Abkhazia in the off-season – travel now

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In recent years, tourists from Russia have steadily grown in interest in relaxing in Abkhazia. This is due to the country’s location in one of the most beautiful corners of the Black Sea region. There are relatively convenient logistics, ease of crossing the border, a high concentration of historical, cultural, and natural attractions, delicious food, and comfortable prices. In summer, there are no fewer tourists in Abkhazia than in Greater Sochi. However, many experienced travellers prefer to come here during the off-season. This is the best time to get to know the country.

Destinations in Russia

We went to Abkhazia with the “Terra Expedition”. They specialise in car trips in the “all included” format and organise various complexities of off-road tours in Russia and neighbouring countries. The plans include Karelia, Belomorye, Kabardino-Balkaria, Alanya and Belarus. It also was an excellent opportunity to test the premium Chinese off-road vehicle Tank.

Gagra, Abkhazia

If you move from the border along the sea along the Sukhumi highway, then the first major resort on the path is Gagra. Looking at its parks and sanatoriums are still luxurious, although damaged during the Georgian-Abkhaz war of 1992 – 1993. It is hard to believe that there were life-threatening malaria swamps in the second half of the 19th century.

By the beginning of the twentieth century, eucalyptus groves appeared here—also, a magnificent seaside park with exotic plants from other countries. Palaces and hospitals were erected, electric lighting was carried out, and telegraph and water supply.

In recent years, tourists from Russia have steadily grown in interest in Abkhazia. This is due to the country's location in one of the most beautiful corners of

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Pitsunda

South of Gagra is the Pitsunda. It is the birthplace of a unique relict, long-tailed pine, and amazing beaches, maybe the best in all of Abkhazia. The town itself is small. Sanatoriums occupy a significant part of it. In the offseason, the streets are deserted. But you can thoroughly study the remains of the ancient fortress of Pitiunt with fragments of Roman barracks, baths and cellars, fortress walls of the Byzantine era and an incredible temple complex IX – X centuries.