One of the countries that tourists visit most often is Abkhazia. Ochamchira is a resort in this region, which is the most popular among vacationers. It is located on the Black Sea coast and is the center of the Ochamchira region. The settlement is located 170 kilometers from the Russian border and fifty kilometers from the Abkhazian capital.
A Brief History
On the territory of the modern resort of Ochamchira (Abkhazia), approximately in the VI century BC, there was the city of Gyuenos. It was founded by the Greeks. Today, the ruins of a Roman bath, stone defensive walls and other structures of that period are accessible to travelers. Until now, such rare architectural monuments as the Bedia Cathedral, dating from the 10th century, and the Mokva Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, also belonging to the 10th century, have managed to survive.
The name Ochamchira in Abkhazia appeared due to the fact that the settlement is surrounded by boxwood groves. Indeed, in Turkish, boxwood is pronounced like chimshir or shamshir. This influenced the fact that this territory was first calledOshimshir, and after a while this name was transformed into Ochamchir. Active development of the resort's infrastructure fell on the period of the Soviet Union. So, tea factories were opened, a railway station began to work, tobacco enterprises were built, a poultry farm and a cannery started working. Despite the fact that Ochamchira was badly damaged in the Georgian-Abkhazian conflict, she managed to remain a sought-after resort, which after some time was completely restored.
Relax your soul
Rest in Ochamchira in Abkhazia is considered a great opportunity to spend a vacation with the whole family. This is a very cozy and incredibly quiet place, allowing you to relax not only with your body, but also with your soul. There are many places to stay in the city. So, it is possible to settle in a private hotel or the private sector, or rent an apartment for a modest fee. In the city, tourists can even find an economy option that will cost them 270 rubles per person.
In summer, the water temperature in the Black Sea reaches 26 degrees above zero. Therefore, swimming in it is incredibly comfortable. Travelers have access to modern beaches. And beautiful natural landscapes can envelop you with calmness and tranquility. Guests of the city can visit the local restaurants and cafes, find out what jeeping is, ride water bikes with the breeze and go on an excursion throughout Abkhazia.
Top attractions
Abkhazia, Ochamchira in particularis rich in various sights, among which there are both ancient and modern objects. In the village you can admire the ruins of the ancient settlement of Gyuenos and the remains of defensive walls built of stone. The latter belong to the period of the Middle Ages. You can also visit the ancient temples mentioned above.
If tourists are not at all interested in architectural and other monuments, then they can always go to nature to enjoy the beauty of local waterfalls, groves and rivers. These stunningly beautiful places will not fail to evoke emotion.
Where to stay?
As a rule, tourists are primarily interested in hotels in Ochamchira in Abkhazia, because they need somewhere to spend the night and relax after countless excursions and walks. The most popular in the resort is a hotel-boarding house called "Mandarinka". It operates on an all-inclusive basis and has an on-site swimming pool.
Samshit Hotel, opened in 2007 and offering a full range of services, is no less popular among city guests.
