Obviously, a holidaymaker is usually not limited to just one beach holiday. Whether in Crimea, Krasnodar Territory, Turkey or Europe, the soul asks for something that can give new and unusual sensations. Sea, sun, water attractions - it's wonderful! But on the 3-4th day the monotonous variety begins to get boring. And the jaded gaze inevitably begins to look for entertainment that is not so obvious.
Fortunately, there are no problems with having fun and memorable leisure time on the South Coast. On the contrary, there is a different kind of inconvenience: how to see all the sights during a standard two-week vacation.
Leisure
Rock climbing
For those who like to have an active holiday and try something new, Yalta provides the opportunity to take a course of rock climbing lessons and make the first ascent with experienced instructors. Lessons are held in Oreanda on the Alima rock. You can read more details here.
The cost of the first lesson is 1,190 rubles, the full seven-day course is 21,000 rubles.
Paragliding
Lovers of heights can discover new places in Crimea from above. The Paraplanix club organizes group and individual paragliding flights.
Despite the fact that the club itself is based in Simferopol, some flights are carried out near Yalta . The most interesting and suitable routes for these purposes are the peaks of Ai-Petri, Demerdzhi and the Valley of Ghosts located near Yalta.
The programs are designed for people with different levels of training. The club has several programs and a large number of routes in its arsenal. Official website of the club.
The cost of the “Light” program is 3000 rubles. from 15 minutes, the most intense program with a breathtaking view of Yalta - 8000 rubles. in 40 minutes.
Golf
Guests of Yalta have the opportunity to spend time playing golf in a pleasant atmosphere in the fresh air, not far from the Uchan-Su waterfall. The training center of the Yalta golf club provides excellent conditions for quality recreation, providing a large selection of professional equipment.
The complex has a mini-hotel, a bathhouse, and a restaurant.
Address: Yalta, Vinogradnoe village, Bakhchisarai highway, 9v.
Nutrition
As at any other resort, food prices are, of course, high. But you can find inexpensive catering establishments - it is better if these places are suggested to you by those tourists who have already vacationed in these places and got acquainted with canteens, snack bars and cafes. On average, you will pay 200-300 rubles for a soup, and about 500 rubles for a three-course course. Vegetables and fruits become cheaper in November, which is simply wonderful. You can not only save on food and improve your health, but also lose extra pounds. You can cook your own meals by buying food from local markets and inexpensive supermarkets. In establishments such as mini-hotels and guest houses, there are separate kitchens with a stove, microwave, household appliances, and dishes. Cooking your own meals not only saves a significant amount of your budget. You can prepare your favorite dishes yourself, including for children if they are traveling with you. In addition, this is a great opportunity to prepare meals for people who are on a diet due to illness or simply want to lose weight.
Fitness clubs
"Fort Prestige"
The largest fitness club in Yalta offers its guests a gym with modern equipment, a cardio studio, a fitness bar, a SPA area with a massage room, a sauna, and a solarium. Both personal and small group training are provided: strength, dance, aerobic, yoga. You can read more about subscriptions and training here.
"Saigon"
Fitness club "Saigon" equipped with the latest professional equipment, the club is located at Yalta, park named after. Gagarina, 4.
The club includes 2 halls for classes in different areas: fitness, aerobics, as well as oriental dancing and Pilates. One of the features of the club is the picturesque view of the city from the panoramic windows. Official website of the club.
The cost of one visit is from 250 rubles, a subscription for 8 classes - 1800 rubles, for 12 visits - 2400 rubles.
BULLDOG GYM
The BULLDOG GYM gym, with an area of 500 sq.m., is located on the territory of the Prestige Hotel at the address Yalta, st. Dzherzhinsky, 17.
The cost of a one-time personal training is 250 rubles, a monthly subscription is 1000 rubles.
