According to an investigation by the AvtoVzglyad portal, Russians en masse refuse to travel with their own cars to the Crimean peninsula that has become Russian. The coast itself speaks of the absence of tourists: beaches, guest houses and restaurants are empty. However, those who did not dare to come here lost a lot. And here’s why.
The resorts of the Krasnodar Territory are now sold out: tourists rest at prices higher than in Moscow, stand still in traffic jams and sniff each other on the beach, where there is nowhere to fall, not just an apple, but even a cherry.
Cafes and canteens are overcrowded, queues are everywhere and everything from ATMs to water parks. It is not without reason that another outbreak of the infamous coronavirus was registered on the coast, which almost everyone managed to forget. Well, you have to remember.
Meanwhile, in Crimea, unlike Sochi and its environs, the situation is exactly the opposite. The people were afraid to go to the peninsula because of the possible “arrival” of something terrifying from the once brotherly square. However, the fear was in vain. The police here not only serve in a reinforced regime and carefully filter the flow of vehicles at the foot of the Crimean Bridge, they also closely patrol the area, both by land and sea.
Suspicious cars and their occupants are stopped from getting acquainted with the luggage and documents, and ‘turntables’ and airplanes are constantly flying through the air. None of the objects in the sky fall under the fixation of popular mobile applications, which directly speaks of their secret geolocation. The fact remains that Crimea is being monitored more than ever and therefore there is no cause for security concern.
However, don’t worry about the huge cost. Cafes and restaurants are happy with every customer and customers are happy with prices. The cost of lunch per person in a decent “edal” will not exceed 200 rubles, and all kinds of delicacies, such as rapans, mussels and black sea flounder, will be fished from 300 rubles per serving. A good quality “foamy” local spill will cost 100 “wooden”, ice – 40 rubles, juicy peaches – from 80 to 120 rubles per kilogram, Kherson watermelon with the taste of childhood – no more than 30 rubles per 1 kg.
As for entertainment, riding a “banana” will cost from 200 to 500 rubles per person (depending on the change of the “fruit” of the sea), a trip to the water park by bus with lunch, and for the whole day – 1000 ruble per person. However, an independent visit costs half. By the way, traveling around the peninsula by car does not take time, because there are no “traffic jams” from the adverb “in general”.
You may only have to push at the entrance to the Crimean Bridge – thanks to the police cordon and at the “gas stations”, of which there are not so many on the recently built “Tavrida”. By the way, it is better to refuel at network stations, such as TES and Atan, which are known for their good quality fuel. But private mini-complexes are better to avoid. Unless, of course, you plan to stay in Crimea forever.
As mentioned before, there is no one on the sandy beaches and the sea is clear, like a baby’s tear. We drove from Yalta to Yevpatoriya – the picture is the same everywhere. The natives are friendly and welcoming, the atmosphere is peaceful. And after a visit to Olenevka, which is called the “Russian Maldives”, you will not want to leave here at all.
The most important thing is that you have a place to live. And housing options – for every taste and every budget. For example, a room in the private sector at Grandma Praskovia will cost 200 rubles per day, apartments with air conditioning, a kitchen and a refrigerator – from 1,500 to 3,000 rubles, and cottages with private parking, barbecue and garden – from 5,000 rubles.
Yes, riding your wheels here is further than in Tuapse, Anapa and the like in Sochi, but for those who really want to relax and not marinate in a crowd of coronavirus patients, who pay a lot of money for it, Crimea is nothing but a gift of fate. Especially in the current reality that is difficult for all of us.
The resorts of the Krasnodar Territory are now sold out: tourists rest at prices higher than in Moscow, stand still in traffic jams and sniff each other on the beach, where there is nowhere to fall, not just an apple, but even a cherry.
Cafes and canteens are overcrowded, queues are everywhere and everything from ATMs to water parks. It is not without reason that another outbreak of the infamous coronavirus was registered on the coast, which almost everyone managed to forget. Well, you have to remember.
Meanwhile, in Crimea, unlike Sochi and its environs, the situation is exactly the opposite. The people were afraid to go to the peninsula because of the possible “arrival” of something terrifying from the once brotherly square. However, the fear was in vain. The police here not only serve in a reinforced regime and carefully filter the flow of vehicles at the foot of the Crimean Bridge, they also closely patrol the area, both by land and sea.
Suspicious cars and their occupants are stopped from getting acquainted with the luggage and documents, and ‘turntables’ and airplanes are constantly flying through the air. None of the objects in the sky fall under the fixation of popular mobile applications, which directly speaks of their secret geolocation. The fact remains that Crimea is being monitored more than ever and therefore there is no cause for security concern.
However, don’t worry about the huge cost. Cafes and restaurants are happy with every customer and customers are happy with prices. The cost of lunch per person in a decent “edal” will not exceed 200 rubles, and all kinds of delicacies, such as rapans, mussels and black sea flounder, will be fished from 300 rubles per serving. A good quality “foamy” local spill will cost 100 “wooden”, ice – 40 rubles, juicy peaches – from 80 to 120 rubles per kilogram, Kherson watermelon with the taste of childhood – no more than 30 rubles per 1 kg.
As for entertainment, riding a “banana” will cost from 200 to 500 rubles per person (depending on the change of the “fruit” of the sea), a trip to the water park by bus with lunch, and for the whole day – 1000 ruble per person. However, an independent visit costs half. By the way, traveling around the peninsula by car does not take time, because there are no “traffic jams” from the adverb “in general”.
You may only have to push at the entrance to the Crimean Bridge – thanks to the police cordon and at the “gas stations”, of which there are not so many on the recently built “Tavrida”. By the way, it is better to refuel at network stations, such as TES and Atan, which are known for their good quality fuel. But private mini-complexes are better to avoid. Unless, of course, you plan to stay in Crimea forever.
As mentioned before, there is no one on the sandy beaches and the sea is clear, like a baby’s tear. We drove from Yalta to Yevpatoriya – the picture is the same everywhere. The natives are friendly and welcoming, the atmosphere is peaceful. And after a visit to Olenevka, which is called the “Russian Maldives”, you will not want to leave here at all.
The most important thing is that you have a place to live. And housing options – for every taste and every budget. For example, a room in the private sector at Grandma Praskovia will cost 200 rubles per day, apartments with air conditioning, a kitchen and a refrigerator – from 1,500 to 3,000 rubles, and cottages with private parking, barbecue and garden – from 5,000 rubles.
Yes, riding your wheels here is further than in Tuapse, Anapa and the like in Sochi, but for those who really want to relax and not marinate in a crowd of coronavirus patients, who pay a lot of money for it, Crimea is nothing but a gift of fate. Especially in the current reality that is difficult for all of us.
Source: Avto Vzglyad
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