Travel to Crimea!

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Today I want to write you about top event in Crimea this summer. This event that comes very soon is Prime Yalta Rally 2011. The rally in Yalta is Ukraine’s second biggest sporting event behind the Euro 2012 football tournament and many celebrities and VIPs will be attending. Yalta will receive such guests as Xavier Gavory and Jean-Pierre Nicolas. All the preparations as the president of Prime Yalta Rally says are going to the plan. Hopefully all the guests receive only positive emotions and do not want to leave the Crimean Monte Carlo, the city of Yalta. So this summer do not miss a really interesting race, on 2-4 th of June.

You can also read about Yalta Rally 2011 here

Another unforgetful emotions you can receive while visiting in the area of Yalta Nikitsky Botanical Garden, here is an information about seasonal exhibitions The seasonal flower exhibitions in Crimea

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Nikitsky Botanical Garden, Chrysanthemums exhibition

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When you come to the Crimea don’t miss the opportunity of visiting its Southern coast, which is popular not only because of lots wonderful sightseeing objects, but the unique Crimean flora. To obtain a deeper insight into Crimean flora you must go to the Nikitsky Botanical Garden.

HOW TO GET

The Nikita (small village where the garden is situated) is only 16 km from Yalta. To get the Garden in Nikita (from Simferopol) you can by marshrutka (mini bus) which goes from Simferopol railway station to Yalta, or by trolleybus ( the departure from railway station in Simferopol ), it will take much more longer, the trolleybuses are very slow. You should also remember that the entrance to the Nikitsky Botanical Garden not right at the bus stop, it will take about 20 minutes to reach it. The way back will take even more, when you finish your visit to Nikitsky Botanical Garden, you’ll be almost at the seashore of Black sea. More »

Today I’ve read in National Geographic a very nice decribtion about Crimea, so would like to share it with you.

The Black Sea coast of Ukraine’s Crimean peninsula remains a mystery to most travelers. With its subtropical climate, underwater grottos, South Shore seaside resorts (including Yalta, Simeiz, Alushta, Koreiz, and Gurzuf), Russian imperial palaces, and dramatic white limestone backdrops, this former “Russian Riviera” of the Soviet era attracts savvy European visitors searching for a less crowded, close-to-home Mediterranean alternative.
Beyond the stress-reducing mineral spas, palm trees, vineyards, bike trails, and secluded beaches, the coast is a significant cultural crossroads blending ancient Greek and Roman, Byzantine, Russian, Tatar, and modern Crimean history and architecture. Visit the terrestrial and underwater ruins at the ancient city of Khersoness (4th-12th century B.C.), the neo-Gothic Swallow’s Nest castle perched 130 feet (40 meters) above the sea near Yalta, and the Livadia Palace near Yalta—home of the last of the Russian tsars and site of the Big Three’s (Churchill, Roosevelt, Stalin) 1945 Yalta Conference.

source: national geographic «20 best trips of 2011″

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From April 15th to May 1st, Yalta‘s Nikita Botanical Garden is the site of the Crimea’s finest Spring Flower Parade.

During the two week festivities, over 150 different tulips varieties will bloom. Many of the tulip breeds on display are unique to the gardens, and can be found no where else. The Nikita Botanical Gardens have been growing tulips since its foundation, and modern cultivation and annual tulip selection has been a speciality for more than 50 years.

During the festival’s Tulip Parade, the honorific title of Flower King will be bestowed upon the year’s best tulip breed. Don’t miss the dazzling colors of this year’s Spring Flower Parade.

to read about seasonal flower exhibitions at Nikita Botanical Garden here

The Nikitsky Botanical Garden in Southern Part of Crimea

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During Yalta Rally 2011 on 2-4 June, abour 300 thousand international tourists are expected to visit Crimea, announced Tourism Minister of Autonomous Republic of Crimea Georgy Psarev. According to his words these days rally teams and their fans from near 30 countries come to Yalta  – there are represented almost all the continents.

15 best race teams in this serie and 80 Ukranian teams  have already confirmed their participating in Yalta Rally 2011, sai the president of Automobile Federation of Ukraine.

