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The city of Sukhum is the capital of Abkhazia. The population of Sukhum is 64 thousand people. Abkhazians call their capital Akua. From 1936 to 1992 the city was called Sukhumi and did not decline. Sukhum is located in the central part of Abkhazia at the foot of several low mountains on the Black Sea coast. The resort of Sukhum is separated from the border with Russia by 107 km. Sukhumi bay is the longest in Abkhazia (24 km). The capital of Abkhazia writes its history of 25 centuries.

Embankment of the Dioscuri and Embankment of the Mahadzhirs is the coastline of the center of Sukhum. Palm trees, oleanders, magnolias, eucalyptus trees, Lankaran acacias and camphor laurel create an exotic look for the city. Sukhum is an arboretum and a botanical garden. The capital of Abkhazia attracts tourists with castles of the early Middle Ages and the ruins of the Great Abkhazian Wall with 2000 watchtowers (VI century), which begins on the Black Sea coast at the mouth of the Kyalasur River 4 km from the city center and stretches through the mountains and gorges of Abkhazia for 160 km to the mouth of the river Engura.

Walk around Sukhum. What to see in the resort of Sukhum?

It was a wonderful day in the capital of Abkhazia in early September. Let's take a walk around the city of Sukhum and look at its sights through the eyes of a tourist. Let's start our journey from the city center.

One of the main squares of the Sukhum resort is Teatralnaya. It is located in the middle part of the Makhajirs Embankment, which combines the panorama of the snow-white drama theater named after Samson Chanba and a small park overlooking the Black Sea. The painted walls of the State Drama Theater of Abkhazia, covered with Arabic script, immediately catch the eye of the guests of Sukhum. The theater square of the capital of Abkhazia is decorated with a restored in 2008 fountain-cascade with griffins. A masterpiece of landscape design at the fountain with mythical griffins, consisting of Brazilian palms, agaves, dracaena, flower arrangements and cool fountain jets of various heights, completes the image of Theater Square. The cascade fountain is especially beautiful in the evening. It is illuminated and shimmers with all the colors of the rainbow.

Do you like to listen to the sound of the sea while walking along the promenade? Embankment of the Mahadjirs is a beautiful embankment of the capital of Abkhazia and the most picturesque place in Sukhum. Sitting on a bench under the shade of flowering exotic plants, it is pleasant to observe the state of the water surface and the yacht, which is rocking on the waves like in a cradle. Peace settles in the soul. Where the Embankment of the Makhajirs begins right at the Black Sea coast, gigantic eucalyptus trees grow, shedding their bark. In the evening, the center of Sukhum is illuminated by an extravaganza of light and colors that artists leave in the paintings as Faces of the capital of Abkhazia.

Leona Avenue appears at the Ritsa Hotel. Here are the Philharmonic (1914) and the State Russian Drama Theater (performances for children).

The business and shopping center of the capital of Abkhazia is Peace Street. Here are the main post office (1915), the city administration with a clock tower (1914) and the Park of Glory.

Colonnade on the Embankment of the Makhajirs- this is the soul of the capital of Abkhazia and a kind of symbol of Sukhum. It is always noisy near the Colonnade and the Brekhalovka cafe. This is a meeting place for Sukhumi residents and a priority for excursions. Take a look at the jewelry store on the Sukhum embankment near the Colonnade, and you will purchase silver items - a special souvenir from the capital of Abkhazia.

Photo of Sukhum resort sights

Botanical Garden- the ever-blooming decoration of Sukhum - closes Leon Avenue. In the Botanical Garden of the capital of Abkhazia, masterpieces of floristry from all over the world (5000 species) are collected. The botanical garden in Sukhum was founded more than 170 years ago. The first seedlings were brought here in 1838 on the initiative of N. Raevsky. The demonstration part of the garden is located in the center of Sukhum and has an area of ​​5 hectares. The pride of the Botanical Garden of Sukhum is the Caucasian linden (250 years old), which grew on the territory even before its foundation. The Sukhumi Botanical Garden is open to the public daily and invites you to admire its parks, gardens and aquatic plants.

