Sevastopol is not just a city. This is a place where a huge number of attractions are located in the open air, keeping in themselves history, valor, culture and memory. This is a whole world enclosed in white stone walls, cozy parks, clean beaches, monuments.
You can start exploring the city from the Embankment and the Grafskaya pier. A large number of locations are concentrated here, which are recommended for visiting in the first place. For example, next to the city embankment there is a Monument to the Scuttled Ships - one of the symbols of Sevastopol.
You should definitely include a visit to the Malakhov Kurgan, a diorama, the Sapun Mountain memorial complex in the itinerary.
The city surroundings are also worthy of attention. For example, the Tavrichesk Chersonesos Museum-Reserve will open to visitors the most ancient pages of the history of these lands. And the cave monastery in Inkerman will acquaint travelers with the treasures of Crimean Orthodoxy.
Another attraction of Inkerman will be of interest to fans of wine tourism. It is here that the factory of vintage wines is located, which has been operating since 1963 and regularly wins awards in prestigious international competitions. On the territory of the plant, guided tours of wine cellars and tastings are held.
To get a closer look at the nature of Sevastopol, you can go to Cape Fiolent, the beauty of its beaches and rocky peaks is famous far beyond the Crimea and has inspired many masters of the brush and word. The most famous locations on Fiolent are considered to be Diana's Grotto and Jasper Beach.
Balaklava Bay, which appeared naturally, as a result of tectonic fracture of rocks, is a must-see. Here you can see the ruins of the medieval fortress Chembalo, visit the Submarine Museum, formed after the declassification of one of the bases of the Black Sea Fleet.
Yachting enthusiasts will find excellent opportunities for active recreation here. The bay is closed from strong winds and waves. Also, large ships do not enter here. And the views of the landscaped embankment are in no way inferior to the sensational landscapes of the European Riviera. From here there is a beautiful view of the marinas of the yacht club, Mount Castron and the ancient fortress mentioned above. Also, guests can have a snack in one of the many cafes and restaurants, buy souvenirs.
Here you can go scuba diving, or go on a boat trip along the Balaklava Bay, to Diana's grotto, Cape Fiolent or Aya, famous for its relict juniper groves.