Alushta – An Ideal Holiday Getaway
Located on the Black Sea between Sudak and Gurzuf on the south coast of the Crimea peninsula, the popular resort town of Alushta is set against a scenic backdrop of rugged mountains that rise up to a height of around 5,000 feet. This is the destination of choice for thousands of holiday-makers from throughout Ukraine as well as from its neighboring countries, particularly Russia. The area is noted for its distinctive rocky terrain, which supports a surprising amount of lush vegetation.
Travel - Editor - 17 September 2008
Explore the Historical Mysteries of Chufut–Kale
Chufut-Kale is located in the western region of Ukraine, in Crimea, near the town of Bahchisaray and is not only a historical attraction in Ukraine but also has a significant Jewish heritage. Dating as far back as the tenth century, Chufut-Kale and its few remaining buildings have survived as a monument to the past, a reminder of forgotten communities and is one of the most visited attractions in Crimea.
Travel - Editor - 10 September 2008
Yalta’s Exquisite Massandra Winery
Located outside the town of Massandra near Yalta in Crimea, Ukraine’s oldest winery has been producing superb wines for over 100 years. The subtropical climates of the region together with the protective shield formed by the surrounding mountains create perfect conditions for grape cultivation. Add to this the expertise of Massandra Winery’s wine-makers and the ingeniously crafted cellars in which the wines mature, and it becomes clear why the fortified and dessert wines produced at this historic winery have earned international acclaim.
Travel - Editor - 03 September 2008
Black Sea Cruise 2008
In an effort to promote sea transportation and cruise tourism in the Black Sea, Ukraine will be hosting “Black Sea Cruise 2008”. This is the first time that a conference of this sort has been held and organizers are going to great lengths to ensure that it will be a success. The conference is a joint project supported by Odessa Commercial Sea Port, the Center for Information and Analytics ‘Black Sea Trans’, the International Black and Azov Seas Port Association (BASPA) and ‘Ports of Ukraine’ Publishing House.
