Hotels in Zatoka Prepare for Season Despite Odesa Beaches Ban

Information about the opening of hotels and recreational areas in Zatoka and Karolino-Buhaz in Odesa region is being spread online. At the same time, according to the current order of the Odesa Regional State Administration and the Odesa Regional State Administration, the ban on visiting beaches in these areas remains in effect.

As reported by the Karolino-Buhazka village council, the decision was made due to the high level of threat to human life and health caused by the armed aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine.

The restrictions are in effect until the end or lifting of martial law and are aimed at protecting people's lives, as the beach area remains potentially dangerous.

Only the military and persons performing special missions have access to the coastal zone.

Owners of hotels, restaurants, recreational centers, and other entrepreneurs are required to comply with these requirements, regularly check their areas for explosives, and immediately report them to the rescue service or police.

Earlier, the media reported that hotels and recreational centers in Zatoka, which is periodically shelled by Russian troops, have already begun preparing for the tourist season. In particular, a number of establishments have started booking rooms and are actively looking for staff.

Dozens of vacancies have been posted on job search sites, including Work.ua, Robota.ua, and in classifieds in Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi, inviting administrators, maids, cleaners, cooks, waiters, gardeners, and other service personnel. Salaries start at 15 thousand hryvnias per month.

Earlier, the head of the Odesa Regional State Administration of Environmental Protection, Oleh Kiper, said that the opening of beaches in Zatoka was unrealistic due to the security situation. According to him, since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, this particular section of the coast has been considered potentially dangerous due to the possibility of an enemy landing. Therefore, the final decision on access to the beaches is still in question.

Meanwhile, preparations for the opening of the beach season in 2025 are underway in Odesa region. This year, the authorities plan to open 48 beaches for vacationers. Last year, the beach season in Odesa region opened on June 8. There were 20 locations available for swimming, which were previously checked to ensure they met safety standards.

In 2023, the holiday season in Odesa region opened only in August. The situation in the region was extremely tense, in particular, due to the Russian terrorist attack on the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant.

Ірина Глухова