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Veles F-2, Simferopolskaya 96A, tel. (+380) 6569 4 45 99, veles081@
rambler.ru, www.veles.inform-plus.com. Only a few years old, this very
modern pension is only 100 meters from the sea and has a large heated pool
surrounded by exquisitely landscaped gardens. The restaurant offers Russian,
European, and seafood dishes. We are not sure if the pension is open in the off
season as the staff seemed to have no interest in being in this publication, and
couldn‘t be bothered to answer any questions. Still, it looks like a nice place.
Q23 rooms (1 single 170 - 400Hr, 8 doubles 200 - 620Hr, 6 triples 220 - 780Hr,
4 junior suite 280 - 840Hr, 4 suite 350 - 1320Hr).
Apartments
Yevpatoriya Apartments tel. (+380) 50 331 50 28, val@ciac.biz. Lo-
cated throughout Yevpatoriya are several modern and luxurious apartments. In
addition there are some complete houses that can be rented whole or by the
room. The operation is run by Val, an Australian of Russian decent. He is also
available as a translator/guide and does excursions not just in the Yevpatoriya
area, but all of Crimea including visits to the very little known “lost cities‘ of
Crimea. Give him a call; it will be well worth your effort!
Yevpatoriya is one of the most ancient cities on the territory of
Ukraine, with a history dating back more than 25 centuries. We will
try our best to summarize the fascinating history of a place where
nomadic tribes once fought and the servants of the Crimean khans
raced with urgent messages...
Kerkinitida is the most ancient name of Yevpatoriya. In the 4th century
BC Greeks from Miletus came on the shore of the modern territory of
Yevpatoriya. Presumably, one of the leaders in the new settlement
was someone called Karkin, after whom the settlement was named.
The name was later changed to Kerkinitida. Hecataeus of Miletus,
Herodotus, Pliny, and Mela mentioned Kerkinitida in their works.
The second name of the city was received from the Tartars. In 13th
century, late at night on the shore of the Kalamitskiy Bay the Tartar
horsemen appeared. They saw lights in the windows of the houses
that appeared to them as huge eyes, winking pleasantly to tired
riders. One of the Tartar horsemen cried out: “Gez”, which means
“an eye” and another added “ev” that means “a house”. So the city
was then known as Gezlev.
The present day name came from the Greeks again. During the winter
of 108-107 BC, Diophantus defeated the army of the Scythian king
Palak and entrenched his army in North-Western Crimea. To gain
control over this part of Crimea, Diophantus built a fortress and
named it in honor of Mithridates, Yevpator.
Nowadays, Yevpatpriya is well known for its beaches, which are
famous for clean and soft golden sand, clear clean water and a
gently sloping bottom.
Two Yevpatoriya beaches even received an international certificate
of quality “Blue Flag” and became the first in Ukraine to receive this
quality certificate.
The city lives its own special, sunny life, waking at night to open-air
restaurants, bars, and falling asleep in the morning on the golden
sand. After the high season period, open-air venues shut down
and long autumn with rains and storms begins. Sometimes winter
comes into the city. But mostly spring comes right after autumn, and
primroses bloom in December. Yevpatorians again put in order the
beaches and cafes and are looking forward to meeting and welcoming
the new hot summer and flocking tourists.
Pensions
Dolce Vita C-4, Tokareva 6, tel. (+380) 6569 6 07 29, dolce.evp@gmail.
com, www.dolcevitacrimea.com. Truly a “family-oriented pension” with a large
play area and supervision for children. Located very near the sea with a sandy
beach just 5 minutes away. Visiting the beach is included in the price and there
are tents and beach chairs available. The Café offers home cooking and it is excel-
lently designed with a fountain. The pension is only open during the high season
and is closed from October until the end of April Q (doubles 350 - 1250Hr, triples
550 - 1400Hr, quads 650 - 1550Hr, additional bed 100 - 150Hr, baby bed 20Hr).
Korall Alley of Friendship 16, Zaozernoe, tel. (+380) 6569 2 14 51/(+380)
50 723 00 39, koral-evp@mail.ru, www.hotel-korall.biz. The Korall (Coral) is a
lovely refurbished hotel just outside of Yevpatoriya only 10 minutes from the sea.
The colour theme of the complex is red coral. All rooms are beautifully decorated,
some with an excellent sea view. There are 2 banquet halls holding 45 and 250
people for special occasions and a conference hall for 50. The restaurant offers
Ukrainian and Tatar dishes and there is a ‘steak house‘. The “Honey Bar” offers
flavourful teas with the Crimean and Carpathian honey. There are 3 outdoor pools, a
sauna and billiards. There are 38 rooms and the pension is open year round. Prices
start from 150Hr. per person in the off season to 340 in the high season. It is cer-
tainly a good deal for such a lovely relaxing holiday. Q38 rooms (38 Total rooms ).
