13 best beaches in Yalta

The pearl of the Crimea - the Yalta resort is located in a cozy valley of the South Coast, reliably protected by an amphitheater of mountains and hills. Therefore, there is a mild Mediterranean climate, similar to the climate of the coasts of France, Spain and Italy. It was not for nothing that A.P. Chekhov came here, prolonging his life and equipping the famous summer cottage with a garden here.

The beauty of Yalta is a concentration of ancient parks, mansions, villas and modern high-rise blocks. Many buildings of Soviet sanatoriums and new fashionable hotels receive thousands of guests from different countries. The picturesque city, healthy air, unique sights have made the resort a popular holiday destination. The beaches of Yalta play an important role in the leisure of tourists.

Massandrovsky

One of the most popular tourist sites on the coast of the South Coast is Massandrovsky. It is located near the Marine Station and is in great demand. This part of the coast has been awarded the Blue Flag for compliance with international standards. Clean soft sand, without any admixture of shells, excellent facilities and infrastructure attract masses of tourists here.

In the high season, there is no overcrowding here - those who want to calmly swim and sunbathe should come early in the morning. The coastal strip has 3 paid VIP zones with paid entrance and high level services. One of the zones is equipped with reed bungalows, under which it is nice to hide from the sun.

There are also spacious 2-level piers, covered with awnings, with many sun loungers, under which it is also comfortable to relax after swimming. The abundance of bathers does not affect the purity of the local water - it is always transparent. In all 6 sectors of the Massandra area, locker rooms, showers are installed, bars with soft drinks are open.

A rich entertainment program offers water rides, shooting at a shooting range, tennis, exercise equipment, etc. In the evening, parties and concerts of invited artists are organized. Lunches are prepared in 2 local restaurants and cafes. Massandrovsky is a quality mark for excellent rest.

Seaside

Convenient location in the city center, at the end of the embankment. Lenin helps to attract tourists here. Today, this half-kilometer stretch of coastline is still in demand and remains free for everyone.

In the swimming season, which starts in May, you need to arrive at 7 am to take a free seat. The pebble cover does not bother the tourists, there are no large stones here. It is good to stay in Primorskoye with children: a rather gentle entry into the water, clear water off the coast, shallow sea.

Adults who love to swim do not have to walk long to the depth (20 m). The wide strip of Primorskoye is characterized by a rich infrastructure. Everything is provided here to meet the requirements of vacationers. Various awnings, umbrellas, sun loungers, sun loungers, fresh water taps, showers, etc. You have to symbolically pay for the use of some attributes.

The range of entertainment on land and water is varied. There are many attractions for children and adults on the territory. Fans of water adventures will also find something to their liking: from calm riding on bananas and catamarans - to extreme travel by parachute or flying on a jet board - flyboard. Improvement work continues now.

Livadiyskiy

Located 3.5 km from the western outskirts of the resort. A visit to this place will give you double pleasure. Going down, you will travel through the magnificent park of the Livadia Palace and admire its beauty. And you will transfer this charm to the coastal Livadia zone.

You can take the elevator down to those who do not want to walk, paying 50 rubles. Those who wish also go back in the elevator. A small area with a length of 250 m is covered with rather large pebbles. Swimming here begins in May, and ends in October. The territory is divided into 4 sectors.

The beach area is characterized by perfect cleanliness and good infrastructure. All the necessary equipment is present, there is a rescue service. Free changing cabins, showers and toilets are open. Ice cream and refreshing stalls are everywhere.

Local cafes prepare homemade dishes, which are not very expensive and tasty. The rental office offers umbrellas and sun loungers. Bathing is spoiled by the presence of large pebbles at the entrance to the water. You need to enter the water carefully so as not to slip.

Nikitsky

If you are not too demanding for comfort, unpretentious, then the coast in the village of Nikita will completely satisfy you. The beach areas are located near the Nikitsky Garden, so there will be an opportunity to walk among its botanical delights. Walking through the garden is the best way to get to the Nikitsky coast.

Otherwise, you will have to go down to it along a busy road. The coastal strip is covered with small gravel and pebbles, in some places there are large boulders. The sea is almost always clean, the mountain range overgrown with wood adds to the picturesque.

Sun loungers and umbrellas can be rented for a small fee and admission is free. The beach strip is divided by breakwaters into separate sections, with a fairly good infrastructure. There is a wild section of the coast near Cape Martyan, visited by lovers of secluded recreation. On the territory there are cafes, ice cream trays.

A tourist boat runs along the coast, on which you can visit Yalta, Swallow's Nest and other objects of the South Coast. The water reaches + 20-22 ° С already at the end of May, they swim here until the end of September. The entry into the sea is shallow, with a pebble bottom without sharp stones. Housing in the village is cheaper than in the city.