Abkhaz State Museum(local lore) was founded in 1915. It decorates Leon Street (house 22). Its numerous unique exhibits from the departments of nature, history of ancient and medieval ages, archeology, ethnography tell about the life and culture of the peoples of Abkhazia. A small garden of the museum and a dolmen where wishes are made, as well as monuments in the park near the museum, attract the attention of residents and guests of the capital of Abkhazia. The monument to the poet and the square named after Bagrat Shinkuba were created in May 2010.

Apery rises above Sukhum on Mount Trapeze. The Monkey Nursery is a living landmark of the capital of Abkhazia, founded in 1927. The Research Institute of Experimental Pathology and Therapy at the Academy of Sciences of Abkhazia operates on the territory of the monkey nursery. Here, in 1977, on the observation deck near the cages with primates, the world's only monument to a monkey was opened for helping people in the fight against serious illnesses. In 1993, the monkey nursery began to recover after the Georgian-Abkhaz war and resumed work. Today it contains 300 monkeys of 10 species from South America, Asia and Africa. Funny monkeys and formidable leaders love to feast on fruits and surprise tourists with their habits. Opening hours: daily from 10 am to 6 pm.

The capital of Abkhazia bears the name Sukhum (the name Sukhumi is often found). The city originated in the VI century BC, which makes it one of the most ancient in the world. At that time, on the site of the local settlement Akua Greek merchants founded a colony Dioscurius, which later became a major commercial and economic center. Then the Romans came and, destroying Dioscuria, founded their fortress Sebastopolis. After many centuries, the Arabs swept through the lands of the future Sukhum, giving the settlement a name Tskhum. After the Turks renamed it Sukhum-Kale which means " fortress of water and sand».

Sukhum is the Russified name of the city, which he received with the annexation of the Caucasus to the Russian Empire. It is interesting that the Abkhaz themselves call the capital of their country Akua.

Mineral springs and healing air of Sukhum will improve your health, while yellow sand and turquoise sea will relax your body and soul. The city is immersed in greenery, and it is impossible to look away from the snow-white monuments of architecture.

Climate and weather

Sukhum is located in a convenient place: it is open to the warm sea and protected from the wind, which creates a special climate. The hot weather lasts until the end of October, the winter is warm and mild. Summer in Sukhum lasts 7-8 months, 220 days a year the sun shines here.

In July and August, in the capital of Abkhazia, the air warms up to +26…+30 °C, sometimes up to +35°C. The sea from such heat becomes warm as fresh milk - +24…+30 °C. In autumn, the weather becomes more pleasant: the air temperature drops to +20…+25 °C while the sea stays warm +23…+26 °C.

In winter, the air temperature does not fall below 0 °C and averages +8…+14 °C. The sea freezes only on very cold nights.

The rainiest months are November, December and January. At this time, twice as much precipitation falls as during the whole summer.

Sukhum is good at any time of the year, but it is best to come here from late summer to mid-autumn - at this time it is soft and comfortable, fruits and vegetables are in abundance, housing and service prices are low, and there are very few tourists.

Nature

The nature of Sukhum is so beautiful and pure that, after resting here, all tourists note a surge of strength. Here you can feel the vital energy in everything: in the transparent sea, rich greenery, bright sun.

The capital is located on the coast Sukhumi bay, from the north it is protected by mountain peaks. Sukhum is surrounded the Kelasur and Gumista rivers; two flow through the city Basla and Sukhumka rivers. By the way, since 1955 in the valley Basla river receive therapeutic thermal mineral water saturated with nitrogen.

Above the capital at an altitude of 201 meters rises Mount Sukhumi (Samata) with excellent views of Sukhumi bay, city and mountain ranges. The road up the mountain is not easy and constantly winds, but all this fades against the backdrop of interesting historical places near which it passes.

Located not far from the city Mount Trapeze (Hathua). It is famous for the fact that the great Russian scientist Alexei Ostroumov acquired a plot of land on its slope and planted a garden here, and Chekhov, while visiting the scientist, admired this "unique and poetic place." Since 1902, the city hospital has been operating on this mountain.