Housing
As for housing in Yalta, there are a huge number of types. You can stay in luxury hotels with 4 or 5 stars, where there is a high level of service, many additional options, and increased comfort. You can choose a hotel with a lower status, modest but cozy. The prices in guest houses and mini-hotels are lower - this is a very popular accommodation at the resort - the cost is lower, and the living conditions are close to home. And, of course, the private sector. Budget housing is always in demand. You can rent a private house of any size, both for a small group and for a huge company. There are houses in which you can only rent a room with a minimum number of items, the main thing is to have somewhere to sleep and wash. You can rent the entire house or a building in the yard. Owners of their own homes also rent out huge two-story cottages, which are perfect for a large company. One cannot help but recall the numerous boarding houses and sanatoriums of Yalta - comfortable establishments in which prices are somewhat lower than in fashionable hotels with equal living conditions, and perhaps even better. In addition to food and comfort in the rooms, guests have access to wellness treatments, massage rooms, sports and gyms. Interesting events and organized excursions are also held for vacationers. There is not a huge demand for accommodation, so it is not necessary to book far in advance of your trip. In addition, at this time prices are much lower; some hotels offer discounts on accommodation up to 50 percent.
Yoga
Studio "Space"
Yoga studio “Space” is focused on individual and group training in hatha yoga, yoga in hammocks. Classes are held for children.
The cost of one lesson in hatha yoga is 250 rubles, eight - 1600 rubles, twelve - 2200 rubles, one lesson in hammock yoga - 300, eight - 2200, twelve - 3200 rubles.
Address: Yalta, st. Chekhova, 26, official website.
Yoga Yard Meditation Studio
The Yoga Yard meditation studio offers classes in various areas: hatha yoga, yoga nidra, yoga sound, as well as master classes, relaxation art, and musical evenings.
The cost of a one-time lesson is 200 rubles, a subscription for 8 lessons is 1200 rubles.
Address: Yalta, Chernomorsky lane, 6, official website of the studio.
Yoga House Studio
The Yoga House studio conducts classes in the following areas: yoga in hammocks, hatha yoga, yoni yoga, yoga for pregnant women, for children, for beginners.
The cost of a trial lesson is 1 dollar, a one-time lesson is 300 rubles, an individual hourly lesson is 1200 rubles. a subscription for 8 classes costs 2190 rubles, for 12 – 2990 rubles.
Address: Yalta, st. Kirova, 39, official website of the studio.
Churches of Yalta
Like Sevastopol and Yevpatoria, Yalta is literally littered with religious architecture. Here you will encounter both Catholic cathedrals and the discreet design of the Armenian Church, located in an unforgettable location.
There are also classical objects, such as the Cathedral of Alexander Nevsky and St. John Chrysostom. Don’t be too lazy in the early hours of the weekend to make a “religious procession” through these sites and soak in the religious component of your vacation.
- Alexander Nevsky Cathedral (Sadovaya, 2) - the main Orthodox church of Yalta, according to a project personally approved by Alexander III
- Cathedral of St. John Chrysostom (Polikurovskaya, 25) - built at the request of Count Vorontsov, as a cathedral church of the city
- Armenian Church (Zagorodnaya, 3) - built by order of a Baku oil industrialist in memory of his daughter
- Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Pushkinskaya, 25) - a temple designed by the brilliant Krasnov, the spire and bell tower of which could not be completed.
- Church of St. Theodore Tyrone (Kolkhodny Lane, 2) - Greek church, one of the oldest in Yalta. Anton Pavlovich Chekhov took an active part in its restoration.
Diving
There are few interesting diving spots in the vicinity of Yalta. In order to see the most breathtaking underwater landscapes, you should choose Sevastopol, Balaklava, Cape Tarkhankut, Sudak and Novy Svet.
However, there are organizations in Yalta that provide such services.
Dive
Dive offers various options for programs and training courses: both an introductory dive for beginners and programs for experienced divers.
Cost – from 2500 rub.
Address: Yalta, Morskoy Descent, 5, beach at the Donbass boarding house, official website.
Flybro company
) offers individual and group dives (up to 3 people) to a depth of up to 8 meters with an experienced instructor. It is possible to conduct underwater video shooting (600 rubles).
The cost of the service is 3000 rubles. in 90 minutes.
Address: Yalta, town. Kurpaty, Alupkinskoe highway, 12a, Palmira Palace hotel, official website.
