What to see in Abkhazia in summer and winter from the sights? Where to go on your own by car, go with children to have fun, and what interesting places should you visit? Consider all the best tourist sites in beach resorts, get acquainted with the map and find out the cost of sightseeing tours.
When going on vacation to Abkhazia, tourists think about which resort is better to choose and where the sights are more interesting, because they want to see Lake Ritsa, and medieval fortresses, and ancient temples.
Since the territory of the region is small, you can see the maximum of sights in a short period. So that you do not waste time looking for information, in this section we found out the most interesting sights of Abkhazia and found out where to go.
- How to get to Abkhazia? This question will be fully answered by a separate material on all ways to get to Abkhazia, here you will find the cheapest air tickets, the cost of travel by transport and all the necessary information about the routes.
What to see in Abkhazia on your own?
Of course, natural beauty is the main asset of the region: beautiful lakes, emerald mountains covered with dense forests, caves and healing springs. History has created structures that tell of the bygone days and legends shrouded in secrets. Temples, ruined castles and museums are scattered throughout the country. Architectural monuments can be found walking around the settlements or their outskirts.
There are a lot of interesting places, you will definitely not be bored, the main thing is to have time to see everything you want and do everything you have planned.
You will be interested to know about the prices for entertainment and excursions in the region, from the material you will learn where it is better to go diving, hunting or fishing, the cost of a trip to a mountainous area, where to go to have fun with children.
What to see in Gagra, where to go?
1. Excursion Lake Ritsa... Probably, it is precisely because of this attraction created by nature that many choose a trip to Gagra. Lake Ritsa is located in the mountains at an altitude of 950 meters, surrounded by hills overgrown with forests on all sides. Not everyone will dare to swim in the lake, even in summer, the water is always quite cool, although in its entire history the lake has never frozen.
2. In old Gagra there is castle of the prince of oldenburg... Erected in 1902 on a mountainside. In Soviet times, it was a sanatorium, during the 1992-1993 conflict, it was badly damaged and robbed. At the moment, the castle is in emergency condition, it is forbidden to enter it. But you can look outside for free.
3. On the way to the castle, you can walk along Seaside Park... There are a lot of greenery, tropical plants, and the air is crystal clear. Rare plants were brought from all over the world, there are 400 species in total. Most older tourists and families with children love to spend all day here.
4. Rest in Abkhazia in the summer must be accompanied by a visit to the Medieval fortress Abaata, it served as a defensive structure in V – VI century. Throughout its history, it has repeatedly become a battlefield. A small part of the wall and the temple have survived to this day. On the territory there is a museum of Abaat, where you can learn in detail the history of the fortress.
5. Restaurant "Gagripsh"Is considered not just a place for a meal, but a symbol of the founding of the resort. It was built in 1902 without a single nail and metal connections. It was there that the celebration in honor of the opening of the Gagra resort took place.
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Interesting places of Pitsunda
What to see in the Pitsunda resort on your own with children or with the help of excursions? Of course there are waterfalls, there are more than a dozen of them. The most beautiful is considered Gega waterfall... You can get to it with a guided tour on special cars or on your own transport with increased cross-country ability.
The height of the fall of the water is 20 meters. You can look at the waterfall from the observation deck. Small but beautiful waterfalls are found on the way to Lake Ritsa. Waterfall "Women's tears"Consists of thin streams,"Men's tears”From large streams. Here loving couples like to make wishes; they tie ribbons on the branches of trees as a symbol of eternal love.
In Pitsunda, a popular excursion is a hike to Lake Ritsa, tourists gather in groups of 5-8 people and go on a hike. Such active visits to the sights of Abkhazia are gaining more and more turnover every year and are actively advertised by local travel agencies.
Along the Black Sea, occupying the entire coast of the Pitsunda Cape, stretches for 7 km Pitsundo-Mussera reserve... Here grow relict pines, most of which are about 80 years old, bicentennial specimens are found. The oldest plant is considered to be more than 500 years old.
It is great to walk in the grove in the summer heat, tall pines create shade, and the sea breeze is refreshing. The air here has healing properties, the pine trees, heating up in the sun, emit useful substances, in combination with the sea and mountain air, a life-giving mixture is obtained, which is an important component of health improvement at the resort.
