Attractions and entertainment in Zaozernoye

There are no attractions in Zaozernoye with the exception of only two interesting places, which, however, will not be interesting to every tourist. These are the ruins of the Greek-Scythian settlement "Chaika" and the center of space communications with antennas ADU-1000 and P-400. Both of these places are abandoned and gradually destroyed, and therefore are unlikely to satisfy the interest of inquisitive tourists who do not think of rest without visiting attractions.

Fortunately, from Zaozernoye with inexpensive group excursions you can visit almost all corners of the Crimea. You can buy excursions from distributors on the street, in some guest houses and hotels, or pick them up online. Most sightseeing tours depart from Evpatoria on large tourist buses or minibuses, and the price includes delivery from your hotel. You can also buy excursions in Yevpatoria, which will be a little cheaper, and get to the place of departure yourself by taxi or city bus number 8. In order not to be disappointed in the trip, you can search and book excursions based on ratings and reviews on these verified sites:

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If you come to rest on your transport, you can visit many attractions on your own, including seeing places to which excursions are not carried. Well, if you do not have your own transport, then you can take buses or taxis at least every day to go to Yevpatoria and get acquainted with its interesting places, of which there are a lot.

Here is a selection of attractions in Zaozernoye and the surrounding area, which are worth and can be visited independently, indicating the opening hours, cost and how to get to them:

Settlement "Chaika" in Zaozernoye

It is the ruins of a Greco-Scythian settlement founded around the middle of the 4th century BC by Chersonesos. In the middle of the 2nd century. captured by the Scythians and existed until the middle of the first century AD. It was discovered in 1959, and since then there have been archaeological excavations. Many of the artifacts found here are on display at Local History Museum of Yevpatoria.

Today, the settlement is a complex of ruins, which for most tourists are perceived simply as a pile of geometrically arranged stones. Indeed, for the most part there is nothing to see here: there are no buildings and artifacts here, there are only outlines of buildings made of stones among bushes and trees. Unfortunately, the ruins are not protected in any way in the period between excavations, and are gradually destroyed by tourists and locals. Read more about the settlement "Seagull" here.

Space communications center ADU-1000 and P-400 in Zaozernoye

Built in Soviet times, the space communications center and the Pluto antenna complex provided deep space exploration programs until the late 1970s. The building for those times is unique and advanced, but in 1978 it was replaced by one built not far from here in the village Milk radio telescope RT-70. Currently unused and being gradually dismantled, so hurry up to see what's left. It will be interesting for those who are interested in technology and communication.

Therapeutic Lake Konrad in Molochnoye

On the outskirts of the Village, Lake Konrad stretches along the beach. Its bottom muddy mud is considered curative, and during the rest you can use absolutely free of charge or cosmetic or therapeutic procedures. But since there is no infrastructure for mud treatment, you will have to extract mud from the bottom yourself and carry out procedures in the Wild on the shore. However, it is quite simple to do this: you do not have to dig pits or wells, but simply with your hands or an improvised object to go deeper below the silt level by a few centimeters, and get fresh black mud from there. If you go a little further, you can get a blue shade of dirt, which is considered more useful for cosmetic purposes. However, it is worth remembering that self-treatment with mud is not recommended by specialists, and therefore it is worth adhering to at least simple rules, which you can read about here - about therapeutic mud in the Crimea and how to use them

Tram in Molochnoye

Since 1987, a special tourist tram has worked in Molochny, which delivered tourists from the Beregovaya boarding house to the beach, and was one of the main "chips" of this small resort. It was one of the shortest tram lines in the world with a length of one and a half kilometers, and to ride and photograph the blue cars, even came here from Yevpatoria and other neighboring resorts. Unfortunately, in 2016, the tram completely stopped working, the remaining wires and tracks are gradually being stolen for scrap. Some sites on the internet still indicate that the tram line is in operation, but this is not the case. You can only walk along the remains of the rails, and no more.

Radio telescope KTNA-200 and antenna ADU-1000 in Vitino

In the neighboring village of Vitino is the Center for Deep Space Communications, built in Soviet times for communication with deep space satellites and observation of outer space. This is a fairly large complex of several territorial sites, which includes many telescopes, radio telescopes, antennas. This is a closed area, but at the entrance to the village you can see from the side the huge "plates" of the ktna-200 radio telescope and the ADU-1000 antenna. It is unlikely that these conditional "attractions" will be interesting to a wide range of tourists, but if you are interested in technology, you can admire these "engineering works of art" from the side through the fence. It is impossible to get close to them, excursions to the object are not made.

