May Yalta is filled with the smell of fresh greenery, sea salt and a premonition of the imminent hot season. At the end of spring, the most impatient vacationers already open the swimming season, although the water in the sea at this time can still be cool. But nevertheless, in early May, the resort city loudly announces the opening of the tourist season, and does it every year in a new way, preparing original surprises for visitors.
The first decade of May becomes the busiest for events, when several holidays come together at once. This is May Day, coinciding with the opening of the season, and Victory Day, which attracts many tourists. Long weekends are a great opportunity to get acquainted with the sights of Crimea, visit the sea and relax even before the start of the official holiday season.
From the first days of May, a whole marathon of concerts begins in Yalta, which are held on the waterfront. Artists from Crimea and Russia take part in them. Also these days it will be interesting for both children and adults to visit the open-air museum "Glade of Fairy Tales", where guests will be met by fairy-tale characters of their favorite animated series, competitions and shows will be held. Many events are designed specifically for the younger audience; discos, bubble festivals, games with prizes and many surprises are organized for children.
Jazz fans will be able to visit Jaliton, a music festival that brings together famous jazz bands and performers from all over the peninsula, as well as from different parts of Russia. About two hundred participants gather the festival every year, dozens of times more visitors come.
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Resort Yalta in May: what is the weather, prices and tourists
For several years in a row, the Crimean peninsula has been a favorite destination for Russians for the May holidays. People come here to relax, bask in the sun and, if possible, swim in the sea. According to tourists, the weather in Yalta in May 2020 is sunny, and precipitation is expected towards the end of the month. As for the temperature of the water in the sea, it is, unfortunately, low and the most daring and seasoned bathe. But you should not be upset, because Yalta is a beautiful place, beautiful nature and unique views that you will forever remember in your memory.
All residents and tourists of the city are waiting for the last spring month. After all, it is with him that the real spring warmth comes to the region. The dull rains are left somewhere behind, the cold winds have changed direction and are now blowing warm ones, and nature comes to life, and prepare for the summer.
Many are sure that May is the most suitable month for a trip to Yalta. And let it not be possible to swim, but you will see the amazing nature that is only here. The weather won't stop you from enjoying your holiday.
When going on vacation to Yalta, you should take light beach clothes and warm ones with you. During the day, the sun shines here, warming the air up to +18 +20 degrees. Closer to dinner, the thermometers rise to +23, and then it is already more comfortable to be in shorts and T-shirts. At the end of spring, the temperature rises rapidly, catching up with what was missed in April. And now, after the middle of the month, no one is surprised by +27, and closer to summer and all +30 heat. So May is a record month for temperature changes.
But that's only during the day. At night, when there is no sun, the air temperature is still low and does not tend to be higher. The average night temperature is about +12 degrees. At this time, you will need warm clothes. And they will come in handy in the evenings if you decide to take a walk around the city or along the sea. After sunset, it immediately gets colder. And if in sunlight it was +25, then as soon as the last rays go beyond the horizon, it will immediately become +17. And every hour the temperature will drop until the sun rises again in the morning.
Most people associate Yalta with the sea and beach holidays. I don't want to upset you, but you won't be able to swim here this month. The water in the sea is about +13 degrees, and only by June it will warm up to +18. But despite such low rates, there are people who are happy to enter the water and even make swims. If you also decide to test yourself in cold sea water, then be careful, warn others that you are going to swim and let them watch you. In such water, it can bring legs, arms or simply become ill, so your friends should see you at sea and inform the rescuers in case of danger.
The spring sun warms very strongly and every day. There is no precipitation in the first half of May, and they begin at the end of the month, when the air becomes hot. And, as a rule, this is not a quiet spring rain, and a heavy southern downpour with a thunderstorm. Do not be afraid of such weather, because in the summer months, when it is even hotter, showers and thunderstorms are even stronger. According to statistics, about 30 millimeters of precipitation falls per month, and there are 2-3 rainy days.
Light day is very long, and is about 15 hours. This is the time when at least one ray of sunshine shines over the city. And the whole day lasts almost 17 hours. Vacationers like it, because this way you can relax for a long time, and sleep little.
Yalta in May: what is it like, what to do?
At the end of spring, there are not so many tourists in the resort. No, they are, but if we compare their number with the summer months, then they are few. But the prices from this are not lower, and sometimes even higher than summer ones. This is because of the May holidays, when vacationers come here. Usually houses are rented upon arrival, and when you arrive there is nowhere to go, you have to take what you have for the price. To save money, it is better to find and book a house or room at the right price through the websites in advance.
