Gagra is the most popular resort town in Abkhazia; it is located in a small bay. Mountains protect it from cold winds, they keep warm sea air. The length of the coastline of Gagra is 53 km.
The coast in Novaya Gagra is divided into small pebble beaches, but there are also individual sandy areas. This type of beach is the most popular among holidaymakers, which is why it is quite crowded in the summer months.
Most of the resort's beaches are publicly accessible, but some coastal areas belong to boarding houses and sanatoriums, the entrance to them is available to guests, but for an additional fee, these beaches can be visited by everyone. Umbrellas and sun loungers can be rented only on certain parts of the coast, mainly in Novaya Gagra.
The most comfortable sea temperature is set in mid-June.
Beach in Old Gagra
Old Gagra is the historical part of the city, there are many pre-revolutionary buildings in it, tourists combine beach holidays with visiting local attractions.
There are few vacationers on the beaches of Old Gagra, since there are almost no attractions here, and the entertainment infrastructure is poorly developed. The beach is well suited for lovers of secluded relaxation, without unnecessary hustle and bustle.
On the banks of Old Gagra there are many large sanatoriums and boarding houses, from the windows of which a magnificent view of the sea opens. The beaches adjacent to the sanatoriums are quite clean and cozy, nearby there are large restaurants “Three Bochki” and “Gagripsh”, there is a beer restaurant “Stepan Razin”. The Gagripsh restaurant is one of the city's main attractions.
The vegetation of Old Gagra will amaze with its diversity and riot - there are palms, oleanders, cypresses.
Beach in New Gagra (Central Beach)
The central beach has a developed infrastructure for recreation. There are many shops, cafes and a large supermarket nearby.
There are much more people than on the beaches of Old Gagra, so the beach is sometimes dirty. The coast also consists of small pebbles.
On the beach of New Gagra there is a water park of five slides; tourists are offered many water attractions. Near the beach there is a stadium, tennis courts and a park.
The beaches in Novaya Gagra are very noisy, so they are more suitable for young people. Vacationers with children are better off staying away from the noisy establishments of the central beach. Between the beaches of Old and New Gagra there is a beautiful place, Gagripsh Square, which connects these two beaches.
Due to the military conflicts that took place in 1993, many areas of this small country have suffered, but the resort town of Gagra has been fully restored for tourist recreation.
The quality of rest often depends on the successful choice of the hotel. It is better to take care of this in advance and choose the best accommodation option in terms of comfort, proximity to the beaches and price.
