- On the merits of the Abkhaz resorts
- About beaches
- Summer vacation with children in Abkhazia
- About sights
- Note to the traveler
Whether you are going to spend a vacation with your children, your loved one or a noisy company of friends, this fertile land will accept everyone as family and make every day unforgettable and eventful.
Ever since Soviet times, summer vacations in Abkhazia have been preferred by fans of the clean sea, cozy beaches, picturesque landscapes and excellent cuisine, and the republic's resorts do not disappoint their guests year after year.
On the merits of the Abkhaz resorts
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- Any tour to Abkhazia is available without obtaining a passport. It is convenient and significantly reduces vacation costs. The currency of the republic is the Russian ruble, and therefore the purchase of dollars or euros before the trip is also not required.
- The price for a voucher is significantly lower than for distant foreign resorts, and it takes much less time to get to the Abkhaz beaches.
- Hotels in Abkhazia cannot yet boast of a classification by stars and a special variety, but rooms and apartments in the private sector are available here, which locals willingly and inexpensively rent out to visitors.
- The climate of Abkhazia is a poet's dream. Even a small child and a tourist of golden age will not need a long acclimatization.
There are many attractions in the republic, and exciting excursions will help diversify your vacation and make it rich and unforgettable.
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About beaches
The bulk of the beaches of Abkhazia are covered with small, even pebbles. Only the Black Sea coast in the village of Ldzaa near Pitsunda is sandy. But the pebbles on the beaches near Gagra are very small, and therefore even little ones will be comfortable here to swim and sunbathe.
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Another pleasant feature of the Abkhazian coast is pine and boxwood groves, which fill the air with a divine aroma and useful phytoncides. That is why a health-improving summer vacation in Abkhazia is ideal for those who have respiratory problems in exotic hot countries.
The beach season in Abkhazia begins in late May and lasts until mid-October. The water warms up at the height of summer up to + 25 ° С, and the air - up to + 26 ° С in June and the first half of autumn and up to + 32 ° С in July-August.
Summer vacation with children in Abkhazia
The resorts of Abkhazia are ideal to go on vacation with the whole family. For children, the local beaches are a real paradise: the shallow entrance to the sea allows the water to warm up evenly and quickly, and the absence of currents and strong waves throughout the season makes bathing for kids pleasant and safe.
Abkhazian cuisine is hearty and varied, and you can easily choose a dish suitable for a child in a cafe or restaurant menu. Throughout the summer, various fruits are sold in the markets, which means that little tourists will be provided with vitamins during their holidays.
Young travelers will also be pleased with a trip to the water park. It was built in Gagra and offers seven swimming pools and six water slides of varying difficulty.
About sights
Abkhazian natural masterpieces are known even to those who have never been to these places. Lake Ritsa, located in a relict park in the north-west of the republic, is rightfully considered the pearl of the region. A good option to get to know the lake is a one-day excursion purchased from local tourist centers. A rental car will help you get to the national park on your own, but the mountain roads in the area can be a challenge for an inexperienced driver.
It is advisable to take time for walking around the city in which you are staying. In Gagra, noteworthy is the Museum of Abkhazian Weapons in the 6th century fortress, the castle of the Prince of Oldenburg and the Seaside Park, where several hundred exotic plants are planted. Choosing what to visit in the city on your own, pay attention to the restaurant "/>
The ruins of the ancient city of Piniunta on the territory of modern Pitsunda will attract the attention of not only archeology lovers. The complex is famous for organ concerts that take place during the summer season in the church of St. Andrew the First-Called.
The resort of Novy Afon is famous for a cave of amazing beauty, where nine halls have their own names and sights. An obligatory item on the summer vacation program in Abkhazia is an excursion to the New Athos Monastery, the main shrine of which is the miraculous cross with a particle of the Tree of the Life-giving Cross of the Lord.
Note to the traveler
- When planning a summer vacation in Abkhazia, please note that there is no tourist infrastructure on the coast of Old Gagra, but the chances of finding a secluded place on the beach are much greater. In Novaya Gagra, everything is exactly the opposite.
- The city hydropathic establishment of Gagra offers balneological procedures based on thermal water from a hydrogen sulphide spring.
- Diving enthusiasts on Gagra Beach have access to diving equipment and services of certified instructors.
- The cleanest water in the sea off the coast of Abkhazia is on the beach in Pitsunda.
