Abkhazia: rest and sights
Abkhazia (Apsny) is a republic located on the Black Sea coast, in the northwestern part of the southern slope of the Main Caucasus Range. Abkhazia is famous for its picturesque and beautiful nature: steep mountains, rough rivers, sea coast. There are four reserves in the country. In the republic, everyone will be able to find a holiday to their taste and wallet: river rafting, religious tours, beach holidays.
Thousands of tourists come to Abkhazia every year, many travelers come from Russia. Tours to Abkhazia are sold in travel agencies throughout Russia. You can also buy plane or train tickets yourself, book a hotel, guest house or hotel. If you are traveling as part of a group, you will be met at the border by a person who meets you and will help with paperwork. If you are traveling by yourself, you can order a taxi that will meet you at the checkpoint.
Where to stay?
The boarding houses of Abkhazia have been preserved since the times of the Soviet Union. There are options for accommodation for every taste and purse: near the sea, with different food systems, with additional medical procedures. In modern conditions on the coast are fighting for their tourist, and for example in Abkhazia open boarding houses on the popular system "All inclusive".
Hotels in Abkhazia are also waiting for their guests: they open early reservations, meet guests at the airport, take tourists on excursions. You can choose a profitable burning tour to the sea.
The private sector in Abkhazia is also well represented. You can not buy tours to Abkhazia in advance, but independently come to the sea and find your own housing option: with a kitchen, with air conditioning or with a playground and parking for a car. Housing in Abkhazia becomes very profitable, because the range of prices and offers is very large, and finding your own option without intermediaries will not cause difficulties.
Whichever resort of Abkhazia you choose, it can be Pitsunda, Gagra, Tsandripsh, Sukhumi, New Athos, Ritsa, you are everywhere guaranteed a warm welcome and hospitality of the hosts. The weather of Abkhazia pleases guests and does not bring unpleasant surprises. To this add the warm sea, abundance of fruits and beautiful sights of the country.
What attractions do you need to see in Abkhazia?
New Athos
The ancient city of New Athos is located in the Gudauta region of the republic. The New Athos monastery and monastery complex was founded in 1875, the place for construction was chosen by the Athonite elders, according to legend, the Apostle Semyon Canonite was killed on this place. Before the revolution of 1917, the monastery was the main spiritual center of the Caucasus.
If you choose a holiday in New Athos, be sure to visit the New Athos Cave, which is located under the slope of the Iberian Mountain, it was discovered more than fifty years ago by a local resident. Before your trip, be sure to visit the official website of the New Athos Cave to check the cost of visiting and its opening hours.
Lake Riza
A well-known natural landmark of the republic. Lake Ritsa in Abkhazia is one of the most popular and visited in the country. On the shore of the reservoir is the dacha of Joseph Stalin. You can get to Lake Ritsa by road from the Black Sea coast to the mountain resort of Awadhara. Lake Ritsa can be visited by rented car or as part of an organized tour.
Waterfalls "Maiden tears" and "Men's tears"
The waterfall "Maiden tears" in Abkhazia and the waterfall "Male tears" are located at a distance of twenty kilometers from each other, they can be visited during a trip to Lake Ritsa. As expected, the history of the waterfalls of Abkhazia is surrounded by ancient legends and legends, and next to them you can make your most cherished wishes.
Blue Lake in Abkhazia
Karst reservoir, which does not freeze all year, the lake is located twenty-eight kilometers from Gagra. You can get to Blue Lake by road in groups or individually.
Pitsunda promenade and beach
Five-kilometer embankment of Pitsunda is known for its sculptural composition “Divers”, luxurious nature and well-groomed. The pebble beach of Pitsunda is famous for crystal clear sea, comfortable weather. Pine forest, located behind the beach, helps to hide in the shade in the hottest hours.
Castle of the Prince of Oldenburg
A relative of Nicholas I, Prince Alexander of Oldenburg dreamed of building his own Nice in Gagra. In 1904, his castle was built in the Art Nouveau style. Unfortunately, the other plans were not fulfilled. The castle is dilapidated and without reconstruction can soon turn into ruins.
Colonnade in Gagra
The colonnade in Gagra became a symbol not only of the city of Gagra, but of the whole of Abkhazia. Located near the border with Russia, the colonnade became the gateway to Abkhazia. The Moorish-style structure was built after the war and opened in 1956. Four towers are connected by arcades, each of which consists of eight arches. The building is located in the city center, next to the colonnade is Primorsky Boulevard.
The Great Pitiont
The historical and architectural complex Great Pitient is located in Pitsunda. Now the complex has the status of a reserve, and it is under state protection. Two thousand years ago in its place was a Greek polis called the Great Pitient. In the center of the reserve, the Patriarchal Cathedral was built, consecrated in honor of the Apostle Andrew the First-Called, the attraction is considered a national pride and shrine of the Republic of Abkhazia.
In the center of the capital of Abkhazia, Sukhum, stands a monument dedicated to the victims of the Georgian-Abkhaz conflict in the late twentieth century, in 1992-1993. Also in the city there is a sculptural composition "Chicken and Chicken" - a monument to the favorite character of the books Fazil Iskander, a boy who could not kill a chicken.
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