My first experience to the Black Sea was everything that I expected. I highly recommend taking a boat cruise to "Swallow's Nest". It was amazing ride and as we got further away from all the people the water was so clear and beautiful. If you are ever in the Crimea and you need an excellent tour guide, I know of a great person just contact me.
We were on a cruise ship and had an extra hour to wander around Yalta. Decided to stroll along this lovely main street that runs along the waterfront and were not disappointed. It provided nice views along streets that ran from it, there were stores, little shops, and many local people just out for a walk. I found the costumed young girls selling sweets as they glided along the avenue an interesting addition to the place. Make sure that you take a stroll here if you visit the city - well worth it.
If you in Crimea, you have to visit Yalta. It surrounded by mountains, which makes climate of the city much wormer than other places.There are a lot to see in Yalta and around. Many tourists groups are ready to take you around starting from 1 hours till several days tours.We had only a day in Yalta, so we took a tour to "Swallow's nest castle"
Always something interesting to see on the nab Lenina! The Embankment runs all the way along Yalta's seafront, and has plenty of restaurants and shops.
A wonderful Prominade along the sea front. A combination of restaurants and bistros, shops and amusements. Nothing nicer for a stroll on a sunny day. There are pebble beaches for a swim. Asfter dark, the lights make a nice scene.
Nice boardwalk. Lots of cafés and restaurants. Or buy something at the town market only a block away.There are also a beach from where you can take a swim.
the center of everything. a lot of enertaiment. high prices, but if you take it "easy", you'll be fine)they sell a lot of different excursions there, Port of Yalta is also there, located between 2 beaches. views are just amazing!
this area is not to be missed specially in the eve. you can find plenty of artists on the embankment. plenty of restaurants there with apelsin the best.
BUT WHAT FUN!!! Hoards of Ukrainian people visiting colourful seaside attractions, squashed on to a tiny beach, all under the shadow of Lenin!The juxta-position of the old and the new fascinated us!!Next to Lenin's Statue are the Golden Arches of McDonalds!Kitch, photo studios for weird family portraits (in 16th Century Costume??!), Candy Floss, Go-Kart rides for children on the promenade (accident waiting to happen??!!) BUZZING! But we liked it as only here for the day from a cruise ship.
The location has a feeling of the South of France, lovely villas and hotels set in woodland and backed by the mountains. It's interesting to see statues of Lenin in the Ukraine, in other parts of the former USSR they have been removed. The promenade is elegant, lots of cafés and expensive shops.It's easy to walk to the Chekov theatre. Remember, you need local currency to use the toilets, the entrance ladies will not accept Euros.