Forests on the slopes of the mountains are a favorite place for tourists and locals to relax.

The whole capital and its environs are buried in greenery and flowers. Cypresses, palm trees, Himalayan cedars, arborvitae, feijoa, tangerines grow in the city.

Wild cats, raccoons, squirrels, deer, fallow deer live in the forests of Sukhum. The local rivers were chosen by trout and pike perch, muskrats and nutria. Dolphins and stingrays, perches and red mullets, seahorses and crabs splash in the sea.

Residents of Sukhum carefully monitor the state of the environment and try to preserve the natural heritage.

Attractions

Sukhum has its own exquisite picturesque embankment - embankment of Mahadzhirs. It was built in the late XIX - early XX century. Another embankment that frames the Black Sea coast is embankment of the Dioscuri. Both of them are surrounded by old houses and cultural monuments.

In the center of the capital is the oldest monument of the country - Sukhumi fortress founded in the 2nd century AD.

Sukhum is a city of several confessions, there are many temples, ancient and modern, of various religions. We recommend that you definitely visit the Orthodox Kaman temple X-XII centuries and Cathedral of the Annunciation,Lutheran church, Polish church, synagogue.

Near the sea there is a beautiful Theater Square with the Abkhazian State Drama Theater and an exhibition hall.

One of the most beautiful streets of Sukhum - avenue Leon- connects the sea and Mount Trapeze. This street is a real open-air museum. On it are located philharmonic, botanical garden, famous monkey nursery.

Botanical Garden of Sukhum known far beyond the city limits. It was founded in 1840, since then it has been visited by thousands of tourists every year. Here you can see a collection of plants that is stunning in its size and beauty. The main attraction of the garden is a 250-year-old Caucasian linden.

Apery- home to 300 monkeys from Africa, South America, Asia. The nursery has a museum of primates and the only monkey monument in the world has been erected.

In the picturesque surroundings of the capital there are a large number of interesting cultural monuments: Beslet bridge across the Basla river, Bagrat castle, Sukhumi lighthouse made in France.

Nutrition

The food service in Sukhum began to develop actively recently, so there is no abundance of cafes and restaurants here. The most famous cafe of the Abkhazian capital - " Nartaa". The most delicious dishes of the national Abkhazian cuisine are served here: khachapuri-boats, hominy, abysta with cheese and mint, baked meat, trout with a side dish of beans, as well as real tarragon. Wine - Abkhazian, aged. In summer, you can eat here in a real Patskhe- wicker kitchen from a rod. Prices are low: a hearty lunch will cost $ 5-10.

On the mountain overlooking the Black Sea there is a cafe " Amra", which means " Sun". Here you can have a cup of freshly brewed coffee, taste incredibly delicious cakes and Abkhazian sweets at fairly low prices. You can have a bite and enjoy delicious coffee for $2-7.

There are also places with dishes of other cuisines in Sukhum: European restaurants " Atrium Victoria», « San Remo» « honey cake", Chinese restaurant " Yin Yang».

Accommodation

You can stay in Sukhum in sanatoriums, rest houses, boarding houses, mini-hotels and hotels. Also, the city has developed the rental of rooms, apartments and houses for any period. Many places to stay are located near the main attractions - the botanical garden, the monkey nursery, Leon Street, the embankments.

Quite recently, mini-hotels began to appear, which, in terms of quality of service, are not worse than rest houses, sanatoriums and boarding houses. As a rule, each room has a TV, as well as a toilet and shower. Almost all hotels are equipped with playgrounds for children and adults.

Holiday houses offer four categories of rooms: economy double one-room; economy triple one-room; standard double one-room with a balcony, TV, refrigerator and fan; standard family two-room with a balcony, TV, refrigerator, fan. Economy rooms have a toilet and sink; shower room and refrigerator are shared on the floor. The "standard" option also provides a shower in the room.

Many sanatoriums and boarding houses in Sukhum have been preserved since the times of the Soviet Union. Many have been modernly renovated, and medical and rejuvenating procedures are provided. True, they are far from the spa hotels of foreign resorts.

