How to spend a vacation in Yalta? All about holidays in 2018

The resort city of Yalta has been famous for its climatic and healing conditions for many decades. This is the pearl and the capital of the resorts of the Crimean peninsula, delighting all vacationers with a lot of attractions, beautiful nature, castles, palaces, mountains, and, of course, the sea. Planning to spend your vacation in Yalta, then our article will come in handy.

How to get there

The easiest way to get to the Crimean peninsula - by plane to the airport of Simferopol. From Moscow, the flight will cost - 6,500 rubles., From Yekaterinburg - 17,200 rubles., From Novosibirsk - 17,500 rubles. To Yalta from Simferopol can be reached by the following transport:

• trolley bus;
• bus;
• Taxi.

Right next to the airport you can catch trolleybuses number 9 or number 10 and after 2.5 hours there will be the long-awaited Yalta. A trip in a trolley bus will not be very comfortable, but it will be possible to see enough on the mountains.

From the airport, central bus station and railway station, you can get to Alushta by bus. This is much more convenient compared to the first method, but the cost of the trip will be within 3 euros.

For 40 euros with a breeze it will be possible to get to the final destination by taxi.

Another way to get to Simferopol is by train. The only drawback of such a trip is the long travel time.

Well, the most comfortable and independent of all the way to get to the Crimean peninsula is by car. From Ukraine, it’s better not to drive a car. It remains only across the Kerch Strait by ferry. Ferries run at intervals of 1 hour round the clock. Transfer motor transport across the sea will cost around 2,000 rubles. The cost of an adult ticket is 162 rubles, a child from 6 years old - 81.00 rubles. For passengers under the age of 6, travel is free.

There are direct buses coming from large cities of Russia directly to Yalta. The ticket price will include the cost of crossing the Kerch Strait by ferry.

Housing prices in Yalta 2018: private sector, hotels, hotels, guest houses

Before going on vacation, it is better to immediately determine your stay. To do this, you need to phone in advance with the sanatorium, boarding house or with the owner of the houses in the private sector, discuss the conditions, cost and, if necessary, book your apartment. Accommodation prices are very diverse and the more diverse the package of services, the more expensive the accommodation will be. The presence of air conditioning, shower, Wi-Fi, number of seats, distance to the beach, month of rest and many other factors affect the cost.

Private sector

For comparison, the month of July will be considered - the hottest and most expensive.

• Standard class housing - 1 room for 3 people, air conditioning, cold / hot water, 1 minute to the beach: 2000 - 2400 rub.
• Standard class housing - 2 rooms for 6 people, air conditioning, refrigerator, Internet, cold / hot water, 20 minutes to the beach: 2500 - 3500 rubles.
• luxury housing - 1 room for 4 people, air conditioning, refrigerator, microwave, hairdryer, TV, internet, Wi-Fi, hot / cold water round the clock, 1 minute to the beach: 3500 - 4500 rubles .;
• Luxury housing - 2 rooms with 4 beds with the same amenities as in the previous Luxury Suite: 5000 - 6000 rubles.

Naturally, in a hotel or in a boarding house with meals, the cost of living will be significantly higher:

2. Guest house Coconut. The price in this guest house starts from 1600 rubles. day / person. Luxury class with a separate entrance and all possible amenities - from 2000 rubles. day / person.
3. Hotel Florentina.Comfortable conditions, close to the promenade, overlooking the sea, in a standard room in July will cost from 4,500 rubles. day / person. Luxury - from 6500 rub.

3. Mini-hotel Massandra. Spacious rooms with original architecture will cost 4900 rubles. day / person. There are luxury rooms with a cost of 10,000 rubles. Payment includes accommodation, pool, billiards, parking, buffet.

Food prices

If you go to relax in your car, you need to buy some food at home, because at the height of the season, prices for food are rather big. Prices for some food in Yalta (in rubles):

• eggs: 50;
• potato: 40;
• carrots: 40;
• cucumbers: 60;
• cabbage: 15;
• pork neck: 300;
• sugar: 58;
• chicken: 150;
• tomatoes: 80
• kefir 54.

Lunch in a regular cafe will cost about 500 rubles. A restaurant with several glasses of red wine will be released about 2600 rubles. In catering establishments located near the sea, prices are, of course, much higher.

Sights of Yalta

In Yalta there is something to see. This is a very beautiful city with its beautiful history:

1. Armenian church. The church was built for 10 years, starting in 1909. Built on the model of the church, built more than a thousand years ago in Armenia - St. Hripsime. Her beauty is very impressive with many carved ornaments of corners and arches.

