Nature is one of the hallmarks of Crimea. If there are questions with the development of service on the peninsula, then ecotourism, albeit in a wild manifestation, remains attractive to travelers for decades. Waterfalls are included in the list of must-see sites. You can see them both as part of excursion groups and independently.
Since Crimea has long been explored along and across, popular tourist sites have acquired routes, and it is often easy to get even to remote corners. Some waterfalls have outstanding dimensions, others are located in picturesque places. Moreover, each has its own story. Outlandish names often only hint at the origin or the legends associated with it, some of the information is already considered lost or controversial.
The most beautiful waterfalls in Crimea
Uchan-Su
Located on the river of the same name. Height - 98 meters. The highest waterfall on the peninsula. It is about 6 km from Yalta. The translation of the name is "flying water". The waterfall has active periods - snow melting and precipitation, and those when it loses its attractiveness, for example, in summer it almost dries up, and in frosts it partially or completely freezes. Belongs to protected areas since the mid-70s of the last century.
Jur-Jur
Located on the Ulu-Uzen river. Height - 15 meters. Stream width - up to 5 meters. The deepest of the Crimean waterfalls. The name is translated in different ways, it is associated with the sound of the murmur of water. There are many noteworthy natural objects around: mountains with panoramic views, the cave of the same name, a dense forest with various vegetation, and so on. It is part of the reserve.
Su-Uchkhan
It is located on the river of the same name, 25 km from Simferopol. Height - 28 meters. The translation of the name is “water flew”. The waterfall is cascading, there are ledges and turns, so that the water diverges in two directions, some streams separate at the top. The stream sometimes carries small stones and limestone. At the bottom, due to this feature, a small area of boulders and layers was formed, so it seems that there is little water here. It is a natural monument.
Golovkinsky waterfall
Located on the Uzen-Bash river. Height - 12 meters. Not wide, flows down in a cascade. Belongs to the territory of the Yaman-Dere gorge. Nearby rocky ledges are covered with moss. Around the woodland. The water in the lower reaches does not linger; even in the rainy period, fonts do not form here. It is named after the hydrogeological researcher who detailed the characteristics of the waterfall at the end of the 19th century.
Arpat waterfalls
They are located on the stream of the same name. The height is about 2 meters. At the bottom, stone bowls were formed, one of them has the shape of a heart and was called by the locals "Bath of Love". She is the most difficult to access of them all. Legends are associated with each natural font: ablutions here supposedly give strength, health and good luck, corresponding to their names. A nearby attraction is Lake Panagia, where part of the water from the waterfalls falls.
Geyser
Located on the Alaka River. Height - 10 meters. Two narrow streams diverge quite far from each other. The first is thinner and flows smoothly, the second is wider and slightly deepened into the rock. It falls on a weighty stone and flows down on opposite sides of the ledge. It is better to visit the waterfall in early spring, in summer it dries up partially. Nearby attraction - Dzhurla waterfall - upstream.
Jurla
Located on the Alaka River. Height - 6 meters. Consists of small cascades, although the main part of the stream flows down smoothly. Slightly angled to make it more spectacular. There are controversies around the translation of the name: either it is an imitation of the sound of water, or a reference to the words "running" and "water". Attractions nearby: the cave of the same name and the Geyser waterfall downstream.
Visor
Located on the Kobalar-Su stream. Height - 14 meters. Seasonal waterfall. Unlike most waterfalls, it boasts an unusual view: the stream does not flow down the rock, but falls from it, as it were, into the distance, so it seems as if the water came out of nowhere and hung in the air. Around there are places for rest: benches, fireplaces, sheds and so on. A nearby attraction is the Skelskaya Cave.
Suatkan
Located on the river of the same name. The translation of the name is “the head of the lord”. The terrain is difficult to pass. The nearest village is 5 km away. The stream is stormy during the high water period and foams at the foot. On sunny days, the water seems bright blue, as the rays are refracted on it. In winter, it completely freezes and becomes the formation of huge icicles, which then thaw, then are formed again.
