RESORT HOTEL "DEMERDZHI" IS A HOTEL IN ALUSHTA

Alushtais the second largest on the entire South coastThe Crimean Peninsula. It lies in a valley on the picturesque slopes of the Crimean mountains. Its Turkic name, which translates as "draught", Alushta obliged to the cool microclimate, which in these places is thanks to the abundance of mountain winds and sea breezes that bring in the city of coolness and freshness even in the summer heat. The coastal area in Alushta predominantly pebbly and loose. The city has over 15 centuries of history, beginning with the time when the land was chosen by the ancient Byzantines, who decided to build his fortress. Citadel Aluston, having solid stone walls with towers, was located a few hundred meters from the sea, and for nearly a Millennium served as the historical centre and military garrison for the soldiers of the Byzantine monarchs, and sentinel point, where we had an excellent view of the waters and the entire Alushta valley from the mountain Demerdzhi to the extinct volcano castle. Around the fortress gradually the town grew with the ship's Marina, which has long been an important trading center. Nowadays the remains of this ancient fortification are the frequently visited places which can give everyone a unique knowledge about the life of the Crimea hundreds of years ago. In addition to the fortress in Alushta concentrated a large number of other cultural and educational institutions, museums, and old noble houses and palaces that are monuments of architecture of XIX-early XX century. Lovers of flora and fauna, as well as those who want to spend leisure time with children recommended tours in Alushta Dolphinarium and aquarium, and arboretum, a Botanical garden in the village of Nikita, and unusual modern Park "Crimea in miniature", gathered under the open sky scale models of architectural and cultural attractions of the Crimean Peninsula. Another favorite place for tourists and local residents, is a city promenade, which acquired special splendor in the evening hours when the setting sun illuminates the pink and purple glow white carved railings and the rotunda, which is a visiting card of the city. And, of course, many people know that in Alushta is extremely healthy air, which can heal respiratory diseases, cardiovascular and nervous systems. In mountainous terrain, the neighborhood of the city, is a large number of unique natural areas, scenic and mystical valleys, caves, lakes, waterfalls and springs, among which are the healing, such as silver-rich source of Savluh-su, located in the monastery in Alushta reserve.