Saki - attractions with descriptions, maps, photos, videos

This is the most convenient city in Russia for wheelchair users, everything here is done so that when they leave the house, they feel as at ease as healthy people.

The main attractions of the city of Saki

The popularity of the resort was brought by therapeutic mud and mineral waters. The very first clinic was opened here in the 19th century. The source of healing mud is a mineral lake, the depth of which does not exceed 1 m. Due to the special mineral composition, the mud helps in the treatment of many diseases - the male and female reproductive system; spinal injuries; diseases of the nervous system, etc.

Tip for tourists - before the trip, do not forget to replenish your wardrobe with a special bathing suit for mud baths, that is, a swimsuit that you will not be sorry to throw away after the procedures.

Saki Museum of Local Lore

What to see in Saki

Almost all the sights of the city of Saki in winter are no less convenient to visit than in summer, this is actually a year-round resort. The most interesting places in the town are:

  1. Resort park. The park's first tree was planted over a century ago. It is noteworthy, but a hundred years ago the greenest corner of the Crimea was a featureless steppe, scorched by the sun. Later, plants and trees from all over the world began to be brought here - the flora of the park is now very diverse.
  2. Museum of History and Local Lore. The museum itself is located near the entrance to the park and tells tourists about the history of the founding of the city, its hospitals and health resorts.
  3. St. Elijah's Church. Vasiliev himself was involved in the development of the project for the religious building. The age of the temple has exceeded 100 years, today it is active.
  4. Old pump room. It is the image of this source of healing water that can be seen on all the souvenirs brought from Sak. Next to the pump room is the same "Brontosaurus" - a sculpture-fountain popular since Soviet times.

Old saki park

Let's go out of town

To see all the sights around Sak, you will definitely have to leave the city limits. Be sure to go back several epochs by walking around the Kara-Tobe settlement. Go to the Greek-Scythian historical museum, which has collected all the ancient artifacts found during the excavations of the settlement. Walk around the fortress and take a photo from its tower. In general, Saki is a real paradise for those who love to excavate, as this land has a very rich history and generously shares ancient artifacts with those who wish.

Pedestrian area, coffee shop

Saki, it's not only attractions and entertainment. Despite the small area of ​​the city, there are 14 sanatoriums, many boarding houses and hotels. Sandy beaches are famous for their cleanliness and good service. The cost of housing depends on its distance from the seashore and the healing lake.

St. Elijah's Church

When you come to see the most beautiful places in Sak, you can find here entertainment for all family members. Where can adults and children go?

  • "Banana Republic" - a large-scale modern open-air water park;
  • Sasyk-Sivash natural reservoir - here you can hand-feed swans and ducks;
  • Green square Pushkinsky with playgrounds and benches.

By the way, "Banana Republic" is a water park that is worth coming to for the whole day, no matter what part of the Crimea you are relaxing in, it is the largest on the peninsula, there are a lot of slides - for extreme people, for those who do not like extreme sports, for children. And also there is everything you need for relaxation - swimming pools, bars, cafes, places for walking and selfies, etc.

"Sakropol" - one of the new Saki sanatoriums

There are many places in the city where you can eat inexpensively - restaurants, cafes, small coffee shops where you can get coffee and cakes and canteens with inexpensive set meals. Here is an example of this in the photo, it cost 250 rubles.

Large portions at the Malinovka cafe.

To be treated with Saki mud, it is not necessary to buy a ticket to a sanatorium, a lot of housing is rented here all year round. At the entrance to the Burdenko sanatorium, and not only there, grandmothers are sitting, renting out housing - apartments, rooms, rooms in mini-hotels. You can live in the private sector and go to sanatoriums for procedures or, on your own, to the lake. Although experts advise - at least one visit to the doctor is required! Saki mud has a strong effect on the body and self-treatment with it can lead to various complications.

And finally, a short video of the city of Saki - the square near St. Ilyinsky Church:

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