Coast of Gagra. Beaches in Gagra - an unforgettable summer vacation
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Gagra is one of the most picturesque and beautiful cities Abkhazia, which attracts travelers and those wishing to spend their holidays on the Black Sea coast. By and large, Gagra can be called the best resort center for young people and for those who want to spend a relaxing quiet rest at sea away from everyday life.
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The territory of the central beach, located in the area New Gagra, is a landscaped coastal strip for joint recreation, the width of which is 40 meters. The total length of one of the main beaches of the city is 300 meters. Apart from clean beach the resort embankment flaunts here, near which the famous Gagra water park is located.
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Despite the availability of city beaches, resort strips assigned to boarding houses enjoy great comfort. Energetik Beach is located in the Novaya Gagra area, literally 50 meters from the towering complex in the form of a boarding house of the same name. Here you will find a well-maintained, clean beach, on which sunbeds with umbrellas are beautifully located only for the guests of this boarding house.
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The open city beach "Majito" is located 5 meters from the grill bar of the same name, which is equipped on the very shore of the area Old Gagra. Here, not far away, there are city colonnades, and the entire beach strip is equipped specifically for youth beach holidays. Couples also come here to relax, but spending time with a child here is not as interesting as on other beaches in the city.
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Do you want to spend a relaxing beach holiday away from the hustle and bustle of people? Then you definitely need to visit the local beach of the Gagripsh boarding house. It adjoins the territory of the boarding house itself and its long resort complex from the south side. The beach is located 2 minutes walk from the main building of the boarding house. Walking just 40 meters from the residential buildings, you can enjoy amazing nature and the cleanliness of the beach.
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Now the medical beach is not used for recreational purposes, despite the fact that sunbathing here is just as convenient as before. Rest on this beach is most suitable for lovers of extreme tours. The beach strip here is not cleaned by anyone, the infrastructure is undeveloped. In general, this beach locals It is considered abandoned because of this, there are few tourists here. However, the entrance to the sea, as well as throughout the resort strip of Staraya Gagra, remained convenient and gentle. The coast mainly consists of large pebbles.
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If you have a desire to spend a quiet and relaxing holiday away from the noise of the city, then you definitely need to visit the local beach of the Nart boarding house. This beach is adjacent to the boarding house on the south side. The beach is sand and pebble and is 20 meters away from the resort.
"Honey, take me to Gagra!" - so in Soviet times, girls insisted on a luxurious and comfortable vacation, following the example of the heroine of the Soviet film "Ivan Vasilyevich Changes His Profession." In the years of the former USSR, holidays in Gagra were indeed considered premium, only stars, actors, directors, in general, the "cream" of Soviet society, could afford it.
BEACH HOLIDAYS IN GAGRA
Today rest in Abkhazia is available to almost everyone, it is chosen much more often than Turkey, Egypt or the Emirates. There are several reasons for this: it is easy to get to personal transport, you can choose any region of Abkhazia for recreation, depending on your preferences, and the price for a vacation is much lower than that offered by foreign tour operators. The main reasons for this choice of compatriots are the exciting flavor of the region, the amazing hospitality of the residents, the unusual local kitchen, gentle sea and stunning natural beauty of the surroundings. All this can be found in one city of Abkhazia - in Gagra. The beaches of this resort have always attracted travelers with their well-groomedness and some originality.
Central beach of Gagra
Address: Gagra Beach, Gagra, Abkhazia.
Beaches in Gagra mostly strewn with small pebbles, but there are pebbles with texture and more. In some areas there are also sandy beach areas, where there are always a lot of people. On the Central beach of Gagra, which is in the greatest demand in the "high" season, the coast is a sandy spit with a shallow entrance to the sea. This part of the resort town is chosen mainly by tourists who come with small children.
For a comfortable family vacation literally everything is offered here: rental of sunbeds and deck chairs, water rides for children and adults, you can rent a scooter, a catamaran, a jet ski, and so on. Children can enjoy spending the whole day in the water park located near the beach area.
Often travelers come to Central Beach in the morning, to go fishing, those who are tired of the summer heat boldly combine a passive beach holiday with a game of tennis - the courts for this purpose are located near the embankment. The infrastructure here is quite developed, it includes cafes and bars, where it is offered to have an inexpensive and tasty lunch.
Beaches of Old Gagra
Address: Old Gagra, Gagra, Abkhazia.
