One winter Sunday, my family and I decided to take a walk in some park. I must say that there are many parks on the South Coast that are worth visiting. This time the choice fell on the Aivazovskoye recreation park in Partenit or, as it is also called, Paradise Park. I heard a lot of good reviews from friends and acquaintances, but I still couldn’t get around to it. The choice has been made, the path has been mapped out, so let’s start, pay attention, and march.
How to get to Aivazovskoye Park
From Yalta to Partenit the journey is 20 km, you can get there by any bus or trolleybus heading in the direction of Simferopol, the cost is 30 rubles. You just have to walk or take a minibus down to the park about 2 km. There is a direct bus from Yalta to Partenit, it leaves from the Yalta bus station and stops right at the gates of Aivazovskoye Park. You can use a taxi, however, it will cost about 400-500 rubles. By car, drive 20 km towards Alushta, follow the sign, turn right, go down to the sea (it’s impossible to get lost there). It is not possible to drive past the park, as the large gate attracts attention.
A little about Partenite
The first thing we noticed when we arrived at our destination was the cleanest air, compared to Yalta. The village itself belongs to the territory of Greater Alushta, located on the eastern part of the Ayu-Dag mountain (Bear Mountain).
There is a romantic legend about the origin of Mount Ayu-Dag. Once upon a time, in the mountains of Crimea, there lived a pack of huge, ferocious bears that attacked people. One day they went down to the sea and discovered the wreckage of a sunken ship and a package with a little girl. The little girl took pity on the bears, and they kept them and loved them very much. Over time, the girl turned into a beautiful girl. She had a wonderful voice and with her songs she touched the hearts and souls of the bears.
One day the bears went for prey, and a boat was washed up near their habitat, in which there was a handsome but exhausted young man. He escaped from slavery and was on his way home, but the current brought him here. The girl looked after him, brought him food, and he told her about life among people. Soon his strength was restored, and the young man was ready to sail home. However, during this time they managed to fall in love with each other. He invited her to sail together, and she readily agreed.
They waited for a fair wind, got into the boat, and began to sail. At this time, the bears returned from another raid and did not find the girl, the leader and the pack rushed to the sea, when they saw the boat, they understood everything. The leader lowered his huge head into the water and began to suck the water into himself; other bears followed his example.
The girl realized that the young man was in danger of death and sang a beautiful song of prayer in her beautiful voice. All the bears listened, and only the old leader continued to suck up the water. Soon his song moved him to pity, he stopped drawing water, but remained lying in the water. And to this day it lies there.
The territory is a modern town. was inhabited in ancient times. There is an assumption that it was here on Mount Ayu-Dag that the temple of the Taurus goddess Virgin was located. As a resort, the village of Partenit is only 30 years old. The main toasts here are “Crimea” and “Aivazovskoe”. In the village there is the former palace of Princess Anastasia Gagarina, now the Utes sanatorium. Unfortunately, this sanatorium is not open in winter, so we were not able to see it, but we visited Aivazovskoye.
Walk in Aivazovskoye Park
A security guard met us at the gate and told us where to buy an entrance ticket, for those who cannot read capital letters. There is a cash register to the left of the entrance. The cost of an adult ticket is 200 rubles, for children over 7 years old you will have to pay 100 rubles. Tickets have been purchased, let's go enjoy the beauty.
As soon as you enter, there is a diagram of the park, according to which you can plan your route.
Since my baby and I and many parts of the park are being reconstructed in the winter, we decided to go in one direction in order to still manage the way back.
Construction of the park began in the 60s of the 20th century. In 2003, reconstruction of the park began, based on the myths and legends of Crimea. Currently, the park is often called “Paradise” in the European style. Well, Russian words are not fashionable now, unfortunately. During Ukrainian times, the park belonged to an oligarch who invested considerable sums in its reconstruction. At the moment, the park has been nationalized, but improvement work does not stop. There are many monuments and various sculptures on the territory.
Immediately from the entrance, visitors to the park are greeted by Aivazovsky himself, in whose honor the sanatorium on whose territory the park is located is named.
Aivazovsky
Afterwards you find yourself on the luxurious Raevsky staircase with mosaics, surrounded by cypress trees. We would not have paid attention if the child had not said that there were some letters on the steps. It turns out that poems by Russian poets are carved directly on the marble. So you need to be careful.
Ladder
There are also cute little babies on the lanterns that need to be rubbed either on the heel or on the belly button to make their wishes come true.
Going down the stairs, we came across a well and a luxurious marble bench.
We also noticed that concrete circles were poured around the tree trunks, but we still didn’t understand why. Of course there is some meaning to this, although it doesn’t look very good.
Fountains and streams did not work in winter. We were surprised by the blossoming flowers; after all, it was a winter month, but that’s the beauty of the subtropics.
Here Mikhail Nikolaevich Raevsky is sitting, collecting his thoughts.
While walking around the territory, we met a peacock peacock, thanks to which the child managed to make it home, as he was looking for a tail feather all the way back.
We also met Nikita Sergeevich and his cat, who breathed magnificent air.
There are such huge stones on the territory.
As I already wrote, there are a lot of all kinds of sculptures on the territory, sometimes even too many. Some smell like gypsies (just don’t throw stones at me, but everything should be in moderation and with taste).
We were not able to enjoy the Japanese Bonsai garden, but only took photographs along the well-trodden path through the fence.
Apparently we weren't the only ones who didn't make it.
These huge trees are located throughout the park. This is half a tree, next to my husband, who is 1.82 m tall. This information is to give you an approximate idea of the height of the trees. There are also various bushes.
In general, the flora of this wonderful park includes more than 160 species of various plants from all over the world.
On the way to the olive grove, we came across a pond with interesting sculptures. The sculpture of the girl in the photograph itself is not very clear, but you can make out the reflection.
Sculpture
The pearl of this park is the olive grove, which is 200 years old. Once this territory belonged to the Raevsky family, and the grove remained from them. Tree trunks have woven into bizarre shapes over time; at the end of summer you can pick an olive, but we collected the seeds, planted them, and wait for the shoots. If you take a photo from a certain place, you can see that the trees are planted strictly along the line. At this time the sky cleared and the sun came out, so the photos turned out brighter.
Olive trees
Around the grove there are antique gazebos, statues and rotundas.
And Alexander Sergeevich breathes air saturated with iodine. And there is a wonderful view.
There is also an acoustic gazebo. The search for her turned out to be an embarrassment. I read on some website that this is a gazebo-horn and asked the guide of one group where to find it. You should have seen her face, such a distortion of the name made her very sad. She tried to hide her indignation, but it didn't work out very well. But she did suggest the path, for which I thank her. So, if you stand exactly in the middle of the gazebo and speak, the sound will spread throughout the area. The cub happily sang songs, touching other passers-by. Of course, if you want to be in silence, you won’t be able to visit this park in the summer. There are many tourists, many with children who express their emotions with childish spontaneity.