Health improvement
As for health improvement in this climate zone, the above-mentioned thalassotherapy is precisely treatment due to the influence of natural factors. The general condition of the body improves due to the influence of algae, sea water, and healing mud. Thalassotherapy effectively fights cellulite, significantly reducing it or completely eliminating it. Sea air has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the endocrine system, which regulates the amount of fat in the body. It is better that the course takes place in a sanatorium-resort environment under the supervision of a doctor. But there are specialized cosmetology centers where some procedures are acceptable, for example, anti-cellulite wrap.
Fishing in the sea
Flybro (Art-Line LLC) also provides services for organizing one of the most popular types of recreation in Crimea - exciting and exciting sea fishing. Fishermen off the coast of Yalta can expect a good catch: haddock, horse mackerel, katran, fox fish, stingray.
Cost: 1500 rub. – for 180 minutes for 1 person, 12,000 rubles. – in 180 min. for 10 people.
Boat trips, fishing and picnics on the open sea on the Simeiz boat are organized by Sky Travel LLC . Vacationers have a cabin, fishing gear, barbecue, stove, and dishes at their disposal. There is a flexible system of discounts.
Address: Yalta, st. Lenina, 1 – Embankment.
What to see in Yalta
The Ai-Petri plateau, dominating this part of the Crimean coast, and the famous battlements at an altitude of 1253 meters are the most famous attractions of the region. Few who have been to the South Coast have never climbed this mountain peak. Moreover, this is relatively easy to do.
The cable car from Miskhor - its cheerful yellow cabins rush at a low altitude above the Yalta Highway - is the most convenient option to go up. The price (400 RUB in 2022) is a bit steep. But this is a vacation at sea - who counts money during it?
They climb Ai-Petri along the highway, the most serpentine in Crimea. Or on foot: along one of the trails. The last option is also suitable for children over 7 years old.
The Nikitsky Botanical Garden in the tiny village of Nikita is another significant attraction of Yalta. Open all year round, it has the largest collection of plants throughout Russia.
Seasonal events are especially interesting: the tulip parade in April, and the chrysanthemum ball in October-November. The main ticket costs 300 RUB.
If you are vacationing without children or with children over 14 years old, it makes sense to take part in a winery tour. During it, visitors will learn about how wine is made and aged. They will see the local collection of alcohol, one of the largest and most expensive in the world.
Only those over 18 years of age will be allowed to demonstrate the products. The cost of the excursion is 300 RUB, tasting - 450. Individual tours are also available: massandra.su/degustaciya.html)
Buildings and museums
The Swallow's Nest is a famous emblem of Crimea. Few who have visited the peninsula would not deign to visit the tiny palace nestled on the Aurora rock. The place is atmospheric, the view from the observation deck on the terrace, however, is not so “strong”. By the way, many scenes of the cult Soviet film “Ten Little Indians” were filmed at Cape Ai-Todor.
Entrance to the territory is free; visiting the palace will cost 50-250 RUB. From the nearest parking lot on the highway it is almost a kilometer walk to the place. You can arrive by boat (there is a pier below) and explore it as part of an organized excursion from Yalta.
The Cathedral of St. Alexander Nevsky is not the most famous landmark of Yalta. That is why we recommend seeing with your own eyes this luxurious building, designed in the old Russian style. The temple was erected at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, that is, during the peak period of the main resort of Crimea. Entrance inside is, of course, free.
The Chekhov House-Museum with a small garden around it captivates with its special atmosphere. Every second visitor “complains” that he felt a special uplift after visiting this amazing place. It is not surprising that plays that make up the glory of Russian drama were created here: “Three Sisters”, “The Cherry Orchard”, “The Lady with the Dog”. The visit costs only 200 RUB, and this amount includes a tour with a museum worker: yalta-museum.ru.
Palaces of the South Bank
A lot of them! But not all are open to the public. But what kind!
Livadia Palace with a park. The former residence of the last Emperor of Russia and his family, where they spent a couple of autumn months every year. The luxurious-looking white building, which has fully preserved the original appearance of the early 20th century and a number of historical interiors, is loved by tourists. So much so that excursions with museum guides fly through the halls like a meteor, leaving only fragmentary memories in the memory.
