Migiya is one of the most popular places in Ukraine among the rafters. During our walk we saw 7 or 8 large buses. We came here to see the beautiful scenery, this area is located in a nature reserve "Granite Steppe Pobuzhzhya" and is the best place to rest in the Mykolaiv region.
Two most scenic spots are near the start and finish of the rafting route. The first landmark is the old steam mill of Joseph Skarzhinsky, built in 1888. Later the mill was reconstructed into a small hydroelectric plant.
Former steam mill of Skarzhinsky ©Yuriy Buriak
Former steam mill of Skarzhinsky ©Yuriy Buriak
Rapids on the Pivdennyi Bug ©Yuriy Buriak
Rapids on the Pivdennyi Bug ©Yuriy Buriak
Start of the rafting route ©Yuriy Buriak
Rapids ©Yuriy Buriak
The second beautiful place is near the finish of the rafting route. It is easily recognized by a Tall Cliff which you can climb and which offers scenic views.
Tall Cliff ©Yuriy Buriak
View of the Pivdennyi Bug from the Tall Cliff ©Yuriy Buriak
Red Gate rapid on the Pivdennyi Bug ©Yuriy Buriak
At the top of the cliff ©Yuriy Buriak
In a 5-minute walk from the cliff there is a flooded granite quarry with a fairly clean water. The lake is 40 meters deep! The water is full of radon, so don't stay in it for a long time. We swam there for just a couple of minutes.
Flooded granite quarry in Migiya ©Yuriy Buriak
Flooded granite quarry in Migiya ©Yuriy Buriak
Flooded granite quarry in Migiya ©Yuriy Buriak
The water in the quarry is quite clear. ©Yuriy Buriak
Flooded granite quarry in Migiya ©Yuriy Buriak
Flooded granite quarry in Migiya ©Yuriy Buriak
Map of Migiya ©Yuriy Buriak
Getting there: First you need to get Pervomaysk by train or bus, and then take a bus or a taxi to Migiya (10 km).
