20 km from Feodosia there is a unique place - the village of Koktebel, which has a fantastic aura and attractiveness. Having been here once, you will certainly want to come back again and again. What is special about this town - maybe it's the magnificent nature, the mesmerizing landscapes of Kara-Dag, or the cheerful, bohemian atmosphere that reigns here throughout the summer season?
The outskirts of Koktebel are deservedly considered one of the most picturesque places in Crimea. It is in this place that the steppe turns into the mountains, rising above the surface in asymmetrical hillocks and forming bizarre shapes that are great reminiscent of lunar landscapes, but much more colorful and vibrant. Beaches, bays, streets, promenade - everything is combined here in some elusive harmony, giving a real rest to body and soul.
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What to see and where to go in Koktebel?
The most interesting and beautiful places for walking. Photos and a short description.
Karadag nature reserve
Natural area of amazing beauty, stretching in the vicinity of the volcanic massif Kara-Dag. Here, just alien views open to the eye - as if looking at the surface of Mars or the Moon. The green valleys and the blue of the Black Sea water surface, harmoniously complementing the unearthly surface, return to reality. Part of the reserve is located between Feodosia and Koktebel.
The embankment
Koktebel Embankment is the focus of summer vacation entertainment and a great place for a quiet walk and admiring the waves in the low season. Street artists, artists and other bohemians gather here, night bars invitingly blink with thousands of lights, cafes and restaurants offer dinner for every taste and budget, and souvenir shops attract customers with unusual gizmos made by local craftsmen.
Koktebel beaches
All the beaches of Koktebel are covered with small pebbles, but further, when entering the water, you can feel a comfortable sandy bottom. The main swimming area with standard infrastructure stretches along the city's waterfront. Outside the town, in small bays, there are many wild beaches that are popular with campers: in the Dead and Tikhaya bays, as well as at the foot of the Kara-Dag. The total length of the coastline is about 4 km.
House-Museum of Maximilian Voloshin
M. Voloshin is a poet, artist and literary critic who enjoyed great prestige among fellow writers and respected by his contemporaries. The museum named after him is located on the territory of a house built at the beginning of the 20th century. It was not just a dacha by the sea, but a real place of pilgrimage (and free rest) for prominent cultural figures: M. Gorky, O. Mandelstam, M. Bulgakov, A. Grin, M. Tsvetaeva visited here.
Karadag Nature Museum
The museum is located in the village of Kurortnoye near Koktebel. More than 25 thousand people visit it annually, which speaks of the popularity and relevance of the collection. The history of the exposition began in 1914 with the opening of the Karadag scientific station. Over several decades, the funds have been replenished with hundreds of geological and biological exhibits. Today in the museum you can learn everything about the natural features of the Kara-Dag massif: flora, fauna, rocks, minerals.
Dolphinarium "Koktebel"
The dolphinarium features four bottlenose dolphins, three fur seals and a white polar whale. It is located at the entrance to Koktebel from the side of Feodosia, so it is difficult to miss it. The performances take place from May to October, during the winter, the animals have a rest. The dolphinarium not only delights visitors with interesting and fun shows, but also takes part in the rehabilitation and rescue of marine life.
Water park "Koktebel"
A complex of water attractions covering an area of 44 thousand square meters. There are 24 slides and seven swimming pools, in a specially equipped area for children - 12 slides and one pool. The water park has a restaurant with excellent cuisine, a grill bar and a pizzeria. For the convenience of guests, a large parking lot is organized. The number of visitors can reach up to 1.5 thousand people per day, but in this case the territory becomes quite crowded.
Dinotherium
The bird park, housed in unusual buildings - spherical pavilions, reminiscent of high-altitude observatories. In addition to birds, of which there are more than 70 species, animals also live here. The peculiarity of dinoteria is that the birds do not sit in cages, but move freely around the territory, feeling quite at ease. One pavilion is dedicated to a paleontological collection, where dinosaur skeletons are exhibited.
Monument to Voloshin
The monument was installed on the embankment in the summer of 2009. It is a bronze sculpture on a stone pedestal, towering against the background of the sea. The figure of the poet is made in the form of the image of a pilgrim - a wanderer exploring new lands. M. Voloshin froze in a thoughtful pose, as if trying to catch the breath of the wind, or maybe he enthusiastically admires the incredible landscapes of Kara-Dag.
Monument to the soldiers of the Koktebel landing
The monument was erected in 1975 for the 30th anniversary of the Victory in memory of the soldiers who took part in the Kerch-Feodosiya landing operation in 1941, during which more than 100 thousand Soviet soldiers were killed. The sculpture is a bas-relief with four faces of warriors on a small pedestal. The creator portrayed a whole storm of emotions - grief, pain, determination, bitterness and a firm intention to go to the end.
Factory of vintage wines and cognacs "Koktebel"
Even in ancient times, in the vicinity of Koktebel, they were engaged in winemaking, but industrial production was established only in the 19th century. The modern plant was built in 1944, for a long time it belonged to "Massandra", but later it became an independent enterprise. Today the plant produces dry, fortified and dessert wines from local grape varieties, as well as several types of cognac.
Mount Klementyev
The official name of the mountain is Uzun-Syrt, which translated from Turkic means “long ridge”. It is a small hill 268 meters above sea level. The place is unique in that special (ascending) air currents are created here, thanks to which the development of hang gliding became possible. Until 1977, a flight school worked here. In 1924, Peter Klementyev crashed on the mountain during the competition, having fallen from his glider from a 500-meter height. After that, the hill began to be called by his name.
"Starfall of Memories"
An observation deck with a stone rotunda, located on the top of Mount Koklyuk in the vicinity of Koktebel. It is often called the "Gazebo of the Winds" due to the fact that it is blown by air currents from all sides. From here opens up a magnificent view of the mountains, the valleys lying among them and the sea. You can get to the site on foot, leaving your car on the track, or by bike, but you have to constantly pedal uphill.
Golden Gate
A rock protruding from the sea with an arched passage in the middle, standing a few kilometers from Koktebel, is a symbol of the resort and one of the most important natural attractions of this area. It is located on the territory of the Karadag reserve. Officially, you can get here only as part of an organized excursion or admire the cliff from the sea - local boat and ship owners will gladly take tourists to the Golden Gate for an appropriate fee.
Cape Chameleon
The cape is a natural border between Koktebel and Tikhaya bay. It gets its name from its ability to change color depending on the time of day and the intensity of the sun's rays.Optical metamorphosis can occur up to 20 times a day. The color changes from bluish-gray in the morning to golden-orange in the rays of the setting sun. Earlier, the cape was called "Toprakh-kaya", which means "clay mountain".
