Crimea Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
Eastern European peninsula, in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov, disputed between Ukraine (de jure) and Russia (de facto)
About Crimea
This region features many landscapes: Crimean steppe (or prairie) to the East and North, Feodosia's sandy beaches, undulating hills of vineyards and fruit trees, castles reminiscent ofBavariacling to cliffs plunging into the warm sea and there are forested mountain ranges with fabled cave cities to the West. Crimea observes Moscow Standard Time (MSK). Ruth Maclennan's filmTheodosiais a good introduction to the place of Crimea in the Russian psyche. When you get to Crimea you can buy the local guide bookTime to Come to Crimea!(in English andRussian) at one of the many small booths on the street. The weather in Crimea during the summer season is very much Mediterranean. Expect relatively hot weather and lots of thunderstorms that come and go. Hot and very humid at night. In the winter snow
Top Attractions in Crimea
Explore the best things to see and do in Crimea:
- ★Koktebel Jazz Festival
Crimea Travel Guide Sections
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