573 beaches will be opened this summer in Crimea

573 beaches are planned to be opened in Crimea in 2013.

According to the AR Crimea Ministry of Resorts and Tourism, among the beaches that are being prepared for opening are 82 medical beaches, 224 health-improving ones, 66 beaches for children and 201 - general purpose beaches. Compared with 2012, the total number of beaches is going to increase by 15 facilities.

"This year, we will survey the Crimean beaches, including those that are located outside the settlements and are popular with individual tourists", - said the Minister of Resorts and Tourism of the AR Crimea Mr. Alexander Liev.

English translation by BSNews