Liana B-5, Kositskogo 5, liаna_2009@ukr.net, www.liana-evpatoria.com.
This lovely place is open year round with a heated pool and just a couple of minutes
from lovely sandy beaches. The restaurant actually has an English menu and of-
fers Crimean specialities. Extra services include a Russian bath, Finnish sauna, a
fitness room, message, and a billiards room. There is also a large hall available for
conference, banquets, and special occasions. There are 23 standard rooms, 17
one room apartments and 3 very large luxury apartments. Q23 rooms (singles
250 - 400Hr, doubles 450 - 800Hr, apartments 800 - 1650Hr).
Liga-club Druzhby alley 76, Zaozerne, tel. (+380) 6569 2 22 66/(+380)
67 278 62 58, ligaclub2@gmail.com, www.liga-club.com.ua. This guarded
apartment resort is located just outside Yevpatoriya in a health resort area called
Zaozernoe. It is composed of several complexes of Apartments, fully equipped
and lavishly furnished. There is a pool, billiards, a fitness room and sauna, and a
children‘s area. There is a restaurant for those who prefer not to use their very
modern kitchens. While there is no specialized medical treatment offered, guests
may make use of the wonderful treatment facilities offered at Mayak which is just
down the road. Q (Studio suite 365 - 890Hr, Double suite 435 - 985Hr).
Oasis F-2, Simferopolskaya 99B, tel. (+380) 65 694 50 00, korsar99@list.
ru, www.oasis-hotel.info. Johnny Depp would feel at home here in this pirate
theme pension. Built in 2008 with high quality and environmentally materials.
Open year round with a lovely summer terrace in season. If you aren‘t going to
stay here, at least visit the ‘le Corsair‘ tavern with a beautiful view of the sea just
a few meters away. The cuisine is European and moderately priced. Don‘t forget
to have a conversation with the white cockatoo, Morgan. Q27 rooms (14 doubles
170 - 790Hr, 12 triples 280 - 850Hr, 1 apartment 480 - 1530Hr).
Planeta B-4, Kositskogo 29/73, tel. (+380) 6569 2 80 70/(+380) 6569
2 83 84, pansionatplaneta@gmail.com, www.planeta-crimea.com. This
pension is equipped with a unique air conditioning system and a common drink-
ing water treatment. In addition, there are two wells: artesian spring and mineral
water spring “Planet”. There is medical centre with modern diagnostic equipment
and major medical facilities. You can not only a good rest but also improve your
health. The staff is friendly and speak some English though the restaurant menu is
only in Russian. Some of the many extras include: A winter garden with a fountain
and a terrarium greenhouse; a mini-zoo; an artificial pond with swans; Swimming
pool and sauna. Q144 rooms (doubles 300 - 960Hr, junior suites 450 - 1360Hr,
suites 600 - 1760Hr).
Trekhgorka E-2, Revolyutsii 21, tel. (+380) 6569 3 23 42/(+380) 6569
4 32 23, bh-trehgorka@mail.ru, www.trehgorkaresort.com. Trekhgorka is
an unusual boarding house, located at the city waterfront in Tereshkovoy, the old
part of town. Near the main building of the hotel begins a unique excursion - coach
trip route “Little Jerusalem”, is recommended to visit several UNESCO declared
architectural monuments. The face of the buildings was built in the early twentieth
century. Pension belongs to one of Russia‘s oldest textile manufacturing compa-
nies, “Trekhgornaya Manufacture”. The interior has original paneling manufactured
at this plant. It has its own patio with manicured lawns and flowerbeds, playground,
gazebos and BBQ facilities Tasty and quality food is served in the restaurant on
the terrace with beautiful sea views. For Sports fans, bicycles, billiards, table tennis
and various water sports. There is sunbathing and swimming at the beach. Open
year round. Q19 rooms (19 Total rooms ).
Health resorts
Burevistnik (Medical Rehabilitation Centre) A-5, Morozova 7/13,
tel. (+380) 6569 6 07 84, byrevistnik1@gmail.com. This sanatorium is run
by the Ministry of Internal Affairs is located in an ecologically clean area midway
between the Black Sea and Lake Moinaki treatment. The 2 and 3 storied buildings
are located in a beautiful park. The rooms are not fancy, but clean and well kept.
There is a set ‘healthy‘ meal served 3 times a day in the restaurant. Treatment:
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system, central and peripheral nervous system,
respiratory organs, male and female genitalia, otolaryngological diseases, and
diseases of the skin. It is open year-round at affordable prices. The resort offers
movies, concerts, lectures, talks, dances and discos. The club operates a library,
billiard room, rental of sports and beach equipment, and has a chess club. There is a
playground, gym, health path routes. There is a private sandy beach, gradually turn-
ing into flat seabed located 200 meters from the health centre. It is equipped with
tents, showers, changing rooms, lounges. There are also boats and catamarans.
