Pitsunda is a wonderful resort town 25 km away from Gagra. Its main advantage is the beautiful coastline, healthy climate and good ecology. The resort's entertainment is concentrated on the waterfront.
There is no hustle and bustle here, which makes the city an ideal place for a relaxing family holiday.
Prices in Pitsunda are quite low. It is preferred by tourists with an average income level. In July and August, the cost of the tour for one person is about 1200 rubles per day.
The city occupies a small area, it is home to just over 4,000 Abkhazians. The life of the local population depends on tourism activities. Therefore, residents warmly welcome visitors, trying to do everything possible to increase the flow of tourists to Pitsunda.
Accommodation issues
In Pitsunda, popular sanatoriums, hotels and boarding houses are located in the resort area "Pitsunda". Earlier, during the times of the USSR, it was a closed zone where only foreigners could rest. Today the Pitsunda resort is accessible to everyone.
In the main resort area there are such boarding houses as "Amzara", "Mayak", "Amra", "Apsny", "Golden Fleece" and others. A little south of the town, on the territory of the Mussera reserve, there is a boarding house named after Lakoba.
In recent years, new boarding houses and hotels have appeared in Pitsunda. Each of them occupies a small but landscaped area. The hotels are equipped with the latest climatic equipment, which makes your stay as comfortable as possible. Excellent conditions for tourists have been created in the Dolphin Club Hotel and in the Irene Hotel.
Prices in Pitsunda hotels are about the same: a suite costs at least 1200 rubles per day. In the off-season, prices are reduced - you can rent a room for 600-900 rubles per night.
The private sector is in great demand among vacationers. There you can find the lowest housing prices.
Private traders offer modest conditions - the rooms have a minimum set of necessary things. But if the issues of increased comfort are not a problem for you, then a private house in Pitsunda will be an excellent option. Locals rent clean rooms at affordable prices. Very often, vacationers also have a spacious courtyard at their disposal, where they can spend their free time.
Housing costs the most during the high season. In July and August, many Russians tend to come to Pitsunda. Prices drop at the beginning of autumn, when there are much fewer tourists.
The subtropical humid climate of the resort ensures long and warm summers. Therefore, a good rest is possible here until mid-autumn.
What can be bought in Pitsunda
While relaxing by the sea, you will certainly want to buy a couple of marine-themed souvenirs. Prices for such goods in Pitsunda are very low. These are shell products, magnets and paintings depicting the sea. Locals offer original things made of clay, ceramics, wood and fabric.
Abkhazians sell tasty and healthy honey, herbal teas and mountain teas, jams, wine, chacha and other products. You can buy mountain eucalyptus honey for 800 rubles, walnut jam - for 250 rubles, and 100 grams of handmade tea - for 150 rubles.
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