Or the South Coast - one of the most popular regions of the peninsula, moreover, it became famous back in the distant 19th century. Here, under a plane tree on the Yalta embankment, Sergei Yesenin met with Isadora Duncan. Anton Pavlovich Chekhov created and drew inspiration here. There were government sanatoriums and dachas in Soviet times. Today it is a region with a well-developed infrastructure, modern hotels and a variety of resorts: from noisy, attracting party youth, to quiet corners, ideal for family and even secluded recreation.
Sanatorium Ai-Petri. Miskhor
Resorts
The southern coast of Crimea, or the South Coast, includes two large resort regions - Greater Yalta and Greater Alushta, stretching along the coast from Foros to zander. There are really a lot of cities and towns where you can relax here - for every taste, especially the southern coast is popular in the velvet season. And, of course, you need to start a conversation with Yalta.
- a carefree beauty, is considered the pearl of not only the southern, but the entire Black Sea coast of Crimea. What is the embankment alone worth, which has heard so many confessions, seen kisses and, of course, witnessed stormy resort romances. Including quite famous people, starting with Sergei Yesenin and ending with modern media faces. Yalta is often called the city of eternal holiday. The reason for this is not only a well-developed entertainment infrastructure, but also numerous festivals: author's song, theatrical (performances based on the works of A.P. Chekhov are shown), break dance, flamenco and many others. In 2016, there was even a beer festival, in the manner of the German Oktoberfest.
Coast of Yalta Alushta, the second most popular resort of the South Coast (southern coast of Crimea), cannot boast of such a large number of entertainments as Yalta. But it is here that the cleanest beaches of the region are located, pebble and sand-and-pebble, as well as a huge number of quiet and cozy resorts where you can not only relax, but also improve your health.
Gurzuf, a colorful city with a rich history, is more reminiscent of a European than a Crimean resort. Narrow streets and numerous ladders, a beautiful promenade that stretches along the entire city and numerous outdoor cafes right next to the sea. All this sets up a romantic mood. Gurzuf is just an ideal place for lovers and newlyweds.
Livadia - Another unusual and beautiful resort. In the 19th century, its territory completely belonged to the royal family. Today, a luxurious palace is reminiscent of the affairs of bygone days, and not far from it you can rent a small cottage and have a great rest with the whole family.
Massandra known primarily for its winery. But the fact that in the vicinity of the resort there are three natural reserves at once, few people even guess. As well as the fact that one of the procedures that is actively used in local sanatoriums is wine therapy. The cleanest pebble beaches and modern hotels of the European level will be a great addition to the unusual procedure, which is very attractive for many.
Miskhor attracts primarily with its unique climate - it is believed that the local air can cure many diseases. Since the 19th century, representatives of the creative intelligentsia have loved and love to relax here: Maxim Gorkoy, Vladimir Mayakovsky, Fyodor Chaliapin and many others. True, it is difficult to call this resort quiet - after all, it is here that the cable car begins, along which you can climb to the top of Ai-Petri. So there are always a lot of guests in Miskhor.
Simeiz- a village with a rich history, which begins in the time of the Taurians. Today it is quiet and calm, one might say an elite resort, where there are many small guest houses and mini-hotels that are just perfect for a family vacation.
South Coast of Crimea, Foros Of course, these are far from all the resorts of the Southern Coast of Crimea (South Coast). There are also numerous, colorful and very cozy villages:
Kanaka, Kastropol (Coastal), New World, Katsiveli, Resort, Ponizovka, Azure, Laspi bay, Aivazovskoye, Partenit, Malorechenskoye, Solnechnogorskoye, Fishing, Marine, Veseloe, Solnechnaya Dolina and others. For the most part, these are quiet corners where you can take a break from the annoying urban fuss.
South Coast Attractions
South Coast is famous not only for its beautiful clean beaches, but also for a large number of attractions. Which, in general, is not surprising, because in the 19th century, representatives of the elite strata of society and members of the royal family rested here. In memory of the affairs of bygone days, many palaces have been preserved. The most popular and beautiful of them: Livadia Palace , personifying the whole era of Nicholas II, and Vorontsov Palace.
On the southern coast of Crimea there are many "visiting" sights of the peninsula. One of them is the famous one, located on the top of the cliff. Looking at it, it is hard to even imagine that it appeared not in distant medieval times, in the era of valiant knights, but in the 19th century and was the estate of one of the famous military leaders of that time.
Legendary Nikitsky Botanical Garden also located on the southern coast of Crimea, in Yalta. At any time of the year, you can enjoy the riot of colors and greenery here, as well as learn a lot of interesting things about the vegetation of the peninsula.
And, of course, speaking of Crimea, it is impossible not to mention Mount Ai - Petri . She is also in this region. Its peak is considered the best observation deck of the peninsula, and the ascent by cable car is a real adventure. The local beauties will surely make even the most experienced travelers dizzy.
Traditionally, the southern coast of Crimea attracted creative people. This is where they looked for inspiration. There are museums in Gurzuf, the expositions of which are dedicated to the life and work of A.S. Pushkin and A.P. Chekhov, as well as the legendary rock of Chaliapin. In the Yalta Museum, you can continue to get acquainted with Anton Pavlovich and his works.
There are also unusual sights on the southern coast of Crimea (South Coast), which often remain outside the tourist routes. So, for example, in the village of Malorechenskoye near Alushta there is a unique temple-lighthouse of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, dedicated to those whose lives were forever taken by the sea. It is not surprising that the maritime theme was used in the painting of its walls.
Of course, this is not all the sights of the southern coast of the Crimean peninsula. Curious tourists can endlessly discover architectural masterpieces, interesting museum expositions, and even wander through the ancient ruins.
hotels of the southern coast of Crimea. The 4-storey hotel building is surrounded by a garden with fountains and cozy gazebos
Entertainment
Almost every well-maintained beach offers tourists a standard set of entertainment - bananas, cheesecakes, parachutes, jet skis. In addition, in many places there are cafes where you can have a bite to eat without going far from the water.
