10 best beaches of Abkhazia

Abkhazia has been attracting tourists from Russia for many years. The most beautiful nature, gentle climate, friendliness of the local population, delicious national cuisine will ensure a good rest. You can come to Abkhazia at any time of the year, and yet the high season for its resorts is July and August. The beaches of Abkhazia are clean warm sea, sand or pebbles, convenient entry into the water. You can choose sections of the coast with a developed infrastructure - entertainment for adults and children, or prefer uncrowded, almost wild beaches, where no one will bother you.

White rocks

You can even come here from the Krasnodar Territory. White Rocks are located near the village of Tsandripsh (Gantiadi), only 5 km from the Russian border. If you go along the highway, the pointer will show you where you need to turn to go down. The place is very beautiful. Dark coarse pebbles contrast with white rocks. Locals call them "marble", although in fact it is limestone. The length of the rocks is about 200 m, and their height is about 5 m.

The rocks, due to the influence of wind, waves and rain, have a bizarre shape. The sea here is of pure azure color, since basalt rocks lie near the coast. White rocks do not heat up from the sun's rays, the stones remain cool. Thus, natural "loungers" are obtained. So this place is loved by tourists. It is worth coming here to sunbathe and swim in the purest water. But even if you find yourself in Abkhazia not in the warm season, come to the White Rocks to admire their beauty and take great photos.

New Gagra beach

The beaches of Novaya Gagra are small in size, the largest of them is Central. Mostly here you can see medium-sized pebbles, there are also sandy strips. There is a water park, although it is designed mainly for younger guests. There are various water attractions. The sea is shallow, it is good to swim even for small children. The infrastructure is developed, there are catering points and shops nearby. You can buy everything you need for relaxation, as well as refreshing drinks and ice cream.

The territory is cleaned, but sometimes rubbish is found, besides, during the high season there are a lot of people here. Young people especially love to sunbathe here. If you want to relax in comfort in a relaxed atmosphere, it is better to use private plots belonging to sanatoriums and hotels. You will be guaranteed cleanliness and amenities - sun loungers, umbrellas. True, you will have to pay for the entrance to such a site. If it is important for you to sunbathe on the sand, you should drive towards Pitsunda.

Old Gagra beach

Usually there are not so many people here even in the high season, so if you like relaxation and peace, this is the place for you. You will be greeted by pebbles of various sizes, somewhere larger, and somewhere smaller - and a clear sea. There is a public area, and there are private ones - they belong to holiday homes and boarding houses. In principle, any vacationer can go here too, paying a small amount. For example, it is worth visiting the beach area near the Energetik boarding house and the Abkhazia holiday home.

There is not so much entertainment for children, except for photographers with animals and sellers with their goods. But there are practically no attractions. But all the sights of the old part of the city are nearby. It is very convenient. Being in the heat, turn to the sea and plunge into its refreshing waves. There are several good restaurants and a beer cafe on the shore. In general, this area is very green and beautiful. Having sunbathed to your heart's content, it's nice to relax on a bench in a shady park.

Alahadza beach

The village is located between two popular resorts. If you are resting in Pitsunda or Gagra, you can even come to Alahadzy on foot, of course, if there is no sweltering heat. You can take a bus or taxi. The village is small, there are few vacationers, there is no need to occupy a place on the shore from early morning.

Both pebble and sandy areas are found here. The sea is clean, but in some places the depth begins almost immediately, so you need to watch out for small children. There are picturesque mountains around the village, the seashore looks very beautiful. Palms and cypresses, magnolias and catalps grow in the village, they are especially good at the time of flowering.

There is little entertainment here, vacationers come here precisely to sunbathe and swim - silence and fresh air are provided. Unless they will offer to ride on a catamaran - the locals have their own business. But there is a cafe here, you will be pleased with the low prices and the absence of queues. Young people usually do not come to Alahadzy, families with children, middle-aged couples rest here. They are attracted by the beauty of nature and serene peace.

Lizawa Beach

The village is located near Pitsunda, but the prices for vacations are lower here. The place is very quiet. At the same time, the beach is excellent, its length reaches 4 km, there is sand, in some areas there are pebbles. The sea in the Pitsunda Bay is quiet and gentle, there are no big waves. But the water is so clear that snorkeling will be a great pleasure.

Small fish can be seen near the shore. As for entering the sea, the sections are different. There are places where depth begins almost immediately: children and people who cannot swim need to be careful. Closer to the Monastic Gorge - shallow water. There is practically no entertainment on the beach, but there is a place to buy soft drinks and ice cream.

Another advantage of this place is that there are many pine trees growing in the vicinity, and the air is simply amazing. It is not only clean, but also filled with a coniferous aroma. To avoid the scorching rays of the sun, you can pay and take air baths under a palm canopy. In photographs, these "umbrellas" made of leaves look very good. Obsessive traders do not walk along the coast, and nothing will interfere with your rest.

Central beach of Pitsunda

The largest and cleanest beach in the resort. Since it is located on the shores of the Pitsunda Bay - vacationers are protected from the winds, significant waves during a storm are an exceptional rarity. The water is clean, the sea does not "bloom". There are small pebbles on the shore, it is pleasant to sunbathe, and a child can be occupied for a long time looking for beautiful pebbles painted by the sea.