2. Chekhov's house. It is worth looking at the house where the great Russian writer, playwright A.P. lived and worked. Chekhov. This inconspicuous little house currently houses a museum dedicated to the life of the writer. They promise to soon begin the restoration of the house, as it currently looks dilapidated.

3. Bird home. On a high cliff about 40 meters high, located above the very sea, a medieval castle was built. Its architecture and craftsmanship are impressive.

4. Nikitsky Botanical Garden. This is the oldest botanical garden, founded in 1812. In spring and summer, trees always bloom here and welcome their guests with their beauty and delightful smells.

5. Massandra winery. You can visit the winery and see how the wine is made, how it is stored. In the wineries of the plant is the largest collection of wine on the whole planet. Try some wines is possible during the tour.

Things to do in Yalta

In the city of happiness - this is also called this resort city, a lot of entertainment venues, a visit to which will leave a positive imprint on the memory of their guests. In this city, every vacationer will be able to recharge with invigorating energy for a whole year.

1. Zoo Fairy Tale. For 13 years since the opening of the private zoo, about 2 million visitors have been able to visit it. More than 130 species of animals brought from all over the world live here in chic conditions. The cost of a children's ticket (from 3 to 10 years): 250 rubles., Adult: 500 rubles.

2. Dolphinariums. The city has several dolphinariums:

• Yalta "Water area". Here, adults and children will receive a sea of ​​positive emotions. A huge territory with a large parking lot, an aquarium of Black Sea fish, bars, a souvenir market. And sea lions, white whales, walruses, dolphins, together with people, demonstrate whole performances, like real actors. Tickets cost from 800 to 1200 rubles.

• Dolphinarium in Partenit. You can see the circus skills of dolphins in Partenitovsky Dolphinarium, which is located in the sanatorium of Crimea. In one hour of presentation, parents with children receive extremely enthusiastic emotions.

3. Crocodile aquarium in Yalta. Here are a variety of reptiles from around the world. About 100 crocodiles of various species and sizes live here. There are also many turtles, iguanas, snakes, crabs and other inhabitants. A ticket for children costs 300 rubles, an adult - 400 rubles.

There are many other entertainments in Yalta that can be described more than one day. These are billiard clubs, golf clubs, diving, bowling, yachting, water parks, night clubs, a butterfly museum, theaters and cinemas.

The beaches of the resort town

The city has a lot of beaches. The most popular of them:

1. Massandra beach.It is the most central in the resort town. There are always a lot of people here. A lot of all kinds of attractions for swimming and skiing. It is one of the ten best beaches in the CIS countries. It is better to occupy places here in the early morning, as in Soviet times.

2. Dolphin Beach. Camping on it a little less. Like Massandra, it’s free. All the beaches of Yalta are mostly pebbled. There are many bars and showers.

3. The city beach of Yalta. Located near the hotel Oreanda - city center. Like many other beaches there are paid services. Lounger - 50 rubles. A set of additional services: two sun loungers, a shower, a toilet and a table - about 750 rubles.

4. Livadia beach. Located in the village of Livadia. As elsewhere there are paid and free sectors. Well, and as a regularity, paid sectors are cleaner and better equipped. The cost of the paid sector starts from 180 rubles.

Climate

The climate of this resort city is subtropical. The average annual temperature is +13 degrees. In winter, the average temperature is about +4 degrees, in the summer +27 degrees.

Winter and the beginning of spring - Yalta is famous for its ski resorts. But there is a lot of snow only in the mountains. In Yalta itself, snow is rare, even if it falls, it melts right there.

In summer, the temperature of the Black Sea water near the coast of Yalta warms up to 24 degrees. The daredevils begin the swimming season in April, and the majority of vacationers come from June, when the water is already warming well. The swimming season ends in early October, with the end of the velvet season.

Pros and cons of rest in Yalta: reviews of tourists

After examining the reviews of tourists who visited Yalta, you can make a list of the pros and cons of vacation at this resort. Advantages include:

1. The unique nature.
2. Clean sea.
3. Developed infrastructure.
4. A large number of interesting sights.
5. Large selection of housing for any wallet.

And to the disadvantages, tourists traditionally attribute:

1. High prices for accommodation, food and entertainment.
2. A large number of vacationers on Yalta beaches.
3. Almost all the beaches of the city are pebble, which is inconvenient for young children.

Rest in Yalta means clean air, amazing nature, interesting excursions and vivid impressions. Therefore, going here is definitely worth it. And having been here at least once, you will want to come back here again.