Abkhazia, as a tourist destination, is not losing its popularity. This is due to the natural diversity and low prices in relation to neighboring resorts. In addition, the republic is able to provide rest for almost any wallet. The infrastructure in Abkhazia is not so well developed, but the shortcomings in logistics are compensated by fresh products, alcoholic beverages produced by local residents and picturesque views. People often come here for a relaxed pastime. Even big cities and popular landmarks don't seem too crowded. The measured course of everyday life is complemented by trips to the sea and walks in the surroundings. The main thing is to determine the goals, because one trip is not enough to visit all interesting places.
List of popular cities and resorts of Abkhazia
Gagra
The city is located on the Black Sea coast. The weather is mostly hot from May to September. The beaches stretch for 50 kilometers in total. They are publicly available, inventory rentals work, active recreation is developed. There are many historical sites in the vicinity. The air is considered clean, people come here for medical treatment, including hydrogen sulphide springs. You can stay both at the hotel and in the private sector.
Pitsunda
The small town is located on the Black Sea coast. The beaches are numerous and suitable for families. Air is a mixture of sea, mountain and coniferous, which makes it practically medicinal. There are sanatoriums, hotels, locals rent out rooms and houses. Clay products, suluguni, wine, spices and so on are brought from here as souvenirs. Sightseeing - the ruins of the ancient city, the monastery, the Museum of History.
Sukhum
The capital of Abkhazia. The beaches cover a total of 20 kilometers along the coast. Minimum amenities are present, among other things, you can rent equipment. Extensive sanatorium and medical facilities. There are modern spas and fitness centers, four-star hotels, and mini-hotels. Attractions - ruins, fortresses, a botanical garden and more. Tasting the national cuisine is a must-see part of the trip.
New Athos
Nature is the main attraction of this city. Alleys of cypress and citrus trees, magnolias and eucalyptus saturate the clean mountain-sea air with aromas. Tourists do not pass by the New Athos Monastery and the New Athos Cave. There are also beaches, as well as a souvenir market and the Psyrtskha River, which adds color. Guests often stop in other cities, and come here on excursions.
Tsandripsh
The village is located on the coast near the border with Russia. There is a rest house and a tourist base. You can rent a room in a mini-hotel or in the private sector. Attractions - the Khashupskaya fortress, presumably remaining after the departure of the Romans, white rocks - the site of marble outlet directly into the sea, the ruins of a temple of the Middle Ages, and so on. Suitable for a measured family vacation.
Bagripsh (Cold River)
A small town on the coast. There is a boarding house with all the amenities. National cuisine is found everywhere in small establishments. The beaches are clean, from any hotel in Bagripsh you can reach them in a few minutes. Stalin's dacha located nearby is the main attraction. Inside, the atmosphere of the USSR is recreated, a thematic restaurant is working. Around a well-groomed garden, smoothly flowing into the wild.
Gudauta
The city on the coast is famous for its nature reserve, caves and hydrogen sulphide springs. The beaches are predominantly covered with well-aimed gravel and pebbles, which gradually turn into sand on the east side. The climate is conducive to relaxation from May to October. You can rent a room in a boarding house or hotel, as well as in the private sector. Among the national dishes, you should definitely try adjika, cheese, as well as local vegetables and fruits.
Scallop
A village on the coast. There are few tourists here, so the rest is suitable for lovers of silence and wildlife. You can rent a room in mini-hotels and living yards. Air is good for health, it is recommended for those who have just undergone surgery and have gone through a long treatment. The beaches are small, covered with pebbles. The water is clean, transparent in places. Other cities of Abkhazia are quite close, so you can go on excursions.
Alahadzy
Resort on the Black Sea coast. The beaches are sandy and pebbly, the sea is clean. A very green village: many cypresses, magnolias, palms and other plantings. They not only provide shade on hot days, but also saturate the air with aromas. Pitsunda can be reached from here in 15 minutes by car. Suitable for lovers of national flavor, natural beauty and silence.
Ldzaa
Located in the Black Sea bay. A picturesque place with clean, narrow beaches, fresh air, healthy, and a measured course of the day. The equipment of the beaches is at a fairly decent level. There are even small bungalows, lifeguards and equipment rental. The mountains come right up to the water, creating beautiful landscapes and perfect backdrops for vacation photos.
Musser
Urban-type settlement on the coast. It bears another name - Mysra. There is a boarding house, in addition, a lot of housing is rented in the private sector. Big cities are very close, for example, only 8 kilometers from Pitsunda. The embankment sometimes looks abandoned. The beaches are almost wild, but the water is very clear. The mountains in some places approach the water, making the strip of the beach narrow, but picturesque.
Tskuara (Primorskoe)
A village on the coast. In the west is New Athos. Among other things, people come here to improve their health. The local clay is medicinal, as well as the hydrogen sulfide springs. You can settle in the private sector or in a guest house. Natural attractions are the highlight of Tskuara: waterfalls, Turtle Lake, boxwood groves - all of this is located nearby. Fans of outdoor activities can rent a motorcycle or boat.
Agudzera
Village on the Black Sea coast. The local beach is covered with pebbles, and there are not many people on it. The water is clean, the visibility is good, therefore it is suitable for families with children. There is a mineral spring nearby. Water from there is recommended for people with kidney problems. For lovers of more active recreation, there are many outbound routes in different directions. For example, Sukhum is only 14 kilometers away.
Tourist base Tamysh
Located in the village of the same name. Suitable for families with children. Rooms vary in size and comfort level. Almost all residential buildings are logs. The alleys are numerous, there is a lot of greenery around. There are additional services, hobby classes, outdoor activities. You can not only go to the beach, which is just a stone's throw away, but also take a walk in the surroundings, for example, on a suspension bridge.
Ochamchira
A city on the Black Sea coast. Attractions - war memorials, non-working fountains of Soviet times and an abandoned amusement park of the same period. In the vicinity there is a radon spring and the Ilor temple. The local beach is pebbly, suitable for swimming, but less attractive than its neighbors. In Ochamchire, cheap housing, which attracts visitors, but they prefer to leave here on excursions and beaches in other cities.
