Tourist information about the village of Primorsky in the Crimea

General information

Primorsky - an urban-type settlement in Crimea on the Black Sea coast near Feodosia, 14 kilometers from its center (Primorsky on the map of Crimea). It is the largest settlement in Crimea by population, with more than 14,000 people. Primorsky is a popular tourist destination due to the well-developed tourist infrastructure and sandy beaches for such a village.

From Feodosia to Primorsky stretches a continuous strip of sandy beach with a length of almost ten kilometers, and ends here. In the village, in its very center, there is even its own embankment. But, unfortunately, the beaches here are difficult to call ideal: everything is spoiled by the dilapidated embankment itself with concrete breakwaters, protruding rusty fittings, huge stone and concrete boulders in the water and on the shore. And the purity of the water here is not on top. However, it is worth walking a little further, in the direction of Feodosia and Beregovoye, as a continuous strip of beaches with warm clear water and smooth depth begins. True, before it you still have to overcome a small section of the coast on the edge of the village with ugly concrete blocks, but it is only 200 meters.

The infrastructure in the village is well developed, but there are few comfortable hotels. There are banks, supermarket PUD (former ATB), cafes, restaurants, and even nightclubs. Tourist and nightlife revolves around the waterfront, where there are several bars and nightclubs, although all this works only in the high season – July and August. If you come here even in June or September, the situation may seem very boring and there will simply be nothing to do here. In this regard, the village of Beregovoye next door looks even more attractive, since it does not have to get to good beaches outside the village. The most important disadvantage of the village is the lack of normal hotels. You can stay in more or less comfortable conditions for a reasonable price here only by renting a house or apartment from private traders.

There are no attractions in Primorsky. You can see only a few local monuments, a church and a mosque. To see interesting sights, you should either go by bus to Feodosia and get acquainted with its sights, or buy excursions.

As a result, we can say about Primorsky that this is the "golden mean" between popular noisy resorts and very quiet places where there is no entertainment. The advantage is the presence of sandy beaches (for those who prefer them to pebbles), more or less developed infrastructure and at the same time peace and quiet.

Weather and tourist seasons in Primorsky

The high tourist season here lasts from July to September, although you can come and swim in June. But as for the beginning of June and the second half of September, despite the already warm weather and the warmed sea, it may be too boring here, because the local tourist infrastructure is just beginning to prepare for the high season, and most entertainment places do not work.

Current weather in Primorsky and forecast

Hotels in Primorsky, accommodation

There are only a few hotels in Primorsky, and they resemble a ghost from the USSR. Much cheaper and more comfortable here you can stay in a private house or rent an apartment. The choice of housing offered by tenants is large: you can find very modest accommodation from 500 rubles per room, and luxury apartments or even a whole house. It is easy to find housing on the spot upon arrival, it is enough just to walk a little through the streets, everywhere there are ads and signs. Also, rent will be offered upon arrival at the bus station in Feodosia. You can also pick up accommodation in advance via the internet on various ad sites. Read the related article: "Where to live during your vacation in Crimea: tips for booking hotels and finding accommodation".

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How to get to Primorsky

Intercity transport does not go directly to Primorsky, and there is not even an intercity bus station. But you can get here by bus in the direction of Kerch, since the main road to Kerch passes through the village. Usually you get to the village through Feodosia (see how to get to Feodosia). If you do not want to get involved with public transport, then from Simferopol airport you can get directly to the village by taxi for about 2500 rubles, but you need to bargain.

You can book a taxi from Simferopol airport to Primorsky through the search form, and then the driver will be waiting for you on arrival:

How to get from Feodosia to Primorsky

From Feodosia to Primorsky in the daytime from 05 to 21 hours there is a local bus number 106 and 106A. The interval of movement is 10-30 minutes, 15-20 minutes on the way, the cost is 11 rubles. In Feodosia, it starts from the terminus at the intersection of Nazukina and Oktyabrskaya streets, opposite ATB-market (aka PUD, see final stop on the map), then moves through the city along the main Fedko Street, and then to Beregovoye and Primorskoye. In Primorsky, the bus goes through the city center and then goes to the final stop on the outskirts of the city. It is better not to go to the final one, but to get off at a stop in the Center, for example, next to the monument to Lenin.

If you come to Feodosia to the intercity bus station or to the railway station "Aivazovskaya", then it is enough to go to Fedko Street and wait for bus 106. Stop in the direction of Beregovoye is on the side of the road from the shore (stop on map).

A taxi from the center of Feodosia costs from 350 rubles, from the bus station you can get a little cheaper, but you need to bargain.

Attractions and entertainment in Primorsky

There are no attractions here, except that you can see several local monuments, a memorial to the Labor Glory of the "sea" plant, a church and a mosque. You can find really interesting places for self-inspection in Feodosia (see attractions of Feodosia), or buy excursions to any corner of the Crimea.

All entertainment in Primorsky is concentrated on the beach and the promenade. The local promenade is the center of entertainment and nightlife.