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Beach of Old Gagra

Usually the beaches of Old Gagra are not as crowded as the beaches of New Gagra. And not because they are worse (in fact, pebbles here and there), but simply because of the greater development of the New part of the town. One way or another, the beaches of Old Gagra are more suitable for those who do not like noise too much.

According to various estimates, the coastline in Gagra is more than 50 km of beaches. And good beaches, I must say, if you are not confused by pebbles. There are no sandy beaches in Gagra as such, as there are no wild beaches, and private beaches. There are only public and boarding houses. So far, this difference is not so dramatic, because many boarding houses easily and free of charge allow those who do not stay in them to their beaches. In general, the entire beach area, like the town itself, is divided into those belonging to the Old and New Gagra.

Old Gagra, which is closer to the border, is historical part settlements, and the beach here is less developed, but quieter. Behind him are Soviet boarding houses and recreation centers, a little further city sights begin - in particular, beautiful parks. We can say that the beaches of Old Gagra are more beautiful and calmer. But there are no entertainments and attractions here, and getting sunbeds and umbrellas can be problematic.

In general, the entire beach area, like the town itself, is divided into those belonging to Old and New Gagra.

New Gagra, as the name suggests, is younger and livelier. It is elongated to the south, towards Pitsunda. The beaches of New Gagra are smaller and more numerous. Here, beach life is much more active and cheerful, there are many cafes, shops and even a supermarket - and all by the sea. There are also catamarans, pedal boats, boats and boats, "bananas". Plus, there is also a small water park.

It is believed that the water on the beaches of Gagra becomes most pleasant in terms of temperature by mid-June.

As a result, there are much more people on the beaches of Novaya Gagra, including noisy youth. In particular this applies Central beach, which differs from others in that you can find several sand-covered areas on it. If you arrive early enough in the morning, of course.

Old and New Gagra are conditionally separated by the beautiful Gagripsh Square (aka “Pavilion”). There is a historical and quite famous restaurant of the same name, and the local beach is considered especially attractive.

Picturesque resort town Gagra (Gagra) is located on the shores of a vast bay, 36 km from Sochi airport and 70 km west of Sukhum. The city stretches along the sea for almost 15 km, occupying the entire narrow strip of relatively flat coast between the rivers Psou and Bzyb.

Unlike more eastern regions, here the spurs of the Greater Caucasus Range in the form of Mount Avyuts and the Mamzyshkha Range come almost to the sea itself, forming reliable protection from cold winds from the north and their own microclimate. As a result, Gagra is considered the warmest place Black Sea coast Abkhazia, and the nearby mountain forests and thickets of relic Pitsunda pine, combined with constant foehn winds, noticeably soften any heat.

Public and private beaches in Gagra

The beaches of Gagra stretch for a total of almost 50 km (including Pitsunda and Kholodnaya Rechka) and for the most part are quite wide, composed of pebbles of various sizes with separate sandy areas.

Most of the beaches are public, but part of the coastal areas belongs to sanatoriums and boarding houses - free admission to them is provided only to guests, the rest - for an additional fee. Renting sun loungers and umbrellas is possible only on certain sections of the coast, mainly on the beaches of Novaya Gagra, in particular - on the beach of the Energetik boarding house and others.

The beach season in Gagra lasts from mid-June to September.

Pebble and sandy beaches in Gagra

The coast of New Gagra is divided into small pebble beaches with separate sandy areas. Beaches of this type are the most popular among tourists, so in the summer months it is crowded.

In the Old Town, all beaches are pebbly; depending on the zone, small, medium and large pebbles are found. The seabed of these beaches is also small pebbles, sharp stones come across. The beaches of the Old Town are suitable for those who are looking for a calm and secluded vacation.

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In total, the length of the coast of Abkhazia is approximately 400 km. There are both public beaches and closed, wild and equipped, rocky and sandy-pebble beaches. Less often you can find beaches strewn with small pebbles.

This article will describe one amazing resort owned by the Republic of Abkhazia - Gagra.

The beach for all vacationers is essential when choosing a place summer holiday. Therefore, we will take a closer look at the recreation areas of this resort, especially since the beaches of Staraya Gagra and Novaya Gagra have some differences.

