The enchanting Crimean town Simeiz is a popular holiday destination. This picturesque resort village is very different from many big tourist centers. There are a lot of wonderful beaches and the nature is beautiful here. However, there is absolutely no noise and bustle that are typical for big resorts. The irreplaceable symbols of the resort and its main attractions are unusual mountains and rocks, which names speak for themselves: the Cat, the Maiden and the Panea.
The amazing garden town is literally drown in green plantings. Simeiz is perfectly suitable not only for beach recreation, but also for hiking. All the town streets are decorated with very interesting landscape attractions. Sightseeing tours are some of the main travelers’ entertainments. Evergreen parks, magnificent mountains, natural beaches without complex constructions... The appearance of the resort is really natural, which is its main value.
Simeiz offers not only wonderful nature and upscale wellness centers, but also rich cultural heritage, the acquaintance with which will certainly diverse your recreation. Most of the excursion objects are unique nature attractions but fans of walking along historical places will not be bored too. Several interesting attractions are located in the territory of the resort town. In the surroundings of Simeiz, there are the most extraordinary and most interesting historical monuments.
Walking along the town, fans of sightseeing tours can get lots of positive emotions too. Literally, at each step, you can see beautiful sculptures and luxurious villas that look really inimitable in the midst of the wonderful nature. Simeiz is a perfect recreation place for those who want to vacation in a harmonious atmosphere and see the beauty of the Crimean nature.
At the resort, there are a lot of preserved beautiful old villas that are now considered as main architectural monuments. One of the most beautiful villas is called Ksenya built at the beginning of the 20th century. The first owner of the luxurious villa in the modern style was Countess V. A. Tchuykevitch. The building is distinguished by the diversity of terraces and loggias. Today, this historic building is in private ownership, so no excursions are organized here. The resort guests will have an opportunity to admire its exterior. When walking through the historical district, you can see other beautiful villas built over a hundred years ago.
Fans of water entertainments should visit the waterpark called the Blue Bay. This waterpark is one of the largest and most popular on the Crimean peninsula. In its territory, there are well-equipped recreation areas for adults and children of different age. There are special children’s pools, rides for the littlest visitors, a climbing wall, and different playgrounds. In the waterpark, there are several comfortable cafes, so you can spend the whole day here.
As for the religious monuments of the resort, the Cathedral of St. Blessed Virgin is worth being mentioned. It was finished not so long ago, in 2008. The church was built according to the beautiful historical traditions, so it is distinguished by a spectacular exterior. The church is located on the hilltop and surrounded by lush plants. The excursion will definitely impress fans of hiking along picturesque places.
The perfect place for strolling and admiring nature is the Central Simeiza Park. Here, you can see luxurious palms, pines, and cypresses. It also has another unique feature: There is one of the largest juniper groves in the region. The pastime here is considered as an effective treatment procedure. The main park of the resort is well-equipped. There are comfortable walking paths, pavilions, and benches.
Another interesting place is the Cypress Alley, which is a spectacular avenue decorated with rows of thin cypresses. This alley has a wonderful view of the mountains. Besides plants and flowers, it is also decorated with multiple sculptures. That is why the prospect is officially called the Alley of Apollos.
