General information
Ukraine is located in the central part of Eastern Europe. In the north it borders with Belarus, in the south and south-west - with Hungary, Romania and Moldova in the east - Russia, to its west - with Poland and Slovakia. The southern shores washed by the Black and Azov seas.
Administrative-territorial structure of Ukraine consists of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and 24 oblasts. The total area is 603,7 thousand sq. km.
In the extreme west of the country placed Ukrainian Carpathians (the highest point - Mount Hoverla, 2,061 m), and in the extreme south - the Crimean mountains (the highest point - Mount Roman-Kosh, 1.545 m).
Kiev - the capital of Ukraine, one of the oldest cities in the country, the center of the East Slavic civilization. Administrative, political, historical, cultural and spiritual center of the state.
The largest river of Ukraine - the Dnieper, total length of 2,201 km, of which 981 - in the territory of Ukraine. Other major rivers - the Southern Bug, and Danube. The largest reservoir - Kremenchug, Kakhovske, Dneprodzerzhinskoe, Kiev and Kanevskoe.
Since 1990, the state language is Ukrainian. Widely distributed in Russian. Most of the population in eastern Ukraine and Kiev in Russian as their native language, unlike in Western Ukraine, where the most common Ukrainian language. Also found Crimean Turkish, Romanian, Polish, Hungarian languages spoken by ethnic groups.
National currency of Ukraine - grivna. Exchange foreign currency at the hryvnia possible in banks and many money exchange offices. The most common foreign currency in Ukraine is the U.S. dollar, Euro, Russian Ruble (especially during the summer season). Credit cards are becoming more common in Ukraine, but not all organizations accept them for payment. Most hotels, restaurants and shops accept cards for payment.
Ukraine offers a holiday for all tastes - from luxury to most affordable. The abundance of historical attractions, diverse nature, comfortable climate, warm sea and the absence of language barrier attract many tourists every year.
Resorts of Ukraine
The main resort potential of Ukraine, of course, - Crimea. In Crimea, the vast majority focused Sea beach resorts of Ukraine.
Transcarpathia is very rich in mineral springs. Azov sea resorts, though less popular than the Crimea, have an advantage in terms of cheap holidays.
Beach (sea climate) resorts in Ukraine
The total length of the Crimean beaches - 517 km.
Most hotels have their own beach, the exercise of which is included in the cost of the permit. Wild beaches are on any coast.
Southern coast of Crimea - a place where excellent easy to breathe the air, who insisted on medicinal herbs, full of aromas of pine and juniper forests. Swimming season in the Southern coast of Crimea lasts from May to September.
Alushta
Alushta - resort more peaceful than Yalta, and more focused on the proper treatment of guests than in their entertainment.
In Alushta more than 80 resorts and sanatoriums. Alushta shingle beaches are considered to be therapeutic for people with respiratory diseases. Log into the sea is moderately steep.
Yevpatoriya
Evpatoria - the largest in Europe gryazevodolechebny resort.
Located on the shores Evpatoria Kalamitsky shallow bay of the Black Sea in the west of the peninsula of Crimea.
Karolina-Bugaz - Zatoka
Zatoka - a resort-climatic regions of Ukraine with beautiful beaches. And what the Black Sea tan get here tourists basking in the velvet sand, which can be found except in Carlsbad! Tender morning and evening breezes give this corner of fairy tales and comfort.
Feodosia
Feodosia - the largest resort in the Eastern Crimea.
In principle, according to their spa options like Evpatoria Feodosia: respiratory, digestive and metabolic disorders. In addition to sea water and a mixture of marine and steppe air enclosed silt mud and mineral water. The mineral water "Feodosia" is used in the treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and liver. By drinking this water is governed by the work of the intestine, obese people suffering from disorders of exchange can reduce weight.
Yalta
Yalta - the oldest sea resort Russia Empire and the most popular holiday destination for all citizens of the USSR.