A little about Abkhazia

The entire territory of Abkhazia is located between two and Ingur) and Caucasian ridge. The total length of the coast is 210 kilometers. The best resorts Sukhumi (the capital), Pitsunda, New Athos and Gagra are considered.

The climate in these places is subtropical and summer lasts more than 6 months from average temperature July around 25-27°. Below we will take a closer look at some of the features of one of the resorts and find out if Gagra has a sandy beach.

Features of the beaches of Abkhazia

• The descent into the water is almost everywhere gentle.
• The beaches are mostly pebble, a little less often - pebble mixed with sand.
• The water warms up quickly, the water in the sea is clean.
• Magnificent surrounding nature and good ecology.
• Many small streams and rivers flow into the sea, and therefore in some areas of the water area the water temperature is lower than usual.
• The same rivers bring a lot of garbage after heavy rains, but all this is quickly cleared by coastal currents (only in the bays of Sukhumi and Gudauta this process is longer).

Gagra

One of famous resorts located on the Black Sea coast of Abkhazia is Gagra. Central Beach is the most popular among locals and vacationers.

All recreation areas of Gagra stretch along a beautiful and calm bay, just 35 km from the Sochi airport. Conventionally, Gagra is divided into 2 parts - New and Old, with a total length of the coastline of about 56 kilometers. Compared to the beaches of Sukhumi, the entrance to the sea is steeper here.

In general, it is fully consistent with the concept of a relatively inexpensive budget vacation resort town of Gagra. Of course, you can not compare it with the beautiful resorts of the coasts of Turkey, Greece, Cyprus and other European countries. The infrastructure and services are much worse developed here, but there is a main advantage of these places. This is an amazing and unique charm of the surrounding nature and quite affordable prices. Thanks to all this, the flow of tourists to the beaches of this resort is growing.

Gorgeous and cozy for the rest of Gagra. The beach, almost any, is surrounded by evergreen palm trees and oleanders. Most of them in the resort are unequipped and free, but some of them have the opportunity to rent umbrellas and sunbeds. The most popular beaches are located in the areas near the Energetik boarding house and the Abkhazia rest house.

More comfortable and, therefore, more crowded are the beaches on the territory of New Gagra. A big plus is that the shores are covered with smaller pebbles than the beaches of Staraya Gagra.

Water entertainments traditional for resorts are also widely represented here, there are rental points where you can choose any equipment. By their specifics, the local beaches are similar to the beaches of Sochi, but they are not so crowded, and the hotels here are mostly represented by boarding houses of the Soviet era.

New Gagra has several beaches:

• The Central Beach is a public, well-equipped for recreation strip of coast about 40 meters wide and about 300 meters long. On its territory there is a water park. There is a fairly developed infrastructure: bars, cafes, supermarkets, attractions, tennis courts, etc. There are rental services for catamarans, boats, boats and other equipment. The beach is pebbly, sometimes covered with sand, with a gentle entrance. Separate areas represent shallow water.
• Energetik Beach is located 50 meters from the boarding house. On a clean, well-maintained shore, umbrellas and sun loungers are installed for the guests of the hospital. You can use paid water slides and attractions (catamarans, bananas and pleasure boats) and equipment rental services.
• A small clean beach area of ​​the boarding house "Gagripsh" closely adjoins the territory of the complex (it is only 40 meters away). Sun loungers are located on the pebbly shore, where attractions for children work during the day. There are several cafes nearby.

Of all the coastal areas of the Novaya Gagra district, the sandy beach can be found in the central part of the city.

Old Gagra

This part of Gagra is quieter, less noisy, not crowded, and, of course, the infrastructure here is less developed. is good in its own way: a huge amount of exotic greenery and an abundance of numerous historical sights that are of interest to fans of excursions.

This area is perfect for those who like to relax calmly and secluded. Here you can perfectly combine beach holiday with cultural education. In this part of the city there is more vegetation: cypresses, oleander, palm trees, etc.

Old Gagra is unique and notable for numerous boarding houses and sanatoriums with small private clean beaches, restaurants and cafes. One of the most famous and popular such establishments is the famous Gagripsh restaurant.

