Yalta

Yalta (in ancient times Yalos, Yalita) is located on the ancient land of Crimea, here archaeologists found objects related to the stone and bronze centuries. The city belonged to the Вrands, the Genoese, and in the 13th century, it was captured by the Ottoman Empire. After themselves, in the vicinity of Yalta, the Turks left fountains at the water sources. The rule of the Turks in Yalta ended after the Russo-Turkish war.

In the first few decades, after the annexation of the peninsula to Russia, the Crimea and the southern coast of the Crimea are visited by foreign and Russian scientists and travelers who studied natural resources. After the publication of the work of Professor S.P. Botkin, on the healing properties of the climate of the Southern coast, Yalta begins to develop as a resort. 

Embankment of Yalta in the 30's. XX century

Here, wealthy residents of Russia begin to come to treat tuberculosis, cardiovascular and other diseases. Some of them bought land here and built summer houses, rest houses and small palaces. Yalta - developed as a resort for aristocrats.

Theater named after A. P. Chekhov

Today Yalta is a beautiful, impressive, intellectual and sunny capital of the Southern coast of Crimea. The old Yalta is concentrated near the embankment, from where narrow, winding streets diverge in all directions. 

Yalta. Pebble beach

There is something to see and enjoy with pleasure: a variety of architectural styles, old balconies, cozy cafes and souvenir shops. In this part of Yalta are concentrated the most prestigious hotels in which, as once, rest famous and famous people. Yalta offers its guests a lot of entertainment: restaurants and nightclubs, cinema-concert halls, whole shopping streets, discos, the Confetti shopping and entertainment center, the Skazka zoo, the dolphinarium.

Monument to A. P. Chekhov

The city often hosts national festivals, annual film festivals, various international events. Yalta also has art galleries, a theater, cultural centers. But, unfortunately there are very few beaches near the central embankment and they are narrow enough, that's why most hotels, mini-hotels and sanatoriums are located on the outskirts of the city, far from the city bustle.

Yaila. Skazka zoo

Thanks to the Crimean mountains, protecting Yalta from penetration of winds from remote areas from the sea, the city can boast a curative subtropical climate, which SP wrote so much. Botkin. The air smells of juniper, cypress, Crimean herbs and sea breeze. Rest in Yalta has its own, unique charm. Here you will find the most exquisite cuisine, fine wines and juicy fruits. Resting in Yalta, you are guaranteed to get a lot of positive emotions.

Cable car to Mount Ai-Petri

One of the teeth of Mount Ai-Petri