Acoustic gazebo
The ubiquitous security is a little annoying, don’t climb trees, don’t step on lawns, don’t eat food. But, probably, all these rules are dictated to protect against not entirely adequate tourists.
The way back follows the same route, so you will have a chance to inspect and notice what you didn’t immediately pay attention to.
For information: An excursion to this park costs 650 rubles per person; if you travel independently, it will cost 230 rubles, including travel by bus. Last summer, free excursions took place here every three hours; a guide waits at the entrance.
Main attractions of Partenit
We only visited this park, but there is still a lot to see here, the thing is that when we travel with our child, we can see one thing at a time.
Except park "Aivazovskoye"", located at the address: town. Partenit, Vasilchenko St., 1a, there is more here Raevsky path, which starts at the beach of the sanatorium "Crimea" (Alushta, town. Partenit Sanatorium Crimea) and rises along Mount Bear. The stones on it have been polished by the feet of thousands of tourists, so be careful if you walk along it. We did not dare, since the cub had already begun to act up and climbing it is not recommended for children under 7 years old.
Also located on the territory of the sanatorium Stone Museum (Solnechnaya Street, 6a). There are several thousand paintings in the museum. The author collects stones and gems, cuts them and looks for interesting subjects. The museum is open from 10.00 to 20.00, children under 7 years old are free, adults 100 rubles.
Located on Cape Plaka Princess Gagarina's castle, the currently operating sanatorium “Utes”. During the earthquake in 1927 it was destroyed, but was soon rebuilt. Address: Utes village, st. Princess Gagarina, 5.
In general, Partenit is quite an interesting place with many attractions.
useful links
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Hotels in Sevastopol
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Partenit, Crimea - one of the oldest villages on the South Coast. It is located between Yalta and Alushta at the foot of the Ayu-Dag mountain. The resort is suitable for a family holiday; young people will be bored. The best beaches in Partenit belong to the Aivazovskoye and Crimea sanatoriums. The sea water in this place of Crimea is considered one of the cleanest. Partenit is not a large village; 6,000 people live here. The rest are vacationers and visitors.
Partenit has beautiful nature, Mount Ayu-Dag, beaches, many steep descents and ascents, and the beautiful Aivazovskoye Park. It is here that the Crimean pine grows, which enriches the air with phytoncides. There is a lot to see in Partenit, Crimea. Children will really enjoy the local dolphinarium.
How to get to Partenit on vacation in Crimea
By plane
The fastest way to get to rest in Partenit in Crimea is. As with all Crimean resorts, the nearest air harbor is in the city of Simferopol. Now all flights arrive at the new terminal.
From the airport you can use the services of Fly&Bus minibuses and get to Alushta for 400 rubles.
From the Alushta bus station you need to take buses No. 109, 25, 127 to Partenit.
Also from the airport you can take bus No. 49, trolleybus No. 17, 20 and get to the Kurortnaya bus station-2 in Simferopol. At the bus station there is a large selection of transport to Alushta.
Bus schedule Alushta - Partenit
Bus number 109 Alushta - Partenit: 07.05, 07.40, 09.05, 10.15, 11.00, 11.50, 14.00, 14.30, 15.40, 16.40, 17.10, 18.10, 18.30, 20.00, 21.20.
Bus No. 127 Partenit - Alushta: 07.50, 10.00, 11.20, 13.00, 15.10, 16.20, 17.50.
Route No. 25 Partenit - Alushta: 08.10, 09.35, 12.30, 14.45, 16.00, 17.30, 19.00.
Yalta - Partenit
Bus number 110 runs from Yalta to Partenit. Departs from the bus station on the street. Moscow.
By train
You can get to Partenit on vacation in Crimea by train, but it’s difficult. As of 2018, there are no direct trains to Crimea. During travel from April 30 to September 30 You can buy a so-called “single ticket” on the Russian Railways website. It includes a train to Anapa or Krasnodar + a bus across Crimea (travels across the new Crimean Bridge).
In total, there are 7 cities in Crimea where you can get directly by bus using a “single ticket”: Kerch, Simferopol, Sevastopol, Feodosia, Sudak, Evpatoria, Yalta. When heading to Partenit, you can take a “single ticket” to Yalta.
Buying a train ticket to Crimea in the summer season is quite difficult. Tickets are sold out on the opening day of sales, and their cost is sometimes even higher than for an airplane. Travel time from Moscow is from 24 hours. After September 30th getting to Crimea is also possible. You just need to buy a bus ticket yourself on the official website.
By taxi to Partenit
You can get to your vacation in Crimea in Partenit from the train station or airport by taxi. The distance from Simferopol to Partenit is 60 km. The cost of a car with a driver will cost 25 rubles. per kilometer. It is best to order a taxi in advance and you will be provided with a meeting upon arrival and the minimum price. . There are also taxi counters at the airport.
By car
A popular way for our tourists to get to Partenit in Crimea on vacation is by car. Having crossed the new Crimean Bridge and arrived in Kerch, we set off on the road along the E97 federal highway. We drive along this road to Feodosia. After 5 km in the Nasypny area we turn left onto the P29 highway, and before Alushta we turn onto the E105 highway. This road will lead you to Partenit.
Climate in Partenit in Crimea
The climate in the resort village is very close to the Mediterranean. The humidity here is moderate, and the average air temperature is about +25 degrees during the season. During the peak season, in July and August, daytime temperatures almost always exceed +30 degrees. The holiday season in Partenit begins in June.
Housing in Partenit in Crimea
If you want to save money, you can find budget housing in the private sector while on vacation in Partenit in Crimea. The cost of rooms starts from 600 rubles. in low season, far from the sea.
Prices in guest houses for holidays in Crimea in Partenit, where guests will be offered more privacy and amenities, start from 800-1200 rubles. Prices depend on the quality of the establishment, time of placement, number of people and distance from the sea and reach 7000-8000 rubles. You can pay attention to the “Cozy House”, “Family” and the guest house “Ivanovich”.
For holidays in Partenit in Crimea there are also hotels of a higher class and prices of 1000-1200 rubles. The most expensive luxury room will cost 25,000 rubles. per day. For a minimal price you can stay at the Raduga, Podsolnuhi and Gostiny Dom hotels.
There are also enough sanatoriums and boarding houses in the resort village of Partenit for a holiday in Crimea. The best accommodation options are the Aivazovskoye and Crimea sanatoriums and the Europe recreation center. These establishments have the best beaches. But the cost during the season is not affordable for everyone. For example, at the Europe recreation center the cheapest room in the summer costs 13,000 rubles. per day.