Children sanatorium of Defence Ministry of Ukraine D-3, Duvanovs-
kaya 21, tel. (+380) 6569 3 14 00/(+380) 6569 2 80 35, lekar@evpatoria.
com. The Children‘s health centre is located 50 meters from the sea, in the centre
of Yevpatoriya, in the depths of a large shady park, the area which protects the
body from the noise of the city resort with an abundance of waterfront entertain-
ment. There are 1 and 2 bed rooms as well as double rooms. There are 5 meals
a day and special food may be requested. There is a sandy beach with organised
activities. Also a children‘s playground, volleyball court, tennis courts, saunas three
therapeutic pools with thermal water, summer theatre, school, pleasure boat. Since
1951, the sanatorium and surgical department have carried complex operations
and have gained vast experience in providing surgical care to sick children with
osteo-articular tuberculosis and polio. There is also the treatment of diseases
of the musculoskeletal system, upper respiratory tract, allergic upper respiratory
tract and skin, cerebral palsy and obstetrical, traumas of the central and peripheral
nervous systems, and more. 750 beds, prices for 2012 season were not available.
Mayak Children Centre Druzhby alley 107, Zaozernoe, tel. (+380) 6569
2 14 38, mayak2500@mail.ru, www.dsocmayak.com. This sanatorium is
located on the Black Sea in a suburban area of Zaozernoe, and is open for foreign-
ers by advanced booking. It is ideally situated, away from industrial facilities and
highways. The 52 hectares of protected areas have a large park, sports areas
and playgrounds, cultural and shopping centres. Individual heat and water supply
provides stable operation at any time of year. The “lighthouse” includes a children‘s
sanatorium for 550 places summer health camp for 200 people, one may select
the optimal conditions for accommodation, recreation and treatment of patients
according to their desire and capacity. There is also a special treatment at Mayak
that is quite unique; “horse therapy” for children. Extra amenities include; a chil-
dren‘s pool, a pharmacy, hairdresser, beauty salon, shop, mini market, bar, summer
bar, beauty salon, restaurant, summer restaurant, hire water bikes, beach rides,
computer classes. There is internet and Wi-Fi available and satellite TV. Beach - The
resort is situated on the coast. There is a private sandy beach (1500m), sports
complex with five volleyball courts, two soccer fields, four basketball courts, tennis
court, gym, gym winter. There are 12 buildings with a total capacity of 1550 beds.
Prices range from 150Hr-570Hr. a person per night.
Mriya (Dream) B-4, Gorkogo 40, tel. (+380) 6569 3 32 94/(+380) 6569 3
32 94, san-mriya@evpatoria.com, www.mriya.pz.gov.ua. Mriya means dream
in Ukrainian and the beautiful landscaping is certainly of a dream like quality with
lovely gardens, pool, and fountains. There are 500 species of plants from the
Nikita Botanical Gardens. Founded by the Railway Union in 1960, Mriya is now
open to the public. It is open year round with seasonal discounts and specializes
in the treatment of Children from June to August. Many different treatments are
available both for children and adults. There are 3 new buildings which are modernly
decorated. Aside from the restaurant serving nutritious food, there are: bars, a
shopping centre, winter and summer clubs, hairdresser, library, an indoor pool, a
fitness centre, sports fields, saunas, and billiards. The sanatorium has two sandy
beaches, well-furnished, equipped with sun loungers, sunshades, summer showers,
drinking fountains, toilets, medical centre, and bars. The resort also hosts its own
church. 10 buildings total with 950 beds in the high season and 350 beds in the
low season. Q (standard 220 - 330L, suite 300 - 1100L, apartment 900 - 1370L).
Oren-Krym C-3, Frunze 17, tel. (+380) 6569 3 66 80, oren-box@mail.ru,
www.oren-krim.ru. This is a multifunctional medical centre and hotel a couple of
minutes from the sea and amusement areas. Specialists can help to choose indi-
vidual treatment programmes. It seems that there are many treatments available
here for a wide variety of ailments. One needs to check with ones doctor before
making a booking. There are two swimming pools, sauna, playground, volleyball,
mini-football, tennis court, library, and bar. The hotel maintains its own sandy beach
with boat rides and water sports available to guests. Additional entertainment
includes the showing of movies, themed dance nights, various competitions, and
concerts. The sanatorium has a large library and computer lab with internet ac-
cess. Coach trips are available to several southern coast destinations of Crimea;
Sevastopol, Yalta, Bakhchisarai and others. Q200 rooms (doubles 248 - 496Hr).
Pobeda (Victory - Sanatorium for Parents with Children) C-4, Frunze
4, tel. (+380) 6569 6 01 16, market@pobeda.org, www.pobeda.org. Open
during the high season only, this huge complex is just a 1 minute walk from the sea.