What to do in Yalta in May? Yes, you are unlikely to be able to swim in the sea, unless you are a “walrus” and are not used to such water. But you can sunbathe under the spring sun, which is not yet very active, which means that your skin will not cause much trouble. Plus, the fishing here is great these days, so grab your rods, you won't regret it.
And do not forget about the nature, which, according to tourists, is one of the best on the entire peninsula. And the sights in the city will help you get acquainted with the history of the city and the entire Crimea.
Big Yalta- the largest resort region of the peninsula, a necklace of the best resorts of Crimea, stretching for 70 km between the endless expanse of the Black Sea and the rocky peaks of the Crimean Mountains, dressed in broad-leaved and pine forests. The bends of the Yalta coast form bays and coves, where, as if washed by the sea, multi-colored pebbles are scattered buildings of sanatoriums and boarding houses, modern buildings of resort hotels and spa hotels, charming private houses, ivy-covered noble mansions and palaces in the decoration of landscape parks.
Over the centuries that have passed since its founding, the towns and cities of Greater Yalta, sung in poems and immortalized in the canvases of outstanding painters, have not lost their former beauty and charm, but have acquired an infrastructure worthy of the best resorts in the world.
In Big Yalta, as nowhere else in the Crimea, all spheres of resort life are developed. Beach lovers are waiting for the beaches of Massandra, awarded the Blue Flag certificate for cleanliness and safety, Simeiz and Foros offer a calm and quiet holiday surrounded by mountain landscapes, large sanatorium and resort centers operate in Miskhor, Koreiz and Gaspra, and Gurzuf is the Crimean center for children's tourism. Yalta accepts all major cultural events according to its status - colorful processions, performances of brass bands and theater festivals take place on the wide, palm-lined Yalta embankment.
Geographical position
Yalta is a large resort region covering the southern coast of the Crimean peninsula from Foros to Monastyrsky Cape, and includes the cities of Yalta and Alupka, a number of large and small resort villages.
Big Yalta is a chain of the best Crimean resorts, stretching for more than 70 km along the azure waters of the Black Sea. From the east, the resorts are protected by the Main Ridge of the Crimean Mountains - cut by ravines, gullies and channels of rapids, reaching its highest point at the top of Roman-Kosh. One of the symbols of the resort region is the jagged peak of Ai-Petri, towering over the Yalta Bay. Spurs with slopes covered with dense pine and beech forests depart from the rocky massifs of the Main Ridge.
The coast of Big Yalta is indented with bays and capes. The coastline of the resort region originates from the sloping slopes of Mount Ayu-Dag. Large bays - Yalta and Gurzuf, to the south are replaced by small secluded bays of Alupka and Simeiz, the beautiful harbor of the Blue Bay in Katsiveli.
The flora of Big Yalta is perhaps the richest in the Crimea. The mild Mediterranean climate favored the growth of broad-leaved oak, hornbeam and beech forests, needles - Crimean pine, juniper and fir, heat-loving evergreen trees - cypress and arborvitae. In Yalta parks and gardens representatives of the flora from different parts of the world are collected - from South American cacti to bamboo groves and sakura.
Climate
The climate of Yalta is Mediterranean, similar to long and warm summers, mild and wet winters. In general, the weather conditions of the resort are conducive to relaxation throughout the year.
Winter in Yalta is warm and short. Snow rarely falls and melts quickly. A stable snow cover is formed only in high mountainous regions. The coldest months are January and February. The average January temperature is 4.4 °C.
Spring is early and short. Warm and sunny weather sets in by the beginning of May.
Summer is hot and long. The average temperature in July is 24.1°C. The summer heat is moderated by sea breezes. Summer-like warm and clear weather lasts until October.
Hours of sunshine - 2200-2300 per year.
The average annual rainfall is about 620 mm. Most of them are in the period from November to March.
The swimming season in Yalta lasts from June to September. The water temperature during this period fluctuates between 19-25 °C. The most comfortable time to relax in Yalta is traditionally considered the so-called "velvet season" - the beginning of autumn, when the summer heat subsides, but the weather is still sunny and the sea is still warm.
Connection
Cellular services in Yalta are provided by mobile operators MTS and Win Mobile, the Beeline network operates in international roaming mode. For calls within Russia, it is most convenient to use MTS tariffs, and if you plan to make calls within the peninsula, it is better to purchase the Win Mobile package. A number of operators offer mobile 3G and 4G Internet service.
