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Odessa
Odessa is among those cities you should go even if you don't have much time to stay in Ukraine. You will not find that Odessa is overcrowded or stifling, but when you venture out at night, it appears as if the whole city is active and out on the town.
The catacombs of Odessa are a main attraction for tourists looking for a little history and culture. These underground wonders are the most expansive in the world, and hundreds of people hid here during the Nazi invasions. They are absolutely incredible, and demand a visit. As the cruise ship docks, you will instantly be reassured that you are in for a spectacular vacation. The region is subtly beautiful, and during the summertime the beaches are exploding with activity.
Of course, first of all you should go to the port. There you can enjoy the fascinating sight of the Black Sea. The beaches in Odessa are sandy and the piers going into the see are usually swarming with local fisherman (and fisherwomen!).
You can taste what they caught at one of the numerous kiosks that offer dried salted fish.
Don't forget to take a cruise on a boat from the port as well and on the way back to the city you will walk the famous Potemkin stairs. In the evening you can visit the Odessa Opera or at least see the opera theater building which is very beautiful. |
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