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Youth Camp "Mayak"
Got its name in honor of the Evpatoria lighthouse located right next door. The Crimean Archeological Expedition of the Moscow State University removed 4000 cubic meters in an excavation located not far from Mayak. Two Greek agricultural homesteads were discovered, founded by the city of Hersoness in the second half of the 4th century B.C. On the site a number of ancient coins were found, including coins from Hersoness (ancient Sevastopol), Kerkiniteda (ancient Evpatoria), and Pantikopeya (ancient Kerch). Also a few ceramic and metallic goods were discovered.
This large sanatorium complex is located in the south-west Chaika resort region. The complex occupies 52 Hectares at the seashore in a park zone.
There are several subdivisions of the complex, including:
- a children’s sanatorium - complete diagnostics and treatment;
- a health camp - polyclinical treatment;
- a department for mothers and children – complete diagnostics and treatment for the child and polyclinical treatment for the adult;
- a department for families to relax (extra fee);
- a health center – polyclinical treatment;
- a cottage - polyclinical treatment.
Guests live in modern buildings with a wide range of amenities and prices.
The children’s sanatorium has 4 to 6 person rooms, parquet floor, washstands, showers and toilet on the same floor. There are two game rooms. The hall has a television set and VCR, a large balcony, luggage room and hygiene room.
The health camp has 4 to 6 person rooms, parquet floor, washstands, showers, toilet on the same floor and two game rooms. The hall has a television and VCR, a large balcony, luggage room and hygiene room.
The department for mothers and children has 2, 3 and 4 person rooms with parquet floors, balconies, washstands and refrigerators in the room.
Showers and toilet are on the same floor as well as the game room. The hall has a television and video recorder, luggage room and hygiene room.
The department for families has two room 2, 3 and 4 person suites, with a refrigerator, television, shower, bath and washstand.
The health center has 2 and 3 person deluxe rooms with all comforts, including a refrigerator, television and telephone. There is also a sauna and Russian bath with pool, training room and billiards.
The cottage has 2 and 3 person deluxe rooms with all comforts, including a kitchen, refrigerator, television and telephone.
The sanatorium has its own hot and cold water supply, children’s pool, drugstore, barbershop, cosmetic salon, general store, mini-market, bar, summer bar, children’s cafe and restaurant.
The center has a well-equipped beach, athletic areas, a soccer field, training room and Russian bath and sauna with pool. There are excursions to other Crimean cities. There is a general school and the sanatorium’s staff includes pedagogical professionals and teachers and individual education programs are possible.
Price per day for passes varies from 35 to 250 Hriven depending on amenities and services and which subdivision you stay at.
Address: #39 60-letia USSR, Evpatoria, 97497. Directions: Bus 8,15 to the Youth Camp "Mayak" stop.