Yalta sights and photo tour

Yalta is the most popular of the Crimean resorts. The name of the town comes from the Greek word Yialos meaning Beach. According to legend the village was named for lost Greek sea explorers.
Today Yalta is called the capital of the southern coast. It is situated 80 km from Simferopol, and at the same distance from Sevastopol is another famous resort city. Surrounded on the east and west by two hills, and from the north is a steep mountain range that protects the city from northern winds and Yalta is also the only subtropical climate zone in Ukraine.

The city is interesting, not just only for its beaches and resorts, but also its unique combination of historical, architectural places and course of nature. Yalta was a favorite resort of the Russian emperors’ families and the aristocracy, that is why they began to build their family estates here. The most famous of them are Massandra and Livadia Palaces. The unique climate of the Black Sea coast gave rise to the development of stunningly beautiful, parks and nature reserves. In the suburb of Yalta is the world-famous Nikitskiy Botanical Garden. Its miraculous natural monuments, the Wuchang-su Falls, the and Ai-Petri mountain range simply fascinate many tourists with their unique beauty.

A special place among the city's attractions is the Yalta seafront which stretches for several kilometers. Then after an unusually pleasant stroll under the palm trees you can in a cozy cafe, bar or restaurant, order your portrait numerous artists, or simply breathe the sea air. "Swallow's nest" has already become a business card of Crimea. On all the photographs, postcards, and tourist maps you can find images of this historic castle.

Our website is an online guide dedicated to the monuments and sights of the Big Yalta. You will find everything that's interesting for tourists such as photos, historical facts, legends and myths. We can help you with accommodation on the southern coast of Crimea with Yalta hotels and renting apartments in Yalta. We hope that the information provided here will help you in getting acquainted with Crimea, and you will want to see it with your own eyes.