Fabulous Abkhazia is located at the junction of the Black Sea and the Caucasus Mountains, which has led to its unique landscapes: picturesque gorges, sea coast, fast mountain rivers, oleanders and palm trees.
Abkhazia does not occupy a very large territory, but it boasts an amazing combination of climatic conditions - from eternal snows in the mountains to subtropics on the coast. People come here to swim in the sea, take exciting excursions and try the maximum number of delicious dishes, washed down with the best wines.
The capital of Abkhazia is Sukhum. It is both a port on the Black Sea and one of the best balneological resorts. Sukhum is located on the shore of a wide bay, it is buried in the emerald green of parks and gardens. To see the magnificent panorama of the city, you need to climb to the top of the Sukhum Mountain. The sights of Sukhum include the ruins of an ancient fortress of the X century, the Bagrat castle, erected in the late X - early XI centuries, the ruins of the Kelasur monastery of the Middle Ages.
The second most beautiful city of Abkhazia is New Athos, it can also be called the most picturesque on the entire Black Sea coast. From the north, the city is closed by mountains, which protects it from cold winds, so the climate here is mild and the sea is warm. The most memorable building of New Athos is the New Athos Cathedral, located at the foot of Mount Athos. If you climb the Iverskaya Mountain, you can see the ruins of an ancient temple and an ancient fortress, and under the mountain and in the vicinity of New Athos there are karst caves.
Gagra bears the title of the warmest city in Abkhazia. You can even find date or coconut palms here. There is a park in Gagra, which displays about 1000 plants from different parts of the world.
If you want to get into the kingdom of the sea, sun and pines, you need to go to Pitsunda. The cape of this city is famous for its ancient pine grove. Among the sights, one can single out a temple of the 10th century, which has preserved wonderful frescoes, or a historical and architectural reserve.
In Abkhazia, one can not only rest and restore health, but also engage in mountain tourism. There are many routes for this, for example, along the Bzyb karst massif. The karst plateau stretches for 10 kilometers, and from its top a stunning panorama of the Agepsta, Arabica, Acetuka mountains and the Gagra ridge opens up.
In general, Abkhazia is a unique and delightful nature, original and vibrant culture, hospitable and cordial inhabitants, ancient history. All this makes a vacation in this corner of the earth unforgettable.
