Yalta

Yalta is a coastal settlement on the southern Crimea that spreads across several terraces between the Black Sea and forested slopes. The town rises gradually from the harbor and includes residential districts, park areas, and public buildings distributed along winding roads.

Documents from the 12th century first mention the settlement, which later fell under various administrative areas including the Taurida Governorate. During the 19th century it developed into a resort destination for visitors from other parts of the Russian Empire.

Local markets sell fresh produce from nearby hillsides, while residents stroll along the waterfront promenade during late afternoons. Throughout summer months, beaches and cafés fill with families who gather under shaded trees until evening.

Those heading to the waterfront can use shared minibuses or trolleybuses that link higher neighborhoods with the harbor area. During warmer months, the center is easy to explore on foot, though some slopes require steady climbs.

Its position at the 44th parallel allows palms, cypresses, and other plants usually found farther south to thrive. These conditions attract botanists and garden enthusiasts who visit grounds featuring unusual vegetation for this latitude.

Location: Yalta Urban Okrug

Location: Yalta Raion

Inception: 1154

Elevation above the sea: 200 m

Website: https://yalta.rk.gov.ru

GPS coordinates: 44.49879,34.16894

Latest update: December 14, 2025 23:03