Many treatments are offered here. Among the spa specialties are; aroma therapy,
Hydomassage, ozone bubble bath, sauna, and Hamam (Turkish bath). There is also
a fitness centre, beauty salon, pool and dolphinarium. There are three dining rooms
with a total capacity of 600 seats. For adults there is a system of custom menus
and all kinds of dietary meals, and special children‘s menu. Particular attention
is given to travelers who are on diets, taking into account major and associated
diseases. Q432 rooms (singles 80 - 290Hr, doubles 90 - 310Hr).
Smaragdovyi (Medical Rehabilitation Centre for Children) C-4,
Pushkina 49, tel. (+380) 65 693 20 00/(+380) 65 696 13 67, smarag-
dovy@evp.sf.ukrtel.net. Located in the heart of the resort and park area of the
city of Yevpatoriya, 400 meters from the sea and private beach. The territory of
the sanatorium is covered with many planted trees (blue spruce, cypress, cedar)
ornamental shrubs (Syrian rose, jasmine, hawthorn, juniper), and flower beds (roses,
peonies, gladioli, aquilegia), There are fully equipped children‘s playgrounds. The
sanatorium is open year round and specializes in the treatment of children aged
7 to 15 years with the diseases of ENT-organs, respiratory, musculoskeletal, and
cardiovascular and nervous systems. There is a branch for the treatment of par-
ents with children (children are accepted to the department from age 4). It offers
young guests: 3-storey building with rooms, a dining room, a school, a cinema, a
sports hall, games, sports, recreational activities and the celebrating of festivals.
Specially prepared meals are served 3 times a day for adults, and 5 times a day
for children. Q250 rooms (250 Total rooms ).
Zolotoi Bereg (Golden Beach) C-4, Mayakovskogo 2, tel. (+380) 6569
3 61 80, www.zolotoibereg.com. This sanatorium is right by the sea. It offers
treatment and prevention of diseases of the musculoskeletal system. These
include: physical therapy, mud baths, baths, massage, physiotherapy. For respira-
tory disease: physical therapy, UHF, electrophoresis of medicine, phonophoresis,
massage, exercise therapy, laser therapy, herbal teas, and special baths. There
is also treatment for diseases of the nervous system and other ailments. While it
is advertised as open year round, we could not persuade the guards to let us in.
One definitely needs to go through a travel agent. The rooms seem comfortable
and adequate. In the centre of the resort, is the pre-revolutionary mansion of one
of the richest Russian industrialists, Terentyev. Terentyev Cottage is one of the
most beautiful buildings in the resort .There is also a club-room, and a concert hall
for 320 seats. The resort is surrounded by a park. Here you will find the cypresses
and Crimean pine, hawthorn and oak, cedar, juniper and Lebanese, honey locust
and sycamore. Newly added is strawberry, persimmon, pomegranate trees.
Decorating the walkways are huge bushes of white roses. A few steps and you‘re
on the beach, with warm, soft sand. The sea-shore here forms a small bay with
shallow, warm water making it a safe natural swimming pool. Q (singles 300Hr,
doubles 330 - 350Hr, Additional bed 20Hr).
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Upmarket
Nevskiy bereg A-5, Kievskaya 57A, tel. (+380) 95 366 90 74/(+380) 6569
4 46 87, nevskiybereg@bk.ru, www.nevskybereg.info. This quaint cottage
settlement is located in the resort area between the salt lake Moinaki and the
Black Sea. The sea, mud, special mineral water and dry steppe air make it popular
year round. As with many hotels in this area, there is a wide variety of treatments
available for various illnesses and diseases. There are not just rooms to rent
here, but many lovely apartments with 3-4 bedrooms, all equipped with kitchen,
recreational areas, many bathrooms - the whole works. Prices range from 700Hr
per night for a single to 3500Hr per night for apartments. There are discounts
in the off season and the pool is heated year round. Q (doubles 700 - 1300Hr,
quads 900 - 1900Hr, vip cotteges 1900 - 3500Hr).
Tes Hotel C-3, Pushkina 16A, tel. (+380) 6569 4 91 20, teshotel.evpatoria@
gmail.com, www.tes-evpatoria.com. Only 2 years old, this modern hotel is near
the sea with a friendly staff. The hotel offers a restaurant, bar, conference rooms,
business services, a beach, boutique, games room for children, beauty salon, parking.
The health centre includes a magnificent aqua-thermal spa & wellness services,
with swimming pool, salt cave and cultural centre of the bath, medical rehabilitation
centre and children‘s club. The bars and restaurant offer a wide selection of beautifully
decorated dishes of Italian cuisine, seafood and exotic Asian dishes. The rooms are
made in an elegant style in soft light tones from clean modern materials, with high
ceilings, modern interiors, furniture and equipment. The rooms have all the neces-
sary conveniences for a restful stay. The hotel is open year round and has reduced
prices in the off season. Q62 rooms (Standard 790 - 1080Hr, Standard double
1100 - 1380Hr, Junior suite 1630 - 1950Hr, Suite 2500 - 2600Hr).