A very popular Gagra beach, located in the old part of the city. It's relatively sparse here. Almost nothing has been invested in this area since Soviet times; there are no private 
and boarding houses. The same sanatoriums and hotels that have remained from past times still find their tourists. Those who are not accustomed to the hustle and bustle and large crowds of people love to relax here - in contrast to the same New Gagra, which is considered youthful and modern.
Basically, the beaches of Old Gagra are public, but there are also areas on the coast that belong to sanatoriums, where they charge a certain entrance fee. The coast here is strewn with small pebbles, but the entrance to the sea can be difficult because the blocks in the sea water are much larger - this can cause significant inconvenience.
On the embankment, you can compensate for all the shortcomings due to the Caucasian cuisine - here the attention of numerous travelers is offered good restaurants and cafes, attracting with the opportunity to taste little-known culinary masterpieces. As for fruits, because of their low price, it is possible to saturate the body with vitamins for just one vacation so that it will last for a year. Tangerines, peaches, persimmons - even locals sometimes treat tourists with fruits from their personal garden.
Sand and pebble beach of the boarding house "Solnechny"
Address: Solnechny boarding house, Kholodnaya Rechka village, Gagra, Abkhazia.
Of course, if you go to Gagra for a comfortable stay, it is better to choose good places, with clean and well-maintained beach areas of the coast. Then we will talk about a private beach, access to which is available exclusively to the guests of the Solnechny boarding house. It is located near the Russian-Abkhazian border, so Russians are frequent guests here.
The beach area here is amazing, combining the conditions for even the most capricious holidaymakers. On the coast and sand, and pebbles, which is an ideal condition for families with children. Canopies and deck chairs, cabanas, and for an additional fee you can treat yourself to any kind of attraction - bananas, parachutes, even a walk along the coast on a yacht.
The beach of the boarding house "Gagra"
Address: boarding house Gagra, Nartaa avenue, 36, Gagra, Abkhazia.
The same can be said about the beach of the boarding house "Gagra". It is clean and calm here, local attractions are nearby - the Prince of Oldenburg Park, a colonnade symbolizing the revival of the resort and a restaurant, which, according to legend, was built without a single carnation.
The beach here is private, there are conditions for a cozy and relaxing pastime. Swimming in the sea can be combined with boat trips on the sea, massages, reading books in the library or playing billiards.
Rest in Abkhazia has not lost its popularity, because every corner of this region is shrouded in many secrets and legends, Gagra is no exception to the rule. You can spend your vacation here according to your taste, inexpensively and not boringly!
"Paradise corners" and "country of the soul" - this is how Abkhazia has always been called. Gagra is an integral and one of the brightest parts of Abkhazia. Subtropical climate, unique beauty Black Sea coast, the richest and most diverse vegetable world, few in what territory of the former USSR (including the current CIS countries) have something like that .... The sea and sea air, the vegetation and the aromas of its fragrance - all these are additional natural components of such a unique treatment as aromatherapy.
To them you need to add the rays of the sun, incomparable with any places, the sea wind and the natural humidity of the fertile land, which is able to enhance the beneficial effects of all other components. Look at the photo of the beach in Gagra, and it becomes clear why, along the entire coast of Abkhazia, since ancient times, people have chosen this place for their residence, and from the era of the Romanovs, the entire Soviet period to the present day, the entire infrastructure of sanatorium and resort treatment has been created, preserved and developed. organized beaches. The beaches of Gagra are an opportunity to simply and pleasantly lie on the sand and take sun and air baths, this is an opportunity to go surfing, diving or deep-sea fishing or other marine entertainment. The exceptional picturesqueness of the local nature (turbulent rivers, proximity mountain peaks, subtropical vegetation) will help enhance the impressions of the day's success in fishing. 
Rest in the company of friends by the evening fire with a pleasant conversation in your ear and soft music. For those who are not into fishing, there is plenty of evening entertainment needed to change from daytime activities on the beaches. For example, it can be pleasant parties in restaurants and bars, everyone can choose them according to their taste and possibilities. It offers shops and cafes, excursions and walks.
The surface of the Black Sea coast, relatively leveled by nature, which was formed as a result of centuries-old exposure to water and wind, turned out to be an attractive place for mass bathing, sunbathing and air baths, which are indispensable attributes. better holiday during the vacation period - this is what they are, famous and popular all over for the residents of the former Soviet Union, the beaches of Gagra. 
