The choice of Abkhazia as a place of rest or treatment is a worthy option. Here is amazingly beautiful nature, high mountains, warm sea. The largest cities of Abkhazia, which vacationers visit from year to year, are Gagra, New Athos, Pitsunda, Gudauta, Sukhum. The capital of Abkhazia is Sukhum.
The country is known for its healing springs. Thanks to the protection of the Greater Caucasus, you can relax in this warm place until October. The mountain ranges hold back the winds and create a wonderful microclimate. Abkhazia, whose resort towns are very popular among tourists, is famous for its rich subtropical vegetation, pleasant microclimate and architectural monuments. We list the main directions.
Gagra is the most famous resort where it is better to relax for young people, families with children. There are many boarding houses and sanatoriums, excursions around Abkhazia are organized. For medical purposes, people are sent here to get rid of diseases of the gynecological profile, the genitourinary, nervous and cardiovascular systems.
In 1902, the castle of Prince Oldenburgsky was founded here, which served as the beginning of the creation of a resort similar to French Nice from the city of Abkhazia. The local climatereally similar to Nice weather conditions. But the beginning of the revolution mixed the cards for the creators. Today, the building is abandoned, but it has not lost its attractiveness for tourists.
New Athos is the oldest city. The southern location, cypresses, laurels, eucalyptus and other vegetation of this city of Abkhazia leave vivid impressions on tourists who have been here. Of the attractions here are the New Athos Monastery and the cave. Traditions say that Simon the Canaanite retired in the cave. This cavity, which is of karst origin, is extremely picturesque; it consists of nine rooms. Also on the coast of New Athos there is a beautiful church.
The main accommodation at this resort is the private sector. There are few boarding houses, there are several hotels.
Pitsunda is better for lovers of a calm, relaxing holiday. The famous Pitsunda pine grows here. Inhaling the healing air is good for people with lung diseases and allergies.
All entertainment, as well as cafes and restaurants are concentrated on the Pitsunda embankment. It is good to relax here with children, besides, local restaurants often offer a children's menu. What to see in Pitsunda? The Patriarchal Cathedral with the most interesting frescoes, a lighthouse, sculptures "Medea", "Stone Girl" and "Divers".
The city of Sukhum, founded in the VI century, with a developed infrastructure, has always been attractive to tourists. It is famous primarily for its botanical garden. People come here for he alth purposes. Sukhum is beautifulbalneological resort. What to see here? Numerous churches and temples, the Mahadzhirs embankment, various ancient buildings that are architectural monuments.
But not only the cities of Abkhazia are of interest. The pearl of this southern region is Lake Ritsa, located high in the mountains. Excursions here are organized from any city. In order not to get confused in the country, a map of Abkhazia with cities will help. The beauty of Ritsa does not leave anyone indifferent. Going to the lake, you need to wear the right comfortable shoes and warm clothes, given that Ritsa is located high in the mountains.
