About the Park
Park history
Value of the Kuialnyk Estuary
Natural features
Threats and Challenges
Kuialnyk Estuary – Ukraine’s natural treasure
The Kuialnyk Estuary’s value lies in its unique natural and ecological features.
- The estuary is renowned for its mud and mineral-rich waters, which have been used for centuries to treat various ailments, including musculoskeletal and skin conditions.
- The estuary is also an important habitat and feeding ground for waterfowl, including rare species, which makes it an integral part of the ecosystem.
- The Kuialnyk estuary naturally filters the water that passes through it, helping to clean the environment.
- The estuary is the subject of scientific research in ecology, geography and medicine, as its unique properties enable the study of various natural processes.
Building the future together
The Kuialnytskyi National Nature Park is one of Ukraine’s youngest nature conservation areas. Established by presidential decree on 1 January 2022, the park’s full-fledged administration began operating in September 2024.
The Kuialnyk Estuary, situated within the Kuialnytskyi National Nature Park, is a remarkable natural treasure in the southwestern Odesa region. It is of great significance, combining natural, cultural and health benefits.
The way we care for the estuary today will determine whether future generations will be able to enjoy its beauty and benefit from its healing properties. Therefore, we can all contribute to its preservation by acting consciously, taking responsibility for the environment, and supporting nature conservation initiatives. ‘Let’s heal Kuialnyk so that it can heal people’ and ‘Let’s build the future together’ — these slogans reflect our mission. After all, the Kuialnyk Estuary is not just part of nature; it is part of our history, culture and identity.
For many, Kuialnyk is not only a picturesque landscape, but also a place of health and wellbeing. Thanks to its healing mud, mineral-rich water and salt-laden rapeseed, the estuary has gained a reputation as one of Ukraine’s most unique resorts. Its healing properties are renowned far beyond the country’s borders, and it is often compared to the Dead Sea. People from all over the world come here to restore their health and recharge their batteries.
However, the estuary offers more than just physical health benefits. With its calm waters, expansive steppe landscapes and incredible sunsets, it offers a sense of harmony and tranquillity. It is a place where you can recharge your batteries, escape the hustle and bustle of the city and experience the magic of nature in all its glory. For many, Kuialnyk is not only a picturesque landscape, but also a source of health. Thanks to its healing mud, mineral water and salt-rich rapeseed, the estuary has gained a reputation as one of Ukraine’s most unique resorts. Its healing properties are renowned far beyond Ukraine’s borders, earning it comparisons with the Dead Sea.
People come from all over the world to the Kuialnyk Estuary to restore their health and recharge their batteries. As well as its unique healing properties, the Kuialnyk Estuary is of great ecological importance. It is home to rare species of plants and animals, some of which are threatened with extinction. The estuary’s ecosystem plays a vital role in maintaining the region’s natural balance, and its preservation is our collective responsibility.
Find out more about the park’s activities
We research
The park’s research department is a team of experts who study the nature of the Kuialnyk Estuary every day in order to preserve its unique wealth
We protect
Our shared mission is to preserve the Kuialnyk Estuary, a natural gem of Odessa and Ukraine, for present and future generations.
We educate
Kuialnytskyi National Park is a centre for environmental education. Learning about nature should be an exciting and memorable experience!