Rental of property
You can rent an apartment in the resort village of Partenit in Crimea for a seaside holiday. The cost of a one-room apartment is from 1500-3000 rubles, a three-room apartment is from 2000-3300 rubles. You can rent a small private house from 2000 rubles, a good mansion from 4000 rubles.
There are three beaches in the village of Partenit, Crimea, but there are seven more to the east beyond its borders. Let's look at some of them.
Central beach of Partenita
The central beach of the village of Partenit does not stand out for its idleness. It is very small and does not exceed 200 meters in length. It is located just below the embankment, from which metal steps lead. There are changing rooms and a paid toilet. There is infrastructure on the beach, but there are many old rusty structures. The beach is covered with medium-sized pebbles, and sometimes there are areas with very large pebbles. The main feature of this place is the crystal clear water. From the pier located on the beach, you can easily see the bottom. Free admission.
Beach of the military sanatorium "Crimea"
The beach of the Crimea sanatorium is a local pearl. It is located west of the central beach near Mount Ayu-Dag and stretches for a distance of 500 meters. The surface is pebble. The beach is clean, well-groomed and has developed infrastructure. There are frame canopies, sun lounger rentals and water attractions. You can rent everything from fins to air mattresses. A special feature of the beach is the adjacent green area. The park is looked after, the lawns are mowed, and complete order reigns here, maintained by the local administration. Entrance for outsiders 100 rub.
Beach "Aivazovskoe"
The beach is located east of the central beach through the rock. It is 400 meters long and is separated by breakwaters approximately every 100 meters. Aivazovskoye Park is very beautiful, green, there is an olive grove, a pond and several observation platforms. The infrastructure is well developed, there is everything you need for a holiday in Partenit in Crimea on the seashore. There is a beautiful cafe “Poseidon” on the shore. Admission is paid through the Aivazovskoye Park - 600 rubles. A guided tour is included in the price. On several beach maps, entry is only for vacationers of the sanatorium.
Other beaches
To the east of the village there are the beaches of the Europe Hotel, village beaches No. 1 and No. 2, the beaches of the Karasan sanatorium, the beach of the Tavrida Azot recreation center, the village beach No. 3. All these beaches are not very wide, covered with pebbles, there are no water attractions everywhere, the infrastructure is small, entry is free everywhere.
What to do in Partenit
The main attraction of Partenit is the Aivazovskoye Park. This is a corner of Crimea immersed in greenery and deafened by the sounds of cicadas. Entrance costs 600 rubles.
On Cape Plaka you can see Gagarina's palace, which was built at the beginning of the 20th century. It is located on the territory of the Utes sanatorium.
Fans of eco-tourism can climb Mount Ayu-Dag and visit the Beryuzovoye mountain lake with azure and crystal clear water. They say that in ancient times Ayu-Dag could have become a volcano.
On vacation in Crimea in Partenit, you can ride off-road vehicles in the mountains, rent a sigana on the embankment, and visit the dolphinarium. The dolphinarium offers dolphin therapy sessions for children, and you can take photos with dolphins. The lesson costs 5,000 rubles. in summer and 4000 rubles. in winter.
Cafe in Partenit
You can eat on a budget in Partenit in the canteen, the average bill is 250 rubles. You can sit in a pizzeria from 450 rubles.
You can eat in a budget cafe from 500 rubles, in an expensive one from 1500 rubles.
Good restaurants include Poseidon, Europe and Sunflowers. Average bill from 2000 rub.
The village of Partenit is a beautiful place on the territory of Big Alushta. There are mountains, a lot of greenery, expensive sanatoriums and pebble beaches. Holidays in Partenit in Crimea by the sea are chosen by those who want to spend time in a unique place, enjoy the beauty of nature, and breathe clean air rich in phytoncides.
The distance by road is approximately 63 km. Travel time will be about one hour.
You can get to the city of Partenit in several ways - by personal vehicle, using minibus services, by regular bus, and also by transfer. Next, we will take a closer look at one of the main issues - how to get from Simferopol airport to Partenit. For city guests who come here for the first time, they can order a taxi, but a more budget-friendly option is to visit the city by bus. The bus schedule can be seen at the bus station, where regular buses from other cities usually arrive. You can also find out the route schedule from the dispatcher at the railway station, where a regular bus can also arrive.
Bus from Simferopol airport
- By trolleybus No. 52, which goes to Yalta at intervals of 20-30 minutes. Trolleybuses travel for about 2 hours and a trip on them will cost 50-60 rubles. Trolleybuses depart from ticket offices quite often, but still less frequently than to Alushta. Trolleybus No. 53 goes from Alushta to Yalta with a stop in Partenit.
- A trip by bus will cost about 100 rubles, and luggage is paid separately. Buses and minibuses to Yalta and the village depart from the Kurortnaya bus station, which is located 200 meters from the railway station. Some buses going to Yalta and Alushta make a stop before reaching Partenit, so it is recommended to choose a direct route. The bus ride from Simferopol to the village will take approximately 1.5 hours. The final station is located in the lower part of the resort - not far from the main entrance of the Crimea sanatorium (the free city beach is a 7-10 minute walk). If you need to get to the upper part of the town, you need to get off earlier - stop at the Aivazovskoye rest house. Buses also run from Yalta and Alushta every half hour.
Basically, buses depart from the territory of the Simferopol railway station; the cost of tickets must be checked at the ticket office. The journey from Simferopol to Partenit will take approximately one and a half hours under normal road conditions. It is possible to get there by trolleybus, but then the journey will take a little longer. The schedule of regular buses can also be found on any website that covers cultural events in the cities of Crimea. The schedule may vary, so it is recommended to check in advance the departure time of transport to Partenit at the reception of the railway station.
The fastest option to get from Simferopol airport to Partenit is to travel by personal transport. The journey will not take much time, and you can travel comfortably. Another convenient way is a taxi, where you don’t have to worry about the fuel spent on the road, and you can also relax after a tiring trip or flight. Taxi "Airport "Simferopol"“Partenit” will cost a good amount and is much more expensive than the cost of a bus ticket. However, a comfortable ride can be guaranteed and the crowding on the bus can also be avoided. It is worth noting that in case of bad weather conditions, the time spent on the journey from Simferopol to Partenit can approximately double – up to three hours.
Travel is carried out along the E105 highway, after which the M18 road begins, which is located between the settlements of Zarechnoye and Perevalnoye. Further, the route crosses the P34 road, including passing through the city of Alushta. Further, the route passes through the settlements of Vinogradny, Maly Mayak, Kiparisnoye, Pushkino and Zaprudnoye.
You can get from Partenit to Simferopol using the same methods as from the capital of the Crimean Peninsula. The most popular is the regular bus, but the travel time will be slightly longer than from the capital, since the route will go uphill, and this will take longer. The cheapest way is to get to Simferopol by minibus around the city, and then transfer to a trolleybus. Initially, you need to get to the Yuzhny cinema, which is located in the center of Partenit, and then transfer to a bus or trolleybus heading to Simferopol.