The infrastructure is well developed. You can also find changing cabins and showers here. You can rent an umbrella to relax in the shade and not get sunburned. Entertainment is available here - you can ride a boat, fly a parachute, rent a mask with a snorkel, fins, scuba gear. There are many cafes nearby, there are stalls with souvenirs, sunscreens, ice cream and drinks.

Photographers are working. The famous Pitsunda pine grows in the vicinity, the coniferous aroma makes the air truly healing. The beach season is long - you can swim at the end of May, adults swim with pleasure even at the beginning of October. But during the high season - July and August - it gets crowded. To take a free seat, you need to come in the morning. There is also a plus - the road to the sea is shady, the walk will not tire you even on a hot day.

Musser

It is located 50 meters from the health resort of the same name. Wide beach, closer to the sea - small and medium pebbles, further - sand.You can go down the path or use one of the elevators, they work 24 hours a day. There is also a cafe "By the Sea", where you can taste not only the usual dishes, but also enjoy the delicacies of crabs and fish.

There is also a cafe with national Abkhaz cuisine. You can rent sun loungers or sun loungers, play volleyball, ride a scooter or a banana boat. Particularly courageous vacationers will enjoy paragliding. The sea here is very clean, it is worth renting a scuba gear and getting to know the underwater world. The depth builds up rather quickly.

For children and those who cannot swim, the coastal zone is suitable - up to 4 m from the water's edge. There may be stones at the bottom, so it is better to enter the sea in special slippers. There are not many people, “gourmets” come here, who appreciate the developed infrastructure, picturesque views, clear sea, rich underwater world.

Sukhum beaches

Mostly pebbly, but in the eastern part of the city there are also sandy ones. The sea is clean. It is better to buy special slippers for entering the water.

The most popular are the following beaches:

• Gumista - unequipped, pebble. Very beautiful nature
• The lighthouse is a large pebble, clean, few people. In the eastern part there are changing cabins, a cafe
• Central - located in the city center, large pebbles, breakwaters. Nearby - attractions, shopping kiosks. There are showers, sun loungers, umbrellas, changing cabins. Of the minuses - the water is not always clean
• Doggy - near the Basla River, pebble. No infrastructure
• The beach of the sanatorium "Sukhum" - small pebbles, shower, there are awnings, sun loungers. Entrance for those who do not rest in the sanatorium is paid
• Aytar - located next to the hotel of the same name, small, pebble. There is a shower, sun loungers, next to a parking lot

There are many other small beaches in the vicinity of the city.

Sinop beach

Free, one of the most visited in Sukhum. Although, to get here, you need to overcome - on foot or by car - the distance of 6 km. But you will find yourself on the coastal strip covered with golden sand. There are not many pebbles here, and the entrance to the sea is shallow. This is very convenient for those who come on vacation with a small child or cannot swim. The beach is about 2 km long. There is a cafe where you can have a snack, order drinks and ice cream.

On the shore, they rent sun loungers and umbrellas, as well as catamarans, jet skis. There is entertainment - water attractions. A special area has been set aside for those who like to sunbathe naked. There is a shady park nearby. Tired of the heat, you can always walk there. The disadvantages of the beach should also be noted. You will not find changing cabins here, rescuers do not work here.

Beaches of New Athos

Basically, they belong to boarding houses and small hotels. The beach of the hotel "U Monastery" is a coastal strip covered with small pebbles. The sea is clean, shallow near the coast, easy entry into the water. There are sun loungers and umbrellas. You can ride a boat or catamaran, sit in a cafe. The beaches of the Mandarin boarding house are reminiscent of the wild. There are three of them - on one there are large pebbles, on the other - small, the third - sandy.

There are changing cabins, sun lounger rental, grocery stores nearby, you can buy fruits, drinks, ice cream. The beach of the resort complex "Kamarit" is small pebbles, there are sun loungers and umbrellas, tables at which it will be convenient to have a snack. The territory is guarded, it is safe and clean. Wooden paths lead into the water. There is a cafe and a restaurant.

Sandy beaches

Sand beaches are rare here. More often you can see mixed ones: by the sea - pebbles, further away - sand. This has the advantage of keeping the sea clean. Among the best sandy beaches Sinopsky can be called, as it has a developed infrastructure and you can relax here in comfort.

Entertainment is also available: adults and children will not get bored. There are sandy areas on private beaches owned by hotels and resorts. Other tourists can also go here, but, as a rule, it is paid. In the high season, it is better to arrive early in order to take a comfortable place near the sea.

In general, the following sandy beaches can be recommended:

1. Sinopsky
2. In Gagra near the sanatorium "Solnechny"
3. In Lidzava, in the Rybzavod area (6 km t Pitsunda)
4. In the area of ​​New Athos

If you are traveling with children, do not just focus on the sand. For kids, shallow water, easy entry into the sea and entertainment are much more important. Abkhazia is a great place to relax, and it is possible that, having been here, you will come back here again and again.

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