10 best resorts in Abkhazia for families with children – which one to choose, photo, description, map
Abkhazia is famous for its clean beaches. An important advantage of resorts: the complete absence of industrial enterprises polluting the environment. In terms of the level of development of tourist infrastructure, the republic today is inferior to the Crimea, the Krasnodar Territory, however, clean warm water, gentle slopes into the sea, magnificent views, hospitality of local residents, affordable prices fully compensate for this weakness.
Gagra
The resort was founded over 2000 years ago. It has changed its name several times. There was a fortress here, it was often destroyed, but the place, like a magnet, attracted the attention of crowned persons. Representatives of the imperial house of the Romanovs were no exception. Before the revolution, the first park was laid here, a palace, a restaurant were built, engineering communications were carried out.
The city survived wars, national conflicts, and in the new century it remains one of the best vacation spots on the Black Sea coast. Many old mansions and Soviet buildings built according to the canons of neoclassicism have been preserved in Gagra. Among the famous sights of the city: an early medieval fortress, a magnificent seaside park, buildings of hospitals, sculptures of Soviet soldiers and mythical ancient characters.
Cozy beaches, cafes, hotels, boarding houses, sanatoriums, rest houses create a special atmosphere in Gagra. Fans of gastronomic tourism specially come to the resort to enjoy home-cooked dishes of national cuisine.
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New Athos
Known as a unique place where Christian shrines are kept. Age of New Athos: at least 17 centuries. Abkhazian defensive structures, including fortress towers and walls, were erected here about 1500 years ago. In the area of New Athos, you can also see the preserved fragments of the coastal Genoese fortifications.
The main attraction of the city is the monastery, whose history is closely connected with the Romanov dynasty. The imperial family contributed funds for the construction of its buildings, the laying of engineering communications, and landscaping. Today, on the territory of New Athos, the monastery is open for visiting by believers. There are museums in the city. One of them is located on the territory of the state dacha, where I.V. Stalin.
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Picunda
The settlement relatively recently acquired the status of a city, but its history goes back more than 2000 years. On the territory of Pitsunda, fragments of ancient buildings and structures have been preserved. Before the city became part of the Ottoman Empire, a large number of Christian churches were built here. After joining the Russian Empire in Pitsunda, the construction of a monastery and Orthodox churches began.
In the Soviet period, multi-storey boarding houses were erected here. Pitsunda entered the history of domestic, international cinema thanks to films shot in the village for children and adults. On the territory of the city today there are relic trees, sand and pebble beaches, ancient ruins, numerous sculptures dedicated to the sea, the characters of ancient myths.
Here you can see the figure of Medea – a monument to a very controversial heroine. Why are her images often found in Black Sea resorts? The answer is simple: according to the legends, the sorceress lived somewhere here and helped the Argonaut heroes to steal the Golden Fleece.
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Tsandrypsh
The foundation of the settlement is closely connected with the history of the princes of the Tsanba family. The dynasty is mentioned in ancient sources, but there are versions that the first settlement on this site existed before the emergence of ancient states. Tsandrypsh was renamed Gantiadi in the last century.
Under this Georgian name, he entered the post-war history of the USSR. In the 90s, the former Abkhazian name was returned to the village, but today the pace of tourism development in Tsandrypsha has significantly decreased. The main part of the settlement is occupied by houses and recreation centers, small private boarding houses. On the territory of the resort you can see fragments of a Christian church built at the dawn of the Middle Ages.
Here is the famous state dacha of I.V. Stalin's “Cold River”, Soviet buildings erected according to the canons of neoclassicism, unique natural monuments. Lovers of silence and connoisseurs, connoisseurs of Caucasian cuisine prefer to relax in Tsandrypsha.
Gudauta
A small town, where there is no public transport, attracts attention with its cozy atmosphere and relatively low prices for Black Sea resorts. Small pebble beaches dominate here. If young travelers are fond of history, they will be interested in visiting the Ambar Museum and the Abazgia Museum-Reserve, where you can see ancient weapons, musical instruments, household items of the Abkhazians and peoples who lived in this area in ancient times.
