What a heat outside! Might sound weird, but the throw blanket will come in handy here. Today we will tell you where it is most comfortable to sunbathe, swim, play beach volleyball or read a book on a deck chair in Kyiv.
The Blue Flag, an award created in France in 1985, will help us make beach recommendations objective. Since 1987 beaches and recreation zones near the water awarded with Blue Flag. All of this is managed by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE), which evaluates facilities around the world for suitability.
To get the Blue Flag, a beach must meet 32 criteria, which can be divided into groups: safe recreation conditions, compliance with water quality standards, eco-education activities.
The awarded beaches are clean and garbage is sorted, there is no traffic on the territory, there is a rescue base, a medical center, access to clean water and a good telephone connection. It is convenient for people with limited mobility.
The quality mark is issued for a season, so each beach must constantly meet the standards to receive the Blue Flag again and again.
In 2021 nine Kyiv beaches were awarded with Blue Flag! Check them out.
Unfortunately, from July 17, 2021, Kyiv beaches are closed for swimming. But all types of recreation on the shore are still available on them. Even if for you the beach is primarily water, with the help of our tips you can choose a convenient location for the future, when swimming will be allowed. In the meantime, follow the news.
Comfy and safe Kyiv beaches
(free entrance)
"Golden"
Hidropark metro station, under the Paton's bridge
A spacious (10 hectares) and uncrowded beach. There are no street shops or cafes here. An ideal place for those who do not like pole building. When you are tired of water and sand, you can do sports on horizontal bars. It is a safe place - there is a rescue tower. And from here there is an excellent view of the Motherland and the Lavra. From the minuses, there is no rental of sunbeds and a comfortable toilet.
"Troieschyna"
Troieschyna district, Desionka bay
A well-equipped place for a group or family vacation. There is clean water and sand, there are changing rooms, toilets, a beach shower and drinking fountains, a children's playground and a place to play volleyball. The medical center and rescue station are responsible for safety issues. The beach is located on the border of Kyiv, near the river Desionka —practically wild nature. It is convenient because there are common areas for bathing and places where you can rest separately. Rental services are not available, but the infrastructure is developing.
"Dytiachyi" (for kids)
25 Pryrichna Street
The best place for a beach holiday with children. All conditions are available: the sand is renewed for each season, there is a large playground for the restless, a smooth descent into the water and a moderate depth. Medical and rescue diving stations are working. The territory is only 2 hectares. There are no beach establishments, and you can buy food and drinks on the territory. Free sunbeds are available. There are few of them, but many things are rented: umbrellas, swimming rings, towels, sunbeds, balls. From the minuses: there are few shady places and if you are without children, then the entrance is paid.
"Veselka"
Mykils'ko-Slobids'ka Street
Recent reconstruction gave this beach a convenient toilet, including for people in wheelchairs, benches and canopies for rest, sorting containers for garbage. The paths are paved with tiles and there are paths made of wooden flooring. Liquor stalls have become a part of history. Showers, changing booths, toilets, drinking fountains are installed on the beach. There is a medical center, a sports area and a basketball court on the territory. And Veselka has its own observation deck!
"Molodizhnyi"
Hidropark metro station, Dolobets'kyi island
The beach, which was put in order not so long ago. Now there is clean sand, changing rooms and modern showers, and there are still few people. Shade is provided by sprawling trees that were preserved after the reconstruction. The new style of this place includes wooden structures, comfortable benches and cozy cafes. There are fountains with drinking water and an ice cream stand. It is convenient to play badminton and frisbee on the territory, and there is a bicycle rental nearby. The area of the beach is 7.35 hectares. There are free sunbeds and sunbeds with umbrellas for rent.
"Venice"
Hidropark metro station, Dolobets'kyi island
You can find tylish surroundings, comfortable changing rooms and showers, clean sand here. Toilets are also designed for people with limited mobility. The beach is large (9 hectares), but cozy. Cafes and a bar are nearby, from where you will be brought your order directly to your sunbed. From 5 rescue towers, they take care of vacationers and prevent trespassers from invading the beach by water. There is a place for both a quiet day and an active one — there are football and basketball courts, exercise machines and even a free disco. Sunbeds and umbrellas are available for rent at a nominal price.
"Galernyi"
Holosiievo district, Galernyi island
On the northern edge of Kyiv there is a quiet place by the water with a lot of shade. Despite the remoteness from civilization, the attributes of a comfortable beach are present here - cabanas, trash cans, a beach cafe (on a steamboat!). There is a rescue service. There is enough space for games - football, volleyball, badminton, etc. There are tables and gazebos, a gentle descent into the water. You can go for a walk or ride a bike. You can't rent anything, so take what you need with you.
