• Swallow's Nest
  

  
  Fake castle built in 1912 on top of the 40-m (130 ft) high cliff, in a Neo-Gothic style. The Swallow's Nest is one of the most popular visitor attractions in the Crimea, becoming the symbol of the its southern coastline.
  
  

• Coastal cliffs
  

  
  All sort of hiking and cycling routes along the coast. Good rock climbing, often with a sea view beneath. Koshka, Sokol, Nikita, Karabi - every rock is full of specific beauty and freshness.
  
  

• Yalta
  

  
  Yalta is the main resort town of the peninsula. Yalta is a place, with memories from 19th century VIPs who came to cure their illnesses. Today it's a tourist trap in beautiful surroundings. In the summer months it can get very crowded, but in the autumn the weather can still be warm and pleasant.
  
  

• Bahkchisaray
  

  
  Bahkchisaray is an old town in Crimea. Once it was the capital of the Crimean Tatar Khanate. Points of interest include the Khan's palace, the Falcon Tower and the Crimean Tatar museum.
  
  

• Koktebel
  

  
  Koktebel is one of the most popular resort townlets in the Crimea. It is best known for its literary associations. The Russian poet Maximilian Voloshin made it his residence, where he entertained many distinguished guests, including Marina Tsvetayeva, Osip Mandelshtam, and Andrey Bely (who died there). They all wrote remarkable poems in Koktebel. Imposing sea cliffs of Karadag preserve are just next to the town
  
  

• Sudak Genoese fortress
  

  
  Sudak Genoese Fortress was established by the Venetians in the 12th century and later rebuilt by the Genoese between 1371 and 1469 as a fortified stronghold for their colony on the southern coast of the Crimean peninsula.
  
  

• Massandra Palace
  

  
  Massandra Palace is a former Tsarist palace with a very interesting architecture.
  
  

• Cave Cities
  

  
  There are dozen of cave cities in Crimea. The most famous are Mangup Kale, Chufut Kale and Eski Kermen. They are located high up in the cliffs with nice views. Cave city is what appears to have been several thousand people who built/dug their homes into the limestone rock.
  
  

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