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- Crimea
Crimea
Located in the south of the country, the Crimean Peninsula
contains the most popular holiday resorts in the Ukraine. The
peninsula is flanked by the Black Sea and the Azov Sea, and is the
traditional holiday destination of Russian royalty. Though a small
connection with the Ukrainian mainland in the western end makes it
officially a landbridge, the region is sometimes referred to as a
'microcontinent' because of the diverse array of landscapes and
ecosystems it contains.
The coastal beach cities are packed in the summer months with
tourists from Russia and other Eastern European countries, and is
largely overlooked by Western tourists, meaning that there are real
bargains to be had in accommodation and entertainment. Yalta is the
most popular resort in the Ukraine, containing the former palace of
the Russian Czars and other fascinating monuments; and Koktebel has
good beaches and a carnival-like atmosphere.
Inland, the coastal mountains of the Crimea are made up of
rugged and untamed landscapes with a number of secluded caves and
lakes to explore, containing rewarding hikes for adventurous
travellers who don't mind roughing it. The plains region has pretty
farms and landscapes that are enjoyable to pass through by
train.
A holiday in the Crimea is an undiscovered pleasure for most of
the western world, but as the Ukraine increasingly interacts with
the rest of Europe, more tourists will discover its charms.
Information & Facts
Language
Ukrainian is the official language, but Russian is also
widely spoken.
Money
The official currency is the Hryvnia (UAH), which is divided
into 100 kopecks. Banks are usually open Monday to Friday until
3pm, and readily exchange Hryvnia for hard currency (banknotes
only). US dollars and Euros are exchanged easily at banks and
currency offices, and while other currencies can also be exchanged,
they are not as widely accepted. ATMs are widely available in all
major cities. Travellers cheques are not widely accepted and
attract high commission rates and lengthy paperwork. Major
restaurants, shops and hotels accept Visa, MasterCard and EuroCard;
however credit cards are not widely accepted, particularly in
remote areas and smaller establishments. Outside the main cities it
is advisable to carry a supply of local currency.
Time
Local time in Ukraine is GMT +2 (GMT +3 between March and
October).