Abkhazia - "Country of soul" Bashny.Net

According to Abkhazians, their native land, located in the north-western part of the Caucasus, chosen by God for the beauty. And indeed - the nature generously endowed this land. Abkhazia, whose name translates as "country soul", is the northernmost area with a subtropical climate. Due to the unique climate, the local peaks of the mountains, covered with white snow, clear sea water, clear mountain lakes and rivers, beautiful parks and other beauties of the Caucasus, Abkhazia has always been a great place to relax.
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1) If you look at the Land of the soul from the air, you can see that this small area is completely surrounded by green mountain ranges. That majestic mountains protect the region from cold northern winds, providing a mild climate. Due to this isolation here two hundred days a year sunny weather, and the swimming season in Abkhazia lasts from May to October.





2) The main local resorts - it's certainly Gagra, Pitsunda and Sukhum (pictured), the capital of Abkhazia. Last rich in historical monuments, because this city has turned two and a half thousand years. Sukhum has a rich history and many times destroyed. Throughout the 19th century it was ravaged by three. During the recent conflict with Georgia city has also been affected, but in spite of that, many old buildings, ancient monuments, such as the castle of Bagrat, all the main attractions, famous since the Soviet era, such as the famous Sukhumi botanical garden or a monkey nursery.



3) Abkhazia is famous for its amazingly beautiful mountains: they permeate the cool swift rivers, which originate in the glaciers of the Caucasus Mountains. These crystal-clear waters are still inhabited by trout, and spawning and salmon.



4) Place with the beautiful name and an even more stunning scenery - "Valley of Seven Lakes." The road here starts with the famous resorts of Gagra and Pitsunda. In fact, the lakes here are not seven, and much more, all of which are located at an altitude of 2,000 to 2,400 meters above sea level.



5) Total in Abkhazia more than 180 alpine lakes, the most famous of which is the Lake Riza. Excursion to the shore of the lake, whose waters are colored in all shades of green, and with its wide trout is a classic guest Abkhazia. The ride from the cities of Gagra and Pitsunda about an hour. Here you can have a great time riding on a catamaran or a boat on the lake, or spending time in one of the coastal cafes where you can try the delicious trout. On one of the shores of an alpine lake located Stalin's dacha.



6) A rare beauty of the Caucasus Mountains in Abkhazia were sung classics. There are many scenic gorges, which are laid fascinating tourist destinations while traveling in which the tourists brought unique nature - Canyon Yupsharskih gate Athos Cave and Milk waterfall.



7) Tourists can find here all kinds of outdoor activities: paragliding, scuba diving, white-water rafting. Visitors can take a horse ride on the Abkhazian horses, specially adapted to the mountainous terrain. Riding in conjunction with an unusually beautiful scenery of mountain gorges, which runs along the horse trails, like people of all ages. A photo taken in Abkhazia will please look beautiful green expanse.



8) After a long journey through the picturesque mountain expanses seem especially appetizing traditional Abkhaz cuisine: hominy, cheese, meats, smoked meats. The pride of the Abkhazians is considered a wine that is produced in the territory of the Abkhazian land and features a rich taste and extraordinary flavor. Wine lovers appreciate the exquisite taste of the Abkhazian wines "Lykhny", "Apsny" and "Bouquet of Abkhazia."



9) The clean mountain air, filled with scents that exude coniferous and exotic plants, is able to cure many diseases, to regain the taste of life. By the way, the air of Abkhazia was the main reason why there are so many resorts, it is aimed at improving able to return to a healthy heart and lungs. Rest in Abkhazia, with its mild climate created by the combined efforts of the Caucasus Mountains and the Black Sea, - the effectiveness of all drugs.



10) Despite the fact that for some time there was a tourist economy in ruins, now more and more tourists eager to spend their holidays in Abkhazia it. They are attracted by the romance of the soul to the Land of mountain hiking, pristine beaches with pebbles, the local beauty of untouched nature, as well as cheap domestic vacation: trips to Abkhazia are cheaper than in Turkey or Egypt, and much more economical than a trip to Sochi.



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