The most popular recreation areas of the Staraya Gagra district:

• Beach "Gagripsh" with free entrance and rental services of a canopy and sun loungers. The boarding house of the same name and the beach are located near the main attractions of the city.
• Mahito Beach is located near the grill bar of the same name and not far from the city colonnade. beach area- well-maintained, pebbly, open to any visitor. Sun loungers and umbrellas are freely available. There are equipped tennis and volleyball courts. The inventory is free. Highly a good place recreation for families with children. Nearby there is a cafe of the Mahito restaurant with discos and beach parties.
• The beach area of ​​the boarding house "Kolkhida" is also public, well-maintained and located next to the pier. The coastal strip has two zones covered with small pebbles and sand. There is a well-developed entertainment infrastructure: rent of sun loungers, umbrellas, etc. There is a dance floor and a summer cafe on the territory. The beach is convenient for youth and families.
• Free beaches are located near the Seaside Park and the Abaata fortress.

Conclusion

Anyone who has been here will certainly want to return to these amazing Beautiful places. Beautiful Abkhazia, Gagra, beach, Black Sea, bright sun, clean air - all this will be remembered for a long time.

For every tourist, a beach holiday has its own value. Someone loves the amazing nature of places, someone likes the beaches, and someone comes here to improve their health.

In Gagra, the beaches are suitable for tourists with any preferences and tastes.

The article discusses in detail the rest at the Gagra resort in Abkhazia in 2020: the sea and beaches, entertainment, attractions, cafes and restaurants, where to find accommodation, how to get there, a map with marks and many photos.

Gagra - the main resort of Abkhazia

✔ General (group) excursions

On the streets of Gagra there is a huge number of tents and points where tourists will be offered to choose excursions. The list and prices, as a rule, are almost identical for everyone. Basically, these are group or jeep tours (in the latter, drivers often play only the role of carriers, but not guides).

✔Individual excursions

Such tours are conducted by private guides - residents of Abkhazia. Individual excursions are designed for a family / company of 1-6 people, they can be on foot or by car (in the guide's SUV).

There are the following options book this type of tour:

• Through contacts from the experience of friends
• The guide can come up on the street and offer his services.
• On specialized sites (for example, on).

Examples of individual excursions in Abkhazia with prices and reviews are presented below (you can go to any tour you like, get acquainted and, if desired, order).

What to do in Gagra

In addition to sightseeing and sightseeing trips, while on vacation in Gagra, you can have fun in the following ways:

✔Visit the water park : adult - 1000 rubles, children (4-10 years old) - 700 rubles.

✔Take a boat trip (2 hours): adults - 800 rubles, children - 400-600 rubles.

✔Ride on a jet ski : about 1000 rub. in 10 min.

✔Ride on a bungee (height - 150 m): 2000 rubles.

✔Fly with a parachute above the sea.

✔ Go down on a paraglider from Mount Mamdzyshkha: flight - 4000 rubles. + CD with photo - 200 rubles.

Where to eat

Gagra has a decent number of canteens, cafes and restaurants. For regular breakfasts/lunches/dinners, everyone will find an institution in their area of ​​residence. But for "going out", you may want something special. We did not manage to visit all the restaurants of Gagra, so we will share a brief opinion only about those where we ourselves visited.

✔ - yes, this is the same old restaurant that was mentioned earlier in the section on the sights of Gagra. Moderately tasty. More expensive than other eating establishments in Abkhazia, but quite affordable.

✔ - a restaurant near the famous Gagra colonnade. Prices are slightly lower than in Gagripsha. The food is delicious, the portions are large.

✔ - a restaurant of Abkhazian cuisine on the outskirts of Gagra, which is mainly visited by locals. Inexpensive, very tasty and sincere.

The location of these restaurants is marked on the map of Gagra in the corresponding section of this article.

Other utilities

✔ Basic shopping in Gagra takes place in the market. There are also small shops and mini markets in the city. Some outlets in tourist season can serve customers even at night. About on the market and not only is written in the article at the link.

✔ Abkhazia is dominated by two cellular operator : A-Mobile and Aquafon. SIM cards can be purchased both in the branches of these networks, and in almost any store. The tariffs of both operators are adapted for tourists, the quality of communication and coverage is equivalent. 4G in Gagra is not bad at all.

✔ Operating railway railway station is located in Novaya Gagra, and closer to the Old one is the semi-abandoned Gagripsh platform, where only commuter trains stop.

✔ Pharmacy enough in Gagra. In any case, do not forget in advance.

