New Year in Abkhazia is suitable for those tourists who want to celebrate the holiday warmly. They come here to admire nature, to restore their spiritual and physical strength. What is the weather at the resort on New Year's holidays, where is the best place to go and what can you do? What are the prices for hotels, air tickets, the private sector, for food in cafes and restaurants awaiting us.
One of the great proposals for meeting the main holiday will be a trip to the resorts of Abkhazia. The cost of tickets and events will be cheap, such a vacation will be affordable even for those who like to save money. First you need to decide on the resort.
Where to celebrate the New Year in Abkhazia?
For recreation in the winter, it is best to go to the cities: Gagra, Sukhum, Pitsunda and New Athos... The tourist infrastructure is well developed. These cities have a large number of restaurants, cafes, hotels, guest houses.
It is important to note that in Gagra, Pitsunda and Novy Afon, some establishments are closed. There are restaurants at hotels and sanatoriums. In Sukhum, they function all year round. The cost of rest will be slightly more expensive in Gagra, prices at other resorts are about the same.
What to do during the holidays?
What can you see on the New Year in Abkhazia 2022, what to do? Where to go on a weekend in January with children and the whole family?
There are a lot of attractions in the country, both cultural, historical and natural.
IN Gagra nature lovers can visit the Zhoekvarskoe gorge, the cave of St. Evpatiy, the observation deck on the Mamzishkha mountain. The architectural landmarks include the Temple of the Gagra Fortress, the Colonnade.
Family tourists with children can visit the Water Park in Gagra, as well as the Central City Park.
IN Pitsunda the most important attraction is Lake Ritsa. You can also visit the Blue Lake and the Gega waterfall. The Bzyb Gorge is especially popular with tourists.
The largest early medieval temple is located in Pitsunda. It was built in the 6th century. At the moment it functions as a concert hall. Some ancient paintings have survived to this day.
An interesting architectural monument in New Athos is the New Athos Monastery. Also, tourists come to the Cave complex, Anakopia citadel.
If you are traveling with children, then you should definitely visit the botanical garden and monkey nursery in Sukhum.
If you are planning a sightseeing tour, be sure to read the article - what to see in Abkhazia.
Prices for the New Year in Abkhazia
Flights Moscow-Adler
The cost of a plane ticket from Moscow to Adler throughout December is 3800-4000 rubles. For the new year, prices rise to 11,400 rubles for a round-trip ticket per person. In the first days of January, the cost is 7000-9000 rubles, then it decreases to 3000 rubles.
For the New Year, tickets must be booked in advance, as the Moscow-Adler route is very popular. Up to 50 days before departure, a ticket can be purchased with a discount of up to 28%.
- You can clearly see the change in the cost of air tickets in the price calendar by month:
After the flight to Adler, you will need to get to the border, how to do it quickly and cheaply, and most importantly - how to get there? For a complete overview of all methods and fares, see a separate article.
Hotel prices
Hotels in Abkhazia for the New Year offer excellent prices for tourists. They are preparing a New Year's banquet, an entertainment program. All this is paid at will on the spot. The cost varies from 3000 to 5000 rubles.
Prices for the best hotels in Abkhazia according to tourists' reviews:
- Hotel "Anakopia Club" 3 * - 2900 rubles;
- Griffon Hotel 3 * - 3000 rubles;
- Hotel "Dioscuria" 3 * - 3500 rubles;
- Hotel Medovy 4 * - 5000 rub.
- Hotel Bereg Evkaliptov 4 * - 6800 rub.
All the hotels presented were found on the RoomGuru.ru website, you can also book other good options at an affordable room rate on New Year's Eve, do not forget to use the hotel location map, it will be especially useful for location near the desired place or attraction.
Private sector of Abkhazia, prices
If you are planning to celebrate New Year 2022 at a restaurant or with friends, you can settle in the private sector at lower prices. Such accommodation will be especially beneficial if you are spending your holidays with friends or with several families. You do not need to depend on the daily routine, you have your own kitchen, you can cook any fresh food bought at the market.
You can rent a house for the holidays or winter holidays through Booking.com. Below are some great offers that were found on this particular housing search service.
