Several decades ago, spending the summer in Abkhazia, where the private sector, boarding houses and hotels vying to offer their services, was the ultimate dream for tens of thousands of residents of our country. A reserved corner of nature, where the slopes of ancient mountains descend to the blue sea, leaving people with only a small strip of the coastal line, it was not unreasonably considered a place of elite recreation. However, territorial disputes with neighbors and, as a result, economic difficulties, slowed down the development of the tourism business for a long time. The current leadership of Abkhazia is doing everything possible to attract tourists to the region, and it should be noted that their actions are giving a positive result.
Where is Abkhazia?
If earlier every schoolchild could easily find Abkhazia on the map, now even mature people have to look closely at the names of settlements. The northern part of the country borders on Russia, in the south - on GeorgianRepublic. The Greater Caucasus Range serves as protection for coastal regions from cold winds, and the coastline stretches for more than 200 km. The entire territory of Abkhazia is located in the subtropical climate zone, so the temperature even in the winter months does not fall below + 10 ° C, and you can swim at least 8 months a year.
Resorts of Abkhazia
Despite the fact that the area of Abkhazia is relatively small, each of its resorts is completely different from the other. Any town has unique features, its own microclimate has formed. Most tourists are attracted by Sukhum, the sunny capital of the Republic of Abkhazia. The private sector, numerous hotels and boarding houses offer holidays from budget to elite. Gagra is the most popular Abkhaz resort. Calm New Athos, Pitsunda, Gudauta are buried in the greenery of squares and parks. And if Pitsunda is famous for its sanatoriums and boarding houses, then the private sector in Abkhazia is most widely represented in Novy Afon and Gudauta.
Sukhum
Sukhum is the only city on the Abkhaz coast where life does not stop with the end of the season. But, however, this is how it should be in the capital. Many boarding houses and hotels are switching to year-round reception of guests, since the flow of those wishing to visit this fertile region does not stop with the onset of November. Numerous discos, bars and restaurants do not close until late at night, showing the guests of the city how comfortable and exciting modern Abkhazia is. The private sector in any area of the city can be found literally within five minutes after arrival.
Sukhum is located on an area of 27 square kilometers. And most of its inhabitants rent their houses to vacationers for the season. Recently, housing construction programs have been resumed, residential buildings are being actively erected using the shared construction method. Therefore, now the private sector in Abkhazia can offer even more than will be in demand.
Accommodation Options
As evidenced by the experience of numerous vacationers, there is nothing easier than renting a house in Sukhumi (Abkhazia) on your own. The private sector without intermediaries is offered right at the entrance to the MVO sanatorium, where tourists arrive from Adler on regular buses. At least a dozen acceptable housing offers will be immediately offered by enterprising owners. However, you should be prepared that in most apartments there is no repair, called by our compatriots “European”, and it is also better to check in advance about the presence of a refrigerator and a TV. A significant advantage of such a dwelling is its relative cheapness.
Apartments in new houses are not yet as widely represented as tourists would like, and usually its owners do not sit with a poster on the street, but are looking for tenants on special sites. The modern private sector in Abkhazia, namely in Sukhumi, is represented by spacious, bright apartments, perfectly furnished and equipped with the necessary equipment.
You can also rent a room in a private house, a green lawn will be a nice additionwith pergola and garden. The cost of such housing can also be different. A room in a summer house with amenities in the yard will cost much less than a comfortable room with air conditioning and parking space. Also important for the price is the proximity to the sea. The we alth of choice allows tourists to easily find the right option.
Gagra
This city is the most popular resort in the country. The largest number of tourists rush here, attracted by the warm blue sea, lush southern vegetation and developed infrastructure. Old Gagra with its quiet calm streets and boarding houses located on them attract mature couples to rest. Families with children, young people and those who seek to reduce the cost of their holidays are oriented towards the private sector. In Abkhazia, in particular in Gagra, it is possible to rent a house even without prior arrangement within five minutes.
