Enigmatic Kuyalnik
Let's fill our lungs with salt, and our souls with tranquility
Description
Let's plunge into ancient history
Kuyalnitsky estuary is an amazing natural phenomenon. Initially, in its place was the mouth of the river, then - the Black Sea bay, and a little later, thanks to a coincidence, the bay turned into an estuary. During the excavations, Scythian burial mounds and a Greek settlement were discovered here, this area was controlled by the Mongol-Tatars for a long time, there was one of the piers of the trade route of Kievan Rus to the shores of Bulgaria and Greece. There were even carps and pikes in the lake, and with an increase in salinity, the estuary was the largest place for salt extraction. On the excursion, we will look for echoes of antiquity, find out why the largest medieval battle in the world took place here, as well as who and why placed the gates to Hell on the top of Zhevakhova Mountain.
And pre-revolutionary times
The water gradually evaporated, and a dense salt solution and a layer of silt mud, enriched with minerals and bioactive substances, made Kuyalnik an ideal place for opening a balneo-mud resort. The first mud procedures, brine and sand baths and even treatment with electricity were carried out here from the middle of the XIX century, and already in 1894, the largest mechanized mud baths in the Russian Empire at that time was built on the territory of Kuyalnik. 10 sanatoriums, 8 pavilions, 96 bath cabins and the ability to receive 2500 patients at a time. Strengthening the immune system, treating diseases of the musculoskeletal system, nervous system, blood vessels and skin ... Thanks to the efforts of specialists, the Kuyalnitsky estuary has become a resort of national importance. Catherine the Second, Nicholas II, Roman Shukhevych, Nikolai Novoselsky, Ivan Bunin, Grina Kotovsky ... as part of the tour, we will definitely listen to legends and real stories about famous guests of the hospital, drink healing water and visit the old St. Panteleimon Church.
We`ll extend knowledge of biology
How is self-precipitating salt formed? Why is Kuyalnik mud so unique? Why is the water in the estuary can be red? Is Kuyalnik an anomaly, a natural process or an ecological disaster?
And the most soulful part ...
of course a picnic! We will sit comfortably on the picturesque slopes - hot grilled dishes and cold snacks, the sunset reflected on the surface of the estuary, new friends and mystical stories... You will definitely like it!
Excursion program
3 reasons to come with us
Convenient time
We agree on the day and time of the excursion with all participants in advance. So it will be comfortable for everyone!
Small groups
We recruit groups of no more than 10 people - no one will be left without attention and it is easy to keep a safe distance!
Ideal organization
We will make sure that you are comfortable, interested, tasty and fun. Your main task while traveling with us is to have a rest!
Your safety is our priority
Tour cost and conditions
Are included:
- Transport and excursion services on the route;
- Picnic;
- Medical insurance.