There are Internet cafes in Shchelkino, a zone of wireless Wi-Fi access to the Internet is equipped in the central part of the city, and Internet access points are also available in cafes, restaurants, resort hotels and boarding houses.
Population
According to a 2014 estimate, the population of Yalta is 78,200 people. About 67% of the residents of the resort are Russians, 27% are Ukrainians, 2% are Crimean Tatars, and 1% are Belarusians.
resort areas
Big Yalta unites a number of resort villages. Thus, the resort region includes the city of Yalta, Alupka, the villages of Gaspra, Gurzuf, Koreiz, Livadia, Massandra, Miskhor, Nikita, Oreanda, Simeiz, Foros, as well as a number of very small resort villages and areas.
Gurzuf- the northernmost resort of Big Yalta, located on the shores of its own bay, 15 km from the center of the city of Yalta. The resort village is one of the centers of children's recreation in the Crimea, 7 km of the coast from Ayu-Dag mountain to the center of the bay covers the territory of the Artek International Children's and Youth Recreation with its own private beaches, a park and other infrastructure. A marble embankment stretches along the coastline of the village, and the resort streets are entwined with southern flora. The popularity of Gurzufu is provided by expressive mountain landscapes, landscaped parks, small-pebble beaches, a large number of cozy restaurants and cafes.
Massandra and Nikita- resort villages located north of the city of Yalta. Both resorts are known for monuments of landscape art. In Nikita there is a famous botanical garden with greenhouses of chrysanthemums and orchids, a bamboo grove. Massandra literally adjoins Yalta. In the lower part of the resort village there is a landscape park surrounding the Massandra Palace. The resort has sanatoriums, boarding houses and modern respectable hotels. Massandra is surrounded by vineyards, and in the vicinity of the village is the largest winery in the Crimea.
Yalta- a resort town lying on the shores of its own bay, between the Dederkoyka and Uchan-Su rivers. From the east, the resort covers a semicircle of mountains. The city is the center of the resort life of Big Yalta, it is here that cultural and entertainment institutions are concentrated - from museums and theaters to zoos and terrariums, the lion's share of all the restaurants of the peninsula, a huge number of sanatoriums, boarding houses, hotels, mini-hotels, tourist complexes of various levels and directions. The Yalta embankment with rows of evergreen palms, the Primorsky Park with dancing color and music fountains have long become symbols not only of Yalta, but of the entire peninsula.
Livadia and Oreanda- resort villages located south of Yalta. Livadia is a natural continuation of the resort capital of Crimea. The settlement is known as a place of rest for the imperial family - in Livadia there is a landscape park and the Romanov Palace. Nowadays, the resort combines large sanatoriums and a number of resort complexes. Oreanda is a very small resort surrounded by vineyards, located at the foot of the Ai-Nikola massif. One of the oldest hotels in Crimea "Oreanda" is located in the village, which hosted the distinguished guests.
Gaspra, Miskhor and Koreiz- resort villages that formed a kind of conglomerate. The streets of the villages merge, it is difficult for a tourist to determine where one settlement ends and another begins. The coast of Miskhor, Koreiz and Gaspra is the sunniest area of Big Yalta. Ai-Petri Yayla protects the resorts from the winds, making it comfortable to rest here until November. Large year-round sanatoriums and resort complexes lined up along the sea surface. The villages are home to some of the most famous sights of the peninsula. In Gaspra, on the pedestal of the Aurora Rock, the Swallow's Nest Palace rises, and in the southern part of Miskhor there is a cable car leading to the top of Ai-Petri.
Alupka- a city and a large seaside resort on the southern coast of Crimea, located 17 km south of Yalta. The bends of the Alupka coast form small bays and bays, framed by well-maintained beaches. The resort itself is surrounded by vineyards and pine forests, climbing the slopes of the surrounding mountains. In Alupka, there is the majestic Vorontsov Palace, surrounded by a park-monument of garden art, where magnolia, plane tree, cork oak, palm trees, laurels, cypresses, olives grow. The resort has large sanatoriums, resort hotels, tourist complexes and bases.
Simeiz- a small and cozy resort village, located 20 km south of the city of Yalta. The village lies at the foot of the At-Bash and Koshka massifs, surrounded by vineyards and orchards, juniper, sessile oak, wild pear grow on the spurs of the surrounding mountains. The Simeiz bay, formed by cliffs, has gained fame among connoisseurs of beach holidays - the sea is always clean and transparent here. Simeiz is distinguished by a large number of modern hotels, mini-hotels, apart-hotels. Tourists who appreciate privacy and at the same time the proximity of natural and architectural attractions seek to the village.
