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Alushta
Alushta is a half-day stop on a Crimean coast road trip: walk the promenade, see the Genoese fortress, then move on to Yalta or Sudak.
Alushta is a small resort town on the Crimean south coast, between Simferopol and Yalta. Its main draw is the seafront promenade, a few historic structures and a lively bar scene in summer. Most travellers use it as a lunch-and-walk break rather than a base.
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- Weather
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- Currency
- RUB
- Best months
- May–September
- avoid November–March (cold, many places closed)
- Airport
- SIP
- Nights
- 0–1
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Alushta102 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Alushta, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Foreign-issued cards, ATMs and most transfers do not work: see Insurance & payments above.Russia-wide
- SafetyAlushta is generally safe for tourists, but the political situation in Crimea is contested.
- Emergency numbers102 police · 112 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportSIP Simferopol International Airport (About 50 km (31 mi) north; minibus or taxi to Alushta, about 1 h).SIP Simferopol International Airport (About 31 mi (50 km) north; minibus or taxi to Alushta, about 1 h).
- Getting aroundAlushta is walkable along the coast.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- BeerBeer (0.5 L draught)RUB 100–200
- Budget bedPrivate room (жильё), a night, per roomRUB 700
- Mid-range bedPrivate room (жильё), a night, per roomRUB 1,500
- High-end bedPrivate room (жильё), a night, per roomRUB 3,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget RUB 1,500 · Mid RUB 3,000 · High RUB 5,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- SIP Simferopol International Airport (About 50 km (31 mi) north; minibus or taxi to Alushta, about 1 h)SIP Simferopol International Airport (About 31 mi (50 km) north; minibus or taxi to Alushta, about 1 h)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Feb
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Mar
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Oct
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Nov
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Dec
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest Dec (13 rain days), driest Jul (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Alushta: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
12 rd
Feb
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
10 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
10 rd
Apr
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
9 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
8 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
5 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
5 rd
Sep
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7 rd
Oct
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
Nov
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
11 rd
Dec
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
13 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Alushta is walkable along the coast. Minibuses (marshrutky) connect the centre to Utyos and the fortress. The trolleybus to Simferopol is slow; take a minibus instead.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h
Minibus along the coast, about 40 min
Larger resort with more sights; combine with Alushta in one day.
Door to door: About 2 h
Minibus via Yalta, about 1.5 h
Submarine base and harbour; full-day trip.
Bakhchysarai
goDoor to door: About 2.5 h
Minibus via Simferopol, about 2 h
Khan's Palace and cave monasteries; full day.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Along the Naberezhnaya
Closest to the beach and bars; private rooms (жильё) are common.
Utyos area
Quieter, east of the centre; Hotel Arcadia and similar.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- RUB 1,500–2,500 excl. bed
- Mid
- RUB 3,000–5,000 excl. bed
- High
- RUB 5,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Private room (жильё)1 × 1 night × RUB 1,500 | RUB 1,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × RUB 3,000 | RUB 6,000 |
| Minibus Simferopol airport → Alushta2 × RUB 500 · check | RUB 1,000 |
| Local minibus ride2 × RUB 30 | RUB 60 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | RUB 860 |
| Trip total≈ RUB 4,710 per person per day, bed included | RUB 9,420 |
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2026 estimate in Russian rubles; flights and transfers excluded.
Prices of common things
| Plov (main dish)check | RUB 200–400 |
| Beer (0.5 L draught) | RUB 100–200 |
| Minibus ride (local) | RUB 30–50 |
| Private room per nightcheck | RUB 700–3,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Private accommodation signs (жильё) are in Cyrillic; knock and negotiate.
- Portions in cafés are small — order two dishes.
- Summer weekends get crowded on the promenade.
- Check your government travel advice for Crimea before planning.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 102
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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Emergency
- Police102
- Fire and ambulance112
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Simferopol airport → Alushta, minibus: about RUB 500, about 1 h (check)
- Alushta → Yalta, minibus: about RUB 100, about 40 min
Say or show
- Здравствуйте — Hello (zdra-stvooy-te)
- Спасибо — Thank you (spa-SEE-ba)
- Сколько? — How much? (SKOL-ka)
- Где пляж? — Where is the beach? (gde plyazh)
- Мне нужна комната — I need a room (mne noozh-NA KOM-na-ta)
Crimea uses Russian as the primary language; Ukrainian is also understood.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Alushta. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–September · avoid November–March (cold, many places closed)
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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