Abkhazia is a land that has everything necessary to be called a paradise. There is a magnificent subtropical climate, there is a sea, rivers full of fish, mountains and forests inhabited by bears, red deer, roe deer, wild boars and other animals.
In addition, there are very hospitable and hospitable people, so for lovers of beauty and comfort, a vacation in Abkhazia will be a real paradise . Pensions, motels and hotels are ready to receive their guests 300 days a year - this is how much time the warm season "lives" here.
History of the region
On the territory of Abkhazia, the sites of primitive people dating back to the Lower Paleolithic era were found, but the real heyday of this region occurred during the reign of the Greeks, which lasted from the 4th century BC. e. The largest city on this territory was Dioskuriada. From 63 BC e. rule passed to the Romans, and soon the largest policy was soon used to exile Christians.
In the early Middle Ages, the territory passed into the possession of Byzantium, and Christianity became the main religion. Only in the 4th century did the gradual formation of the Abkhazian kingdom begin, which flourished in the 7th century, and complete independence from the Caliphate and Byzantium came in the 8th century under Leon II.
That time can be judged by the preserved sights, such as the Bagrat citadel in Sukhumi or the Anakopia fortress. An earlier period is represented by the pagan temple on Mount Napra.
Today, this resort region welcomes its guests with quality service and comfortable rooms - this is modern Abkhazia. Pensions ("all inclusive", "buffet") are the most popular holiday destinations for the most experienced tourist.
"Cote d'Azur"
Travelers who want to feel surrounded by a tropical jungle will enjoy a picturesque park with exotic plants located on the territory of Old Gagra. In the center of it is the Cote d'Azur pension (Abkhazia).
20 meters from the sea 2 three-story buildings with 77 rooms are comfortably located, among which:
- One-room double with balconies and without them, with a bathroom, satellite TV, refrigerator, bath and air conditioning.
- Double junior suites for 2 persons with sea view.
- Two double rooms from the category of "apartments" with a jacuzzi, hairdryer, bathroom, bath accessories, refrigerator, air conditioning and a balcony.
The presence of the beach and developed infrastructure make the "Cote d'Azur" (Abkhazia) a pleasant place to spend a vacation with the whole family. Guests are expected here:
- outdoor pool (fresh water);
- a buffet-style dining room, and for those who do not wish to leave the beach, there is a summer cafe;
- SPA center;
- table tennis;
- Attractions for children and adults;
- playground;
- game room with animators and a tutor (for a fee);
- parking lot (for a fee).
During relaxation, you can restore strength with the help of SPA procedures and special programs, such as a Turkish bath, sauna, massages of various directions - from relaxing to lymphatic drainage. Like many other boarding houses in Abkhazia, this hotel offers affordable prices - from 750 rubles at the beginning of the holiday season and up to 3000 at its height.
"Solar"
Tourists who prefer the aromas of exotic flowers with the healing air of a pine forest will be welcome in the small village of Cold River, located on the slope of the Gagra Range. It is here that on the territory of 105 hectares is the sanatorium "Solnechny" (Abkhazia). Pensions (all inclusive, buffet) are a frequent occurrence in this resort.
In a 12-story building with an elevator, guests expect:
- block rooms - 2 for each with a common entrance hall, where there is a toilet, a bathroom and a refrigerator;
- each room has a sea-side balcony;
- TV in the lobby on the floor;
- hot water is supplied on schedule.
This pension is suitable for families, as it has its own equipped beach, a beautiful large park, rooms with additional furniture and a physiotherapy unit for both adults and children. It offers a dining room with three meals a day on a buffet basis, a bar and a cafe on the beach. On the territory there is a shop where you can buy hygiene products and products, a pharmacy, a dance floor and a billiard room. Vacation prices range from 1050 rubles in May to 1500 at the height of the season.
"Dolphin"
A truly family vacation can be spent in Pitsunda. An excellent choice of location will be the hotel "Dolphin" 3 *. The boarding house has both a three-story main building and separate cottages. Here vacationers expect:
- 37 standard double rooms with balconies, shower, air conditioning, TV, bath amenities and refrigerator;
- 6 Suite Studio rooms of 2 rooms with a balcony, upholstered furniture, bedside tables, dressing table, refrigerator, bathroom and air conditioning;
- in a large cottage on the 1st floor there is a hall, a bathroom, a kitchen, and on the second - 3 bedrooms and a bathroom, upholstered furniture, stove, refrigerator, 2 TVs;
- in a small cottage on the 1st floor there is a hall, a kitchen, a bathroom, on the second - 2 bedrooms and a bathroom, household appliances, upholstered furniture, TV.
Hotel "Dolphin" 3 - boarding house located in the first line from the sea. A playground is equipped for children, there is an indoor pool. For active people there are sports fields and a fitness center. Those who want to restore health can visit the steam room, sauna, enjoy a relaxing massage.
