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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…
The quarry lake near Inkerman is one of Crimea’s more atmospheric places to explore: pale limestone walls, still blue-green water and traces of old underground…
Yalta is often introduced through Anton Chekhov’s white dacha, but the city’s museum scene extends far beyond that famous literary address. Palaces, writers’…
The Botanical Gardens of the Crimea State University are a quieter alternative to the region’s famous palaces, beaches and mountain viewpoints. Located in…
Crimea combines limestone plateaux, warm coastal air and broad views over the Black Sea, creating several memorable settings for a tandem paragliding flight.…
Simferopol is often treated as a stop between Crimea’s airport, railway routes and seaside towns, yet its food culture deserves time of its own. The city’s…
On the southern coast of Crimea, where the Black Sea meets the foothills of the Crimean Mountains, a sprawling white-stone residence rises among cypress groves…
The Black Sea coast of Crimea is a stretch of shoreline that rarely features on Australian travel itineraries, yet for visitors seeking warm water, mountain…
The small coastal town of Novy Svet on Crimea's southern Black Sea coast is home to one of the most storied wine estates in Eastern Europe. Tucked between the…