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All about the city of Yalta. Great Yalta

Yalta is located in the south of the Crimean Peninsula on the Black Sea coast. At the same time, the concepts of the city of Yalta and Big Yalta. The last is called the Yalta region. Yalta is considered the recognized capital of the Crimean resorts, as well as trade and passenger seaport Southern coast of Crimea. A common version of the appearance of the city's name is that it is of Turkic origin. Yalta was first mentioned by the Arab historian Al-Idrisia in 1154.

Translated from the Crimean Tatar “yalyda” means “on the shore”. Yalta is located in the southern part of the Crimean peninsula, on the seashore on three hills in the valleys of the Derekoyka (Bystraya) and Uchan-Su (Vodopadnaya) rivers. There are a large number of parks on the territory of Greater Yalta. Vorontsovsky and Livadiysky are resort-wide attractions due to their size. The famous walking Tsar's Trail originates in Livadia Park. The following parks are also attractive for tourists: Gurzufsky, Kharaksky, Miskhorsky, Kiparisny, Chair, Primorsky and many others. They were created on the basis of the southern coastal forest using decorative foreign plants. The Yalta Mountain Forest Nature Reserve is located on the territory of Greater Yalta.

The territory of the city of Yalta has a subtropical Mediterranean climate. It is characterized by: mild and rainy winters, long hot summers, cool springs and long warm autumns. The combination of an ice-free warm sea and mountains that stand in the way of cold winds is of great importance. Recreational resources play the most important role for Yalta. Nature reserves such as the Yalta Mountain Forest, Crimean Natural and Cape Martyan are the city’s main therapeutic and climatic resource. Monuments of landscape gardening art of local and national significance are also important.

In Yalta there are beautiful picturesque forests, tracts and beautiful river gorges. The Crimean flora is special in that it contains a large number of plants of alien species, as well as in the fact that there is a continuous growing season of plants, when the last autumn flowers begin to bloom. The fauna has an island character and is very close to the Mediterranean type. The southern coast does not have large animals at all, mainly the following animals are characteristic of this part: teleut squirrel, mouflon mountain sheep, stone marten, badger, roe deer, wild boar, weasel, hare, hedgehog, bat, shrew, fox. The ecology of Yalta has a number of problems, primarily pollution caused by transport emissions. In the early 2000s, reconstruction of almost the entire Yalta coast began, namely: many beaches were reconstructed, and new ones were created; Many wild beaches have been improved. Massandra Beach received the prestigious Blue Flag award.

The restoration, after which the Yalta embankment became a shopping street and a place of public celebrations, was completed in 2003. The resort city of Yalta gained wide popularity in Soviet years. This was due to the fact that holidays here were much easier due to visa-free regime and affordability for residents of the CIS countries, and since the beginning of the 21st century it has become cheaper in comparison with Russian resorts. As for the landscape of Yalta, there is an interesting combination architectural structures and nature.

A large number of beautiful picturesque buildings from the late 19th – early 20th centuries have been preserved on the territory. Today, the city is also of considerable interest among vacationers against the backdrop of Russian and European resort cities. Every year this city is visited by a large number of people who are going to have a good time, relax, swim in the sea, visit local attractions or receive treatment in Yalta sanatoriums.

Having visited Crimea for the first time, I fell madly in love with its inexhaustible riches and atmosphere, and then I returned here to live, since just a vacation is not enough to study and understand the peninsula. But nevertheless, you can get incredible impressions during your vacation. So let's sharpen our skis towards Crimea. More precisely, flippers. The skis there are not functional.

The pearl of the peninsula and the place of the most massive tourist pilgrimages is, of course, the South Coast of Crimea (South Coast of Crimea). It is here that the most diverse nature, the cleanest pebble beaches, the most high mountains, the most ancient forests, the most diverse flora and fauna, the juiciest fruits, the richest wines and the most healing climate. It is here that the most picturesque nature trails with tall cliffs and waterfalls are located, it is here that the palaces of princes and other unique architectural monuments rise majestically... And many, many more unusual, unknown and fascinating things. And the pearl of the South Coast, which occupies a significant part of it and, in fact, spreads all these riches, is Bolshaya. Legendary area for sure worth a visit.

In general, traveling by train to the south is a very dubious pleasure: you will have to make a lot of transfers in the heat, and even the risk of being stuck at the crossing for several hours is very high. The tourists traveling with the “Single Ticket”, whom I met at the stations, had a very sad and “rumpled” look. They were no longer happy about coming to Crimea - fatigue from numerous road troubles took over.

This option may be relevant for residents of remote regions where flight fares are quite high. It allows you to save a lot of money. Getting to Crimea by plane from Central Russia is not at all expensive.

By bus

There are regular buses from Moscow and St. Petersburg to Kerch. The ticket price is about 3 thousand rubles. Having reached Kerch, you will need to get to the city you need on your own. Good bus service between Kerch and the rest of Crimea is quite well developed.

There is another option: buy Bus tours, where all connections and logistics are already thought out for you. Similar offers can be found from many travel agencies. It's a little more expensive, but you won't have to wait long for connections. The same tours are organized to cities such as Yalta and Bakhchisarai. Then no transfers at all. Travel time is a little more than a day.

The buses that carry long distances are quite comfortable - my friends who travel this way did not complain of discomfort.

By car

You can get from Moscow to Yalta by private car in 18 hours, excluding stops and food breaks. Gasoline costs will be about 10 thousand rubles. The road will run through Ukraine. From Moscow you need to take the E105 highway, which leads directly to Yalta, the length of the route is 1,481 km.

The journey from St. Petersburg will take about 30 hours. There are options: go either only through Ukraine, or through Belarus and Ukraine. The average is 2,200 km. If you drive only through Ukraine, then you should take the E95 highway, in Bryansk get onto the E101, follow it to Belgorod, and then change the road to E105. This is the most optimal, simple

(less chance of getting lost at junctions and turns) and a fast option.

