More info: Yalta in Crimea, is located on the site of an ancient Greek colony, said to have been founded by the Greek conquerors who were looking for a safe shore on which to land. It is situated on a deep bay facing south towards the Black Sea, surrounded by the mountain range Ai-Petri.
In the 19th century, Yalta became a fashionable resort for the Russian aristocracy and gentry and during the 20th century Yalta was the principal holiday resort of the Soviet Union.
Yalta has a beautiful seafront promenade along the Black Sea and there are several beaches to the east and west of the promenade.