Kosyno

In response to the question “where is Kosyno located” should you first specify which one exactly?

There are two Kosynos in Transcarpathia. One of them is the village of Kosyno and it is near Mukachevo, about 13 km away. And the second is the resort “Kosyno” of Berehove district with thermal waters, 16 km from the city of Berehove, near the Hungarian border.

Around the resort “Kosyno” you can find many housing options for every taste and budget. For example, nearby villages are Zapson and Koson, where housing is offered in a very large assortment, and there are also large shops.

Kosyno is a very popular resort both in Ukraine and abroad. They offer good quality services throughout the complex, including in their own hotel and Hungarian restaurant. On the territory there are many different pools, several types of saunas and baths, and a large water park has recently appeared.

Below we will consider the types of services and recreation, as well as prices in Kosyno.

Kosyno thermal waters are a royal vacation

Among the interesting places of Transcarpathia, which are first of all mentioned by tourists, one of the main visiting cards is the thermal waters of the Berehiv Oblast. This region is extremely rich in these healthful resources. Geologists have proven that almost under the entire surface of Berehiv district at a depth of 880 meters there is a real underground thermal sea, which breaks through to the surface of the earth with springs with a water temperature of up to 80 degrees Celsius. Almost all of the 1,000 springs found on the territory of Beregivu Oblast are flint thermal springs. More than 50 wells operate here and four large sources of thermal waters have been developed: Berehivske, Kosonske, Ivanovske and Borzhavske. The most famous of them is Kosonske.

The composition of the water in the “Kosyno Thermal Waters” health and recreation complex is unique not only in Ukraine, but also in Europe. According to its composition, it belongs to high-thermal chloride-sodium waters of medium mineralization (an analogue is the water of Hajduszoboszló, Hungary). Healing water rises from one of the three currently operating wells in Transcarpathia, called 16 t. The depth of the well is 1190 meters underground. Water reaches the surface with a temperature of about 55°C, cools to 41°C and is fed into the pools.

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This place created a tourist boom in just a few months after its opening. Kosyno Thermal Waters pools are a complex of pools with thermal water of different temperatures. Their water is unique in composition and chemical properties. But, the landscape around the pools looks especially spectacular, because they are located in the middle of an oak grove, and it gives the impression that you are in a dormant forest. All pools are surrounded by comfortable paths, sunbeds, swings, equipped with numerous fountains, underwater geysers and handrails. Pools are adapted for people with disabilities. The complex also includes:

• “Royal Hall” (there is a pump room with mineral water, the hall is decorated with busts of Hungarian kings and a throne. Here you can get a doctor’s consultation and rest on heated benches);
• Finnish sauna – relaxation room – recreation area with deckchairs and tea room;
• “Charda” is a restaurant that serves Hungarian and Transcarpathian dishes. On the territory of the complex in the warm season: water football, 3 slides, extreme park, volleyball and badminton work.

The service here is at the European level: from the staff to the amenities. A particularly convenient system with lockers and numbered rubber bracelets that allow you to open and close your locker with the help of a magnet built into the bracelet. On the street there is a children’s playground, sunbeds and tables, there is a large parking lot for cars.

Every month, the popularity of the swimming pools in Kosyno grows more and more, and this is not at all surprising, because swimming in warm thermal water is relevant at any time of the year, in any weather. Tourists are attracted by the beauty of nature, fresh air and the opportunity to relax with benefits for their body. Swimming pools are filled with water rich in iron, sodium, potassium, iodine and other useful trace elements. They are equipped with several fountains, under which it is so nice to stand, enjoying the water falling on your shoulders or back, there is also an underwater massage and a jacuzzi. Bathing in such water contributes to the treatment of the musculoskeletal system, rheumatism, arthritis, radiculitis and is a preventive measure for many other diseases. Naturally, after several bathing sessions, the body becomes stronger and immunity increases. By its composition, this water is slightly different from the water in the Berehiv basin, but its healing properties are no less. No matter which pool you choose, in Beregovo or in Kosyno, the main thing is to go with a good mood and a desire to have a great time, then the vacation will be fun, healthy and simply wonderful!

