Resorts of the Odessa region: how to get there and which one to prefer

2024 Author: Harold Hamphrey | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 10:06

Resorts of the Odessa region are currently one of the most popular in Ukraine. They are perfect for both a leisurely summer vacation and active tourism. There are a lot of interesting and unusual sights in the region. You can get to Odessa by car or bus from anywhere in Ukraine, or by train, which in most cases will take you to the southern capital in just one night. It is worth noting that many who were vacationing in Crimea also reoriented to the Odessa direction due to the difficulties associated with crossing the border after the events of 2014. Odessa resorts are also popular among residents of Moldova, Belarus and Russia, as well as among the B altic states.

Map of resorts in Odessa region

In terms of recreation at sea, the most popular resorts are considered to be both Odessa itself and Zatoka, Karolino-Bugaz, Sergeevka, Gribovka, Nikolaevka, Sanzheika or Kuyalnitsky Estuary. For many, the road to the popular resort of Koblevo also starts from Odessa, although geographically it is located in the Nikolaev region.

Forlovers of active tourism will be interested to start exploring the region with a tour of old Odessa with its cozy courtyards, visit Vilkovo, which is considered the Ukrainian Venice, get acquainted with the ancient Akkerman fortress in Belgorod-Dnestrovsky, taste wines of famous brands. Many tourists choose day trips abroad, as Odessa is literally a stone's throw from Tiraspol or Bender, as well as Chisinau.

You can get to most cities by buses and minibuses departing from the Privoz station. It is convenient to get to some resorts in the Odessa region by commuter trains.

Pearl of the Black Sea

Many tourists start their journey in Odessa from the railway station or central bus station. The city has everything you need for both beach and outdoor activities. To feel this place as much as possible, you should take several excursions, walk around the streets yourself, and feel the local atmosphere. A separate pleasure is communication with Odessans, who are not in vain considered connoisseurs of humor.

Extreme lovers can go down to the famous Odessa catacombs. Guests and connoisseurs of summer holidays are invited to visit any of the beaches. The most popular are Arcadia, Lanzheron, Otrada, less known are Dolphin, Luzanovka and Gold Coast. Recently, Odessa has also been popular with gastronomic tourism lovers, for whom the doors of many non-standard cafes and restaurants are open.

For the convenience of guests with different requests inThe city has more than 1000 accommodation offers, ranging from expensive chain hotels to the private sector. Moreover, apartment owners often guard potential tenants on the platforms of the station and near bus stations. In the summer, due to the large flow of tourists and the corresponding demand for accommodation, it is worth worrying about accommodation in advance. Arriving with the hope of agreeing on an apartment on the spot, during the peak season you will have to choose from what is available, at very high prices.

Zatoka and Karolino-Bugaz

These resorts of the Odessa region are located 60 kilometers south of Odessa. They are one of the most popular holiday destinations in the region, forming a kind of conglomerate. You can get to them by bus or train departing from the central city station. Travel time will take about an hour.

Zatoka and Karolino-Bugaz will be interesting for families with children. There is an excellent coastline and gorgeous sandy beaches, the width of which in some places reaches a hundred meters. In the presence of a large number of discos, nightclubs, children's attractions and other entertainment. The resort is washed on one side by the Dniester Estuary, and on the other side by the Black Sea. The cost of living in resorts starts from 100 hryvnia (300 rubles) per person per day.

Sergeevka - balneo-mud resort

The Sergeevka resort (Odessa region) is located 80 kilometers south of Odessa, not reaching Kurortny. This is a balneo-mud resort, in the arsenalwhich healing components are available directly in the estuary. The town will primarily be of interest to lovers of medical tourism, since in Soviet times many sanatoriums were built here that specialize in treatment with mud baths. There are no serious enterprises for many kilometers around, so the air and water here are as clean as possible.

The coastline is a kilometer from the city. This distance can be passed through the estuary or overcome by boat. The level of prices for holidays in Sergeevka is slightly lower than for accommodation in the more popular Zatoka. From Sergeevka it is convenient to go on excursions to Vilkovo, Nerubaysky catacombs and Belgorod-Dnestrovsky.

Gribovka and Sanzhyka

Gribovka (Odessa region) is located 30 kilometers from Odessa to the south, just behind the largest port "Chernomorsk" (former "Ilyichevsk"). It attracts tourists with untouched nature and wild beaches, as it is built up less than neighboring resorts. Thanks to the characteristic steppe landscape, Gribovka is considered one of the most beautiful places on the Black Sea coast. Most often, the town is chosen by the inhabitants of Odessa themselves for a weekend getaway from the hustle and bustle of the big city. At the same time, the resort also attracts youth companies that have somewhere to have fun after swimming in the sea.

There is another resort nearby - Sanzheyka, which mainly consists of the private sector. It will be interesting for families with children and lovers of silence, as there are no discos and nightclubs in the town.

Other resorts in Odessa region

Fans of green tourism will be interested in visiting the resorts of Tiligul, Lebedevka or Kuyalnitsky Estuary. They have virtually no standard amenities. They will be of interest to tourists with tents or mobile homes. Such a vacation is not very expensive, it allows you to retire in nature, just relax in peace and quiet. It should be noted that there may be a problem with shops or supermarkets, so you should stock up on drinking water, the necessary food and essentials in advance.