Radio telescope RT-70 (P-2500) in Molochnoye

Another miracle of engineering, the RT-70 radio telescope (P-2500), is located just three kilometers from Molochnoye. on the way to the village Vitino. This is a huge radio telescope with a mirror diameter of 70 meters and an area of 2500 square meters, and has unique characteristics: in addition to receiving signals for the purpose of studying space objects, it is also able to send powerful radio signals in order to then analyze the reflected radiation. In addition to the RT-70, only one other radio telescope in the United States has the same capabilities. Unfortunately, it is also impossible to get on it, you can only watch this hulk from afar.

Therapeutic Airchinskoe Lake in the village of Vitino

Less than a kilometer from the center of Vitino there is Airchinsky lake or estuary, bottom mud which is officially recognized as therapeutic. During your vacation, you can use this gift of nature for free for cosmetic or therapeutic procedures. But since there is no infrastructure for mud treatment, you will have to extract mud from the bottom yourself and carry out procedures in the Wild on the shore. However, it is quite simple to do this: you do not have to dig pits or wells, but simply with your hands or an improvised object to go deeper below the silt level by a few centimeters, and get fresh black mud from there. If you go a little further, you can get a blue shade of dirt, which is considered more useful for cosmetic purposes. However, it is worth remembering that self-treatment with mud is not recommended by specialists, and therefore it is worth adhering to at least simple rules, which you can read about here - about therapeutic mud in the Crimea and how to use them

Museum "marine curiosities" in Shtormovoe

This is a unique Museum of its kind, the exhibits of which are unusual objects washed ashore by the sea. The idea is to show how nature in the face of the sea can become an artist, creating almost objects of art. Of course, in fact, the exhibits are far from the objects of art, but the stones, for many centuries or even millennia, turned by waves to The Shape of the head of an alien, a bun and the like, can not but surprise. The exhibits in the museum are both man-made (stones, shells) and man-made (bottles, ceramics, even chairs), but changed beyond recognition during their stay at sea.

Visiting the museum includes accompanying a guide who tells informative and interesting stories, and involves visitors in fantasies about what this or that exhibit looks like. There are also master classes for children on making handicrafts-souvenirs.

Therapeutic lakes Oyburskoye, Adzhibaychik and black mud

Fans of taking mud baths can go to one of the three salt lakes with therapeutic mud near the storm. Lake Oyburskoye is officially recognized as curative and is known for deposits of blue clay containing useful minerals, metals, salts and trace elements. It is believed that it cleanses and disinfects the skin, and therefore is actively used for cosmetic procedures. Next to it separated by an embankment road there is a small unnamed lake with black silt mud. And on the other side of the village there is another officially recognized healing Adjibaychik lake with black and Blue Mud. There is no infrastructure for carrying out medical procedures here, and therefore you will have to independently extract mud from the bottom, which is not difficult, since all the lakes are very small. Learn more about medicinal mud in Crimea and how to use it here.

Z.City or remains of "Kazantip" in Popovka

Many years ago, the festival of modern electronic music "Kazantip", known throughout the world, was held on the beach of Popovka. For the festival, structures and unusual art objects were built right on the shore, which have now become the main attraction on the Popovka resort. To walk among these strange objects, and at the same time relax on the excellent sandy beach, even come here from neighboring resorts, for example from Yevpatoria and Saki.

Today, some objects have been made into something like rides that you can climb and climb (but be careful), and some work as cafes and beach bars with music. And by the way, it will be interesting here not only for adults, but also for children who are very happy to climb the intricate structures of Z. City. Learn more about Z.City or remains of "Kazantip" and more photos here.

Cape and Peninsula Tarkhankut

Tarkhankut is one of the largest and most beautiful natural attractions of the Crimea. On the peninsula you can see the picturesque coastal landscapes, which stretch for almost 10 kilometers. Of course, Tarkhankut does not belong to Zaozernoye at all, because it is located almost 100 kilometers away from here. But it is convenient to visit it yourself on your own transport or go on an excursion for one day. Therefore, we include Tarkhankut in one of the places that are definitely worth visiting during your vacation, especially since it is completely free if you go on your own. Learn more about Tarhankut and how to visit it here.