The cost of rooms in guest houses starts from 500 rubles. A standard room for two can be booked for 800 rubles. For example, Guest House at Larissa in Gudauta.
In Gagra, the cost of rooms in the private sector starts from 800 rubles. For this price, you can book a superior double room, for example, in the Guest house Forelka.
An excellent option for accommodation in Gagra is the Orchid Guest House. Here you can book a room for 900 rubles.
The cost of apartments starts from 1500 rubles per night. Below are some great options according to tourist reviews:
- Apartments 7 Palms - 1500 rubles;
- Apartments Sakharova - 2000 rubles;
- Apartments Kodori - 3000 rubles;
- Apartments na Uslara - 4000 rubles;
- Apartment Na Abazgaa - 4500 rubles.
The rest of the accommodation options by the sea in houses and apartments at a low cost can be found in a separate article - private sector vacations.
Food prices in Abkhazia
The cost of food is much lower than in Moscow, practically the same as in the regions of Russia.
Here are the approximate prices for food in Abkhazia from tourists who have recently visited the Black Sea coast:
- bread - 35 rubles;
- milk - 80 rubles;
- butter - 250 rubles;
- kefir - 70 rubles;
- sour cream - 130 rubles;
- cottage cheese - 150 rubles;
- vegetable oil - 100 rubles;
- potatoes - 40 rubles;
- pears - 90 rubles;
Cafes and restaurants for events
There is a large selection of cafes and restaurants. They offer European Russian and Caucasian cuisine. Some of them are closed for the winter. Almost all establishments work in the city of Sukhum. Abkhazia for the New Year in restaurants and cafes will surprise the whole family with its menu.
- The average bill in a cafe can be 300-450 rubles. For example, a cafe Joequara in Gagra. It offers soups, snacks, hot dishes, desserts, barbecue. It is very popular with tourists.
- One of the best restaurants in the resort is Gagripsh- the symbol of Gagra. Legendary establishment. A. Chekhov, I. Bunin, M. Gorky have been here in due time. The average check per person here is 1,700 rubles.
- A cafe-bar is open in Novy - Athos in winter "Prime"... It offers a wide selection of dishes, snacks, hot dishes, alcoholic beverages. Also serves national cuisine and barbecue. The average check per person is 500-600 rubles.
- The restaurant is especially popular in Sukhum Narta... The dishes of national cuisine are skillfully prepared here. The average bill is 350-400 rubles.
Reviews about the rest in Abkhazia during the New Year holidays
According to tourists' reviews, those who want peace and quiet will like the New Year in Abkhazia. Tourists note that the resort is warm. At this time, there are many fruits that can be bought cheaply in the market: oranges, tangerines, persimmons.
Many restaurants and cafes are closed due to the lack of a large number of tourists.
An important point is the fact that there is no central heating in the houses. When choosing a home, you should look for options with heaters, since it is cold in the rooms.
Tourists in their reviews note the beauty of nature, silence and tranquility.
Of the shortcomings, tourists point to a low level of service and infrastructure, devastation. Old furniture and appliances are often found in houses.
The benefits of relaxation include low prices for tours, hotels, the private sector, spas and treatment.
Weather in Abkhazia for the New Year
Holidays for the New Year in Abkhazia have become very popular in recent years. This is due primarily to the fact that it is warm here during the winter months. The air temperature during the day often reaches 18-20 degrees above zero, at night - 5-10 degrees.
From warm clothes, tourists may only need a sweater and a windbreaker.
The weather in January in Abkhazia 2022 is expected to be warm. The average temperature is +11 degrees during the day and +3 degrees at night.
Beach vacation at the resort is not possible during the winter months. But this is a great time for walks, excursions, sightseeing. Many tourists buy vouchers to sanatoriums, as prices are very low.
An alternative to swimming in the sea can be a hotel or a boarding house with a heated pool; it will not be difficult to find such hotels through hotel booking services.
Another advantage of holidays for New Years and Christmas is the lack of a large number of tourists. This affects the cost of flights, hotel rooms, food in restaurants and prices for excursions.
In addition, there are a lot of fresh seafood and fish, fruits in the markets of Abkhazia in winter.
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