Ay-Petri
Ai-Petri is a mountain on the plateau of the same name above Alupka, with a peak of about 1234 meters. Its most recognizable part is the rocky teeth from 7 to 19 meters high, which protrude above the sea like the jaws of a dragon, and have long become one of the hallmarks of the Crimean coast.
You can climb it in different ways: the most spectacular is the cable car from Myshor, which has the longest span in Europe without supports, but the Yalta - Bakhchisarai route or a pedestrian one is also suitable. ascent from Wuchang-Su waterfall. The village of Okhotnyche awaits on the plateau, and a whole underground collection of 27 caves hides under your feet.
Dress warmly even in summer: Ai-Petri is the windiest place in Crimea and all of Ukraine, gusts here can reach up to 50 meters per second, and there are more than two hundred foggy days a year. The cap should be held firmly.
FAQFrequently asked questions
What is Ai-Petri and what is its height?
This is a mountain on the plateau of the same name above Alupka, with a peak of about 1,234 m. Its most recognizable part is rocky teeth from 7 to 19 m high, sticking out like a dragon's jaw.
How to get there?
The most spectacular option is the cable car from Myshhor, which has the longest span in Europe without supports. You can also go by car along the Yalta - Bakhchisarai route or go up on foot from the Uchan-Su waterfall.
When is the best time to go and what to expect from the weather?
Ai-Petri is the windiest place in the Crimea and the whole of Ukraine: gusts here accelerated to 50 m/s. Add 215 foggy days a year - and it becomes clear why you should hold on to your cap and take warm clothes even in summer.
What to see nearby?
On the plateau there is the village of Okhotnyche, and a whole underground collection is hidden under your feet - 27 explored caves, among them Kaskadna and Uzundja.