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AbkhaziaWhat to Expect and Is It Worth Visiting
Pitsunda Relic Grove (Pitsunda Nature Reserve) is the most visited place by vacationers of Pitsunda resort. It is part of the Pitsunda-Mussera Nature Reserve. The huge territory of the reserve covers an area of about 200 hectares and stretches along the coast for 7.5 kilometers. Pitsunda pines grow here - very rare species of coniferous trees. Despite the fact that they are called Pitsund, but still not isolated in a separate species and are a kind of Calabrian (Turkish) pine. Such species are listed in the Red Book in Russia and are found in the area of the villages of Divnomorskoye and Praskoveyevka.
Pine Pitsunda (Latin Pinus brutia var. pityusa) is a large tree of the genus Pine (Pinus) of the Pine family (Pinaceae), growing on the Black Sea coast of the Caucasus. The name of the pine tree comes from the Abkhazian town of Pitsunda (eastern coast of the Black Sea).
Source: wikipedia.org
The benefits of needles have been known for a long time, it has a diuretic, choleretic, healing effect, needles contain a lot of vitamin C. Needles release phytoncides into the air – substances that kill microorganisms and are able to fight viruses. Therefore, walking around the reserve will be very useful, not only for those who suffer from diseases of the pulmonary system. Even staying on the territory in the shade of trees, a calm atmosphere and a relaxed rest will have a positive effect on cardiac activity, strengthen the nervous system. In general, there are some advantages.
The grove is very well located near the coastline, so being on the beach you can hide in the shade of pine trees. It will be nice to be here on the hottest days, not to mention the double wellness effect of the "sea-grove" type.
How to visit
There are no special recommendations for visiting the reserve. It can be visited at any time. From the city center to the beach – the main tourist route, all roads lead through the grove. You can walk along the toll road past shops and stalls through Gitsba Street and go to the Central Beach, entrance is 50 rubles. Or choose a free route through the Cypress Alley, where there are also many pavilions with food, drinks, and leisure goods. Everything will depend only on your preferences and, possibly, on the location of the accommodation in which you stayed. From the beach side to the reserve there are free passes almost anywhere.
🕐 Working hours
Around the clock.
💵 Entrance fee / ticket price
Free of charge.
🚶 How to get there
The Pitsunda relic grove is located in Pitsunda on the shore near Cape Pitsunda (Pitsunda grove on the map). From the center of the resort you can only walk along one of the routes: the first - through a free passage to the beach along the Cypress Alley; the second - through a paid passage to the main beach (entrance 50 USD).
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