Thanks to the Internet, now planning your vacation in any corner of the world is the most trifling matter. It is just as easy to decide for yourself where and how to relax in Abkhazia - the most popular corner of Transcaucasia, which is famous for its beautiful nature, amazing cuisine and original culture. Therefore, if before the trip we analyze the available reviews about holidays in Abkhazia, we can conclude: it will be simply fabulously beautiful.
Choose a time to travel to Abkhazia
When choosing a trip to Abkhazia, first of all, attention should be paid to its subtropical Mediterranean climate, due to the coastal position of the region and the presence of high mountain ranges in it. Due to this climate, winter in Abkhazia is considered the warmest in the entire Caucasus, since its temperature averages + 5-10 0 . Moreover, the weather in the region is extremely nasty due to increased humidity and constant piercing wind coming from the sea. And only in the mountains can there be snowfalls and a slight minus temperature. In spring, the weather in Abkhazia is changeable - one day in the morning there can be heavy rainfall, and at noon there will not be a single cloud in the sky. But at this time of the year there is no wind, and the sea only sometimes storms. And the air temperature in the spring months is pleasant: in March it reaches about +15 0 , and in April - +20 0 .
Summer in this region begins in May and lasts until September. It is this time that tourists advise to choose for a trip to Abkhazia. After all, if you analyze their reviews about holidays in Abkhazia in the summer and at other times of the year, you can see that the majority advises going there in May-September. Moreover, lovers of sunshine should go for a vacation in July and August, when the air temperature is approximately +35 0 , and for those who cannot tolerate the heat, it is better to choose May, June and September when the average air temperature is + 20-25 0 True, swimming in the sea in May will not succeed, but it will be possible to devote all the time to sightseeing, and in September it will be quite comfortable to swim in the sea, because in August it will warm up well, so that its water temperature will be as much as +26 0 .
But in the fall, judging by the reviews of vacationers about holidays in Abkhazia, it is better not to go there, especially in November, when rains, thunderstorms and storms will continue without end and edge, and the air temperature in October and November will not be the most pleasant and will be +15 0 .
Reviews about holiday homes in Abkhazia
Having chosen the time of visiting the region, you can begin to choose a place where you can relax. Moreover, if you want to relax and be closer to the sea, it is better to choose one of the holiday homes or boarding houses for relaxation. Most of them are located in the resort part of Gagra, which allows tourists to find a lot of entertainment for the whole vacation, no matter how long it is. The average price in such boarding houses usually varies between 2500 rubles per room, however you can find a room for yourself both cheaper and more expensive, depending on proximity to the sea, the situation in the room and the offered range of services.
Judging by the reviews of holidays in Abkhazia, one of the best holiday homes in Gagra are Chegen, Energetik, Abazashta-Apsny, Radiant, San Marino and Cote d'Azur. Here you can not only rent a room, but also get good food, go to a disco, both in the holiday home itself and in the club of the resort town, which there are a whole bunch for every taste and color, as well as just lie on the beach, where convenience of vacationers there are sun loungers and parasols. If you go to Gudauta, then you know: in the very center of the town there is an excellent Pearl pension, where you can eat in the dining room, play volleyball, splash on the beach, and then relax in the park next to which this holiday home is located. In addition, in Pitsunda, experienced tourists recommend staying in boarding houses "Boxwood Grove" and "Pine Grove", in the village of Gechrips there is an excellent holiday house "Laguna" and boarding house "Gech", near the Gagra Range you can relax in boarding house "Bagrips" with New Athos Falls you can settle in the wonderful Waterfall Vacation Home.
Reviews about hotels of Abkhazia
If you want to get maximum comfort, judging by the reviews of the best holidays in Abkhazia, you should choose one of the hotels as your vacation destination. Of course, the prices in them will not be as affordable as in boarding houses and rest homes, but the service there will be at the highest level. So, below we give the five best hotels that will allow you to relax on the highest level, as in addition to comfortable rooms, they offer guests a range of services.
- At the Amran Hotel you can relax in the indoor and outdoor heated swimming pool, relax in the spa, have a picnic in the fresh air thanks to the existing barbecue grill, and enjoy adult relaxation while children frolic in the playground.