In terms of nightlife, Yalta stands out from all the resorts - here, with the sunset, life begins to play with new, bright colors. Local clubs and bars will surely win the hearts of party-goers and those who came to rest not at all in order to sleep.
The southern coast of Crimea boasts several water parks - Atlantis(new modern thematic complex) in Yalta, Almond Grove in Alushta and blue bay operating exclusively on sea water, in Simeiz. These are just the perfect places to have fun with the whole family.
Wave pool in Crimea - Almond Grove Treatment
The air of the southern coast of Crimea, or the South Coast is unique. It is believed that the same is only here and on the French Riviera. It is not surprising that both there and there are a large number of sanatoriums, the beginning of which was laid back in the 19th century.
In addition to standard programs designed to treat people with a variety of diseases, rehabilitation courses are also offered in Crimea, including those for children with cerebral palsy. In the latter, dolphin therapy is actively used.
Climate
The climate of the South Coast is subtropical Mediterranean, approximately comparable to the climate of southern France and northern Italy.
Average temperature in summer from 24 to 28 degrees. The heat is easily tolerated due to the dry climate.
in winter the average temperature is +4 degrees, sometimes in winter days the temperature reaches 20 degrees.
autumn the average temperature is about 14 degrees.
spring it also averages 14 degrees.
bathing season here it lasts from June to the end of September, because at this time the water warms up optimally.
In conclusion, I would like to note that the Southern coast of Crimea is really beautiful. Here everyone, regardless of what type of vacation he prefers, will be able to find a corner to his liking. Many return to their favorite places again and again, because the local beauty will forever captivate the heart and soul.
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Simeiz village from above
South Coast Map
Southern coast of Crimea on the map Useful information for tourists about Yalta in Crimea - geographical location, tourist infrastructure, map, architectural features and attractions.
Yalta is the most famous resort on the southern coast of Crimea. Washed by the waters of the Black Sea, from the north it is limited by the ridge of the Crimean Mountains, which provide a unique microclimate on the coast. In summer they protect the main Crimean resort from hot masses of air from the steppes, in winter they prevent the penetration of cold northern winds. Therefore, winters in Yalta are mild, almost always snowless. The air temperature rarely drops below +2 degrees. Summer is dry, not hot.
The Black Sea off the coast of Yalta is deeper than near other well-known Crimean resorts, so it warms up not in May, as, for example, in Evpatoria, but a little later - in early or mid-June. But the high season here lasts until early November. The warmest sea is in August, when the water temperature is kept at around +23 degrees.
Yalta is the center of the resort area Big Yalta. It includes picturesque resort villages stretching along the coast from Cape Sarych to Mount Ayu-Dag. All of them are built up with comfortable snow-white buildings of sanatoriums, recreation centers and hotels, which are interspersed with green parks and historical palaces.
Transfer to Yalta
There is no airport near Yalta, located in the south of the Crimean peninsula. All planes from different parts of Russia are accepted by the Simferopol airport. Buses and minibuses to Yalta depart from Simferopol railway station. You will have to spend about 2 hours on the way.
You can also get from Simferopol to Yalta by trolley bus number 52. It takes a little longer to reach the destination - about 2.5 hours, as it makes many stops along the way. The fare will cost 162 rubles.
With the opening of the Kerch Bridge, Yalta can be easily reached by ordinary regular international buses, without wasting precious minutes of rest waiting for the ferry to the peninsula. In Yalta, especially in the high season, there are buses from Moscow, Voronezh, Rostov-on-Don, Samara and other settlements in Russia. The trip can take 10-20 hours, which is not very convenient if you are traveling with children or the elderly.
Minibuses and buses run from Yalta to neighboring villages. They leave from the bus station in the northeast of the city. There is also a trolleybus station nearby, from where transport runs towards Alupka. People move around the city by buses and trolleybuses (a ticket costs 14 rubles).
A great delight among tourists in Yalta is a ride on a cable car. The rise from the hotel "Tavrida", located near Lenin Embankment, to the top of the Darsan hill will take 5-7 minutes and will cost 400 rubles for an adult and 250 rubles for a child. Another cable car connects the village of Koreiz with Mount Ai-Petri. The fare is still the same 400 rubles.
Districts of Yalta
Yalta consists of several districts: Old Yalta, New and the former village of Chekhovo.
Old Yalta is the historical center of the city. The heart of this area is the Embankment, where sooner or later absolutely all vacationers who arrive in Yalta will find themselves. There are no new high-rise buildings in the Old Town; low houses built in the century before last reign here. Many of them are in need of serious reconstruction, but this certainly does not bother tourists. Each house in Old Yalta can be called a local landmark. Many of them are decorated with various decorative elements in baroque or classicism steels. Most of the historic mansions are privately owned, but some are occupied by government offices. There are no large hotel complexes here, but you can rent an apartment or a whole house. Old Yalta is a great area for walking. There are many tourist places - restaurants, cafes, small shops.
New Yalta is a relatively recent area of high-rise buildings. There are no historical sites here, but tourists still come here, because it is here that new comfortable hotels are located.
The Chekhovo district was a separate settlement in the past. It is located in the western part of Yalta and is completely built up with luxurious villas and expensive mansions. The district got its name in honor of the famous writer Anton Pavlovich Chekhov. Here is the former dacha of the playwright, now turned into a museum.
Sights of Yalta
Even if you are staying at the more democratic resort of the South Coast, you should come to Yalta at least for a tour. All walks around Yalta begin on the coastal streets, where the atmosphere of the 19th century has been preserved to this day. Many mansions were built as hotels and still perform their functions properly. Historical hotels in Yalta - "Crimea", "Oreanda Premier Hotel" and "Tavrida". Near the latter there is a lift to the Darsan hill. From the cable car cabin you can see the Cathedral of St. Alexander Nevsky on Sadovaya, built in 1902 and decorated with mosaics by the Venetian Antonio Salviati.
Near the concert hall "Jubilee" rises the building of the former baths of Rofé, built in 1897 and intended to serve only wealthy clients. Today, the luxurious hotel Villa Sofia, owned by the singer Sofia Rotaru, is located here. Not far from these buildings there are small monuments to the Lady with a dog, Zhvanetsky's briefcase, etc.
