In the west of the Crimean peninsula there is a very unusual place that will be interesting to see for lovers of the sea and its natural monuments. This is the Bakal Spit - a narrow and long strip of land that goes into the sea for several kilometers. Getting here is not so easy, since this territory is a natural reserve zone. No more than fifty thousand people a year can get into the park "Bakalskaya Kosa" (Crimea).
Geographic location
The Bakal Spit stretches from the northwest to the southeast of the peninsula. The map shows that it goes deep into the Karkinitsky Gulf in the Black Sea. This strip of land is located between Lake Bakal and the bay of the same name. In the north, it narrows and smoothly passes into Cape Sandy, where the lighthouse (now inactive) is located.
The length of the spit is about 12 km, 5 km are extended into the Black Sea. The coastline is sloping. The highest point is about 1.3 m.
Bakalskaya spit has the only paved road (of local importance). It goes from the village of Steregushchego to the narrowest section in the north.
BCurrently, the spit is gradually narrowing due to hydrological processes: powerful winter storms erode the lands of this natural object. Storms that occurred here in 2005 and 2007 severely damaged the nature and infrastructure of the spit. Due to active illegal sand mining in the summer of 2013, Cape Peschany turned into a small island gradually destroyed by waves.
Natural features of the spit
This is truly a unique place. The Bakal Spit (Crimea) is washed by different currents from all sides. Due to this, on its western coast, the sea can be stormy, and on the eastern coast it can remain calm and warm. Each vacationer has a unique opportunity to choose which sea he wants to swim in.
Local landscapes are especially impressive: on the one hand, a huge lake, on the other, the picturesque Karkinit Bay and the Black Sea.
Reserve
"Bakalskaya Spit" is a unique nature reserve. It includes the spit that gave the name to the complex, the lake of the same name with its therapeutic mud and s alt marshes, Karkinit Bay, known for its shallow depths and clear waters.
This area is a real paradise for everyone who wants to improve their he alth, relax by the sea, live away from noisy cities.
These picturesque places received the status of a reserve in 2000. Today the area of the landscape park is 1520 hectares. Of these, 87 hectares of land and 100 hectares of the aqua complex are reserved for recreation. Every summer, tent camps appear here, inwhich gather those who want to relax in such an unusual place.
Healing mud
Many tourists come to these places not only because of the extraordinary beach holiday. People come here because of the healing mud that Bakalskoye Lake is famous for. It is the third largest on the Tarkhankut Peninsula - 7.1 square kilometers. These are s alty waters, firth, brine and mud, which have a healing effect on the human body in various diseases - infertility, inflammation of the joints, etc.
The village of Steregushchee is the nearest settlement. Those who wish to spend their holidays not in tents, but in more comfortable conditions, can stay here. In Steregushchy there are hotels, boarding houses, recreation centers, a small market and shops. A little further there are larger resort villages - Razdolnoye and Chernomorskoye. In them, the level of accommodation may be higher, but from here it takes longer to get to the spit.
This year the youth educational All-Russian forum "Tavrida" was held here. Bakalskaya Spit hosted young people from all over the country from July 2 to August 26. The forum discussed the problems of youth, education, participation of young people in the political life of the country. The guests of the forum were businessmen, politicians, scientists.
Bakalskaya spit: rest
You can relax on the spit in different ways. At its base there is a campsite "Dolphin", where you can stay with a tent, and rent a wooden house. There is a platform for trailers and trailers. You can stop on the spit itself, but in this case for the entrance tothe territory of the reserve in the season is charged a small fee - per person and car.
Bakalskaya Spit, recreation center "Volna"
This nice place is located in the village of Steregushchee, 65 km from Evpatoria. It is built almost on the seashore (50 meters to the water). Its territory is 3.5 hectares.
In this place, the Black Sea shelf forms zones of sandy beaches, unique for the peninsula, which are blown by the breezes. The combination of modern design and privacy attracts tourists here. Magnificent sea air has a positive effect on the cardiovascular and respiratory systems.
At the base you will be offered to settle in separate wooden houses designed for living, two, three or four guests. On the green and well-groomed territory there is a dining room for 500 seats. The territory of the recreation center is guarded around the clock.
Surf
Everyone who wants to visit the Bakalskaya Spit nature reserve can stay at the Priboy recreation center, which occupies 6 hectares of the park.
You can come here with families or in the company of friends. Comfortable rooms in one- and two-story buildings are offered for settlement. They are designed for two, three and four guests. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning and refrigerators.
There are summer showers on the shore, and on the territory of the base you can take a hot shower. If you need more comfortable conditions, you can stay in houses equipped with a toilet and a shower. They are designed for two or three families. Near all buildings and houses there is free parking.
On the territory of the base there is a first-aid post (round the clock), where you will be consulted and provided with the necessary assistance by qualified staff. Here you can also visit the massage room.
Industrial and vegetable markets, cafes, bars are at the service of vacationers. And at a local travel agency you can buy a ticket to Crimea on any route you are interested in.
Volleyball courts have been created for outdoor enthusiasts. Little vacationers will have a good time at the equipped playgrounds.
The beach, located at the "Wave", sandy, well-groomed. The sea is deep, but without cliffs and holes, with a smooth entrance, so it is great for families with small children.
Resort Rubin
The territory of the base occupies three hectares of parkland. Here families prefer to settle in cozy rooms of a three-story building. The deluxe rooms are equipped with refrigerators, TVs, air conditioners. The rooms have a bathroom. All of them have balconies. "Junior Suite" - without TV and air conditioning. Free parking is provided on site. Guests of the boarding house can eat in the dining room or cafe (at their discretion). In the evening you can visit the bar. If you wish, you can play volleyball or basketball on the equipped playgrounds.