Foros- a village that closes the chain of the Yalta coast. The resort is one of the warmest and most picturesque points of the Crimean peninsula. The southern sea currents and the ridge of the Crimean Mountains, which reach their highest height here, make the rest in Foros as comfortable as possible even in the winter season.
Transport component
Air transport. The nearest airport to Yalta is in Simferopol. Simferopol International Airport receives flights from Moscow, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, Samara, Krasnodar, Rostov-on-Don, Volgograd, Tyumen and other Russian cities. The distance from Simferopol airport to the resorts of Yalta is different, so Gurzuf is about 70 km from the airport, and Foros is 115 km. The most convenient way is to take a taxi or use a transfer. You can also take minibuses No. 49, 98, 100, 115 first to the Simferopol bus station, and from there by intercity bus to the resorts of Big Yalta.
In addition, the Crimean trolley bus No. 52 and 55 departs from the bus station near the railway station and from the airport, following to Yalta. On the way, the trolleybus makes stops in Gurzuf, at the Nikitsky Botanical Garden and in Massandra.
Railway transport. The nearest stations to the resorts of Big Yalta are located in Simferopol and Sevastopol. Moreover, depending on which resort you are going to, this or that station will be preferable. So, the resorts of Gurzuf, Massandra, Nikita and Yalta are closer to Simferopol, and it is more convenient to get to Foros and Simeiz from Sevastopol. Bus stations are located near the railway stations, from which intercity buses leave for each of the resorts.
Sea transport. In Yalta, there is a sea port and a sea station. Pleasure boats run regularly, transporting vacationers and residents of Yalta along the southern coast of Crimea. In addition, cruise ships depart from the Yalta pier to the shores of Turkey, Greece, Bulgaria and Georgia.
Motor transport. Big Yalta is crossed by two major highways - the highway connecting the resort with Simferopol and the road to Sevastopol. In Yalta and all resort villages there are bus stations and bus stations. There is a direct bus service to Simferopol, Sevastopol, resorts and cities of the Eastern and Western coasts of Crimea, Bakhchisaray and other cities. Suburban bus routes connect the settlements of Big Yalta.
Urban land transport Yalta - buses, trolleybuses and fixed-route taxis. In addition, the resort offers taxi services and private cab drivers, companies offering car rental.
Tourism
In Big Yalta, all major types of tourism are well developed - from relaxing on the beach, active pastime and sports to spa treatment.
beach holiday. The beaches of Big Yalta are very diverse - in places small and medium pebbles, in places - gravel and large boulders, there are also concrete beaches. The Yalta coast is opened by the beaches of Gurzuf. The coastal zone of the village is composed of small pebbles, the beaches are quite wide and with a gentle entrance to the water. Most of the beaches are equipped with awnings, changing rooms and rental of sunbeds and umbrellas. The beaches "White Sail", "Pearl Coast" and "Surf" are especially popular, in addition to the necessary minimum infrastructure, which have rental points for sun loungers, umbrellas, equipped with boardwalks. Right on the beach there are cafes with comfortable rattan furniture and gazebos.
Beaches of Nikita and Massandra are composed of medium and large pebbles, and the entrance to the water is stony in places. The descent from the villages to the beach is steep, so many resorts are equipped with special stairs and tunnels. From Massandra to the Central Embankment of Yalta stretches Massandra Beach, the owner of the Blue Flag - an environmental certificate awarded for the purity of sea water. The beach is divided by breakwaters into free and paid sections of various comfort, including closed VIP complexes.
beach strip Yalta divided between large sanatoriums and respectable resort complexes - there are recreation areas with tents, awnings, rows of sun loungers and beach umbrellas. Beaches free for visiting are located near the Central Embankment and in the Seaside Park area. The beaches are a fairly wide strip covered with medium-sized pebbles. On the beaches there are changing rooms, sun loungers and umbrellas for rent. You can go down to the beaches of Livadia directly from the park. The beaches here are not wide, composed of pebbles mixed with sand.
Beaches of Gaspra, Miskhor and Koreiz mostly stone and pebbly, not very wide and not full of infrastructure. Most of the coast is occupied by the beaches of boarding houses and large resort complexes. All beaches are equipped with awnings and changing rooms.