From the west, the Embankment is bounded by Pushkinskaya Street, through the center of which the Uchansu River flows. This street will lead to the Catholic Church of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary, which is also used as an organ hall.
From the Embankment, along the narrow, winding streets, it is worth climbing Polikurovsky Hill, from where you can see an excellent panorama of the city and the port. On Polikurovskaya Street there is another local attraction - the Church of St. John Chrysostom, which is considered a landmark for ships cruising off the coast of Yalta.
Vacation with children
Sights that you definitely need to visit in Yalta with children are the Skazka zoo and the open-air museum Glade of Fairy Tales. The private zoo, where very exotic animals such as tigers, monkeys, lions, leopards live, began with a small zoo corner, which was located at the Glade of Fairy Tales museum. Zoo owner Oleg Zubkov took the animals under his care, and then built a new spacious house for them - the zoo, which now occupies about 3 hectares. The zoo has a contact section "Grandma's Yard", where kids and their parents can communicate and feed cute animals - pigs, sheep, goats, etc.
The theme park "Glade of fairy tales" has been operating since the 60s of the last century. Here, on a vast territory, about 200 sculptures depicting various fairy-tale characters are demonstrated.
Dolphinarium "Aquatoria", which is located in the village of Vinogradnoye near Yalta, will not leave children of any age indifferent. The Dolphinarium, which is officially called the theater of marine animals, began its work in 2005. There are funny shows of dolphins, fur seals, walruses. Animals perform incredible tricks, play football, jump through rings, count, draw, take pictures and swim with guests. 960 spectators can watch the performance at the same time. After the show, you can visit the local aquarium.
climatic resort
The unique Yalta microclimate helps in the treatment of many diseases. The study of the beneficial effects of the local climate on the human body began in the middle of the 19th century. The royal family and many nobles close to it came here for treatment. Now dozens of health resorts have been built in Yalta and its environs, where you can perform wellness procedures throughout the year.
The local climate has a beneficial effect on people suffering from lung diseases, diseases of the nervous and cardiovascular systems. So that wind and rain do not interfere with vacationers, in Yalta, on the territory of sanatoriums, special pavilions were built where you can breathe healing air in any weather.
Nowadays, in the resort you can find both Soviet-style sanatoriums and new, more modern health resorts equipped with the latest technology. Each sanatorium has a gym, massage rooms, sports grounds, walking paths.
In the last couple of decades, SPA hotels began to appear in Yalta and neighboring resorts, where you can not only have a good rest, but also order wellness, relaxation or rejuvenation procedures.
The most popular resorts in Yalta are Rossiya, Yuzhny, and Nizhnyaya Oreanda.
beach holiday
Basically, all the beaches of Yalta belong to the city, which means that any tourist or local resident can get access to them absolutely free of charge. A fee is charged for the use of sunbeds and umbrellas. On Massandra beach - one of the best beaches in Yalta - they want 400 rubles per day for a sunbed.
All the beaches of Yalta are artificial, created on the site of the coast destroyed by landslides. The coast at Yalta is now supported by concrete pillars. The beaches are separated by breakwaters, from which it is very fun to dive, which is what numerous children do. You will have to rest on pebbles, there are no sandy beaches in Yalta. The pebbles are a guarantee of the relative transparency of the water near the shore, which many guests of the resort like.
There are no shallow waters, as in Evpatoria, near the coast in Yalta, so this resort is not very suitable for families with small children.
Most Yalta beaches have excellent infrastructure and offer their guests a lot of entertainment. So, on the Central Beach you can find a diving club, and in the paid zone - a solarium and a cozy bar. All beaches have children's areas, sports grounds, beach cafes. The only drawback of local beaches is their crowdedness.
Leisure
Any tourist who finds himself in Yalta, after a couple of days of lazy stay on the beach, will start to get bored and think about excursions. The most popular routes offered by local guides to their guests are trips and walks to palace complexes built in the 19th-20th centuries and surrounded by picturesque shady gardens and parks. You can go on an excursion as part of a large group on a comfortable bus or a small chamber company of 2-4 people in a jeep or minibus.
Fans of hiking will be glad to have mountains in the immediate vicinity of Yalta, where interesting routes are laid, which have their own name. For example, you can walk along the Uzenbash or Botkin trails. Helicopter tours are also popular with tourists.
Many local hotels have diving centers where you can rent diving equipment and work out with an experienced instructor.
On Mount Ai-Petri, everyone can ride horses, donkeys and camels for a small fee. Horse riding lessons are offered at the Kazachiy Stan equestrian base and at the Quarry Club. For horseback riding, the Yalta Reserve was chosen - a quiet, peaceful place with unique landscapes.
There is also a professional golf course in Yalta, which is located on the Bakhchisaray highway. Absolutely all children and many adults will be happy to drive small racing cars or play paintball.
In winter, life in Yalta does not stop. On Ai-Petri Yaila, with the onset of cold weather, a ski base begins its work.
Shopping and restaurants
What is usually brought from Yalta? A standard set of souvenirs - shells, juniper crafts, magnets, plates, books about Crimea, sweets, etc. A large selection of such products can be found on the Embankment. Edible gifts for relatives, for example, a purple Crimean onion, are best chosen at the central market on Kievskaya Street. It is open daily from 10 am. Connoisseurs recommend coming here early to catch the highest quality agricultural products.
The seedlings sold at the Nikitsky Botanical Garden will be an original souvenir to remember the trip to Yalta. You can plant them in your own dacha and remember your trip for a long time.
An excellent gift for any adult will be a bottle of Massandra wine, which can be purchased directly at the winery of the same name.
In Yalta, especially in the quarters near the Embankment, there are many cafes and restaurants. It will be cheaper to dine in home canteens, the average check in which will be about 350 rubles. A meal in pizzerias, taverns, barbecue and similar establishments will cost twice as much. A snack with a cup of coffee and a cake will cost an average of 150-200 rubles. Near the sea there are restaurants serving fresh seafood and fish dishes.
