The height of summer in Crimea is accompanied by an increasing flow of tourists, because it is at this time that the sea is warmed up as much as possible, rains are extremely rare, and the markets offer an abundance of fresh vegetables and fruits.
For those who have a long-awaited vacation in July, our article with information about the weather, resort destinations and places where you can stay on the peninsula will be useful. In it you will also find tips on where to go with children and what sights to see during your vacation in Crimea in July 2021.
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Visitors to the peninsula in the second summer month will find such fruits and berries as nectarines, figs, melons, watermelons, raspberries, grapes, strawberries, pears and apples.
Weather in Crimea in July
In the middle of the Crimean summer, the weather is hot and dry. For those who do not tolerate the heat, we recommend choosing the first half of the month for travel, when the air heats up to 27-29 ° C during the day and cools down by 10 degrees at night. With the sunset, the coming coolness provides an opportunity to take a break from the scorching sun.
Warm 24-degree water allows you to be in the sea all day long. Families with small children arriving in July can enjoy swimming without fear of catching a cold for their children.
The second half of the summer month begins to resemble scorching heat. During the day, the thermometer rises to 32-33 ° C, which makes long walks uncomfortable; it is difficult to escape the heat in the shade. At night, the air remains warm enough (22-23 gr.).
In resort towns and large villages, the beaches are always crowded. The intense heat attracts tourists to the coast, however, the 25-degree sea temperature in Crimea in July (at the end of the month) does not allow to cool off completely. Some vacationers prefer to spend hours in the water.
The weather in Crimea in July is dry, precipitation is infrequent. Depending on the area, there are 3-6 rainy days per month. Showers do not spoil the rest, because they pass quickly and bring albeit short-term, but long-awaited coolness.
Advice
Elderly people, as well as those suffering from diseases of the cardiovascular system, are not recommended to choose July for a trip to Crimea. For tourists entering this category, June or September is better suited, when there is no exhausting heat, and the sea is comfortable for swimming.
Where to go to Crimea in July
The warm sea in Crimea in July allows you to choose any destination for a beach holiday. When deciding on a resort, one should be guided by the preferred coastal coverage (sandy or pebble), the availability of infrastructure (which is always associated with a large number of tourists) and the cost of housing.
The south coast of Crimea
The most popular tourist resorts are located on the southern coast. These include:
- the pearl of the peninsula - Yalta, which has a variety of housing, a large number of shopping and entertainment centers (including children's ones), disco bars, museums, cathedrals and architectural monuments; all beaches of the resort are covered with pebbles;
- calmer, but no less developed Alushta (families with children feel comfortable here); the coast is mostly sandy or interspersed with pebbles and gravel;
- Pike perch with a sandy coastline and small pebbled areas; is not only a resort with the necessary tourist infrastructure, but also a sanatorium and medical center; people with diseases of the central and cardiovascular systems come here;
- small but cozy Balaklava, which, together with Sudak, attracts divers (a large number of underwater caves are concentrated here).
From year to year, the most expensive housing remains in Yalta. Some tourists who want to relax near the main Crimean attractions, but at the same time not overpay for rent, choose the Yalta villages - Gurzuf, Simeiz, Foros, Gaspra, Nikita, Livadia, etc.
West bank
People come to the western sandy coast to take a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, recuperate, and also to heal the body with the help of mineral waters and therapeutic mud. The main resorts in this area are recognized:
- Evpatoria, which is distinguished by a large number of sanatoriums, as well as all-inclusive hotels with extended animation programs;
- Saki is a city known for its salt lakes and good facilities for wheelchair users.
Accommodation in Evpatoria (the most developed resort in the west of the peninsula) will cost less than in the south of Crimea, but those who want to save money can stay in quiet villages - Molochny, Pribrezhny, Popovka, Zaozernoye, etc .; although from the infrastructure there are 1-2 shops with the most necessary things.
East Coast
A more budget-friendly vacation (when compared with the South Coast) is presented on the sandy coast in the east of the peninsula. Among the resorts, the following are in greatest demand:
- Feodosia with the best sandy beaches of Crimea (including wild ones), a small number of architectural attractions and museums, as well as the presence of boarding houses for the treatment of diseases of the excretory, respiratory and cardiovascular systems;
- the villages of Beregovoe and Primorsky adjoining Feodosia;
- Koktebel with a pebble coastal strip, attracting both young people and families with children;
- Novyi Svet is a poorly equipped village in a picturesque place for lovers of solitude (the beach is sand with pebbles, the bottom is rocky);
- Kerch, located at the confluence of the Black and Azov Seas (for recreation, they choose the surroundings, since the city itself is remote from the coast).
Families with young children often prefer a quiet vacation on the shores of the shallow Sea of Azov, in villages such as Shchelkino, Semenovka, Kurortnoye, etc. The infrastructure here is often represented only by inexpensive housing and several shops, but the beaches are always free and safe (gentle and comfortable sandy entry).
North direction
The northern part of Crimea is the most unpopular (and cheapest) destination, which is why the beaches here are practically not equipped, but are often deserted. The infrastructure of local settlements (Armyansk, Portovoy, Aurora, etc.) is not developed, so you need to take everything you need with you.
The northern coast should be chosen by those who are looking for where to go to Crimea in July in order to retire and relax as much as possible on a budget.
Holidays with children - where is better
For family vacations, several directions can be considered.
If you plan to travel with kids, we recommend a trip to the wide coast of the Azov Sea. It is covered with fine sand and has a gentle entry into the sea. The water temperature in Crimea in July in this location reaches 26 ° C.