When is the season? When is the best time to go

The best time for a holiday in Crimea is mid-August - late September. Not so hot, not so stuffy, the sea is warm and rarely stormy. Local fruits, berries, nuts and vegetables have already ripened, young wines have been made from the new grape harvest, and markets are beginning to trade in all these riches of Crimea. In general, absolutely all, without exception, the delights of southern resort life can be enjoyed during this period.

Big Yalta in summer

In summer, Yalta is crowded. There is a crush in all minibuses, traffic jams on the roads, finding a place on the beach is a rare success, there is a queue for excursions, it is often impossible to disperse on narrow mountain paths, on the embankment you cannot fight off merchants of all stripes - here they lure you with baklava, and here they offer to tell fortunes for the future. Prices for food, housing and other tourist services are the highest and unrealistically inflated. But! The south is still the south, and no matter how you look at it, it’s nice in Yalta in the summer.

All other advantages of resort life significantly outweigh the disadvantages. Sun, sea, beach, warmth, mountains, forests, wine and delicious food, kind people - in comparison with this, all of the above shortcomings seem so insignificant.

As for the sea, it warms up to a comfortable temperature (about +23 °C) by mid-June and remains warm until the end of September. The period of sweltering heat occurs at the end of July - beginning of August. Then neither the sea nor the shade of pine forests can save you from the heat.

Big Yalta in autumn

Autumn - best time for a trip to Crimea. If you want to relax comfortably without the crowded tourist bustle and heat, but with a warm sea and red-red landscapes of the forest, maple and oak alleys, then autumn is ideal for you.

Off-season trips are good for those who do not like to be around noise and crowds. The city streets are not so crowded, many cafes are closed, and souvenir stalls are boarded up. But there is an opportunity to wander alone on the beaches, without stepping over densely lying sunbathers, to feel the scale of the elements, to listen to the waves. Well, housing, of course, is rented during this period at lower prices.

Big Yalta in spring

In spring, the sea is still cold (+15 °C), and only walruses enjoy swimming. During the day it is quite warm - the temperature rises to +25 °C, and at night to +17 °C. But, again, there are not many tourists, prices are not high. And if you come at the end of May-April, you can find Crimea in bloom! The plateau above Yalta is strewn with poppies, the forest clearings are all covered with snowdrops, and the gardens are covered in clouds of the most fragrant flowering in the world. It's incredibly pleasing to the eye! Alone lavender fields what are they worth?

Big Yalta in winter

In winter, Yalta dies out. The embankment is emptying, many shops, cafes and hotels are closing, storms are becoming more frequent at sea, and cold winds blowing in the city, descending from the mountains. No one is calling boat trips and diving, does not offer boiled crawfish or salted corn. Yalta in winter is an ordinary small mainland town. There is simply no reason to go there at this time of year.

Snow in Yalta is a rather rare phenomenon. All winter it lies only in the mountains, and if it falls in the city, it melts within a day. The children immediately happily pour out into the streets and make short-lived snowmen. For Yalta, this is truly akin to a miracle (unlike the Simferopol region, which is located higher above sea level, and therefore fluffy precipitation lingers there longer).

Clue:

Big Yalta - weather by month

Districts. Where is the best place to live?

Yalta and surroundings (Massandra, Livadia)

As for Yalta itself, the well-known “Intourist” is always happy to welcome guests and is very much loved by tourists, and the prices there are quite reasonable. The most expensive places in Yalta are, of course, the hotels on the embankment (Villa Elena, Oreanda and others like them). These are architectural monuments where the Chekhovs and Chaliapins used to have tea. The hotels have a very high star rating, and therefore the prices are not budget. A comfortable area for living in Yalta is, again, its suburb - . Yalta itself is still very noisy and crowded, and the city beaches are dirty. Massandra is quieter, cleaner and still a little cheaper. more noisy, since the Livadia Palace is located there, and crowds of tourists come to it. But there are good beaches there.

But for lovers of noisy city life who do not want to live anywhere other than Yalta, I recommend the area of st. Pushkinskaya. This is the original Yalta Arbat, the center of vibrant city life. On the one hand, you live in a place with a high concentration of restaurants and clubs, and on the other, it’s only a 10-minute walk to the sea.

Only the prices there, of course, are high. Even simple housing can cost millions, just because of its favorable location.

Villages

Of all the Bolsheyalta villages for living, I would recommend. It is the most quiet, calm, clean and beautiful. Yalta and the most iconic sights are very close from there. You can read more about housing in Simeiz

The least I would recommend is . It is the most densely populated, the most hilly and mountainous, and the historical part in it is quite small. The rest of the space is occupied by standard block houses, built by the councils as dormitories for Artek employees - boring, gray and depressing. No resort romance. But here is the longest beach and embankment. The water in the sea, of course, is cleaner than that in Yalta, but still leaves much to be desired. But this is just my opinion; to some, Gurzuf may seem like an attractive resort area.

All other villages have the same idea - guest houses and simple hotels offer rooms of varying comfort. Somewhere there is a courtyard with gazebos and barbecues, somewhere there are swimming pools and other hotel attractions. Prices vary depending on the availability of these bonuses, the main one, of course, being distance from the sea.

But in general, all coastal villages differ little from each other - a pebble beach, a market, a historical part with dilapidated houses and crooked streets, and new neighborhoods with Soviet-era buildings and modern cottages. The cost of accommodation starts from 700 rubles per day. But each village has its own iconic sights and unique natural areas.

I don’t see much difference where to live. These villages are all typical. But if you like peace, then I would not recommend staying in Alupka, where the Vorontsov Palace is located, and in Gaspra, where the Swallow's Nest is located. Daily pilgrimages of crowds of tourists and motorcades from slow buses will not allow you to catch relaxation.

By the way, the ubiquitous grannies with “housing” signs have not gone away. And they will be able to offer you good houses in the private sector, which the Internet doesn’t even know about.

And the most prestigious hotel in Greater Yalta (and in Crimea in general) is Mriya Resort&Spa. It is located near Simeiz and is considered a sanatorium-resort complex. All the big shots, coming to Crimea, stop there. A large territory, well-groomed safe beaches, tennis courts, restaurants and spa centers - all the benefits of civilization are at your service. The grannies with their signs weren’t even standing nearby.

