Wonderful magical Carpathians: where to go for the May holidays
They say that only mountains can be better than mountains. And this is really true, because it is in the mountains that you feel that incredible freedom, peace, experience the best feelings and emotions. Therefore, if you want to leave somewhere from the stuffy city for the May holidays, and this year there will be as many as 5 weekends in a row, then you should definitely go to the Carpathians. After all, it is there that everything blooms in May, the meadows are covered with a sea of flowers, it is there that you can see amazing landscapes.
In our beautiful Ukrainian Carpathians, there are many places where you can have a great rest. Artsantaxi will be able to take you to any point quickly and comfortably. And to make it easier for you to navigate, now we will tell you about several wonderful places where you can have a great time with friends, family or relax yourself, enjoying peace and beauty.
Yaremche
Everyone has heard about this resort town. And this is not surprising, because it is located at a distance of only 80 kilometers from Ivano-Frankivsk, so it is very easy to get there. Yaremche has a developed infrastructure, there is everything you need for a comfortable stay: hotels and estates where you can rent a room, vats with medicinal herbs in which you can not only relax and unwind, but really rejuvenate your body and improve your health. There are also many shops, a large bazaar where not only souvenirs are sold, but also excellent homemade wine, which costs only 60 hryvnia per 1 liter. If we talk about sights, then it is in Yaremche that you can walk along the Dovbush trail. The entrance to the trail costs 30 hryvnia. It has a length of 4 km and constantly "wanders" between centuries-old trees, huge boulders. At the same time, the ascent itself is very simple, so you can safely walk on the trail even with small children. Also, from the trail, you can go to Mount Makovica, which offers beautiful views. And also, there are often flocks of sheep grazing.
The second outstanding place in Yaremche is the Proboy waterfall. The incredible power of water and its beauty fascinates and introduces you to a certain meditation. This deep waterfall is one of the most beautiful in the Carpathians. There is a bridge over it, from which you can take photographs of incredible beauty. And also, you can go down to the water, bask on the stones under the rays of the sun, listening to the sound of water that breaks through the rocks. By the way, the waterfall got its name precisely because it made its way through the rock.
It is at the waterfall that the bazaar is located, which we talked about earlier. Therefore, you can always buy wine and arrange a romantic evening right at the waterfall.
In addition, there is a small but interesting zoo in Yaremche, where animals live in large open-air enclosures. There are golden eagles, peacocks, deer, wild boars and other animals.
Mount Dora
And if you want to go where there are few tourists, where there is calmness, silence and comfort, then you can climb the Douro. The village of the same name is located in front of Yaremche (if you go from the direction of Ivano-Frankivsk). The distance between Yaremche and Dora is about 3 kilometers. To reach the mountain, you need to cross the railroad tracks, walk past the church and just move up to the picturesque forest, where many pines grow and there is an incredible aroma. By the way, the forest is quite small, so you can not be afraid of wolves and bears. And also, there is a wide road along which you can even call in a car. Although walking is very close. And behind the forest there are wonderful places where you can light a fire, even relax on a wooden bench while enjoying the breathtaking view.
Mikulichin
Mikulychin is another resort town, it is simply not as famous as Yaremche. There are fewer shops, no entertainment facilities. But this is not a minus, but a plus. Mikulychin is a very picturesque city. Many routes to the mountains start from there. Therefore, you can rent a room or a whole cottage, walk, breathe fresh air, pick berries. By the way, one of the routes is just to Mount Yagodnaya, which received this name for a reason. In the summer, you can find lingonberries, strawberries, blueberries, which are ecologically pure and incredibly tasty. And also, there is a brewery in Mikulychyn. Therefore, lovers of delicious and high-quality beer will definitely have something to try.
Synevyr
Lake Synevyr is a real pearl of Western Ukraine. There, it seems, the real world is connected with the mystical. If Mavks, Chugaystras and adorable exist, then they should definitely live somewhere near this amazing lake.
Synevyr is the largest and deepest mountain lake in Ukraine. Its picturesqueness amazes and fascinates. Blue waters and age-old spruce trees growing along the entire coastline - this is exactly the natural composition from which it takes your breath away. But on the lake you can not only enjoy the beauty. The infrastructure has developed quite well in recent years. Therefore, if you are hungry, you can go to the kolyba, enjoy bograch or other dishes. There are also horseback riding tours, there is an opportunity to swim on the lake on a real raft.
As for livingand you can either rent a room or a cottage in the village of Sinevirskaya Polyana, or set up your own camp right at the tourist center by the lake. But here it is important to remember that at night in the mountains the temperature drops sharply, and this happens even in summer. Therefore, in order to live in a tent, you must definitely take warm clothes and warm sleeping bags.
Synevyr is exactly that natural landmark that everyone should see. Unfortunately, not everyone goes to Synevyr to have a rest, because it is difficult to get there without your own car. But Artsantaxi Intercity is always ready to take travelers wherever they want. Therefore, if you dream of seeing Synevyr, order a car from us and you will definitely see it.
Tustan
The unique place where the rock fortress was once located is a protected area with amazing landscapes. That there is only the rock itself, on which the fortress was once located. Climbing it, you can see the land from a bird's eye view.
Tustan is located in the Lviv region, it is a museum, the development of the infrastructure of which is now very seriously engaged in by the director and activists.
And also, in the summer, in August, the historical reconstruction festival is held there every year. Reenactors from all over Ukraine come to Tustan and not only to reproduce the life and everyday life of medieval society. There you can meet Vikings, Russians, Scots, Europeans, see knightly fights on real swords, reconstructed according to archaeological finds, dance medieval dances. Therefore, you can safely go to Tustan not only on the May holidays, but also in the summer, to touch the history and learn a lot of interesting things. After all, reenactors are engaged precisely in the reproduction of clothing and everyday life in accordance with historical findings. And some of them are also involved in archaeological excavations.
On the territory of the reserve there is a tent city; there are also kiosks with hot dishes and drinks. You can also go for food in Urych - a village near which the reserve is located. The distance is very short, it is easy to overcome it in 20-30 minutes.
We hope this information will help you navigate which place in Western Ukraine to choose in order to have a great time and see incredibly beautiful landscapes.