Such settlements as Kamenskoye, Novootradnoye, Mysovoye and Shchelkino are most popular with parents of preschoolers. Of the entertainment in the territory of small resorts, there are modest-sized playgrounds and water attractions by the sea, but this is quite enough for such young travelers. After sunset, the resorts "fall asleep", which is especially popular with adults who protect the sleep of their children.
School-age tourists on the Azov coast can get bored. It is better to go with them to hotels in Evpatoria, where the young guests will be entertained by animators, or in the vicinity of Yalta (there is too much hustle and bustle in the city itself.)
Resting in Gurzuf, Koreiz, Gaspra or Miskhor, you can get to children's entertainment in Yalta in 15-20 minutes:
- Glades of fairy tales (inspection of fairy tale characters will take only 40-50 minutes, which is convenient during a period of extreme heat);
- Zoo "Fairy Tale";
- crocodilarium;
- water park "Atlantis";
- rope park, etc.
Where to go and what to see
Holidays in Crimea in July are mostly beach holidays, but for those who want to diversify their stay by the sea with walks (it is better to postpone long excursions until a less hot period), we advise you to visit the following attractions:
- stalactite and stalagmite caves of Ai-Petri: Geofizicheskaya, Trekhglazka and Yalta, as well as the nearby Uchan-Su waterfall;
- famous palaces of Crimea: Livadiyskiy, Vorontsovskiy, Massandrovskiy and Yusupovskiy;
- the castle on the rock "Swallow's Nest";
- Nikitsky Botanical Garden;
- Aivazovsky park in Partenit;
- water parks "Banana Republic" (Saki), "Atlantis" (Yalta), "Blue Bay" (Simeiz), "Near the Lukomorya" (Evpatoria);
- dolphinariums (available in Evpatoria and Koktebel) and an aquarium (in Alushta).
Important
Going even for an hour-long walks, you must wear a hat and use sunscreen.
The best hotels in Crimea
You can stay in Crimea for rest in inexpensive hotels, private houses and apartments, as well as in hotels with developed infrastructure. The cost of living depends on the distance from the sea, the variety of services (food, animation, etc.), as well as the location (central resort or remote village).
Below are the best hotels in Crimea; list based on Tripadvisor reviews.
- Villa Elena Hotel & Residences (Yalta)
Due to its convenient location (in the city center), guests of the five-star hotel have access to most of the city's infrastructure. The windows of the Villa offer panoramic views of the mountain landscapes and the sea. There is a signature restaurant on site, you can relax in the pool or visit the spa center. The beach is within walking distance.
- Oasis (Evpatoria)
The hotel, located by the sea, is ideal for families with children. Guests speak well of the children's infrastructure (there are two playgrounds with everything you need) and animation, food (including children's) and a regularly cleaned beach.
- Golden Family Resort (Alushta)
The sanatorium is located 10 minutes. walk from the embankment. Guests are offered various wellness programs, all-inclusive meals; animators are engaged with children. Golden Family is located in the city center, which allows you to take walks at any convenient time.
- Yalta Intourist
The developed resort provides an expanded range of services, including animation programs for adults and children. The hotel territory has several swimming pools, a mini-zoo, an aqua park and a children's town. Sea - 20 min. walk.
- Bristol Hotel (Yalta)
From the hotel to the sea - a few steps. To services of guests - a swimming pool, a spa area, a hammam and a gym. According to tourists, special attention should be paid to food, which is distinguished by its variety, high taste and an abundance of dishes on offer.
- Mriya Resort & SPA (Opolznevoe village)
One of the most beautiful complexes, decorated with plant compositions, including the Japanese Garden. Guests are offered treatment in a balneological center, free tickets to a nearby amusement park, watching films in their own cinema, and more. The ascent to the sea is carried out on special escalators.
- Livadiyskiy Spa & Hotel (Livadiya)
An ideal place to relax and unwind. The complex is located on the coast of the village of Livadia; to Yalta can be reached in 10 minutes. Nearby are the famous parks - Primorsky, through which the path leads to Yalta, and Livadiysky, laid out next to the palace of the same name.
- Villa Fellini (Sudak)
Quiet and family Villa Felini in the Sudak Valley is only 500 m away from the coast. Within walking distance there is a dolphinarium and a water park. Every year the hotel receives praise for the cleanliness of the rooms, the neatness of the territory, the courtesy and attentiveness of the staff, as well as the distance from the noisy streets.
- Mar Le Mar Club (Sandy)
The hotel, surrounded by pine forests, disposes for a relaxing holiday in the bosom of nature. However, there is something to do for active tourists - there is a gym on the territory, a sports ground is equipped. The infrastructure also includes 4 swimming pools and a sauna on the coast with a sea view. All inclusive meals are organized in summer.
- Crimean Breeze Residence (Parkovoye)
The fashionable complex is distinguished by the highest level of hospitality, well-groomed territory, exquisite interior and a varied menu in restaurants. In their reviews, guests mention a chic spa, proximity to the sea, and “aesthetics and beauty in everything” (mariashtil, March 2021, Tripadvisor).
Price for tours to Crimea in July 2021
The cost of a trip to Crimea in July depends on the resort, the type of food offered and the hotel's distance from the sea. We have selected several options for packages for two for 9 nights. The indicated price consists of accommodation, plane tickets from Moscow and breakfast.
The sea in July in all parts of Crimea is already warm enough. Thanks to the clear weather, tourists can spend whole days on the coast. However, for those who like to combine beach holidays with excursions, it is better to choose less hot months or limit themselves to short walks to nearby attractions.
