How to get to the Golitsyn trail. Crimea
One of the most picturesque corners Crimean peninsula is a resort village. And its calling card is the so-called Golitsyn Trail, which is visited by all tourists who come to these heavenly places. The Golitsyn trail begins next to Green Bay.
Geographic coordinates of the Golitsyn trail on the map of Crimea GPS - N 44 49.515 E 34 54.933.
This trail was laid at the end of the 19th century by the owner of these places, Lev Golitsyn. Its length reaches 5.6 kilometers, each section of which opens up many local attractions to visitors. The duration of the walk along the Golitsyn trail is about 4-6 hours, but this time will fly by very quickly.The first thing you encounter on the excursion route is a grotto for storing wine or Chaliapin's grotto. This is a unique natural creation, the height and width of which exceeds 30 meters. Initially, this grotto was part of a Christian temple, and in the 19th century niches were built here to conveniently place wine bottles. This place also has excellent acoustics, so musical events are often held here on a specially equipped stage. By the way, at the beginning of the 20th century Chaliapin performed there, which gave rise to the name of the grotto. In the middle of the grotto there is a well with clean water, and at the point of contact between sea water and the rocky shore there is a huge block of stone, under which there is a tunnel.
The entire Golitsyn trail goes around Mount Koba-Kai, which is filled with gloomy gorges, stone chaos, cyclopean staircases created by the inhabitants of Taurida. And in some places, even particles of algae and coral are visible, the age of which exceeds 150 million years. Further, the Golitsyn trail comes to a point where magnificent views of the Blue Bay and Cape Kapchik open, on which there is a through cave about 80 meters long. And the next bay on the Golitsyn trail is called Golubaya. The water in it is very clean, and its color has a bluish tint. In this bay there is the Tsarsky Beach, where Emperor Nicholas II once rested.
At this point the equipped excursion route ends. The next stage is only accessible to brave tourists with a certain level of athletic training. Ahead of them lies the ascent to the top of Karaul-Oba. Less daring travelers return along the same Golitsynskaya trail, and the rest await a journey through the mountain tracts “Hell” and “Paradise”, along the Divannaya, Slon and Zub rocks, and, finally, along the bay called Kuklakskaya. You can also freshen up a little on the Golitsyn trail and drink water from the Anastasia spring. The entire journey along the Golitsyn Trail cannot be called easy, but the impressions of what you saw and the emotions received leave no time for feeling tired. Moreover, the local beauties are so unique that, having seen them, they remain forever in the memory of travelers. Golitsyn trail on the map of Crimea
Greetings! So summer left us, quietly closed the door behind it, but left many more sun rays. So that the parting would not be so sad, my friends and I went to Paradise (Paradise). This is what the resort village used to be called. New World, where the picturesque route is laid - the Golitsyn Trail. Yes, yes, exactly a picture! After all, a narrow path wandering between high rocks, at every turn, opens up an entire exhibition of natural paintings.
The Golitsyn Trail is not just a tourist attraction. This is a miniature of the entire peninsula, where there is: sea, hills, rocks, bays and relict forests. And also - 5 km of indescribable delight and active load!
I publish a review of the route at the end of September, since this month can safely be considered summer.
July and August this season were pretty exhausting with drought and heat. As soon as the heat subsided, a proposal came from a friend: “Let's go to the New World on the Golitsyn Trail!” Let's go...
It is difficult to say what the 2016 season was like. The Ministry of Resorts reports an increase in tourist flow by 27%, other resources provide their own data. Judging by the beaches and traffic jams on the highways, the season has taken place. And it’s not a matter of quantity, but of quality. What is more important is what kind of rest the guests of the peninsula received and how the treasury was replenished. Based on my observations, I can say that many catering establishments have remained in decline due to high prices. More to come velvet season, but certain conclusions can already be drawn...
And so, New World! Among the entire palette of Crimean beauties, this resort is always at the top of the list. The only negative, for me personally, is the number of people per square meter. I was sure that in the last days of August this hive would become freer, but alas. Thanks to its location, the coast of the New World is the last place to leave summer unless storms arrive ahead of schedule. A similar picture can be observed in the vicinity of Sevastopol, Yalta, Alushta and Sudak.
The cozy village of Novy Svet is located on the shores of Green Bay, protected on the northern and northwestern sides by a ridge mountain ranges, which creates a certain microclimate. The development of the resort is inextricably linked with history - characteristic buildings of the 19th century have been preserved to this day: the buildings of the winery and the residential building of Lev Golitsyn, the founder of domestic champagne winemaking. Today this entire territory is a state botanical reserve.
They decorate the surroundings and saturate the sea air with healing aromas: Sudak pine, fluffy oak, blunt pistachio, orchard tree, mackerel, sessile oak and abundant thickets of centuries-old juniper trees. 16 plant species of the New World are listed in the Red Book of Crimea and Russia.
Entertainment in Green Bay includes boating, other watercraft and flyboarding.
We arrived in the New World hoping for a weather forecast that promised long-awaited coolness and light rain. We don’t like walking in the mountains in the heat, but the report was not justified and by the time we arrived the sun reminded us of calendar summer...