"Pushcha-Vodytsia"
40 Fedora Maksymenko Street
There are enough places for picnics in Pushcha, but there is only one suitable place for swimming. The beach on the shore of the Horashchikha pond is a comfortable complex for a perfect day by the water. A convenient WC, showers, and changing rooms are at guests' disposal. There are plenty of sun loungers in the shade, and sunbeds can be rented. You can ride on a catamaran or a boat - rental is available. The nature around the pond is beautiful and it is worth going here at least for a walk. There are many gazebos for picnics in the forest. There is a cafe not far from the beach area.
"Chortoryi"
Northern bridge, "Druzhby Narodiv" Park
A wonderful beach in conditions close to wild nature. It occupies a small area of 5.14 hectares. There is clean sand and many trees, you can admire a beautiful view of Obolon. There are also comfort attributes: places for changing clothes, toilets (behind the beach), canopies, fountains with water, urns. Lifeguards and a first aid station are available. You can rent a sunbed or pouf, there is a playground for sports. For the most active, there is an extreme entertainment park near the beach, where, in addition to fun on the water, boats, kayaks, and catamarans can be rented. You can also rent bicycles. There is a sauna and a cafe on the beach itself.
In addition here are several more locations. without the Blue Flag, which are great places for rest near the water:
— Trukhaniv island offers its "YBK" for sunbathing, swimming, dancing and tasty food. There is a set of attributes of beach comfort here, and there is also a special atmosphere. And if you need even more atmosphere, nearby is the stylish place "Cuba Camp" with the colors, drive and flavor of Cuba. Beach, restaurant and bar, dance floor, children's area, wakesurfing — all this is here.
— And, finally, Kyiv sea with its wonderful locations. Vacationers especially highlight the beaches "Tyuleni" (Vyshhorod embankment), Mezhyhirya and the public beach (both in Novy Petrivtsy), the beach in Stary Petrivtsy.
Blankets which are not afraid
of sun, water and sand
Finally, we would like to remind you that Woolkrafts blankets also love beach vacations and are great for comfortable sunbathing. High-quality materials allow them to be washed many times and not lose their shape. And if the evening near the water brings coolness, you can wrap yourself in a cozy blanket. And here you can find you next favorite blanket.
Beach vacation
without leaving the capital
Beach vacation
without leaving the capital
What a heat outside! Might sound weird, but the throw blanket will come in handy here. Today we will tell you where it is most comfortable to sunbathe, swim, play beach volleyball or read a book on a deck chair in Kyiv.
The Blue Flag, an award created in France in 1985, will help us make beach recommendations objective. Since 1987 beaches and recreation zones near the water awarded with Blue Flag. All of this is managed by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE), which evaluates facilities around the world for suitability.
To get the Blue Flag, a beach must meet 32 criteria, which can be divided into groups: safe recreation conditions, compliance with water quality standards, eco-education activities.
The awarded beaches are clean and garbage is sorted, there is no traffic on the territory, there is a rescue base, a medical center, access to clean water and a good telephone connection. It is convenient for people with limited mobility.
The quality mark is issued for a season, so each beach must constantly meet the standards to receive the Blue Flag again and again.
In 2021 nine Kyiv beaches were awarded with Blue Flag! Check them out.
Unfortunately, from July 17, 2021, Kyiv beaches are closed for swimming. But all types of recreation on the shore are still available on them. Even if for you the beach is primarily water, with the help of our tips you can choose a convenient location for the future, when swimming will be allowed. In the meantime, follow the news.
Comfy and safe Kyiv beaches
(free entrance)
"Golden"
Hidropark metro station, under the Paton's bridge
A spacious (10 hectares) and uncrowded beach. There are no street shops or cafes here. An ideal place for those who do not like pole building. When you are tired of water and sand, you can do sports on horizontal bars. It is a safe place - there is a rescue tower. And from here there is an excellent view of the Motherland and the Lavra. From the minuses, there is no rental of sunbeds and a comfortable toilet.
"Troieschyna"
Troieschyna district, Desionka bay
A well-equipped place for a group or family vacation. There is clean water and sand, there are changing rooms, toilets, a beach shower and drinking fountains, a children's playground and a place to play volleyball. The medical center and rescue station are responsible for safety issues. The beach is located on the border of Kyiv, near the river Desionka —practically wild nature. It is convenient because there are common areas for bathing and places where you can rest separately. Rental services are not available, but the infrastructure is developing.