WRC 2010 Super 2000 silver medalist put into the season calendar his arrival at Prime Yalta Rally event. Talented Swedish driver Patrik Sandell is going to participate in 7 events of Intercontinental Rally Challenge on Škoda Fabia Super 2000.

28 years old Swede has participated in the World Rally Championship since 2006. 2010 was a very successful year for him when he became second in WRC (Super 2000).

In 2011season Patrick Sandell made his first start in IRC in May and will begin his struggle on rally «Tour de Corse» in France. Then he plans to come to Ukraine at Prime Yalta Rally, then will start racing at Geko Ypres Rally, Belgium and at Sata Rallye Acores, Portugal, then he goes to Czech Republic to Barum Czech Rally Zlin, RACMSA Rally of Scotland, England and to the final event of the season to Cyprus Rally, Cyprus.

Concerning his plans for 2011 season he stated: “IRC was the perfect solution for us this year because the competition in Super 2000 class becomes much harder. It is so tough that sometimes for prizes in the race compete from 10 to 15 crews. And it makes to keep myself in good shape and pay more and more time training in order to receive invaluable experience and improve my skills. “

Prime Yalta Rally 2011 Programm (sourse yaltarally.com)

13:00 Yalta and Livadiya Special Stages
15.00 Pre-rally press-conference
17.00 Prime Yalta Rally 2011 Opening Ceremony at Yalta’s waterfront with the participation of all teams, VIP guests and Media representatives
20.00 Concerts by Ukrainian and Russian celebrities at Yalta’s waterfront
22:00 PRIME presents: Ukrainian party for VIP guests

June, 3rd

09.00 – 18.00 Rally (6 Special Stages near Ai-Petri Mountain)
19.00 Press-conference on the Day results
20.00 Concerts by Ukrainian and Russian celebrities at Yalta’s waterfront
22.00 Luxury Club. Party for VIP guests

June, 4th

09.00 Rally (6 Special Stages near Alushta place)
18.00 Final press-conference
19.00 Closing Ceremony, awarding ceremony. Fireworks
21.00 Concerts by Ukrainian and Russian celebrities at Yalta’s waterfront
23.00 Gala cocktail party for VIP guests, journalists and sportsmen

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The main Crimean resort regions:

The South Coast of the Crimea is the territory between Phoros and Alushta.
Its unique climatic factors are conditioned by the protection from the cold northern air streams movement.

This region has an extensive transport network, beautiful beaches, luxurious hotels, expensive restaurants and entertainment of different kind. It is rich in sights. Only in Greater Yalta there are more than 500 historic, cultural and architectural objects. Among them are aristocrats’ mansions, palaces and parks. The South Coast used to be the most favourite place of recreation for the Russian aristocracy and Soviet state elite, including M. S. Gorbachjov.

The West Coast (Yevpatoria and Saki) is the most well-known climatic, balneological and mud resort. Yevpatoria is the largest in the CIS health resort for children (73% of holiday makers are children). There are also a lot of sandy beaches in this region.

The Eastern Crimea is the coastline from Alushta to Feodosia.
This region is famous for its pebble beaches as well as for the most interesting natural and historic objects (Sudak, Novy Svet, Karadag). It is popular for quite modest prices in comparison with the South Coast.

Sevastopol is the region where the recreation near the sea can be successfully combined with sightseeing. There are numerous curiousities of historic and natural character including the biggest Soviet military base.

Bakhchisaray region is the region which is sometimes called «Crimean Switzerland». It has a lot of unique historic and architectural sights, «mountain towns», relics of Moslem architecture. It owns all necessary conditions for mountain tourism, hunting and fishing tours.

At the same time less traditional places of recreation are becoming more and more popular. It is the territory of the West Coast of the peninsula. Among them are such places as Peschanoje, Nikolajevka, the west- eastern part of the Crimea with its unique natural objects. These are the Cape Tarkhankut and Kerch peninsula. The latter combines the appeal of historic and natural objects ( Kazantip, Pantikopeya, Kerch ) with modern vacation entertainment. The largest dance floor in Europe is situated there in Scholkino, in the building of the former nuclear power station. What is also of particular interest that the recreation there is considerably cheaper than in other regions.