Updated equipment and improved arrangement of beaches - everything is designed for a successful modern young man who prefers rest in Abkhazia, close to Russia, to rest on the Turkish shores. Beautiful and effective sun umbrellas, sun loungers, comfortable and clean toilets, beach cabins - there is everything that makes the beach considered cultural, not wild, on the other hand, contributing to the preservation of harmony with nature. Having visited such a well-equipped (in accordance with modern ideas) beach, people do not want to go to Turkey or other distances.
From Soviet times to the present, unique health resorts have been preserved and modernized, offering unique methods of treating and restoring human health. Comfortable spa buildings and a large number of hotels with different levels services that are able to satisfy all the most diverse tastes of customers (from economy class to premium class). They are located near the sea coast. When choosing them, you can discuss all the conditions with the operator and view photos of the beaches of Gagra. The pearl of the Black Sea - Abkhazia - will welcome vacationers with all the true Caucasian hospitality. Gagra has always been considered the most tourist city Abkhazia. 
These ancient places are covered with legends, the poetry and content of which fascinates even today. Summer rest in Abkhazia, this is an opportunity to immerse yourself in a fairy-tale world and get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday city life.
Gagra are beaches covered with small pebbles, on which it is pleasant to walk even barefoot. Occasionally, sandy shores can also be found here, however, clean, crumbly sand in Gagra is a great success, sandy beaches in total, they occupy only 4 km, from the 53-kilometer coastline. Such sandy areas are most in demand, because in the midst of holiday season can be found on them the largest number vacationers. 
Basically, the beaches of Gagra are available for public use, only a small part of the coastal territories belongs to private and state sanatoriums and boarding houses. Entrance to such beaches is available only to guests of these places, however, some establishments allow everyone to soak up the beach for a separate fee. The infrastructure of the beaches of Gagra is rather poorly developed, although occasionally here you can find places for renting water modes of transport or renting a sun lounger.
Basically, Gagra is a place of pilgrimage for people who prefer a wild, original type of recreation. Conventionally, the entire beach area of Gagra can be divided into two parts:
Beaches of Old Gagra
By Old Gagra, it means historical part cities. It will be interesting for a tourist to look at the many pre-revolutionary buildings here, but a real beach goer simply will not be able to forget its amazingly beautiful beaches. Often, visiting attractions located in the historical part of the city is successfully combined with relaxing on a warm, Cote d'Azur Gagra, because all these places are located just a few minutes walk from each other. 
The entertainment infrastructure of the beaches of Old Gagra is poorly developed, or rather, it would even be said that it is not here at all. These places are well suited for lovers of a simple, quiet and unfussy holiday by the sea. Along coastline In Old Gagra, you can find more than a dozen different sanatoriums, from the windows of which, simply amazing views of the sea open up.
In addition to cozy and fairly inexpensive sanatoriums, here you can also find very good restaurants abounding with delicious dishes, both traditional cuisine and the most famous culinary capitals of the world. Fans of real, live beer will like one of the most popular pubs in the city, called "Stepan Razin".
The vegetation of the coast of old Gagra is truly amazing. Here you can find not only pines, oleanders and cypresses, but even palm trees that are not typical for this climatic zone.
Photos of the central beaches of New Gagra and its environs
On the beaches of New Gagra, you can fully enjoy a comfortable stay. Both the entertainment and tourist infrastructure of New Gagra remains at the highest level.
However, there are also disadvantages to be found here.
Due to the rapid dominance of these places by various social groups of vacationers, in the midst of summer it is often very dirty and littered here. The shore of the central beach in Novaya Gagra mainly consists of pebbles.
For families with young children, this place can become a real paradise for relaxation. In Novaya Gagra there is a full-fledged water park, as well as a number of gaming establishments. The descent into the water is smooth here, most of the beach areas are shallow, which is another argument in favor of choosing this place for families with children.
But lovers of nudist beaches have nothing to do in the holiday season in Gagra.
The thing is that for now unknown reasons, this type of beach holiday did not take root in Abkhazia at all.
However, if there are no special places reserved for lovers of “natural” recreation, this does not mean that this type of recreation is not practiced here. 
Immediately after the end of the holiday season, in September, when the weather is still quite warm, and the sea has not had time to cool down, in some secluded places of Old Gagra you can meet whole groups of people relaxing without clothes.