Ukraine Palace C-3, Frunze 42/19, tel. (+380) 6569 9 41 11/(+380)
6569 9 41 10, inform@ukrainepalace.com, www.ukrainepalace.com. A
very modern hotel, right in the Centre of Yevpatoriya only 5 minutes from the sea.
(Probably the best hotel in the area.) It is lavishly decorated, and all rooms are fully
equipped. The staff is very friendly and speaks English. The Dining room is very
formal and beautiful with a lovely mosaic floor and English menu. The cuisine is
European and Japanese. There is also the “Sky Bar” coloured in silver and white
restaurant interior with its airy ceilings and magic lights with a great panorama
view of Yevpatoriya and the sea. Banquets and special occasions can be arranged.
There is a lovely swimming pool and sunning area in the back. There is also a fit-
ness centre, and a very professional beauty salon. The very popular Versal disco
is adjacent to the hotel. Q133 rooms (singles 280 - 750Hr, doubles 400 - 850Hr,
Suite 500 - 1900Hr, Apartment 2800 - 3500Hr). hhhh
Mid-range
Imperia D-4, Tokareva 4B, tel. (+380) 6569 6 02 32/(+380) 6569 3 10
52, imperia2004@list.ru, www.imperia-hotel.com. Only a few years old, we
found this about the best deal in town. This hotel has all one could hope for. The
rooms are modern and comfortable, with everything included. The staff was warm
and friendly and spoke enough English to communicate well. There dining room is
2 storied and available for private functions. There is also a bowling alley and a
billiard room as well as a roof terrace/bar opens in the warmer weather. There is
a pool and the hotel is located just 1 minute from the sea. Q66 rooms (6 singles
310 - 610Hr, 52 doubles 400 - 850Hr, 2 junior suite 480 - 1100Hr, 4 suite 600 -
1500Hr, 2 apartment 850 - 2300Hr).
Budget
Korona C-4, Shevchenko 22, tel. (+380) 6569 4 45 05/(+380) 6569 2 81
94,, korona.evpatoria@gmail.com, www.korona-hotel.com. This moderate
priced hotel is very near the sea. This private hotel also specializes in the treat-
ment of ENT diseases such as chronic tonsillitis, without surgery. Also available
is a Russian Bath and facial treatments. There is a pool and many activities to
take part in including hang-gliding, jet ski, windsurfing, scuba diving. There are 66
rooms and as the hotel is open year round, there are off season discounts. Q66
rooms (doubles 310Hr, junior suite 450 - 520Hr).
Union C-3, Lenina 17A, tel. (+380) 6569 6 32 31, union-bowling@mail.ru,
www.union-hotel.com.ua. We had a bit of trouble finding the reception as it is
on the 3rd floor and there were no signs or lifts and no one could speak a word
of English. Only 3 years old, the complex is centrally located next to the Theatre
Square and is only 600 meters from the sea. There is bowling, billiards, cafes, a
beauty parlour and a massage parlour. The café -restaurant has a lovely décor
with a picture history of old Yevpatoriya on the walls. The café is open 24 hours
and is very moderately priced. Q13 rooms (singles 230 - 600Hr, junior suite 280
- 700Hr, suite 380 - 850Hr, additional bed 40 - 55Hr).
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P Air conditioning A Credit cards accepted B Terrace
T Child friendly L Guarded parking I Fireplace
V Home delivery U Facilities for the disabled S Take away
G Non-smoking areas E Live music
W Wi-Fi Internet access 6 Animal friendly
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Angel Cafe C-4, Frunze 13/35, tel. (+380) 99 209 20 93, fax (+380)
6569 2 83 00. A lovely Ukrainian café/restaurant with friendly smiling servers
in cute traditional costumes. The décor is “rustic Ukrainian”. There is a special
breakfast menu served from 10:00-12:00 for Hr.45 which we found quite satisfy-
ing. There is also a Business Lunch from 12:00-16:00 for just Hr.45. The regular
menu consists of Ukrainian and European dishes and is quite affordable. QOpen
08:00 - 24:00. Off season 09:00-23:00. PTNXSW
Anna Akhmatova D-3, Anny Akhmatovoy 21/16, tel. (+380) 6569 4
43 07, www.brsystem.org. This café is actually in the former residence of
the Russian and Soviet modernist poet of the same name. Some artefacts
and paintings of her are still there. In a way, the café is a shrine to her and her
poetry which have touched the lives of countless people around the world. The
café offers a wide assortment of desserts, salads, and main courses. There is
a wide assortment of tea for all tastes. There is a good selection of coffee and
an excellent wine list. The decor and atmosphere is reminiscent of the 1920‘s
and 30‘s with instrumental arrangements of songs from old popular films. There
is often live piano music from 19:00. There are sometimes literary evenings and
social events held in the café. QOpen 10:00 - 24:00. P
Budmo C-4, Frunze 13/35, tel. (+380) 6569 2 83 00. The restaurant is
located in a fairly new building with the atmosphere of the Ukrainian countryside.
