What to see in Abkhazia

The Republic of Abkhazia opens for tourists the best opportunities. There you can swim in the clear sea, sunbathing on nearly deserted beaches, enjoy delicious local barbecue and wine. And in Abkhazia there are many interesting and beautiful places, visiting which will leave a lot of impressions and pleasant emotions.

Beach season in Abkhazia begins on may holidays and ends in October. And all the time in the Black sea is nice to swim, and the air temperature is optimal for sunbathing and for long excursions outdoors. And the tourist season in Abkhazia all year round because due to the subtropical climate, the winters are quite mild.

Gagra

Closest to the border with Krasnodar region is the town of Gagra – a favorite vacation spot of the Soviet people. There today very nice and picturesque as the beaches and the city center. Tourists holidaying in Gagra, you can go to a local water Park, stroll through the old part of the city, visit the Park of the Prince of Oldenburg, to go to Lekarskou gorge or climb the mountain Mamzyshha.

Pitsunda

In the coastal village of Pitsunda also has its attractions, for example, the pride of the Republic - the relict grove of Pitsunda. Its area is 200 hectares and a length of 7 km from this village is the easiest way to go on the Gega waterfall and lake Rico is one of the most picturesque and beautiful places of Abkhazia.

New Athos

In New Athos, besides the beautiful beaches, you can enjoy a stroll surrounded by green Park with a lake, the old railway station, picturesque waterfalls. And to rise in Anakopia citadel and the new Athos monastery, or to go down to the local stalactite caves.

Sukhum

And, of course, deserves special attention the city of Sukhum, the capital of Abkhazia. For tourists there are open a wonderful Botanical garden and apery, Kamany monastery of St John Chrysostom, Public art gallery, the theatre and other places.