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Yalta offers pebble beaches, warm water, and rare cloudy days. The swimming season runs from May to October, with sea temperatures reaching +27°C in July–August. The air smells of pine and salt, and the mountains shield the coast from strong winds. • Primorsky Beach — the most accessible and liveliest, near the "Oreanda" Hotel. Good infrastructure but can get crowded in peak season. • Massandra Beach — the pride of Yalta. Awarded the Blue Flag, it features VIP zones, a pool, restaurants, and parties. • Livadia Beach — below the park of the same name, with a gentle slope and cleaner water than the central beaches. • Yalta-Intourist Hotel Beach — with bars and sunshades. • Nikitsky Beach — near the botanical garden, clean but without entertainment. • Wild beaches — for those seeking peace and space. A walk is required, but the scenery is worth it.
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Crocodilarium
Yalta's Crocodilarium is a small but impressive exhibition of exotic animals. It features dozens of reptile species: Nile and Cuban crocodiles, caimans, snakes, rare turtles, and lizards. In a separate zone, visitors can feed baby reptiles, while the adults are behind glass but close enough for detailed observation.
Livadia Palace
This architectural masterpiece from the early 20th century was designed by architect Nikolai Krasnov. The palace was built in just 17 months and became the last structure erected in the Russian Empire for the Romanov family. In 1945, it hosted the Yalta Conference with leaders of the anti-Hitler coalition.