The staff is dressed in traditional Ukrainian costumes and very friendly. There
are is an outside, covered area and a lovely indoor area for the off season. The
menu has great, affordable Ukrainian dishes. There is live music nightly and the
restaurant is closed on Tuesdays. QOpen 08:00 - 24:00. Off season 09:00-
23:00. PUIEBXSW
Chicago D-3, Revolyutsii 44, tel. (+380) 50 667 75 55/(+380) 6569 2
39 00. Centrally located just across the street from the park and waterfront.
The 1st room is of a “jazz décor”. It is bright and sunny and there are photos of
jazz musicians (from Chicago?) from the 30‘s and 40‘s There are several musi-
cal instruments on the wall. This room seats 32. The 2nd room is the “gangster
room” with photos of real and “Hollywood” villains on the walls. On each table is a
unique photo montage, a kind of “picture history” of life in the states in the 30‘s &
40‘s.This room seats 22. We eventually found a wide selection of salads, pasta,
and pizza. There is no English menu and no attempt was made to help us. After
deciding on Spaghetti Carbonara, (something we and the server understood),
we were told it would take at least 40 minutes. So we settled on a Greek salad &
the four season pizza. We thought we were playing it safe. The salad came with
vinegar on it, and the pizza had shellfish, two items we never order. The quality
was excellent and though a bit pricy for Evpatoria, it is well worth it- for those who
like vinegar and shellfish. QOpen 10:00 - 23:00. VNGSW
Crazy cafe D-3, Gogolya 17A, tel. (+380) 6569 2 70 86, www.pierplus.
com. This is indeed a crazy café. In the day time, it is a “family café”, complete
with games for children. At 22:00 it becomes a disco/night club sometimes
with go-go girls and a strip show. The staff is very pleasant and speaks English.
There is a very unique picture menu. At first glance we thought “Oh no-not sushi
again”. It turned out to be various Ukrainian salads dressed like sushi. There are
oodles of pizza to choose from, and cooked in a real stone pizza oven! We tried
the chicken pizza for 70Hr. and really enjoyed it. Another surprise is the movie
theatre/restaurant. Current action thrillers are shown (Russian sound track) and
anyone can watch-as long as a meal is ordered. The theater holds about a dozen
with comfy chairs and tables. QOpen 10:00 - 06:00. PA6VGSW
Dgeval E-2, Karayeva 10, tel. (+380) 95 493 55 95, www.odun-bazar.com.
This restaurant with its hospitality, food, and ethnic culture: is typical of the people of
the East. Here you will touch the gastronomic culture, taste and cuisine of the Crimean
Tatar. The decor is quite stunning. The staff wears traditional Tatar dress, are very
friendly and speak some English. While there is no English menu, there is a picture
menu of each item served. The server matches your picture to the Russian menu,
and presto-your order is taken. The prices are very reasonable with all sorts of unique
soups and salads for starters costing between 20Hr.-45Hr. It was so hard to choose
the main dish as there are many exotic dishes available. Not being nomads ourselves,
we passed on the horse dish. We settled on the “lamb ribs with dried apricots stewed
with vegetables “It was 80Hr. and very tasty and filling.During the summer season,
restaurant culinary tours are conducted. While we were there a TV cooking show
was taking place during our meal. QOpen 10:00 - 24:00. PTUIGBXS
Karama Café D-2, Karaimskaya 68, tel. (+380) 6569 3 30 35. Located
adjacent the Karaimski Kenasy Museum is the small Cafe Karaman. Here you can
try dishes of the Crimean Karaites. Such specialties are; cold buza the sourish-
sweet drink prepared from millet and wheat flour, and yantiki which are pies similar
to chebureks, fried without oil. There is also roast mutton and other unique dishes.
It is very comfortable, and there is an outside summer terrace. We have found it
a nice place to spend bleak winter afternoons eating pastries and drinking tea.
Koreiskiy Dvorik D-3, Kirova 7A, tel. (+380) 6569 2 46 59. This café is
well-known for its traditional Korean cuisine. The staff is very friendly yet it was
difficult to communicate as there is no English menu. That can all be overlooked as
one realizes that the chef is actually Korean. This is a simple Ukrainian restaurant
with Ukrainian and Korean cuisine. The prices are very affordable considering
that one is getting “the real thing”. There is a lovely outside terrace in the warm
seasons. QOpen 09:00 - 22:00.