Accommodation for one person costs from 10 to 25 $ per night.

As a rule, meals in hotels, boarding houses, rest houses are not included in the cost of living. But you can order it for a fee ($ 3-10 depending on the frequency of meals) or cook it yourself in the kitchen for guests. Almost all holiday homes have a cafe.

A one-room apartment near the sea can be found for $30-45, a two-room apartment for $40-55, a three-room apartment for $60-80 per day. A turnkey private house by the sea will cost $15-120 per day.

Entertainment and recreation

Sukhum is a city that is surrounded by the sea, rivers and mountains. Therefore, the rest here is the most diverse.

Pebble and sandy beaches stretch for 10 kilometers along Sukhum. In the city center, they are well ennobled: embankments, deck chairs, cafes, attractions; also here you can rent catamarans, jet skis, air mattresses. Away from the center there are wild beaches, they are spacious and not crowded.

The sea is clean and warm in almost any weather. Tourists are offered to admire the underwater world and look at ancient city of Dioscuria, which was swallowed up by the sea over 2,000 years ago. You can ride a boat, swim in the clear water far from the shore and taste national dishes right on board, enjoying clean air and a beautiful sunset.

You can see beautiful views and visit amazing places by climbing the mountains - on your own or on a horse.

In Sukhum, eco-tourism is becoming popular with exciting trips and adventures that will allow you to get to know the city, get acquainted with its history, culture, sights, and enjoy its nature. The most popular form of such recreation is cycling. Biking is possible all year round.

Fans of night parties and clubs will be disappointed: there are almost none in Sukhum. There are a couple of clubs that operate at night, but they are small and not very popular.

In the city, you can go to the theatre, 3D cinema, billiards clubs or improve your health in sports and recreation centers.

Purchases

There are no boutiques and shopping centers, large grocery stores and hypermarkets in the capital. It is dominated by private business and sale from a personal farmstead. There is a very large market in Sukhum, where people come from all cities of Abkhazia for shopping. The market has a chic selection of homemade products (cottage cheese, cheese, vegetables, herbs, fruits, spices, wine and chacha, honey), clothes and other goods.

There are many souvenir shops in the city where you can buy boxwood jewelry, souvenir knives, carpets, clothes, textiles, sea salt, medicinal herbs, tea, coffee.

Transport

Sukhum is served by the railway station, seaport, buses and trolleybuses.

By rail, the capital is connected with other cities of the country (up to the border with Russia), as well as with Moscow and Adler. Vessels from Russian Black Sea cities arrive at the port of Sukhum.

Not far from the city is the only one in the republic Babushara airport. It is actively used for flights of the first persons of Abkhazia and Russia and regular flights to Pskhu village(Checkpoint on the border of Russia and Abkhazia).

Regular trolleybuses and buses roam the city, as well as fixed-route taxis. There are only three trolleybus routes here, they connect the city market and the railway station, the lighthouse and Thubun. The cost of one trip on a trolleybus is $0.1. There are two bus routes: Rynok - Lighthouse and New District - Rynok. The bus ride will cost $0.16. There are quite a lot of fixed-route taxis in the city. The fare in them is $ 0.3.

There is a taxi service in Sukhum. Specify the cost of the trip in advance.

You cannot rent a car in the city: there are no rental offices. If you yourself came by car, then moving around the city will not be difficult: it is all divided into "honeycombs" and it is difficult to get lost in it.

Connection

The city is completely covered by a mobile communication network of two operators - " A-Mobile" And " aquaphone". They offer their customers 2G (GSM) and 3G network. A SIM card can be purchased from official representatives for $1.5 and an additional prepayment of $5. Choose special tourist tariff plans, they are without monthly fees. Mobile communications can be paid for with special cards (they are sold everywhere), through payment terminals, at payment points.

There are more and more Internet cafes in the capital. 1 hour of using Internet services costs $1.5. Sukhum is the first city in Abkhazia to have Wi-Fi. They can be used with or without registration.

There are call centers in the city. The price of one minute depends on where you are calling and is $0.06-0.5.

