Uchan-Su Waterfalls

Uchan-Su Waterfalls is the highest waterfall of the Crimean peninsula and the main reason for the pride of the residents of Yalta. Water cascade, the height of which is as much as 98.5 meters, descends from the ledges of the famous Mount Ai-Petri, with a rapid force crashing on its stone foot. Uchan-Su is a capricious attraction, so you should not combine an excursion to the waterfall with a summer vacation. The flow descending from a steep cliff has its own period of “bloom”, which does not coincide with the holiday season.

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General Information

‘ Uchan-Su Waterfall in winter
‘ Uchan-Su Waterfall

Legend of the waterfall’s origin

No matter how outstanding the attraction, embellish it with an ancient legend never hurts – usually this principle is adhered to by the inhabitants of places that exist at the expense of tourism. And the inhabitants of Yalta are no exception. The story that the locals have composed about Uchan-Su, could well serve as a script for a movie in the genre of romantic fantasy.

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‘ Location of Uchan-Su Waterfall

How to get to Uchan-Su

There are several ways to get to the main waterfall of Crimea. Those who are used to traveling by car, will have to drive along the highway Yalta-Sevastopol and turn on the mountain road near the sign Ai-Petri. A 10-minute journey to the parking lot at the Uchan-Su restaurant and you can go straight to the waterfall. Another relatively comfortable option is the 30th bus route, which departs from Yalta bus station. However, before you get to the waterfall, the shuttle bus will take you around the city, but if there is no other alternative, you can put up with this small inconvenience. If you are not indifferent to the beauty of Crimean nature, try to overcome the way to Uchan-Su on foot. To do this, buy a ticket for any bus to Sevastopol at the bus station and get off at the stop “Sanatorium Uzbekistan”. Follow the direction of the sign and walk the remaining 4 km of the path, enjoying the birdsong and delightful views of the surroundings.

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Official address of the object Russia, Crimea, Yalta urban district, Vinogradnoye settlement.

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