"Dytiachyi" (for kids)
25 Pryrichna Street
The best place for a beach holiday with children. All conditions are available: the sand is renewed for each season, there is a large playground for the restless, a smooth descent into the water and a moderate depth. Medical and rescue diving stations are working. The territory is only 2 hectares. There are no beach establishments, and you can buy food and drinks on the territory. Free sunbeds are available. There are few of them, but many things are rented: umbrellas, swimming rings, towels, sunbeds, balls. From the minuses: there are few shady places and if you are without children, then the entrance is paid.
"Veselka"
Mykils'ko-Slobids'ka Street
Recent reconstruction gave this beach a convenient toilet, including for people in wheelchairs, benches and canopies for rest, sorting containers for garbage. The paths are paved with tiles and there are paths made of wooden flooring. Liquor stalls have become a part of history. Showers, changing booths, toilets, drinking fountains are installed on the beach. There is a medical center, a sports area and a basketball court on the territory. And Veselka has its own observation deck!
"Molodizhnyi"
Hidropark metro station, Dolobets'kyi island
The beach, which was put in order not so long ago. Now there is clean sand, changing rooms and modern showers, and there are still few people. Shade is provided by sprawling trees that were preserved after the reconstruction. The new style of this place includes wooden structures, comfortable benches and cozy cafes. There are fountains with drinking water and an ice cream stand. It is convenient to play badminton and frisbee on the territory, and there is a bicycle rental nearby. The area of the beach is 7.35 hectares. There are free sunbeds and sunbeds with umbrellas for rent.
"Venice"
Hidropark metro station, Dolobets'kyi island
You can find tylish surroundings, comfortable changing rooms and showers, clean sand here. Toilets are also designed for people with limited mobility. The beach is large (9 hectares), but cozy. Cafes and a bar are nearby, from where you will be brought your order directly to your sunbed. From 5 rescue towers, they take care of vacationers and prevent trespassers from invading the beach by water. There is a place for both a quiet day and an active one — there are football and basketball courts, exercise machines and even a free disco. Sunbeds and umbrellas are available for rent at a nominal price.
"Galernyi"
Holosiievo district, Galernyi island
On the northern edge of Kyiv there is a quiet place by the water with a lot of shade. Despite the remoteness from civilization, the attributes of a comfortable beach are present here - cabanas, trash cans, a beach cafe (on a steamboat!). There is a rescue service. There is enough space for games - football, volleyball, badminton, etc. There are tables and gazebos, a gentle descent into the water. You can go for a walk or ride a bike. You can't rent anything, so take what you need with you.
"Pushcha-Vodytsia"
40 Fedora Maksymenko Street
There are enough places for picnics in Pushcha, but there is only one suitable place for swimming. The beach on the shore of the Horashchikha pond is a comfortable complex for a perfect day by the water. A convenient WC, showers, and changing rooms are at guests' disposal. There are plenty of sun loungers in the shade, and sunbeds can be rented. You can ride on a catamaran or a boat - rental is available. The nature around the pond is beautiful and it is worth going here at least for a walk. There are many gazebos for picnics in the forest. There is a cafe not far from the beach area.
"Chortoryi"
Northern bridge, "Druzhby Narodiv" Park
A wonderful beach in conditions close to wild nature. It occupies a small area of 5.14 hectares. There is clean sand and many trees, you can admire a beautiful view of Obolon. There are also comfort attributes: places for changing clothes, toilets (behind the beach), canopies, fountains with water, urns. Lifeguards and a first aid station are available. You can rent a sunbed or pouf, there is a playground for sports. For the most active, there is an extreme entertainment park near the beach, where, in addition to fun on the water, boats, kayaks, and catamarans can be rented. You can also rent bicycles. There is a sauna and a cafe on the beach itself.
In addition here are several more locations. without the Blue Flag, which are great places for rest near the water:
— Trukhaniv island offers its "YBK" for sunbathing, swimming, dancing and tasty food. There is a set of attributes of beach comfort here, and there is also a special atmosphere. And if you need even more atmosphere, nearby is the stylish place "Cuba Camp" with the colors, drive and flavor of Cuba. Beach, restaurant and bar, dance floor, children's area, wakesurfing — all this is here.
— And, finally, Kyiv sea with its wonderful locations. Vacationers especially highlight the beaches "Tyuleni" (Vyshhorod embankment), Mezhyhirya and the public beach (both in Novy Petrivtsy), the beach in Stary Petrivtsy.
Blankets which are not afraid
of sun, water and sand
Finally, we would like to remind you that Woolkrafts blankets also love beach vacations and are great for comfortable sunbathing. High-quality materials allow them to be washed many times and not lose their shape. And if the evening near the water brings coolness, you can wrap yourself in a cozy blanket. And here you can find you next favorite blanket.