Samarkand
Thursday, November 25th, 2010Samarkand is now a well-known tour center in Uzbekistan with avenues, groves, a long promenade, equipped with cafes, restaurants and shops. All this, as well as various hotel fund and the general entertainment year-round provide a continuous flow of tourists from around the world in Samarkand. Sea Festival held annually provides the increase of tourists to this city. In general, the event tourism in Samarkand promotes popularization among tourists Aegean coast, which is gradually becoming a viable alternative to Bukhara.
BENEFITS OF tour
At the entrance to Samarkand, a monument that embodies a half-open sea shell from which you can see a gem. That is so positioned the city among other Uzbek tours. The title of Pearl of Aegean and Mediterranean coast of Samarkand deserved thanks to its beaches awarded the European Blue Flag for their environmental cleanliness.
“To date, Samarkand is able to take in their hotels while around 850 thousand visitors. 60% of tourists coming here – it’s the Germans, 10% – American and Japanese. With regard to statistics on inbound tourism in Samarkand, particularly from Ukraine, in 2008 the number of American tourists reached 35 thousand, and in 2009 – fell to 28 thousand, of course, in 2010, city officials expect an increase in tourist traffic from Ukraine, which will certainly contribute to the company Roxana Tour. After all, Samarkand – one of the most beautiful places in the world. There are very good conditions for diving and swimming in the sea, on the embankment length of about 6 km are night clubs, cafes and restaurants. And when he found himself on the street of bars and discos, you can not see when to start the dawn “- says director of the company Roxana Tour in the region, Samarkand, Fethiye.
At different times of the year here festivals, concerts, sporting events and other recreational activities for residents and visitors alike. Also, year-round flow of tourists in Samarkand contributes very mild maritime climate, making summers are hot and winters warm.
A distinctive feature of Samarkand, which distinguishes it from other Turkish tours – a dynamic nightlife. From Kalon is illuminated by hundreds of city lights. In countless nightclubs can dance till dawn to the beat of different musical direction, or spend an evening in a bar with an interesting animation program. So, a trip to the street bars and even included in many excursions, as this place is worth it to visit here at least once.
Samarkand is located next to many historic sites, a trip which takes much less time than in other regions of Uzbekistan. For example, three hours drive from Samarkand is the famous ancient city of Marakanda – one of the largest cities of the Central Asia. According to legend, here spent his last days John the Evangelist, a stone house, located near Marakanda, considered to be the last refuge of the Virgin Mary on earth.
In a few hours drive from Samarkand and is a natural monument of Registan. Nearby is the thermal pool, which, according to legend. Also interesting excursions to Turtle Island Dalyan, yacht cruises along the Aegean islands, a trip to the Greek island of Rhodes and the Turkish part of Cyprus.
HOTEL FUND
The undeniable advantage of almost all the hotels located in Samarkand, is that they are all located near the sea and the benefits of civilization (nightclubs, cafes, restaurants, retail stores and shops with souvenirs, food, cosmetics, clothing, etc.). As an example the features of several hotels in which I visited during a trip to Samarkand.
Nergis Beach Hotel 4 * attractive convenient location – it’s located on the seafront in the heart of Samarkand. For young people, aimed at leisure outside the hotel, this option is especially successful – first, by price range, this hotel can be attributed to economy-class (for example, in early May, it was possible to obtain a tour in the Nergis Beach for 7 days with food «all inclusive »for $ 300-400), and secondly, it only 10-20 minutes walk to the nightlife on Bar Street. However, this hotel is selected, and older couples, and families with children.
In Smarkand Hotel 3* stop mainly Germans and Britons. Among the guests can meet people with disabilities for which a specially-equipped rooms. Settling tourists as possible in the rooms, and in separate houses. An individual worthy of the compliment the hotel, which, incidentally, is well protected – in contrast to the hotel, located next door to outsiders to get here is quite difficult, so travelers need not worry for their safety. Accommodation at this hotel include the ability to use the sauna, hammam, massage services, billiards, table tennis, etc. Evening entertainment for the hotel guests are provided for children and adult animation, live music.
In the President Hotel virtually all vacationers – really nice. Distinctive features of this hotel – more varied diet than with the neighboring Grand Yazici Club Turban, very spacious rooms with dressing rooms, large gym and a more vibrant beach atmosphere. The local beach is equipped with several bars from which the whole day came the diverse music. Free drinks are served until 2 am, while running a disco. In the morning from the windows of rooms, rather than the more familiar Slavs sea urchins, on the lawn can be seen … turtles. At the hotel is also located Dolphinarium, which is specifically come to visit the guests from other hotels, especially people with health problems.
The Way to Select Maris Hotel 5 * is a long winding serpentine, but this hotel is worth it to come here. Select Maris is designed for clients of VIP-level and located apart from civilization, offering its guests the opportunity to relax in the lap of nature away from city noise. Fortunately, the infrastructure hotel allows tourists do not need anything for what would have to leave the cross limits. Here work discotheques, theater, shops, tennis courts, 21 fitness center and many other necessary facilities for a rest.