Yalta on the map is located in the southern part of Crimea, from Foros in the west and up to Krasnokamenka in the east. This city is the recognized resort capital of the peninsula, an important passenger and commercial port.
Name history
The city of Yalta, according to the most common version, got its name from the Greek word "yalos", which translates as "shore". For the first time this settlement was mentioned in 1154. The lines about the Polovtsian city on the Black Sea coast came from the pen of the Arab historian Al-Idrisia.
Yalta on the map. Physical and geographical characteristics
The city is located in the southern part of the Crimean peninsula. It occupies the coast of the Yalta Bay, in the Black Sea. On the territory of the city are the hills of Darsan and Glory. On the land side, Yalta is surrounded by a semicircle of the Crimean Mountains.
A general resort attraction is the Vorontsovsky and Livadiysky parks, laid out on the territory of Greater Yalta (the latter includes the city itself, Alupka and many villages). First of all, they impress with their impressive size. When creating them, unique decorative foreign plants were widely used.
Climate features
Where is the city of Yalta? Approximately at the same geographical latitude as the popular Italian resorts of Genoa and Ravenna. Approximately 2250 hours a year the warm sun caresses the city. Such luxurious Mediterranean resorts as San Remo, Nice and Cannes can boast of a similar indicator. The city of Yalta (Crimea) has a temperate climate, similar to the Mediterranean subtropical. Winters here are rainy and mild, springs are cool, summers are long and hot, and autumns are warm and long (the so-called velvet season).
Yalta on the map of Crimea is in the arms of the warm sea and mountains, which play the role of reliable defenders from cold winds. This geographical feature provides favorable conditions for vacationers.
Yalta (Crimea) is famous, first of all, for its recreational resources. Such reserves as "Cape Martyan", Crimean natural and Yalta mountain-forest, provide the medical and climatic value of the resort.
Beaches
Yalta (photos of the city are presented in the article) is famous for its magnificent beaches. However, not so long ago they were subjected to gradual destruction under the influence of landslides. People began to deliberately ennoble the beaches only a few decades ago. So, the construction of retaining walls, digging trenches in the seabed and filling them with stones was organized. With the help of floating cranes, hundred-ton groins were installed, and millions of cubic meters of rubble were placed between them. As a result, people have learned to create artificial beaches even in those areas that were previously considered absolutely unsuitable for recreation.
Fauna, flora
The Yalta Reserve is a unique place where about two thousand species of various plants grow. Juniper-oak forests and bushes cover the slopes of the city. The most common are Scotch and Crimean pine, as well as juniper, and fluffy, maple, hornbeam, beech, cedar, dogwood, pear and mountain ash.
The forests on the southern coast are extremely important for water and soil protection, therefore they are recognized as protected areas and are carefully protected.
The fauna of the southern Crimean coast has an island character and is similar in type to the Mediterranean. On this territory you can see red deer, roe deer, stone marten, badger, teleutka squirrel, wild boar, weasel, fox, hare, hedgehog, shrew, bat.
Ecological situation
First of all, let's highlight a number of existing problems:
- At least nine hundred units per hour (sometimes this figure reaches 1600 units) is the traffic load on the main highways of Yalta in the summer in the daytime. As for the winter period, boiler houses are considered the main source of harmful emissions into the atmosphere, the condition of their treatment systems has left much to be desired for many years.
- The maximum concentration on the highways of Simferopol reaches six MPC (maximum permissible concentration), and on the roads of Yalta - three may be due to the use of low-quality fuel.
- As experts have established, in Yalta the concentration of benzapyrene is almost twice as high as the optimal one. This fact suggests that the ecological situation in the city is unsatisfactory.
- In March 2012, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development allocated ten million hryvnias to modernize the Yalta sewerage system in order to stop the discharge of runoff into the Black Sea. However, as of 2013, the city's sewage treatment plants are still in very poor condition. For this reason, the waters adjacent to the port beaches are periodically polluted with sewage.
- April 2012 was marked by a wide discussion of the problem of poor cleaning of city streets. Local residents independently organized subbotniks to clear Yalta of garbage. In September of the same year, such events resumed, as the local authorities were unable to maintain cleanliness in the city.
A bit of history
The remains of the settlements of the ancient inhabitants of the Crimean territories - the Taurians - were found by archaeologists near Simeiz, on Cape Ai-Todor and on, as well as in some other places. Artifacts have been dated to around the fourth or fifth centuries BC. The Taurians were pirates, fishermen, farmers, hunters and herdsmen. Their way of life can be described as semi-sedentary.
According to legend, Yalta is a city founded by Greek sailors. It is believed that they wandered for a long time through the endless expanses of the Black Sea, and after they saw the long-awaited shore, they exclaimed: “Yalos!” (that's the Greek word for "shore"). Since then, these lands have been called that. On maps and in documents of the XIV century. the city is referred to as Yalita, Gialita, Callita and Etalita.
Yalta is Russia or Ukraine? Currently, it belongs to the Russian Federation, but in the summer of 1475, the city, like the whole of Crimea, was captured by the Ottoman Turks. The southern coast was included in the Ottoman Empire. In the second half of the fifteenth century there was a powerful earthquake that destroyed Yalta. Only seventy years later, Armenians and Greeks began to settle in the devastated area. Historians believe that it was during that period that the name used until now was fixed behind the city.
Yalta is Russia or Ukraine? Back in 1783 Crimea became part of the Russian Empire. This happened as a result of the process of mass resettlement of Crimean Christians in the Sea of \u200b\u200bAzov in 1778 and the emigration of Crimean Tatars to Turkey. At that time, Yalta was a small deserted fishing village.
nineteenth century
The governor-general of the Novorossiysk lands - Count Vorontsov - in 1823 provided two hundred acres of Yalta land on the condition of breeding vineyards, orchards and construction. Newly wealthy owners, thanks to the hard work of their serfs, erected luxurious villas, palaces, mansions on this territory, laid huge industrial gardens and vineyards. In addition, magnificent parks appeared at that time, which to this day delight the eyes of local residents and tourists: Gurzufsky, Massandrovsky, Alupkinsky, Livadia and others.
