The lower Dniester was one of the most sought after tourist destinations in the former USSR. Some of the most visited tourist and recreational attractions were within walking distance of Tiraspol and Tighina. These regions also benefited from a large number of accommodation and leisure units, and the transport infrastructure ensured a large flow of tourists. Also, the lower Dniester region has a high balneoclimateric potential, which was exploited to a much greater extent compared to other tourist regions of the country. However, during the armed conflict on the Dniester from 1991-1992, and the tense relations between the authorities on the left and the right of the Dniester, the number of visitors to this area decreased considerably, and tourist and leisure activities decreased significantly in intensity. In addition, much of the Lower Dniester area is controlled by illegal authorities on the left bank of the Dniester, where most visitors come from.