LEISURE

Come to Primorskyi.

The beach of the "Primorske" resort deserves special attention.
The village of Primorske (Kiliysky district of the Odesa region) is a resort located on the coast of the Black Sea. People come here not only to enjoy a calm and peaceful vacation on the beach, but also to recover in the local salt lakes.
Відпочиваючи на ньому, Ви не зустрінете під ногами каміння, гальки чи глини – весь пляж складається з дрібного морського піску. Шириною від 50 до 150 метрів і довжиною, скільки бачать очі, – пляж курорту «Приморське» може вмістити всіх бажаючих відпочити. На пляжі пропонують свої послуги деякі атракціони: водні мотоцикли, катання на банані, водяна гірка. А також місцеві жителі розносять для потреб відпочиваючих різноманітну їжу та напої.

In the center of the resort there is an amusement park, an amusement park, a Ferris wheel, night clubs, and discos.
Marine entertainment: water slides, bananas, trampolines, jet skis.

You swim in the sea, and only 15 kilometers from the village of Primorske is the famous place of pilgrimage for tourists - Vylkovo, a kind of "Ukrainian Venice".
The city of Vylkove is known for the fact that the old part of the city is cut by numerous canals that form entire streets. Local residents of Vylkovo actively use boats and boats as means of transportation. Excursions to Vylkovo, excursions along the Danube and to the Danube Nature Reserve have become the main part of the income for many residents. If you come to Vylkovo for an excursion yourself, and not as part of a group, you can easily find a guide among the local residents who will take you on a boat through the streets of Vylkovo and tell the history of the settlement.

Vylkove village

THE UNIQUE BEAUTY OF VYLKOVO

Avid travelers on thematic forums note that the road from Zatoka to the city of Vilkovo is not of the best quality, but it is worth it. After all, Vylkove is a place that was popularly called "Ukrainian Venice". And all thanks to the many canals dug along the streets (although you can now swim in the city only in its "old" part). Vylkovo is located in the Ukrainian part of the Danube Delta, and next to the city is the Danube Biosphere Reserve, which impresses with the majesty of nature and its uniqueness. Note that nature is not the only attraction of this place. Another peculiarity of it is that the majority of the population are Old Believers. There are two of their temples in the city.
Among the amazing natural sights of the Odesa region is a unique ecosystem containing more than 500 species of different plants and about 200 species of birds.

Danube Biosphere Reserve in Vylkovo, also called the Danube floodplains. Interesting facts The territory of this picturesque and rich natural place occupies the lakes and islands of the delta downstream of the mighty Danube River, as well as its coast. The total area of the monument exceeds 50,000 hectares.
The reserve is home to a huge number of animals listed in the Red Book of Ukraine. In addition, there is a large number of rare plants. Traveling along the Danube Delta, you can enjoy wonderful views of grandiose bushes of wonderful white water lilies, next to which pelicans hunt. The Danube Biosphere Reserve in Vylkovo, in addition to its natural value, also has cultural significance.
As you know, the town of Vylkove is a kind of capital of the Danube Delta in our country. Its 250-year history and cultures are rich and distinctive. The inhabitants of Vilkovo carefully preserve their dialect, religion, customs and traditions, and most importantly, their picturesque and unique natural environment. Flora and fauna The flora of the Danube floodplains is represented by more than 1,500 species of plant forms, 19% of which are among the highest vascular plants of our country. Among the more than 800 species of insects that live here, you can find such unique representatives as the mahaon, the ant lion or the recluse beetle. The most valuable species of fish living in the reserve are salmon, sterlet, beluga, Danube herring and sturgeon. Turtles, snakes, newts and frogs live here. The Danube Biosphere Reserve is rich in mammals. For many of them, the climatic conditions provided by the Danube rivers are very important. There are monk seals, mink, porpoises and even white-sided dolphins. The reserve is available for excursions organized by its administration. In addition, many private drivers will be able to take you to its most interesting places.
Among the most popular excursions through the reserve, you can single out an excursion to the so-called zero kilometer. This is the place where the Danube flows into the Black Sea. No less exciting will be a trip to the fields of water lilies, which create an incomparable sight with their luxurious blossoms. You can also take part in an excursion to the islands of the ancients, where you will be treated to aromatic soup from the Danube fish catch and a unique type of Novak wine. The Danube Biosphere Reserve in Vylkovo has its own information and tourist center, located near the "2nd Church" (Christmas Church). Here you can also visit an interesting museum exhibition.

Rest in Primorskyi will not be complete if you do not visit the city of Izmail, whose river port is the largest in Ukraine. The date of the foundation of the city is unknown. From the 12th century, a fortress, first Genoese, and then Turkish (from the 16th century), stood on the site of Ishmael. In 1569, the Nogai (Turkic people) settled here. In 1761, the cathedral of Metropolitan Danylo, who was in charge of all Orthodox churches of the Ottoman Empire, was established in the fortress.

Izmail is a city with a rich history. It has always stood at the crossroads of important trade routes. The history of Ishmael preserves memories of the campaigns of the Kiev princes to Constantinople: "Here, having closed the gates of the Danube, Yaroslav held court." The city had periods of prosperity as part of the Galicia-Volyn principality and sunset during the Tatar-Mongol yoke. Izmail remembers the Russo-Turkish war and the unprecedented Yasko-Kyshiniv operation. Izmail is famous for its shady streets, old mansions, wide avenues. The magnificent picture of the huge sun sinking into the waves of the Danube can only be seen in Ishmael.
Primorske is waiting for a summer holiday by the sea!