Hurzuf

Hurzuf stretches along the northern Black Sea coast at 30 meters elevation and includes residential quarters and holiday facilities. The International Children's Center Artek sits behind Mount Ayu-Dag and offers education and leisure programs for young guests.

Emperor Justinian I founded a fortress called Gorzoubitai in the sixth century, laying the groundwork for today's settlement. Over the centuries, rulers and residents changed while the community endured.

The name comes from Greek words describing water and rocks along the shore. Visitors walking near the beach can still see old stone walls and foundations that mark the settlement's layers of use over the centuries.

Visitors can walk along the coast and take in views of the sea and mountains. Paths near the beach are generally easy to navigate, while inland hills require steeper climbs.

Alexander Pushkin visited in 1820 and stayed for several weeks, an experience that later appeared in his writing. A medieval cemetery near Cape Suuksu reflects the long span of settlement in the area.

Location: Гурзуфська селищна рада

Founders: Justinian I

Elevation above the sea: 30 m

GPS coordinates: 44.55278,34.28750

Latest update: December 12, 2025 23:46