In total, it is about 400 km - there are public and closed beaches, equipped and wild, sandy-pebble and rocky, if you look carefully, you can find sandy ones, however, in fairness, it must be said, it will not be the sand of Anapa beaches, rather very small pebble.
Features of the beaches of Abkhazia
- The beaches are mostly pebble, less often - sand and pebble, the descent into the water is gentle;
- the water in the sea warms up quite quickly, the sea is clean, and if you add beautiful nature, good ecology, then rest here becomes quite attractive;
- in Abkhazia, many rivers and streams flow into the sea, even in extreme heat they carry quite cold water and in some parts of the water area, the temperature of the water in the sea may be lower than usual;
- after showers, these same rivers bring a lot of garbage, but coastal currents clear the sea rather quickly (in bays, for example, Sukhumi or Gudauta, this process is longer).
The best beaches of Gagra
Gagra conditionally divided into two parts - Old and New Gagra, the length of the coastline is about 56 km, the beaches here are pebbly, the entrance to the sea is relatively steep (for example, when compared with the beaches of Sukhum).
Beach of Old Gagra
Beach Old Gagra less crowded than the beaches New Gagra, less noisy, the infrastructure is less developed, along the coast there are many boarding houses still built in Soviet times. Some of them have their own sections of beaches, but you can get there without any problems.
The beaches of New Gagra
Beaches New Gagra quite comfortable, more crowded, the beach infrastructure is well developed here, there is even a small water park,
Beaches New Gagra covered with smaller pebbles than on the beach of Staraya Gagra.
The most popular beaches in this part of the resort are:
Beach Central
The public beach is covered with pebbles, sand is found in places, the entrance to the sea is gentle here, in some areas there is shallow water.
The beach of the boarding house Solnechny
The beach is sandy and pebbly, with a gentle entry into the water.
The best beaches of Pitsunda
Pitsunda boasts the largest variety of beaches, while all of them will be united by a clear and calm sea.
Most of the beaches Pitsunda located in the Pitsunda Bay, well protected from the winds.
Well, a unique microclimate Pitsunda(everyone knows about the Pitsunda pine) makes this region very attractive for recreation and treatment.
The most popular beaches of Pitsunda:
Beach Central
The beach belongs to the complex "Pitsunda Resort", for guests of the complex (hotels and boarding houses of Pitsunda) admission is free, for the rest - paid, covered with small pebbles, equipped, there is an opportunity to do water sports, in the peak season the beach is quite crowded.
Rybzavod beach
Located 6 km from Pitsunda, is considered sandy, but it is rather a very small pebble. The plant, by the way, is not working.
Ldzaa village beach
The sand and pebble beach is considered the cleanest on the coast: even at the height of the season, there are no epidemiological problems here.
The best beaches of New Athos
AT New Athos come those who appreciate the silence, the sparsely populated beach. The width of the beach strip is about 30 meters, the pebbles are of medium and small size, the entrance to the sea is gentle, the bottom is even. In the eastern part of the resort, the beaches are narrower, but here there are patches of sand.
Beaches New Athos poorly equipped, there is no entertainment here, if you need amenities, you will have to go to the beaches of boarding houses.
Near New Athos there are many breakwaters, this is due to the peculiarities of the hydrology of the bay.
The best beaches of Sukhum
coastline length Sukhum about 20 km, most of the beaches have a small width of the beach strip (5-10 m), in some areas in the bay area it is wider (15-20 m).
The beaches here are pebbly and sandy-pebbly, most of them are freely accessible, there are 5 equipped beaches, all of them are located in the central part of the city.
Popular beaches of Sukhum:
Beach Central
The length of the beach is 2 km, the width in some places reaches 50 m, it is equipped with changing rooms and showers, there are numerous cafes and shops along the beach.
Beach resorts MVO and Strategic Missile Forces
The length of the beach strip is about 2.5 km, the width is 15-20 meters, covered with pebbles, with a gentle entry into the sea. These are the most equipped beaches in the Sukhum region, but the entrance to them is paid (if you are not a guest of these resorts).
Aitar beach
The beach is located in the southwestern part of the city next to the Aytar boarding house, covered with small pebbles, sand interspersed in places, free of charge. On the shore there are children's attractions that will help you keep your child a little busy.
