Kazantip Nature Reserve
In 1998, Kazantip, on the territory of more than 450 hectares, 56 hectares of which fall into the waters of the Azov Sea, nature reserve was established.
The reserve is home to 17 species of animals and seven species of plants listed in the Red Book.
Of particular value is the section of virgin steppe, where the tulip grows Schrenk - rare species listed in the Red Book.
Walking excursion to the reserve
Sightseeing trail starts on the reserve on the eastern outskirts of the village capes. Rural Street runs straight to the path should move forward on it, focusing on the signs - the red arrows. Having overcome the first rise, you will go to a small clearing in the consulting room, which offers beautiful views of the headlands and bays Tatar.
Next, take the path that rises steeply up the hill, and then gently down, down into a wide hollow, tapering to the southeast and passes into a small ravine, overgrown with bushes. Then the trail ascends again to the top of the south ridge.
From here follow further along the path on the southern slope of the ridge to the east. About 1.7 kilometers from the start you go to a huge stone in shape resembling a mushroom. From him descend to the sea, where the archaeological excavations of ancient settlements, which emerged here in the III century BC. Oe. and lasted up to the III century BC. Oe. The settlement was established in 1953.
Next, take the trail up to the Cape, where the remains of the main gate of the ancient settlement. Going further, you will go to the descent into the Tatar bay, where you can swim and relax after a walk.
