The favorite city of the inhabitants of the Soviet Union, Gagra, remains the most popular and one of the most expensive places in Abkhazia to this day. In addition, this city is only 20 minutes' drive from the Black Sea pearl of Sochi.
It is in Gagra that you can admire the wonderful landscapes and beautiful nature of Abkhazia. Located in a forested area, the city is literally buried in greenery in winter and summer. Due to the mountainous terrain, Gagra has a humid and warm climate, since the mountains do not allow cold northern winds to pass through.
Gagra - attractions and entertainment
This city has a lot to see. The royal colonnade rises above the main square of the city, which has been recognized as the symbol of Gagra. Near Lake Ritsa is the famous dacha of I. V. Stalin - today it is a memorial museum of Abkhazia.
The Seaside Park, founded by order of the Prince of Oldenburg, stretches along the entire coastal zone of Old Gagra. Vacationers love to stroll around this wonderful place in the evenings, especially when magnolias are blooming here, filling the air with a delicate aroma. After a calm walk in the park, you can go for dinner at the cozy Gagripsh restaurant, which is located under the slender palm trees of the Primorsky Park.
Tourists who are fond of diving should definitely dive near the coast and admire the remains of an ancient Roman city that rests on the Black Sea bottom. If you sail along the coastline by boat or yacht, you can even see the ruins of some towers and walls that protrude from the water. There is also a small but wonderful water park in Gagra, which is very popular with both children and adults. Quite reasonable prices, amazing slides and clean pools will give the whole family a lot of positive emotions and make your vacation mobile, fun and unforgettable.
Despite the fact that the city was badly damaged both during the Second World War and in the period 1992-1993, people did not stop loving Gagra. The resort is constantly developing, new hotels and sanatoriums, bars and restaurants, various places for entertainment are being built. Many are afraid to go to Abkhazia only because this republic is still considered a troubled region, but the authorities assure that there is no reason for excitement, and resort cities are happy to receive tourists with open arms.
