Khimik Campsite (Koktebel)

Khimik campsite (Kemping «Khimik») is one of the oldest and largest campsites in Koktebel, a resort village in the Feodosia urban district on the south-eastern coast of Crimea. It stands at 140 Lenina Street, less than 50 metres from the sea. Guests can pitch a tent, stay with their car in the auto camping area or rent a wooden cabin.

Khimik auto camping: accommodation

The campsite covers almost a hectare, so there is room even at the height of the season and during the Koktebel festivals. There are three kinds of accommodation:

• tent pitches;
• car pitches, where you can sleep in the car or pitch a tent next to it;
• wooden cabins for two, three, four or five people.

A tent or a car pitch is the cheapest option; a cabin costs more but comes with a roof and beds. The campsite publishes its rates on its website and on its VKontakte page. They change from season to season, so it is worth checking them before the trip.

Facilities

The campsite is set up for long stays. On site there are:

• showers and toilets;
• a shared kitchen with cooking appliances;
• gazebos and lounging areas with grills and barbecues;
• electricity and Wi-Fi;
• an open-air cinema, including a separate one for children;
• a children's play area.

Guests often mention the homely atmosphere and friendly staff. Khimik has regulars who come back year after year, and it is easy to get to know your tent neighbours here.

Nearby

Directly opposite the campsite is a free equipped beach with sunshades and loungers, so the water is a couple of minutes' walk away. A dolphinarium and a water park are a minute's walk from the gate.

Koktebel offers boat trips on yachts and catamarans, fishing, diving, parasailing over the sea and hang gliding. Excursions run from the village to Kara-Dag, an ancient extinct volcano and the main natural landmark of this part of Crimea. Koktebel is known for its festivals, and the campsite is a convenient base for attending them.

Getting there

Koktebel is reached via Simferopol or Feodosia. Buses run from Simferopol to the Feodosia bus station, and minibuses go on from there to Koktebel. The Tavria train arrives in Simferopol and Feodosia, where you change to a bus or minibus.

By car, the route to Koktebel goes along the highway through Feodosia. In the village the campsite is at 140 Lenina Street.