Great pastime, wonderful nature and familiarity with historical sights offers the Crimean peninsula. Miskhor is one of the places where all conditions are created for a quality vacation that combines relaxation and wellness.
Geography and natural conditions
The village of Miskhor on the map of Crimea is part of the southern coast, where the Mediterranean climate prevails. Such factors as the sea and mountains have a special influence on its formation. The first, warming up during the summer, softens the winter weather, and in the summer it cools the coast, reducing the heat. There is a special air in which the aromas of the sea and coniferous forests are mixed. The beach season lasts a very long time, so the rest will be wonderful not only in summer, but also in early autumn and late spring. In this fertile climate, a wide variety of plants grow and bloom all year round, pleasing to the eye and filling the air with oxygen and a delicious aroma.
History of Miskhor village
Miskhor was first mentioned in the documents of Genoese merchants at the beginning of the fourteenth century. The name itself, translated from Greek, means "middle settlement", as it is located between the larger settlements of Koreiz and Gaspra. Now Miskhor territoriallymerged with Koreiz. Since not far from this area is Livadia, which was chosen by Russian emperors in the nineteenth century, Miskhor began to attract the attention of representatives of the upper classes who built their residences here. Many modern sanatoriums are located in the territories and buildings of the former noble estates. During the Soviet period, the state took care of its citizens, creating conditions that provide them with quality rest in the Crimea. Miskhor has become a place where several trade unions of large industries have built their he alth resorts.
Infrastructure
Miskhor is a small urban-type settlement located between major resorts such as Y alta and Alupka. In fact, it merged with Y alta a long time ago, so movement around the village and into the city is perfectly carried out by road and by water. It should be noted that Miskhor is considered an elite recreation area on the Crimean peninsula, since it combines elements of urban infrastructure and picturesque nature. A large seven-kilometer-long beach gives way to a strip of estates and sanatoriums, and then a green river of coniferous forest spreads, above which Mount Ai-Petri rises. Thus, vacationers can visit several natural areas in a short time, which eliminates monotony. The longest mounted unsupported cable car in Europe has been laid to Ai-Petri.
Sights of Miskhor
During the holidays Crimea (Miskhor in particular) will allow you to enjoyamazing beauty and historical monuments. There is an opportunity to visit the picturesque landscape park, founded in the seventeenth century and stretching along almost the entire coast. More than a hundred different species of exotic plants will be a real aesthetic discovery for visitors. In the evening, the park is illuminated by a color-musical fountain. On the territory of Miskhor there are several palaces built in the nineteenth - early twentieth century. This is:
- Yusupov Palace, created in the new Romanesque style.
- Harax Manor, whose architect reproduced the motives of Scottish architecture.
- Palace "Dulber" ("beautiful") in Koreiz, imitating Arabic canons.
- The Galician Palace, which is now called "Yasnaya Polyana" in memory of Leo Tolstoy, who visited there at the beginning of the last century.
Locals will tell the legend underlying the stunning sculptures: the "Bronze Mermaid with Child" and "Fountain" groups, created at the beginning of the twentieth century. Not far from Miskhor - "Swallow's Nest", a park in Livadia and other sights of the surroundings.
Sanatorium vacation
They go south not only to relax by the sea, but also to improve their he alth. And although the sun, water and air are the best doctors in themselves, sometimes this is not enough. Examination by professional doctors, services of massage therapists and the implementation of some procedures will allow you to combine business with pleasure. Therefore, one of the options for places to spend a vacation is a sanatorium. Miskhor(Crimea) - a resort where several of the largest, well-equipped clinics are located. One of them is called "Ukraine". This is a modern palace, rising above the greenery of the park and standing directly above the sea. It has several buildings with one- and three-room suites. On its territory there are swimming pools, a post office, a beauty salon.
In the palace of the nineteenth century, the eponymous sanatorium "Dulber" is equipped, providing exquisite relaxation combined with medical services. A unique medical base on the basis of the most modern medical equipment was created in the hospital "Pine Grove", located near the sea. Patients with asthma, ischemia, varicose veins with great pleasure visit the Crimea, the Miskhor sanatorium. The prices in it are quite liberal and are fully compensated by the medical services received.