I will tell you in detail about approximate housing prices in the section below.

What are the prices for holidays?

Nutrition

Lunch in a canteen or an average cafe will cost 200–300 rubles, and in restaurants and more decent cafes 500–700 rubles. The average price for visiting excursions and attractions is 300 rubles per piece.

Souvenirs

Classic souvenirs like magnets, shell beads, teas and soaps can be purchased for 100 rubles. The price for tourist maps. The cost of illustrated publications about Crimea starts from 300 rubles. Spices cost from rubles per bag. Wines - from 250 per bottle. In addition, in markets and souvenir stalls you can safely practice the art of bargaining and bring down the price a little :)

Main attractions. What to see

Top 5

Beaches. Which ones are better

There is nothing to do on the beaches in Yalta. There are too many boats and ships there, and the sea itself is very dirty. However, in the summer you can’t get through there either - there are too many people.

The beaches of all villages are approximately the same - a narrow pebble strip and groins every 50 meters. But nevertheless, there are protected places where the sea is clean and there are few people.

Chekhov Bay in Gurzuf
In Gurzuf, on the territory of the Chekhov museum-dacha, there is a small cove, very clean and beautiful, surrounded by tall rocks, hidden from prying eyes. You can go there through the museum by paying the caretaker 50 rubles. But you are guaranteed peace and quiet there.

Beach "Gurovskie Kameni"
Clean Artekivsky beach for public use. You can read more about it Now, due to the active construction of the new Artek buildings, the beach is closed. But I think that you can get into it through some hole in the fence, having first learned about it from the local old-timers.

Wild beach in Simeiz
Adherents of nudism will be satisfied with the Semeiz wild beach. lie around beautiful rocks on snow-white smooth limestone boulders - what else can you dream of? More about the beach -

Beaches at the foot of Ayu-Dag
The famous one, which is located between and Partenite, is also famous for its wild beaches. You can get there by boat from Gurzuf or from Partenit (sea taxi is a very common phenomenon in Yalta. It is very pleasant to relax there - the mountain landscapes are impressive, and the clear sea is very pleasing, especially after Yalta.

Churches and temples. Which ones are worth visiting?

Muslim mosques and Orthodox churches are very common in Crimea. But in Yalta, unlike the Bakhchisarai region, there are no outstanding mosques of interest to tourists. But there are a couple of beautiful churches.

Museums. Which ones are worth visiting?

Basically, the museums of Yalta are divided into palaces of the Russian aristocracy of the 19th century, houses where famous writers and artists lived, and ancient fortresses. Not all of them are unusual, large-scale and worth the attention of a tourist. Here are the ones that I think are a must visit.

Parks

Gardens and parks invariably accompanied all large-scale palaces and aristocratic estates in Crimea. To create them, they called in foreign specialists and ordered plants from the world's leading greenhouses. Numerous sanatoriums also left a park legacy: plants were planted on their territory, the evaporation of oils from which has a healing effect

Tourist streets

In all coastal villages there are usually two tourist streets: the embankment, and another street going down from the city to it. They are notable for the fact that it is there that they sell everything that they go to Crimea for - herbs, tea, oils, fruits and vegetables, vests with the inscription “I love Yalta”, towels with a map of the Black Sea coast and other items that delight tourists’ bellies and soul.

Another tourist thoroughfare of the city is the pedestrian Pushkinskaya Street, which leads, of course, to the embankment. It is not for nothing that it is called that - after all, the very sun of Russian poetry, comrade, walked along it and admired the beauty of the city. The range of tourist places here is also classic: cheburek shops, cafes, souvenir shops, restaurants and terraces. The street is planted with beautiful southern trees, in the shade of which you can sit on comfortable wide benches. It also houses the Yalta Museum of Local Lore (poor and not developed in any way since Soviet times) and a Catholic church, quite nice from the outside.

What to see in 1 day

So, you only have one day to visit Yalta. You shouldn’t be hysterical, annoyed at the injustice of fate, and believe that you won’t be able to accomplish anything in just one day in the vast Yalta. If you don't wrinkle your pillow until noon, you can embrace the immensity.

8 a.m. You have already left home and are standing at the bus station. Jump on a minibus to Alupka. You will be there around 9. For a whole hour before the opening of the Vorontsov Palace Museum, you walk through the fragrant morning garden, admiring the landscape art and views of the sea. Around 10, go to the museum ticket office and buy a ticket for the first excursion. The guide is still cheerful, cheerful and you skim the cream of the Crimean excursion skills. At 11 you leave the palace, enriched with new knowledge and impressed by the royal interiors. To consolidate the material, you can go to one or two more exhibitions of the palace.
12:00. It's noon. Don't rush to fill your stomachs! We'll have lunch at , but in the meantime, grab a cheburek in case you have to stand in line at . From the palace you can get to it by minibus No. 132 or 102, but it takes just a couple of stops, so you can walk. We get in line for the ride and enjoy the impressive funicular ride.
13:00. You are at the top. Walk along the plateau, go to the battlements along the bridge (the rocks themselves are nameless, but both tourists and locals call them “teeth”), buy souvenirs at the Tatar market, admire the mountain and sea landscapes.
14:30. Dinner time. We have lunch at the wonderful cafe “Ai-Petri”. It is located on a cliff, to the right of the cable car station, if you are facing the sea. The prices there are surprisingly affordable for such a popular place, and lunch will cost 500 rubles. But the view is wonderful! From the panoramic windows you can admire the battlements, the sea, and Yalta. Beauty.
15:30. Having enjoyed the high - nature, we return to the earth, to the low. We jump into any minibus going from Miskhor to the Yalta bus station. At the bus station we transfer to transport to Massandra.
17:00. We have time for a five-hour excursion and subsequent tasting at.
19:00 . We tumble out of the factory, prudently taking their wine with us on the road. We are going to the evening party, where at this time life is in full swing: street musicians who have had enough sleep in the evening, fire show masters and other stunt performers begin to perform. Street artists paint you and the Crimean landscapes, and cafes are filled with the intoxicating aromas of delicious gourmet dishes.
20:00. Take a walk along the embankment, digest the impressions accumulated during the day, look into different shops for souvenirs, listen to the waves and admire the lights and garlands. And for dinner, go to the Yalta Dvorik cafe (Lenin embankment, 19). This is a cozy terrace with soft sofas, delicious food and good music. Dinner here will cost 500–700 rubles.

