Although the republic is small, the choice of places for recreation is vast. Each city or town has its own pros and cons. Somewhere the rest is more active, with a vibrant nightlife and is suitable for young people, but somewhere it is measured and calm, it will appeal to the elderly and families with children.
A lot of tourist infrastructure remains from the Soviet times. Now new hotels and hotels are being built that meet higher requirements. Old buildings are being restored and beaches are being refined.
Prices in Abkhazia depend on the place of rest; in Gagra they are the highest, although there are the most entertainment in this city.
The most popular resorts for vacationers according to reviews - Gagra, Sukhum, New Athos, Pitsunda and Gudauta.
The information below is collected, after reading which you can decide which resort of Abkhazia to choose for recreation, more complete answers to your questions can be found on the links given in this publication.
When planning your vacation, you will need:
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Where to relax in Abkhazia inexpensively
Gagra is the most popular and most expensive resort in Abkhazia, although prices here are lower than in the Black Sea resorts of Russia.
Accommodation in the most expensive and comfortable hotels such as “Alex Beach Hotel" and "Abaata”In the low season costs from 3500 to 4600 rubles per night per room. In summer, prices skyrocket, especially in July and August; a standard room per day will cost from 8,000 to 9,000 rubles. Information about these and other hotels in Abkhazia can be found on the page of the best hotels by the sea.
In small private hotels you can rent a room for 1500-2200 rubles. Such hotels are quite decent, in them you can eat homemade cuisine prepared by the owners or cook it yourself.
The private sector can be considered from budget options. Conditions are different, you can get into a shabby house with old furniture and amenities on the street, or you can go to a pretty decent estate.
For 600-800 rubles, houses are rented not by the sea, for 1000 rubles and above there is an opportunity to settle in 2-5 minutes from the beach.
Food prices in Gagra also a little more expensive than in other cities. Dinner in an ordinary cafe or restaurant will cost 300-500 rubles. In small eateries, the cost of lunch will be up to 100 rubles.
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It is better to eat in trusted places, this applies to any city in Abkhazia, due to unsanitary conditions, poisoning occurs in some institutions.
New Athos and Gudauta - these are the places where to relax in Abkhazia spending a minimum of money on food and accommodation is quite possible. Economy rooms in mid-range hotels cost from 1100 rubles per day. These hotels have a well-groomed area and are equipped with playgrounds. Prices for suites start at 2500 rubles. Such hotels are located preferably by the sea, or a couple of minutes walk from it.
Renting a house in the private sector of New Athos and Gudauta will cost less, from 500 to 1000 rubles, depending on the conditions and location from the sea.
Food products in stores and on the market are lower than in Gagra. Ordering lunch at a cafe will cost from 250 rubles.
IN Sukhumi there are several high-level hotels, a night stay in a standard room is from 3500 to 5000 rubles, prices depend on the season, the availability of the terrace and the equipment of the room.
In boarding houses and sanatoriums, the cost of a room is from 1800 rubles. Private guesthouses (Guest house) and mini-hotels offer accommodation from 1500 rubles.
IN Pitsunda prices are not lower than in Gagra. The city is surrounded on all sides by relict pine trees, thanks to which the air in the resort is the cleanest. People come here for treatment and recovery. The sea here is considered the cleanest on the coast.
Booking.com will help you find a cheap hotel or mini-hotel in Abkhazia.Here you can also find accommodation in the private sector from the owners.
If you have already decided on a resort by the sea, then we recommend reading about the rest and all the nuances on each of them in more detail:
- Gagra,
- Gudauta,
- Sukhumi,
- New Athos,
- Pitsunda.
Where to relax in Abkhazia with children
For families with children, Pitsunda and Gagra are most suitable. Here is the warmest sea and the cleanest air. Surrounded by a mountain range, these cities have a favorable climate, sunny days all summer, rarely rains.
In Gagra, children will definitely pull you to the water park. There is only one in Abkhazia. The water park will be interesting for both toddlers and older children. For the little ones there is a children's pool with small slides, for teenagers there are higher slides. The extreme zone is designed for adults.
In the summer there is an opportunity to visit the amusement park. It opens in June and runs until mid-September.
Children can also play on the beach, there are various slides and trampolines.
There are few entertainments for children in Pitsunda, but it is best to get healthier here, so families with children are frequent guests here.
In New Athos, little tourists will be impressed by the caves. Stalactites and stalagmites are illuminated with colored lights and create a fabulous atmosphere.
Children will especially like the train, but which you can ride through the halls of the cave, see the underground rivers and lakes. The train leaves every 20 minutes.
It is rather cold and damp in the caves, when going on an excursion, take warm clothes.
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Sukhum is noisier and the least suitable for summer vacations with children. Although there is something to see here: the monkey nursery, the arboretum, the Botanical Garden. Teenagers will love the Sukhum Fortress, the history of which can be found on the spot. Walking through the ruins, boys will imagine themselves as strong knights, and girls as beautiful princesses.
Where to relax in Abkhazia in the summer and how much money to take with you to the sea ⇒
Which resorts to choose for young people
Young people will definitely love Gagra. The nightlife is quite active here. There are many cafes, restaurants and discos along the entire coast. The main concentration of entertainment establishments is located near the Energetik boarding house.
Clubs "Lime" and "Malibu" are popular among young people.
There are also enough excursions and attractions in Gagra. While in Gagra, be sure to visit Lake Ritsa. Located at an altitude of 950 meters, it amazes with its beauty. Around the lake, high mountains are covered with dense forests. Organized excursions go to the lake, there are points of sale for tours throughout the city.
The castle of the Prince of Oldenburg and the fortress of Abaat have been preserved from the historical buildings.
The Gagripsh restaurant is not only the best institution in the city, but also a historical value - the opening of the Gagra resort was held there. Since then, it has become a symbol of the resort.
At any resort in the republic, you will be offered boat trips, diving, paragliding, horseback riding, hiking trails and river rafting. So active tourists will not be bored.
New Athos, Putsunda and Gudauta are quieter and more family-friendly resorts.
In New Athos there is an interesting waterfall, made by human hands, you can learn its history by going on an excursion.
While resting in Pitsunda, go on an excursion to the Blue Lake, it is located in the mountains and has a rich blue color. Visit the interesting Old Mill Museum. It contains exhibits from different eras that were used on the territory of Abkhazia.
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Rest in Abkhazia with treatment
Pitsunda is incomparably the best place in Abkhazia for treatment and recovery. The air here is saturated with volatile needles and has a beneficial effect on the restoration of immunity and protective functions of the body.Combining natural therapies that nature gives us with modern methods, they achieve excellent results.
The local sanatoriums specialize in the treatment of diseases of the respiratory and nervous systems, the circulatory system.
In many medical institutions, water comes from an artesian well. Nutrition, if necessary, dietary.
In summer, the sea heats up to 29 degrees, this temperature allows you to more actively feel the positive effects of sea water and salts. The mineral composition of the water in this area is very rich.
Rest in Abkhazia in the summer - all information about prices for sanatoriums, how to get there, where to stay, etc. ⇒
Pitsunda has sandy and pebble beaches. The subtropical climate in combination with the warm sun gives great benefits to the body. In such a harmonious atmosphere, all stress and fears disappear at once. Returning home, be sure to keep in your memory and soul that state of calm and balance that will accompany you and give you harmony in noisy cities.
As for an independent trip to Abkhazia by car, a separate material will help you get ready for a trip and find out the prices for gasoline, which road, the nuances of crossing the border, where to visit and other moments.
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