In connection with the military actions in the Caucasus, for a long time the Russians had to forget about the beautiful Abkhaz resorts. Fortunately, those sad times are already in the past, people are actively buying tourist vouchers to their beloved Pitsunda, the most beautiful New Athos. And tourists under thirty, basically, collect suitcases and backpacks in Gagra, the youngest resort in Abkhazia.
Gagra is located near Sochi, it attracts attention with its landscapes - steep slopes in the north and a gentler part in the south, as well as stunning greenery of the Mediterranean type. The city is more than 2000 years old; ancient Greeks and Genoese, Turks and Russians, Georgians and Abkhazians lived on its territory. At present, during the high season, its population almost doubles, and children with their parents, students, and active youth feel equally good here.
Gagra is the best youth resort in Abkhazia
The Abkhazian resort surprises with the total length of its beaches - more than 50 kilometers, mostly pebble, in some places you can find areas where pebbles and sand are combined. The city itself is conditionally divided into Old and New Gagra, the last part is intended for lovers of an active lifestyle, fans of extreme sports, in general, for young people. Of the entertainment on the beaches of this Abkhazian city, the most popular are riding catamarans, bananas, boats, water bicycles; paragliding flights; beach volleyball, football.
Many members of the youth audience divide their time between the beach, the sea and a wonderful water park that offers a variety of rides, slides and pools.
Diving in Gagra
One of the favorite entertainments of young people in Gagra is scuba diving, they offer walks in the kingdom of Neptune of varying difficulty. There is the option of inspecting coral colonies or ships that sank during fierce battles with the Nazis.
Each of the many dive centers is ready to offer its own list of programs, for example, day or night dives, in the sea or freshwater reservoirs. Individual training in diving skills and group underwater excursions to the most beautiful places are possible. All equipment can be rented.
Entertainment at the resort
The main pastime in Gagra is associated with the sea, the beach and all kinds of beach activities. In the evenings, gatherings in a restaurant, cafe, bar or, conversely, active dances in a club or a disco are popular among young people. Of the catering establishments, the Gagripsh restaurant deserves special attention in Gagra, firstly, it is one of the oldest restaurants in the city, dating back more than a hundred years, and secondly, it was brought from Paris disassembled, assembled on site without a single nail (!) … Thirdly, Gagripsh is famous for its visitors - famous politicians and writers, musicians and scientists. It was in its interiors that the shooting of the cult Soviet comedy "Winter Evening in Gagra" took place (after which many began to mispronounce the name of the resort).
Sightseeing tours around the city and its sights have become another important type of entertainment in Gagra. Advanced youth do not miss the hike to the Abaata fortress, named after the river and located in the Zhoekvarsky gorge. Even fragments can tell a lot about her former greatness.
Gagra is a resort in which everyone, adults, children and youth, is comfortable. The active part of tourists will always find where to spend their energy: on the beach or in the water park, descending into the underwater kingdom or climbing on a glider, hanging out in a nightclub until the morning or exploring fragments of the ancient fortress of Abaata.
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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.
