The city of Pitsunda is located in the most beautiful place in Abkhazia. Thousands of tourists annually come to these parts to enjoy nature, silence, breathe fresh sea air. The Cypress Alley is considered to be the central place here. Booking a cottage is not difficult, you can do it in advance.
Abkhazia. Pitsunda
The city of Pitsunda was founded in the distant VI century BC by merchants from ancient Greek Miletus. Pitius - this was the name of the city by the name of relic pines, which grow only in the Colchis Valley (in this area). In the 1st century, Christianity dominated Abkhazia, and Pitsunda was the center from which the teachings of Christ spread throughout the Caucasus. The Pitsunda Church of the Dormition of the Mother of God of the 10th-11th centuries has been preserved to this day, and it still operates today, receiving hundreds of pilgrims and tourists. Services and organ music concerts are held here.
In the last century, in the 60s, the Soviet government decided to equip a resort area in Pitsunda. The purpose of its existence is not only treatment, spa services, but also simplyrecreation of Soviet citizens on the sea coast. Many hotels, chic restaurants were built in the city, beaches on the sea coast were equipped. In the Soviet Union, the resorts of Abkhazia were considered the most prestigious and in demand. Today, the doors of hotels and sanatoriums for vacationers are also open in Pitsunda. Cypress Alley, where cozy private hotels are located, is also waiting for its guests. Everyone who has rested in local cottages speaks with warmth and love about the days spent here.
The air in Pitsunda is really magical, it is filled with the smell of resin and pine needles. Relic pine forests cover an area of 200 hectares, which provides a clean supply of oxygen all year round.
Resort climate
The climate in the Pitsunda resort is subtropical. There is no cold winter here. The average winter temperature is 3-5 degrees above zero. Spring and autumn are quite warm: 15-20 degrees. Summer is hot - 27-35 degrees above zero. Precipitation most often falls in winter (rain). The year-round warm and mild climate allows various plants to constantly bloom and bear fruit. So already in February-March, mimosa blooms, and on New Year's Eve everyone is waiting for Abkhazian sweet tangerines, which cannot be compared with any overseas fruits.
You can relax in Pitsunda all year round. Those who are going here should take into account that the rainiest month is January, and the hottest is August. Humidity reaches an average of 85 percent. Despite all these factors, there are glaciers high in the Caucasus Mountains that never melt. Vacationersleave wonderful photos under palm trees, where snow-capped peaks can be seen in the background.
Cottages on Cypress Alley
The resort of Pitsunda receives thousands of tourists every season, and everyone can choose a location to their taste and pocket. Someone prefers big hotels, and someone likes small cozy courtyards. st. Cypress Alley is just for those who love the peace and quiet of the private sector. Cottages "Kipariski" are located in a protected, closed area. Vacationers can rent here 2 or 3-bed rooms with all amenities.
The village is located five minutes from the center, where all the infrastructure is presented: shops, mini-market, embankment, restaurants, bars, cafes, discos. If you want to improve your he alth, you can go to Gagra, in the balneological clinic there is an opportunity to take hydrogen sulfide baths.
Excursion bureaus are located at every step in Pitsunda, and if you have a desire to go on an excursion to anywhere in Abkhazia, it will not be difficult, buses will pick you up directly from Cypress Alley.
Reviews
According to the notes of vacationers, it becomes clear that the most attractive place in Pitsunda is Cypress Alley. Reviews written by tourists convincingly prove this. What are they talking about? If you want to have an active rest, go to the city center, discos and bars are open for you. After the fun, of course, you need to relax and unwind, and there is nothing better than Cypress Alley. Reaching yourcottage,tired, you can collapse into bed, and no one will disturb you, you can rest in peace and quiet as much as you like. The feeling is that you are in a dense spruce forest, the air is simply fragrant.
Families with children rest here, everyone likes the comfort and tranquility on the territory. Kids quickly make friends and have a great time. Together with their parents, they go to the beach, which is located within walking distance, buy fresh fruits at the local market, and enjoy the beauty of nature.
Travellers often go on excursions, they manage to see many sights. You don't have to go far to arrange a trip, the bus picks them up right at Cypress Alley. In the evenings they share their impressions with neighbors. According to the reviews of vacationers on all sites, Cypress Alley receives well-deserved ratings of "4" and "5".
Excursions in Abkhazia
What do vacationers in Abkhazia want to see first of all? Introducing the top most interesting programs:
- Alpine Lake Ritsa.
- New Athos (Anakopia).
- The capital of Apsny. City of Sukhum.
- Evening Gagra.
- Kaman village.
- Jipping (Lake Ritsa+Geg waterfall).
- Jipping. The whole Ritsa route 5 in 1!
- Horse riding through the picturesque Caucasian gorges.
- Rafting (rafting on the river Bzyb).
- Auto-walking routes.
- Golden Ring of Abkhazia.
- Relax tour.
- Diving.
- Paragliding.
- Sea fishing.
- River fishing.
- Pitsunda. Concert of organ music in the temple.
Tourism development
Pitsunda is a great place to spend your holidays. In these heavenly lands, people do not just relax. The proximity of the sea, mountain air, the smell of pine needles and spruce resin, the gentle sun - all this allows you to get such a charge of vivacity, energy, which is enough for the entire upcoming working period. Those who wish to improve their he alth also come to these lands. Mud, hydrogen sulfide baths, mineral springs help many people get rid of long-standing ailments or relieve chronic diseases.
Of course, Abkhazia attracts tourists with amazing nature. The cypress alley in Pitsunda is the highlight of the city, and everyone who has already rested here dreams of returning here again. Sea water on local beaches is considered the cleanest on the entire Black Sea coast.
Local authorities are striving to develop tourism in every possible way, in the private sector more and more mini-hotels are being built. Small cozy cottages are more popular. It is in such villages as Cypress Alley that people feel their unity with nature. Enjoy the rest.
Cypress Alley. Lazarevskoye
Pitsunda Cypress Alley has a "sister" in name. Where else is this combination of words found? In the search engine, you can find the query "Cypress Alley in Lazarevsky". What is this object? You will also find it on the Black Sea coast. Guest House Cypress Alleyis located in the Lazarevsky district of Sochi, right in the center. It is already popular with tourists. From here you can walk to the central beach in 5-7 minutes. The road stretches along shady alleys through the Park of Culture along a straight path, without descents and ascents. The hotel has 2 and 3-bed rooms with all amenities. The hotel also provides guests with parking for cars, a barbecue area, transfer services, washing machines. Restaurants and bars are located nearby. "Cypress Alley" welcomes its guests all year round.
