Velikiy Kanyon
The Grand Canyon is a deep gorge in the Crimean Mountains, washed by water in the limestone about 1.5-2 million years ago. It is more than 320 meters deep, about 3.5 km long, and in some places it narrows to some 3 meters, so it is not the best place for those who do not like confined spaces.
Look for it in the Bakhchysaray district, on the border of the Ai-Petry massif and Boyka mountain, about 5 km southeast of the village of Sokoline. From there, the hiking trail begins. It is better to go in the second half of summer or autumn, when there is less rain: rockfalls are not a joke here in bad weather.
Inside, the Blue Lake, the Pania spring (the largest karst in Crimea), the famous Bath of Youth and the Auzun-Uzen river with waterfalls and a hundred stone cauldrons await. Those who want to can take a bath, but the water here does not heat up above +11 degrees, so youth is youth, and a tooth does not fall on a tooth.
FAQFrequently asked questions
What is the Great Canyon of Crimea?
This is a gorge in the Crimean Mountains, which was formed in limestone about 1.5-2 million years ago due to water erosion. It is more than 320 m deep, about 3.5 km long, and in some places it narrows to some 3 m - not for those who are afraid of confined spaces.
Where is it and how to get there?
A canyon in the Bakhchisaray district, on the border of the Ai-Petry massif and Mount Boyka, about 5 km southeast of the village of Sokoline. A footpath deep into the gorge begins from there.
When is the best time to go there?
The second half of summer and autumn - when there is less rain and the trail is more passable. It is better not to climb there in the rain: the rockfalls are no joke here.
What to see inside?
Blue lake, Pania spring (the largest karst spring in Crimea), the famous Bath of Youth (Lake Kara-Gol), the Auzun-Uzen river with waterfalls up to 3-4 m and more than 150 stone cauldrons washed by water.
Can you swim there?
Those who want to dive into the Bath of Youth, but keep in mind: the water in the local rivers does not heat up above +11 degrees. Youth is youth, and a tooth does not fall on a tooth.