Of course, special miracles are not usually expected from a village with a population of just over five hundred people. Although in this case you can be pleasantly disappointed. So, what to see in Ordzhonikidze (Crimea)? Attractions and their description deserve special attention.
A bit of history
People lived here at least 1000 years ago. This is evidenced by the Armenian monastery and fortress of Kaigador of the 11th century AD. e. In the Middle Ages, the village was called Provato - here the Genoese built a port. After the October Revolution, separate parts of its modern territory were called Dvukhyakorny and Provalny. In 1937, the settlement was given its current name in honor of the famous Georgian Bolshevik. Local residents came up with an abbreviated version - Orjo. And in 2007, the authorities even wanted to rename it Zurbagan.
City of Ordzhonikidze, Crimea. Attractions: wondrous nature
The village is located on the shores of two bays - Provato andDouble anchor. Therefore, it is protected from large waves, storms often bypass this area. It is connected by a thin isthmus with Cape Kiik-Atlama, from which, at a distance of several tens of meters, there is a tiny island of Ivan-Baba. From above, it seems that a piece of land simply broke away from the mainland, although it probably did.
It is thanks to such a picturesque location of the settlement that rest in Ordzhonikidze will not be monotonous and boring. Each beach offers a separate panorama. For example, Feodosia can be seen from the shores of Dvukhyakornaya Bay, and Koktebel from the opposite side. Especially in the evening it is nice to watch the flickering lights in nearby cities.
And these are just some of the sights of Ordzhonikidze. What to visit first? Probably better to start from the coast.
Sights of Ordzhonikidze, Crimea: picturesque beaches
The village is located in an ecologically clean area, there are no enterprises and ports that pollute the environment. Therefore, the main value and part-time sights of Ordzhonikidze (Crimea) is almost virgin nature, steep cliffs, intoxicating air and amazingly clear water.
And the beaches are here for every taste. Most are pebbly, in particular "Agate", "Under the horse saddle", "Under the devil's bridge", "Pita" and "Krasnyachka".
The central beach is sandytown that stretches along the waterfront. It is perfectly equipped: cafes, restaurants and other attributes of a comfortable stay are present here. But if you want to stay away from the noisy crowd of vacationers, then you need to get to the recreation center "Donbass" or to the First Cape. This area is more remote and no less picturesque. If stones are preferred, then such a coast can be searched between "Krasnyachka" and summer cottages.
Extreme lovers will definitely want to visit Goat Bay. There you can jump into the water directly from the rocks. And the crystal clear waters plus precipitous shores make for ideal diving conditions.
What do vacationers like the most in Ordzhonikidze? Judging by the numerous reviews, this is the compactness of the town. The sea can be reached in 5-10 minutes from anywhere. Even a strong storm will be almost imperceptible thanks to the bays that will reliably protect against large waves.
Kara-Dag
An extinct volcano and a reserve of the same name are located 10 kilometers from Ordzhonikidze (Crimea). These sights are worth seeing with your own eyes. On the embankment in Ordzhonikidze, they offer a boat ride there. On the way you can see the beaches of Koktebel, swim in the open sea near the natural arch "Golden Gate", look at the rock Devil's finger. Hiking tours involve a walk through the reserve with a guide. All the listed sights can be appreciated from a different angle from a height of more than 500 meters.
Feodosia
Being 14 kilometers from the capital of the southeastern Crimea and not seeing it is simply impossible. Take a walk along the Feodosia embankment, visit the art gallery of the famous marine painter I. Aivazovsky and the house-museum of the writer A. Grin, visit the ruins of an ancient Genoese fortress of the 14th century - and this is far from all that you can expect from a trip to this beautiful city.
Koktebel
You can diversify your holiday in Ordzhonikidze with a trip to this city. The distance to Koktebel is small - only 12 kilometers. Here is the house-museum of the poet M. Voloshin. You can also go on an excursion to the Koktebel plant. Here you can watch with your own eyes the process of making first-class wines, as well as taste different varieties of marvelous drinks.
Mount Klementieva
This is the most important center for hang-gliding and paragliding. Here, with the south and north winds, unique ascending air currents are formed. Therefore, almost all year round, with the exception of the winter season, flights of gliding fans, as well as world competitions, are held here. Beginners can get trained and feel what it means to soar in the clouds, and at the same time see the sights of Ordzhonikidze (Crimea) from a bird's eye view.
Horse riding
A stable named "Glittering Saddles" organizes horse rides through mountain slopes, forest plantations and coastline. Here they will teach horseback riding, give the necessary equipment.
Walk onbicycles
You can rent them at the rental office in the center of Ordzhonikidze (Crimea). The sights of the village will thus be explored much faster. A huge number of trails leading to different beaches and beautiful views will make such a walk very exciting.
Entertainment
Catamarans, jet skis, bananas, pills, water slides and many other attractions will spice up the usual sea bathing. There is an opportunity to practice archery, because during the summer season there is a shooting range. Board and electronic games can be played at the Mississippi Entertainment Center. Children will be interested in driving fabulous inflatable boats in an artificial pool or somersaulting in transparent floating balls. So those who take their children with them on vacation are satisfied.
More or less developed infrastructure does not let tourists get bored. Dozens of cafes and catering establishments are waiting for their visitors. The most popular are Medea, Mana, Versailles.
There is an opinion that in small villages by the sea, rest can get boring in 2-3 days. But not here. To visit all the sights of Ordzhonikidze (Crimea), and not just take a glimpse, but thoroughly familiarize yourself with them, you must have at least a week left, or even more.
