Blue water and salt lakes, snowy mountains and waterfalls.
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Crimea is a peninsula of treasures. Greeks, Ottomans, Romans, Scythians and many other great civilizations from the East and West fought for the Crimea, lived here, built cities and created works of art. However, even the greatest man-made works of art cannot be compared with those the peninsula’s nature has created. / New Light Bay and Mount Sokol.
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No wonder many call the Crimea a "Paradise on Earth", according to scientists, 45 parallel, which is located on the peninsula, is our Planet’s golden section, one of the most favorable in terms of climatic conditions in places where you can live on Earth.
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Mars Lake, as it is called by locals, is an unusual lake with blue water due to the large amount of limestone in the water. It is situated several kilometers from Simferopol, near the village of Skalistoye and the Alminskyi open pit. The lake is gaining popularity among locals and tourists.
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Crimea’s mirror-surfaced salt lakes resemble those in Bolivia.
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The salt lake water is colored light pink at the peak of the summer heat. The lake fills up during spring. / To reach the lake go by bus to Marievka village, than walk by foot 7 km. The lake is located on the territory of national reserve and you can visit it only as a part of an excursion group.
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When stuck in traffic near Simferopol, you can see the snowy peak of nearby Mount Chetyr-Dag.
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At the base it is warm and sunny. The highest plateau shines with its white peak.
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It takes two or three hours to reach the top. The view from 1527 meters above sea level is captivating.
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The thaw period is the best time to visit Kozyrek waterfall in Baidarskaya valley. / Melting snow on the main mountain ridge.
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Tikhaya Bay and Chameleon Cape with tourists walking along the sea shore.
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The easiest way to reach Crimea is by plane. Russian airlines Aeroflot, S7, Donavia and Utair, and the charter airline Vimavia, fly there from all three Moscow airports.
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The planes are usually full therefore, it’s better to book the flight in advance if you want a window seat or wish to sit together. The flight takes 2.5 hours. Roundtrip fares from Moscow start at 5,500 rubles (about $110).
