Tourist trails and nature trails
The hiking trails and nature trails of the Kuialnytskyi National Nature Park are designed to highlight interesting natural and historical sites. Information boards are installed along these trails to familiarize visitors with the unique features of the park, its biodiversity, and the historical and cultural treasures of the surrounding area.
The route around the Kuialnyk Estuary is popular among cyclists. Such cycling tours provide visitors with a comprehensive introduction to the park’s natural ecosystems and offer a chance to relax from daily worries.
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Kuialnyk Estuary
The views of the estuary and the steppe slopes are beautiful in any season. Picturesque panoramas can be seen from the slopes near the villages of Krasnosilka, Mizhlymanske, and Illinka.
Pirogov Clinical Sanatorium (Kuialnyk Resort)
One of the oldest mud resorts in Ukraine, located 13 km from the center of Odesa at the foot of Zhevakhova Mountain on the right bank of the Kuialnyk Estuary. The first wooden estuary hospital was built in 1833. Doctor Erast Andriyevsky is considered the founder of the resort. The resort’s rapid development took place in the 1870s and 1880s. During that time, many private cottages and guesthouses were built. In 1873, Odessa’s railway station was connected to the resort by a separate railway line. In the 1970s and 1980s, the resort underwent significant reconstruction and modernization. The historic buildings that have survived to this day are in need of renovation.
Within the territory of the Kuialnytskyi National Nature Park, there are plans to create an ecological walking trail alongside the Pirogov Clinical Sanatorium. It will cover open steppe areas, various water bodies, and sparse forests of wild olive trees. Many birds can be seen here year-round. The upper terrace offers a view of the southern part of the Kuialnyk Estuary and the Peresyp district of Odessa.
Saltworks near the village of Korsuntsi
For many years, salt production was the main livelihood for many local residents living along the shores of the Kuialnyk Estuary. The first mention of salt production appears in a treaty between the Polish King Sigismund II Augustus and the Crimean Khan Sagib-Girey in 1540. Closely linked to this activity was a cultural phenomenon of the time—chumak culture. The chumaks, salt carriers, were an integral part of Ukrainian life. The salt industry existed here until 1931, when salt began to be extracted using mining methods. Today, only the remnants of the infrastructure serve as a reminder of industrial salt extraction on the Kuialnyk Estuary.
The Local History Museum in the village of Illinka
The museum opened in 2012 and houses hundreds of exhibits. In addition to local archaeologists, residents of the village of Illinka contribute to the museum’s collection. The exhibits are displayed in two exhibition halls. Here, visitors can learn about the history of this region and the distinctive features of daily life.
The oldest pear tree in Ukraine is located near the village of Adamivka
This tree is about 15 meters tall and over 300 years old. It is located in one of the yards in the village of Adamivka. By a decision of the Odesa Regional Council, this tree has been granted the status of a botanical natural monument of local significance.
St. John the Theologian Church in the village of Severynivka
An Orthodox church whose construction began in 1800 on land owned by Count Severin Potocki. Built in the classical style, it is a local architectural landmark.
More than just a route: incredible places waiting for you
Of course, this isn’t a complete list of interesting places, and you’ll be able to see much more when you visit the Kuialnytskyi National Nature Park.