In the vicinity of the Black River for several decades there has been a trout farm, which in the old days provided the entire Black Sea coast of the USSR with fish product. Today, the base is a breeding ground for fish, but it does not work to its full potential.
What is interesting trout farm?
Having visited a trout farm (Abkhazia, Gudauta district), everyone can enjoy amazing landscapes at the source of the Chernaya River (Mchishty). Here, tourists can watch how a powerful river is born, the waters of which boil trout and salmon, actively spawning.
Rushing up the river, you can see a stream flowing from under the cliff. The rock complex of the natural monastery consists of many cells knocked out in stone rock hundreds of years ago. The steep slopes above the Black River, in the region where the trout farm is located (Abkhazia), attract climbers, extreme lovers.
Boxwood has grown on the banks of the river. The grove has relaxation areas in the form of arbors. Here you can dine with freshly caught fish, taste the real Abkhaz khachapuri.
Trout farming in history
Abkhazia, together with all its sights, is a place of constant research by archaeologists and historians. There is plenty of food for research. The Black River Valley is rich in interesting objects that attract tourists, and the trout farm (Abkhazia) is famous for historical facts.
Chernorechensk economy - that is exactly what the fish base was called in the days of the USSR, where they breed elite fish varieties. Experts and scientists from all over the Union came here to conduct research. Trout was produced at an industrial level, and fish was exported. In addition, fish products were delivered to the country's sanatoriums and boarding houses.
During the war, a decline in the economy was noted due to a lack of resources and feed for keeping fish stocks. At the end of hostilities, the production potential increases, but does not restore to its previous level.
Fifteen ponds, in which more than two thousand fish live, are today a trout farm (Abkhazia). How to get to the base? You need to go from Pitsunta to the southeast for no more than 20 minutes. From the large urban center of Gudauta along the main highway M27, behind Hypsta, a few kilometers from the city, you need to turn right and continue straight to the base.
Excursions to the trout base and local attractions
If a savage vacation does not impress you, then go on an excursion tour to the Chernaya River. The program includes a visit to a trout farm, an ancient rock monastery, Polyana Lyhnasht, a temple of the 9th century, considered an architectural monument of medieval Christian architecture.
Climbing the hill above the monastery, you can see the amazing landscape of the Mchishty river valley and even glance at the white peaks of the mountains of the Bzyb Range.
Historians note that the medieval monastery of ascetic monks was discovered by accident and was a real discovery for historians and archaeologists. It is interesting that the information about the complex is found only in one historical publication - the book of Yu. Voronov “In the world of architectural monuments of Abkhazia”.
Another amazing place, near which there is a trout farm (Abkhazia), is Polyana Lyhnashta with the temple complex of the same name. The construction dates back to the X century. Once upon a time there was an ancient pagan temple, as historians say. The general ensemble of the complex, a stone fence and elements of the interior decoration have survived to this day. To the left of the temple you can see the ruins of the brick walls of the chapel, erected during the Abkhaz revolution.
Why visit a fish farm
By choosing such an offer, the tourist wins: for a low price, only 600 rubles (the cost of the tour), the client receives excursion services, entrance tickets to tourist sites.
The tour lasts from 9:30 to 18:00 and is held weekly on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
An excursion tour to the trout farm (Abkhazia) is one of the most entertaining trips. Boxwood thickets, cultural and architectural monuments of history and nature, rock monasteries - all you have to see on the way to the trout farm, and in addition to visit the fish farm itself and get acquainted with the history of its formation and role in the life of the Abkhazians during the years of the Soviet Union.
Tourists who come here should visit the trout farm. Abkhazia (photos demonstrate this) is an extraordinarily beautiful place, besides everyone here can try to catch fish, and submit the catch for cooking. King fish cooked with vegetables and seasoned with spices, and in addition a glass of wine - what could be better? All this will provide Abkhazia, a trout farm. Reviews of satisfied tourists confirm that this is exactly the place that should be on the traveler's map.