Actor

This truly magical place, located 12 km from the resort, was not accidentally chosen by the representatives of the Romanov family. Back in the 18th century. a park was laid here, today declared a monument of landscape and park art. But Mother Nature also awarded this corner, called Miskhor, with beauty and wealth. It is in the local park, at the foot of the unique Ai-Petri peak, that the Akter boarding house is located.

It has a beautiful beach at its disposal, protected from the piercing winds. Healing air, filled with pine aromas, a special microclimate, stay by the sea contribute to a full-fledged health-improving rest.

The beach strip, available to guests of the boarding house, is divided by breakwaters into 3 zones. The entire territory is distinguished by infrastructure, cleanliness and well-groomed. There are quite a few large stones in one of the zones, so there are few swimmers here. The rest of the areas are covered with small pebbles, allowing you to walk barefoot.

For sissies, there are second-level concrete platforms with sun loungers. Despite the small size of the coastal strip, it is not overloaded - access here is limited. Nothing interferes with a comfortable rest against the backdrop of stunning views of nature. Clean bottom, clear water, no jellyfish, comfortable descent into the sea attract families with children.

Beach of the hotel "Yalta-Intourist"

At the foot of Ai-Petri, in the luxurious greenery of Massandra Park, the snow-white buildings of the famous Yalta-Intourist hotel rise. Its very name speaks of a high level of service and comfort - foreigners should not lose the prestige of the resort. Accordingly, the beach area of ​​"Yalta-Intourist" is notable for its fashionableness.

For the cleanliness of the environment, he was awarded the Blue Flag certificate - the highest award of an international organization. All the requirements of the standards are met here: 100% cleanliness, comfort, safety. The extensive sports and leisure program offers a variety of land and water activities.

The coastline is 500 m long and is divided by breakwaters into 7 sections. All of them are pebbled, some have concrete platforms. The whole arrangement is based on the principle of safety and comfort. Almost the entire territory is equipped with shade canopies to exclude heatstroke. There are excellent changing rooms, comfortable showers with hot water.

There is a luggage compartment with personal lockers for clothes. No problems with the Internet - Wi-Fi with powerful coverage is available. Free admission is only for Intourist guests, the rest must pay for the pleasure of having a rest here. The Atlantis water park and the mini-zoo are very popular. The 2nd level is represented by cafes and restaurants, and above there is an artificially created sandy beach with cozy gazebos.

Oreanda

Yalta differs from other Crimean resorts by the presence of departmental beaches belonging to hotels or boarding houses. This site is owned by "Oreanda", which can only be visited by hotel guests. Vigilant security vigilantly monitors that no one spoils the guests' rest.

This is a real paradise for staying by the sea. The owners did their best to please the vacationers - the infrastructure here is at the highest level. Convenient bamboo decks are laid on small pebbles for access to the water. The sea is clean, transparent, the bottom is even, without stones. Sun loungers are installed under the shaded canopies, and the tables are protected by umbrellas. There is a spacious pool with desalinated water and a mini-sauna. You can use the services of a massage room and a solarium.

The territory is divided into zones, one of which, equipped with white tents, receives VIPs. During the day, lifeguards are on duty, there is a first-aid post. In the children's area, the audience is entertained by animators. The leisure program includes water skiing, aqua bike, banana rides, etc. You can spend time in a cozy cafe with a beautiful interior.

Levant

According to experienced holiday-makers, the site belonging to the Levant Hotel is one of the best in the city. It is located in a chic place practically in the center of Yalta, near the beauties of the Primorsky Park. Anyone can come here, but preference is given to hotel guests. One cannot but admire the magnificent design of the beach strip in a 2-level design: on the carpeted floor near the building and on the pebble shore.

A lot of shady awnings, sun loungers, wooden paths to all infrastructure facilities create a comfortable environment for staying here. The coastal area is divided by piers into 2 spans.

Levant is a popular place for families with children. Small pebbles do not hurt the legs, do not cause discomfort, the entrance to the sea is convenient, the depth begins in 3-4 m. There is a children's room and a playground, a cafe with a children's menu, trampolines, animation.

On the upper level, relaxation zones are decorated, sports simulators are installed, and entertainment facilities work. In the rental there are all kinds of equipment for water sports. Rescuers and a medical service are on duty, security is monitoring the observance of order. It is a great pleasure to walk among the wonders of the Seaside Park. The diversity of flora has a positive effect on the air, which is unusually useful.

Solarium

It is not by chance that the stretch of the coast between the Yalta-Intourist and Actor hotels received such a symbolic name. On a wide pebble strip there is an opportunity to find yourself in a measuredly calm atmosphere. There is no crowding, unnecessary hustle and bustle, but you can enjoy the clear sea, irresistible landscapes around.

It is here that fans of uncrowded rest come. The Solarius is listed as a family. A gentle descent into the water, the presence of the necessary infrastructure for comfort attracts parents with children here. For 5-7 m, the depth is shallow - you don't have to worry about children who can't swim.

