Big castel bay. Bolshoi Kastel is a beautiful ravine near Dzhangulskaya Bay. Last minute tours abroad

And searching for the coveted bay, we already knew where to go. We left our room early in the morning to avoid the heat and went straight to the steppe. The road to Bolshoy Kastel begins just after the end of the village, along the fence.

Although we left at 7 o’clock in the morning, even at that time we could feel the scorching Crimean sun. We took a beach umbrella with us and tried to hide in its shade. It looks a little strange, but it's actually effective.

Our attention was immediately drawn to the “brick” placed among the grasses. The sight is quite unusual, especially considering that there is not the slightest path leading to it.

The road took us 4 hours of walking. It is worth clarifying that all other times it took us only 2 hours. If you see a forest belt in the middle of the steppe, great, because you are on the right path and you still have exactly half to go! We used it as a landmark and a place to stop.

Upon arrival at the bay, we foolishly decided to lie down right above the water. It looked something like this:

As soon as we finished setting up, a caring grandfather came up to us and said that the sea was flooding to the place where our tent was located, and splashes from the waves were even falling on the rocks. We had to move the structure higher.

On our “trip” as a savage to the sea, we decided not to bother with weight and took duvet covers in order to create some comfort in our home. It was quite pleasant and comfortable, the inflatable pillows were especially pleasing.

The main reason why we chose this bay was the availability of fresh water. Although before the trip we heard that the water was not very tasty, we didn’t experience it ourselves - it’s ordinary water, but it spoils quickly, so we won’t be able to get it for future use. That is why we stayed in the Big Castel and did not look for a deserted place.

The photo shows a well. It is located 10 meters from the sea. If you are going to the bay, then think in advance about how you will collect water, since you may not have a bucket (a rope 3 m long will suffice).

There is not much to do in the bay, so people put names, names of cities, and whoever has enough imagination for what on the hills with stones:

Here's a great view from our tent:

We decided to walk to the other side of the bay and take a closer look. Along the road there are ancient ruins of what everyone claims is the country house of some rich Greek. Some tourists settle directly in them.

On the other side, you can see a more complete picture of the ruins - the house was quite large.

But this is what we saw on the other side - a dangerous path leads to a flat place where you can pitch your tent right on the cliff.

They also found a grotto. Swimming into it, we didn’t see anything special, which disappointed us a little, but the crabs seemed to like it there.

There are many unpleasant insects in the steppe. We were especially alarmed by the scolopendras, which crawled around the tent a couple of times at night, and the karakurts, which we were lucky not to meet.

For these reasons, we carefully packed things into bags, especially food. It’s also worth storing them this way because of the dust that gets into any crevices.

Dust seeps into the tent even through the mosquito net due to the wind, which does not stop for a second. Every evening we shook out our things that were in the tent.

There is absolutely no firewood to be found in the steppe - we cooked on a burner. We ate porridge and canned food. It was on this trip that I started using mayonnaise, since the choice of food was limited. A bus comes to the bay 1-2 times a day, bringing food from civilization, but it was focused more on beer, ice cream and bread. We usually bought kefir and butter for porridge there.

This is what our wind-unstable structure looks like:

Every day we started dinner at sunset and finished by lantern light. It was both romantic and awkward, but we loved it.

Over the course of a few days, we discovered a secluded place on the edge of the bay, which could be reached either by wading or sliding down an almost vertical cliff. That's where we usually spent our time.

One day we brought a melon from Olenevka and enjoyed it in the company of crabs.

To pass the time, we took with us a pack of Japanese crossword puzzles, which we solved on the days when it started to rain and storm. In general, there is generally nothing to do in the bay in bad weather.

There is no connection in the bay, so we went to the neighboring one to catch the signal. This took us about half an hour.

In order to catch the signal, start walking along the sea towards Olenevka along this path:

When you reach a place similar to the photo below (you can see Fisherman's Bay from it) start looking for a connection. Be patient - once we searched for half an hour and to no avail.

