One of the most popular and frequently visited places there is Yalta. Yalta is a city in the Crimea, on the north coast of the Black Sea. It 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 (yalos in Greek) on which to land. Situated on a shallow bay facing south towards the Black Sea, the city is surrounded by wooded mountains. It enjoys a warm Mediterranean climate with many vineyards and orchards in the vicinity.