The first minibus from Partenit to Simferopol departs at 06:00, the last bus leaves at approximately 18:15 as of the end of 2016. Starting next year, the bus schedule may change, so it is recommended to check departure times in advance. A convenient way is to travel by taxi, but again, the cost will be several times higher than by regular bus.
Taxi from Simferopol airport to Partenit.
In general, the question “How to get from Partenit to Simferopol airport” is not extremely difficult. Another popular way is the train, which departs from the railway station to the Simferopol station. The ticket price also needs to be clarified. An equally popular method is transfer. The cost is much higher than taking a taxi, but you have the opportunity to enjoy the trip, which is especially important after a long flight. The convenience lies in the fact that at the airport the tourist is met by a personal driver, booked in advance, who will take the person alone to his destination.
The most budget option would be to travel with a fellow traveler through Register for the service, choose a driver, call and go, pay in cash at the end of the trip. The cost of such a trip will cost you from 200,300 rubles. Link to official website
Partenit is a very cozy and original place. When I moved to Crimea, I settled here, knowing absolutely nothing about it, with the idea of moving away from here to any other town or village in Crimea, if that happened. But I feel so good and comfortable in it that I stayed here and even managed to assimilate with the local environment. Living in it is incredibly comfortable, simple and easy. Rest, for sure, too. Located directly below Babugan-Yayla - the highest ridge of the Crimean Mountains, at the foot of the ancient Greek village, it warmly welcomes guests and delights with mountain and sea views. Its name is translated from Greek as “maiden”, but the etymology is murky, and there are a lot of legends about the origin of the name. According to Wikipedia, the history of the village dates back to the Paleolithic era! But these are all formalities. Today we have a wonderful, cozy village with many vineyards and lavender fields, lakes, mountain rivers, high cliffs right in the center, beautiful views of the mountains and the sea and kind, welcoming, friendly residents.
How to get there
All roads lead to Crimea! The Crimean Peninsula can be reached from all corners of the world by all possible means of transport: by plane, train, bus, bicycle, boat and even on foot. These are not the hard-to-reach Kamchatka hills, but practically Europe, with access to the sea and an extensive network of roads. Therefore, there will be no logistical difficulties here.
By plane
There is only one civil airport in Crimea, in Simferopol - SIMFEROPOL International Airport. There is a military airfield in Sevastopol, but planes full of tourists, unfortunately, do not fly there. But you can fly to almost all leading airlines. There are on average 5–7 flights a day from Moscow, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg and other cities with a population of over a million, and if you take care of tickets in advance, they will be quite cheap: about 7,000 rubles. You can search for tickets for convenient dates on well-known search engine services, and it is convenient to compare prices from different sellers. The travel time will be about 3 hours, so this is the best option.
Path from the airport
Taxi
As at every airport, you will be greeted here by friendly but greedy taxi drivers. A trip from Simferopol to Partenit, including luggage, will cost around 2000 rubles. The journey will take about an hour.
Bus/trolleybus
For fans of public transport, there are several options for the development of events. If you want to take a leisurely ride along the South Coast Highway, stopping at every stop and enjoying the mountain and sea views, then you can use trolleybus No. 55, following the route: airport -. The cost of such a trip is 100 rubles, duration is about 2.5 hours. These trolleybuses run rarely, but on any other city trolley you can get from the airport to the railway station, and from where trolleybuses No. 52 and other buses go towards Yalta every 20 minutes. Also, Partenit can be reached by buses and minibuses that go to Yalta and depart from the airport every half hour. They do not have specific route numbers; they simply have a sign on the windshield indicating their destination. Travel time is about 2 hours, cost is 150 rubles. Partenit is located 20 kilometers before reaching Yalta; you need to ask the driver in advance to stop. This place is popular, they usually make a stop there. In addition, the Airport - Partenit bus runs once a day. It will take you straight from the airport to the Partenita bus station. I don’t know its exact schedule, it’s just that if you are lucky enough to arrive just at the time when it departs, you won’t click through it - at the ticket office at the airport bus station there is a schedule of all routes from the airport.
The bus station, from where trolleybuses and minibuses depart, is located opposite the main entrance to the airport, across the parking lot, immediately behind the fences.
From the “Partenit” stop on the highway to the village itself, you need to go down 3 km along a pleasant, gentle, winding road. If you don’t have a lot of luggage, don’t deny yourself the pleasure of walking along the picturesque road. If available, you can use local minibus No. 1; it travels from the highway to the village every 45 minutes. Also on the highway, minibuses stop and pick up people to Partenit from Alushta and Yalta. The cost of travel there is 13 rubles, baggage transportation is 10. You can call a taxi - they have numerous business cards with numbers plastered all over the stop on the highway. The cost of a taxi including luggage is 200-300 rubles.
By train
For lovers of the romance of trains, Russian Railways came up with a “Single Ticket” to Crimea. By train from all major cities of the country you can get either to Anapa or Krasnodar, from there by bus to the ferry crossing. Then you find yourself in Kerch and there you take other buses to travel to the villages and villages of the Crimean Peninsula.
This route can be found on the Russian Railways website.
But personally, I don’t see the point in such a ticket: making a bunch of transfers in the heat, and even the risk of being stuck at the crossing for several hours is very high. The tourists traveling on the “Single Ticket”, whom I met at the stations, had a very sad and “rumpled” look, they were no longer happy about coming to Crimea, fatigue from numerous road scrapes took over.
This option may be relevant for residents of remote regions, where flight fares are quite high, in order to save money. Getting to Crimea by plane from Central Russia is not at all expensive.
By bus
There are regular buses from Moscow and St. Petersburg to Kerch. The ticket price is about 3 thousand rubles. Having reached Kerch, you will need to get to the city you need on your own. Fortunately, the bus service between Kerch and the rest of Crimea is quite well developed.
There is another option: buy bus tours, where all connections and logistics are already thought out for you. Similar offers can be found from many travel agencies. It's a little more expensive, but you won't have to wait long for connections. The same tours are organized to cities such as and Bakhchisarai. Then no transfers at all. Travel time is a little more than a day.
The buses that carry long distances are quite comfortable - my friends who travel this way did not complain of discomfort.
By car
You can get from Moscow to Yalta by private car in 18 hours, excluding stops and food breaks. Gasoline costs will be about 10 thousand rubles. The road will run through Ukraine. From Moscow you need to take the E105 highway, which leads directly to Yalta, the length of the route is 1,481 km.
The journey from St. Petersburg will take about 30 hours. There are options: go either only through Ukraine, or through Belarus and Ukraine. The average is 2,200 km. If you drive only through Ukraine, then you should take the E95 highway, in Bryansk get onto the E101, follow it to Belgorod, and then change the road to E105. This is the most optimal, simple (less chance of getting lost at junctions and turns) and fastest option.