Boxwood Grove
The real pearl of Abkhazia is its nature. Mountains, the sea and evergreen parks, groves and forests - this is her calling card. Therefore, when they write about the boarding houses of Abkhazia, only enthusiastic people leave reviews. One of the masterpieces of local nature is a boxwood grove on the seashore, in the middle of which is the rest house of the same name.
In addition to the buffet, this ten-story guesthouse offers:
- 750 fully equipped comfortable rooms, of which single rooms have mountain views, and double rooms have sea and mountain views;
- national cuisine restaurants, a hookah cafe, a lobby bar and a beach cafeteria;
- indoor and outdoor pools (sea water);
- tennis and table tennis;
- badminton;
- billiard room (150 rubles per hour);
- simulators;
- volleyball and football;
- children's room with a tutor (50 rubles per hour).
Adults can enjoy a sauna and aerobics, volleyball and football matches, and children have creative and entertaining programs. Vacationers can choose for themselves medical and cosmetic procedures, among which there are various health categories of bath and shower, massages, clay therapy, physiotherapy and much more.
"Pine Grove"
To visit the relict pine forest, inside which there is a boarding house with palm alleys, is an unforgettable experience. This is how the recreation center “Pine Grove” (Pitsunda) is described, which consists of 2 buildings with rooms, 14 cottages located right on the beach, and 11 houses standing in a tangerine garden. It is an ideal place for a quiet family vacation.
It offers excellent service and developed infrastructure:
- heated outdoor pool;
- bar and disco;
- restaurant of national cuisine;
- bathhouse;
- billiard room;
- gym;
- massage room;
- table tennis;
- volleyball;
- playground.
Vacationers can comfortably spend time on the well-equipped beach, located just 50 meters from the pension. For those who combine relaxation with work, Pine Grove (Pitsunda) provides a conference hall with 120 seats with all the necessary equipment for holding meetings.
Energetik
For parents who prefer an active holiday with their children, the best option would be a boarding house located in the middle of a beautiful subtropical park. This is the hotel "Energetik" (Abkhazia). Pensions ("all inclusive", "buffet") offer a quiet holiday in walking distance from large entertainment centers. Not far from this recreation center there is a water park, attractions and a large market.
The "Energy" includes fifteen-story and three-story buildings, which can accommodate 450 people from June to October. At the disposal of guests:
- dining room with three meals a day on the basis of the "buffet";
- cafe and restaurant;
- tennis and table tennis;
- billiard room;
- badminton and volleyball;
- cinema hall and library;
- slot machines.
For guests wishing to combine relaxation and health care, a massage therapist, cosmetologist, dentist and hairdresser work. The cost of living starts at 1,500 rubles.
"Literary Fund"
If you are planning a family vacation with an additional recovery or recovery, then the best choice of place is Abkhazia, the Literary Fund. The boarding house, in which the famous figures of culture, art and literature previously rested, today continues to welcome its guests.
The location of the sanatorium is unique - on the one hand a view of Lake Inquit, on the other - the sea, and on the third - mountains. It can simultaneously accommodate more than 700 people who are provided with standard rooms in a 14-story main building with an elevator or an improved layout in a new three-story building and a family unit.
Guests expect:
- buffet dining room with 800 seats;
- a bar and beach cafe;
- outdoor pool and tennis courts;
- volleyball courts and badminton;
- gym and billiard room;
- kids club and concert hall;
- children's animation, evening shows and night discos for adults.
The paid services provided by the Literary Fund (boarding house) include medical care, which is carried out by a doctor.
Mussera
Fans of peace and quiet await the sanatorium "Mussera" (Abkhazia). Pensions ("all inclusive", "buffet") with such a good location are not common. The hotel is located on the edge of the Abkhaz coastal reserve, on a hill with views of both the sea and Pitsunda Bay.
In the seventeen-story building with an elevator, guests are greeted by comfortable rooms of various categories. The infrastructure of the boarding house includes:
- heated indoor pool;
- cinema hall;
- dance floor and disco bar;
- sauna and massage room;
- Cafe.
Vacationers here are guaranteed comfort, excellent service and silence.
Bagripsh
One of the most picturesque places is the village of Bagripsh (Abkhazia), located in the gorge of the Gagra Range. Here is the guesthouse of the same name, from the cozy and well-equipped rooms of which offer beautiful views of the sea and mountains.
This recreation center is ideal for families with even very young children, for whom there is a corner with swings and slides near the pool. Lovers of beach tanning can enjoy a cafe with a terrace right on the beach. The dining room has a large selection of dishes based on the "buffet".
For access to the sea in the boarding house “Bagripsh” (Abkhazia) a special tunnel was built, which is convenient for passing with a stroller to the beach.
Holiday season
Despite the fact that there are enough warm days in this beautiful region, the holiday season begins in May and lasts until mid-October. It was during this period that the most fertile sun, the warm sea and the amazing fragrance of flowering plants are here.
In Abkhazia, each guest can find a rest to their liking and reasonable price, and the service in this region is excellent everywhere, like the local cuisine.