Guam Gorge is a unique natural monument of incredible beauty. Its age is millions of years old. It is located 50 kilometers from Apsheronsk, in the north of the Lagonaki highlands. This natural canyon was formed by the Kurdzhips River. The height of its walls reaches 800 meters.
At the beginning of the 20th century, a railway was cut out of the rock and built. It was used to transport timber to the city. The railway has recently been reconstructed. There are regular tours here. Everyone can ride a diesel locomotive at any time of the year.
Mysterious caves, grottoes, seething waterfalls, overhanging rocks, heady freshness of the local air - all this is the Guam Gorge. Looking at all this splendor, you involuntarily begin to admire and feel some kind of danger. Many come here to feel the contrast with everyday measured life.
Hiking, horseback riding, picnics are regularly organized. Tents are set up for the night. Even those who prefer comfort are willing to endure certaininconvenience, in order to see the Guam Gorge.
Holidays here are amazing. In the surroundings there are camp sites, hotels, sanatoriums. About 50 thousand people visit here every year. Numerous tour agencies will arrange your holiday. For a change, you will be offered a ride in a jeep to the Lagonak plateau, to the Big Azish cave. You can visit a real bathhouse, go on a picnic and see the Guam Gorge from the inside.
Thermal springs offer tourists another type of recreation and he alth improvement. Those who are interested in balneotherapy can visit the recreation center located 10 kilometers from the gorge. Wooden log cabins were built here for living. They are arranged in a circle, and in the center is a large pool with thermal water. There are also two smaller pools. Log cabins are designed for accommodation from 2 to 8 people. Even in winter, the water temperature never drops below 37-40 degrees.
People come here with various diseases of the skin, musculoskeletal system and nervous system. For people suffering from acute renal failure and cardiovascular diseases, bathing is limited to 15 minutes. In addition, drinking alcohol is prohibited while swimming.
As additional services, a sauna, breakfast, fishing, billiards, guarded parking are provided.
Visiting the Guam Gorge, you can not only enjoy nature, but also have fun. For several years in a row, the International Rock Climbing Festival has been held here in July. It's amazinga spectacle that will surely leave a lot of positive emotions. Sports events are organized for fans of extreme recreation. 120 special routes have been developed and prepared for climbing.
Guam Gorge offers a variety of recreation. Newlyweds come here for their honeymoon. They are attracted by the romance and unusual beauty of these places. When you come here, be sure to try the delicious herbal tea and mountain honey.