Without wasting time, we headed to the starting position, paying 100 rubles for the route along the Golitsyn trail. This season, prices for visits to the natural reserves of Crimea have not been regulated - they were either introduced or cancelled. If the territory is well-groomed and all safety measures are observed, the entrance fee is quite appropriate, but this is just my opinion.
You can get to the Golitsyn trail in two ways: 1. from the side of the juniper grove in the village of Novy Svet. There is also a parking lot there (44.825568, 34.908785), close to the most interesting excursions. 2. From the beach in the New World. There is free and paid parking in the hangar, but to get to the trail you will need to go down to the beach. It took us about 15 minutes from the parking lot in the hangar to the beginning of the trail. Coordinates (44.825089, 34.915669)
The first picture in the natural museum is a view from the Golitsyn trail to Mount Sokol.
The big temptation was transparent sea water, which I wanted to plunge into. Our swimwear remained in the car, so we had to walk further, casting a longing glance at Green Bay...
Why is the trail called Golitsynskaya? Of course you know, but I’ll remind you... The former owner of the New World, Lev Sergeevich Golitsyn, back in 1912, ordered a walking path to be cut down along the slopes of Mount Koba-Kaya. An excellent gift for descendants, thanks to which thousands of tourists polish one of the most beautiful routes in Crimea with their feet.
The path goes higher and higher all the time, and the panoramic views become more and more beautiful...
Imagine with what titanic labor this road was paved.
A sharp turn behind a rocky ridge and now the picture changes.
The answer to the question “why is the bay called Green?” obvious...
A lucky chance is to be alone in Chaliapin's grotto. We were unlucky - we got stuck in a traffic jam and had to speed up the pace to overtake it.
The natural grotto has two names - “Golitsynsky” and “Chaliapin’s Grotto”. I was not a witness, but they say that Fyodor Ivanovich performed his famous arias here. Notable place suitable for a rest stop. On one side are cool niches, and on the other, huge boulders of a collapsed rock wall. Before the Yalta earthquake, the grotto looked different. In the depths of the grotto, Lev Golitsyn’s wine library... empty).
There is a rocky canopy hanging from above. The grotto is a great place to hide from the summer heat or autumn downpour, and relax while enjoying natural creation.
One sea, but from different angles there are such different shades.
Having cast a farewell glance at Green Bay and Sudak, we headed up the path towards Cape Kapchik and Robber Bay.
At this observation deck, tourist groups stop and, looking at Cape Kapchik, guess in its outlines either a fish, a sleeping girl, or an “unseen animal”...
Behind the Green Bay begins the Blue Bay.
In Crimea, in the vicinity of Simeiz, there is Mount Cat, but doesn’t Karaul-Oba look like a cat?) Do you see the ears sticking out behind Cape Kapchik?
The Golitsyn trail is not fenced everywhere - watch your children!
The Koba Kaya rock is a coral reef that has another name. Can you guess which one?)
The bottom off the coast of Robber Bay was visible from above. Not everyone is suitable for such a beach with large stones entering the sea.
The dusty and narrow path went up and down. In some areas we had to be especially careful. Take these crossings with sharp rocks into account when choosing shoes for the route.
If you are tired from a long excursion, you can return back in comfort or go to another coast. It is located behind Karaul-Oba, further on Morskoe.
Behind us is part of the route traveled along the Golitsyn Trail.
We reached a fork, the Golitsyn trail went to the right to Tsarskoe Beach, and to the left to Cape Kapchik. I persuaded my friends to go up to the cape and from there look at everything at once.
The road to Cape Kapchik has a slight long climb.
Despite the fact that Tsarsky Beach is closed, at the end of August it was full of vacationers, who were transported by pleasure ships and boats.
Behind the Royal Beach, or rather above it, another path begins. She walks along the slope and through a crevice in the rock to Karaul-Oba. I have already published many reports about this route. I recommend! , .
Dasha+Masha+Sasha... we understand what you left behind here...
From this point the nearest coast of Turkey is less than 300 km.
Having descended from Cape Kapchik, we headed to the finish line - the juniper grove.
The Golitsyn Trail or Golitsyn Trail is one of those attractions of Crimea that can be visited from year to year in different seasons. The natural idyll cannot get boring; on the contrary, every time you discover something new, previously unnoticed and mysterious.
The length of the route is about 5 km, but if you are in good physical shape, curiosity can take you much further... Therefore, take care of comfortable shoes, a light snack and water, comfortable clothes (in the summer - a hat, in the off-season - a light windbreaker, in cold weather a jacket , which will save you from dampness and piercing wind).
When visiting the reserve, you must comply with all fire and environmental safety requirements; you are allowed to use only the marked route. Violation of requirements carries administrative or criminal liability.
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In 1912, the founder of Crimean winemaking, Lev Sergeevich Golitsyn, was preparing to welcome Emperor Nicholas II, who was traveling along the coast on the yacht “Standart” with his family, to his estate Paradise. The hospitable host wanted to treat the honorary visitors to sparkling wine in his cellars, for which purpose he ordered a wide, convenient road to be cut into the coastal rocks leading to a deep grotto where hectoliters of champagne were stored. But this seemed not enough, the trail continued further along the coast to the foot of Mount Karaul-Oba.