Getting to Partenit from Yalta is quite easy - follow the South Coast Highway towards Alushta for 20 km until you turn to Partenit. From there there is another 3 km of descent into the village itself.
Clue:
Parthenite - the time is now
Hour difference:
Moscow 0
Kazan 0
Samara 1
Ekaterinburg 2
Novosibirsk 4
Vladivostok 7
When is the season? When is the best time to go
The best time for a holiday in Crimea is mid-August - late September. Not so hot, not so stuffy, the sea is warm and rarely stormy. Local fruits, berries, nuts and vegetables have already ripened, young wines have been made from the new grape harvest, and markets are beginning to trade in all these riches of Crimea. In general, absolutely all, without exception, the delights of southern resort life can be enjoyed during this period.
Parthenite in summer
In summer, Partenit is filled with tourists. All the coastal cafes are opening, in the evenings there is live music in the bars, and guys in shiny shirts sing chanson and similar music to electronic backing tracks. Catamaran rentals, banana boat rides, children's water slides, excursion bureaus and stalls with Crimean souvenirs, herbs, oils, soaps and trinkets begin to operate.
At this time, you need to queue for the regular bus to Yalta, which runs approximately once an hour. Local grannies and particularly nosy tourists arrive at the stop about 20 minutes before and begin to form a queue. If you haven't managed to fit into their system, ride standing up.
The sea warms up to a comfortable temperature (about +23°C) by mid-June and maintains this temperature until the end of September. Until this time, bathing has some hardening and invigorating effect: +18–20 °C. But on the small city beach (only three spaces between the breakwaters) all the free places are filled almost from 7 in the morning, and if you want to lie on the pebbles, and not on the hands and feet of your neighbors, then you need to go to the distant “Europe” beach.
Warm weather has been established in Crimea since May. But the hottest time is at the end of July - beginning of August (usually it lasts 2-3 weeks). The heat is simply sweltering, and at night the earth does not have time to cool down, and it is terribly stuffy. And the sea is not at all refreshing; at this time it is disgustingly warm. Even the local southerners, fried by the sun to the very bones, are languishing in the heat and don’t know where to go. What can we say about us, cold northerners and other Vikings.
Well, of course, in the summer there is the largest influx of tourists. There are queues and crowds at all the attractions, and traffic jams on the narrow two-lane Crimean roads are only slightly worse than those in Moscow.
Parthenite in autumn
In the fall, fortunately, a significant part of tourists go back to the north - to plow all year, only to then squander a fortune in two weeks in Partenity and other resort villages. What can you do, these are the realities of holidays in the Russian south. But some, on the contrary, like me, love to relax at sea in the fall, and come to Crimea at this time of year. But not in batches, but in small stacks :) In general, the number of people in the fall decreases. And if you want to relax comfortably without the crowded tourist bustle and heat, but with a warm sea and red-red landscapes of the forest, maple and oak alleys, then autumn is ideal for you.
Also, the market in Partenit is amazingly developed. In the fall, locals bring a bunch of sweets there from their gardens: fruits, vegetables, pickles, jams. Mushroom pickers sell freshly cut chanterelles and honey mushrooms, fishermen sell freshly caught bluefish and horse mackerel. Everything is environmentally friendly, without GMOs, take my word for it. Not frozen ice cream, not transported a million years far away, but grown in the fresh Crimean mountain-sea air and brought in the freshest and most delicious:) In addition, they sell so much exotic stuff that you won’t find at any price in any branded supermarket .
At first, I was stupefied by the variety of fresh, unusual natural food, and I only gobbled it up all day long, putting everything in my mouth indiscriminately. An unreal gastronomic pleasure! This is not about semi-finished products and trampling hamburgers.
Parthenite in spring
In spring, Partenit is a pleasant, quiet, sunny place. There are few tourists, but it’s already nice outside. The sea is still cold (+15 °C), only walruses enjoy swimming. During the day it is quite warm - the temperature rises to +25 °C, and at night to +17 °C. But, again, there are not many tourists, prices are not high. And if you come at the end of May-April, you can find Crimea in bloom! The plateau is strewn with poppies, and the gardens are in clouds of the most fragrant flowering in the world. It's incredibly pleasing to the eye! The lavender fields alone are worth it.
And also, Bear Mountain, which is right in Patrenita, is the leader in snowdrops. At the end of April, thousands of delicate white bells bloom in its many glades and clearings. The spectacle is beautiful and unique! They shamelessly tear up the snowdrops and drag them home, where they wither every other day. And this, by the way, is a plant listed in the Red Book! So, let's just admire them and breathe in their sweet aroma in the forest, without leaving the cash register.
Parthenite in winter
In winter in Partenit, the melancholy is unreal. It, like all coastal villages, will die out. Since the beginning of November, cafes, stalls and small seasonal hotels have been permanently closed, tourists are leaving, the streets are empty. It’s very rare if, while wandering somewhere around the village, you meet three people. To see one is good luck. After 6 the streets are quiet - it gets dark early in winter, and street lighting in Partenit is limited to just a couple of lanterns. There is absolutely nowhere to go - no theaters, no cinema, no fitness centers, no courses, shows, screenings, parties, concerts... Public transport stops running at the same ill-fated 6 o'clock in the evening. After 6 - at least hang yourself. Even when the winter mountain winds are howling and the sea is stormy, and there is no trace of a cozy coffee shop nearby - it’s absolutely a nightmare - there is no other way to convey the full drama of winter in Crimea.
Temperatures in winter vary. It happens that it reaches -10 °C. This temperature is perceived as very disgusting due to the high humidity. Sometimes a piercing icy wind blows from the mountains or from the sea, when it simply blows you off your feet. Sometimes snow will fall, lie there for a day and then immediately melt. And most often, of course, sunny warm days from 0 to +5 ° C. Comfortable temperature for outdoor operation. Even in winter it is often stormy. And if you want to look at a truly raging element with two-meter waves and clouds of spray, then winter is ideal for this.
Parthenit - weather by month
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Parthenit - weather by month
Districts. Where is the best place to live?
Geographically, Parthenit is small. Its main areas:
- Aivazovka;
- Market;
- Bus station;
- Wiener.
- The coolest area, of course, is near the bus station, since it is closest to the sea and all the most popular cafes. There, private owners rent at a higher price, and guests also raise prices, especially during the season.
- The most rotten area is Wiener. These are generally settlements near vineyards, it’s a long way to the sea from there and to public transport too, there are no cafes there, grocery stores are also rare, there is only one hotel and in general it’s completely boring. Although the locals who live there are very happy about the fact that they are away from crowds of tourists and other seasonal noise and hubbub. It will be cheaper to rent an apartment there.