Safety

Tourists note that they feel quite safe in Sukhum. Nevertheless, it is worth keeping money and valuables in a safe here and avoiding dark alleys. Do not leave your car unattended. At night, it is best to put it in paid parking or in the parking lot of a hotel or boarding house. Be careful when crossing the road: traffic rules are almost not respected.

Business climate

Business in Sukhum is represented by small private enterprises and companies that are engaged in service and tourist services (mini-hotels, cafes, souvenir shops; entertainment for tourists at sea and in the mountains). In the capital, there are enough offers for the sale of a business. So, for example, a mini-hotel in the city can be purchased for $450,000-800,000.

Business centers in Sukhum meet all modern standards, are guarded, equipped with conference rooms, and have Internet access.

Exhibitions are held in the capital of Abkhazia. The Abkhaz resort forum "Hospitality Industry" presents a full range of goods and services for hotels, restaurants, cafes, holiday homes. Another significant exhibition in Sukhum is the international construction and interior exhibition "Construction and Design". The events are organized at the fairground in the city center on Avenue Leona.

Real estate

The price of the property depends on its distance from the sea and from the center.

A small house overlooking the sea and with a small plot can be purchased for $30,000-50,000. You will have to pay $100,000-250,000 for the villa. Individual plots are also for sale. Sometimes they are valued more than a plot with a house: the cost sometimes reaches $ 60,000.

A one-room apartment can be found for $35,000-40,000, a two-room apartment for $45,000-55,000.

Negotiate all prices in advance, whether it's a taxi ride, excursion or accommodation in the private sector. Don't be afraid to bargain in the market.

In Sukhum, it is not customary to appear in bathing suits on the street. Local men prefer not to walk "in public" even in shorts, but only swim in them in the sea. The open knees of a Sukhum woman are still considered the height of indecency.

On the street, in public places, it is not customary to openly express one's feelings and emotions (kissing, hugging).

Sukhumi- the capital of the Republic of Abkhazia. Republics whose state and territorial independence are still disputed by some states. What does it represent rest in Sukhumi- a dubious adventure or a good rest on the Black Sea? Let's figure it out together.

Geographic location of Sukhumi in Abkhazia

Republic Abkhazia located on the southern slope of the Caucasus Range, in its northwestern part. The western borders of the country are washed by the Black Sea. The international legal status of Abkhazia is a "partially recognized state". The European Commission and the United States regard Abkhazia as a territory of Georgia occupied by Russia.

Abkhazia is a small country, it has 105 small settlements and only 8 cities. And one of them - the capital of the republic - Sukhum(or, more familiar to the Russian ear - Sukhumi).

Sukhumi is a city built on the site of the ancient colony of Dioscuriades (founded in the 6th century BC). It received the status of a city in the middle of the 19th century. It is located on the Black Sea coast (shore of the Sukhumi Bay) in the central part of the country, a hundred kilometers from the Russian border. The city is cut by the Besletka (Basly) and Khakipsy (Sukhumka) rivers. The southern part of the capital of Abkhazia is surrounded by the Kyalasur River. About 65 thousand people live in Sukhumi.

Climate and nature of Sukhumi

Rest in Sukhumi is the time spent in a favorable climate. The air of Sukhumi is ionized and enriched with air ions, which have a good effect on people with vascular and heart diseases. If the climate of the Georgian Black Sea region is often compared with the climate of the Mediterranean, then the weather in Sukhumi is much better than on the Riviera. January in Sukhumi is warmer than January in Genoa or Nagasaki, although according to climate data they are analogues the capitals of Abkhazia. Sukhumi is warmer than Batumi, Sochi or the Crimean resorts. Strong wind in Sukhumi is a rare occurrence. In the cold season, mountain air masses bring warmth and create a feeling of summer. Abundant sea breezes well "condition" hot July days and reduce humidity. The average air temperature in mid-summer is +26°C. By the end of summer, the water warms up to +25°C. The swimming season starts in May and lasts until the last week of October. During the year, 1700 mm of precipitation falls.

