Abkhazia, Apsny, the Country of the Soul… How many hearts she won, how many legends about her go! A fabulous corner of amazing nature, which man could not spoil. Elite resorts in the Soviet years fell into disrepair after the armed conflict with Georgia. But finally, the Country of the Soul again takes its rightful place in the tourist routes. Holidays with children in Abkhazia are becoming popular again. And there is nothing surprising in this. Where, if not here, you can enjoy the amazing climate, marvel at the wonders of magical nature, breathe in plenty of amazingly clean air, plunge into a mysterious history and get rid of the burden of daily problems?
Soul Country
In the southeastern part of the Black Sea coast, in the northwest of the majestic Caucasus, Abkhazia is located. Recreation for children is good here because its resorts are ideal in terms of healing effects on a fragile body. It would seem that,very close to the Black Sea resorts of the Russian south. But the difference between these two corners of the planet is simply huge. Completely different nature, different climate, absolutely unique atmosphere. Each city of this amazing country is good in its own way and absolutely different from others - bright youthful Gagra, warm religious New Athos, quiet and cozy Pitsunda, ancient Sukhum.
Pitsunda is an ideal place for a family vacation
Perhaps, holidays with children in Abkhazia will be the most successful in Pitsunda. After all, it is so important for the baby that it be useful. More precisely, it is important for parents. And it is here that this condition is fulfilled in the best possible way. This resort has a whole grove where a relic tree grows - the Pitsunda pine. The age of some giants is approaching 500 years. And next to it is a boxwood massif with its giants up to 12 meters high, which, by the way, have also been exchanged for a couple of centuries. Is it any wonder that the air in this place is truly healing?
And the guys don't need the sea. And the most suitable place that Abkhazia can offer is Pitsunda. Holidays with children here will be calm and measured. The sea in this resort is considered the cleanest on the entire coast. The resort is located on the shore of the bay, and therefore there are no storms, and the waves are small and gentle, just right for the first acquaintance with the sea. The climate in Pitsunda is mild. Even in the hot summer season it is not stuffy, and the winters here are warm and friendly.
Touch the ancient origins
Rest withchildren in Abkhazia should be diversified with interesting excursions. There are also many opportunities for this in Pitsunda. We have already mentioned the Pitsunda pine grove. A walk along it will be very exciting even for restless children, if you make it on horseback. And to plunge into the secrets of history, to touch the life of the peoples who inhabited Abkhazia, it will be interesting for both children and their parents. To do this, it is worth visiting the Khetsuriani museum complex, where you can not only get acquainted with ethnographic household items, tools, but also live a little in the atmosphere of ancient Abkhazia. And if this is not enough, go to the ruins of the ancient city of Pitiunt. It was this settlement that became the ancestor of the current Pitsunda. Traveling through the ruins, which are about two thousand years old, is not the dream of the most restless boy? And then you should go to the Pitsunda temple. In addition to a religious building, it is also a historical monument, originally designed as a defensive structure. And why not continue your acquaintance with an amazing land during an equally amazing fishing trip on Lake Inkit, which was once part of the sea? Until now, there is a legend that once on the shore of this lake there was a Greek temple, which once went under water. Desperate tourists from time to time scuba dive, find ancient artifacts. Fish caught with fishing rods will be prepared for you by the chefs of the cafe located here. And if you are not lucky with the catch, then the same chefs will delight you with traditional Abkhazian dishes.
New Athos - an ancient fairy tale
In fairness, it should be noted that when planning a vacation with children in Abkhazia, you should pay attention to such a place as New Athos. It will be especially interesting for schoolchildren who are passionate about history. On a small area there is a huge number of ancient monuments left by many peoples who have lived here for centuries. The most impressive, of course, is the ancient Anakopia on the Iverskaya mountain. Even after centuries, these ruins make one revere the skill of the builders of those times. And literally under your feet is the entrance to a fairy tale. New Athos cave. She has been known to people for only some fifty years, although her age is approaching two million. Mysterious and majestic vaults, tons of stone above your head… Unusual and a little frightening world with underground lakes, monuments created by nature from stalactites and stalagmites, stone waterfalls. Why not a fairy tale?
Combination of incompatible
Another attraction of this city is the New Athos Monastery. Of course, a religious building in itself is unlikely to be of interest to children, but the park around it will become a wonderful place for a family vacation. Citrus fruits, cypresses, oaks, eucalyptus, oleanders, magnolias, hornbeams and beeches coexist in it. It seemed like an impossible combination. And inside the amazing garden is a real swan lake. Isn't it magical?
Of course, the sea will not disappoint either. Warm and clear water, sandy bottom, gentle slopes, a small number of tourists, breakwaters along the entire coastlines - all this will make your vacation on the beach carefree and delightful.
Resorts of Abkhazia
Amazing and incredible Abkhazia will give you a vacation with children. The boarding houses of this region are ready to accept both we althy vacationers and tourists with a not too tight wallet. It is worth mentioning separately the establishments of this type in Pitsunda. Once this city was very popular among Soviet citizens. Especially often vacationers turned their attention to the he alth resort complex, which consists of seven buildings. Now it consists of seven separate boarding houses, united under the name "Pitsunda Resort". It is around this complex that the whole resort life of Pitsunda revolves.
The infrastructure of the country's boarding houses is very extensive: gyms, swimming pools, tennis courts, animators, cinemas and much more. Of course, you can hardly count on European service here. But that more than makes up for the friendliness and friendliness of the staff.
Private sector and local hospitality
However, Abkhazia can offer rest not only in boarding houses. The private sector is also at the service of vacationers. This area should include small private mini-hotels where you can rent a room or a bed. There are usually no more than ten guests. And this means peace and absence of unnecessary noise during the rest. You can also rent a room in a private house during your vacation. If you are lucky, you can fully experience all the hospitality of the Caucasian people. Very often hoststhey even prepare national dishes for their guests and allow them to use the garden, as well as provide a place for the car. On the other hand, a family with children may well rent an apartment and feel free, without fear of disturbing the neighbors.
Abkhazia, holidays, prices
By the way, rest in the private sector has another advantage - low prices. So, the minimum cost of rest in a boarding house is from 800 rubles per day for one person. And these are prices during the off-season. But you can get a place at the peak of the season in the private sector for 400 rubles per person per day. You can find anything in the markets. You just need to know what and where to buy. For example, in retail outlets near hotels and sanatoriums, prices are designed specifically for tourists and are almost twice as high as the cost of similar goods in the central market.