You can spend even one day in Yalta richly, filling it with interesting events.

What to see in the area

The surroundings of Yalta are replete with natural attractions. Not seeing them means not seeing Crimea.

Food. What to try

Of course, in Crimea, the first thing you should do is fill your belly with all the southern delicacies - crayfish, oysters and mussels, boiled corn, dried Black Sea fish, churchkhela and baklava. All this is available in stalls on beaches and embankments, as well as from merchants walking along tourist streets.

Since Crimea is famous for its rich Tatar culture, establishments of Crimean Tatar cuisine are most common here. And you should definitely try pilaf, chebureki, lagman and other national gastronomic delights. There are no such cafes in all the villages of greater Yalta, and on average lunch in them costs 500 rubles.

In addition, during the high tourist season, a bunch of canteens and cafes with European cuisine open. Many of them boast outdoor terraces.

Self-catering

Those who prefer to cook themselves will also not be lost. In the markets you can buy absolutely everything - meat, fruits and vegetables, and dairy products from local farmers. Well, even though Crimea is a village, supermarkets have reached it too. The popular chain stores here “Pud”, “Sosedi”, “Furshet”, “Yabloko” are scattered in handfuls throughout all the villages and villages.

In general, you won’t go hungry. Generous Yalta will feed everyone.

Cafe "Mangal", st. Pushkinskaya, 18a
Lovers of quality grilling definitely come here! The intoxicating smells of kebab and kebabs are tempting. I tried fish cooked over charcoal there and was pleased with everything - the spices, the cooking, and the service. The interior is also very nice. Among other things, the cafe features wide choose draft beer, which goes very well with his signature dishes :) The average bill is 500 rubles.

Cafe "Spices and Passions", emb. them. Lenina, 31b
Just a nice veranda on the embankment. A classic lounge-cafe with panoramic windows and sea views, a modern cozy hi-tech design and a standard menu - from pasta to tiramisu. The average bill is 600 rubles.

South Cafe, st. Botkinskaya, 2v
A trendy cafe, atypical for Crimea. More like mainland establishments. What I like about it is that they offer national dishes for a business lunch different countries- Japanese, Greek, Italian. You can choose according to your mood. There is also always pleasant music playing there, some kind of fresh Internet radio, where all the tracks are selected with great taste. The interior and service are also at the same level. I advise you to take a look. And, as far as I know, good musicians from the mainland come there on weekends and perform their music. Everyone praises these concerts :) The average bill is 700 rubles.

Budget

Dining room "Crimea", st. Moskovskaya 1/6;
Canteen "Lilac", st. Roosevelt 4;
Dining room “At home”, emb. named after Lenin 15;
Cafe "Mangal", st. Pushkinskaya, 18a;
Cafe "Medusa", st. Marshak, 4.

Mid-level

"People's Cafe No. 1", st. Lomonosova, 15;
South Cafe, st. Botkinskaya, 2v;
Restaurant "Chaika", emb. named after Lenin, 15;
Cafe "Massandra", Drazhinsky street, 46;
Cafe "Van Gogh", st. Massandrovskaya, 11.

Expensive

Restaurant "Fabrikant", Primorsky Park, 4;
Kaat Park, Primorsky Park, 1a;
Restaurant "Tiflis", st. Baturina, 1;
Cafe "Balcony", emb. named after Lenin, 35a;
Grant-cafe Persona Grata, emb. named after Lenin, 17;
Grand Cafe "Orange", emb. named after Lenin, 31a;
Restaurant "Colonnade", Kommunarov Street, 2A, Primorsky Park;
Verdi bar&restaurant, Primorsky Park 1.

Holidays

In September at the Theater. Chekhov International Theater Festival takes place in Yalta THEATER.CHEKHOV. YALTA" Theaters come there from many Russian cities, as well as from neighboring countries. All day long, the theater shows a wide variety of performances; during the festival, you can meet many famous actors in the city.

This is a big event for Yalta residents, and it is definitely worth a visit. You can view the poster on the theater website, and buy tickets only at the box office on the embankment, or in the theater itself.

Safety. What to watch out for

In general, Yalta is a fairly safe city, but there are things that it is better to warn yourself against:

Things to do

Yalta - beautiful place both for beach and mattress relaxation and night outing, and for extreme sportsmen of various stripes - rock climbers, divers, speleologists and racers. Everyone will find something to their liking here.

Shopping and shops

On the embankment, of course, there are several fashion stores of familiar brands, but due to sanctions, they initially have inflated prices and sell outdated collections. So fashionistas have nothing to do in Yalta. All fashion here begins and ends with flip-flops, striped shorts and a beer belly spilling out of them.

It is better to do shopping in Crimea in the markets. And buy exclusively authentic products - oils, jams, fruits, shells, teas, etc. Yalta is not for you, and you shouldn’t go there for fashionable clothes. But there’s so much that’s missing from the markets! And this is not there, and that is not there either :)

Local craftsmen and craftswomen sell all kinds of goods, here everyone will find something for themselves and their loved ones to taste. Food, cosmetics, traditional medicine, paintings by local artists, spices... You can’t list it all. The markets of Greater Yalta are a storehouse of folk wisdom and ingenuity.

Bars. Where to go

As you know, the highest concentration of bars in resort areas is located by the sea: on the beaches and not far from them. Yalta is no exception.

Pub "Ulf", Karl Marx str. 4/2
An atmospheric place stylized as a medieval Irish pub. Here you will be offered strong ale and meat snacks, which are especially pleasant to eat under the vaulted stone ceilings on rough oak tables. Bar prices are slightly above average.