Such a climate affects the abundance of flora on the lands of Sukhumi. The appearance of the city is exotic plants, several gardens, squares, parks, a botanical garden and the famous embankment, peering into the Black Sea blue with rows of palm trees and eucalyptus trees. Roses, arborvitae, Himalayan cedars and feijoa flaunt in the parks of the city. Even in winter in Sukhumi you can see blooming mimosa and acacia. The mild climate made it possible to collect rare subtropical plants in the Sukhumi arboretum. The pride of this park is an alley of elephant palms from South America.

Sukhumi beaches

beach rest in Sukhumi is a selection of beaches stretching along the sea in a 10-kilometer strip. Among these beaches there are many wild, but there are also equipped areas. There are several main beaches in Sukhumi. The most visited of them:

• « Central city beach". Free. Length about 2 km, width - 50 m. Pebble, sometimes sandy. Equipped with breakwaters. On the back line - cafes and restaurants. There are many attractions on the "Central City Beach".
• "MVO" and "RVSN". The beaches of the sanatoriums of the same name are located on their territories. They border on each other conditionally, really representing one big beach. Length - 2.5 km, width - 15 m. These pebble-sand beaches are the most equipped among all Sukhumi beaches (umbrellas, cabanas, sun loungers, toilets and showers). They boast a full range of standard rides (including parachutes). For lovers of beach volleyball, special playgrounds are equipped. Entrance to these beaches is paid and according to the lists.

• « Agudzer beach". Located near the "Medical". The length of the beach is 1 km, the width is only 8 m. It consists of sand and pebbles, the bottom has a sharp slope. The beach is minimally equipped - changing cabins, several cafes, a dining room. The sparseness and beauty of the "Agudzersky beach" forgive this "flaw", and some townspeople rest only on it.
• « Sinop (Medical) beach". Located in the western part of Sukhumi, not far from the beaches "MVO" and "RVSN". The length is about 2 km, the width reaches 20 m. The “Medical Beach” is sandy, almost without stones. Equipped with umbrellas and sunbeds. From coastal entertainment here you can find: "banana", jet ski, boat trips and yachts, sports grounds, cafe-bar, disco, restaurant "Aitar". "Medical Beach" is one of the most beautiful beaches in Abkhazia. For those wishing to rest in Sukhumi it is on this beach that there is good news: next to it is the Aitar hotel and a cottage village. On the "Medical Beach" there are areas that nudists have chosen for their vacation.
• "Dolphinariums (Mayaksky Beach)". Located in the northern part of Sukhumi, 4 km from the Central Beach. The length of the beach is 3 km, the width is 10-15 m. The beach is sand and pebble, sometimes sandy. The bottom is flat, with small pebbles. The coast is “staffed” with catering establishments (bars, cafes, beer outlets, food stalls). Not far from Mayaksky Beach, the Gumista River flows into the Black Sea. Previously, dolphins loved to frolic at this place, thanks to which the beach got its unofficial name - "Dolphinariums". Unfortunately, today not everyone is lucky enough to see a dolphin near this beach...

Things to Do in Sukhumi

Rest in Sukhumi- these are the beaches, the sun, excursions and entertainment. In addition to beach attractions, diving clubs, rafting, rock climbing and canyoning, there are several entertainment centers in the city. Let's take a look at the first Black Sea center that came across, located on the embankment. A three-story modern building in which peacefully coexist:

• bowling hall;
• large bar-restaurant;
• lounge for large companies.

Guests can order European cuisine, snacks, spirits and cocktails here. The average restaurant bill is 400-500 rubles. In other centers, the conditions of rest and service are approximately the same.

Wellness in Sukhumi

Combine wellness and recreation in Sukhumi it is possible in several places, but the best, still "from the old", Soviet times, is considered sanatorium "Sukhum". His main medical profile is diseases of the cardiovascular system, digestive organs, musculoskeletal system, central and peripheral nervous system.