Now Yalta - the largest resort in Ukraine. The concept of "Big Yalta" combines several resorts strung out along a narrow strip of the Southern coast of Crimea, a distance of 70 km. In terms of therapeutic effects of the sea, mountain herbs and pine forests Yalta is indispensable for people suffering from respiratory diseases. The only disadvantage of the area - gravel-pebble beaches with a fairly steep slope.
The swimming season in Crimea lasts from mid-May to mid-September. During this period the temperature of water in the Black Sea is kept above 20 degrees.
Ukraine is among the countries of the world in which nearly every region has its own sources of health. The most popular among tourists and vacationers enjoyed parts of southern coast, including from the Crimean Mountains, the Black and Azov Sea and the Carpathian Mountains. Carpathians are one of the richest in natural resources and medical areas of Ukraine.
Ski resorts in Ukraine
Mountain peaks of the Carpathians are covered with snow for about five months a year.
In virtually every region of Transcarpathia there are places for skiing.
All ski resorts in Transcarpathia about two dozen, among which stands out Slavskoe.
The resort is situated at an altitude of 500 m above sea level. There are several ski slopes of European importance. They are 16 ski lifts. The variety of terrain and difficulty level trails allow a good rest as beginners and experienced athletes.
Balneological and SPA (SPA) resorts in Ukraine
Key balneology resorts in Ukraine are located in Transcarpathia, where lies a whole chain of mineral springs. For sludge treatment using sludge Black Sea estuaries.
Berdyansk
Berdyansk combines the usual sea of mud and resorts.
City of Berdyansk is located on the shore of the Azov Sea. As a therapeutic mud used silt sulfide seaside brine lakes and the Great Red.
Yevpatoriya
Evpatoria - the largest in Europe gryazevodolechebny resort.
Located on the shores Evpatoria Kalamitsky shallow bay of the Black Sea in the west of the peninsula of Crimea.
Mirgorod
Myrhorod - Balneotherapy resort on the chloride-sodium water of low salinity.
Has valuable medicinal properties: it contributes to increased secretion and acidity of gastric juices, stimulates the activity of the intestines and improves metabolism.
Morshin
Morshyn - Balneotherapy (mainly drinking) and dirt resort in Ukraine.
Water used in diluted form, an important determinant of therapeutic peat mud and mineral wax (mineral wax). Specialization Morshyn - diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
Nemiroff
SPA resort Nemiroff is located in a large coniferous-deciduous forest.
Sulphureous water spa used vannogo treatment. Also in the course of peat mud.
Odesa
By itself, the city of Odessa - just a religious city on the Black Sea, the focus of humorists and indispensable place of Jewish jokes.
Beaches, of course, in the vicinity of Odessa is, but the main resort of Odessa wealth is concentrated in the estuary mud. They are used for the treatment of musculoskeletal (arthritis, arthrosis), nervous system (osteochondrosis), removal of gynecological and urological problems.
Saki
Resort Saki - leading balneogryazevoy and climatic resort of Crimea.
The treatment prescribed in diseases and effects of injuries organs of movement and support, the central and peripheral nervous system, chronic gynecological diseases. Resort Saki has a long history, stretching back to antiquity.
Svalyava
SPA resort Svalyava.
The local mineral spring water "Luzhanska" has been successfully used for many years in diseases of the digestive system and liver.
Truskavets
Truskavets - a recognized leader Ski resorts of Ukraine.
The local medicinal water Naftusya indispensable in urological diseases. Treatment is carried out mainly drinking way.
Khmilnik
Khmilnik - a resort on radon waters.
Were opened in 1934. In addition to the sources of radon mineral water, near Chmelnik is rich Viytivetskoe therapeutic peat mud deposits. The main profile of the resort Khmilnik is the treatment of diseases of the locomotor apparatus.
Mountain climatic health resort of Ukraine
Yaremcha (Yaremche)
Yaremcha - a popular tourist center, situated on the banks of the Prut River at an altitude of 650 m above sea level.
In winter there are conditions for skiing (on Yablunetskom Pass, where there are 5 lifts), the season lasts until the end of March.
