The most "Russian" city of Crimea has always had a special status. Read reviews of tourists and find out what vacationers think about their vacation in Sevastopol and whether it is worth going there with children. We also talk about prices in 2021.
- Daily - private sector of Sevastopol.
- Hotellook - hotels and hotels in Sevastopol.
Impressions from Sevastopol
Modern Sevastopol differs from what the city was like a few years ago. Construction sites appeared here. Streets and buildings are trying to beautify, and the infrastructure to adjust to the requirements of tourists. Someone likes Sevastopol at first sight, others see many unresolved problems. The railway and bus stations are located far from each other. Due to the fact that there is little rain in the city in summer, the streets are dusty.
PonchikSimka: "Sevastopol is good people, beautiful architecture, a large number of cultural attractions, the transport problem has been conveniently solved. Disadvantages are insignificant."
Is it expensive to rest in Sevastopol
In the high season, prices are high, but I am glad that housing in Sevastopol is not the most expensive in Crimea. In the summer of 2021, a decent double room can be found for 2000-3000 rubles per day. Travel by minibuses or, as the locals say, topics costs 20 rubles. Taxi from Sevastopol to Inkerman - 500-600 rubles.
It is difficult to find housing in Crimea because of the sanctions, but there are still several convenient services. Look for hotels on Hotellook, and private accommodation on Daily. Do not trust the ads on Avito and similar sites. Book accommodation in Crimea only on reliable services with real photos and reviews of tourists, so as not to get a pig in a poke.
Food in cafes and restaurants cannot be called cheap. Usually tourists are helped out by fast food, but in Crimea the prices for street food are high. Find out how to withdraw money in Crimea without commission.
Valery: "Prices: 1.5 / 2 times higher than in Moscow. This applies to markets / supermarkets / small-town shops."
What is the sea and beaches in Sevastopol
The beaches are not the strongest side of Sevastopol. Official sources write that there are more than 35 of them, but in fact there are much fewer convenient places to relax by the sea. We do not consider any descent to the water with heaps of stones or a section of the shore covered with concrete as a beach?
In general, there are no beaches directly in the city center - you need to go to all of them for a long time. So if you want a classic beach holiday, then you need to go to another resort or settle not in the city center, but, for example, in Lyubimovka.
In the reviews, tourists note that it is comfortable to enter the sea on the sandy beaches of Sevastopol, but the water is muddy, and there are a lot of people. On wild rocky beaches, the sea is clear, but because of the sharp stones, you can only swim in special shoes.
Convenient beaches of Sevastopol, according to tourists:
- Omega beach in Round Bay;
- Fat Man beach on Radiogork;
- Sunny beach in Akhmatova park;
- Sandy beach;
- beach in Victory Park.
Local residents swim in less crowded places - in the Cossack Bay (Kazachka), on the Helicopter (near the helicopter plant), in Kamyshovaya Bay and near the Chersonesos lighthouse. However, there are no special amenities there! Omega Beach is considered the dirtiest because of the sewage.
Good reviews are left about the Uchkuevka beach, which is located in the northern suburbs of Sevastopol, and Lyubimovka. Renting a sun lounger and a sun umbrella costs 150 rubles there, and a beach table - 100 rubles.
Annyska89: "What I like most about the Uchkuevka beach is that here they have very prudently laid out wooden paths on the sand. When the sand is hot to the limit, it is very unpleasant to walk on it."
Panorama of the beach in Lyubimovka
Holidays with children in Sevastopol
The resort town is well suited for families with children. There are many shops in Sevastopol selling baby food and formula. You can rent an apartment or an apartment with a kitchen. It's not hard to find a nanny during the season.
In reviews of Sevastopol, tourists are advised to visit the Zurbagan water park and go with children to the attractions in the Lukomorye and Komsomolsky parks. The child will be interested in the dolphinarium, the Institute of Marine Biology - Aquarium, in Panorama and the memorial complex on Sapun Mountain.
Irina: "We were pleased with the playgrounds near the beaches. The prices are reasonable, there are no unnecessary temptations for children. Everything is fine."
Interesting or boring at the resort
The seaside town is good for lovers of gastronomic tourism. The prices are not the lowest, but in many places you can taste deliciously cooked mussels and Black Sea fish, and in the markets you can buy seasonal fruits and berries. In reviews about the rest in Sevastopol for 2020, tourists are advised to definitely taste the Crimean wines.
It is pleasant to walk around the city. Walk from the Grafskaya pier along Primorsky Boulevard and admire the city from the Historical Boulevard! If you like cycling, keep in mind that the city lies on the hills. There are many descents and ascents in Sevastopol and its surroundings. Go on an excursion to Chersonesos, Balaklava, Cape Fiolent, the southern coast of Crimea, Evpatoria and Bakhchisarai.
Find out what to see in Sevastopol.
annalubarceva672: "There are a lot of military-historical places - museums, monuments and temples. The city is filled with a resort atmosphere - beaches, boat trips, cafes and restaurants. And what mountains at the entrance are already breathtaking! The monastery in Inkerman is located right in the mountain. Balaklava - a very beautiful place. "
When is the best time to go
The swimming season in Sevastopol begins in the second half of May and lasts until October. In July, the thermometer rarely rises above + 31 ... + 32 ° С, and in August it is too hot. Last year the air temperature reached + 38 ... + 39 ° С.
In reviews of their holidays in Sevastopol in 2020, tourists note an unpleasant feature of the summer weather in Crimea. When the water in the Black Sea warms up to + 24 ° C, outbreaks of infections begin.
Missglory: "The best time to visit Sevastopol is from mid-June to early August. Previously, the sea has not yet warmed up for swimming, especially with children, it can be cool, but in August it is very hot here."
Karina Stepanova: "How warm is it in Sevastopol in August? It is comfortable to stroll along the streets in the city only in the early morning and late evening, when the temperature did not exceed + 21 ° C. During the day, it is steadily hot here."
Reviews about Sevastopol: we draw conclusions
The Crimean resort town is suitable for those who like to combine beach holidays with excursions. If you want to spend more time at the sea, then we recommend choosing resort villages near Sevastopol for your holidays in the summer of 2021.
From Sevastopol it is very convenient to travel around the surroundings: we advise you to see Balaklava, Bakhchisarai, Cape Fiolent and Vinogradny.
According to reviews, rest with your own transport in Sevastopol is not very convenient. On the highways and in the center, the roads are good, but in the courtyards and on the outskirts there are solid bumps. There are few parking lots. Sometimes you have to walk several blocks from an abandoned car to your home. In summer, there are frequent traffic jams at the bypass.
