In Ukraine, a little south of Lviv, is the famous resort of Truskavets. With its curative hydrosulphuric and mineral waters, this city is famous since the 19th century. Every month about 12 000 people come here for rest and treatment. The healing waters of Truskavets are also famous abroad, about 3,000 guests are foreigners.

The city is in a very picturesque place, at the foot of the Carpathian Mountains. On all sides it is surrounded by forests and hills, it is an ecologically clean area. Because of such natural protection of the wind in Truskavets there is almost no. The climate here is quite warm, a lot of sun, and the winter is short, but snowy.

The city has 14 natural sources in its natural "treasury" .It actively produces Truskavets salt "Barbara", which is evaporated from the brine with a high content of minerals by a special method .Nearby, in four kilometers, there are deposits of ozocerite .This mineral, saturated with a hydrocarbon, is deposited upon evaporation of oil .It slightly smells of kerosene, the density varies from the structure of paraffin to the hardness of the stone .Ozokerite successfully restores the nervous system, it is used to rehabilitate people with musculoskeletal problems .One of the effective ways to use it is heat treatment .

The waters of Truskavets are often compared with the mineral waters of the Caucasus .But here there are special sources, which nowhere else in the world is ."Naftusya" - one of them is .Also known sources of "Yuzia", ​​"Maria", "Sofia", "Bronislava" .With their help, diseases of internal organs, including stomach and gastrointestinal tract, endocrine system are well cured, immunity is increased .Usually the numerous sanatoria of Truskavets practice a comprehensive approach .The use of mineral waters is combined with mud therapy, physiotherapy, heat therapy, aromatherapy, salt baths .After passing the course of treatment, cardiovascular work is first of all set in motion .

In this city there are very hospitable, hospitable people. The atmosphere in Truskavets is mild, affable. Here you can not only significantly improve your health, but also see many beautiful places. There are enough sights in the nearby cities - Lviv and Uzhgorod, where you can go on an excursion.

Rest in Truskavets is quite inexpensive, so you can go here with the whole family. In any case, memories will remain so pleasant that they will necessarily want to return.