How to get to Gagra

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Abkhazia has been a favorite tourist destination since Soviet times. She attracted them with her hospitality, abundance of fruits and vegetables, natural landscapes of incredible beauty. And of course, endless beaches and clean sea water .

In general, not much has changed now. Many tourists still seek to spend time on the Abkhazian coast of the Black Sea.

At the height of the season, when there is nowhere for an apple to fall on the beaches of Sochi, in Abkhazia you can still find places where you can spend a calm day on the seashore. From this article you will learn: in what places of Abkhazia the cleanest and most beautiful beaches, whether there is a sandy beaches in Abkhazia and how to get there to all these places.

The best beaches of Abkhazia: description, photo, how to get

Gagra

From the Russian border with Abkhazia to the resort Gagra only half an hour by car. You can get there on routes or on private traders who offer their services. Another option is the Adler-Gagra train. Not fast, but without transfers.

Gagra - a beautiful and green resort. It is enough just to walk along the embankment to be convinced of this. There are cafes along the promenade where you can have lunch or dinner.

The beaches of Gagra are mostly small pebbles. Or sandy, but there will still be pebbles at the entrance to the sea. The water in the sea is clean, in sunny weather it acquires a bright turquoise color. This always surprises tourists: it seems that they drove only 20 km from the Sochi Imeretinka, and the color of the water in the sea is fundamentally different!

But with changing rooms, showers, sunbeds and umbrellas it's much worse here. Basically, tourists bring rugs and umbrellas with them. But if you look, you can find sun loungers with umbrellas for 100-150 rubles, which is an order of magnitude cheaper than in Sochi. Near the colonnade, a luxury tent will cost 100 rubles per hour.

A small minus may be that the beach cannot be called perfectly clean (although for Abkhazia this is not only a problem for beaches). But in general, if there is no desire to waste time on further movements, then in Gagra you can count on a quite acceptable beach holiday .

There are several very decent hotels in Gagra, which are located right on the seashore: these are hotel Abaata, Amra Park-Hotel & Spa 5*, Holiday home Midel.

Pitsunda

If you drive along the road from Gagra towards New Athos for another 30-40 minutes, you can get to Pitsunda .

The main ways to get to Pitsunda:

• By bus (minibus) from the Russian border.
• By train to Gagra, and from there by taxi or bus / minibus to Pitsunda.
• By taxi from Psou checkpoint. You will also have to get to the border by bus + walk about 2 km, or by taxi.
• By personal transport
• With a private tour

Pitsunda has always been a privileged resort. It is believed that the water in Pitsunda Bay is the cleanest on the entire coast of Abkhazia. Plus pine grove, which starts right at the beach, brings beauty and pleasant aroma to the landscapes of Pitsunda.

To get to the central beach of Pitsunda, you have to pay 50 rubles for access to the territory because it is territory Association "Resort Pitsunda". For this money, you will relax on a well-maintained beach, where there are umbrellas with sun loungers, changing rooms, showers, and cafes.

Or you can do it easier - buy a tour to the boarding house "Resort Pitsunda" , seven high-rise buildings of which are located along the embankment. True, this boarding house is so popular among tourists that it must be done much in advance. And don't look for it on booking - it's not there. The boarding house works only with large Russian tour operators, and you need to look for prices for it here - Online-tours. I described in detail the situation with hotels in Pitsunda in the article:

Most best hotel in Pitsunda, in my opinion, is the Samshitovaya Grove sanatorium built by the Turks. Of the inexpensive ones - Pitsunda Hotel and Kiaraz Start Otel.

There is also a free beach in Pitsunda. More precisely, without reaching it. close boarding house "Pitius" , which in translation from the Abkhaz means "pine".

Beach and coastline Pitsunda, albeit not very conscientiously, but still removed. And the water in the sea is really clean.

Ldzaa (Lidzava)

Resort village Ldzaa (also called Rybzavod) is one of the most popular seaside resorts. Located just 4 km from the center of the city of Pitsunda. Developed infrastructure, shops and cafes in in large numbers. The same beautiful pine grove as in Pitsunda.

It is here that in recent years began to appear new cozy hotels , in which it is no longer ashamed (and not scary) to spend a few days. For example: Villa Valentina, hotel Pine Beach Hotel , Guest House black house.

