Active leisure time in Odessa
Odessa’s coastal location provides for many opportunities to enjoy sport and fitness. One of the most popular places for the active is the “Trassa Zdorov’ya” (Fitness Track). This is an almost 7km route through green space from Shevchenko Park to the Arcadia district. It runs alongside wide sandy beaches and is used for walking, running or cycling.
Along its entire length you can step off the track to swim in the sea or simply relax on the beach. From around the end of May to the end of September the temperature of the water by the bank lies in the region of 20-24 degrees Celsius. Even in seasons when the weather isn’t conducive to swimming in the sea, it’s always possible to take in some healthy sea air here!
Cycling is really popular in Odessa. At most seaside hotels there is either a bicycle hire centre or at the very least somewhere to lock up your bike. See this clip about a cycle event for enthusiasts in Odessa.