Alupka beaches also not too wide, folded with pebbles. The city beach is divided into two parts by breakwaters. Awnings and umbrellas cast a shadow on the small pebbles of the beaches, and sun loungers are offered for rent. Behind the beach stretches the promenade with small cafes and restaurants.
Simeiz beach is located in a small bay, bounded from the south by the picturesque rocks of Panya and Diva. The beach is covered with small polished pebbles, the entrance to the water is convenient. On the beach, the villages have everything you need to relax - from changing rooms and tents to water rides and beach cafes.
Health tourism. Yalta is a seaside climatic resort with a considerable amount of natural healing factors. The mild climate, moderate humidity and high solar activity, combined with air saturated with sea salts and trace elements, medicinal phytoncides of southern plants and expressive mountain landscapes, have a beneficial effect on human organs and systems, and allow for spa treatment. The main indications for recreation in the resorts of Big Yalta are diseases of the nervous system, respiratory organs, heart and blood vessels, musculoskeletal system and digestive system.
In the sanatoriums, boarding houses and resort complexes of Yalta, traditional methods for the resort are used - aeroionotherapy, sunbathing, sleeping by the sea in special climatic pavilions, terrenkur routes are laid in park areas. The so-called "health paths" are in landscape parks, in the territories of wildlife preserves. In addition to climatotherapy, Yalta health resorts use apparatus methods, balneotherapy, and massage. In Yalta there are sources of hydrogen sulfide mineral water - "Yalta Mineral" is used for drinking treatment in sanatoriums. In addition, drinking pump-rooms are equipped in Primorsky Park and on Chekhov Street.
In recent decades, health resort complexes of a new format have appeared in Yalta - spa hotels, wellness centers offering modern methods in the field of health improvement and cosmetology, a high level of service and comfortable accommodation. The standard set of procedures in such resort complexes, as a rule, is represented by balneotherapy methods, apparatus physiotherapy, therapeutic and relaxation massages, reflexology, spa and beauty treatments. Ayurvedic rituals and massages, thalassotherapy procedures are often offered.
Leisure. Big Yalta offers tourists almost all possible types of outdoor activities. Hiking tourism is developed in the region - the surrounding mountains are literally entwined with tourist routes, speleotourism, paragliding, equestrian tourism. In the resort villages there are karting clubs, hang gliding clubs, water and motor sports centers, tourist complexes offering quad bike rides, buggies, jeep tours and mountain bike rides. Pleasure boats are moored at the yacht marinas of Yalta, where you can go on a trip along the southern coast of Crimea, or on sea fishing. In Yalta there is an ice skating rink, sports complexes and gyms.
At the foot of the Main Ridge, near the Uchan-Su waterfall, there is a golf club "Yalta Golf" with an 18-hole mini-golf course, a 200-meter pitch-and-putt quick game field. Club visitors can use the services of a coach, visit the club house, cafe.
Children's rest. Favorable climatic conditions, developed infrastructure and an abundance of attractions contributed to the development of children's tourism. The first health-improving colonies for children in Yalta appeared at the beginning of the 20th century; today, children's health-improving camps operate in resort villages, including the famous Artek, sanatoriums for children. Many resort hotels and health resorts are happy to accept parents with children and therefore offer specialized programs, discounts and promotions.
Excursion tourism. The number of Yalta sights is simply huge. Monuments of gardening art, palaces and residences, natural attractions of Gurzuf, Gaspra, Alupka, Nikita and Massandra and Yalta itself attract tourists from all over Crimea. The territory of the resort region is covered by walking and bus tours, travel agencies offer boat trips, visits to wineries with tasting.
Important Phones
Unified rescue service and fire service - 101
Police - 102
Ambulance - 103
City Information Service - 109
Bus station (intercity traffic), dispatcher - 34-20-92
Bus station (suburban traffic), dispatcher - 34-20-75
Sea station, ticket office - 32-00-94
sights
Big Yalta is the owner of a myriad of natural, historical and architectural monuments. Each of the resort villages has its own sights, whether it be rocks of amazing beauty or noble mansions covered with ivy.
The architectural splendor of the Yalta resorts is provided by palace complexes - the magnificent Massandra Palace, surrounded by an English park, and the Livadia Palace, built in the style of the Italian Renaissance, which served as the summer residence of the imperial family. In Alupka, there is the Vorontsov Palace, whose architecture organically merged English and Moorish styles. On the rocky shores of Koreiz, surrounded by fragrant Mediterranean flora, is the snow-white Dulber Palace. Complex built at the end of the 19th century. for the Grand Duke Peter Nikolaevich Romanov, made in the Moorish style. The building is crowned with Arabic domes, and the facade is decorated with a mosaic pattern.