The entrance ticket will cost 400 RUB, children are admitted free of charge.
Vorontsov Palace with a park. Located in Alupka, a separate resort that is part of Greater Yalta. The appearance of the estate, which belonged to the Vorontsov counts, is definitely enchanting. A relatively small number of visitors and perfectly preserved interiors from the first third of the 19th century are the hallmarks of the palazzo.
The cost of visiting for adults starts from 350 rubles per adult. A single ticket for all exhibitions costs 830! Website: worontsovpalace.org.
The Massandra Palace in the style of a French chateau is extremely photogenic. But, as they say, it doesn’t have the best aura: it’s not for nothing that none of the owners lived in it. The residence has been turned into a museum and furnished in accordance with the tastes of the early 20th century. A ticket will cost 350-500 RUB.
The Yusupov Palace is under the jurisdiction of the Presidential Administration and has been turned into a luxury hotel - only guests and organized tourist groups are allowed into the territory. The former grand ducal villa “Dulber” in Koreiz is today occupied by a sanatorium of the same name.
Shopping
According to many tourists, shopping in Yalta is an expensive pleasure . Prices here are high and aimed at visitors. The city's shopping centers offer a wide range of services for shopping and recreation.
Trade
The trade and office center is located at Yalta, st. Kyiv, 24B. There is a large assortment of branded and casual clothing, in particular: “Venta”, “TVOE”, “Collezione”.
Shopping center "Confetti"
In one of the largest shopping and entertainment centers, fashion boutiques are presented, including Popilov, Only Italy, Just Lady, AZZA Enrico Cerini, Marine Pool, Respect , cosmetics and perfumes - L'Etoile.
The shopping center also has a food supermarket, a fitness club, a children's entertainment center, a motel and a food court.
Address: Yalta, st. Bolsheviskaya, 10.
Trade
The Moscow shopping center offers a huge selection of goods, including outerwear, shoes, and bags. The boutiques offer jewelry, children's products, perfumes and cosmetics.
Address: Yalta, Moskovskaya st., 3.
Beaches and sea
In Yalta, there are pebble beaches with a sharp increase in depth. This has a positive effect on the cleanliness of the water, but a negative effect on those who cannot swim. Be careful with children!
Almost all beaches are city, public, with free entry. The most “densely populated” beaches in summer are Primorsky and Massandra beaches. The first one has not changed much over the past 20 years: the same scattered cafes, stalls, old-school sun loungers and changing cabins.
But Massandra beach has been greatly transformed: sectors, retail outlets, cafes and restaurants are made in the same style, everything is clean and beautiful. There are three VIP zones (Corona, Havana and Grand-M beach), where you can rent sun loungers for 300-500 rubles per day. There are also bungalows for 500 rubles per hour. Gastronomic festivals are often held on the territory of Massandra Beach.
A beach holiday can also be organized on a couple of land plots on the embankment, but the water there is much dirtier (bay + boats), and it’s somehow awkward to sunbathe in a swimsuit in the middle of the city.
Beach hotels in Yalta >>
Cinemas
"Oreanda"
The Oreanda cinema is located near the Primorsky Park in a hotel building. The comfortable hall seats 160 spectators.
Ticket prices start from 150 rubles.
Address: Yalta, Embankment named after. Lenina, 35/2.
"Saturn IMAX"
The modern cinema complex is located in the very center of the city and has the only IMAX hall in Crimea with a widescreen curved screen, the height of a five-story building, as well as halls for showing 2D and 3D films. The 3 cinema halls of the complex can accommodate more than 700 spectators.
Ticket prices start from 150 rubles.
Address: Yalta, st. Kievskaya, 4. Official website of the cinema.
Prices in November
A trip in November is beneficial in all respects. The most important thing is the reduction in prices for accommodation. Also, food and fruits and lunches in public establishments cost less. In addition, museums, concert halls and other cultural institutions are reducing their admission prices. As for visiting restaurants, clubs, bars, prices in these places are unlikely to become lower. But you can’t argue with this - you have to pay for pleasure. Having familiarized yourself with the features of a holiday in Yalta in November, you can definitely decide whether to go on holiday to a popular resort in the last month of autumn.
