Spa and wellnessBotkinskaya Trail: Health and happiness in every stepThe Botkinskaya Trail starts at the most enchanted spot in Yalta, where Skazka (Fairytale) Zoo meets the Polyana Skazok (Fairytale Meadow) Museum and a hotel of the same name surrounded by Yalta’s amphitheatre of hills.
PhotosCome to Gurzuf for inspiration: A virtual tour of the resort townThe mountains, the sea and the eastern flair of the streets make Gurzuf a must-see of any trip to Crimea. Let’s take a virtual tour of this small town standing 18 km northeast of Yalta on the northern coast of the Black Sea.
PhotosYalta in summer: A seaside gemRich in palaces and parks, historic mansions, Soviet retro chic and modern five-star hotels, Yalta is a leading brand when it comes to Crimean resorts. It is a must-see destination for everyone travelling to Crimea.
NatureCape Martyan Nature ReserveEstablished in 1973, this is Russia's smallest reserve, with an area of 240 hectares.
NatureNikitsky Botanical GardensEstablished in 1812, the botanical garden has an immense collection of trees and shrubs: over 2,000 species.
History and cultureYulian Semyonov House MuseumThis is the house museum of writer, journalist, scriptwriter and public figure Yulian Semyonov.
History and cultureMermaid sculpture in MiskhorThis bronze sculpture depicts a young woman holding a baby and leaning on a rock.
History and cultureMiskhor ParkThis landscape architecture landmark was founded in the late 19th century during the construction of Count Sergei Witte's summer residence.
History and cultureThe Swallow's NestThe Swallow's Nest, a neo-Gothic palace and museum, is a symbol of Crimea.
History and cultureMassandra PalaceThe Massandra Palace is part of the Alupka Palace and Park Open-Air Museum.
NatureTsar’s TrailThis trail is also known as Solnechnaya or Gorizontalnaya Tropa. It is a popular tourist hiking trail leading from the Livadia Health Resort to Gaspra.
History and cultureMonument to Stalin, Roosevelt and ChurchillRussian sculptor Zurab Tsereteli created this bronze monument for the 60th anniversary of the Yalta Conference.
History and cultureLivadia ParkA landmark of the late 19th century landscape architecture, the park surrounds the Livadia Palace on an area of 47.5 hectares.
History and cultureLivadia PalaceThe summer residence of Russian emperors built in the late 19th century to the design of architect Nikolai Krasnov.
NatureSun TempleThis natural landmark is located on Ilyas-Kaya Mountain 4 km to the northwest of the village of Foros.
NatureIlyas-Kaya MountainRising 681.9 m above sea level, Ilyas-Kaya Mountain is part of the Baidara Yaila Range.
History and cultureYusupov PalaceThe palace was rebuilt in 1909 from the Rose House that stood here previously.
History and cultureYalta History and Literature MuseumThis is one of Crimea's oldest museums and a 19th century architectural landmark.