Nature reserve Cape Martyan

On the South Coast of Crimea between sanatorium "Ai-Danil" and Nikitsky Botanical Garden there is a reserved territory - Cape Martyan. This rock is nothing but a continuation of the Nikitsky spur, which, in turn, is part of the main ridge of the Crimean mountains. Cape Martyan is a gigantic limestone cob, which for many years covered the subtropical southern coastal forest.

In 1973, the cape became a natural reserve "Cape Martyan", turning into one great attraction. Although, by area it is the most modest of the reserves of Russia, on its territory are relic Crimean forests, about 600 species of vegetation, including 23 endemic species. Also under the protection of the state is the surrounding Black Sea water area.

A shady, comfortable and picturesque trail stretches along the entire territory of the Cape Martyan reserve. About her know not all, therefore, passers-by on the trail is not much. Moreover, it's not so easy to get to the cape - it's a reserve. But, if stops bring a tourist to Cape Martyan, then along the trail you will have to pass unequivocally. And there will be a lot of interesting things on the way. The path leads along a pleasant not very dense forest, in which the tallest juniper, the fuzzy oak and the small-fruited strawberry predominate. 

This is a primeval forest, and scientists are inclined to believe that the Southern Coast of Crimea looked exactly like this until people began to master these lands. During the walk, you can see the natural landscapes yourself and feel the pristine aroma of plants, which are now so rare not only in the Crimea, but also in other urban settlements. Throughout the trail there are several branches leading to the coastal cliffs. Here, at Cape Martyan, nature has created a viewport from which a beautiful panorama of most of the Southern Coast of Crimea opens.