All bars are open until approximately 5 a.m.; only very low-class establishments, such as port wine bars, where port thieves and local drunks gather, are open 24 hours a day.

Clubs and nightlife

Nightlife is also in full swing. During the high tourist season, the clubs are open every day.

Cafe-club "Chocolate", Kyiv street 1
A classic nightclub where all Yalta youth gather to hang out. Popular hits are played, popular drinks are poured. Parties are traditionally held on Fridays and Saturdays. There is nothing remarkable in the club itself, which is why the prices are quite standard for middle-class establishments.

Extreme Sports

The Southern Coast of Crimea is a real haven for extreme sports enthusiasts. Steep forest trails are wonderful for downhill cycling and freeride, mountain cliffs are for rope jumpers, the mysterious waters of the Black Sea are for divers and kayakers, tall rock formations are for rock climbing and mountaineering, relief plateaus are for jeeping, mountain river beds are for canyoning, deep caves - for caving tourism. And I'm sure this is not the whole list.

There are many companies that organize various extreme tours around Crimea and provide all the necessary equipment. You just have to do some good Googling. As for people who are independent in this regard, I can only talk in more detail about rock climbing and caving.

Rock climbing

The most famous rock massifs with a bunch of beaten routes are:

and the Swan's Wing rock,
Nikitskaya cleft in Nikita,
Ai-Nikola rock massif and Alim rock in Oreanda,
Red Stone in Krasnokamenka,
Parus rock in Foros,
Mount Krestovaya in Alupka.

The routes on them vary in difficulty from 4c to 8c.

There is a campsite for climbers under Red Rock where you can pitch a tent and use the shower and kitchen. And although the path from there to the sea is not close, under the rock itself there is a small lake, which is filled with cold springs. It is very pleasant to swim in it after climbing.

And under Parus there is an active rescue station and a spring.

Climbing on Ai-Nikola is very specific: on the road, above the massif itself, there is Orthodox church, where a tape recorder with religious chants is turned on for the whole day from the very morning. They turn it off only at 6 o'clock. Echo, as you know, is quite strong in the mountains. And although the routes there are very interesting, it is difficult for an unprepared listener to endure such accompaniment for more than two hours.

The coolest thing about the Crimean Rocks is the short approaches. Many rocks are located 50 meters from the route, some take 10 minutes to walk to. There is no need to drag your equipment through the forest up the mountain, accompanied by mosquitoes, 10 kilometers to the nearest rock. The main rock type in Crimea is limestone. In some places it is very comfortable and pleasant for climbing, in others it is sharp and hurts your fingers. So you have to be careful.

Caving tourism

As for caves, many speleologists argue that speleology should be done only for the sake of later descending into the caves of Crimea. Mount Karabi, near Simferopol, is very famous in the world speleological community, as it contains some of the deepest and most unexplored caves in the world (for example, Krasnaya Cave). In addition, you can find very beautiful caves there with snow-white stalactites and stalagmites, sparkling crystals and other speleological goodies.

The caves of Mount Chatyr-Dag near Alushta are no less interesting for speleologists-researchers and ordinary speleotourists. In addition, the closest to Yalta is a mountain, in the depths of which a lot of interesting things are also hidden. The depth of the descents into many caves reaches hundreds of meters in total, so you need to correctly calculate the length of the rope and take it with a supply of hooks for hanging.

Souvenirs. What to bring as a gift

As a gift from Yalta, it is definitely worth bringing sweet Yalta onions, aromatic sunflower oil, Crimean teas and wines (only it is better to buy them at wineries, the markets are full of fakes), local spices (the Svan mixture is especially good), aromatic oils and soaps, nuts and olives, jam from local fruits.

In general, everything that makes Crimea Crimea. Its small, but very tasty and healthy pieces:)

How to get around the city

Transport communication between the villages of Greater Yalta is carried out by minibuses and trolleybuses. The latter go only towards Simferopol, to the east. That is, from Bolsheyalta villages you can only get to Gurzuf. Trolleybuses No. 51, 52 and 53 will take you to all eastern villages of Big Yalta. The trolleybus station is located across the street from the bus station. Minibuses regularly go to the villages located to the west of Yalta from the upper platform of the bus station.

Minibuses and trolleybuses also travel around the city itself. The fare is 13 rubles.

Taxi. What features exist

A taxi ride around the city costs on average 150 rubles. You just need to call the ordering services, and not use the services of bombs that lure rogue tourists. They jack up prices shamelessly. Yalta taxi numbers are available on the Internet, I just called the first number that came up in the search engine. Unfortunately, convenient Yandex taxi and other applications have not yet reached Crimea. To the airport, taxi drivers usually charge 2000–3000 rubles.

Transport rental

Many people rent cars and for good reason. This is much more convenient than being stuck in crowded summer minibuses, not knowing where to get off and whether you will be on time. last flight.

At the airport itself in Simferopol there are several offices of various car rental companies. On average, renting an economy class car for 7 days costs about 8,000 rubles. Business class - about 15,000. During the high tourist season, you need to book cars in advance, at least a month in advance.

Be careful on winding and steep mountain roads - that's my only advice. Driving on flat terrain is different from driving on mountainous terrain. The latter requires more skill and dexterity. So don't be reckless, just be careful :)

Big Yalta - holidays with children

In my opinion, Crimea and Bolshaya!

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The hotel is just a fairy tale. However, let me clarify that we were there in winter, but the service was at a very high level. They checked us in within 5 minutes, showed us all the available rooms, so we had a choice. We stayed in the Turkish Delight room and liked everything from the bed linen to the room cleaning. Upon check-in, we received fruit in the room and Crimean wine as a gift from the hotel. The food was varied and everything was delicious, there was a choice of wine, beer, and vodka. As soon as something ran out, they immediately brought it again. Excellent sauna and plunge pool. And the pool is impressive even in winter, although you can’t swim. Conclusion - we will definitely come again.

