Crimea is an amazing and unique piece of nature. Admiration is caused by its boundless steppes, mysterious coasts. The expanse of the sea attracts with the coolness of the breezes and the warm caress of the waves. The rocks of the South Shore are unique and picturesque, the imagination draws images of people and animals created by the master nature. Grottoes and caves of the Crimean mountains fascinate with unearthly beauty.
Kizil-Koba
One of the amazing creations of nature is the Red Cave in the Crimea, securely hidden in the slopes of the Kizil-Koba tract. The cave, carved by water in limestone, fascinates with fabulous curves. The largest creation of nature among analogues in Europe - the Red Caves - stretched for more than 21 kilometers. Their total volume is more than 200 thousand cubic meters.
The complex of natural galleries includes a cave called Pigeon and a source cave called Griffin. Elongated galleries, vertical wells striking with depth, mysterious flooded zones not only delight, but also frighten with legends and conjectures of a living imagination. They cover an area of 52.6 thousand square meters.
Inland countries make you think about the gigantic efforts of mother-nature, creating a special landscape. For example, the Blue Drop Hall reaches a height of 145 meters. The length of individual sections reaches 80 meters.
In the silence of the cave, splashes of water are heard, the purity of which is beyond doubt, the Su-Uchkhan River flows along the bottom of the caves. The halls are decorated with stalactites and stalagmites located on the vaults and the floor. Graceful fringe turns the vaults into fabulous halls, drapery, corallites add sophistication and arouse admiration for the art of the Creator. The Red Cave in Crimea is not unique, but one of the most beautiful.
How to get there?
To see all the beauty of the caves, you need to know that the entrance is located in the tract near the village of Perevalnoye, Simferopol region.
You can get to Perevalnoye by public transport from Simferopol or Alushta. The village is located on the Simferopol-Alushta highway, along which a trolleybus runs (the longest trolleybus route in the world). In the capital of Crimea, the trolleybus route starts at the railway station. Shuttle taxis leave from there. They can be reached much faster.
You need to get off at the stop "Stadium". A large gas station can serve as a reference point, near which there is a sign "Red Cave". In Crimea, almost every resident knows how to get to the caves.
You can also get to the Fairytale Valley by car. A convenient entrance to the Red Cave complex in the Crimea has been equipped. How to get there by car? On the highway Alushta-Simferopol we move 25 km from Alushta or 20 km from Simferopol. turn tothe complex is convenient, paid parking is organized nearby in a specially designated area. Nearby are equipped areas for picnics and recreation, a playground and a small cafe. Entertaining walks on horseback and steam locomotives will bring joy to children. This is where the forty-minute walking route begins.
Let's walk
You can climb to the Red Cave along the road starting from the main road. It is fairly well trodden and will not cause much difficulty.
Walking to the entrance to the cave is a real pleasure if you choose an inconspicuous path that starts at the highway. She points slightly to her right.
On this trail you will not meet countless dealers in souvenirs and other (perhaps extremely interesting) goods of the local market. Of course, these people earn their living in this way, but they spoil the landscape and the impression of the natural beauties of the Crimean nature. Merchants may require payment to enter the valley. This should be avoided.
The path will lead you to the forest, where you can enjoy the freshness of the air, coolness even on the hottest July day. The uphill direction complicates the route a bit. Comfortable sports shoes are a must.
Excursion to the caves
Entrance to the Red Cave complex in Crimea is paid.
It is worth considering that the air temperature in the caves does not rise above 10°C at any time of the year. If you don't have warm clothes with you, you can rent them at the entrance. This service is reasonably organized, it costs several tens of rubles. Notyou need to neglect safety equipment, because a sharp contrast (especially in summer) can cause a cold. The duration of the tour is 40 minutes. It is quite possible to freeze during this time.
Comfortable shoes will not be superfluous inside the cave. The equipped area, along which the route goes, is still not paved with carpet paths. Here is fine limestone, sometimes large stones come across. All this threatens with injuries.
Wishing to make a more serious underground journey may need caving and climbing skills. It will not be possible to allow an independent transition through the galleries, but you can order an appropriate individual tour.
Tour Reviews
There are many entries in the guest book in which tourists admire the beauties of Kizil-Koba. You can find notes on the organization of travel and approach to the entrance to the caves. The Red Cave in Crimea, reviews of which are mostly positive, is recognized as the best. Some visitors complain about the abundance of souvenir vendors and many unnecessary shops.
Pleased with the opportunity to take pictures near the most picturesque corners. True, visitors complain that they have to waste a lot of time waiting, because everyone wants to be photographed near the most interesting stalagmites.