On July 19, 2014, a royal bath complex consisting of 7 unique saunas, which have no analogues in Ukraine, was opened in Kosyno Thermal Waters. Each of them has its own unique properties that will immerse its visitors in an unparalleled world of wellness. Paired traditions differ not only in the geography of origin, but also in the physics of the process. In addition, a huge number of traditions and rules, legends and recipes, aimed at one thing: to bring health to the body, and to calm the soul, have been established for each species. The main factor of influence in the sauna is heat, which has a comprehensive effect on almost all organs and systems of the body. Prolonged heating expands large blood vessels and capillaries, which leads to activation of blood circulation and intensive removal of toxins from the body. When regularly visiting the sauna, the body gets used to changes in atmospheric pressure and temperature, thereby saving people from headaches and colds.

Expansion of blood vessels in the steam room and sharp narrowing occurs first when heating in the sauna, alternating with swimming in a cold pool or diving in the snow. Also, the sauna has a beneficial effect on the musculoskeletal system, by means of deep warming and relaxation of muscles that are under constant tension in everyday life. Therefore, the sauna is especially popular among athletes, after or before difficult matches.

Eucalyptus is an excellent antiseptic that kills bacteria. When the miraculous aroma of eucalyptus enters, after four to five minutes a person feels the freedom of breathing and feels a rush of strength and energy.

As soon as the air saturated with eucalyptus enters the lungs, the healing action begins instantly, transmitting its healing and healing power throughout the body through the circulatory system. This sauna is designed to warm the body, it has a positive effect on the upper respiratory tract, colds, stimulates the immune system, helps to recover quickly after stress or illness, and gives energy.

Salt saunas are in particular demand these days, combining the climate of salt mines and the warmth of steam rooms, thereby creating the effect of being at the sea. The walls of the steam room are made of salt blocks that create a natural climate. Thanks to salt procedures, you can strengthen immunity, get a boost of vitality, and also cure colds. In its composition, salt is the closest to human blood plasma, it contains more than 65 trace elements that are necessary for the human body. Also, inhalation of salt vapors prevents the development of hypertension and allergies, stabilizes psychological state, promotes skin rejuvenation, eliminates chronic fatigue syndrome. With the help of heating, salt air constantly circulates, salt saturates the skin with nutrients, gives it elasticity, makes it silky, slows down the aging process, and gets rid of cellulite. Natural cleansing of skin pores occurs.

Today, herbal sauna is a combination of ancient traditions and modern technologies. Healing herbs have all the useful properties that have a positive effect on the nervous system, activate the work of the body as a whole. Steam is created by brewing dry and fresh herbs, herbal oils, which then enter the steam room through special channels. Aromatic steam optimizes blood and lymph circulation, cleans pores, removes toxins and impurities from the body. Visiting a herbal sauna has a beneficial effect on the skin and hair, respiratory organs, pains and spasms in the muscles disappear, and blood circulation improves and a moderate cardio load is created. The aroma of mountain herbs promotes general relaxation of the body and improves sleep. A stay in the sauna alternates with a cool shower or swimming pool. In a herbal sauna, the air temperature is slightly lower than in a conventional dry sauna.

A Roman sauna is a steam room with a special microclimate, relatively high air humidity, about 100%. The history of Roman saunas begins even before our era, they immediately became the center of the cultural life of the entire Roman people. Probably, this type of sauna is the most large-scale for mass visits, the luxury of which has not been surpassed by any type of steam room. Also, Roman saunas are called thermal baths and it is not for nothing, because they were built near springs with thermal waters. Baths were a luxury of the Roman Empire. To date, keeping all the traditions of the Roman people and using the new achievements of science and technology, the Roman baths are more effective. To create a steam room microclimate, modern equipment, electric steam generators and aroma phytogenerators are used (eucalyptus and mint essential oils are used).

