The city of Pitsunda is located in a beautiful place in Abkhazia. Thousands of tourists annually come to these parts to enjoy nature, silence, breathe in the fresh sea air. The central place here is Cypress Alley, it is not difficult to book a cottage, you can do this in advance.
Abkhazia Pitsunda
The city of Pitsunda was founded in the distant VI century BC by merchants from the ancient Greek Miletus. Pitius - the city was named after relict pines, which grow only in the Colchis Valley (in this area). In the 1st century, Christianity reigned in Abkhazia, and Pitsunda was the center from where the teachings of Christ spread throughout the Caucasus. The Pitsunda Church of the Assumption of the Mother of God of the X-XI century is still preserved, it is still operating, it receives hundreds of pilgrims and tourists. It hosts services, concerts of organ music.
In the last century, in the 60s, the Soviet government decided to equip a resort area in Pitsunda. The purpose of its existence is not only treatment, sanatorium and resort services, but also just the relaxation of Soviet citizens on the sea coast. The city has been built many hotels, chic restaurants, equipped beaches on the sea coast. In the Soviet Union, the resorts of Abkhazia were considered the most prestigious and in demand. Today, in Pitsunda, the doors of hotels and resorts for vacationers are also open. The Cypress Alley, where cozy private hotels are located, is waiting for its guests. Everyone who rested in local cottages responds with warmth and love about the days spent here.
The air in Pitsunda is really magical, it is filled with the smells of tar and pine needles. Relict pine forests cover an area of 200 hectares, which ensures a clean supply of oxygen all year round.
Resort Climate
The climate in the resort of Pitsunda is subtropical. There is no cold winter here. The average winter temperature is 3-5 degrees above zero. Spring and autumn are warm enough: 15-20 degrees. Summer is hot - 27-35 degrees above zero. Precipitation most often occurs in winter (rain). Year-round warm and mild climate allows you to constantly bloom and bear fruit to various plants. So already in February-March, mimosa blooms, and on New Year's Eve everyone is waiting for Abkhazian sweet tangerines, which no overseas fruit can compare with.
You can relax in Pitsunda all year round. Those who gather here should take into account that the rainiest month is January, and August is the hottest. Humidity reaches an average of 85 percent. Despite all these factors, high in the mountains of the Caucasus there are glaciers that never melt. Vacationers leave wonderful photos under palm trees where snow-capped peaks can be seen in the background.
Cottages on the Cypress Alley
Pitsunda Resort welcomes thousands of tourists every season, and everyone can choose their location to taste and afford. Someone prefers big hotels, and someone likes small cozy courtyards. St. Cypress Alley is just for those who love the peace and quiet of the private sector. Cottages "Cypress" are located in a guarded, closed area. Vacationers can rent here 2 or 3-bed rooms with all amenities.
The village is located five minutes from the center, where the entire infrastructure is presented: shops, a mini market, promenade, restaurants, bars, cafes, discos. If you want to improve your health, you can go to Gagra, in the balneological hospital there is an opportunity to take hydrogen sulfide baths.
There are excursion bureaus at every step in Pitsunda, and if there is a desire to go on an excursion to any point in Abkhazia, it will not be difficult, buses will pick you up directly from the Cypress Alley.
Reviews
According to the notes of vacationers, it becomes clear that the most attractive place in Pitsunda is the Cypress Alley. Reviews written by tourists convincingly prove this. What are they reasoning about? If you want to actively relax - go to the city center, discos and bars are open for you. After the fun, of course, you need to rest and relax, and there is nothing better than Cypress Alley. When you get to your cottage , tired, you can crash into bed, and no one will disturb you, in peace and quiet you can rest as much as you like. The feeling is that you are in a dense fir forest, the air is simply fragrant.
Families with children have a rest here, everyone likes cosiness and tranquility on the territory. Kids quickly make friends and have a great time. All together with their parents go to the beach, which is located within walking distance, they buy fresh fruits at the local market, enjoy the beauty of nature.
Travel lovers often go on excursions, they manage to explore many attractions. You don’t have to go far to arrange a trip, the bus picks them up right on Cypress Alley. In the evenings they share their impressions with their neighbors. According to vacationers' reviews on all sites, Cypress Alley receives well-deserved ratings of "4" and "5".
Excursions in Abkhazia
What do vacationers in Abkhazia want to see first of all? Introducing the top most interesting programs:
- Alpine lake Ritsa.
- New Athos (Anacopia).
- The capital of Apsny. The city of Sukhum.
- Evening Gagra.
- The village of Kaman.
- Jipping (Lake Ritsa + Gegsky Falls).
- Jipping. The whole ricin route is 5 in 1!
- Horse walks along the picturesque Caucasian gorges.
- Rafting (rafting on the Bzyb river).
- Car-walking routes.
- The Golden Ring of Abkhazia.
- Relax tour.
- Diving.
- Paragliding.
- Sea fishing.
- River fishing.
- Pitsunda. Organ concert in the temple.
Tourism development
Pitsunda is a great place to spend a vacation. In these paradises, people do not just relax. The proximity of the sea, mountain air, the smell of pine needles and fir resin, the gentle sun - all this allows you to get such a charge of vivacity, energy, which will be enough for the entire upcoming working period. Those who wish to improve their health also go to these parts. Mud, hydrogen sulfide baths, mineral springs help many get rid of long-standing ailments or relieve chronic diseases.
Of course, Abkhazia attracts tourists with its amazing nature. The cypress alley in Pitsunda is the highlight of the city, and everyone who has already been here is dreaming of coming back here. Sea water on local beaches is considered the cleanest on the entire Black Sea coast.
Local authorities are striving to develop tourism in every possible way; more and more mini-hotels are being built in the private sector. Small cozy cottages are more popular. It is in such villages as Cypress Alley that people feel their unity with nature. Enjoy your stay.
Cypress Alley. Lazarevskoye
The Pizunda Cypress Alley has a “sister” by name. Where else is such a combination of words? In the search engine you can find the query "Cypress Alley in Lazarevsky." What is this object? You will also find it on the Black Sea coast. Guest House "Cypress Alley" is located in the Sochi Lazarevsky district, right in the center. Among tourists, it is already popular. The central beach can be reached in 5-7 minutes. The road stretches along shady alleys through the Culture Park in a straight path, without descents and ascents. The hotel has 2 and 3 bed rooms with all amenities. The hotel also provides guests with parking for cars, a barbecue area, shuttle services, washing machines. Restaurants and bars are nearby. "Cypress Alley" is happy all year round for its guests.