But after the call I was usually happy:

The steppe has a very unusual and beautiful landscape. I collected bouquets of dried herbs and snails :)

We spent 10 unforgettable days in the Big Castel. This place is amazingly beautiful and still quite wild. Anyone planning to go to Crimea as a savage, pay attention to him!

And in these places there is a great opportunity to walk around Dzhangul and Atlesh - don’t miss it!

Nature reserves are created not only to preserve natural or cultural values. An equally important task is to make sure that interested people can get to know them better. The Bolshoy Kastel protected ravine in Crimea, on Tarkhankut, is a protected area and at the same time a favorite vacation spot for many “tent campers”.

Where is Bolshoy Kastel Bay located on the map?

It is part of the Tarkhankutsky National Natural Park, found on the Western coast of Crimea, between the villages of Olenevka and Chernomorskoye. The second name of the bay is Dzhangulskaya, since very close it is not difficult to find a tract of the same name with a landslide coast.

History and origin: a piece of Greece

The Tarkhankut Peninsula, of which the ravine is part of the system, is a unique natural object in itself. The perimeter of the Greater Kastel makes you think not about Crimea, but about the southern Greek islands. The environment here is unusual, as a result, in 1980 the object was taken under protection as a natural monument.

Bolshoy Kastel is a complex of the Dzhangulskaya sea bay and the slopes of the gully descending to it. A significant part of it is steppe, but on the hill there is preserved relict shrub vegetation, which is not found anywhere else in Crimea. There is also a natural colony of wild rabbits here – also an unusual phenomenon for Taurida.

The sea, like everywhere else on Tarkhankut, is clean here. There are a lot of limestone rocks near the shore; the sand is also largely composed of crushed limestone, giving it a white undertone. These features make it uniquely similar to Greece.

The length of the beam is about 3 km. Its depth is 30 m, the slopes are moderately steep. As you can see in the photo, Bolshoy Kastel Bay has an almost regular semicircular shape and is reliably protected by capes. Therefore, there is almost no strong excitement in it, and the water remains transparent and bright, almost blue.

Colonizers with good taste

Archaeologists have now proven that the Greeks also thought so. Excavations in 1986 made it possible to discover here the remains of an estate from the period of the ancient Greek colonization of Crimea.

Such estates, quite well fortified (“castel” means “fortress”, “castle”), were the dwellings of wealthy landowners in the ancient period. It seems that the wealthy Greek colonialist tried to find a place on the Crimean coast that would be as similar as possible to his homeland.

Scientists believe that other Greeks lived here, engaged in fishing and trading. The task is to prevent damage to possible archaeological finds and to let them wait for their researchers.

Rest in Dzhangulskaya Bay

There are walks through the territory of the ravine, allowing you to explore its nature and archaeological sites. In addition to the Greek villa, interesting rock paintings were discovered here. Tourists regularly increase their number by trying themselves as stone cutters. But the results of their creativity mainly decorate stones near the coast.

Rabbits can be seen everywhere in the ravine – their presence gives the stay a special flavor. In the upper reaches, in the steppe areas, there are corrals,
where saigas and kulans live in semi-free conditions, work is underway to restore the population of these rare animals.

They love to come here. The water in the bay is completely clear. And in the coastal rocks there are many picturesque caves and grottoes. The cleanliness allows for underwater photography. Reviews from experienced divers about the dives here are invariably enthusiastic.

There is a technical detail that tourists heading to the Grand Castel, as well as their friends and relatives, need to know about. There is practically no mobile communications in the bay; there is nothing to count on for constant telephone conversations there (and even less so for mobile Internet).

If there is a need for an urgent call, you will have to climb higher. As for modern mobile technologies, they work poorly in the entire Black Sea region, to which this tract belongs.

How to get (get there) from Olenevka?

It is clear that buses do not go here - you only need a personal or rented car. It’s easy to get to the beam by car like this:

Note to tourists

Address: Black Sea region, Crimea, Russia.
GPS coordinates: 45.455345, 32.548865.

