Sightseeing in Saky - what to see. Complete travel guide
Saki is often called the “city that extends life”. It is famous for its unique balneological centers and there are no similar centers in other countries. Modern travelers have a wide choice of recreation houses, wellness centers and health camps for any taste and budget. Enchanting wild beaches, the amazingly clean and warm Black Sea, a variety of landscapes, and a welcoming atmosphere of the old resort town attract many tourists.
Most of the tourists are those who want to undergo recovery procedures in one of the modern centers but the town is also popular with fans of beach recreation. Saki is distinguished by a peaceful atmosphere and a relaxed lifestyle. There are almost no noisy entertainment venues and crowded streets. However, the choice of enchanting beaches, beautiful places for walks and comfortable restaurants is really huge here.
Besides invaluable mud deposits on the territory of the resort, there are healing mineral springs and salt Saki Lake. It should be noted that the lake is a true local attraction associated with a lot of ancient legends. Besides upscale recreation houses and wellness centers, the resort is famous for its attractions, the most famous of which is the Resort Park.
The town will definitely impress those who love combining peaceful beach recreation with leisurely strolls along picturesque places and tourists with children. From year to year, the infrastructure is only developing and the guests of the resort have more prospects for an unforgettable vacation.
Fans of exciting excursions should definitely visit the Kara-Tobe Museum located on top of the namesake hill. This hill has a great value from an archeological point of view. The ruins of the Greek and Scythian settlements were found on its top. Today, the museum houses archeological exhibits found here. It is located in the historic building that belonged to the Black Sea Fleet. Today, there is an excellent viewing platform on the roof of the historic building.
The most beautiful religious monument is the Cathedral of St. Elijah located on Revolution Square. This cathedral was built at the beginning of the 20th century. It is one of the few religious constructions in the region that were not destroyed after the Revolution. It has been recently reconstructed, so tourists can view it in all its glory now.
In the surroundings of the resort, there is the ostrich farm called Sergiyev Posad. Tours to this farm are very popular with tourists with children. Besides ostriches, you can see here pheasants and quails. There is a big cage with deer. The entire territory of the complex is open for visitors. They have an opportunity to care for animals themselves and see the friendliest dwellers.
Besides famous Sassanian Lake, one of the main nature attractions of the resort is salt lake Sasyk-Sivash. The water here is beautiful pink because of rare minerals and crystal salt deposits. For many years, healing salt and mud had been produced from the lake. At one time, they were really expensive.
In the Saskian district, there is the biggest waterpark on the Crimean peninsula. It is called “Banana Republic”. It was opened in 2005. 2 000 people can relax on the territory of the water park at the same time. It offers its visitors 8 beautiful pools, including special children’s ones. The visitors can choose from 20 water rides that will impress the smallest children, as well as fans of extreme. There is the vast recreation area with loungers and bungalows. There are also a lot of restaurants and cafes in the water park.
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Survived castles around Saky
♥ Castle 'Chufut Kale fortress' , 49.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Mangup' , 61.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Swallow’s Nest Castle' , 88 km from the center. On the map
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Sights around Saky from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Cave City Mangup Kale
From the series “ Survived Artifacts of Early Christian Civilization”
Check on the map: Distance from Saky center - 62.6 km.
Tourists visit this place for the sole purpose - to admire the ruins of majestic palaces and ancient Christian churches, and stroll through the narrow survived streets of the city. Not long ago, Crimean monks took the initiative to restore the ancient Christian monastery and the monastery church at Mangup Kale plateau. A few years later, the ambitious project was put into action. Today there is a functioning monastery of the Annunciation, where only one person, the abbot Iakinth, resides. …
Read further Distance from Saky center - 62.6 km.
Inkerman Cave Monastery of St. Clement
From the series “ Survived Artifacts of Early Christian Civilization”
Check on the map: Distance from Saky center - 58.4 km.
In the 17th-18th centuries, the cave monastery began to attract the attention of royal personages. It was visited by Catherine II, Princess Maria Alexandrovna and Tsar Alexander III, as well as other members of the royal family. Today, the cave monastery is a tourist attraction of national significance. After renovation, it looks incredibly impressive. For decades, archaeologists continue to work close to the monastery. Tourists will be able to see other early Christian artifacts in this wonderful historic district. As scientists believe, more than 1 500 years ago, one of the world's largest Christian communities could be situated there. …
Read further Distance from Saky center - 58.4 km.
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