The city of Yalta gradually grew. The map of the area allowed Vorontsov to understand that this inconspicuous settlement, thanks to its unique relief and convenient bay, could become an important city for Russia.
Important transformations
The year 1838 was marked by the formation of the Yalta district. The once deserted village has acquired the status of a city. A year earlier, Count Vorontsov ordered the construction of a gravel road that connected Yalta with Simferopol and Alushta. In 1848 the city got a direct road connection with Sevastopol.
Destruction and restoration
During the war of 1853-1856. the whole of Crimea was seriously affected. Yalta (a map of the city of that time helps to understand the nature and scale of the destruction) was no exception. Over time, the city was restored, moreover, they began to talk about it as an excellent resort. Dr. Dmitriev and Professor Botkin noted that the Yalta climate is healing. It was for this reason that Emperor Alexander III issued a decree on the construction of two palaces in the city - Livadia and Massandra.
Private construction also did not stand still. So, one of the richest people in Russia - Prince Yusupov - built a palace in Koreiz, Count Milyutin - in Simeiz, Naryshkin - in Miskhor.
In 1886, according to the instructions of Alexander III, the construction of a powerful stone pier, as well as a sewer system, began. Another important completed project of that period was the Yalta embankment. In 1898, the construction of the city water supply was completed.
As a result, by the end of the nineteenth century, many knew where Yalta was on the map, since the city was already known as a wonderful resort. The interest of those in power was also fueled by the fact that in the 1860s, Livadia, near Yalta, became the southern residence of the tsar's family.
The twentieth century
Yalta is Russia or Ukraine? Russia. And at the beginning of the last century, many representatives of the imperial nobility considered it their duty to have a palace or at least a dacha on the southern coast of Crimea.
By 1914, two gymnasiums and a commercial school, two clubs, four paid ones, libraries and the same number of cinemas had already been opened in the city.
The position of Yalta has changed significantly after two revolutions - February and October - died down. According to Lenin's decree, luxurious mansions and palaces were transferred to the use of the people. In addition, new health resorts were actively built. The Dolossy sanatorium was the first to open its doors. It happened in 1928.
And again the war ...
During the Great Patriotic War, German troops occupied the Crimea. Anti-Nazi activities were launched in Yalta. The invaders organized a Jewish ghetto in the city. 4,500 Yalta residents were driven there. All of them were later shot near Massandra. In the period from 1941 to 1944, Yalta was mercilessly bombarded by enemy aircraft. The city was liberated from the invaders in April 1944.
Yalta is Russia or Ukraine? From 1954 to 2014, the city was part of the Ukrainian lands, but now it is part of the Russian Federation.
recent history
At the dawn of the twenty-first century, the reconstruction of most of the Yalta coast began. As a result, the condition of the beaches has significantly improved, which today receive more than one thousand people a year, and Massandrovsky was even awarded the Blue Flag. In 2003, reconstruction work was completed on the city embankment. Since then, it has been not only a shopping street, but also a place of mass celebrations. In 2009, a memorial chapel was erected on the same embankment, which was later consecrated in the name of the Cathedrals of the New Martyrs and Confessors of Russia. It was built in honor of the memory of all those innocently killed during the hard times, during the years of the Civil and Great Patriotic Wars. It is noteworthy that the memorial is located not far from the wooden chapel of St. Alexander Nevsky, demolished in 1932, erected in memory of Alexander II, who died at the hands of terrorists.
March 18, 2014 Crimea (including Yalta) became part of the Russian Federation. This happened on the basis of a popular referendum held two days earlier, as well as an agreement between the authorities of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Crimea.
It is not for nothing that the inhabitants of Yalta proudly call their native city an open-air museum. Created as a holiday destination for Russian nobles, this once tiny town is now a popular resort. Tourists from many countries are happy to soak up the local beaches under the gentle Yalta sun.
Crimea is the most popular destination for summer holidays at sea. Millions of tourists go to its shores every summer. The My Geography website provides an overview of the best beaches located in cities along the Black Sea coast of Crimea. Today the story will be about the beaches of Yalta.
The Crimean coast is a continuous strip of beaches - sandy, pebbly, rocky. Each city on the coast has more than one hundred of them.
The beaches of Yalta are known far beyond the Crimea. Tourists from all over Russia come here every year. In Yalta, there are beaches that have been awarded the prestigious international Blue Flag mark for exceptional cleanliness and excellent service. The tourist business of Crimea is developing thanks to beach holidays on the Black Sea coast.
Many Yalta beaches boast excellent infrastructure. Everything is provided here for the convenience of vacationers: equipped changing cabins, work of rescue points and first-aid posts. Beach equipment rental, various types of beach activities.
On the site "My geography" you can get acquainted with the characteristics of the beaches of the Crimean coast. The beaches of Yalta differ from all the others in that the coating on them is completely pebbly, somewhere larger, somewhere smaller. In addition, here you can not go along the beach strip from one place to another. The territory is autonomous throughout. So where to rest must be decided in advance.
Which beach to choose
There are three types of beaches in Yalta:
- City public. Despite the fact that the entrance is free, you will have to pay for a sunbed with an umbrella. Since they are all located in a lowland, it will be necessary to go down to them;
- Beaches at boarding houses and hotels. The option is simply excellent in terms of service. Everything is nearby, there are umbrellas, sun loungers, equipment rental for beach activities is organized. The territory is guarded, you can safely leave your things. The beach is clean and any rubbish is removed in a timely manner. But their size is small and may not accommodate everyone;
- wild beaches. There is no infrastructure here. But they are very beautiful, although they may not be suitable for everyone.
You may not have the opportunity to visit all the beaches. Here, the place of your accommodation in the resort will be decisive. The choice of housing in Yalta is huge and in different areas. You can look for housing in advance on a specialized website http://hochu-na-yuga.ru/krym/yalta/
or search through this form
Let's take a look at the best of them:
- "Massandrovsky";
- Dolphin and Orange;
- Central City (Primorsky);
- Beach near the sanatorium "Sevastopol";
- __»__ Levant Hotel;
- __"__sanatorium "Russia";
- __"__ hotel "Oreanda";
- Residential complex "Opera-Prima";
- Wild and nudist beaches.