Krem-Brule D-3, Lenin Park, tel. (+380) 98 485 38 62/(+380) 6569 4
33 93, www.pierplus.com. The Café is located on the second floor of the
entertainment complex „Dinopark.“ It is an interesting trip back to the fairly
recent past - the era of the Soviet Union. There are colorful posters, lamps, and
icons on the walls. The DJ mixer is designed as a large radio and the walls have
famous actors and celebrities. The waitresses dress as schoolgirls-pionerok and
guide you to the table. Each evening the show begins at 19.30. The program is a
fascinating sound of the saxophone and guitar, hot dances, and the performances
of an erotic dance duo. .During breaks you can dance or just listen to the music.
From 23.00, admission to the disco is free. Every weekend from 11.00 to 13.00
is a children‘s theatrical performance. Happy and funny clowns hold contests,
arrange fun relays and tell riddles. The audience is actively involved and get
prizes. A spacious room, interesting shows and a diverse menu make it an ideal
place for children‘s parties, family celebrations or corporate functions. QOpen
10:00 - 06:00. The cafe is open every day from 10.00. Evening entertainment is
held from 19.00 to 23.00 Disco 24:00-06:00. PA6VESW
Ludwigsburg C-3, Shevchenko 37, tel. (+380) 50 939 52 89, www.
ludwigcafe.com. Visiting Café Ludwigsburg is like taking a trip to Germany.
One experiences a unique interior, fine dining, and a wide variety of wines and
beverages. There are recipes from the 18th and 19 centuries, combined with the
latest technology of modern culinary arts. All dishes are recreated from recipes
from old cookbooks. A professional chef will feed you incredibly tasty traditional
German dishes. Don‘t forget to choose from the very wide and varied wine list. It
includes the wines of France, Georgia, Italy and exclusive wines of Crimea. The
café offers amazing desserts that will surprise you with their unique taste. The
prices are actually quite affordable and there is a different “special offer” each
day. In “Ludwigsburg” one feels the atmosphere of home comfort. The space is
painted in warm tones, and is divided into two rooms: the main hall for smokers,
and a second room for non-smokers. One can sit on soft cushions viewing a col-
lection of porcelain figurines, or retire to a room, looking at reproductions of old
masterpieces. Guests are often entertained with various events and live music.
Children are welcome. There is children‘s menu, books to help keep them occupied,
and special seating. In the warm weather there is a huge summer terrace under
a roof in the shade of tall trees. QOpen 10:00 - 23:00. PT6VGBX
Morskaya Zvezda (Marine Star) C-3, Frunze 17, tel. (+380) 68 488
50 21. This restaurant was already closed for the winter in early October. And I
couldn‘t get much info on it. We do remember it from our visit one summer as a
place of good quality, friendly service (Russian only), and moderate prices. It is
right off the main promenade and is always filled in the summer. QOpen 09:00 -
24:00. A6GBXSW
Nautilus D-3, Lenin Park, tel. (+380) 98 485 38 62, www.pierplus.com.
Located on the ground floor entertainment complex Dinopark, the restaurant
Nautilus will be a surprise to those expecting a “normal seafood restaurant”. It is
designed in the form of the mess-room of the submarine Natulis from Jules Verne‘s
famous novel “Twenty Thousand Leauges Under the Sea”. At the entrance we
were met by Captain Nemo. It is a beautifully decorated hall seating 40 guests
comfortably. In the dining room one finds the largest aquarium in Ukraine (12 tons)
which is filled with many species of tropical fish. Chef Alex Plakushkin guarantee s a
reat culinary experience from his original seafood menu. Prices were above average
but certainly well worth it. There is now a 20% discount on meals Monday -Friday
from 10:00-17:00. Sadly, no one spoke English and we had quite a time getting
someone to help us with the Russian menu. The command „Nautilus“ is happy to
help you organize any celebration. QOpen 10:00 - 06:00. PA6VGSW
Riolend C-4, Frunze 4, tel. (+380) 95 361 25 52. This is a lovely café-
restaurant for families. It right off the main promenade and just a few minutes
from the sea. The interior is geared for children with a huge play area. We found
the staff extremely helpful and friendly and several of them spoke English. The
over-all atmosphere was very conductive to being relaxed and enjoying ourselves.
There is a breakfast menu, pizza, European cuisine, a sushi menu and a special
children‘s menu. We were told that an English menu is on its way. There is also a
summer terrace and a banquet room. QOpen 09:00 - 23:00. Off season 10:00-
23:00. PTULNGBXSW
WHERE TO EAT
WHERE TO EAT
Kerch
Sverdlova 35, tel (+380) 6561 2 01 49, info-
kerch@mail.ru.
Sevastopol
Lenina 33, tel. (+380) 692 44 30 49/ (+380)
50 360 84 66, kp_tic@mail.ru.