Thank you very much to the hotel staff! Indeed, we visited a wonderful fairy tale! The chef is a magician! Such a variety of dishes for every taste! The surroundings are clean, the staff is polite and friendly. A minibus takes you to the beach. When we weren't going to the beach, we splashed around in the wonderful pool. Girls animators constantly work with children. If only there were more hotels like this in Crimea!

Staying at the 1001 Nights Hotel was truly fabulous. First of all, remember Miskhor! This is wonderful nature, the Black Sea, mountains and many, many attractions around! Very close to Vorontsovsky Park, Mount Ai-Petri, Lastochkino.
Secondly, I was pleasantly surprised good service. The staff is very tactful and diligent. Thank you very much to the maids - they are really smart!
Further. Kitchen. To be honest, not all dishes were to my taste. I don’t like salads with mayonnaise, fatty fried meats of various types and sliced citrus fruits - pineapples, which were in abundance in the restaurant, and which some vacationers were very happy about. But, fortunately, there was an abundance of my favorite fresh (and without mayonnaise!) and stewed vegetables, fish, sliced cheese, cherries and grapes. I was glad that the restaurant had milk porridges, yoghurts, and sweets every day, which the children ate with pleasure.
Children! Many vacationers came with small children 2-7 years old (including us). And what a blessing that for very little ones the restaurant had special comfortable chairs with a shelf for food! There was no need to figure out how to sit the child comfortably in your arms and try to feed him. The hotel has a special playground for children, but, to be honest, I didn’t see them going there often. Most of the children, together with the animator, swam and played ball in the pool (the kids were probably tired of the slides and swings at home). If you are going on vacation with children, do not hesitate - you will definitely like this hotel!
Health. I am a fan of going to aerobics and the gym. There was no aerobics at the hotel, but the exercise equipment amazed me - they were much better than in many gyms. Sauna. This is the place I actually visited, and although it is not very useful to go there every day, it is included in the price of your stay - why miss the chance?

I liked it very much! The rooms are clean and tidy, the staff is amazing. Animators with kind faces greet you at the entrance, wish you a bon appetit, the chefs were understanding! Because our child has severe allergies and does not eat anything red or orange. They cooked it to order for us for two weeks - on purpose and did not charge any additional fee. Taking food out there is prohibited, but the staff was understanding and always allowed us to take fruit when we left; they also prepared food for us to take with us on the road! They make fresh juices to order. The pool bar serves cocktails. I also like the beach - on the territory of the Belarus hotel. Sunbeds and umbrellas are provided. You are allowed on the beach at any time. Our 12-year-old daughter also vacationed with us, it was a lot of fun. The animators always come up and introduce themselves. The backyard has a slide, swing and sandbox for small children. The hotel has a gym. There is a conference hall and they also sell tickets to a variety of concerts, to the water park, to Ai-Petri, and other very interesting excursions.

Our stay at the hotel flew by like one happy day! I don’t believe this myself, having visited many of our hotels, but indeed, I don’t have a single comment about my stay in this hotel. A clear, well-thought-out system for organizing the work of all services from top to bottom, interaction between them without failures or delays, a computerized a la carte payment system - all this allows you to completely disconnect from all problems and simply drown in relaxation. We lived according to the "All inclusive" system, incl. alcohol. 3 meals a day: varied and very tasty, new dishes every day. Cleanliness and order in the restaurant, no queues or crowds. In the SPA complex, 3 saunas (Finnish, Russian, hammam) and a spa pool were prepared for us at the same time. Terry sarafans and hats, tea from Crimean herbs complemented the overall pleasant impression.
Sea. Really close. The descent is not steep, it goes out to the “mermaid” beach. It takes 5-7 minutes on foot. The hotel has its own beach, but we were not in the swimming season and just walked to the sea. I don’t know why the hotel takes a minibus to the sea, you’d have to be completely lazy not to take a walk through the Miskhor park. A 2.5 year old child calmly walked this distance both down and up.

This is the best I've seen in Crimea, and I've tried several dozen hotels here. The highest quality hotel in oriental style, small - only about 60 rooms. The beach is not yours, but the Belarus sanatorium. Meals are buffet 3 times a day. The rooms are absolutely flawless in all categories. There is nothing to complain about, well, except that the corridors could be wider. There is a safe in not all rooms, but there is one at the reception. They take you to the beach every 30 minutes. There is also a nearby beach, where you can go down the stairs. Very loyal to children. There are high chairs for children in the restaurant. The chef can separately prepare porridge according to your order. In general, the staff is very customer oriented. The hotel is suitable for family vacation. Live music, often oriental dances. The pool is heated. Very good SPA with jacuzzi and sauna. The food is excellent in quality and choice. My resume: Super-level for Crimea. There are VIP rooms - very beautiful. I would love to come back here.

