Abkhazia is the heart of the Black Sea coast, a place where the soul rests. The resort, surrounded by the greenery of the Caucasus Mountains, falls in love at first sight.
This piece of paradise is fraught with a lot of secrets, which only those who have been there at least once can find out. Currently, the resort is gradually regaining its lost popularity, which it had in Soviet times. Previously, tourists from all over the country rested here all year round, now there are much fewer travelers. The resort has a lot of beautiful and interesting places, but where is it better to relax in Abkhazia?
Those who have ever visited the sunny valley of Apsny (the Abkhazian name of the country) will return here more than once, but it is rather difficult to decide which city to choose, where to stay. First of all, decide how you plan to relax. A quiet and relaxing family vacation is provided for you in Gagra. This is the warmest and driest place on the Black Sea coast of the Caucasus. Clear water, a pebbly beach, an abundance of green parks and a beautiful embankment - all this is located in Gagra. Where is the best place to relaxin Abkhazia, if you come to swim in the sea and enjoy the wild nature away from people and nightlife? Of course, in Gagra! You can stay here in one of the hotels or sanatoriums, houses and rooms are also rented near the coast. There are several observation platforms on Mount Mamzyshkha, which are located at different levels. Rising to a height of 800 meters, you will see the entire Abkhazian coast of the Black Sea and even see the Turkish coast. Among other things, Gagra has a park named after Prince Oldenburg, a restaurant with a century-old history, a colonnade and many other beauties.
Returning to the question of where it is better to relax in Abkhazia, it is worth mentioning New Athos. This city is famous for its attractions, which people from all over the world come to see. Mysterious karst caves, the most beautiful Lake Ritsa, which is located at an altitude of 926 meters and has a thousand-year history, the famous New Athos Monastery and numerous waterfalls, each of which has its own legend. A ticket to Abkhazia will cost you a modest amount, but the main and most enjoyable expenses will be directly excursions to all the beauties of Apsna, which every tourist of this resort is obliged to visit.
Pitsunda is the busiest city with a vibrant nightlife and a lot of entertainment for children and adults. All the largest boarding houses and hotels of Abkhazia are concentrated here. Summer cafes, where they cook delicious shish kebab and drink wine, have a special charm. Songs in Russian and Abkhazlive performance will touch the thinnest strings of your soul, and chacha will warm you on a cool evening. Pitsunda is good because the beach here is fine sand, and the sea is as clean as in Gagra, which is convenient for families with children. From entertainment, you will find a monkey nursery here, and the main attraction of the city is a temple built in the 12th century.
If you still do not know where it is better to relax in Abkhazia, then believe me, wherever you stay, this country will give you such emotions that you will return here more than once. You can find last-minute tours to Abkhazia in travel agencies. The season here starts in May and ends in November.