Resorts of Crimea, all without exception, have their own sights and distinctive features. Tourists who prefer an elite noisy vacation go to the city of happiness and fun - Y alta, lovers of big cities choose Alushta and Sevastopol. If you like a quiet family vacation at affordable prices, pay attention to the village of Planerskoye (Crimea), which has another name - the Koktebel resort.
South-Eastern Crimea, pos. Gliding (Koktebel)
The village is located in the southeast of the Crimean peninsula between Sudak and Feodosia. It belongs to the resort of Bolshaya Feodosia and currently has a fairly developed infrastructure.
Mountains protect Planerskoye from cold northern winds, so the climate is somewhat milder compared to Feodosia.
The unique climate of the village is created by the confluence of mountain, steppe and sea air. Wide pebble beaches, the cleanest sea, picturesque nature, developed infrastructure attract a huge number of tourists to Planerskoye (Crimea). The beauty of Koktebel inspires the work of many artists, writers and poets. Movies are filmed in the vicinity of Planersky.
History of the village
Scientistsestablished that in different historical centuries the territory of present-day Koktebel was inhabited by people, and by the end of the 18th century there was a fairly developed settlement with its own port in these places.
In the era of Tsarist Russia in the late XIX - early XX centuries, the first private summer residences of noble persons appeared in Koktebel, and after the October Revolution - the first sanatoriums and boarding houses. Some of them are still functioning.
The settlement of Planerskoye (Crimea) is directly connected with the history of Soviet gliding. It is because of this that the village got its name. On the famous Klementieva Hill, towering over the village, the first state gliding competitions were held back in the twenties, and later world records in the field of gliding were set on this mountain.
Rest in Planersky
Crimea is a unique place that many call heaven on earth. Koktebel is no exception. The famous artist and poet M. Voloshin, who lived in Planerskoye in Soviet times, reflected all the beauty and charm of these places in his works, which can be fully enjoyed in the Voloshin house-museum on the Koktebel embankment. From year to year, gatherings of poets and artists are held in Koktebel.
The village of Planerskoye (Crimea) is very popular not only among writers. In September, every year, an international jazz festival and the Velvet Tango festival are held here, which are visited by thousands of tourists with pleasure.
The resort Planerskoye (Koktebel) is famous for its chicfive kilometers of beaches. The gently sloping bottom, small pebbles or sand, crystal clear sea are perfect for families with children. The infrastructure of the village beaches is very developed, there is a promenade with cafes and shops. Lovers of solitude and space can always go along the coast and find the perfect quiet place for themselves. Nudist beaches are popular in these places.
In the village of Planerskoye (Crimea) there is one of the largest water parks in Crimea and a dolphinarium. These places are ideal for visiting with children.
Lovers of outdoor activities will find a lot of interesting things. Hang gliding is organized on Mount Klementieva, diving and surfing are popular. Tour desks prepare horseback riding and hiking in the area for tourists.
Sights of the surroundings
If you decide to spend your vacation in the village of Koktebel, you definitely won't be bored. Planerskoye (Crimea), the photo of which is presented below, is a very picturesque village with its own unique sights. Very popular among tourists is a boat trip along Kara-Dag to an amazing rock called the Golden Gate.
Excursions to the winery are no less popular. Here you can fully observe the creation of the famous Crimean wines and taste them.
Being in the Eastern Crimea, you should definitely plunge into history and visit the famous Genoese fortress, which offers magnificent views of the sea coast.
The Aivazovsky Art Gallery in Feodosia deservesattention of all vacationers.
Housing in the village
In Koktebel, the choice of housing is huge. Elite modern hotels, luxury hotels, resort complexes, immersed in the exotic greenery of parks, offer comfortable cozy European-class rooms.
Sanatoriums with he alth and rehabilitation programs operate in the village, offering many he alth and tourism programs.
Many sanatoriums and hotels in Planersky today operate on an all-inclusive basis.
Private sector
Private holiday homes and mini-boarding houses in Planerskoye are especially popular. Crimea is considered by many to be an expensive resort, but housing prices in these places are quite affordable and much lower than in the cities of the South Coast. The private sector is close to the sea and all infrastructure.
You can stay in numerous boathouses located 5 meters from the beach, but the village with the charms of civilization is far from here.
Interesting housing offers worth paying attention to are small houses with their own courtyard, usually equipped with a playground, barbecue and gazebos.
Prices for accommodation in Koktebel, as in other resort towns and villages of Crimea, depend on the season, distance from the center and the sea.
In Planerskoye, every tourist will find accommodation according to their abilities and needs.
