In Odesa, at least 30 beach zones are planned to be opened by the summer season of 2026. The final number will depend on the security checks conducted by special commissions. This was reported by the head of the Odesa Regional Administration Oleg Kiper.
Beaches in Odesa 2026: how many zones are being prepared for opening
According to Kiper, this year the number of open beaches is expected to be no less than in the previous season.
«If in 2023 we opened 6 beaches, then already in 2025 there were more than 30. This year we expect at least the same», — he noted.
A joint order with the military has already been signed to prepare access to the coastline. Commissions have also been created to check the areas before opening.
Opening beaches in Odesa: what are the security requirements
In 2026, the security rules remain strict. Odesa beaches will only open with the necessary infrastructure in place.
Mandatory conditions:
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rescue posts and observation towers
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rescue boats
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alarm systems
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shelters nearby
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clear marking of swimming zones.
Access to the beach will not be allowed without meeting these requirements.
Restrictions on the beaches: what will change for vacationers
Even in the open areas, restrictions will apply. In particular, there will be a regulated time of stay and a ban on the use of most watercraft.
Part of the coastline may also be closed due to potential danger. Control over compliance with the rules will be carried out by the relevant services.
In 2025, 32 safe swimming zones were opened in Odesa region, 30 of which were located in Odesa. This season is expected to maintain this level of accessibility, but final decisions will depend on the security situation.
Opening beaches during wartime remains a compromise between the need for recreation and risks. For residents and tourists, this means the possibility of resting by the sea, but with clear rules and restrictions.
It is worth reminding that today strikes on Odesa's civil infrastructure have been recorded. Russian troops have struck residential areas, leading to significant damage. In the Primorsky district of Odesa, residential buildings, a hotel, and facilities in the city center were affected.