Foros, Opolznevoye, Parkovoye, Beregovoye, Oliva, Sanatornoye (Mukhalatka, Mshatka)  - these resort villages are as if created by nature for solitary elite leisure. Inaccessible rocks, strict tones of ever-green parks almost hiding old palaces and ultra-modern dachas, unusually pure beaches...

Modern press pays maximum attention to the Presidential residence in Mukhalatka which is the summer political capital in Ukraine. But elite rest in Yalta started its development here only last decade after Yalta-Sevastopol highway construction. From the start of the 19th century only rare dachas of big originals and creators, who were in need of solitude, started to appear.

Bikers have their own reasons to rest in Yalta. Russia bikers' team of high-way racing and mountain bike trains here. Traditional Moscow championships of rock-climbing are held in Foros. Usually such occasions take place in November-December when the sun is shining and temperature is ideal for sports and leisure in Yalta.

A part of Yakob Zhukovsky estate (he was a relative of Vrubel famous artist) remained in Parkovoye. He founded an unusual landscape park in 1905-1912. Many artists and sculptors who participated in 'Blu Rose' vanguard group, decorated it. Sculptor A.T.Matveyev ornamented it with romantic 'ruins', bridges, fountains and multiple sculptors of girls, boys and lards. There were about 40 statues and other interesting construction but no only about ten of them remained.

Ifigeniya rock is a result of ancient volcanism. But it evokes more emotions when we think about human sacrifices in the name of Virgin, the Goddess of Tavrs. Classical tragedy 'Ifigeniya in Taurida' was possibly set up in all world theaters during three thousand years. Tavira Hotel is situated right at the feet of this mountain.

Shaitan-Merdven (Devil's Stairs) Pass was used in all times in order to cross from the Southern Coast to foothills of Crimea and back. 40 steep turns are inclosed into a stone gorge during one kilometer.

Foros park is one of the best places for rest in Yalta. It was open only for elite visitors not long ago. Paradise nook is specially popular in this park with its six tiny lakes in one cascade with small waterfalls.

Melas palace and a park were built during the first half of the 19th century by L.A.Perovski – a participant of the Patriotic War of 1812. In the middle of the last century Russian poet A.K.Tolstoy lived here. The source of mineral water (Essentuki # 20 type) is situated not far from the sea.

If we go from Foros to Yalta, a narrow rocky ridge Ai-Yuri (St. Georgiy) draws our attention. It resembles the dragon conquered by St.Georgiy. Two-hundred meter tunnol is made within its stone sides. Three sharp rocks of Mshatka-Kayasi rises sheear at the eastern exit from the ridge to the right from the road. They are well-known all over the world and quite popular amidst rock-climbers and those who like active rest in Yalta.

Mukhalatka village became known not so long ago. It was the favorite place of recreation for Alla Pugacheva and Filipp Kirkorov. Yulian Semenov had a dacha here as well.

A lighthouse on Cape Sarich, which is the most southern point of all European part of CIS. From Cape Sarich at 44°23' northen latitude up to Cape Kerempe on Anatolia coast of Turkey is the narrowest place of the Black Sea – 142 miles.

The elegant Church of Christ Revival is seen on a lone steep rock and it is sean from everywhere- from the sea and from the mountain pastures. Architect academician N.M.Chagin constructed it by order of merchant Kuznetsov in the memory of Emperor Alexandre III and his family salvation at the train crash in 1888.

Baidary Gate were made in 1848 in honor of Sevastopol-Yalta highway construction finishing.

Today this road is used specially to sea Baidary Gate, to look at Foros Church and picturesque shore below it.

There is a marvelous sight onto Laspi and Batiliman Bays, Cape Aiya from the site. They are Sevastopol areas but still belong to the Southern Coast. These places are quite popular amidst naturists, photo artists, romantics and those who like rest in Yalta.