Abkhazia with its uncrowded beaches, clean sea and a huge number of attractions is a real "tidbit" for Russian tourists. In addition, to visit this country, it is not at all necessary to have a passport and fly by air.
What is the best city to choose for a vacation in Abkhazia?
A significant part of Russians who come to Abkhazia with or without children do not want to make long journeys and stay in two cities close to the border with Russia - Pitsunda and Gagra. In addition, there is a very strange opinion that in summer the sea is clean only on their beaches, which is completely untrue.
A large crowd of tourists in recent years has turned these two cities into copies of Adler, Sochi, and other tourist places already in Russia, where there is literally nowhere for an apple to fall on the beach. In Pitsunda and Gagra, it is almost impossible to feel the flavor of this country with its semi-wild landscapes, unique architecture and much more.
If you want to really take a break from the noise and din, go at least to New Athos or to the capital of Abkhazia, the city of Sukhum. The first, a relatively small city, is perfect for the older generation with its old monastery and numerous churches, and the second - for families with children, couples and just companies.
What is the best way to organize your vacation in Abkhazia?
The best hotels in Sukhum are the Viva Maria hotel located in the very center of the old city, as well as the Hotel Sukhum and Hotel Inter-Sukhum located on the picturesque embankment. In addition to excellent service, their great advantage is a beautiful view of the Black Sea, as well as proximity to the main attractions of the Abkhaz capital. Of course, these central hotels are not the cheapest, so you can look for quite comfortable places in small guesthouses or private hotels. In the small town of New Athos, you can also find the best place to stay, according to the size of the vacationer's wallet and his preferences.
The catering industry does not lag behind the hotel industry of Abkhazia. For example, on the territory of Sukhum there is one of the oldest restaurants in the city - "Nartaa", the owners of which have been keeping culinary traditions for many decades. You can also have a great meal in the Amra restaurant, a comfortable cafe at the Aytar Hotel and in Patskhe Guma, located in the Abkhaz capital.
Numerous travel companies are located on the embankment next to the PrivO sanatorium. Here you can buy organized tours to Blue Lake, Lake Ritsa, to the holy places of New Athos, to the Pitsunda Nature Reserve, to the Geksky waterfall and to many other attractions. Some travel agencies also organize visits to more remote places - the dead city of Tkuarchal, Lake Amtkel, Bedia temple, and also gather groups for rafting down the Kodor River. The latter options are more suitable for families without small children, since the road to them will take up to 5 hours along a mountainous and very bumpy road.
