The resort city of Crimea, spread on the Black Sea, where everyone can find their own type of relaxation, is Yalta. The attractions and entertainment of this place are very diverse. Next, we’ll take a closer look at several popular holiday destinations that you can visit yourself, with loved ones, in the company of friends or your loved one.
Atlantis and the Tale
If your whole family has gathered for a summer vacation, then you should definitely visit the Atlantis water park. Yalta will meet you on hot sunny days and give you an unforgettable experience. The water park is known for its slides and attractions, where you can tickle your nerves, take pictures for memory and, no doubt, get an adrenaline rush. If you are a lover of thrills, you should visit the slides "Extreme", "Virage" and "Fast and Furious." Wanting to get an unforgettable experience, head to the Centrifuge or Boomerang. There you can enjoy the feeling of weightlessness.
For lovers of more relaxed types of relaxation, the Waterfall attraction is provided in the water park, as well as a swimming pool with waves, which will give no less than pleasant impressions. High quality service and reasonable prices - this is what will please those who visit the Atlantis water park.
Yalta can still offer an entertaining vacation for children and a sea of positive emotions in the fairy tale zoo. Here live animals brought from all over the world, it is more than 120 different species, including those listed in the International Red Book. And to make this trip better remembered by your family, you can buy souvenirs here and take a souvenir photo with any of the animals.
Crocodile aquarium
But not only in the zoo you can see animals. Lovers of wildlife will certainly be interested in visiting the Yalta Crocodile Aquarium. This is an amazing exposition of reptiles, which is located in the heart of the city. Surely not only the kids will enjoy such an excursion, but also adults will not without interest look at the crocodiles, pythons, iguanas, monitor lizards, river and sea turtles living there.
"Water area"
If you have already decided with your children to rest in Yalta, the price of entertainment should not scare you - it is quite possible to think out an entertainment program so that it does not hit your pocket. Please the child by bringing him to the Aquatoria Sea Animal Theater, where you will be shown the harmonious interaction and excellent acting abilities of both people and animals.
"Glade of fairy tales"
Another place where the whole family will undoubtedly enjoy it is Glade of Fairy Tales. Yalta boasts such a landmark as the open-air fairy tale museum. It is located in a picturesque place - at the foot of the Stavri-Kaya rock, surrounded by forest and mountains. Although the museum is designed for children, it will be interesting for adults to meet with the heroes of childhood fairy tales. The program of the traditional excursion includes a performance with the participation of Baba Yaga. And in the summer - a theater where clowns, pirates, mermaids perform every hour. Children are sure to enjoy the puppet show, which the Glade of Tales prepared for its young guests. Yalta does not limit its attractions. Visiting it, you will not regret it if you visit other picturesque places.
What else is interesting in this resort town? Now we will tell more.
Yalta: Attractions and Entertainment
This city has various architectural monuments, museums, parks, clubs, etc. One interesting attraction is the castle, located in the village of Gaspra, on the ledge of Cape Ai-Todor - the Swallow's Nest. The price of a boat trip along the cape is quite acceptable (you can’t say exactly, since it changes every year), and you don’t have to pay at all for a walk along the observation deck. For lovers of hiking there is an excursion to the castle along the Black Sea, where you can enjoy nature and no less amazing views. Or you can arrange a self-guided tour if you know how to get to the Swallow's Nest. In any case, you will get an unforgettable experience, you can make memorable photos and, of course, buy souvenirs.
Massandra Palace
Fans of historical architectural monuments should visit the Massandra Palace in the village of Massandra, near Yalta. This complex began its history since 1783. It was originally designed by the French architect Bouchard in the Neo-Baroque and Neo-Renaissance styles on the orders of Count Vorontsov. But after the death of the count (before the end of construction), the palace was acquired by Alexander III. And it was already finished according to the project of Messmacher, which made significant changes to the decor of the building. Now, the Massandra Palace has turned into a museum, the first and second floors of which were occupied by the exposition of the palace interior. Halls of the third floor are given for exhibitions.
Botanical Garden
One of the "cult" places in Yalta, which is also known outside our country, is the Nikitsky Botanical Garden. Here you will see more than a thousand species of flowers and trees, some of them are truly rare. And in the science museum you can see the numerous (almost 170,000 copies) herbarium, be sure to look into the cactus greenhouse. Florists will also like this place because, in addition to souvenirs, you can buy seeds and seedlings.
Clubs
Definitely, choosing a place to spend your vacation, seriously think about how to tune in to rest in Yalta. Housing prices (you can find quite economical options for 1500-2500 rubles per day) and cultural and entertainment programs are quite affordable. And in return you can get a lot of impressions and positive emotions. And for fans of night parties, Yalta clubs are open. One such is a cross between a club, restaurant and cafe - GENEVA on the waterfront. This is a cozy and welcoming establishment, the atmosphere of which is equally conducive to a romantic dinner or lunch with partners, but also contributes to the holding of fashionable parties or celebrations, making them special.
Riviera Nightclub is a place where you can have a fun and carefree vacation while enjoying the existing entertainment programs: Paradise Cabaret and DreamGirls. These are enchanting night shows combining theater with light performance and professional burlesque dance numbers. Right here, on the summer terrace, you can enjoy excellent cuisine and bewitching views of the mountains, the sea and the night lights of the city.
Yalta, the sights and entertainments of which are not limited to the places of cultural recreation listed above, is fraught with many more interesting things. There are many other museums, architectural, historical and natural monuments that are not mentioned, which also deserve your attention. The same can be said about the clubs of Yalta. Therefore, get guidebooks and go watch all the most interesting, exciting, picturesque and impressive, getting real pleasure from it and just positive emotions.
Conclusion
Now you know what Yalta is, the sights and entertainments of it we have examined. We hope that the information presented in the article will help you have fun on vacation.