Simferopol
Privokzalna sq. 1, tel. (+380) 66 628 84 88,
simturservice@mail.ru.
Privokzalna sq. 1 (service centre), tel. (+380)
652 54 58 87 / (+380) 95 609 91 04.
Simferopol International Airport, tel. (+380)
652 54 58 87 / (+380) 95 609 91 04.
Sudak
Dachnoe village, Mindalnaya 1, tel. (+380) 50
761 81 22, taraktash_info@ukr.net.
Chornomorske
Kirova 48, tel. (+380) 6558 2 07 57 / (+380)
50 160 01 71, tarhankut@ch.sf.ukrtel.net.
Bakhchisaray
Pushkina 102, tel. (+380) 99 956 85 53, www.
information_centre@ukr.net, www.infocentre.
crimea.ua/en.
Yevpatoriya
Tuchina 1/2, tel. (+380) 6569 2 79 79,
info-tic@meta.ua.
Zaozerne village, Druzhby alley 70а, tel. (+380)
6569 9 00 20, zaozerkakp-otdix@yandex.ru.
Schelkino
Bus Station area, tel. (+380) 6557 5 26 69 /
(+380) 50 238 08 62, schelkinotur@mail.ru.
TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRES
IN CRIMEA
The health resorts in Yevpatoria are unique. They were built in the time of the
USSR and area now owned by various Ukrainian ministries such as the tax
department, ministry of agriculture, ministry of defence, etc. Until recently these
sanatoriums have remained closed to the general public. They are now opening
their doors and bookings may be made through certain travel agencies as well
as the Tourist information in Yevpatoria. All these sanatoriums listed have a long
reputation of catering to various illnesses and diseases. They employ special
mud and other treatments, some found nowhere else. The medical-rehabilitation
programs are made individually, taking into account the basic diagnosis, age,
region of residing, a functional condition of an organism and according to the
confirmed standards of sanatorium treatment. The priority is given to use of
natural physical factors: special sulfide, mud, brine from Mojnaksky lake, and
chloride mineral water. They may vary in the treatments that they specialize in
and offer, but most of them cater to a long list of aliments and illnesses. It would
be wise to check with ones doctor in choosing one! It should also be noted that
they are not used to foreigners and speak only Russian and have virtually no
information in any other language. The daily routine including meals is basically
of the old Soviet style. Considering all this, it is still a great deal when one is
looking for very special and affordable treatment.
Yevpatoria Health Resorts
WHERE TO STAY WHERE TO STAY
NIGHTLIFE
Bars & Pubs
Jazz-Depo C-3, Demysheva 105, tel. (+380) 6569 2 80 12, www.jazz-
depo.com. On entering one gets the profound feeling that -at last- a real jazz
club. There are pictures of famous international jazz artists on the walls and there
is a huge record on the wall. The bar is in the back of a fire truck parked in the
building. (Or the building was built around the fire truck?) The place is smartly
decorated with booths in a semi circle around the small dance floor and stage.
The menu was only in Russian but the servers were fluent in English and it was
no problem. We had a lovely steak with home potatoes which was really tasty
and just 45Hr per 100 grams. Finally the music started and I was so excited. It
was a Saturday night, and there were Sveta & Igor singing old Russian & English
pop songs messing up the English lyrics. The jazz, I was told, was every so
often when the boss appears with his sax. Better luck next time. Q PXS
Clubs
City C-2, Konstytutsii 32, tel. (+380) 6569 5 19 49. A very popular disco
very near the city centre, just the other side of train tracks, a short distance from
the railway station. There is a 15Hr admission fee during the week and 30Hr on
weekends when there is a strip show. The DJ changes weekly. There is a large
room upstairs with a bar and a dancing floor. There are up to 250 people on a busy
night. Downstairs there is a smaller room with a bar and a chill-out room. There is
also a 2 lane bowling alley and a large billiards room. There is a kitchen serving
European cuisine with very reasonable prices. QOpen 21:00 - 06:00. PXS
Versal C-3, Frunze 42/19, www.clubversal.com. This top notch disco is
connected to and run by the luxurious Ukraine Palace Hotel. It is very large, 2
storied, and beautifully decorated. Ladies have free entrance from 21:00-22:00,
when there is an entrance fee for all. The price ranges from 20Hr to 50Hr. There
is a dress code, face control and a very stringent security system. Maximum
comfort is provided for guests. On the second floor with a separate entrance,
is the VIP zone. The paintings on the perimeter of the ceiling look as though
they have been preserved from the reign of Louis XIV. On the ground floor are
low-hanging chandeliers, giving a unique lighting pattern. There is a DJ every
evening and weekends feature go-go girls (PJ‘s) and sometimes a strip show
or exotic dancers. A great place to spend your nights! QOpen 21:00 - 04:00.
Closed Mon, Tue, Wed. PLXS