MASSANDROVSKY BEACH
Tourists have long chosen this beach with a well-developed infrastructure and excellent service. Its beginning goes right behind the Marine Station and stretches to the beach belonging to the boarding house "Actor". Its length is 500m. This is the most popular place among tourists. Various festivals, concerts, club parties are constantly held here. For the organization of the service, the beach has repeatedly received the prestigious international Blue Flag award.
For vacationers, all amenities are created here: showers, changing cabins, toilets, sheds for shade. There are massage parlors, beach equipment rentals and water entertainment facilities. There is a rescue and medical service.
It is divided into three sectors:
- Beach club "Grand M Beach" with beige sun loungers. On its territory there is a bar, a pool filled with water from mountain springs, a hookah bar. You can visit the snow-white terrace "Shell Midyika" or order any dish on the beach. Fresh sea delicacies are prepared here from the aquarium. On the second floor of the terrace there are 12 bungalows with a luxurious bed, a table with a sun lounger. Payment is taken per hour, day/night, day.
GRAND BEACH (Massandrovsky)
On weekends, entertainment events are held here with popular DJs, various contests with prizes, dancing in the pool.
- "Havana Beach" - sand-colored sun loungers, sun umbrellas. Good beach bar. The area is always clean. The water is clear and blue.
HAVANA BEACH
- "Gorona Beach" - blue sun loungers, umbrellas, bar, music in the evening. The coverage is medium.
GORONA BEACH
In addition, there is a bar "JJ Bar", a cafe "Van Gogh" on the territory - they prepare pizza, grill. The entrance is free.
You can get to Massandrovsky on foot from the city center. It is necessary to go towards the seaport from the side of the Yalta Embankment. Buses No. 32, 34, 47a, 109 to the stop. "Thing Center". Shuttle taxi No. 6, 18a, 21, 22, 39 stop. "Thing Center".
Dolphin Beach
DOLPHIN BEACH
It is located on the southwestern side of Yalta (2 km from the center), on the territory of the suburban village of Livadia, adjacent to its beach. It will take less than 10 minutes on foot from the city's embankment towards Livadia to reach the place. Near the shore with medium pebbles, sheds for shade, showers and changing rooms are equipped. Toilets are free. Despite the fact that the beach strip itself is narrow here (250m long), some recreation areas are located higher - on the embankment.
The entrance is free. But, if you want to stay with increased comfort, there are several well-equipped paid zones at your service:
- you can rent a family sector equipped with sun loungers, umbrellas, a table, an individual toilet and shower. It costs 500 rubles per day;
- lovers can rent a bungalow with a full range of services for 400 r per day per couple;
- On a comfortable Lounge - terrace for 180 rubles / day you will be given a place on a hill with amazing views of the sea and mountains;
- In sector 3, for 130 rubles, a deck chair with an umbrella and a free shower and toilet are provided.
You can not pay for services, come with your own towel and sit on it.
On the territory there is a rescue and medical service. I can note an excellent SPA complex with a swimming pool with purified sea water. Providing free wi-fi. Beach entertainment rental. Possibility to satisfy your hunger in the Atlantis restaurant, pizzeria, canteen. They are right on the beach. Near the "Dolphin" there are many small stalls with all sorts of things, bars and cafes.
The water here is very clean, the coating is small pebbles, the level of service corresponds to 4 shells (the highest score is 5).
To get here, you need to take buses No. 32, 47a, 102, 115 in Yalta to the stop. "Livadia", fixed-route taxi No. 11 to the stop. "Livadia Palace".
Orange beach
BEACH-CAFE ORANGE
BEACH-CAFE ORANGE
I will continue my story about the beaches of Yalta with “Orange”. This is a beach cafe. It is very popular with tourists, especially among young people. Here every evening there are fun parties to the music of the best DJs. Colorful evening shows attract crowds of tourists here.
Although Orange does not have its own infrastructure, it is replaced by the infrastructure of the Embankment. Which has everything: kiosks, stalls, shops, restaurants, cafes and an abundance of attractions.
The beach used by "Orange" belongs to the hotel "". It is located behind the cafe "Apelsin", its length is a little more than 100 m, with small pebbles. The water is clear, beautiful shade of turquoise. Entrance here is free. During the day, tourists like to relax from the heat in a cafe, and in the evening they take part in a nightly beach disco. You have to pay to enter the disco. The cafe is famous for the quality of the dishes served, these are Tempura rolls, foie gras, crab lasagna, etc.
To get here you need to take bus number 29, 34 from Yalta to get to the stop. "Embankment", then a short walk. By car you need to get to the hotel "Yalta-Intourist".
"Central City" (Primorsky)
seaside beach
This beach is well known to vacationers in Yalta. In summer there are always a lot of visitors. Its length is about 400 m, it stretches along the city Embankment. The location in the city center had a good effect on its infrastructure. Everything is provided here for a good rest: there are changing rooms, lockers for personal belongings, sunbeds, sun loungers with umbrellas. It is covered with medium-sized pebbles. In some places the floorings are made of wood. There are many bars, cafes, shops, souvenir shops. Peddlers with food, drinks, sweets walk around the territory.
For children there is a playground. There are attractions for adults and children. There is a rental point for catamarans, boats, bananas and other entertainment.
Admission is free, as it is always crowded here, it is better to come to take places early.
You can get here by bus number 47a to the stop. "Colonnade", minibus No. 11, 35 to the same stop. Then go down past the monument to Chekhov.
The beach near the sanatorium Sevastopol
health resort Sevastopol
Sanatorium "Sevastopol" is located 350 meters from the coast. The road to the beach takes no more than 10 minutes on foot. The coating is pebbly, 700 meters from it there is a city beach.