“Electric trains are rushing to Gagra…”
Housing in the Zhemchuzhina, Camping, Continent areas is very popular, the distance from where to the sea does not exceed a kilometer. The construction of private mini-hotels and boarding houses offering an excellent level of service is being intensively carried out. The rooms provide absolutely everything to satisfy the needs of vacationers, from a bathroom with round-the-clock hot and cold water to modern air conditioning systems. As a rule, hotel owners provide the opportunity to use the kitchen, and some organize home-cooked meals. Prices fordouble one-room suite starts from 1500 rubles per night.
Tourists are delighted by the extraordinary beauty of nature, the mild climate, in which even temperatures above 30 ° C are extremely easily tolerated. Pleasantly surprised by the prices, much lower than in neighboring Sochi. But the central beach leaves a negative impression. It is extremely rarely cleaned, so the disgusting mountains of garbage negate the beauty of the landscapes. And sea water is not particularly clean.
For this reason, many guests of Gagra prefer the beaches of Pitsunda, which is only 20 minutes away.
Pitsunda
This city is perfect for a leisurely family vacation. It is notable for the almost complete absence of an active party life, only numerous boarding houses located along the coast arrange funny animation programs for their guests. The beaches are wide, mostly pebbly, and centuries-old pines descend to the sea itself. I admire their cleanliness and sparseness.
Pitsunda pine grove approaches the city from all sides, filling the air with unique substances. It is this resort that offers the highest quality recreation in Abkhazia. The private sector without intermediaries will also not be difficult to find, although the number of proposals is significantly inferior to Gagram and Sukhum. Considering that only 4 thousand people permanently live in the city, it will not be superfluous to decide on the place of base in advance.
Those who chose to rest inAbkhazia, the private sector by the sea is often considered as the only possible option for living. The size of Pitsunda is so small that almost the entire residential sector is located near the sea. The vast majority of tourists return from there, completely satisfied with their vacation. The only drawback is the lack of ATMs.
New Athos
This mountainous country is remarkable not only for its beaches. Ancient castles and monasteries will make your vacation in the Republic of Abkhazia truly memorable. Athos, whose private sector is now especially in demand, will serve as an excellent starting point for exploring Christian shrines.
It is mainly represented by rooms in cozy households, amenities in many are located in the yard. It should be noted that offers of comfortable housing are gradually appearing. Tourists appreciate the gently sloping beaches of New Athos, stimulating demand for modern living conditions. The city has several boarding houses built in Soviet times. Thanks to the reconstruction carried out in many of them, they can offer quite decent conditions and make your vacation in Abkhazia unforgettable. The private sector without intermediaries can be found directly on the spot, but its level may not quite meet the expectations of tourists.
Gudauta
Fifty kilometers from the Abkhazian capital, between high mountains and the Black Sea coast, in the canopy of vineyards and tangerine groves, the cozy resort of Gudauta lurks. Thousands of touristspass it on the way to one of the most beautiful lakes in the world - Lake Ritsa.
But not too many tourists choose it as a place to stay. And it’s completely in vain, because it is in the outback that one can understand what it is, the real Abkhazia. The private sector by the sea in Gudauta can be rented for very little money. Along with the simplest rooms without amenities, guests of Gudauta can be offered luxurious apartments with air conditioning and round-the-clock hot water.
Among the shortcomings, tourists note the service, which has long stopped in its development, poorly developed infrastructure and the almost complete lack of entertainment. But the purest sea, tart mountain air and beautiful nature more than compensate for the lack of benefits of civilization.
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When deciding whether to go on vacation to Abkhazia, many factors must be taken into account. If the lack of a five-star service does not become an obstacle, the presence of garbage on the streets does not cause disgust, and nostalgia for the Soviet times is deeply hidden in the soul, a vacation in Abkhazia can leave an indelible impression. And if the priority is the clear sea, breathtaking nature, acquaintance with a new culture, then a piece of Abkhazia will go home in the heart to force you to return here again next summer.