This type of steam has a positive effect on the endocrine and cardiovascular systems, warms the joints and muscles well. Before the first event, it is recommended to do a light and slow warm-up. Humid steam enters the Roman sauna through a special system of pipes and through a bowl with water, which is constantly renewed. All surfaces, according to ancient traditions, are covered with mosaics or tiles. After the steam slowly settles on the body, it warms and relaxes all muscles, restores vigor and efficiency, treats diseases related to breathing, removes impurities and toxins that have accumulated during the stresses of city life. Saturated with moisture, the skin acquires a healthy color, elasticity and freshness, smoothes out, becomes velvety and tender. After visiting the Roman bath, cosmetic procedures give excellent results. Only at this temperature is it possible to cleanse the body from the inside, since this thermal regime creates optimal conditions that ensure the opening of pores, thereby removing all harmful substances that are in the body.

Turkish sauna (hamam) is not just a steam room, but a whole direction of Eastern culture, this place was considered cult! Hammam first of all relaxes the body, thereby calming the nervous system. After visiting the steam room, sleep stabilizes, migraines pass, and the body’s condition completely improves. This type of steam restores breathing, improves blood circulation, treats various skin diseases, and gets rid of excess weight. It should also be noted that the Turkish sauna easily, gently and deeply warms the joints and muscles, thereby improving the condition after physical exertion and has a positive effect on recovery after injuries, as it relieves pain spasm. Every visitor will be able to feel harmony and a rush of strength, with a combination of pleasant warmth, foam, moisture and aromas. According to Eastern traditions, the procedure is long, diverse, but very pleasant. First, you need to warm up for 15-20 minutes, sitting and dousing yourself with hot water, then you should do a special massage, which removes keratinized skin particles by rubbing with a hard glove. Next, there is a soaping procedure, as well as a new series of massage in soapy foam, application of healing masks and drinking of special herbal teas. All these procedures in combination give a feeling of unsurpassed bliss. The temperature in the hammam is maintained thanks to the heated marble walls and floor. However, high temperature is not felt, because it is considered to be quite mild in effect.

The business card of the “Kosyno Thermal Waters” health and recreation complex is the “Golden Faucet of Health” and four jacuzzi pools. The unique, almost 16-meter fountain-pool was built for more than a year. This “Golden Faucet of Health” is the highest in Ukraine. There are similar attractions only in Belgium, Spain, Switzerland, and the USA. The fountain has already been nicknamed an illusion, because from a distance it seems as if the giant crane just hung in the air! The golden faucet is surrounded by 4 jacuzzi fountains with huge homemade structures, from where healing thermal water is fed into the pools. This is a 5-meter glass of beer and a 5.3-meter bottle of wine, a 3-meter flask of palinka and a cup of coffee.

Koson swimming pools and saunas are included in the National Register of Records of Ukraine, and experts say: there has never been such a unique record in the country. Therefore, do not miss the opportunity to feel the healing effect of the Kosyno thermal waters and swim in the record-breaking miracle pools!

Kosyno thermal waters: prices 2023

“Thermal waters of Kosyno” – prices

Tariffs for additional attractions:

• Visit to the sauna for up to 30 minutes for adults is included in the tariff
• Continuation of the tariff in thermal waters for adults – UAH 100 for every next 30 minutes
• Visit to the water park “Kosyno” – UAH 200 per hour

Prices for accommodation in Kosyno

When visiting Kosyno, you can stay both in a hotel at the complex and in a private sector nearby

• Hotel “Iváncsó Birtok” at the Kosyno complex – from UAH 5,000 for a standard room to UAH 14,000. for the royal number.
• Private sector in the village of “Zapson” (3.6 km) – from UAH 150 per day.
• Private sector in the village of “Koson” (2 km) – from UAH 200 per day.

Food prices: in the restaurants of the “Kosyno” complex, food is included in the room price and is served according to the full board system. The cost of a complex lunch in the restaurants of the complex is from UAH 90-130. In the restaurants in the villages of Koson and Zapson, prices for food can be found a little lower, but the quality of the dishes is always at a high level.

What is the best way to build a route?

1. There is a train from Kyiv to Uzhhorod. You need to get off at the Mukachevo station.
2. There is an electric train from Lviv to the same station. Travel time is four hours.
3. From the bus station, the bus goes to Berehovo, and then to the village of Koson.

The most optimal option is to buy a tour in “Kosyno”. Then the transfer will be provided by the company providing the services.

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