- Rynok and Ayvazovka are the most densely populated areas, as there are simply more residential buildings there. These are the busiest and most popular districts among locals and tourists. All strategically important objects are located there: shops, pharmacies, stalls, travel agencies, markets, and, ultimately, other organizations necessary for everyday life.
In general, it doesn’t matter where you settle - the village is small, the road from one end to the other will take a maximum of 15 minutes, if you don’t go to Wiener. Therefore, anything but Wiener. Let's call it a purely residential area for local residents, but not a tourist spot.
There are options in the village: hotels, private apartments and apartments.
The houses in Partenit are all gray block buildings, either 5 or 9 storeys. “Cute Ukrainian huts and winding streets about shady southern estates,” - this is not about Partenit. The village was rebuilt by the Council of Deputies for the workers of the military sanatorium “Crimea” in the best traditions of constructivism and functionalism. However, it is very cozy. I’m surprised myself, but it’s true.
Above is a map of the main hotels from Booking. Well, consider that each house still has 10-15 apartments for rent for the summer. Booking doesn’t know about them, but you’ll find out as soon as you arrive - granny brokers with hand-drawn “Housing” signs won’t keep you waiting. You can also look for housing options from locals.
What are the prices for holidays?
It is no secret that vacationing in Crimea is more expensive than in Turkey and Greece. And the South Coast in particular is generally the most expensive vacation spot in Crimea. Since most of the iconic tourist places are gathered here, Crimeans are not shy about exorbitant prices, which rise here every season. They can be understood - work is hard in Crimea, and the money the guys earn from tourists feeds them for the whole next year. But nevertheless, there are some who are completely insolent.
The main thing is not to fall for this - feel free to bargain with taxi drivers and shopkeepers, buy not the first souvenir you come across, but walk between the aisles. I bet someone will have the same product (and maybe even better) for 30% cheaper.
Accommodation
In high season it is difficult to find accommodation cheaper than 700 rubles per night. As a rule, such prices are offered by private owners. Hotels start from 1000 per night and go up to exorbitant prices. To avoid getting into trouble, it is better to compare the cost on the Internet in advance (for example,). You can also book a room on.
Nutrition
Lunch in a canteen or an average cafe will cost 200–300 rubles, and in restaurants and more decent cafes 500–700 rubles. The average price for visiting excursions and attractions is 300 rubles per piece.
Transport
A minibus to Yalta will cost about 35 rubles, in the village - 13, a bus to Simferopol 130 rubles.
Main attractions. What to see
There are not many attractions in Partenit - the village is small, but still there. And all of them are cool, juicy, unique, interesting:)
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Beaches. Which ones are better
On the South Coast all the beaches are pebbly. The water in them is much cleaner than in sandy ones, and the depth increases more rapidly. You don’t have to trudge a hundred meters through the water to hide at least up to your knees. Five meters and already up to the top :)
There are three official beaches in Partenit: city, “Europe” or the beach of the Crimea sanatorium. But there are also a couple of wild places.
- Sanatorium beach. The cleanest, least crowded and well-groomed beach is the sanatorium beach. But entrance to the sanatorium is paid - from 60 to 100 rubles, depending on the checkpoint from which you enter.
- City Beach. The smallest, dirtiest and noisiest. But it's the closest to get to it.
- Beach "Europe". It is further away than the city one, but quite clean and long. The only thing is that pebbles have not been poured there for a long time and the coastal strip itself is very narrow.
On all these beaches there are changing rooms, toilets and a bunch of stalls with beer, pasties and other corn.
- Italian. There is also one protected place - the small Italian Bay. It is located behind the rocks that end the city beach, on the left when facing the sea. There is the purest water, beautiful steep cliffs, great depth - you can dive right from these numerous cliffs. There are small beautiful grottoes in the rocks, swimming there is just a thrill. The only thing is that you need to go there through stone ruins and there is very little space to lie - one concrete platform for the entire mat for two. Sometimes you come and it’s busy. Trouble. But it doesn’t happen every once in a while, most often you’re lucky, because tourists usually don’t know about this place.
There are also great places for swimming at the foot of Ayu-Dag. There are wild beaches where there are a lot of mussels and crabs - a haven for lovers of spearfishing. You can get there by boat - just ask any fishermen from the boat station near the city beach, and they will drop you there for 200 rubles, and pick you up when you say so. These beaches are very beautiful - the coastline itself, and the views of the mountain from its foot, and the bizarre, outlandish plants on the slopes.
Churches and temples. Which ones are worth visiting?
There are two Orthodox churches and one Baptist church in Partenit. From a purely architectural point of view, Orthodox churches look more interesting.
- Church of the Icon of the Mother of God “Vsetsaritsa”. The largest and most beautiful church in the village. She has a well-kept, neat yard and there are observation decks from which you can see the sea, Ayu-Dag, and the village itself. Very beautiful. I haven't been inside, but I think it's just as neat there as outside.
- Church of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This is a very small church, almost miniature. Sometimes when I go to the beach and pass by it, I hear the church choir singing there. They sing very harmoniously and beautifully. And in its courtyard there is an ancient ruined minaret of a former mosque. An architectural monument of the 18th century. This is how it happens - there is an Islamic building on the territory of an Orthodox church :)
Museums. Which ones are worth visiting?
On the territory of the Crimea sanatorium there is Museum of masterpieces of nature and antiquities. But now it doesn't work. Maybe someday it will be opened again, and you will have a chance to look at the collection of all kinds of minerals.
Parks
Well, I already told you about the most beautiful park in the village - Aivazovka. About the parks of the sanatoriums “Crimea”, “Utes” and “Karasan” too. All of them are interesting, if only for their unique southern vegetation. Well, in general, they are quite cozy and pleasant for walking.
There is also a small park on the main street of the village. There are cool benches there, framed in a circle by thick trees. You can sit on one in the shade of dense foliage and eat ice cream, leaning your back against the trunk of an old chestnut tree.
Tourist streets
St. Solnechnaya is the main street of the village. It leads to the embankment and the bus station, there is a market and the main square of the village on it. Well, of course, all the cafes, tourist stalls, stalls, tour desks and shops are located on it. Starting from the market, a string of all kinds of kiosks stretches along the street, where a tourist can find absolutely everything, any Crimean flavor.
What to see in 1 day
In one day you will go through the entire Partenit and see everything you can in it.
- Well, let’s say you came there from Yalta or Alushta to 9 am(the sooner the better - sleep well at home, and not on vacation in the beautiful and mysterious Crimea). Right next to the bus station there is a checkpoint of the Crimea sanatorium. Entrance to the sanatorium territory is 100 rubles. Let's go in. We ask the guards how to get to the trail to Ayu-Dag. They kindly advise you. We sniff in the direction of their pointing finger. There are a lot of interesting things all around: alleys, flower beds, shady corners... We won’t be tempted by all this, we’ll take a walk around the territory of the sanatorium later. We go to the trail to Bear Mountain. We get up and admire the views. If desired, we climb rocks and go to the ruins of ancient temples and to the bear’s nose, to the cross. We enjoyed nature, the unique atmosphere, and sea views (to the envy of Kuinzhi). We go back down the same road we came along. We don’t take any wrong paths! We walk along a wide, well-trodden marked path.
