The Black Sea and the Sea of Azov are nearby.But, despite the geographical proximity, they are significantly different. Their main difference, of course, is the depth. Because of the difference in depth, they have different in their salinity water, the flora and fauna, and also the unevenness of the bottom, differ markedly.
More Black Sea or Sea of Azov?The first is much deeper than the second. Its largest depth is 2210 meters. On the coast of the Black Sea are such countries as Russia, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Romania, Turkey, Georgia. Large passenger and cargo ports of the Black Sea are Kerch, Odessa, Sevastopol, Evpatoria, Ilyichevsk, Sochi, Trabzon, Samsun, Varna and others. It connects with the world's oceans through the Bosporus Strait, which overlooks the Sea of Marmara. This strait also divides the two parts of the world - Europe and Asia. The Black Sea and the Sea of Azov have different salinity. In Azov water is less salty. In the Black bottom is stony and relief, and in the Azov plain, sandy or covered with mud.
On the coast of the Black and Azov Seas isa lot of lakes, bays and estuaries, which are formed by the mouths of rivers. Famous lakes on the Black Sea coast are the Saki and Chokrak. In Saki there is a healing mud, which contains a very large number of vitamins and amino acids. In Lake Chokrak is also dirt with a great healing power, which is replenished with substances from mud volcanoes. In the Sea of Azov, the largest bay is Sivash, which means "mud". The bottom of Sivash is covered with mud up to 5 meters thick, so this bay is called a rotten pond. In different parts of the bay, the salinity of the water differs by more than three times. In this bay there is a huge amount of salt reserves. They are used by industrial enterprises for the production of phosphorus fertilizers and soda.
It connects the Black and Azov Sea Strait.It is called Kerch, in honor of the eponymous city, one of the largest ports in the region. At the widest point of the strait, the beaches are separated by fifteen kilometers. The Kerch Strait connects the Crimean and Taman peninsulas.
The common part of the land for two seas isCrimean peninsula. It has the oldest history. In Crimea, there are a lot of attractions, both natural and man-made. Among its main natural relics can be called Mount Ayu-Dag (Bear Mountain), a height of more than five hundred and seventy meters, the Nikitsky crevice, which is located among the cliffs of limestone, covered with greenery, the plateau of Ai-Petri with a "drunken" pine grove in which the trees have chaotically bent in different directions, as well as Yalta Reserve with unique mountain forests.
The main historical sightsCrimea is the archaeological reserve of Chersonesos. The city with such name existed on the Crimean peninsula more than two thousand years. Also the Bakhchsarai Khan's Palace with a huge area exceeding four hectares, the Massandra Palace of Emperor Alexander III, the Livadia Park. This is an incomplete list of everything that is in the Crimea and attracts a huge number of tourists. On the southern coast of the Crimea, the main resort towns of the peninsula, such as Yalta, Alupka, Alushta, Evpatoria, Feodosia, Sevastopol, are located.
The main thing that attracts tourists is Black andThe Azov Sea is a holiday. Bathing and fishing, and generally interesting time spent, which flies completely unnoticed. Across the coast there are many resorts that are located in the territory of different countries. The Black Sea and the Sea of Azov are united by the fact that sometimes they are ravaged by storms. Huge waves roll on the coast, delaying the bathing of vacationers for an indefinite time. On Black, the wave height can reach 5 meters. At the Azov they are slightly smaller, but they raise the silt from the bottom of the sea, creating unfavorable conditions for recreation. In order to adjust your vacation, you need to know in advance what the weather will be like. And this will help the hydrometeorological center. The Black and Azov Seas are not on the Northern list, therefore, despite the storm, a huge number of tourists come here anyway.
On the coast of the Sea of Azov is very muchsanatoriums and recreation centers, which belong to different enterprises and organizations. They use them to leave and improve their employees. In places where there are therapeutic mud, there are dispensaries where you can undergo a course of treatment. Most of the resorts are of local importance. The greatest flow of tourists on the Azov coast falls on summer time, in winter these resorts are mostly empty. The Black Sea and the Sea of Azov have excellent healing properties.
They belong to the world-wide resorts.They come to tourists from many countries. Almost the entire coast, except the northernmost part, is in the zone of subtropics. With this climate, you can relax in comfort all year round. A huge number of places for recreation are located around the perimeter. The most popular resorts in the Crimea are on the Black Sea coast of the Caucasus, in Bulgaria and in Turkey. What an unforgettable pleasure you can get by relaxing on the azure shores! This is a swimming that perfectly removes stress, sunbathing on the beach, and walks through the picturesque places with a lot of different exotic plants, including palm trees. After the end of the holiday season comes velvet. During this period, the number of vacationers decreases slightly, there becomes less noise, slightly below the price. This time can be done well for health purposes. What is more pleasant for rest - the Black Sea or the Sea of Azov? It will be better there, where the conditions for rest will meet the set goals! And these goals are different for everyone.
If we talk about travel to the coast inRussia, then such a trip will cost much more than a holiday on the Ukrainian or Abkhaz side. This is due to the difference in living standards. In addition, vacationers come to Sochi or Crimea even from abroad. And of course, the price policy is designed for a foreign guest.
Among the main advantages of recreation on the Black Sea -beautiful surrounding nature. This gives unlimited possibilities for various kinds of excursions, extreme rest and simply enjoying the fresh mountain air. As for the climatic conditions, they are, in practice, ideal. The Black Sea climate is quite warm, a light streaming breeze along with sunlight does not burn the skin, but gives it a gentle warmth and bronze tan.
Planning a holiday with children, it's better to go tobeaches of the Azov coast. Because the water temperature is very different. If it fluctuates within the limits of 19-22 degrees in the Black Sea, the temperature of Azov makes an average of 25 degrees. This is explained by the relatively shallow depth of the seabed. The difference in temperature regimes can be uncomfortable and dangerous for the babies to stay in the water. As for sanatoriums and recreation centers, there are countless number of them, and they are designed for the taste and purse of any tourist. Many of them are built to European standards and meet all the requirements of five-star hotels. What can not be said about boarding houses of the Azov Sea, which are designed for a budget option. However, a small disadvantage is their distance from the beaches. Although many vacationers regard this, rather, as some advantage.
At the Black Sea resorts prices are high enoughnot only for housing, but also for entertainment, food, transportation. However, there is always an alternative, you do not have to choose the first option to protect yourself from unnecessary costs. For small children, the Black Sea or the Sea of Azov is more suitable than, for example, the Mediterranean. This is due to the fact that you do not need to travel long distances.
Rest at the Azov resorts - this is the best optionfor those who want to spend an excellent time, gain strength and health and at the same time save a lot. This is how most tourists think. The air, saturated with calcium and iodine, has amazing healing properties. It is enough just to swim in the sea water to protect the body from colds, cardiovascular diseases, to alleviate the symptoms of joint diseases.
Unlike the sanatoriums of the Black Sea, sanatoriumsAzovskogo are in close proximity to the beaches, covered with sea sand and small seashells. Despite the fact that the level of development of the resorts and the infrastructure of the Azov coast is much inferior to the Black Sea coast, there will be found for every entertainment in the soul. Right on the beaches there are a lot of attractions, slides, designed for both children and adults.
In addition, the bottom is often sandy or muddy. There is no danger of stumbling upon huge stones, which is important for vacationers with children.
