Description of the attraction
There are more than one hundred waterfalls on the territory of the Republic of Abkhazia. At the same time, a special place among them is occupied by the Gega waterfall (popularly known as the Circassian waterfall). This is one of the most beautiful and picturesque places in Abkhazia. The waterfall is located in the north of the Gagra ridge, in the valley of the Gega River, after which it got its name. The height of the waterfall reaches 70 m.
This waterfall was formed by the overflow of a river stream that flowed in the depths of a karst cave. The Gega River, which has a length of 25 km, is considered one of the largest tributaries of the Bzyb River. It flows along a rather narrow and very picturesque gorge, forming a huge number of waterfalls and rapids. In one such section, the river seems to be hiding in a crevice. Passing through underground corridors and grottoes, it drops sharply downward, as if cutting through a rock. This is the amazing Gega waterfall.
This striking sight looks even more impressive in the sunlight. Splashes of water, streaming over the dark shiny surface, form a fantastic rainbow and a beautiful fountain at the foot. It is constantly fresh and cool enough here, as the water at the exit from the Karst Cave becomes simply icy. The total length of the Karst Cave, through which the Gega waterfall passes, is 315 km. The foot of the mountain, from where the water mass falls, is almost always covered with snow. Therefore, when going on an excursion to the waterfall, it would be wise to bring warm clothes with you.
The waterfall in Gagra is a huge success among tourists, as some scenes for the Soviet film "Sherlock Holmes" were filmed here, namely the scene of the legendary duel between Sherlock Holmes and Professor Moriarty.
Most private excursions include a visit to this waterfall in their programs.
Reviews
| All reviews 3 Ilya 08.21.2015 17:18:22
Theft in a cafe near Gega waterfall This unpleasant story happened in Abkhazia, in a cafe in the immediate vicinity of the Gegsky waterfall. It happened to us, cyclists from Nizhny Novgorod, in the composition of 4 people.
On our first visit to this cafe, the local owner tried to cheat us with an unpleasant appearance and manner of conversation …