Levant hotel beach
Levant Hotel Yalta
Among all the beaches of Yalta, the exemplary private beach of the Levant Hotel stands out, which is located next to the central Primorsky and the city's embankment. With a wide well-groomed beach strip with small pebbles. The water is pure, beautiful aquamarine color, the foam of the waves is like champagne. The descent to the depth is gradual, the bottom is clean without large stones. It belongs to a large departmental sanatorium. Everything here is thought out for the convenience of vacationers, they use all the amenities for free. For other visitors, admission is free, but you will have to pay for the use of beach equipment.
Excellent infrastructure creates increased comfort. Sun loungers stand under umbrellas from the sun, you can also hide from it in the shade of a beautiful canopy, a special area with green artificial turf has been created for children with a large selection of children's attractions, the opportunity to swim in small children's pools (paddling pools).
For adults, various water activities are offered with the help of instructors. Security services, rescuers and doctors work on its territory. There are small cafes, restaurants, barbecues where you can eat, drink different drinks, eat ice cream.
Getting here is extremely simple, you need to get to the "Primorsky", and it's a stone's throw from it.
Beach resort Rossiya
BEACH SANATORIUM RUSSIA
The size of the beach is small, and therefore it is located on several tiers. Coating is pebbly. It's time to update the infrastructure, everything is old. There are awnings from the sun, cabanas, a small cafe. But the sea here is clean, the beach area is constantly cleaned. Since the entrance is paid here, there are few visitors.
You can get here by car to the Rossiya sanatorium and go down to the beach through the checkpoint, or by bus to the Rossiya stop. Near this stop is the only water park in Yalta. "Atlantis".
The beach of the residential complex "Opera-Prima"
OPERA PRIMA
OPERA PRIMA BEACH
"Opera-Prima" is a residential VIP - a gated complex with excellent service for those living in it. Its beach is small in size, but wide, exceptionally clean, well-groomed. Its cover is pebbly, with a gentle slope into the water. Modern equipment provides its increased comfort. Ultra-modern sun awnings, tents, sun loungers, an enclosed VIP area, showers and cabanas, all of a modern aesthetic design. Organized rental of beach equipment. The navigation area is marked with buoys. The day is clean. The water is warm and clear.
The territory is guarded, there is a medical service and a rescue service. There is a cafe, coffee stands, a new children's playground with attractions and a premium spa complex. With a fitness area, thermal complex, Medi-SPA, Beauty.
This magnificent beach is very popular with tourists who are willing to pay for a comfortable stay. Entrance to the territory is free, all other services are paid. Beach services are free for those staying at Opera Prima.
To get there, you need to get to the Seaside Park and through its territory to reach the checkpoint of the Opera-Prima hotel. Or from the Spartak stop along the embankment and Pushkinsky Boulevard, just take a walk to the hotel entrance.
wild beaches
Ayu-Dag beaches
The most famous wild beach is located near the mountain Ayu-Dag between the beach "House of Creativity" and the city beach named after Chekhov. There are a large number of wild beaches around Yalta. There are beaches for those who like to swim and sunbathe topless, for example, Simeiz beach.
SIMEIZ
Near Simeiz is the village of Katsiveli with large beaches and stunning natural beauty. It’s good to walk to Simeiz through the Blue Bay, admiring the opening landscapes and a magnificent view of Mount Koshka along the way.
The southern coast of Crimea, where is it better to relax alone, with a company or with children? Let's figure it out. The southern coast of Crimea has always been famous for the best climate, rich nature, picturesque mountains, warm sea and, as a result, has become a great place to relax.
The southern Crimean resorts are spread over a distance of 150 km from Cape Aya to Mount Kara-Dag. The most popular destinations of the South Coast, where it is better to relax, are Alushta, Gurzuf, Foros and Yalta, as well as small resort villages between them. They can be quickly reached from the capital of Crimea -, and a developed transport infrastructure allows you to travel in different directions. A new airport has been opened in Crimea - this is already an attraction.
It is on the South Coast that the longest trolleybus route in the world connects Yalta, Gurzuf, Alushta and other resort villages with Simferopol.
To decide where it is better to relax on the Southern coast of Crimea, you need to decide what your priorities are: sanatorium treatment, the choice of excursion routes, eco-tourism, entertainment, sightseeing, amenities and developed infrastructure for a beach holiday or a budget holiday. For all tourists, the Southern coast of Crimea is suitable, where you can relax, but each village has its pros and cons.
The southern coast of Crimea, where it is better: Privetnoe and Kanaka
Privetnoye and Kanaka are located in a picturesque place among vineyards, orchards and juniper groves. The resorts are conducive to a measured and relaxing holiday on the southern coast of Crimea. There are good pebble beaches, many guest houses and especially boathouses on the first coastline, where the entire infrastructure of the villages is concentrated. Privetny and Kanakskaya Balka have the most hotels and guest houses of low and medium price range. Entertainment in the village can be found on the beach: windsurfing, sea fishing, boating, yachting or buggy riding. You can also go to the sauna, play billiards in "Katran" (Privetnoe), sit in a cafe. Of the sights of the southern coast of Crimea, there is the Uskut Jamisi mosque and the snow-white rock of Ak-Kaya, hikes to which will appeal to lovers of eco-tourism.
The southern coast of Crimea, where it is better to relax: Rybachye
This South Coast village, where it is better to relax, is popular with budget tourists and especially campers. Here is one of the most popular tent camps on the seashore. The Rybachye resort on the southern coast of Crimea is located in a picturesque corner among the Crimean mountains, thickets of cypresses and coniferous plants. The main attraction of the village is its wide pebble beach with dark volcanic sand and developed infrastructure.
Although the central beach of the village can be crowded during the peak season, tourists continue to come here, as there is an unforgettable atmosphere here. In the village of Rybachye, guest houses and hotels on the southern coast of Crimea of the low and medium price segment prevail, but there are also more prestigious establishments. Here you can stay in boathouses on the seashore, as well as rent good apartments. The village has all kinds of water activities, you can take a trip to the mountains in an SUV, go fishing in the sea. Tours to the caves are organized in the Karabi-Yayla tract. You can also go to the Dzhur-Dzhur waterfall and the waterfalls of the Sater River, to the Chaban-Kale fortress, which is over 600 years old.