Merdven-Tobe
It is located on the Uppa River and falls into the lake of the same name. When ice and snow melt, it gains strength and looks the most picturesque. It dries up a lot in summer, but still remains noticeable. The translation of the name is “inverted staircase”. Due to silt deposits in the reservoir, the water after the fall changes its color to greenish; in the stream of the waterfall, it seems transparent.
Silver Jets
Located on the Sary-Uzen river. Height - 4 meters. Nearby attraction is the Grand Canyon. In 2016, the appearance of the waterfall was completely changed due to the collapse. Previously, it was a majestic sight: the water flowed in trickles over a stone block, densely covered with bright green moss. This "cap" collapsed, covering part of the waterfall. A natural object will be able to recover in a natural way in thousands of years.
Uskut waterfalls
They are located on the river of the same name. The height of each does not exceed a few meters. Poorly studied, located in a hard-to-reach place, there are no hiking trails. They flow down in cascades, and the stone walls rise upward and from the main platform of the waterfalls, creating a chamber atmosphere. The territory gained fame during the Second World War, as battles between partisan detachments and the invaders took place here.
Cheremisovskie waterfalls
They are located on the Kuchuk-Karasu river. It is very capricious: sometimes it fills up with precipitation, sometimes it almost dries up. Waterfalls are completely dependent on its flow. Under each one there are fonts of different sizes with clear water that warms up quickly on sunny days. Tourist routes involve stopping here for a swim. The names of the waterfalls were invented by the locals: Love, Health, Youth, and so on.
Bose (Rodnikovsky)
Located on the river of the same name. The second name is a reference to a nearby village. Height - 5 meters. In summer it disappears due to drought, and in winter it freezes and usually looks like a huge snowdrift. Attractions nearby: Skelsky menhirs - stones dug into the ground more than 4 thousand years ago, and Skelskaya cave, the largest hall of which has a height of under 25 meters.
Luke Falls
They are located on the river of the same name. Low. Depending on the classification, researchers distinguish a different number of waterfalls, the most common figure is 7. Outwardly, they are very similar to each other. Water flows almost vertically over light brown rocks. Almost all have thresholds, but they are often minor. The flow is of medium strength, varies with the season.
Yauzlar waterfalls
They are located on the river of the same name. There are two main waterfalls: upper and lower. Although there are seven more nearby. The height is different: from 3 to 25 meters. They differ from each other in appearance. For one, the stream does not touch the rock, the other has no trees or bushes around at all, the third has large steps and is divided into areas of impressive size, and so on. Popular tourist route.
Fatma (Fatma Koba)
Located on the Kobalar-Su river. The grotto of the same name is a real open-air museum of antiquity. Part of the waterfall does not touch the rock and forms an air pocket.The stone walls around it seem to be painted in different colors, mainly black (giving off blue) and white. They hang over the ground and look almost man-made. The waterfall and surroundings are part of the reserve.
Waterfall of Three Saints
It is located at the confluence of three sources. To the natural value is added reverence as a place with a special energy. There is a small lake under the waterfall, where the water is always calm and clear. Legends prescribe swimming here on February 12, when three saints are venerated. The water supposedly becomes healing. A nearby attraction is the Holy Trinity-Paraskevievsky Monastery. There are rituals associated with the waterfall.
Su-Akhande
Located on the river of the same name. Height - 25 meters. The stream flows down the stone ledges of the rock, with turns and refraction on large boulders. The translation of the name is “water flowed and will continue to flow”. This is ironic, since the waterfall almost dries up in the summer and gains power when the snow melts. Nearby there is a medium-sized lake and a spring that is difficult to see.
Spring
Located on the slope of a mountain range. The height is about 100 meters. Due to the fact that it exists only one month a year, it has not been given the palm in size. It also has other names, for example - Silver. The stream flows down the rapids, but does not deviate much from the straight line. It looks especially impressive from a distance against the background of white rocks and vegetation covering them. Boykinsky waterfall is located nearby.
