Yalta (, , ) is a city in
Crimea, southern
Ukraine, on the north coast of the
Black Sea. The city is located on the site of an
ancient Greek colony, said to have been founded by Greek sailors who were looking for a safe shore (γιαλος - yalos in
Greek) on which to land. It is situated on a shallow bay facing south towards the Black Sea, surrounded by wooded mountains. It enjoys a warm
Mediterranean climate with many vineyards and orchards in the vicinity.
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