The southern coast of Crimea, where to relax: Malorechenskoye and Solnechnogorskoye
The villages of Malorechenskoye and Solnechnogorskoye are located 2 km from each other, you can walk.
Although they are located among the Crimean mountains, the mountains in this area are not very high, and therefore there is always a light breeze here, which makes it easier to endure the heat. The villages have good small-pebble beaches with developed infrastructure. In Malorechenskoye there is a unique building - a lighthouse temple, which serves both.
There is also an observation deck with stunning views of the coastline. Not far from Solnechnogorsk there is a 15-meter Dzhur-Dzhur waterfall and an Orthodox church located nearby.
In the villages, you can stay in establishments of the low and medium price segment.
South Coast: where better to relax - Alushta
Alushta, where you can relax on the southern coast of Crimea, has always been considered one of the most popular resorts. The composition of Big Alushta on the southern coast of Crimea includes more than a dozen resorts located to the east and west. Alushta has a lot of entertainment and attractions, as well as private municipal and wild beaches, where vacationers will always find the perfect place to relax. The beaches of the Southern coast of Crimea in Alushta consist of small and large pebbles and have good infrastructure, and water activities are offered on many beaches.
In Alushta, you can stay in institutions of all price segments, although housing in the private sector is a bit more expensive than in other places. Also in the village and the surrounding area there are sanatoriums and boarding houses where you can undergo procedural treatment. On the southern coast of Crimea in Alushta, you will have access to all possible entertainment and access to many attractions. Among them are the Marble Cave, the exposition "Crimea in miniature" on the street. Gorky, Scythian Naples, Aluston Fortress, Alushta Aquarium, etc.
Vouchers to the southern coast of Crimea
South Coast: where to relax - Cliff and Partenit
Utes and Partenit, where it is better to relax on the southern coast of Crimea, are very popular among tourists. Holidays on the southern coast of Crimea here are not conducive to a budget holiday, and this is especially true of Utyos, where luxury apartment rentals are popular, and the village itself resembles Portofino in Italy, or something like that. Partenit also belongs to the prestigious resorts of Crimea, but it is much easier to rent a house here in the middle price segment and in the private sector. You can take a course of treatment in the sanatoriums "Crimea" and "Aivazovskoye".
The main attraction of Partenit is Mount Ayu-Dag, and in Utyos there is a large park and an ancient castle of Countess Gagarina. The beaches in the villages are small and narrow, consisting of small and large pebbles.
Where to relax on the South Coast: Gurzuf
Gurzuf, where it is better to relax on the South Coast, is considered one of the most famous and most visited resorts in the Crimea. It has a well-developed infrastructure, entertainment industry, and also has attractions that tourists admire. In Gurzuf, you can stay in one of the sanatoriums and improve your health. You can also stay in mini-hotels and hotels of all price categories. The beaches in Gurzuf are pebbly and there are several dozens of municipal and private beaches. As a rule, the private beaches of Gurzuf have an infrastructure that the beaches of other resorts can envy. The Gurzuf embankment is one of the most beautiful and exemplary in the Crimea. Entertainment in Gurzuf is available for every taste, from beach attractions to good restaurants with excellent cuisine. The sights of the village include the Gurzuf Garden, the Adalary rocks, the Chekhov Dacha Museum, the Pushkin Museum and the Suuk-Su Palace.
Big Yalta, Southern Coast of Crimea
Yalta is truly considered the pearl of the Crimean peninsula. The Big Yalta includes many resort villages where you can stay in the private sector and establishments of all price categories. The composition of Big Yalta on the southern coast of Crimea includes the villages of Danila, Nikita, Otradnoye, Massandra, Grape, Livadia, Oreanda, Gaspra, Koreiz, Alupka, Simeiz and others.
The beaches and their infrastructure are almost the same everywhere. The structure of the beaches is small and large pebbles. Almost along the entire perimeter of the coastline in the area of resort villages, the beaches are separated by breakwaters and have concrete embankments. Everywhere you can relax on the municipal beaches, or staying in a sanatorium, relax on the departmental part of the coastline. There are also private beaches, and this is especially noticeable in central Yalta and Massandra.
Resort villages located east of Yalta offer a more budgetary vacation on the southern coast of Crimea, compared to the villages in the western part. The imperial palaces and palaces of the Russian nobility are concentrated in Big Yalta - the Massandra Palace, the Livadia Palace, the Vorontsov Palace, the Swallow's Nest castle, the Dyulber palace complex. In Yalta on the southern coast of Crimea there is a zoo, a dolphinarium, an oceanarium and amusement parks, as well as museums, theaters and cinemas. In the village of Nikita you can visit the famous Nikitsky Botanical Garden and the alley of cacti.
In the western part of Big Yalta on the southern coast of Crimea is the famous mountain Ai-Petri, which you can climb by funicular.
Foros
Foros, where it is better to relax on the southern coast of Crimea, has always been considered a favorite vacation spot for the party elite of the USSR. Today, Foros is an ecologically clean place, and therefore the demand for recreation here is always high. Holidays on the southern coast of Crimea in Foros itself cannot be called budgetary, and the reason for this is the high prices for accommodation. In the neighboring resort villages of Sanatornoye, Oliva, Beregovoe, you can rent inexpensive housing in the private sector or stay in a hotel of the middle price segment. In these villages, you can rent an excellent private villa at a relatively low price. The beaches in Foros and its environs are pebbly, and in some places with rocky ridges, have good infrastructure, especially those that belong to private establishments. In Foros and its environs, you can visit the house-museum of Yulian Semyonov, who lived here for a long time, the Kuznetsov Palace, Baydar Gates, the Church of the Ascension of Christ, Foros Park, the Devil's Stairs Pass, the Shuldan Monastery and the fortress on Mount Isar-Kaya.
Southern Coast of Crimea Hotels
Now you know where to relax on the southern coast of Crimea. This place is distinguished by a variety of resort towns and cities. Making a choice is not always easy, so it's better to travel and explore new places. The southern coast of Crimea is such a vacation where you simply cannot sit still!