For the first time in Crimea. I am extremely satisfied, I still remember the holiday. The hotel operates on both an all-inclusive and Bed & Breakfast basis. We took the second one, it was cheaper, of course, and more varied in terms of lunch and dinner. All hotel services are available through this system. We checked in quickly (we were paid in rubles, the porter was tipped in rubles, and in general, we paid a lot in rubles in Crimea), the room was 2 rooms with two balconies, the sea view was gorgeous! The bathtub is full-size, the bathroom itself is decorated with natural stone with a countertop made of some kind of solid wood, it is impressive. There was water all the time, both hot and cold. Split system for every room. Floor-to-ceiling windows. The bed in the large room is king size, in the small room there are two folding sofas. Each room has satellite TV. The pool is well maintained, it is not particularly short, which is important for me. The hotel's minibus delivers to the beach every hour or half an hour, I don't remember. At first, even when choosing a hotel, I didn’t like it, but upon arrival it’s generally normal, the drive is 5 minutes, the beach is closed from some boarding house - at the entrance you show that you are from 1001 nights, and they let you through. But I advise you to take flights at 8-9 am, you will be able to get seats on the solarium going into the sea, or on a sun lounger directly. The beach is excellent, pebbles, plastic “sun loungers” and umbrellas (The people on the beach are good, nothing will happen to you, of course, don’t forget the rules of basic caution). Eating in a restaurant. The restaurant is large, after dinner it turns off the Swedish system and becomes a good a la carte in terms of assortment. I don’t remember what was there, but I liked everything that they took. The prices are extremely humane, after traveling to Sochi-Gelendzhik I would like to note this. There is a balcony with a sea view, but to sit there you need to figure out the time. There is a SPA center, I highly recommend it, it is well made, there is a separate building for it. We left the spa with rare breaks to go to the beach - the prices are significantly lower than in Moscow, good cosmetologist Nadya and massage therapist Alena, a big hello to them! On the top floor there is a gym, large, with sea and mountain views! We have everything we need in terms of equipment, and no one ever works there. Within a 10-minute leisurely walk there is a Ukrainian grocery chain store, and there is also a communication shop there. The hotels are located quite clearly in Miskhor, I don’t presume to speak for the entire peninsula - music plays, but you can’t hear it at 1000 and 1 at night. In the hotel itself, music plays only by the pool in the bar, it is quiet at night. It takes 10 minutes to get to Yalta, the price is around 200 rubles, paid in hryvnias. We usually ate dinner in Yalta; in Miskhor and Koreiz there are restaurants on a short embankment, and we didn’t like it there. Regarding vacationers, the price immediately cuts off “Tagil” and others like them, no one will annoy you. 10 points out of 10 possible in total. We'll come again

Before visiting this hotel, I thought that there was no such thing as everything being at its best. But it turns out that this happens! Immediately upon check-in, I was surprised and delighted by the cordiality of the staff, the desire and readiness to help and suggest anything to the hotel guests. For example, we We arrived at the hotel at 19:00 and, naturally, were late for lunch. It would seem that these were our problems. But no, they moved this lunch to us on the day of departure, which turned out to be very useful. If we are already talking about food, then we should note the cleanliness of the restaurant, quality and variety of food. And what kind of wine was served! In addition, the chef of the restaurant gave a master class for only 2 people on preparing seafood!!! Also, a wine tasting was held for 2 people! And after the tasting, no one forced to buy these wines, that is, it was all done for the pleasure of vacationers, and not for commercial purposes. The spa salon with a Turkish bath, Russian bath and sauna was also excellent. In general, we really liked the hotel! We love a good holiday, we have been to various resorts in Europe and Asia, and we have something to compare with. So the “1001 Nights” hotel is a wonderful option for both long-term holidays and weekend tours day. And finally, I would like to thank all the hotel staff for their hospitality! We will definitely return to the hotel, not just the two of us, but with our friends and family.

I express my great gratitude to you. My wife and I had a great time staying at your hotel, despite the inconveniences. I hope that I will be able to visit your hotel this year and would especially like to visit your Atavola restaurant again. I really liked the way they cook in this restaurant, they are masters of their craft. Especially the guy, as far as I remember, his name is Alexey - he (the senior cook in the kitchen).

I rested at the hotel from July 18 to July 25, the second time (the first was in 2002). Great holiday! Fabulous panorama of Yalta from the room. Massandra Park in the vicinity - Nikitsky Botanical Park sometimes rests. Excellent food. Eat to your heart’s content at the hotel, be afraid to eat somewhere not at the hotel (tested). Pizzeria "Vltava" at the hotel is super. Wonderful beach. I don’t know if it makes sense to go to Crimea to a place other than this hotel.

Greater Yalta is a 72-kilometer coastline two to three kilometers wide from Foros in the west to the village of Krasnokamenka in the east. In addition to Yalta itself, the Greater Yalta zone includes many coastal cities and towns (Alupka, Gurzuf, Livadia, Gaspra, Koreiz, Miskhor, Simeiz, Foros, Massandra, Parkovoye and others - 31 in total locality), which turns the city into one of the largest and most famous resorts in Europe.

Beaches of Greater Yalta

The beaches of Big Yalta are mostly pebble; By climatic conditions the coast is closer to the Crimean sub-Mediterranean. Traditionally, the South Coast beach is divided by concrete breakwaters extending into the sea; just above the shore there is an embankment, above which the edges of the mountains rise. The beaches of sanatoriums and boarding houses are mostly artificial, consisting of small pebbles and gravel.

Climate of Greater Yalta

In summer the average temperature is +24°C, in February - +4.1°C, but on the Ai-Petri plateau there may be snow as early as March.

It usually rains in late autumn and winter.

The swimming season in the region starts in early June and can last until October. The most pleasant time to relax - the Velvet season when there are few vacationers, the sea is still warm, and the sun is no longer too hot.

Accommodation in Big Yalta

On the territory of the Yalta Nature Reserve there are numerous sanatoriums, boarding houses and holiday homes.

Traditionally, many tourists choose private sector. You can rent a small house, apartment or room - it all depends on the thickness of your wallet and preferences. As a rule, supply exceeds demand, so there should be no problems with renting housing on site upon arrival. However, it is worth considering when choosing a vacation spot that accommodation in Miskhor will cost twice as much as, for example, in Alupka. Miskhor and the surrounding area are the most expensive resorts Big Yalta.

You can book accommodation in hotels in this region in the “Hotels in Yalta” section on the Travel.ru website.

Sights of Greater Yalta

In addition to relaxing at sea, in Yalta you should definitely visit Old city, palace and park complexes, Lesya Ukrainka Museum, the largest summer museum in the CIS concert hall"Yubileiny", Yalta State Historical and Literary Museum with branches along the entire coast.

There are many notable churches and monasteries in the region: the Cathedral of St. Alexander Nevsky, the Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord in the Nikitsky Botanical Garden, St. Nicholas the Wonderworker in Massandra, the Holy Great Martyr Fyodor Tiron, St. Nina in Gaspra, the Exaltation of the Cross in Livadia, as well as the Church of St. John Chrysostom, the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Lower Oreanda, St. Alexander Nevsky at the sanatorium of St. Luke in Alupka, the Holy Great Martyr and Healer Panteleimon, Archangel Michael in Alupka, the secluded Church of the Resurrection of Christ in Foros, etc.

