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AbkhaziaOrgan music concert
As we have already mentioned, one of the entertainment in Pitsunda is a visit to the concert of organ music, which are held inside the Pitsunda temple on the territory of the architectural landmark Great Pitiunt. It is believed that the temple has unique acoustic properties, and therefore in Soviet times in 1975, a German organ by Alexander Schuke was installed here. Of course, you will not see any show during the concerts, because everything takes place in the best tradition of Soviet amateur performance and is very delayed, but, anyway, if you are resting in Pitsunda, this concert is worth visiting. Learn more about the concert here.
🕐 Working hours: the concert takes place at 17:00 and 20:00, in the low tourist season only at 17:00.
💵 Entrance fee / tickets price: tickets for the concert of organ music are purchased at a separate box office near the entrance to the Great Pitiunt, the cost is 600 rubles adults, 200 rubles children 6-11 years old. Children under 6 years of age are not allowed at the concert.
🚶 How to get there: concerts are held by Pitsunda in the temple, which is located on the territory of the architectural reserve "big Pitiunt", which, in turn, is located in the center of Pitsunda (temple on the map).
Pitsunda Dolphinarium
The Dolphinarium in Pitsunda opened in 2016, and this is the first and so far the only dolphinarium in Abkhazia. The program for him was compiled in Sochi, as well as two dolphins and fur seals participating in the show. Open-air Dolphinarium, shows are held only in the summer. In addition to the show, you can get an unforgettable experience of dolphin therapy (swimming with dolphins in the pool). Learn more about the Dolphinarium here.
🌐 Website: abhaziadelfinarium.com
🕐 Working hours: open from April until the end of the season daily except Mondays. Performances start at 11:00, 16:00 and 19:00. The time of performances may vary, it is better to clarify by Phone +7 940 990 11 90 or on the website of the Dolphinarium.
💵 Entrance fee / tickets price: 700 rubles, children under 3 years free of charge.
🚶 How to get there: the Dolphinarium is located on the central beach of Pitsunda, Gitsba STR., 5 (Dolphinarium on the map)
Gagripsh Restaurant
Gagripsh restaurant is not just a restaurant with the best interior and exterior, perhaps, in all of Abkhazia, but also a historical place. The restaurant building appeared here in 1902, and it was not built, but assembled, since it was brought disassembled from Holland. It was purchased in Paris at an exhibition by the Prince of Oldenburg, who is considered the founder of the resort. Before the revolution, Nicholas II, later Stalin, Maxim Gorky, Bunin and other historical figures managed to visit here. The restaurant managed to appear in the cinema, in particular, the Soviet film "winter evening in Gagra" was shot here.
Today, the interior and exterior of the building has not changed much, the restaurant is still in operation. It is one of the most expensive in Abkhazia, and almost every tourist considers it a duty to at least look at it. Whether to go and eat in a restaurant, decide after studying the menu and prices. One has only to objectively say that the prices here are really very high, and the quality of food is not much different from other catering points. Learn more about the restaurant here.
🕐 Working hours: 11:00 – 00:00.
💵 Entrance fee / tickets price: admission is free, eat the first, second and drinks will cost from 1000 rubles.
🚶 How to get there: the restaurant is located in Staraya Gagra district (restaurant on the map)
Gagra Water Park
This is the only water park in Abkhazia, and perhaps the most popular entertainment for children and the whole family in the country and Gagra in particular. Water park of open type. There are slides of different types: for the youngest children, older and for adults, a total of 9 slides. There are 7 swimming pools with sun loungers and umbrellas, cafes with somewhat inflated prices.
Do not expect a wide variety of slides and entertainment, yet compared to even Russian water parks, it is modest. But given that this is almost the only worthwhile entertainment for the whole family in all of Abkhazia, it is worth a visit.
🕐 Working hours: open only in summer from 1 June to September from 10:00 to 19:00.
💵 Entrance fee / tickets price: tickets are only for the whole day, there is no hourly payment. The price varies depending on the month and demand, on average adults – 1000 rubles, children 4-10 years – 800 rubles, up to 4 years free. The ticket is one-time, you can not go out and return on it.
🚶 How to get there: the water park is located in the center of Gagra near the embankment, 57/1 Abazgaa Street (water park on the map. Phone: +7 (840) 234-47-42. Hotel "Abkhazia" on Abazgaa Street. From other resorts, you can also get to the water park by minibuses costing from 50 rubles, but you will have to get out on Demerdzhipa Street near the former continent shopping center, and walk towards the embankment for 15-20 minutes.