What to see
The Golitsyn Trail is a charming route for lovers beautiful views, fresh air and vintage sparkling wine. It begins at the foot of Mount Eagle on the shores of Green Bay and quickly leads to the entrance to a deep grotto, where the wine cellars were located. The cave has extraordinary acoustics; they say that during Chaliapin’s performance under its arches, the sound of a mighty voice broke a bottle of champagne. Here travelers can relax with a glass of excellent wine.
Another legend is associated with the phrase of Nicholas II that after tasting, a new world was revealed to him. Golitsin immediately renamed the estate, so the famous village of Novy Svet appeared on the map of Crimea.
Further the trail leads through a juniper grove to Cape Kapchik, a narrow isthmus with numerous caves. One of them, the Robber, even pierces him right through. Unfortunately, tourist access there is now closed due to the threat of landslides. But the other beauties are more than enough to fill the soul with sincere admiration.
The excursion program ends here, but you can go further. The paths become less well-groomed, the slopes become wilder. Eventually the descent leads to a secluded beach, called Tsarsky because of its inaccessibility and rare clear water.
Practical information
How to get there: by car from Sudak along the P35 road or by bus No. 5.
The founder is considered to be Prince Lev Golitsyn (1912). In fact, she was already here, he just ennobled her. This amazing place, characterized by stunning landscapes. An opportunity to see the most beautiful surroundings of Sudak.
This is not only a natural, but also a historical landmark of the resort, where Emperor Nicholas II himself loved to spend time. Some tourists even call the walk along the trail “imperial”. In addition to the ruler, the famous Fyodor Chaliapin, a friend of the prince and winemaker, was here.
Historical facts, legends
Before Golitsyn equipped the trail with convenient stone steps, observation platforms and fences in 1912, it was an ordinary road. It led to a Christian monastery located in one of the grottoes.
In its original form, the Golitsyn trail did not last long, only 15 years. In 1927, during the Yalta earthquake, some areas were destroyed. For many years, no one addressed the issue of restoring this tourist route. Only in the 80s of the last century did restoration work begin.
Whether the singer F. Chaliapin and Nicholas II were here is a moot point. Many historians claim that he never visited these places. At the same time, Chaliapin's grotto is here.
The story of how the prince’s friends decided to joke with him after he talked about the method of testing champagne is considered a legend. They shook the bottle thoroughly and invited Golitsyn to open it. As a result, he “took a shower of champagne” and doused one of the walls of the grotto. In the place where the sparkling wine splashed, ancient frescoes appeared. Today there is no confirmation of this story, but it is still interesting.
Why is the trail attractive?
The road starts right in the village, near Green Bay, at the foot of Mount Eagle. The total length of the route is about 5 kilometers. After walking a little along the steps, you will climb one of the observation platforms. It looks good from there. Enjoy the surrounding landscape, go further to the famous, second name - Chaliapin. It was in it that the prince stored wines made at his own factory.
Golitsyn's Grotto In general, the grotto was formed by Mother Nature, but the thirty-meter height in some places and the constant temperature made the cavity an ideal storage facility. Further the path will lead to the cliffs of the Khoba-Kaya rock, Cape Kapchik. By the way, the exit to the hill passes over the underwater cave “Legend”. You won't be able to get into it with a guide. But if you have climbing experience, a flashlight and a reliable friend, you can explore it yourself.
Another amazing place on the Golitsyn trail is the famous one, equipped by the prince with steps, stained glass windows and a forged door. If you get pretty tired, I recommend going down to the Blue Bay. It was on this beach that Nicholas II loved to spend time. Afterwards, you can return to the village or go further to, famous for its tree-like five-meter junipers aged from 3 to 4 thousand years.
Going on a hike along the most popular hiking trail Crimea, be sure to wear sports shoes (sneakers). Flip flops won't work. Walking on rocks in such shoes can be dangerous. Especially after the rain. On a hot day, take care of your hats. And also drinking water. There are no springs or shops here. So it’s worth planning everything in advance.
How to get (get there) to the Golitsyn trail
First you need to get to the village that is part of . You can do this from the Sudak bus station by bus number five. The trail starts near the bus station. You can get here by sea, even from Yalta or Alushta.
Autotourists are guided by the coordinates on the map in a GPS navigator. By the way, if you don’t have your own car, you can do it without any problems. In my opinion, traveling by car is much more interesting, and sometimes even more profitable. Coordinates and map at the bottom of the page.
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Exact location on the map, GPS coordinates:
Paid: 44.825021, 34.915951
For free: 44.825749, 34.908658
According to reviews of most travelers, the Golitsyn trail is the most amazing, enchanting, unique place in all of Crimea. Amazing landscapes, interesting story, heady fresh air remain in the memory for a long time and attract you back like a magnet. Have a pleasant, unforgettable holiday!
