Ukraine is the largest country in Europe but remains the least visited, probably due, in part, to the Chernobyl disaster and flagging post-Soviet economy, but like many countries in Eastern Europe Ukrainians have put the past behind them and are moving forward to a brighter future, especially in regards to ecotourism.
In a country that still boasts large stretches of relatively untamed natural areas,
ecotourism in Ukraine is growing fast. The value of this kind of tourism can never be underestimated as it not only provides the people of the country with much needed foreign currency, but it also helps to set up systems which protect the natural wildlife and help promote a more stable environment.
Visit Carpathian National Nature Park, home to the Hutsuls people, descendents of a nomadic tribe, explore the wetlands and wildlife of Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve or enjoy scuba diving and sailing in the Black Sea. Ukraine is certainly a country to keep an eye on.
There are still some beautiful and untouched places in Ukraine where time has stopped…