One of the symbols of the southern coast of Crimea is the Swallow's Nest Palace. The structure, similar to a fairy-tale knight's castle, rises on the Aurora rock, above the steep cliff of Cape Ai-Tudor.
Another hallmark of Big Yalta is the Miskhor-Ai-Petri cable car. The wagons cover the 2980 m track in 15 minutes, while opening a striking panorama of the Black Sea coast from Gurzuf to Foros. At the final stop - the jagged peak of Ai-Petri, you can continue the walk already on foot. The mountain range is part of the Yalta Reserve. On the less steep northern slopes of Ai-Petri, broad-leaved forests grow, and some peaks are crowned with geodetic towers, against which tourists do not miss the opportunity to take pictures. At 700 m from the funicular station is the Three-Eyed Cave, equipped for visiting.
Among the natural attractions of Big Yalta, of course, the tourist trails of the Crimean Reserve, the iridescent cascades of the Uchan-Su waterfall, the Diva rocks and Mount Koshka in Simeiz are worthy of attention.
Leisure at the resort
Restaurants. Yalta has the largest concentration of haute cuisine restaurants in Crimea. In addition, the city offers art cafes, themed coffee shops and pastry shops, bars, pizzerias, and fast food outlets. The menu of Yalta cafes and restaurants presents dishes from different peoples of the world, and thanks to a large selection of establishments, you can always find a restaurant to your liking and affordable.
A few minutes walk from the Yalta embankment there is a restaurant of author's cuisine "Grand Terrace". Here guests are offered dishes from the chef - a salad of Crimean vegetables with goat cheese mousse, Black Sea mussels stewed in cider, rabbit stew. Directly on the Embankment, the Chekhovsky restaurant is open for guests. The interior of the institution is made in the best traditions of the "estate" style. The restaurant's menu offers dishes of European and Mediterranean cuisine, grilled dishes and a rich assortment of wines.
Restaurant "Oreanda" at the hotel of the same name pleases guests with classic interiors, a wide selection of dishes of French, Italian, Russian and Ukrainian cuisines. The restaurant menu has special offers for vegetarians and children.
You can view the Yalta Bay, the green canopy of the Massandra Park, the old town and the Main Ridge of the Crimean Mountains from the hall of the Ai-Petri restaurant. The institution is located on the 16th hotel "Yalta-Intourist". In an elegantly decorated hall filled with soft light, Mediterranean cuisine is served - tomato soup with dorado and Kachuko seafood, grilled king prawn with mango salsa, sea bass with wild rice.
Rolls and sushi, Thai soup with coconut milk, fried rice and mussels are served at the Siam Paradise restaurant located on Massandra Beach. Cozy summer pavilions with stoles, oriental carpets and Buddha figurines complete the immersion in the culinary world of Asia.
Parks. The parks of Big Yalta are masterpieces of gardening art. The most famous park areas of the resort are surrounded by palaces and noble residences. One of the best landscape parks in the resort region is located in Massandra. The park was laid out in the 19th century with the participation of the best gardeners. The park is divided into two parts. The upper, palace part is decorated with sculptures of ancient Greek gods, thinkers and philosophers. Fir and sequoia grow here, in spring the Upper Park is decorated with wisteria and lilac, and roses bloom in summer. The lower part of the park is distinguished by a steep relief; almonds, plums, Crimean pines, pistachio trees and hornbeam descend to the sea like an amphitheatre. The Massandra Park ends with a Cypress Garden with a viewing platform.
Livadia Park is located on the slopes of Mount Mogabi in Livadia, adjacent to the city limits of Yalta. Berry yew, cherry laurel, and strawberry pines grow in Livadia Park. The park is decorated with small architectural forms - fountains, pavilions, the area in front of the palace is decorated with flower beds. The beauty of the aforementioned park complexes is not inferior to the Vorontsovsky Park in Alupka, laid out in the manner of English regular parks. Plane trees, oaks, cypress, thuja, yucca, palm trees, sequoia and magnolia are surrounded by artificial ponds with black and white swans, picturesque stone chaos, cascades of streams, terraces and grottoes.
