Alushta in October

The resort town on the territory of the southern coast of Crimea attracts for health improvement, active recreation, acquaintance with the ancient history of the area throughout the year. The convenient geographical location of Alushta creates a comfortable climate here, useful for people of any age. The sea does not freeze even during the winter months. Cold winds do not penetrate due to the reliable shelter of the mountains. The autumn sun is still gentle, warm in October.

Weather

The summer heat ends in the second half of October, but for a long time at the resort it is pleasant to breathe in the smell of the sea, beech and pine forests growing on the slopes of the mountains. Average temperatures in October are: 8 ° C at night, 17 ° C during the day.

The sea has a temperature of 17 ° C. The healing effect of the climate manifests itself in full force and helps to get effective recovery together with modern procedures.

Is it cold in October

The climate of the resort is considered a Mediterranean subtropical type with mild winters and hot summers. The resort is located in the largest depression of the southern coast of Crimea. The sea heated by the hot sun plays the role of a natural heat accumulator. In the first half of October, the air temperature can rise to 28 ° C.

Is it possible to swim

Sea water keeps temperatures up to 24 ° C. Beach holidays continue to reign here. The real autumn season comes at the end of October. It starts to rain, the temperature of the air and water drops significantly. The first cold storms at sea begin. But this does not prevent you from having a great rest in modern hospitals.

What to watch

The history of the resort is 1,500 years old. Its importance as a resort town was formed at the beginning of the 20th century. The district of Big Alushta includes 25 villages of various sizes. Interesting buildings have been preserved on the territory of the district, which reflect its unusual fate.

The ruins and tower of the citadel of Aluston are considered a living witness of the past. Mansions and castles of rich people in Old Alushta have been well preserved. Among them is the palace of Princess Gagarina, one of the most beautiful mansions belonging to the merchant Stakheev (together with an old landscape park).

Not far from the village of Luchistoe (included in the district) there is a fortification of the Middle Ages, the Funa fortress, frozen against the background of the Dzhemerdzhi ridges. During the reign of Theodoro, the Great Silk Road passed here. Of great interest among tourists are sacred buildings - the Temple of Saints and Theodore Stratilat, the Yukhari Jami Mosque.

There are 11 interesting museums and galleries in the city. The beauty of the landscape of the city's environs will invite you to get acquainted with the natural monuments of Alushta. Among them are the Valley of Ghosts, the Dzhur-Dzhur waterfall, the Demerdzhi Mountain Range with stone reliefs that arose many centuries ago.

Vacation with children

At the end of the autumn month, you can no longer hear the cheerful laughter of children bathing in the sea. But children's rest in Crimea is still interesting and in demand. The autumn beauty of the surrounding mountains and the sea, numerous entertainments for children make the rest comfortable and useful.

Water fun for the whole family can be held at the Almond Grove Water Park. These are spacious pools, spectacular slides, an artificial waterfall, a jacuzzi, a spa center. Together with little travelers, it is suggested to visit the sights.

This is an original park "Crimea in miniature", where to acquaint children with interesting places of Crimea. They are made in the form of 50 copies of natural and man-made masterpieces of the region. Children will be happy to get acquainted with the inhabitants of the deep-sea world in the Alushta aquarium.

Children's delight will fully manifest itself when visiting the Nemo Dolphinarium. Here you are allowed to swim, take pictures next to smiling animals, watch their performances.

Tours

The resort is considered a popular tourist destination. Many excursion service companies help to get to know the region in a way that is optimal in terms of time and price. First of all, you will want to take part in a sightseeing tour of the ancient settlement and its environs.

Visit the archaeological site of the Aluston Fortress. Follow the footsteps of the "Caucasian Captive", climb Mount Ai-Petri, walk through the places of power of Mount Chatyr-Dag and touch the secrets of their caves.

Find yourself in the territory of the lost world next to the waterfall of the Demerdzhi mountain range. Or try 9 types of elite Crimean wine at the old Massandra factory.

Unforgettable impressions are formed during the selected excursion (there are about 50 options). At the same time, the estimated cost of the trip depends on the duration, route and ranges from 735 to 3,500 rubles.

The cost of travel

Rest can be organized independently or by purchasing a tour from the many offers of tour operators. In any case, the traveler should know how much money will be spent on travel, housing, food, entertainment. Information on these issues is as follows:

By plane. This is the most popular and fastest way. All flights end at the international airport of the city of Simferopol. Planting is carried out in one of the cities of Russia: Moscow, Kazan, St. Petersburg, Novosibirsk, Yekaterinburg.

The average cost of a ticket, for example, from Moscow is about 7,000 rubles. If it is necessary to transfer to a specific flight in the capital, the ticket price increases. It is necessary to closely monitor discounts, promotions and take advantage of budget proposals.

By train. The railway connection with the Crimea is well established. Trains leave from different cities, but the most popular are the routes from Moscow and St. Petersburg. The cost of a ticket from Moscow in a modern compartment is about 9,000 rubles. Trains arrive at the Simferopol railway station.

By bus. Most often it is used by residents of the Krasnodar Territory, Rostov Region. The average ticket price is 1,500 rubles.

Travel to Alushta from Simferopol is possible by taxi (you will have to pay from 1,500 to 2,500 rubles), public transport. The distance between the cities is 50 km. The bus fare is 250-300 rubles. The journey takes 1.5-2 hours. Departure takes place at the public transport parking "Kurortnaya" bus station next to the railway station.

There are no problems in finding housing in the city. It is easy to find a hotel with a suitable price, choose the private sector. Expensive housing (about 1,500-2,000 rubles per person for 1 day) is located on the first line of hotels, sanatoriums, offers of the Professor's Corner of the city. In the central part (5 * hotel Crimea) the cost of the room reaches from 3,500 rubles. per person.

The average cost in the vicinity of the city will be about 500 rubles. per day. It all depends on the location in relation to the city center.

During the rest, meals are served in numerous cafes and restaurants. European and Russian cuisine is served here all year round. A very large selection of fish dishes. The average payment for a meal for one person (with the order of alcoholic beverages) is about 550 rubles.

It is convenient and cheaper to choose an organized vacation package tour from Moscow (you can from specific cities of Russia). In October, there are many actions that are distributed not only to residents of Crimea. The minimum cost of a tour for two for 12 days may be a little more than 7,000 rubles.

In this case, a double room with a sea view is provided and the price for one tenant is about 1,200 rubles. (with breakfast). Three meals a day for two guests costs 3,000 rubles. Travel from Simferopol is not paid.

Reviews of tourists

The October vacation in Alushta is filled with the magical warmth of the passing summer, the extraordinary landscapes of the mountains, the sea, the healing power of the air, the atmosphere of a cozy corner of the southern coast of Crimea. The long bathing season still gives you the opportunity to enjoy the gentle waves of the sea.

The ancient history of mysterious places will fill your free time, make the trip informative and interesting. The possibilities of modern procedures in sanatoriums help to restore strength, weaken many ailments of a person.

Conclusion

The convenient location of the city allows for an inexpensive and comfortable vacation here in October. Namely, in the autumn the Crimean vacation was popular with the representatives of the royal family. It was recommended by Botkin for the treatment of pulmonary diseases, getting rid of the autumn depression.