Lovers of active pastime will like horse rides... They are held in beautiful locations along rivers and lakes. The length of the standard route is 7-8 km. Taking into account your skills and training, you can choose a walk in the meadows or along the mountain paths. An instructor will be with you throughout the journey. Skating is also allowed for children over 8 years old.
Excursions in Abkhazia are also conducted on Blue Lake... It is much smaller than Ritsa, but has a unique beauty due to its blue color. The water temperature does not exceed +10 degrees. Scientists suggest that the amazing blue color of the lake is possible due to the presence of lapis lazuli in the water. It is impressive that there are no fish in the reservoir. The emergence of the lake is shrouded in intriguing legends, which the guide will surely tell curious tourists.
Museum called Old mill collected interesting things from past eras. The exhibits include: ancient tools that were used in this area, a typewriter, a collection of samovars, hunting weapons, musical instruments, old photographs and household items. The main exhibit is the phaeton “Mercedes”.
St. Andrew's Cathedral has historical and religious value. It was erected in the X century. It has good acoustics, it was this fact that became the culprit for the internal destruction of the cathedral. Due to strong sound waves, images and frescoes are deformed, colors become faded, and drawings blur.
The cost of the entrance ticket is about 100 rubles, for children it is free.
What to see in New Athos?
One of the natural wonders of Abkhazia is New Athos cave, getting into it you feel like in a fairy tale. Time has become the best designer here, it has created bizarre forms of stalactites and stalagmites, which are illuminated and create an incredible effect. There are underground lakes and rivers in the cave.
Six of the 11 halls are open for regular visits. Having decided to visit this miracle of nature, take a warm jacket with you, it is always quite cool in the underground, the temperature does not rise above +12 degrees. You can take a ride in the cave on a small train that runs every 20 minutes and makes stops to explore the halls.
New Athos waterfall made by human hands. It was built by monks in 1882.To prevent stagnation of water in the Psyrtskha River, the monks built a dam with sluices and a waterfall.
Practical ministers of the church, behind the stream of water, made niches-refrigerators for cooling food; for watering vegetable gardens and orchards, they built a special irrigation system.
Today the hydroelectric power station supplies the monastery with electricity. The height of the fall of the water is 8 meters, the length of the arc is 22 meters.
What to see in Sukhumi?
Holidays in Abkhazia in 2021 can be perfectly spent at the second most visited resort - Sukhumi.
There are fewer attractions in Sukhumi than in resort towns. A significant plus of rest at the resort is the prices, in summer they are lower than in Gagra and Novy Afon, and going from the capital to these cities for sightseeing will be an exciting journey.
The main interesting objects in the capital are architectural and modern monuments.
Kelasur wall is an ancient structure 160 km long with towers located at a distance of 50 to 300 meters. Some scholars believe that it was built by the Abkhaz rulers to defend the lands, others argue that it was built during the reign of the Byzantine empire of Justinian in VI Art.
The wall is located outside the city, excursions go to it, you can get there on your own by public transport.
You can hide from the summer heat with the benefit of knowledge in Sukhumi Botanical Garden... It was founded in 1838 and was considered the oldest in the territory of the former USSR.
Lovers of romance should see Sukhumi lighthouse... Shabby by winds and time, it looks enchanting against the background of the sea. To continue your romantic mood, go for a walk along Leona Avenue. Passing the station, the botanical garden, the clock tower and the Philharmonic Hall, go to the embankment towards the colonnade.
Attractions of Gudauta
At a distance of 5 km from Gudauta is located Lykhny village... In the village you can see the ruins of the 10th century summer palace, where the Abkhaz kings lived. In the 19th century, this village was the official capital of Abkhazia.
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Guided wine tasting tours are held at the Gudauta winery. The wines are produced according to the original recipe of the plant.
You can improve your health and get a lot of pleasure by swimming in a hydrogen sulphide spring. Staying in the complex, you are always in the fresh air, surrounded by picturesque nature.
In the village Otkhara at a height of 50 meters there is a rocky monastery. The openings are carved into the rock, and it is very difficult to get to them. Previously, it served as a refuge from robbers.
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Prices for excursions in Abkhazia with a description
Perhaps all the most significant sights of Abkhazia with descriptions and photographs are considered within the framework of this article, all places can be easily reached by car or book excursions through our website, most tourists do this.
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