All the variety of southern flora is represented in the collection of the Nikitsky Botanical Garden. In the upper part of the garden, pyramidal cypresses familiar to Yalta, Lebanese, Himalayan and Atlas cedars, palm trees will grow, administrative buildings are located, the walls of which are twined with ivy. Trees from different continents are planted along the alleys - there is a bamboo grove, a holm oak, and a majestic mammoth tree of gigantic proportions. The lower part of the garden features Mediterranean flora. In addition, tourists can visit a cactus greenhouse, a rose garden, an exhibition of orchids.
You can continue your acquaintance with the monuments of landscape gardening art of Big Yalta by visiting the parks "Chukurlar", "Chair" in Gaspra, Miskhorsky park.
In addition, in Big Yalta there are many parks of culture and recreation with wide alleys and rows of benches, playgrounds, fountains and gazebos. The favorite walking areas for tourists and local residents are Primorsky Park with color and music fountains, Yalta Park and the embankment with rows of palm trees.
Theaters and cinemas. In Yalta, the Theater named after A.P. Chekhov, on the stage of which there are performances for children and adults. Classical music sounds from the stage of the Livadia Organ Music Center. Large-scale concert programs and cultural events are hosted by the Yubileiny Concert Hall.
In Big Yalta, there are cinemas Planet Kino IMAX, Spartak and the cinema hall of the Oreanda Hotel, where they show the latest film distribution, and thematic screenings are held.
Museums. Most of the museum collections in Yalta are associated with literary and artistic creativity, biographies of prominent writers, poets, painters and musicians. The Yalta Historical and Literary Museum has an impressive collection. Visitors can get acquainted with the treasures of the Hellenes, Romans, Goths from the archaeological sites of Greater Yalta, antique ceramics from the collection of Grand Duke Alexander Mikhailovich, see the furnishings of a noble mansion, things that belonged to famous musicians and composers - F. I. Chaliapin's chair, a piano from Yu. Pfeiffer, American Phonoton Co. gramophone. The structure of the Historical and Literary Museum includes the House-Museum of Lesya Ukrainka, the Literary-Memorial House-Museum of N. Z. Biryukov.
The gallery "Art-Usadba" boasts a collection of works of contemporary art. The works of Crimean artists can be seen in the gallery of the Union of Artists in Yalta.
Entertainment and shopping centers. All major shopping and entertainment centers of the resort region are concentrated in the city of Yalta. Malls are open here for tourists, uniting shops of leading fashion brands, food courts, entertainment complexes for children and adults. Such shopping and entertainment centers include "Confetti", "Sail". Bowling clubs, billiard rooms, night clubs, disco bars and dance floors operate at the resorts of Big Yalta. On the Massandra and Yalta beaches there are closed clubs and complexes offering entertainment and show programs, theme parties.
On the outskirts of Yalta there is a private zoo "Skazka", where African predators, rare Ussuri tigers are represented, there is a mini-zoo where pets can be fed and touched. The most striking childhood impression of the resort can be a visit to the Glade of Fairy Tales, located at the foot of the Stavri-Kaya rock. The complex has more than 200 figurines of fairy-tale characters made of decorative stone and wood.
water parks. In the resort village of Simeiz there is a water park "Blue Bay". The water entertainment complex is represented by slides "Tsunami", "Multipista", "Kamikaze", complexes of slopes "Boa", "Bend" and "Big Hole", wave, children's and cascade pools. In addition, cafes, bars, a pizzeria, recreation areas with sun loungers, playgrounds for children are at the service of visitors. A team of professional animators conduct daily water aerobics classes, games with children in the pool, mini discos, volleyball and water basketball competitions for adults.
Amusement parks. There are no specialized amusement parks in Yalta. A standard set of family entertainment - carousels, slides, an autodrome and a prize shooting gallery can be found next to the Yalta embankment. Slot machines, air hockey and a children's labyrinth are available in the entertainment center of the Confetti complex. On the beaches of Big Yalta, water attractions are presented - riding a "banana", "tablet", water inflatable slides.
Dolphinariums. Guests of Yalta have the opportunity to visit the Theater of Marine Animals "Aquatoria", located in Livadia. Dolphins, beluga whales, fur seals and lions, walruses perform on the stage of the complex. Dolphin therapy sessions are also held on the basis of the theater of marine animals.
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Yalta is the center of the cultural life of the peninsula, all the largest cultural events take place here. In summer, the cultural program of the resort is especially rich - in June, the International Festival of Brass Music "Fanfares of Yalta" takes place - during the days of the festival, professional and amateur brass bands perform on the squares, embankments and concert venues of the resort villages. An important event in the world of music is the Jaliton International Jazz Festival, the Star Crimea Music Festival.
