Kuialnytskyi National Nature Park It's interesting any time of year.
Here, you can plan a full-day outing or relax on the shore of the estuary with the whole family. Spending time outdoors surrounded by picturesque landscapes improves your mental and emotional well-being and helps foster a responsible attitude toward nature.
Spring in Kuialnytskyi Park
Spring in the park is colorful and ever-changing. For photography enthusiasts, this is a great time to take pictures of plants and insects, or to hold a photo shoot on the shore of the estuary.
Summer on the estuary
In the summer, you can come here to swim and sunbathe, as well as go birdwatching. During the warmer months, the estuary takes on a pink hue, and the areas that dry up are covered with a layer of salt. The best way to take in these magical views is on hiking and biking trips.
Autumn in the Park
In the fall, the steppe slopes of the Kuialnytskyi National Nature Park are painted in bright shades of yellow and red.
Winter at the Kuialnytskyi National Nature Park
In winter, when there’s snow on the ground, you can find yourself in a real winter wonderland and spot the tracks of the park’s various inhabitants.
Historical and Cultural value
The first settlements in the Kuialnyk Estuary area date back to the beginning of the 1st millennium BCE. After the estuary became separated from the sea, the salinity of the water began to rise. As a result, during the Middle Ages, the estuary was a major salt production site, the remains of which can still be seen near the city of Odessa and the village of Korsuntsi. In 1833, a famous mud resort was founded, now known as the Pirogov Clinical Sanatorium (Kuyalnik Resort). During your trip, we recommend exploring the historic buildings of the sanatorium, which, unfortunately, are currently in a state of disrepair and in need of renovation. In addition, while traveling through the Kuialnytskyi National Nature Park, you can visit the local history museum in the village of Illinka, see the oldest pear tree in Ukraine near the village of Adamivka (which has the status of a botanical natural monument of local significance), and the Church of St. John the Theologian in the village of Severynivka (an architectural monument of local significance).
Explore Kuialnytskyi National Nature Park
Enjoy the stunning natural scenery and unique waters