Taking a swim in the great Dnipro River, with a view of the golden domes of Orthodox Church is one of the sublime pleasures of Kyiv and the hardy who brave its beaches and less than pristine waters.

This year, inspectors have given their stamp of approval to the water and sand at many of the citys beaches, but municipal authorities have expressed concerns about foreign visitors exposing themselves to danger if they decide to swim with a bellyful of cheap Ukrainian alcohol.

But for the confident and adventurous souls, here are some of the most popular spots in the city to enjoy the sun, swim or at least paddle in the ancient Dnipro River.

Central Beach on Trukhaniv Island

This is one of the citys most popular beach destinations. You can get there by crossing the Pedestrian Bridge from centrally located Poshtova. A good chunk of the beach will become a camping site for Swedish fans, but a section on the left of the bridge will remain accessible to anyone.

Dovbychka, or the Nudist Beach

This place is the best reachable by bicycle or a long 45-minute walk through the depths of Trukhaniv Island. The beach has no infrastructure to offer; beachgoers are expected to ditch swimsuits on arrival.

Hydropark, a heaving heaven

Hydropark is a convenient island reachable by the metro stop by the same name. It is full of beaches, cafes and other amusement park activities. Among the beaches: Youth Beach, Childrens Beach and Venice Beach that is favored by bodybuilders for its free workout gear. There are public and private beaches. This is one of the most popular and accessible places for tourists unfamiliar with the river.

Extreme Sports at Chortoriy in Peoples Friendship Park

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Top Kyiv beaches for fun in the sun