Seaside Park
The park stretches for about a kilometer along the beach in Staraya Gagara. It was founded in 1902 to decorate the resort on the initiative of the Prince of Oldenburg. To fill it with a variety of amazing plants, all kinds of exotic species were brought here from all over the world. Unfortunately, over the years of Abkhazia's independence, the park has fallen into disrepair, and today it is in a neglected and dilapidated state. On the territory there is a playground with very simple old attractions, a tennis court, a rope park, a mini zoo (zoo corner), and of course several cafes. Learn more about the park here.
🕐 Working hours: the park is open around the clock, but it is better to visit it in the daytime. With the advent of darkness, there is no lighting here, the park becomes a deserted and eerie place.
💵 Entrance fee / tickets price: free.
🚶 How to get there: Seaside Park stretches along almost the entire area of Stara Gagra (Park on the map. From Novaya Gagra, you can get here by minibus at a cost of 25 rubles, they make a stop right at the colonnade. A taxi ride will cost from 150 rubles.
Hot spring in Kyndig village
The hot spring in the village of Kyndig is the most famous healing thermal springs of Abkhazia. Hot chloride, calcium-sodium water with a temperature of more than 100 degrees and a strong smell of hydrogen sulfide (the smell of rotten eggs) breaks out to the surface, and then is distributed through a system of pipes to the pools, gradually cooling down in them. Also, the water falls from a height of about 10 meters with several powerful jets, standing under which you can get a massage with therapeutic water. In addition to hot water, therapeutic mud comes to the surface here, which can also be used in wellness procedures. It is believed that for recovery it is necessary to visit the sources at least 10 times.
As for the arrangement of hot springs, everything is done here at the most basic level: no service, simple wooden benches, stone pools, gravel paths, wooden boxes for things. Learn more about Kyndig hot springs here.
🕐 Working hours: from 06:00 to 22:00.
💵 Entrance fee / tickets price: 150 rubles (no time limit); use of a locker for storing things 50 rubles; parking 50 rubles.
🚶 How to get there: The kyndyg spring is located on the outskirts of the village of Kyndyg, 35 kilometers from Sukhum (hot spring on the map. From the village of Kyndyg it can be reached on foot. It is best to get from Sukhum and other resorts by your own transport, but you can also take a minibus that departs from Sukhum from the starting point at the central Sukhum market.
New kyndig hot spring
Near the village of Kyndig, right next to the main road, there is another hot spring complex. This is a new place, although it is equipped in the same way as the most famous spring on the outskirts of the village. Here, hot healing water from underground is distributed through a system of pipes to the pools, gradually cooling down in them. There are several pools with different temperatures, you can choose the most pleasant for yourself. Also, the water falls from a height of about 10 meters with several powerful jets, standing under which you can get a massage with therapeutic water. In addition to hot water, therapeutic mud comes to the surface here, which can also be used in wellness procedures. It is believed that for recovery it is necessary to visit the sources at least 10 times, so some tourists specifically stop in the village of Kyndig to have access to the sources. But do not forget that it is recommended to take medical procedures once a day, and no more than 20-30 minutes. Learn more about the new kyndyg hot springs here.
🕐 Working hours: from 06:00 to 22:00.
💵 Entrance fee / tickets price: 150 rubles (no time limit); use of a locker for storing things 50 rubles.
🚶 How to get there: The kyndyg spring is located near the village of Kyndyg near the main highway Abzhuiskoe Highway, 35 kilometers from Sukhum (source on map. From Sukhum and other resorts it is best to get on your own transport, but you can make the way by minibus, which depart from Sukhum from the point of departure in the central Sukhum market.
Hydrogen sulfide sources "Ccuara" in Primorsky
Often these sources are also called Gudauta or New Athos, although in fact they are located in the village of Primorskoye somewhere in the middle between them. Like other hot springs, the hydrogen sulfide spring in Primorskoye combines the healing effect of underground springs saturated with minerals and hydrogen sulfide with therapeutic mud. There is also mineral healing water, massage is offered,there is a cafe.
You can swim in the springs in one of the two pools, or in the showers. After taking baths, it is suggested to smear blue clay, which has more cosmetic effect than therapeutic. Learn more about the hot springs in Primorsky here.
🕐 Working hours: from 06:00 to 22:00.
💵 Entrance fee / tickets price: adults-200 rubles; children-100 rubles. Use of a locker for storing things - 20 rubles; parking-50 rubles; massage from 400 rubles for 15 minutes to 2000 for 1 hour.
🚶 How to get there: sources are located in the village of Primorskoye (aka Tskuara) 15 kilometers from the center Gudauta and 30 kilometers from Sukhum (source on map. You can get here only by private transport or taxi. Also from Gudauta and New Athos, excursions to the springs from 500 rubles are offered.