A good holiday does not always require a developed resort infrastructure, increased domestic comfort and ready-made entertainment. Proximity to nature, silence and the sound of the sea have an almost magical effect on modern people. To get all this, you don’t need to turn to a sorcerer - just go to the Big Castel gully in the summer, on. In conclusion, we offer a short video about it, enjoy watching.

Connoisseurs of “wild recreation” who come to Crimea mainly go to the western coast of the peninsula. The places there are quite beautiful, there are many natural monuments. And only true lovers of wild nature will like a holiday here. The Big Castel campsite is especially attractive to travelers.

Location, description of camping "Bolshoy Kastel", Crimea

Cape Tarkhankut and the Bolshoy Kastel gully especially attract autotourists. This 30 m tract is a natural monument located behind Dzhangul. The Big Castel camping site is organized by the tourists themselves. Therefore, there are no even minimal living conditions, such as a shower and toilet.

The beam has been considered a natural monument since 1969, and in 1980 the tract was declared a nature reserve. “Big Castel” is distinguished by the remains of relict shrubs and feather grass steppes. But, despite the fact that all around is the steppe itself and small hills, harmoniously combined with the sea, the view is simply stunning.

Fans of various historical monuments on the territory of the Big Castel camping site, Crimea, also have something to see. There are ruins of an ancient Greek estate here. They were excavated in the 80s by archaeologists from the Leningrad Institute.

Basically, only people who want to fully merge with nature stay at the campsite. There are no benefits of civilization here; there is not even a telephone connection. If you need to make an urgent call, you will have to climb one of the hills. Better yet, go to the village of Olenevka, located about 7 kilometers from the campsite.

People go to the same village for bottled water; there is a well on the territory, but drinking water is rarely taken from it. Also, in the Bolshoy Kastel campsite there is no firewood (there is steppe all around), so you must initially stock up on gas burners.

Among the advantages of camping are clean air and territory, proximity to the sea, beautiful scenery and complete tranquility. It is worth noting: these places are chosen by diving enthusiasts. The underwater world here is simply amazing. Some people catch huge crabs. But holidays with children are not suitable for everyone, due to strong drafts and a fairly cool sea. But if your child is seasoned, a holiday at the Big Castel camping will bring you only positive emotions. Moreover, the air here is very clean, and this always has a positive effect on the body.

prices 2018, reviews

2018 prices for accommodation at the Big Castel can be found on the camping website. Reviews from a huge number of guests at the Big Castel camping site are positive and many tourists even recommend this camping site to their friends and acquaintances.

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Bay (beam) Big Castel near Dzhangul on an interactive panorama

The image in the panorama can be moved with the mouse cursor, as well as zoomed in and out (with the wheel).

But it happens differently - a small forest near the beach, fenced with colorful ribbons, so that no strangers enter the local toilet. And here you can walk at night and not be afraid of getting dirty! And garbage cans, yes, everyone here has cars, but sometimes it’s so difficult for us to take our garbage with us.

Well, you can’t see the sea from the tent, but it’s cultural like everyone else! Just like in the picture. You can even light fires!

It would not hurt. She is so small and defenseless...

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There are no gazebos, trash cans or toilets yet, but everything is still nice

There is a well ten meters nearby, it seems, what kind of water could there be? However, it tastes a little salty, but it is quite pleasant to drink, and even more so to cook. Miracles! A little further there are campsites; in the summer season there is always life in Crimea.

In fact, it’s a local attraction, but we didn’t dare try the clear water that year. The bucket is still intact, in two years it will be sadder.

“And they will find themselves on the shore, in scales like the heat of grief, thirty-three heroes” in jeeps. Don't park - exit. From the sea.

Wipe off your dirt with sand, this is a nature reserve! There were also not enough potato peelings in the water.

And here is the housing, around which civilization is neatly laid out. Don't step on it! During the summer months this place is very popular. Or maybe it's September...

A little history

Very close, on the western spur of the Greater Kastel, there are the ruins of an ancient Greek estate, on which you can find several interesting rock paintings.

Photo by Slavunder

Big castel bay. Bolshoi Kastel is a beautiful ravine near Dzhangulskaya Bay. Last minute tours abroad