The park protects and exhibits steppe landscape as it descends to the seacoast in a semi-arid environment and with dramatic cliffs and rock formations.

[1][2] The park covers three separate sections of the western Crimean Peninsula, where the dry mountain steppe meets the Black Sea in a rugged and rocky coast.

[2] The area is notable for preserving some of the last primeval coastal steppes, particularly in the gullies of the Castel sectors, where 50 plant species are found that are not generally found in the greater coastal steppes, and over 400 species of vascular plants have been recorded on site.

There are recreational facilities in each of the main sections, with heated cabins available for rent, boats, fishing, and campsites.

[1] Hiking on the ecological trails in the protected zones requires escort by park staff.