Velikiy kanyon Krimu
The Great Canyon of the Crimea is a gorge in the Crimean Mountains between the Boyka and Ai-Petri massifs, about 3 km long. In some places, the depth reaches 320 meters, and the walls approach some 3-5 meters: the space is not rich, but impressive.
The canyon lies near the Yalta-Bakhchisarai road, so it is convenient to start from any side, then walk along the bottom along the Auzun-Uzen river. It is best to go in summer or autumn, when there is little rain: after heavy rains, it is dangerous here, stones fly from above, and the water arrives quickly.
Inside, the Blue Lake, the powerful karst spring of Pania and the famous Bath of Youth, a natural bath, where the water does not heat up above 11 degrees, await you. Bathing is invigorating, to say the least. And more than one and a half thousand relict yews and many orchids grow here, there are trout in the river, and deer and badgers inhabit the slopes.
FAQFrequently asked questions
What is the Great Canyon of Crimea?
This is a gorge in the Crimean Mountains between the Boyka and Ai-Petri massifs, about 3 km long. In some places, the depth reaches 320 meters, and the walls approach 3-5 meters - the space is small, but impressive.
How to get there?
The canyon lies near the highway connecting Yalta and Bakhchisarai, so it is convenient to start from any side. Then - on foot along the bottom of the Auzun-Uzen river.
When is the best time to go to the canyon?
Summer and autumn, when there is little rain. After heavy rains, it is dangerous here - stones fly from above, and water arrives quickly.
What is interesting to see inside?
Blue Lake, the powerful karst spring of Pania and the famous Bath of Youth - a natural pool where the water does not heat up above 11 degrees. Bathing is invigorating, to say the least.
What is the unique nature of the canyon?
Over one and a half thousand yew trees grow here - relict trees of the Tertiary period, and many more orchids. There are trout in the river, and deer and badgers inhabit the slopes.