The dream of Soviet holidaymakers - the beauty of Gagra - is famous for its warm climate, picturesque mountains and good beaches. Find out what reviews are left by tourists about the main resort of Abkhazia. What they write about prices for housing, food and entertainment. Should you go on vacation to Gagra in 2021?
Impressions from Gagra
The resort town between the Gagra ridge and the Black Sea has been hosting tourists since 1903. Gagra has magnificent nature and many historical and architectural sights. Tourists note that the locals are friendly, but the overall impression is spoiled by traces of devastation and handicraft services.
Kastromen: "Tourists are treated well, no one was rude or looked askance during the two weeks of stay."
Nina57orel: “When I arrived here, I was pleasantly surprised. Yes, indeed, there are no super-innovations here, but there can be no talk of untidiness. and wash. "
Is it expensive to rest in Gagra
According to tourists, prices in Gagra are lower than in the Black Sea resorts of Russia. A double room in a guest house or mini-hotel costs from 500 rubles, and good options start from 800 rubles. A clean furnished room with a double and a single bed can be rented for 1000-1200 rubles per day, and a room in a comfortable 4 * hotel - from 3000 rubles.
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There are many restaurants and cafes in New and Old Gagra. The average check for two is 700-1000 rubles, in budgetary institutions - from 500 rubles. Vacationers recommend the "Boat" dining room. To save money, rent an apartment with a kitchen and cook yourself. Better to shop at the Gagra collective farm market. There is a good assortment, and the prices are lower.
Bus excursions cost 500-1500 rubles, and boat trips - 800-1300 rubles.
Newnow: "Only wine is inexpensive, and everything else bites. There are minibuses around the city, the fare is from 15 to 25 rubles."
What is the sea and beaches in Gagra
The beaches in the resort are pebbly and sandy-pebble. According to reviews of 2020, there are no entertainment and developed infrastructure on the beaches of Old Gagra, so there are few tourists. The coast in Novaya Gagra is much better equipped. Vacationers can rent catamarans and jet skis, ride "bananas", go parasailing and go on a boat trip.
Kuznecz: "The sea is always clean. I like quiet beaches, with as few people as possible, and that's where I found it. Even considering that this is the beginning of the season, it's still not comparable to our resorts."
Holidays with children in Gagra
The healing climate, fresh air, warm sea and sun are very beneficial for children, therefore Gagra is a full-fledged family resort. There is something to do with children: spend time in the water park and amusement park, take your child to the Seaside Park and the Museum of Abkhazian Weapons.
Svetlana Blinova: "We went for a walk to the park of the Count of Oldenburg. There is a mini-zoo. On the way to the sea there is a rope park. If we take climbing frames separately for different routes, then 400 rubles. We took a subscription" Unlimited for 5 days "- 1000 rubles. Child I climbed everywhere twice a day. "
Interesting or boring at the resort
Gagra is full of excursions - you won't be bored. Tourists are advised to always have money with them for additional expenses. Sometimes you need to pay extra for entering the reserve, for viewing platforms or for a snack in a cafe.
Music and discos on the beaches begin after sunset. The noisy nightlife does not subside until 2 am, and after that, the streets of the resort become quiet.
Tourists who like active rest go diving in Gagra, fly on hang-gliders and paragliders, ride bicycles around the resort. According to reviews, horseback riding and rafting on the Bzyb River are popular in Gagra. If you want to explore the sights on your own, visit the Abaata fortress, the castle of the Prince of Oldenburg and climb Mount Mamzishkha.
- What to do in Abkhazia
- What to see in Abkhazia
Gagra, like the rest of Abkhazia, is a paradise for abandoned lovers. You don't have to go far to see the ruined remains of former sanatoriums, stairs, columns and walls that are entwined with densely overgrown subtropical greenery. This inspires some to take walks and picturesque pictures, while others grieve about the mismanagement and neglect of the resort.
Vitalya1508: "We were out of season and really liked it. The people are few, quiet and calm, like in a village. We managed to go on 3 excursions:" Evening Gagra "," New Athos "and" Lake Ritsa ". The nature is amazing."
When is the best time to go
Gagra is located in the humid subtropical zone and is considered one of the warmest resorts on the Black Sea coast of the Caucasus. A nearby ridge blocks the path of cold northerly winds. According to tourists, Gagra is characterized by comfortable sunny weather.
Sub-zero temperatures are possible only in January. The beach season lasts from May to October, but most of the holidaymakers come in July and August. The air temperature in the middle of summer exceeds + 30 ... + 32 ° С, the water in the sea warms up to + 24 ... + 25 ° С. The nights are usually cool, so everyone has time to take a break from the heat of the day.
Mikamila90: "At the end of June, the weather made us very happy, it was always hot during the day, but the local climate is somehow easily tolerated. It was quite comfortable. At night there were such thunderstorms, everything flickered, and in the morning there was no trace of puddles."
roganov22: "The magic is that in July it was not hot, no higher than + 30 ° C. I especially liked it, because I can not stand the heat."
Reviews about Gagra: we draw conclusions
The Abkhazian resort means low prices, a wonderful climate, spacious beaches and a warm, fairly clean sea. According to tourists, Gagra is a good place to relax in the summer of 2021. True, if you are satisfied with the low level of service and traces of devastation visible everywhere.
Soviet Gagra
Check out this short 1977 documentary... This is an excellent opportunity not only to find out what the famous Abkhaz resorts looked like in Soviet times, but also to look at the vacationers themselves from among the Soviet elite. All in all, this is an informative and atmospheric video.
