One of the oldest resorts in Crimea is famous for its picturesque landscapes, unique microclimate and impeccable ecology. We have collected reviews about holidays in Gurzuf for 2020 and 2021. Find out what attracts tourists to a small village on the Black Sea coast.
Impressions from Gurzuf
The romantic resort not far from the green Ayu-Dag mountain is one of the most beautiful in Crimea. As Alexander Pushkin wrote: "A happy land, where the waters glisten." It is impossible not to fall in love with Gurzuf! Gurzuf streets are baked by the summer sun. Only the shadows of houses and the leaves of decorative grapes save from the scorching rays. Rest here is not cheap, but there are many comfortable hotels in Gurzuf.
inna-august: "I really liked the village itself with its narrow streets sandwiched between houses. I walked, choosing the most winding ones. Streets are stairs, you go down along one house and you see the roof of the next one below."
Prakon: "Surprisingly, my heart didn't skip a beat from visiting romantic Gurzuf. In November Gurzuf seemed to me uninteresting, somehow dull, limited and cramped."
Is it expensive to rest in Gurzuf
In the high season, housing is slightly cheaper than in Yalta. Prices in the summer of 2021 for an apartment for three with a double and a single bed start at 2,000 rubles. For a double room in a 3 * hotel they ask from 5500 rubles, in a 4 * hotel - from 7200 rubles, and in a 5 * hotel - from 15800 rubles. See how much the vouchers to Crimea cost.
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Tourists note that there are many shops in Gurzuf within walking distance of hotels and guest houses. In the summer, until the evening, a bazaar is open, selling fresh vegetables, herbs, honey, homemade wine, peaches and figs.
Cafes and restaurants near the sea are expensive. Budget canteens are located on the mountain - in the village. From the embankment to the stop at Yalta and the bus station, vacationers are taken by golf cart for 100 rubles.
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Devilshut: "I had a rest in the summer. The place is lovely. The prices are not that high. On the way to the sea you can buy a lot of things, ice cream, crackers, pistachios."
What is the sea and beaches in Gurzuf
According to vacationers, the sea in Gurzuf is clean. At the water's edge there are medium and small pebbles, and further, at a shallow depth, large stones come across. It is more convenient to swim in rubber slippers! The coast is looked after, and the beaches are constantly poured.
The best beaches of Gurzuf belong to sanatoriums and boarding houses. Only "friends" are allowed there. Municipal beaches are located at the very end and at the beginning of the promenade. In July and August, there are a lot of people on them, so it is always noisy.
In reviews of the beaches of Gurzuf, vacationers note a good infrastructure. There are cafes and water attractions, jet skis, catamarans and boats for rent. Sun loungers cost from 200 rubles.
Many are delighted with the small paid beach in Chekhov Bay. Some tourists negotiate with the locals and take boats to the secluded beaches under the Ayu-Dag Mountain.
Olya-la111: "The sea is clean, without algae and does not bloom. Most of the sea was calm or small waves, only once the beach was closed due to a storm and strong wind."
Panorama of the beach "Pearl of Crimea"
Holidays with children in Gurzuf
Families with children like the old village with beautiful views and magnificent nature, but the resort is not considered for children. Gurzuf has a hilly landscape: walking along the embankment is good, but going up and down with kids along steep streets is a whole problem!
In reviews about the rest in Gurzuf with children, tourists write that it is pleasant to swim on the beaches "Sharm" and "Jaco". Go on a boat trip with the whole family and visit the Museum "Treasures of the Black Sea". With school-age children, climb to the top of Ayu-Dag and see exotic plants in the Nikitsky Botanical Garden.
Igor: "Do you think where to go with the kids? Choose Gurzuf. It is a fascinating and exciting place. I visited several resorts on the peninsula, but there was no such sensation anywhere else."
Interesting or boring at the resort
One of the advantages of Gurzuf is a long, well-equipped embankment, which is pleasant to walk along at any time of the day. Part of the promenade is quite noisy, with cafes and a tourist market. It's quiet on the other side. A wonderful place for romantic dates by the sea!
In a small seaside village there are many interesting places - the magnificent Gurzuf Park, Mount Ayu-Dag, an observation deck on the Bolgatur hill, the twin rocks of Adalara, the museums of A. Pushkin and A. P. Chekhov. Motor ships take tourists to Yalta and to the Swallow's Nest. Fans of excursions go to Ai-Petri, to the Uchan-Su waterfall, to the palaces of the southern coast of Crimea and to the winery in Massandra.
Nikitasiki: "The town is small, but you don't get bored. Every evening on the boulevard there is an entertainment program, music is playing. From Gurzuf itself, you can get to various sights in half an hour."
When is the best time to go
In reviews for 2020, tourists write that it is more comfortable to relax in Gurzuf in May-June or September. At the beginning and end of the season, there are few holidaymakers and prices are reasonable. In July and August, it is quite hot in Crimea, the beaches of the resort are overcrowded.
If you arrive in the off-season, you will encounter a "sleepy kingdom". You will not be able to get to the magnificent Gurzuf Park. In the cold season, excursions in the Pushkin Museum are held according to the schedule - several times a day.
Alina Medvedok: "At the end of May, the weather resembles more summer than spring. Rains, excessive coolness and cold wind are absent. The days become sunny and cloudless. The temperature reaches + 21 ° C by noon. Not cold and not hot. For long walks, just right ".
Reviews about Gurzuf: we draw conclusions
The Crimean resort is one of the most picturesque places on the peninsula. It is interesting and pleasant to rest here. According to reviews, before traveling to Gurzuf in the summer of 2021, it is worth considering the disadvantages and problems of this resort.
The mountainous landscape is unlikely to suit parents with small children and elderly tourists. From mid-July to late August, the village is overcrowded and prices are high. There is a lot of greenery, but you can get to the Gurzuf Park only for a fee, with a guided tour. The Gurzuf embankment is inferior to the Yalta embankment in beauty and infrastructure.
