Yalta
Ukraine · Autonomous Republic of CrimeaUA
City on the southern Crimean Peninsula
Yalta is a resort city on the south coast of the Crimean Peninsula surrounded by the Black Sea. It serves as the administrative center of Yalta Municipality, one of the regions within Crimea. Yalta, along with the rest of Crimea, is internationally recognised as part of Ukraine, and is considered part of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea. However, it is controlled de facto by Russia, which annexed Crimea in 2014 and regards the town as part of the Republic of Crimea. According to the most recent census, its population was 76,746 .
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 72,013
- Coordinates
- 44.502, 34.166
- Timezone
- Europe/Simferopol
- Elevation
- 200 m
Overview of Yalta
Yalta — a compact city in Autonomous Republic of Crimea, Ukraine — is worth a place on your map. Records put its population near 72,013. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Plan around water sports, nature and adventure and you will not run out of ideas. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Yalta
Water Sports in Yalta
(10)For water sports, expect Bodyboard, Canoeing, Diving, Kiteboarding and Kitesurfing. In all, 10 activities are recorded in this category. This reflects only what is documented for Yalta.
Nature in Yalta
(6)Yalta's nature entries include Beaches, Countryside, Nature Reserves, Rivers and Volcanoes. All of it is drawn from Yalta's recorded activities. That is 6 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Adventure in Yalta
(3)Looking for adventure? Yalta has Abseiling, Boat Rides and Climbing. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Yalta.
Culture in Yalta
(2)Culture in Yalta covers Docks and Mosques. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Yalta.
Nightlife in Yalta
(2)Looking for nightlife? Yalta has Casinos and Events. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Yalta.
Sports in Yalta
(2)Sports lovers get Biking and Skateboard. All of it is drawn from Yalta's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Wellness in Yalta
(1)Wellness lovers get Turkish Baths. Everything listed here comes from what Yalta is actually tagged with. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Yalta
June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
Getting there & around
Reach Yalta by regional transport from the nearest hub in Autonomous Republic of Crimea; the core is compact enough to walk. Time zone: Europe/Simferopol.
Similar destinations
Places near Yalta that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Yalta known for?
- Yalta, in Autonomous Republic of Crimea, Ukraine, is best known for water sports, nature and adventure. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 72,013 residents.
- What can you do in Yalta?
- Recorded activities in Yalta include Bodyboard, Canoeing, Diving, Kiteboarding and Kitesurfing. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Yalta?
- June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
- Where is Yalta located?
- Yalta is located in Autonomous Republic of Crimea, Ukraine. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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