In the middle of summer, guests of Yalta can see performances by participants in the Dance Festival "Contemporary dance", break-dance festival "Yalta Summer Jam".
Traditional events for Yalta were the International TV and Film Forum "Together" and the International Festival of Theater Arts "Teatr. Chekhov. Yalta.
Yalta is my favorite city in Crimea. It is considered a resort, and the tourist season lasts from June to September, but at any time of the year I have a great rest here and find something to my liking.
May is a good time to relax in Yalta:
- the sun is not yet baking, there is no sweltering heat, it is warm. I go hiking in the mountains with a tent and enjoy the beauty of nature;
- there are few tourists, there are no queues, you can get on all the planned excursions;
- it’s convenient to take pictures, no strangers constantly fit into the frame;
- the prices are reasonable, there is still no rush among vacationers, it is easy to rent housing.
But the sea is cold, and swimming will not work. Water temperature - +13 °С. But you can wander along the heated pebbles, sunbathe, walk along the coast.
At the end of May last year I was lucky enough to swim. The temperature during the day during the week reached +20 °C, the sea warmed up quickly, and I had a chance to open the swimming season.
For walks in May, the most optimal weather conditions. There is little precipitation, it gets dark late, and the thermometer during the day approaches +18 ° С. It's time for hiking and conquering the top of Ai-Petri. You can visit the Wuchang-Su waterfall before it dries up from the heat. But at night it is still cool - 12 ° C. Long sleeves, sneakers, a windbreaker will come in handy.
May Yalta air is light, fresh, filled with aromas of flowering trees and flowers. I returned from vacation, full of strength and energy.
In the evening, I advise you to take a walk along the promenade and breathe in the sea air. There are many attractions in the city: palaces, parks, the Botanical Garden, the zoo, the Glade of Fairy Tales museum.
Children will be interested in visiting the dolphinarium and the water area. They show performances of marine animals. Instead of uselessly lying on the beach, I explored all corners of Yalta.
You can relax in Yalta not only in summer, but also in spring, but it is best to spend holidays in Yalta in May 2020. This is the most comfortable month when the weather is already quite stable with average air temperature. Usually the temperature range is between 18 and 25 degrees, although it is still quite cool at night. Unfortunately, Yalta in May photo does not allow vacationers to swim in the sea, which does not have time to warm up to normal temperatures.
The only thing doctors advise is sunbathing, because the sun allows you to get an even tan and heal the whole body. A feature is also that there are quite a few vacationers in the city during this period. Therefore, you can walk around Yalta and watch how nature comes to life and flourishes. Roses, wisteria, field grasses are just beginning to bloom.
Holidays in Yalta in May: reviews of accommodation
An important nuance of the holidays are low housing prices. Most sanatoriums, hotels and boarding houses operate all year round, unlike coastal recreation centers and mini-hotels. The cost of the room will be much lower than at the beginning or middle of summer. Usually those who want to combine rest with treatment try to come to Yalta at this time. The flowering of herbs during this period fills the air with healing properties that have a beneficial effect on the body.
Yalta in May: attractions
May is the only resort time when the promenade and beaches are empty. This is a great opportunity to walk on the pebbles and sand, wander on the water or just sit on the shore. Rest in Yalta in May is the best opportunity to visit interesting places when there are fewer tourists. It is best to start acquaintance with the city from the embankment, which is a landmark of Yalta.
Mandatory places worth visiting without a crowd include the Bukhara Palace (the era of the Mauritanian Emir), Livadia and Vorontsov Palace. After that, it is worth taking a ride on the funiculars, which offer stunning views of the city, sea and mountains.
The advantage is the free visit (most often complex) of famous historical and natural places. Rest in Yalta in April-May provides an opportunity to see mountain waterfalls, nature reserves, the Yalta Zoo and Botanical Garden.
Yalta in May: entertainment reviews
Most discos are closed in May, but this does not stop the evening and night life of Yalta. Yalta, Crimea in May is the center of festivals and various holidays. Yalta was chosen by musicians who organize a jazz festival here every year. It is international in status, because frontmen from Europe, Asia and America come here.
Another popular entertainment is the tulip parade, which takes place in the Nikitsky Botanical Garden. The holiday is timed to coincide with the flowering of these flowers, of which a huge number of varieties have been bred in the garden.