Sinop beach
This is the most popular beach in Sukhum- it can be called conditionally sandy: a wide beach strip (up to 50 meters) covered with sand, but pebbles are also quite common, especially in the surf zone. The beach is partially equipped (toilets, showers, changing rooms), along the beach there are cafes, restaurants, shops. The beach is free.
Do not search in Abkhazia there are no official beaches for nudists, sometimes there are spontaneous ones. But it must be borne in mind that the local population has a rather negative attitude towards such vacationers.
Discover one of the best places for recreation on the Black Sea. If you need high-level hotels, appropriate service, then it makes sense to think about others Black Sea resorts. AT Abkhazia while there are no upscale hotels, many buildings destroyed by the war have not yet been restored. But if the main thing for you is a clean sea and beautiful nature, you are on the right track.
The central beach is the most famous and popular beach among tourists in the Novaya Gagra area.
It is also considered the largest on the coast of Abkhazia, the coastal strip reaches a length of 300 meters and a width of 40.
The infrastructure of the Gagra beach is quite well developed - there are various cafes, supermarkets and shops on the territory. Also, it is on the territory of the Central Beach that the “pearl” of New Gagra is located - Gagra Water Park. Entrance to Gagra beach is free.
Nature and water
New Gagra beach, like most others local beaches, covered with small pebbles - such a surface allows you to walk barefoot on the beach, but you still should not forget about beach shoes. Also on the territory of the Central Beach there are also large sandy strips. Despite its central location on the coast, the beach is especially crowded only during the peak season, while the rest of the time it is more suitable for a secluded holiday.
The crystal clear water of the New Gagra coast attracts a huge number of tourists. Also, many vacationers positively note the smooth and gentle entry into the sea - the depth begins after a few meters, it is not at all near the coast. That is why you can safely go to the beach with children.
On the one hand, the coastline is surrounded by clear sea water, and on the other hand, it is densely populated with greenery and various subtropical plants and forests that delight the eye. In addition, from the coast you have the opportunity to admire the beauty and grandeur Caucasus mountains.
By the way, it is thanks to the mountains that the mild climate is preserved in Novaya Gagra. Mountains retain warm sea air and protect the coast from cold winds. It is known that the largest number of tourists in Novaya Gagra is in July. And this is no coincidence - it is in this summer month that the water temperature reaches its highest point.
Infrastructure of the Central Beach in New Gagra
The recreation area of the Central Beach is quite well-maintained and developed, compared to the old part of Gagra - everything that tourists need is located on the territory: shops where you can buy everything you need, as well as cafes, restaurants and canteens. Any vacationer also has the opportunity to sit under a large beach umbrella, protecting from the sun, and on a sun lounger. However, the smooth surface of the beach allows you to relax on it without using a sunbed. For the convenience of visitors beach area equipped with dressing rooms.
Do not forget about the presence in the new part of Gagra of a summer resort water park with many water slides for guests of different ages and a play pool for the little ones. On the beach there is a paid children's slide and it is possible to rent a water scooter, a catamaran or a boat, as well as hire an instructor to ensure safety.
The beach is clean, the local administration monitors the order and cleanliness on the coast, which is why they tend to clean up the garbage in a timely manner so as not to cause inconvenience to vacationing tourists.
Beach location
The central beach is shrouded in a strip of the Caucasus Mountains and is relatively close to residential resort area, in its southern part - on Abazgaa street. Others are located next to the Central Beach of New Gagra. For example, the beach of the boarding house "Energetik" with a water slide and paid attractions. In addition, it will not be difficult to get to Pitsunda by transport from Novye Gagra, where, by the way, everyone can get to the sandy beach.
Advantages of the Central Beach
Gagra beach combines safety and comfort for relaxation. It is equipped with the necessary amenities, and is also well suited for families with children. The central beach of Novaya Gagra is located at a short distance from the residential area, local attractions that you need to visit, as well as from other beaches. The microclimate and water temperature not only contribute to a pleasant stay, but are also beneficial to health and enrich the body.
How to get to the Central beach in New Gagra
Get to the Central Beach of New Gagra from anywhere resort settlement you can with the help of a fixed-route taxi.
You just need to ask the driver to stop near the Abkhazia Hotel and after walking 200 meters towards the sea, you will already be there.
You can also use the services of local taxi services, such as Prestige. The cost of the trip will be at least 100 rubles. Also on the territory of New Gagra there are buses, the routes of which include stops at the beach.