- Apsuana Rose Boutique Hotel is famous for the fact that you can hire a nanny for your child there, which is in great demand, judging by the reviews of Abkhazia with children, in which all parents advise to relax in this place in order to be alone with each other and arrange for themselves Honeymoon.
- Hotel "Honey" allows you to relax, as within, enjoying delicious food and dancing in the restaurant, as well as excellent views of the summer terrace, located on the roof, as well as go on various excursions organized by his administration.
- Club Hotel "Dolphin" does provide a whole range of services, because there is a cinema, massage room, indoor pool, gym, Russian bath, Finnish sauna, tennis courts, a playground and many more places for a great pastime.
- Hotel Villa Aquavisi is famous for its high-class room service, unique views from the windows of Gagra and the Black Sea, excellent playgrounds and a games room, a library with interesting books and a restaurant with excellent cuisine.
Review of rest in the private sector of Abkhazia
Those who want to relax with maximum savings, it is best to choose a place to stay in the private sector of Abkhazia or check into a guest house. Here you can find a home in the range of 600-800 rubles, which will save money on other entertainment, and at the same time live in comfort and coziness. Of course, in such cases you will have to cook yourself or you will need to go to eat in restaurants or cafes, but thanks to this it will be possible to independently plan your daily diet, and not obey the established menu of holiday homes, hotels and pensions. And most importantly, such private houses are simply buried in the greenery of trees and flowers, which their owners lovingly grow. And the best among private sector homes are:
- Svetlana Uzunyan's house, located in the center of Gagra, 70 meters from the sea;
- the house of Beslan and Nona Argun, which is located in a cozy area of āāGudauta and is located 250 meters from the sea;
- the house of Nikolai and Oksana Mamed-Ogly, located right next to the "Tricky Market" of Gagra and 200 meters from the sea;
- the house of Tatyana Kuznecheva, which stands in a quiet residential area of āāGudauta, 100 meters from the sea;
- House of the Davityan family, which is located next to the supermarket and balneotherapy center of Gagra, 600 meters from the sea.
Reviews about holidays with children
If you decide to travel with your whole family, it will be important to read reviews about holidays in Abkhazia with children in order to know exactly where to settle and how to organize a trip. Most tourists are inclined to believe that with kids it is better to relax in the private sector, where peace, tranquility and comfort always reign, which means that no one can disturb their sleep, day or night. But with older children it will already be possible to settle in a hotel, where they can be temporarily left to their own devices on the playground in order to indulge in āadultā entertainment at that time.
The main thing is that there is no need to panic that the children will have nothing to do in Abkhazia, since they will have something to do here. As soon as they go to the beach, they can immediately swim on bananas and tablets, jump on a trampoline and take a walk with their parents on a sea boat. Outside the beach, they will be able to walk in the playgrounds, play with cars in automatic control and ride on excursion trains. And if time and money allow, then a child can have a real holiday by bringing it to Sochi Park, which is called Russian Disneyland, where certainly every child will be truly happy.
Reviews of catering places in Abkhazia
And now you finally decided where to go to Abkhazia for a vacation with children. Reviews of various places of catering in this case, however, are even more important to analyze than opinions about the place of residence. And if you go without kids, you canāt help but mark in your moleskine where to go to eat in Abkhazia in order to enjoy the cuisine of this amazing region. And best of all, unusual restaurants and cafe-bars, which are enough in this unrecognized republic, are suitable for these purposes, and cozy patsakhs are kitchens in the courtyard of Abkhazian houses, where the most hearty, delicious and, most importantly, inexpensive dishes of national cuisine are prepared. And the best ones are:
- patsha "Abkhazian Yard", which is located in the New Athos park on Swan Lake and allows you to enjoy both delicious food and an impressive view;
- judging by reviews of holidays in Abkhazia, a patsha on a trout farm in the village of Otkhara conquers by the fact that you can taste freshly caught trout cooked right before your eyes;
- Patsha "Rodnik" in the village of Colchis near Gagra is a cozy complex of rural life with delicious homemade food;
- patsakha "Zhoekvara", located in Old Gagra, allowing you to enjoy food in the fortress of Abaata, whose architecture is completely similar to medieval.
