Yalta - general information, weather, tourist seasons

General information

Yalta - a city on the southern coast of Crimea and a popular resort. Located on the shore of the Yalta Bay Of The Black Sea, 80 kilometers from Simferopol (Yalta on the map of Crimea), refers to the southern resorts of the Crimea. The city is small, with a population of less than 80 thousand people, but this is the most famous resort of the peninsula, you can say, the tourist face of the Crimea.

Along the entire coast of Yalta and neighboring towns stretch pebble beaches, which in high season are never empty. It is a stretch to call them the best beaches of the Crimea, but here it is remarkable that the beach holiday is complemented by a well-developed tourist infrastructure, a lot of entertainment and attractions. For those who will be disturbed by the noise and bustle of the city, there is an opportunity to stay in one of the much calmer suburbs, while all the entertainment of Yalta will be at hand. Among the resorts (beaches) of Greater Yalta are the villages:

• Gurzuf
• Nikita and Otradnoye
• Foros
• Simeiz
• Katsiveli
• Blue Bay
• Alupka
• Koreiz
• Gaspra

Yalta Beaches

In total, Yalta has several beaches, located both within the city and in the suburbs. All of them are pebbly, but there are almost more vacationers in the high season than pebbles. The depth mostly starts almost immediately from the shore, which is not very safe for children. The beaches are separated by transverse dams( buns), and some are divided by them into sections and along their length. Therefore, to move from one part of the beach to another, and even more so from one to another, you can only go around. Moreover, in many places, the passages to the shore are deliberately obstructed by hotels and other buildings. Of course, there is no need to talk about the beauty of the beaches here: at best, get a view of the hotel, at worst – on concrete piles.

The infrastructure on the beaches is mostly well developed. There are showers, changing rooms, cafes, toilets. Sun beds, umbrellas are offered for rent, water sports and entertainment are presented.

As for the water, it is transparent here, but in terms of environmental indicators it is far from ideal. Moreover, the urban sewage system is built in such a way that sometimes storm drains and sewage fall directly into the water near the city beaches. So, in our opinion, despite the popularity of Yalta, the beaches here are some of the most unsuccessful on the entire peninsula. Read more overview of Yalta beaches.

Weather and tourist seasons in Yalta

The season in Yalta lasts from June to October. At the same time, a comfortable bathing season begins in the second half of June and lasts until September, since only at this time the sea is warm enough for comfortable swimming.

The low season lasts from November to April. At this time, the weather is cool, there are subzero temperatures. Given that the rest in Yalta is beach, there is nothing to do during this period.

Current weather in Yalta and forecast

Time in Yalta

Time in Yalta is no different from Moscow.

Hotels in Yalta

On the territory of Yalta there are many hotels, boarding houses, mini-hotels in which you can settle. In high season, everything is packed to the brim, so it's best to book in advance.

If you do not get a hotel room or you prefer to live separately, you can rent a house, a cottage or a room in the city. The cost starts from 500 rubles / day, depends on the location and living conditions. You can find an apartment both in advance via the Internet, and on the spot upon arrival.

It is best to search and book hotels or accommodation in Yalta on the following sites, since only they have the most options for accommodation:

• 🛌 search hotels in Yalta on Yandex.travel
• 🛌 Search hotels on Ostrovok.ru
• 🛌 Search for affordable housing in Yalta on Sutochno.ru

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