Where to go on vacation in Russia: what is important to know about rest in Crimea

Summer is the time when everyone dreams of taking a dip in the sea and basking in the sun. Because of the pandemic, Russian tourists have flocked to Crimea, which has many resort towns to suit all tastes.

Some still wonder whether they should go to the peninsula in the summer or choose another option. There are controversial points in any question and they need to be clearly weighed.

Tell us about the pros and cons of vacationing in the Crimea.

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Prós

You do not need a passport

Restrictions and closed borders do not allow you to travel the world in the usual free format. Famous hot lands outside Russia – Egypt and the Maldives – are available, but the prices for vacation there bite.

Crimea is not the cheapest pleasure either, but it is much easier from a formal point of view. A big plus is that you do not need to bother with a passport.

You will just have to buy a plane or train ticket, wait for your vacation and go to the Russian shores of the Black Sea as soon as possible.

Crimea

Diverse terrain

In Crimea, everyone can find a suitable place to forget about problems for a while, enjoy nature and, if necessary, abstract from the people around you.

At your disposal are mountains, forests and the sea, which clearly needs no introduction and unnecessary epithets. Fans of excursions will be able to visit several beautiful natural places and architectural monuments: Uchan-Su Waterfall, Swallow’s Nest, Valley of Ghosts, Livadia Palace and many others.

Abundance of fruits and vegetables

The south of Russia is traditionally rich in such food, and Crimea is no exception. The assortment of delicious and fresh here is really huge – cherries, cherries, grapes, peaches, mulberries, apples, watermelons, melons, Crimean apricots and tomatoes.

Fans of exotics will not be left out either. In the Crimea for them there will always be figs, quince, pomegranate, persimmon and kiwi.

Contras

Only with a vaccine

Restrictions imposed because of the pandemic may affect those who are going to vacation in the Crimea. In the region proposed to let in only vaccinated tourists. So far this is only a proposal, but no one knows what will happen tomorrow.

The head of neighboring Sevastopol Mikhail Razvozhayev has already signed a decree, according to which from June 28 to July 15, tourists will be able to check into local hotels only in the presence of PCR-test, certificate of antibodies or certificate of vaccination.

From July 16 the conditions of arrival will become even stricter: negative PCR-tests will not be quoted.

Cash and bank card

Sberbank has no branches and ATMs in Crimea. Therefore, before traveling, it is worthwhile to immediately think over the financial issue and take cash with you.

This will also help you solve another problem that you may encounter. Contactless payment does not work on the peninsula, you need to have a card with you.

Problems with communication and internet

The main four mobile operators of Russia on the territory of Crimea work in roaming conditions. Incoming calls can be free if you have a package of services, but outgoing calls can cost a lot of money. The same applies to the Internet. Therefore, we recommend you to familiarize yourself with the tariffs offered by your mobile operator in advance.

But there is still a way out. If you are planning a long vacation and need constant and fast Internet, Crimean mobile operators will help. Traffic will be much cheaper, and the cost of outgoing calls will remain the same.

Large number of people

The main disadvantage is the overcrowding of Crimean resorts. Naturally, everyone wants to relax in the summer months, walk along the embankments, lie on the beaches, swim in the sea.

In summer the southern cities of Russia experience a real collapse, because of which they become so crowded that literally there is no place for an apple to fall. But Rostourism warned about overloading of Black Sea resorts.

The reason for the frenzy was the same restriction of air communication with other countries. Despite the fact that there are few hotels of international level in Crimea, Russians continue to go to the peninsula to the sea. Nothing embarrasses them.

If you are ready to pay in cash, for the duration of the holiday to give up your favorite operator and squeeze on the beach, then the vacation in the Crimea will go well. The main thing – do not forget to think everything through in advance, so that there are no unpleasant situations.