Gudauta makes sense to choose for recovery when the child is recommended procedures with salt, sulfur mud. Picturesque nature, clean air, an abundance of green spaces are the visiting card of the city. An important component of recreation in Gudauta is hiking, getting to know the national cuisine, where sweets prepared with the addition of honey take pride of place.
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Sukhum
The capital is famous for its pebbly and sandy beaches with comfortable gentle slopes into the water, hotel complexes that are great for families. The age of the city exceeds 2500 years, and young historians have something to see in it. The well-known sights of the resort include the Sukhumi fortress, the Abkhaz wall, the Beslestsky bridge, the Bagrat castle.
The Abkhaz State Museum contains items made in the times of Ancient Egypt, ancient weapons, jewelry, household items, bones of giant animals. The city is immersed in greenery, walking along its streets, visiting the monkey nursery is a special pleasure. On the Sukhumi embankment there are a lot of various attractions for young fidgets. Rare species of trees, shrubs and flowers grow in the botanical garden and arboretum.
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Alahadzy
The resort village is popular among those who choose budget vacation options. Gagra and Pitsunda are separated from it by 11 kilometers. The pride of Alakhadze (Alahadze): clean pebble, sand and pebble beaches. The village looks cozy, there is no noise, rush, fuss in it. Palm trees, magnolias, pines, cypresses growing on the streets emphasize its peaceful atmosphere.
The beaches of Alakhadza are always spacious. Young fidgets will like the water attractions operating in the coastal area. The village has a good selection of private mini-hotels, guest houses with all amenities. Interesting historical objects are also located here: fragments of ancient buildings built more than a thousand years ago.
Musser
For many adults, the protected area is associated with the KGB and Stalin. In Soviet times, the first persons of the USSR and high-ranking officials rested in the village. Today, access to the elite boarding house of the same name is open to parents with children who want to spend their holidays in an ecologically clean place, because there are no production facilities near Mussera and on its territory.
Dishes in the boarding house, local mini-cafes are prepared exclusively from environmentally friendly products. The village has a market where you can buy everything you need: from souvenirs, bathing accessories to exotic fruits and spices. Rest in Musser has a beneficial effect on health. The village is often chosen by parents whose children suffer from asthma, allergies, and colds.
The main healers for children in the protected area are trees, crystal clear air and the sea. Animators work in the boarding house, there are also sports halls, tennis and badminton grounds. Mussera is perfect for diving enthusiasts.
Ochamchira
The small town in its architecture is more reminiscent of Italian, Cypriot, Greek settlements. Many ancient defensive structures have been preserved in Ochamchira, so children who are fond of military history will find it doubly pleasant to rest here. They will be able to see the fortress walls, fragments of luxurious Roman baths, the remains of defensive structures.
Ochamchira is one of the most environmentally friendly places in the country. The air of the city is filled with a light aroma of pines. The length of the beaches in Ochamchira is 10 kilometers, cafes and shops are located mainly along the coastal zone. Not far from the city there are: the magnificent Gupsky waterfall, the famous thermal springs of Kyndyg, where you can conduct wellness sessions for the whole family. Healing water helps adults and children suffering from diseases of the skin, cardiovascular, genitourinary, nervous systems, gastrointestinal tract, pathologies of the musculoskeletal system.
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Aguder
The village is not associated with a resort, but you can have a budget vacation with children in it. In Soviet times, scientists from a secret research institute, which dealt with the development of atomic weapons, lived here. At the end of the last – the beginning of this century, the settlement began to decline, but today it is being revived, gaining popularity among tourists. Cafes and shops, magnificent Stalinist houses, sports and playgrounds harmoniously coexist on its streets.
Renting an apartment or a house in Agudzer will not be a problem. Mostly in the village, travelers stay in the private sector. The main value of the settlement: beaches, magnificent nature. Tourists call Smetsky Park the heart of Agudzera. The arboretum is named after a Russian philanthropist, a timber merchant, at whose expense a temple and a sanatorium were built in the city before the revolution. The air in Agudzer is favorable for the treatment of lung diseases. The village does not impress with a variety of entertainment. Silence reigns here, the singing of birds, the flora of the subtropics.