Save vivid memories of the days spent on the shore of the gentle sea will help not only photographs, but also various souvenirs bought during your vacation. So, what should you pay attention to when going to Sochi and Abkhazia?
Instructions
Step 1
A trip to the Black Sea coast cannot be imagined without buying local souvenirs and cute trinkets that would remind you of a carefree summer vacation on winter evenings. Souvenir shops in Sochi and Adler are traditionally replete with a variety of "sea" souvenirs. Literally on every corner, tourists will find tents where you can buy shells, dried sea urchins and stars, figurines of fish and dolphins. Various stationery, magnets, flags, key rings, pendants, caps, T-shirts and dishes with images of city attractions and symbols of the past Olympics are popular. Local delicacies will become a universal gift for friends and colleagues: Krasnodar tea, high-mountain chestnut honey, adjika, various desserts based on fruits and nuts, jam from young pine cones, herbal preparations and real Kuban wine. In Sochi, there are several specialized shops selling original drinks "Kuban Wines" and "Dionis".
Step 2
Not so long ago, neighboring Abkhazia was added to the list of the most visited holiday destinations by Russians. Inexpensive service, excellent natural and climatic conditions, the absence of a language barrier make the resorts of this country an excellent alternative to the Far Abroad. Souvenirs from Abkhazia in many ways resemble everything that can be bought at Russian Black Sea resorts. However, if you search carefully, you can find interesting and unique gizmos. So, for example, in addition to a variety of trinkets imitating shells and other seafood, on the counters of souvenir shops you can find very cute handmade jewelry, ceramics, sabers and daggers. The country's special pride is wicker furniture and accessories made of vines and boxwood. Also worth looking at are edible treats such as juicy seasonal fruits, aromatic spice sets, medicinal herbs, tea, coffee, tangerine juice and traditional pastries. The best surprise for gourmets is natural Abkhaz honey with nuts, feijoa and fig confitures, and, of course, the famous local cheese suluguni and adjika, which is prepared here according to a special recipe. Homemade winemaking is developed in Abkhazia, however, the purchase of souvenir alcohol should be carried out in specialized stores, where all the products presented have been tested for compliance with quality standards.
