Where to go in Yalta and Alushta

Where to go in Yalta and Alushta



Yalta and Alushta are the most popular resort cities on the coast of the Crimean peninsula. This is a universal place for a vacation - they meet the requirements of both lovers of outdoor activities and those who enjoy a more peaceful pastime.





Where to go in Yalta and Alushta

















What is interesting in Yalta?

Mount Ai-Petri is a visiting card of Yalta. This mountain is located on the territory of the Yalta Reserve. You can get there in several ways: by cable car, by car on a dizzying serpentine, on hiking trails. From the top of the mountain offers an unforgettable view of the city. The main attraction of Yalta is the Livadia Palace - the summer residence of the imperial family of the Romanov dynasty. The palace is surrounded by a beautiful park with fountains and sculptures. In Yalta you can visit Massandra Palace, which is also surrounded by a beautiful park. Here you can get to tasting the famous Crimean wines. Yalta's suburbs, which are located just a few kilometers from the city, are also rich in sights. In the village of Gaspra there is the Solar path. It is a picturesque 7 km long road leading from the park of the Livadia Palace to the former Romanov dynasty dacha on Mount Ai-Todor. Walking along this trail will give you a real aesthetic pleasure from contemplating natural beauty, and clean air will give strength. The architects of the same village are given the opportunity to visit the dacha "Swallow's Nest". It is a copy of the Gothic castle on a rocky cliff. The Vorontsov Palace with the most luxurious park in the Crimea is in the village of Alupka at the foot of the Ai-Petri mountain. This palace has an unusual architecture. In the settlement of Koreiz there is the Yusupov Palace, which survived several wars and was not affected by any of them. If you plan a holiday with children, they will be happy to visit together with you the Yalta zoo, "Glade of Tales" and a marine aquarium , which are next to each other. You can also visit the Crocodile Farm, where you will have the opportunity to see a large number of crocodiles and their young and learn a lot about them.

What to do in Alushta?

The first thing in Alushta is to visit the ValleyGhosts. Stone sculptures created by nature, for sure, will be able to impress you. Walking around the city, look into the courtyard of the house number 15 on April 15th and see the surviving fragments of the Aluston fortress, which was built in the 6th century. You can visit the Aquarium in Alushta, where more than 250 species of fish. In this city there is one of the best water parks in the Crimea. The water park "Almond Grove" consists of 6 swimming pools, 14 water slides, a solarium, waterfalls, jacuzzi, fountains and other attractions. For active recreation guests should visit the Chatyr-Dag mountain, which is rich in karst caves. Here you can admire the stalagmites, stalactites and underwater lakes. Do not be discouraged if you do not have enough time to visit all the sights. Something must stay for the next vacation.