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Crimea stretches for hundreds of kilometres along the Black Sea, with a southern fringe of cliffs, hidden sea caves, pebble coves and shallow turquoise bays…
Simferopol is often treated as Crimea’s transport hub rather than a place to spend an evening. That undersells the city. Once the day-trippers have left for…
Perched dramatically on a narrow cliff of the Aurora Cape near Yalta, the Swallow's Nest has become one of the most photographed structures along the Black Sea…
The Crimean War of 1853 to 1856 reshaped European politics and left one of the most concentrated military heritage landscapes anywhere in the former Russian…
Australians have a natural affinity for dramatic coastlines, from the Twelve Apostles along the Great Ocean Road to the sandstone formations of the NSW south…
On the western edge of the Crimean peninsula, where the Black Sea laps against soft sandstone cliffs and steppe grasses roll inland, the small city of…
Greater Yalta combines Black Sea views, subtropical gardens, mountain air and historic estates with a growing collection of high-end wellness stays. The area…
Sudak’s rugged shoreline, clear coves and warm summer water create an appealing setting for a boat trip in search of Black Sea dolphins. Excursions usually…
Crimea’s foothills create a beautiful transition between the Black Sea coast and the higher Crimean Mountains. In spring and early summer, open slopes,…
Balaclava is one of Crimea’s most atmospheric coastal towns, shaped by a narrow harbour, steep hills and a long maritime history. A walk beside the water is an…