Let's take a look at the best beaches in Abkhazia, most of which are sandy spots in the sun. Many tourists are already beginning to be interested in beach vacations in Gagra, Pitsunda, Novy Afon, Sukhumi, but cannot decide where to go this summer, I hope this article will help you make the right choice and have a great time.
The territory is located on the Black Sea coast, between the Caucasian ridge and the Ingur and Psou rivers. The climate here is subtropical, summer lasts more than 6 months a year, the average July temperature is 25-27 °. The length of the sea coast is 210 km. pebble, sandy and pebble-sandy beaches.
The best beaches of Abkhazia are located in the capital Sukhumi, in the cities of Pitsunda, Gagra, in Novy Afon. So it's nice to have a rest where, besides, my separate article on summer vacations in Abkhazia will help you.
Beaches in Gagra
In the city of Gagra, beaches are conventionally divided into two types: the old city and the new city. The total length of the beach coast here is about 60 km. Thanks to the Gagra ridge, which protects the city from strong winds, the sea is always calm here and the air temperature is an order of magnitude higher than in other regions of Abkhazia. One of the best beaches in the city is a pebbly and sandy beach (paid) from the "Solnechny" sanatorium, which is located in the old part of the city.
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The infrastructure here is very developed - sun loungers, umbrellas, changing cabins, showers, toilets, everything is designed for a comfortable stay of tourists. In addition, you can rent any water equipment or use paid attractions.
In the new part of the city, there are the most equipped beaches, mostly they belong to various sanatoriums and boarding houses. For vacationers in these structures, admission is free, that is, it is included in the cost of vouchers.
And for everyone else who wants to swim in the sea and sunbathe on a decent beach, admission is paid. In addition to sun loungers, umbrellas and other accessories for this type of recreation on the beaches there are cozy cafes, restaurants, all kinds of water attractions. One of the most famous is the beach of the Energetik boarding house.
There are two significant differences between seaside recreation in the old and new cities. In the old one - almost all the beaches are "wild", there are not very few people on them, even in the peak season (July-August).
Well, the infrastructure is, accordingly, undeveloped. What can not be said about the new city - all the amenities and amenities are available, but you need to look for vacant places. In the city of Gagra, the beaches are suitable for all tourists, especially families with children, almost everywhere the entrance to the sea is shallow.
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Beaches in the city of Sukhumi
Did you like the sandy beaches of Abkhazia? Then you are in Sukhumi. The Sukhumi coast stretches for 20 km and has several decent beaches for the whole family.
One of the best places to relax in Abkhazia is the Sinop beach. Its length is only 2 km, and its width is 50 meters. A distinctive feature of this beach is the sandy coast, which is very rare in Abkhazia. The Sinop beach has a well-developed infrastructure - sun loungers, sun loungers, umbrellas, various cafes, restaurants and many water activities. There is a recreation area for nudists, if anyone is interested in this type of recreation.
The beaches of Sukhumi have pebble cover, but in some places there is also sand. So, for example, the beaches of the sanatoriums "MVO" and "Strategic Missile Forces". At the very shore there is a strip of pebbles, and the rest of the territory is sand. The beaches are equipped with the necessary attributes for recreation, but the entrance to them is paid.
You can also have a good rest on the "Central" beach in the city center. It starts from the ruins of the Sukhum fortress and continues for 2 km with a width of 50 meters. The infrastructure is not very developed, but you can change clothes and wash off the sea salt in the shower in paid booths. There are not many water attractions, but still there are. Most importantly, on a beach vacation - the sea and the sun, which are enough in Abkhazia in large quantities!
The beaches of Sukhumi differ from other places with good and developed service, there are most of the sandy beaches of Abkhazia, but there is also a minus, many tourists rest here, sometimes there is no place to sit or lie down, in any case, the choice is yours.
Beaches in the town of Pitsunda
All the beaches of Pitsunda can be united by one characteristic - the healing air of pine trees that grow along the entire coast of this zone. The town of Pitsunda was not so long ago a closed city - only the elite of the Soviet state could get here.
This was due to the pine grove, which purifies the air around the resort. And the water here is crystal clear, even in the midst of the summer season.
The most developed infrastructure is located on the central city beach. Where you can have a good time and ride all the water attractions. Or the beaches of sanatoriums:
- "The Golden Fleece";
- "Bzyb";
- "Lighthouse";
- Colchis;
- "Amzara",
which are also equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable summer vacation.
Now let's consider the beaches of Pitsunda away from the main flow of tourists. Less attractive in this regard are the structures near the villages of Lizawa and Agarka: there is no improvement, but silence, peace and a magnificent panorama will help you forget about some of the inconveniences.
In addition, there is not pebbles on them, as in almost all resorts of the Black Sea, but yellow sand, mostly savages come here to rest, there are a lot of tents along the coast.
Beaches of New Athos
The beaches of New Athos can please people who do not like a lot of bustle: it is very difficult to find beaches with a well-developed infrastructure here, even those that belong to well-known resort structures:
- hotel "Abkhazia";
- boarding house "Waterfall";
- hotel "Griffin";
- boarding house "At the Monastery";
- resort complex "Kamarit",
have the most minimal services and facilities for vacationers. But the entrance to these structures is free for everyone, regardless of whether you are resting in these sanatoriums on vouchers or not.
There are other advantages of resting in New Athos - a gentle descent into the water and a great number of eucalyptus trees that saturate the air with health.
The beaches in New Athos are mainly chosen by elderly tourists or married couples with children, they also come here to rest with tents, but such tourists go far from the bulk of the people.
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Sandy beaches in Abkhazia
The best sandy beaches of Abkhazia are located in the following areas:
- not far from Pitsunda, six km. from the city at the resort "Rybzavod";
- near New Athos;
- in Gagra - not far from the Solnechny sanatorium;
- in Sukhumi - at the sanatoriums of the Strategic Missile Forces and the Moscow Military District - these are the two most modern beaches in the mountainous republic.
A beach vacation in Abkhazia for every tourist has its own value, especially if you come here not for the first time, you know where to stay. It makes no sense to single out good places for recreation, any place is ideal for relaxation, as for the sandy beaches of Abkhazia, then I named the resort towns where you can find them, so the only thing left is to take a vacation and go to the sea.
Reviews about the rest in Abkhazia
The beaches of Abkhazia according to the reviews of tourists, or rather my inveterate readers with whom I often communicate:
Roman writes about Abkhazia this way: “such beauty! No need to go to the resorts of Turkey or Egypt! Abkhazia is a gem, beaches are beautiful, hospitality is excellent! And it will be much cheaper. "
Maya (rested on the beaches of Abkhazia 11 times): “compared to the beaches of Sochi and Adler, Abkhazia is slightly not well-groomed and there is no entertainment, but you will be rewarded with pristine peace and generous, beautiful nature. And having a rest here with children is the most paradise! "
Lana: “if you want to relax and not hang out in the resorts, Pitsunda with its sandy beach is just right! Firstly, the water is the cleanest in the Black Sea, secondly - pine trees with their coniferous aroma, thirdly - the sights of Abkhazia! "
Dmitry: “if you want to relax calmly, breathe in the mountain air and soak up the beach without a crush, go to any of the beaches of New Athos. They have all the characteristics for a relaxing holiday. "
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Now you know where there are sandy beaches in Abkhazia, which resort is better for you to go to personally and what awaits on a beach vacation in Gagra, New Athos and other resort areas.
Be sure to share the article on social networks, suddenly your friends are going to rest and also ask the main question - where to go and where to find a place on the sand by the Black Sea.
