fans of winter sports and, in particular, mountain skis, quite often choose for themselves foreign resorts as the place for spending vacation. It is unconditional, difficult to challenge the dignity of the Swiss, Italian or French Alps, however not less comfortable and beautifull place is available much closer! For its visit it is not required to make out the Schengen visa, and it is possible to acquire the train ticket or to take the wheel of the car. It is about the Carpathian town of Bukovel that lies in the Ivano-Frankivsk region of Ukraine, near Polyanits's mudflow.
Initially Bukovel thought as exclusively ski resort and was called after the mountain of the same name. In practice, its territory was stretched on several mountains, and today, besides actually Mount Bukovel, it covers also mountains Babin Pogar, Black Is cool, Dovga and Bulchonikh. Not only the resort is interesting to skiers – any adherent of a healthy lifestyle can remarkably spend time here.
Construction of a complex began in the 2001st year. Experts from Canada and Austria worked on arrangement of routes and elevators. Already for a season of the 2004th year Bukovel accomodated in himself hundred eighty thousand guests. However behind time the complex expanded the profile, and became well-known not only as the place for occupation mountain skiing, but also as the improving center. In the territory of Bukovel there is a number of mineral sources – so, the directorate provided as well health center where everyone will be able to adopt balneological procedures. Such place as Bukovel, is really unique!
Hardly someone will be left indifferent by the surrounding nature. Carpathians Mountains, woods, lakes, sources. Even if you are not fond of winter sports and did not think of treatment by mineral water, here it is possible to have a rest simply perfectly together with family or in the company of friends. Every year infrastructure extends – for visitors the parkings, hotel rooms, separate cottages constructed of logs are provided. The cafe, restaurants and shops in the territory of a complex will give the chance to everyone to feel comfortably and comfortably. In practice, here it is not worse, than in the well-known Courchevel, there is only all this much closer.
The price policy is rather democratic. It is good to have a rest in Bukovel it is possible practically at any budget. Certainly, there are elite numbers of a VIP-class which cost expensive and show existence of all possible conveniences, but there are in the territory of the center also inexpensive cozy places for accommodation. Does not matter what budget you put on spending vacation – Bukovel will hospitably welcome each guest, having surrounded it with the maximum attention from personnel, convenience of the equipment for occupations mountain skiing, excellent and modern equipment which can be hired. At numerous restaurants in the territory of a complex it is possible to have dinner or supper, get with taste souvenirs in local shops, to make unforgettable walk on slopes of Carpathians Mountains.
LifeGid recommends to see also in the Carpathians of Mount Bliznitsu, the Priest Ivan and Petros.
Speaking about ski slopes, it is necessary to answer their great equipping meeting all international standards of skiing. Descents depend on weather conditions a little – they are equipped with snegometny guns, and the period of their action lasts from November to May. However, the climate of this area of the Carpathians already as well as possible promotes occupations mountain skiing. Routes are divided into categories, some of them are lit in evening and night time of day, and the total length of all descents is sixty kilometers today.
Bukovel – rather young resort in comparison with many foreign analogs. Nevertheless, it got popularity not only at residents of Ukraine, but also among Russians, Belarusians, representatives of other states. Here it is possible to observe guests from Europe, from other regions as the complex is really capable to compete with any other similar place, and the cost of living and services can be notable below here, than in foreign resorts. Certainly, not only the price policy attracts visitors in Bukovel, but mainly, excellent conditions for rest and for sports activities.
Regularly in the territory of a complex there take place actions of the most various orientation. The festivals, meetings interesting to a show – it is possible to look at all this in Bukovel. And, though mainly Bukovel – the winter resort, is here, than to be engaged and in the summer, and in June, July, August there come hardly less guests here, than in January-February. People come here not only to have fun and a rest, play sports and to enjoy the nature, but also for the purpose of treatment, and for prevention of various diseases.
In Bukovel hold many sports competitions – for example, a mountain marathon The Carpathian travel. Occur here and the bike show, leaving an indelible impression a roar of motors and chrome of motorcycle details, there take place dancing, musical actions, concerts of the famous variety performers. Besides, the beer festival where each fan will be able to try the different grades of this drink characteristic of Ukraine is held here and not only. Folklore actions are also frequent for Bukovel – for example, a festival of the Ukrainian wedding.
From time to time the administration organizes actions and pleasant surprises for vacationers. For example, since recent time the entrance to local gym was made free for each guest - also, as well as bathings in the Bukovelsky lake. For those who arrived with children there are playgrounds, animators work, there are colourful representations which will be pleasant to any child.
Really, Bukovel is in own way the unique vacation spot. For himself each guest will be able to find occupation here, and hardly someone should miss. Options as to spend time with taste here great variety is presented, and the trip to Bukovel will be a great option for a holiday as an alternative to the abroad.