Zoos
"Fairy tale"
“Skazka” is the first privately owned zoo created in the former Soviet Union. The zoo is located in the west of Yalta, on the way to Kuibyshevo. The entire territory of “Fairy Tales” of 30,000 m² is a multi-level terrace with exotic plants, flowers and trees, decorated with original sculptures and fountains.
Hundreds of species live here : mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians. Among the pets of “Fairy Tales” are lions, Amur tigers, pumas, roe deer, llamas, monkeys, bears, giraffes, zebras, crocodiles, snakes, more than 1,500 animals in total.
The cost of an adult ticket is 500 rubles, for children from 3 to 10 years old – 250 rubles. Ticket to the sea aquarium: 300 rub. adult, 150 rubles – children, exotarium – 100 and 50 rubles. respectively.
Address: Yalta, st. Kirova, 156 , official website of the zoo.
Contact park "Planet of the Apes and Wild Cats"
At the Yalta-Intourist Hotel there is a zoo, whose inhabitants are over 170 mammals, fish and birds, rare wild cats and primates. Among the inhabitants of the zoo are cheetahs, caracals, pumas, servals, alpacas, gibbons, chimpanzees and many others.
A visit to the zoo is available to everyone as part of the Megaday project , which includes entrance, access to the aquarium, Olympic swimming pool, diving pool, fitness center, baths and saunas, playground and children's room.
The cost of the intensive program is 1500 rubles.
Address: Yalta, st. Drazhinsky, 50, official website of the zoo.
Crimea without Yalta
Crimea without Yalta is like a song without a chorus, an ax without an ax handle and a tourist without a wallet. They exist in nature, but few people are interested in them.
Yalta is a pearl surrounded by tall mountains, the cherry on the cake and a point on the map, famous along with Nice, Sochi and Antalya. It has everything a vacationer could dream of: centuries-old history, breathtaking flora and fauna, wide-open natural spaces and all the infrastructure for recreation and entertainment.
Yalta is a trendsetter in Crimea and just being here is already a gift. And if you approach your visit wisely, it will also be an unforgettable adventure.
Of course, if you are expecting the same comfort and level of service as in Antalya, the same injection of funds into infrastructure as in Sochi and the same pop popularity as Nice, then you are better off flying past Yalta.
There will always be people who need more than anyone else can give.
I have been living in Crimea for several days now and I have an ongoing relationship with Yalta. There were ups and downs, hatred and boundless love.
But all this is dust, because today I am, and tomorrow I am not, and Yalta, like Paris, is eternal and warmed by the love of millions of hearts.
Yes. Bright and popular “divas” can afford to be capricious. But, here it’s up to you. Turn around and snort or grin and forgive.
Night clubs
"Seagull on the Beach"
The restaurant, karaoke and night club “CHAIKA on the Beach” is located on the beach of the Yalta-Intourist hotel at Yalta, st. Drazhinsky, 50.
Distinctive features of the establishment: location by the water, oyster bar, live music, DJ, karaoke. At night, the establishment operates in the format of a nightclub, where the most active parties on the coast are held.
The average bill is 1500-3000 rubles.
"Matrix"
The club, located on the fourth floor of the Oreanda Premier Hotel , is one of the most famous in Yalta. Events of various formats, vibrant show programs, parties, and celebrity performances are held here.
The average bill is from 1500 rubles.
Address: Yalta, Lenin Embankment, 35/2.
"Palma Kitchen&Bar"
The establishment “Pālma Kitchen&Bar” operates in the format of a cafe, bar and night club. During the daytime, business lunches are available to visitors. The menu includes burgers, wok, tom yam.
The average bill is from 1000 rubles.
Address: Yalta, st. Ignatenko, 20.
Strip club "Riviera"
The strip club is also located at Yalta, Lenin Embankment, 35/2 on the 3rd floor of the Oreanda Hotel, the official website of the club.
The club offers a rich entertainment show program and karaoke. Guests of the club are offered hookah, European cuisine, as well as sushi and rolls.
The average bill is from 2000 rubles.