- 12:00 - We are again on the territory of the sanatorium. Now you can wander around the territory of the sanatorium and be transported to the Soviet Union. We looked at it, enjoyed it, and had a lot of fun. We go to the beach of the sanatorium. It is clean, beautiful, equipped. We swim, sunbathe, admire Ayu-Dag, and wonder how we got there.
- 14:00 - It's time to end the sanatorium-resort life and go to dinner! Cafes, as we know, are difficult. Let's go to my favorite Mare Nero. We eat pizza, salad, maybe pasta. We drink wine and have casual conversations with friends. Classics of the genre!
- 15:30 - It's time to admire modernist park art. We were on an ancient mountain, took a walk in Soviet space, now to modern times. We do not neglect chronology, however. We head to Aivazovsky Park. We walk there, take pictures by the fountains and post them on Instagram, backing up the whole thing with a beautiful quote from a fashionable author. We admire the variety of forms of flora in Crimea. We admire the variations of landscape design. The park is huge, you can walk forever. If it’s hot, you can go down to the beach and take another dip.
- 17:00 - You are tired of long walks, heat, impressions. I just want to sit down and give my aching feet a rest. The ideal option is to sit by the sea and watch the waves. Let's go to Italianka - a small cove in the rocks to the left of the city beach. In the meantime, let's go there along the embankment, pick up corn, dried fish and draft beer. Chebureks are also good. Gentle ladies can take strawberries and cherries, and with them a bottle of local crackers. We sit on the pebbles and put our feet in the water. We gobble it all up and digest the impressions, admiring the shimmer of the endless sea.
A good end to a busy day in a glorious village. Parthenit :)
Well, those who demand that the banquet be continued can hang out at the disco on the embankment. Every summer evening, bands like Reflex and Factory play there, an old disco ball spins, and drunken, heavily made-up kids run around. Well, the burnt-out pink tourists join their unbridled fun and order from the DJ “oh my god, what a man.”
What to see in the area
The surrounding area of the village is vineyards, lavender fields, small lakes, mountains and mountain streams. It is pleasant and interesting to wander through them. But usually, tourists who come to Crimea for two weeks do not engage in such nonsense, but travel to all sorts of iconic sights of the South Coast. And since the village has regular communications with and, then you can safely call them neighborhoods, and see their sights.
Food. What to try
- Of course, in Crimea, the first thing you should do is fill your belly with all the southern delicacies - crayfish, oysters and mussels, boiled corn, dried Black Sea fish, churchkhela and baklava. It is definitely worth eating Crimean fruits and vegetables in the fall: figs, cherry plums, peaches, grapes, plums, dogwoods, cherries, walnuts, pistachios and olives. All this is available in stalls on beaches and embankments, as well as from merchants walking along tourist streets.
- Since Crimea is famous for its rich Tatar culture, establishments of Crimean Tatar cuisine are most common here. And you should definitely try pilaf, chebureki, lagman and other national gastronomic delights. There are no such cafes in all the villages of large Yalta, and on average, lunch there costs 500 rubles. Local friendly Tatars, a diaspora of excellent gourmets and cooks cook there, so everything is very tasty and satisfying.
- In addition, during the high tourist season, a bunch of canteens and cafes with European cuisine open. Many of them boast gorgeous views of the open terraces.
- And the most important thing! Try everything that grannies sell in markets and just on the streets! Don’t be afraid of unsanitary conditions and generally discard such prejudices! The products are unique, have no analogues, and are always incredibly tasty and unusual. You can’t taste this anywhere else - grannies bring the most incredible things from their gardens, marinate it all in Crimean mountain herbs, bake it with spices unknown to us and, most importantly, with love and creativity. Mind blowing! Seriously, don't be afraid to try it, you won't regret it.
Personally, I recommend only one cafe in Partenit - pizzeria Mare Nero, st. Partenitskaya, 2v. There are not exorbitant prices, adequate owners who do not want to cheat tourists by selling them bullshit and ripping off millions for it. Very polite girls-waitresses, they are also cooks and receptionists :) The service is fast, the food is delicious. And the interior is quite decent, very cozy, atypical for all these summer coastal eateries. The hall is small, there are only 5 tables, and it is very conformal and pleasant. Something like a small unbranded coffee shop somewhere in the little-known alleys of the center of Moscow. And they work all year round - I fed from them all winter, tried the entire menu and with knowledge of the matter I declare that every dish they have is simply superb. Moreover, each chef prepares the same thing in his own way: they use different sauces, degrees of roasting, and sometimes ingredients. But it's always great.
The menu includes pizza, pasta, salads, desserts, meat and fish dishes. They buy fish from local fishermen, and often have fresh red mullet or horse mackerel. Seriously, a very adequate cafe for a Crimean village. A good dinner usually cost me 500-600 rubles. The only thing is that they don’t sell alcoholic beverages at all, but they never mind if you bring your own wine or beer, and even provide glasses for this purpose. It’s great when you find your place in the merciless whirlwind of public catering, and thanks to this modest cafe in a small Crimean village, I have a +1 on this list.
Budget
- Cafe "U Alina"
- "Greenka-bar"
- Numerous one-season cafes on the embankment :)
Mid-level
- Cafe "Ayu-Dag"
- Cafe "Dacha"
- Cafe "Citadel"
Expensive
- Restaurant "Aivazovskoe". It is located on the territory of the government sanatorium “Aivazovskoye” in the same place as the park. Of course, it’s a posh little place, where all sorts of nobles relax and dine. According to several travel websites, the average bill there is from 1,200 rubles - the most expensive for Partenit.
- Restaurant "Sunflowers". Stylized as a Ukrainian hut, the restaurant serves Ukrainian, Russian and European cuisine. It has a bar and a dining area; in the bar in the evenings a brave man sings songs of the nineties and zeros. Accompaniment for everyone. The average bill is 900 rubles.
- Restaurant "Salvador". Restaurant of the Salvador hotel complex, right at the beginning of the embankment. The thieves' location dictates high prices for both housing and food. The average bill is 900 rubles. Set lunch (it’s a stretch to call a business lunch a day’s meal in a resort village) - 350 rubles.
Safety. What to watch out for
In general, Partenit is a fairly safe village, but there are things that it is better to warn yourself against:
- Intestinal infections- they, like food poisoning, are the ones you should be most careful of in hot weather. You should wash your fruits and hands thoroughly, do not swallow sea water from the beaches, and drink vitamins to boost your immunity.
