese fortress.
Balanced quality food, including dietary, is presented in the dining room of the sanatorium.
At 50 meters from the buildings there is a beach with black quartz sand and a gentle seabed.
Your leisure is also taken care of here - a cinema, a concert and gym, a tennis court, volleyball and football fields, children's sports grounds, an indoor pool, a library, a disco club, billiards,tour desk.
VVS Sanatorium specializes in the treatment of diseases of the musculoskeletal, nervous, cardiovascular, endocrine systems, ENT organs, gastrointestinal tract, gynecological diseases and metabolic disorders.
In the 2 medical buildings presented here, mud and hydrotherapy methods, magneto-laser, ultrasound and physiotherapy, massages and psychotherapy are used.
You may come across negative reviews from guests about this resort, but note that all of them are dated earlier than 2013. Then the buildings were renovated, the territory was reconstructed, the administration was changed, and since then all the guests have been leaving delighted and with a great desire to return here more than once.
Sanatorium "Falcon", Sudak
In a cozy bay at the very foot of the Genoese fortress, next to the botanical garden, there is a sanatorium of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation "Sokol". This sanatorium specializes mainly in the treatment of respiratory organs and the cardiovascular system. Here you will find comfortable accommodation, a therapeutic beach, an inhalation room, a physiotherapy room, massage, hydrotherapy, a halocamera, and an exercise therapy room.
Yes, here, even without the professionalism of first-class doctors, the Crimean peninsula itself treats. Sudak, sanatorium of the Ministry of Internal Affairs - your recipe for a long and he althy life.
However, guest reviews suggest that this resort is more suitable for lovers of walking than passive beach recreation, since the beach here is not very convenient - with large boulders overgrown with algae.
Excursions and attractions in Sudak
The first thingcomes to mind at the mention of Sudak - this, of course, is the Genoese fortress. By the way, it is the best fortification in the world. Spectacular jousting tournaments are held here during the summer season and are a must-see.
You should also take a walk in the New World botanical garden - its secluded bays are very picturesque. No wonder these places inspired Aivazovsky to create masterpieces!
Underwater cave "Legend" is also worthy of your attention. The entrance to it is only available from the sea, so rent a yacht or boat for this.
And most recently, just 50 km from Sudak, the Taigan lion park was opened, which is an excellent zoo with numerous rare exotic animals.
Entertainment in Sudak
The main entertainment center here is the embankment with numerous cafes, restaurants, shops and attractions. If you are interested in leisure of a different kind, useful not only for the soul, but also for the body, then any sanatorium you like is at your service. Sudak, Crimea, and the entire Black Sea coast is a continuous he alth complex, so you can get a boost of he alth, beauty and youth right here.
Fans of the cultural program won't be bored either. Be sure to take a walk along the Golitsyn trail - it is very picturesque. In addition, the director of the Mariinsky Theater Fyodor Chaliapin once loved these places for their amazing acoustics. Also, you just need to taste everythingchampagne wines at the plant in the New World - they are truly unique! If you are planning a long vacation and recovery, visit Koktebel as well. In autumn, a popular jazz festival is held here, where jazz bands from almost all over the world come together. The world's oldest extinct volcano Kara-Dag is also worthy of attention here. On the mountain itself there is a beautiful reserve, and from the sea you can see the rocks - the so-called gates of Kara-Dag. Tours depart from the nearby nude beach.
Helpful tips
• Do not drink tap water.
• Remember to wear sunscreen and a hat.
• Use of repellents (particularly tick repellant) is recommended in wooded areas.
Going to the Crimea for the purpose of rest or recovery, it does not matter at all whether you choose Sudak sanatoriums, hotels or mini-hotels, and even a tent - if you want. The main thing is the time you spend here, and nature, which gives you a lot of positive emotions, he alth and complete happiness.