Hotels in Miskhor
Along with sanatoriums, hotels provide an opportunity to relax in the warmest territory of Crimea. Miskhor is a place where there are a huge number of hotels of various levels and for every taste. Most of them are located in the upper part of the village, but this is not so important, since its entire length is very small. From anywhere to the beach can be reached in minutes. Although the word "hotel" often does not evoke pleasant associations with us, hotel owners do their best to make the stay of guests in their property interesting and varied. Of course, the level of service is inferior to the European one, but the conditions for a calmquality rest created. So, in many places there are playgrounds and rooms where professional teachers work with kids, bars and saunas, swimming pools, picnic areas and much more. At your service are the hotels "1001 nights", "Marat", "Renaissance", "Gloria", "Elena", "Knyazhy grad", villa "Sosnovy Bor" and others.
At the foot of Mount Ai-Petri is the hotel "Renaissance". It is interesting because it is located in a 19th century estate, renovated in 2004 and combining the sophistication of the century before last with modern service. In the center of Miskhor, at the very entrance to the ancient park, a luxurious hotel with the fabulous name "A Thousand and One Nights" hospitably opens its doors to guests. There are also cheaper options. For example, the villa-hotel "Prince's Castle", the hotel "Gnezdyshko". Their cozy rooms have everything for a complete comfortable stay.
Ai-Petri
More than 1200 meters above sea level rises the most popular peak among tourists in the Crimea. Mount Ai-Petri takes its name from the Greek monastery of St. Peter, once located on its plateau. The weathering of the calcareous rocks that make up the mountain range created teeth on its top, which became a symbol of the Crimea. A breathtaking view becomes a reward for everyone who dares to climb the mountain. At the same time, it must be remembered that from the subtropical climate you will find yourself in a completely different temperature regime, so it would be useful to bring a sweater or windbreaker with you. Climb Ai-PetriYou can go by car or by cable car. The latter is an additional experience, so to speak, bonuses, and no less interesting than the hill itself.
Price and quality
We have highlighted the charms and features of such a holiday destination as Crimea, Miskhor. The question becomes the price of all this pleasure. As mentioned earlier, Miskhor is an elite holiday. Being, in fact, a part of Big Y alta, it combines purity, silence and the beauty of amazing nature in the best frames of human activity with the opportunity to plunge into the noisy and vibrant life of the resort city at any time: visit the embankment, visit theaters, concert halls, restaurants, movies and more. So, speaking about the price, it is worth noting that this is not the cheapest pleasure, but high quality. In addition, in the village of Miskhor, hotels, hotels, boarding houses and sanatoriums vary in price depending on the level of rooms and services provided, so an economical option is quite possible. Although most of the resort's visitors are still we althy people.
This season, due to well-known political vicissitudes, prices for holidays in the Crimea in general, and in Y alta in particular, are much lower than before. A lot also depends on the time of year. The highest prices are in July-August, despite the fact that recovery and recreation in this area are good all year round. The first autumn months, the so-called velvet season, provide special opportunities. Sanatorium treatment with accommodation and services will cost from one thousand rubles a year this year.a day per person up to 6-8 thousand, the cost of staying in a hotel depends on the level of service, but, of course, cheaper.
How to get to Miskhor
You need to prepare for your vacation in advance and seriously. If you decide that Crimea, Miskhor is suitable for this, then use the possibility of booking places in a sanatorium or hotel. This will save you from fuss and unnecessary worries. In addition, many sanatoriums deliver their visitors from Y alta. In any case, getting to Miskhor is not difficult. A boat runs constantly from the Y alta embankment to the village. On it you will not only arrive at your destination, but also take a fascinating boat trip, admire the views of the Crimean beauties. The second option is direct taxis and buses to Alupka or Simeiz from the bus station. They can reach both the upper and lower quarters.