The site is divided into 2 halves: cultivated and wild, rocky. The undeveloped part is preferred by the locals. Tourists master the half of the coast equipped with changing rooms, sun awnings, sun loungers.

There is plenty of room for those who love to lie in the sun. But under a continuous shady canopy, it is also enough for those who cannot stand the heat. You can get a sunbath on the pier, where there are sun loungers. A walk along the village will become an entertainment. Massandra, immersed in lush greenery, with an old palace and a famous winery. Traveling up the side of the mountain will also be enjoyable.

Opera Prima

The stretch of coastline located at the WIP-Residential complex Opera Prima is the perfect example of a modern fashionable place. Today, perhaps, it is beyond competition in terms of equipment, beauty and comfort. A row of slender umbrella palms delimits the area around the entire perimeter, adding exoticism to the picture.

The coastal zone is divided into 2 parts: near the water itself there is a pebble strip with b / n access, above - a paid area (500 rubles). The upper half is a space with a wooden flooring. Small pebble cover near the coast, excellent entry into the sea allows you to relax with small children.

The upper zone delights with a la modern infrastructure. Supercomfortable rattan loungers with soft water-repellent featherbeds, original petals and umbrellas, coffee tables with a shelf for bags - you will not see this in other places.

Everything shines with purity and novelty, tuning into a major mood. It is also clean in the free area, where you can set up a tent, rent an umbrella, sunbed or mat. The local cafe prepares delicious red mullet, freshly caught red mullet, seafood pizza, coffee. Lunch can be ordered directly to your holiday destination. Riding bananas, catamarans, parachutes and buns does not let the young and gambling get bored. Minus - the newly built building obscures the sun after 15:00.

Gorono

Public Gorono, which has been very popular since Soviet times, remains in demand today. Despite the lack of modern infrastructure here, the number of tourists is not decreasing. People are attracted here not by the excess of comfort, but by the location, the spacious territory, the good sea. An important factor is the opportunity to relax for free.

It's no secret that there are fewer and fewer free sites in Yalta. Visitors to Gorono start arriving early in the morning to take a seat. Many bring bedspreads or mats with them, others rent sun loungers. The rental point offers boats, scooters and even hang gliders. There are changing cabins, a rescue service, and a first-aid post.

An annoying factor for some is the corn and baklava traders. You can grab a bite to eat at a nearby café or restaurant. The consequence of the large influx of tourists is the presence of garbage. In this regard, on 08/20/2020, the city administration demanded that Aqua-Crimea LLC put things in order.

Dolphin

Despite the remoteness of the Dolphin from the port and the city center, it is in great demand among vacationers. This is one of the few remaining free sites, which is why locals and tourists tend to come here. In the peak season, the narrow coastal strip is crowded. Strong waves in windy weather splash on the pebbles, splashing sunbathers with spray.

It is problematic to visit Dolphin after a storm - the sea brings garbage. Vacationers use changing rooms, toilet and shower free of charge.You need to pay for the rent of sun loungers and umbrellas. The rest of the time, the water is clean, there are no sharp stones at the bottom. The cleanliness of the territory and objects is carefully monitored here.

There are paid zones with increased comfort on the Dolphin: with bungalows, sun loungers, umbrellas and tables. Their use is included in the entrance ticket, which is valid for the whole day. Visitors like the absence of annoying sellers on the territory, offering various food and souvenirs. But ice cream trays were installed, mini-cafes and pizzerias were opened.

There is a restaurant "Atlantis" with a fish menu, where quality food is prepared. The water near the coast is especially comfortable in the early morning and late evening. Judging by the reviews, tourists are satisfied with their stay on the Dolphin. You can get here from the Yalta embankment.

Orange

The citrus name is not official, as it is borrowed from the local restaurant "Orange". This peculiar celebrity of the city is located on the breakwater that bounds the beach strip. The building that adorns the coast is stylized as the ancient Greek gallery "Argo".

One gets the impression of a ship hovering over the sea. On the opposite side it borders on the Vodopadnaya River, which flows into the bay. A long pier is equipped here. The entrance to the "Orange" is free, so there are always a lot of tourists. They are attracted by the convenient location near the upper Yalta embankment.

Visitors take towels and bedding with them - there are no sun loungers for rent. But this does not prevent tourists from enjoying their vacation at all. Swimming and sunbathing are all combined with a walk along the embankment, a visit to the Mayak cafe and a unique restaurant. Cleanliness, depending on the level of everyday culture of tourists, is not ideal here. The service of the city kommunkhoz periodically puts things in order, there are no garbage dumps.

From the side of the city, it is adjacent to a beautifully designed recreation area, separated by a granite parapet. Sheds - Japanese umbrellas on 2 sides, nice benches, a green island of lawns with trees are pleasing to the eye.

Yalta beaches on the map