- Pocketnicknames You should pay special attention to your bags and wallets. Do not wear them open or leave them unattended on the beach. Thieves of all kinds flock to resort towns for easy prey. Gawky tourists, worn out by the southern sun, forget about safety and walk along the embankment with their mouths open and their backpacks on. This is the most delicious morsel for any pickpocket. Don't become one of these simpletons! Windows on the ground floor that are not protected by bars are also recommended to be closed at night and during your absence. Just be vigilant and everything will be fine.
- Storm. You should also beware of them. Getting into a storm at sea is easy, but getting out is not so much. I was once thrown hard against the rocks before I could get out. You shouldn’t be arrogant and play with the elements - strong waves can drag you far from the shore or simply maim you on the coastal stones.
Things to do
In the village itself - lie on the beach, go to the market, eat southern delicacies, try sea fishing, go to Ayu-Dag, walk in the parks. But besides this, you need to explore other cool corners of the South Coast, go on excursions and take all sorts of interesting tours :)
Shopping and shops
The most interesting shopping in resort villages takes place in the markets. So this is not shopping, but “marketing”. Souvenirs, local delicacies, beachwear, spices, Crimean teas and soaps, T-shirts with slogans about the Black Sea and others like them - everything that makes Crimea Crimea can be found at the market.
There is also a market in Partenit, on the main street - Solnechnaya. You won't be able to pass by.
Bars. Where to go
Every southern cafe, which is open only in season, is also a bar and a club. They sing, dance, and order karaoke. 90% of cafes and restaurants in Partenit provide all these services. And everywhere they are of the same level, quality and plan. Just take a walk in the evening through the center of the village and along the embankment - you will immediately understand where to go by the characteristic music and singing. But in Partenit, these establishments are very much for everyone - they seem to be stuck in the 90s and do not know that there are singers besides Rosembaum and others like him, and bar culture has already stepped much further than sticky tables and cocktails made only of vodka and juice.
Extreme Sports
In Partenit itself, extreme sports are not very developed. Well, maybe you buy a mask, snorkel and fins and dive. Or maybe grab an underwater gun and go hunting. But the Southern Coast of Crimea itself is a real haven for extreme sports enthusiasts. Steep forest trails are wonderful for downhill cycling and freeride, mountain cliffs are for rope jumpers, the mysterious waters of the Black Sea are for divers and kayakers, tall rock formations are for rock climbing and mountaineering, relief plateaus are for jeeping, mountain river beds are for canyoning, deep caves - for caving tourism. And I'm sure this is not the whole list.
There are many companies that organize various extreme tours around Crimea and provide all the necessary equipment. You just have to do some good Googling. As for people who are independent in this regard, I can only talk in more detail about rock climbing.
Rock climbing
The most famous rock massifs with a bunch of beaten routes are:
- and the Swan's Wing rock,
- Nikitskaya cleft in Nikita,
- Ai-Nikola rock massif and Alim rock in Oreanda,
- Red Stone in Krasnokamenka,
- Parus rock in Foros,
- Mount Krestovaya in Alupka.
The routes on them vary in difficulty from 4c to 8c.
There is a campsite for climbers under Red Rock where you can pitch a tent and use the shower and kitchen. And although the path from there to the sea is not close, under the rock itself there is a small lake, which is filled with cold springs. It is very pleasant to swim in it after climbing.
And under Parus there is an active rescue station and a spring.
Climbing on Ai-Nikola is very specific: on the road, above the massif itself, there is an Orthodox church, where a tape recorder with religious chants is played for the whole day from the very morning. They turn it off only at 6 o'clock. Echo, as you know, is quite strong in the mountains. And although the routes there are very interesting, it is difficult for an unprepared listener to endure such accompaniment for more than two hours.
Souvenirs. What to bring as a gift
As a gift from Crimea, it is definitely worth bringing sweet Yalta onions, aromatic sunflower oil, Crimean teas and wines (only it is better to buy them at wineries, the markets are full of fakes), local spices (the Svan mixture is especially good), aromatic oils and soaps, nuts and olives, honey and jam from local fruits, bracelets and necklaces made of shells, paintings by local painters, ceramics from potters, toys carved from wood. All this can be found in the markets.
Classic souvenirs like magnets, shell beads, teas and soap can be purchased for 100 rubles. The price for tourist cards is the same. The cost of illustrated publications about Crimea starts from 300 rubles. Spices cost from 30 rubles per bag. Wines - from 250 per bottle. In addition, in markets and souvenir stalls you can safely practice the art of bargaining and bring down the price a little :)
How to get around the city
On foot is the most optimal and preferred option. I'm telling you, the village is small.
Taxi. What features exist
A taxi ride in Yalta or Alushta costs on average 150 rubles. You just need to call the ordering services, and not use the services of bombs that lure rogue tourists. They jack up prices shamelessly. Taxi numbers are available on the Internet, I just called the first number that came up in a search engine. Unfortunately, convenient Yandex taxi and other applications have not yet reached Crimea. To the airport, taxi drivers usually charge 2000–3000 rubles. From Partenit to Yalta and Alushta from 500 to 700 rubles.
Buses
Local bus No. 1 runs through the village on the route Wiener - highway. Every 45 minutes until 18-30.
Intercity buses run from the village.
- No. 110 - to Yalta - every hour until 17-30, 35 rubles.
- No. 109 - to Alushta - every 40 minutes until 19-00, 28 rubles.
- No. 25 - to Alushta via Maly Mayak (neighboring village) - every hour until 19-00, 28 rubles.
- No. 127 - to Luchistoye (a village outside Alushta) through Alushta - three times a day, 50 rubles.
- Without a number - Partenit-Simferopol - three times a day, 130 rubles.
The schedule changes from winter to summer, you need to check it at the bus station, and as a rule they are also posted at bus stops and inside the buses.
Transport rental
Many people rent cars and for good reason. This is much more convenient than being stuck in crowded summer minibuses, not knowing where to get off and whether you will catch the last flight.
There is no rental service in Partenit, but there is one in Yalta, Alushta and Simferopol. At the airport itself there are several offices of various car rental companies. On average, renting an economy class car for 7 days costs about 8,000 rubles. Business class - about 15,000. During the high tourist season, you need to book cars in advance, at least a month in advance. You can view possible rental options.
Be careful on winding and steep mountain roads - that's my only advice. Driving on flat terrain is different from driving on mountainous terrain. The latter requires more skill and dexterity. So don't be reckless, just be careful :) 
Partenit - holidays with children
In my opinion, Partenit is not the best place to relax with children. Children need bigger beaches, more playgrounds, quiet shady streets, low houses, more greenery, parks and playgrounds. Due to its character, architecture, layout and type of attractions and entertainment facilities, it is more suitable for holidays for middle-aged couples. For holidays with children, I would recommend Livadia, or.
Anything to add?