Ukrainian Carpathians are located on the territory of four regions of Ukraine: Lviv, Zakarpattia, Ivano-Frankivsk and Chernivtsi. The region is also conditionally divided into two parts - the Carpathian region and Transcarpathia. The local mountain peaks are covered with snow for about 5 months a year, and there are places for skiing in almost any region of the Carpathians.

The largest ski resorts of Ukraine: Dragobrat, Slavske, Bukovel.

Climate

From the ecological point of view, the Carpathians are a powerful climate-forming factor, a source of fresh water and clean air for the region. The climate of the region is moderately continental, in the lowlands winter is short and mild, summers are warm with an average temperature of +19 .. + 21 ° C. In the mountains, winter is cold and snowy, summer is short and cool. Snow in the mountains lies from mid-December to early March, and in some places - even from November to May.

Views of Mount Trostyan, Slavske, Ukraine Ukrainian Carpathians
Cottages in Slavske village, Carpathians, Ukraine Ukrainian Carpathians
Snowboarders on the slopes of Dragobrat, Carpathians, Ukraine Ukrainian Carpathians

The nature of the Ukrainian Carpathians

Flora and fauna of the Carpathians is rich and diverse, many plants are found only in this region, and some animals belong to the list of rare species .A large number of mountain rivers and lakes are full of fish, in particular, trout .As you know, this fish is found only in pure water, and its ubiquitous distribution in the Carpathian Mountains testifies to the cleanliness of local water bodies .The most famous of the lakes is Sinevir, it is recognized as the cleanest in the region .Large rivers are suitable for timber trade .The mountains themselves are flat, full of vast plateaus, there are no rocks here, so the terrain features smooth lines and is very picturesque. .The

Treatment and sources

Carpathians are of interest as a region rich in mineral waters of all types .A huge number of natural sources, totaling more than 800, made the region attractive from the point of view of not only rest, but also health improvement .Virtually every area can boast of its own numerous sources of a particular water .Some of its species are known throughout the world: Naftusya, Morshinskaya, Truskavetska, Rapa, Polyana-Kvasova .The well-known resort of Truskavets, the treatment on which is built using Naftusya water, specializes in the treatment of diseases of the digestive system and kidneys, diabetes .Svalyava district has water sources such as Borjomi and Vichy .The composition of these waters is indicated in the treatment of metabolic diseases, gastrointestinal tract, tuberculosis .Staying in the fresh air, which is literally saturated with phytoncides of local coniferous plants, in combination with hydrotherapy gives an amazing long-lasting effect in the treatment of diseases of the upper respiratory tract .Some ancient sources touch the touching legends, some of them are revered by the local population as holy sources .The

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Ski resorts

Carpathians and lovers of mountain skiing are well known .Bukovel, Drahobat, Slavske - the main ski resorts in the region .Here the snow keeps for a long time, thanks to a mild winter (in the coldest month of January, temperatures rarely drop below -6 degrees), you can skate from the end of December to the end of March .These resorts are becoming more popular, they are dynamically developing and last years offer a level of service and infrastructure comparable to European ones .A lot of ski lifts, schools for beginners in alpine skiing, well-groomed tracks, among which many are illuminated in the evening, rental shops are waiting for athletes .The

You can relax and unwind in the numerous places of entertainment, which offer a varied menu and entertainment programs. With the end of the ski season, interest in rest in the Carpathian Mountains does not cease: numerous routes for horse, pedestrian and bicycle tourism are interesting for fans of active recreation of all ages.

Map of the Ukrainian Carpathians

Entertainment, excursions and attractions

In the Carpathians, a lot of interesting cities and villages, castles, natural attractions, so there is every opportunity to implement an extensive excursion program .In the mountain villages there is an original way of life, and a journey through the Carpathians will clearly show: the higher in the mountains people live, the less fuss in their life .However, civilization is also less .Extremely interesting with their distinctive architecture and rich history of the city, which are in the Carpathians .First of all - it's Lviv .One of the largest cities in Ukraine and the most beautiful cities .The central part of the city was included in the list of the world cultural heritage of UNESCO in 1998 .The city was founded in 1256, it was incredibly lucky: it was almost not destroyed during the two world wars, so it retained more than 2000 monuments of history and architecture .The

Some Lviv cafes were opened before the First World War and preserved to this day a magical aura of the beginning of the last century. The

Popular among tourists is Ivano-Frankivsk, one of the largest cities in Ukraine. It is traditionally considered to be a city mostly European, rather than Ukrainian, it can be traced both in architecture and in the way of life. Numerous historical sights of the city speak eloquently about the former Polish rule. Mukacheve, Uzhhorod, Ternopil, Truskavets are unusually cozy and attractive, and their sights can quite compete with what can be seen in the recognized European tourist centers.

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