Holidays in sunny Yalta can be varied, eventful and bright. In order for your leisure time to be truly interesting and fruitful, you need to plan it in advance.
How to get to Yalta? Ticket prices
In Yalta there is neither an airport nor a train station nearby. And this is more of a plus than a minus: the city is cleaner and more secluded, and getting to major transport hubs is not a problem.
You can get to Yalta like this:
- By plane - fast, comfortable, but not super cheap.
Search for flights on Aviasales or Skyscanner.
In the 2022 season, direct flights fly from 50 cities in Russia. Thus, a plane ticket from Moscow costs from 10,000 rubles per person round trip, from St. Petersburg - from 15,000 rubles.
Passengers arrive at the only “air gate of Crimea” – Simferopol Airport. From there you can get to Yalta by bus (from 200 rubles, 2 hours travel time), trolleybus (165 rubles, 3 hours travel time) or taxi (from 1500 rubles).
- By bus - long and cheap.
See available flights on Tutu. There are about 20 routes from Russian cities to Yalta. For example, a 30-hour bus adventure from Moscow costs from 3,000 rubles one way.
- Traveling by train is a chore.
There is no railway connection between the peninsula and the mainland. But there is a “Unified” ticket, which takes you by train to Anapa or Krasnodar, and then by bus to Yalta or other Crimean resorts. Both tickets are purchased together. For example, the Kazan-Anapa train costs from 3,000 rubles one way + an additional payment for a bus to Yalta of 700 rubles.
- By car - for lovers.
On May 16, 2018, the Crimean Bridge opened, connecting the peninsula with the mainland. But for now, motorists are not happy: 85 km from the crossing, traffic jams begin. From the bridge to Yalta, drive 300 km, which is a 6-hour drive (through Sudak along a mountain serpentine road). I advise you to lengthen the road by 1 hour and drive through Simferopol if you get motion sickness on sharp turns.
As for me, the most comfortable and time-efficient way to get to Yalta is by plane + taxi (especially if there are 3-4 people in the company).
Walking routes
Here you have endless options to choose from depending on your time and interests. You should not be guided by the tragic predictions of fairy tales about three roads. In our case, in all cases, success and aesthetic pleasure await you.
So, here are a few routes off the top of your head:
- Head down Kirov Street from Alexander Nevskog Cathedralo to the Spartak cinema. Interesting pedestrian passages below the highway level, primary Yalta buildings and the above-mentioned architectural ensembles will await you.
- Swing from the Crocodilarium to the east over Massandra beach along the narrow street of Drazhinsky. In addition to interesting staircases and bright and photogenic buildings, you will be treated to a beautiful view of the sea and the park area around the Church of St. John Chrysostom.
- Pushkinskaya Street from the embankment to the Spartak cinema will give you not only shade and coolness, but also beautiful monuments, a church, museums and a small river. Start at one of the best hotels in Crimea “Oreanda”.
- From the city beach, if you wish, you can very easily get to Livadia along the sea. To my surprise, this route can still be overcome without any restrictions from the Levant Eco-hotel and SPA
- Do you want to enjoy beautiful views and villas that you can't afford? Go up through Massandra Park from the Yalta-Itourist Hotel to the Turistov Highway. You will not only improve your legs, but also your self-esteem.
Monuments of Yalta
There is also a huge space for maneuvers and searches. The main feature of all sculptural sculptures is that they are located close to the central passages of Yalta and places where the public gathers. Therefore, your search will not bother you.
Let's find at least 10 of them:
- I loved admiring the embankment Mikhail Pugovkin, after throwing his kikimora
- Monument Lenin gives rise to the embankment, and where it merges with the Primorsky Park stands Maksim Gorky:
- Hiding in the Primorsky Park itself Chekhov, and the architect is not hiding on the embankment Krasnov:
- You will be greeted on Pushkinskaya pedestrian street Pushkin, and a little further from it Lesya Ukrainka:
- Right there on Pushkinskaya, on a bench sits an artist-filmographer Khanzhonkov:
- And a little lower, near the Oreanda Hotel Yulian Semenov - author of Stirlitz
- Well, let’s not forget about the most beloved “Lady with a dog»