The beaches here are mostly small pebbles, which gradually turn into sand as they approach the rocks. And at the very end of Lidzava you will see such cozy sheds:

Everyone who saw a photo of this beach on my phone did not believe that it was made in Abkhazia.

You can get to Lidzava in the same ways as in Pitsunda (see above)

Musser

This is one of my favorite places in Abkhazia.

The resort is located even further along the coast (about 35 km from Pitsunda), and you can only drive up to it from the main highway. Turning off the Sukhumi highway at 46 km, where there is a sign "Mysra / Myussera", you will drive 10 km along the Pitsundsko-Myussersky reserve before you find yourself on the seashore.

The road will lead to the gate, behind which there is a guarded territory. It is here that state dachas of Stalin and Gorbachev , as well as boarding house named after Lakoba. The entrance fee to the territory is 250 rubles. But get at your disposal the most gorgeous beach in Abkhazia with a view of Gorbachev's state dacha:

At the same time, look at the cottages (their visit is included in the price indicated above). By the way, in Gorbachev's dacha you can even book a room - several rooms in it are rented out for living. So, if you want to feel like the president (or the wife of the president), follow this link and book rooms: State dacha of Myusser

Get to Myusser place on public transport will not work. The main methods are as follows:

• by private car
• on a pleasure boat from Pitsunda
• with private tour

The beach at Gorbachev's state dacha is limited by a picturesque rock on the right and a small lagoon near the Myussera River on the left.

The beach itself is pebbly, a dozen meters from the sea begins fine golden sand. They say that at one time, by order of Raisa Maksimovna, several barges of sand from Bulgaria were brought to the Myussera beach.

Of the amenities on the beach there are toilets, changing cabins, awnings and sun loungers. There is also a decent cafe-bar (although not always open)

The boarding house named after N. Lakoba, often called "Mussera", also has its own beach. You can see the prices for accommodation in it here: rest in the boarding house Myussera. It will definitely appeal to all tourists tired of the bustle and other introverts who do not like crowded resorts - there is nowhere to leave the boarding house, except for the territory of the aforementioned summer cottages and the beach.

But himself beach you will definitely be pleased: clean and well-groomed, small pebbles. Sun loungers and umbrellas are free, however, the latter are often not enough for all visitors. There is a shower and toilet.

About this and the next beach on the list, I have this video:

Gudauta region

Gold Coast beach

Golden Beach is located in the Gudauta region of Abkhazia. If you drive along the Sukhumi highway, then the guideline will be locality Apshny. From it to the village on the seashore, which is called the Golden Coast - about 4 km. The beach is sand and pebble, very wide. The sand has a pleasant golden hue.

Its only drawback is that it is almost not equipped with sunbeds, umbrellas, showers and changing rooms. But here there is a warm, transparent sea, and you can’t throw a stone to your neighbor - the beaches in Gudauta are spacious and still not crowded.

There are several good cafes on the Golden Beach. Here is calm quiet rest for tourists tired of the bustle of big resorts. And by the way, here is one of the most inexpensive prices for living in the private sector. There is a recreation center of the same name - "Gold Coast".

You can get here by taxi, or with an individual tour. Theoretically, you can take a minibus to the village of Apshdny, but stomping 4 km to the beach on foot, in the heat, is not the best vacation.

Bambora

About the place Bambora (something in tune with Bora Bora, right?) Previously, you could read mainly what is located here military airfield . Its 3,000-meter long runway can accommodate all types of combat and military transport aircraft. In Soviet times, fighter, attack and transport aircraft of the USSR Air Force were stationed at the airfield. AT given time The Russian Air Force aviation group is located at the airfield.

Ironically, here are one of the best beaches in the Gudauta region of Abkhazia. And many tourists have chosen these places for their vacation (maybe just because the proximity of the Russian military guarantees a certain security). So, if you treat your vacation in Abkhazia with some apprehension, choose hotels in this place.

Cottage settlement "Bambora" » located on the very shore of the sea. Despite the outward simplicity, all bungalows of the complex have air conditioning, a private bathroom, a TV, a refrigerator and a terrace with garden furniture.

More from good options — Silver Beach Hotel. If the sea is cool, hotel guests can swim in the heated pool.

useful links

Here you can see everything individual excursions for Abkhazia:

Well, now you know where to go to Abkhazia for a wonderful beach holiday.

And that's where I end my review. See you on the blog!