It is also interesting to see the unique Museum of the Institute of Viticulture and Winemaking "Magarach" (founded in 1828), the exotic cable car to Mount Darsan (Ai-Petri massif), a favorite walking place - Naberezhnaya Street in Yalta, the "Glade of Fairy Tales" at the foot of Mount Stavri -Kaya, Uchan-Su waterfall, picturesque mountain lake Karagol and much more.

The "calling cards" of the region include Mount Ayu-Dag, dotted with Ai-Petri caves, the pass Baydar Gate, Chatyr-Dag (Tent Mountain), the majestic gorge of the Grand Canyon of Crimea near the village of Sokolinoe, Nikitsky Botanical Garden, a luxurious park (1834) in Foros, Miskhor landscape park, a small castle standing on an overhanging sea sheer cliff, - "Swallow's Nest" (1912) in Gaspra, a complex of palaces of the royal family in Livadia (built in 1911; in February 1945, the Crimean Conference of Heads of State of the Anti-Hitler Coalition was held in the Great Hall of the palace).

The coastal cliffs of Diva, Panea, Swan Wing, the landscape and historical-architectural reserve of Mount Koshka, as well as the Simeiz Astrophysical Observatory are of interest.

The main attraction is the palace and park ensemble of the Vorontsov Palace (1828-1848) with a rich museum collection and a huge park.

It attracts attention with the unusual Adalary rocks, youth health resorts "Artek" and "Sputnik", as well as the beautiful parks of the military sanatorium (former Gubonin hotel complex), grape plantations and a charming coastline.

The main attraction of the village is the Dulber Palace with a magnificent park (200 species of plants).

The coast of Greater Yalta in the 19th - early 20th centuries was a favorite vacation spot for wealthy Russians. Aristocrats and wealthy merchants sought to have dachas there. They spared no expense, inviting the most famous architects, ordering them unusual projects, and therefore many luxurious palaces appeared along the coast. No matter what village you are vacationing in, there will definitely be a landscape park with an old mansion nearby.

Transport of Greater Yalta

Nearest international Airport is located in Simferopol. You can get to Yalta from Simferopol by trolleybus (runs every 20 minutes, the journey to Yalta takes 2.5 hours), minibus, bus or taxi (travel time is about 1.5 hours).

The main transport hub of the Greater Yalta region is the Yalta bus station. Most bus, trolleybus and trolleybus routes start from or pass through it. minibus taxis, traveling around the city, as well as to surrounding cities and towns. Address: Yalta, st. Moskovskaya, 8.

Bus routes that can take you to the villages of Big Yalta:

No. 32: Clothing market - Alupka (palace, along the lower road);
No. 33: Stroygorodok - Golden Beach;
No. 35: Bus station - "Mountain health resort" (according to the schedule, the rest of the time through Sechenov street on Krasnoarmeyskaya);
No. 39: Center - bus station - hypermarket "Furshet";
No. 42: Bus station - Simeiz (goes along the Yalta - Sevastopol highway);
No. 44: Center - Massandra - sanatorium "Dolossy" (Sovetskoe town);
No. 47: Clothing market - town. Koreiz (Yalta - taxi depot - Gaspra - Koreiz);
No. 50: Bus station - Ai-Petri plateau (in summer);
No. 77: Sanatorium "Dolossy" (settlement Sovetskoye) - Nikitsky Botanical Garden - st. Stakhanovskaya (town of Massandra);
No. 100: st. Stakhanovskaya - town. Livadia - Livadia Hospital (route renumbered from 5);
No. 102: Bus station - Alupka (along the lower road, route renumbered from 27);
No. 104: Bus station - "Artek" (the route has been renumbered from 31b; the old numbering is used on the stencils);
No. 105: Bus station - waterfall (according to the schedule, the rest up to SUBSH 44; the route has been renumbered from 30; the old numbering is used on stencils);
No. 106: Bus station - town. Gurzuf (route renumbered from 31a);
No. 107: Bus station - town. Katsiveli (route renumbered from 36);
No. 108: Bus station - town. Livadia (separate flights to the resort "Nizhnyaya Oreanda"; the route has been renumbered from 11; the old numbering is used on stencils);
No. 109: Clothing market - Winzavod (on Sverdlova street, the route has been renumbered from 40);
No. 110: Bus station - Partenit (route renumbered from 46);
No. 111: Clothing market - gost. "Yalta" - Nikitsky Botanical Garden (the route has been renumbered from 34; the old numbering is used on stencils);
No. 115: Bus station - town. Simeiz (route renumbered from 26th);
No. 117: Bus station - town. Foros (the route has been renumbered from 28; the old numbering is used on stencils).

On the Yalta embankment there are many piers from where boats depart to the surrounding villages. ABOUT intercity routes can be found at the Yalta Marine Station. Address: Yalta, st. Roosevelt, 5.

Nature of Greater Yalta

From the north, the entire region of Greater Yalta is covered by the forested Main Ridge Crimean mountains, which is why a unique microclimate is formed on the coast.

Located in the mountain area Yalta Mountain Forest Nature Reserve, along which hiking, cycling and horseback riding trails are laid. The reserve is worth a visit karst caves Trekhglazka and Yalta, see the Uchan-Su and Yauzlar waterfalls, the Shishko, Alimushka, Stavri-Kaya rocks, the Besh-Tekne tract and many others interesting places.

History of Greater Yalta

Yalta was first mentioned by an Arab geographer describing the coast of Crimea at the beginning of the 12th century. In subsequent centuries, the Venetians and Genoese invaded this region.

In the 18th century, when Crimea was annexed to Russian Empire, Yalta was a tiny fishing village.

In 1837, Yalta became a county town, and in the 1860s it already became a fashionable resort.

After the revolution, the former dachas of aristocrats were nationalized and turned into holiday homes, active construction of sanatoriums began - Yalta turned into an all-Union health resort.