Reviews on the nature of Abkhazia
It is also very important to remember carefully the reviews of tourists about rest in Abkhazia in nature, because it is precisely its picturesque landscapes that make this region so popular among vacationers. So, wanting to fully appreciate the beauty of nature, you should definitely visit several places, a visit to which will be remembered for a lifetime.
Be sure to look at Lake Ritsa, located in the Ritsinsky Reserve and surrounded by mountains on all sides. There you can take plenty of pictures, enjoy the scenery, and then have a bite to eat in a cozy cafe right on the lake. Dungeon lovers will be interested in visiting the New Athos Cave, located next to the New Athos Monastery, which is divided into several rooms with its own characteristics and unique charm. Those who want to feel the full power of Mother Nature can go to the Gegsky waterfall, the height of which is as much as 70 meters, so when its water breaks off a cliff, it immediately turns into a cloud of water dust. And finally, the most avid tourists who are ready to take a good walk should definitely look into the Valley of Lakes, where you can see as many as five lakes, the beauty of which is simply breathtaking.
Reviews of the sights of Abkhazia
Getting acquainted with the reviews of vacationers about holidays in Abkhazia, one can not help but analyze the opinions about the attractions of this region, of which there are a huge number. But you wonāt get around all of them, so youāll have to choose such remarkable places that will definitely not leave anyone indifferent.
To touch on domestic history, you can look at the Stalin cottage, which is located on top of a mountain near Lake Ritsa. There you can not only learn about how Stalin spent time relaxing in the country, but also enjoy fantastic views. Also, in order to feel the history of the region, you should look into the Great Pitiunt Historical and Architectural Reserve, which is located in Pitsunda and is famous for its temple of the Apostle Andrew the First-Called, where organ music concerts are often held. And finally, itās worth a glimpse into the Kaman shrines located near Sukhumi in the village of Kaman, which are famous for the burial of the holy martyr Basilisk, which is why a healing spring appeared near them that could cure any disease.
Reviews about the beaches of Abkhazia
Also, deciding with the help of reviews about holidays in Abkhazia with children where to go, to sunbathe and swim with the greatest pleasure, you should look at the opinions about the beaches of this region. So, the best among them are:
- Sinop beach on the coast of Sukhumi, where the sea is calm and shallow, so that you can relax with your kids there;
- the quiet KƤlasur beach in Sukhumi is suitable for those who do not like crowds and want to enjoy unity with nature;
- The central beach of New Gagra will appeal to those who love a storm of relaxation and fun, so there is always a lot of youth and a lot of entertainment for every taste;
- the beaches of Pitsunda Bay will appeal to those who value the beauty of landscapes the most, because surrounded by a pine grove and mountains, they simply cannot but sink into the heart.
Reviews about entertainment in Abkhazia
Well, and finally, it doesnāt matter if you look at reviews about holidays in Abkhazia in a private house belonging to the natives of the region, or in a sanatorium, boarding house or hotel, there are several places for entertainment in this wonderful state that any tourist is obliged to visit.
- The Abkhaz Drama Theater will delight not only with interesting performances and performances, but also with its design. It is not in vain that it is considered the most beautiful building in Sukhumi, and the fountain with griffins in front of it immediately attracts the eye.
- The mosaic labyrinth in the center of Gagra will also bring tourists a lot of joyful moments, it will be possible to walk, relax and take a series of original pictures in it.
- Art lovers will certainly appreciate the State Art Gallery of Sukhumi, consisting of hundreds of beautiful sculptures and canvases.
- Judging by the numerous reviews about holidays in Abkhazia, one canāt also pass by the monkey nursery in Sukhumi, where even adults become children for a short while who cannot help but delight in meeting with the charming monkeys, of which there are about 300 species.
- And, finally, it is necessary to approach the sculpture of a diver in Pitsunda, which is a cult place in Abkhazia and symbolizes the unity of nature and man.