Food in Sukhumi

Many tourists who are going on vacation in Sukhumi are concerned about the issue of catering: where is food cheaper, and food is tastier and safer? Among other resorts of Abkhazia, Sukhumi public catering is in the lead in the "price-quality" nomination. And yet, when choosing a cafe or restaurant, pay attention to the presence of local residents at the tables. A little Abkhazian trick: if Abkhazians go to a cafe, it means that they cook really well there! In most restaurants in Sukhumi, tips (about 10% of the amount) are included in the bill. Where to eat in Sukhumi? The best cafes and restaurants located on the central promenade:

• Elbrus. The restaurant is located on the Dioscuri Embankment. On the same territory, guests are treated to a restaurant, cafe and apatsha (national restaurant). It works all year round, offering set meals, delicacies of Abkhazian and European cuisines. In the summer, discos are held every evening in Elbrus. In the restaurant, prices are average for Sukhumi, and in the cafe they are slightly lower than in the restaurant. There are trampolines for children next to the cafe.
• Apra. A restaurant stylized as a ship. Located "almost in the Black Sea" - at the end of the pier. The windows of the restaurant offer a beautiful panorama of the Sukhumi Bay. In "Apre" you can order dishes of Japanese, European and Caucasian cuisines. Light music (jazz, relaxation, blues), average prices in the city. Nice bar, great selection of cocktails.
• "Hakop". The cafe, better known as Brekhalovka, is a real attraction of Sukhumi. Located opposite the hotel "Ritsa". Regular visitors are local men. Here the atmosphere is homely: they drink coffee, play chess or dominoes, and ... gossip. In Sukhumi they say: "Hurry to Brekhalovka" - it is here, over a morning cup of coffee, that ministers and presidents are removed and appointed.

Gastronomic "pearls" of Lakoba street:

• "Roby's". Well-known cheburek. Modest environment, clean, cheap and tasty. The sign says: "Robik's chebureks are like mom's."
• Adu and Company. Cafe-snack bar. Home cooking, low prices. Signature pizza is the pride of this cafe.

Prospekt Mira invites you to visit:

• Inexpensive dining room, located across the road from the telephone office.
• "Old Sukhum". Cafe-veranda. Here you can book a table for the New Year.
• Not far from Prospekt Mira is located "Olimpia Club" - an entertainment center. Cafes and bars, slot machines, a dance floor, bowling, and billiards have found shelter within its walls.

In general, cafes and restaurants of the capital of Abkhazia are the topic of a separate, large article. You can say - monographs. Therefore, in our review, we will focus on “achieved”, summing up: the catering of the city is diverse and versatile, and a walk through the local cafes is an excursion in itself. Are you going on vacation to Sukhumi? Bon appetit!

Sukhumi market

Rest in Sukhumi- a wonderful opportunity to see the famous Sukhumi market. It attracts buyers from all over Abkhazia. On the ranks of the market, generous gifts of the hospitable Caucasus are presented ( homemade cottage cheese, cheese, milk, herbs, fruits, vegetables, “seasoning”, chacha and wine), household chemicals, appliances, clothing. The cost of Abkhaz goods is low, and, as a rule, local souvenirs from this market are taken to all corners of the former USSR.

Accommodation in the private sector and hotels in Sukhumi

As in any resort, in Sukhumi you can live in different ways. If you want to save money - at your service housing in the private sector. Prices start from 300 rubles per person per day. In boarding houses housing cost, including three meals a day and use of the beach, "starts" from 2500 rubles per day. Hotel "Ritsa" offers to spend the day in a one-room double room for 980 rubles. The best hotels in Sukhumi:

• "Sandy shore"
• "Alexandria"
• "Ritsa"
• "Inter - Sukhum"
• "Anana"

Sights and excursions in Sukhumi

For more than a thousand years, people have been living on the territory of Sukhumi. All these years they were born, loved and fought, dreamed, rejoiced and cried... Generations and eras changed, leaving their traces to their descendants. If part rest in Sukhumi dedicate to visiting local attractions and excursions, then you can personally "get acquainted" with some of these "traces from the depths of centuries." Nature, man and time remind of themselves:

• Abkhaz State Museum and Museum of Dmitry Gulia;
• Beslet bridge and the embankment of the Mahadzhirs;
• Botanical Garden, Arboretum, Glory Park and Monkey Nursery;
• Annunciation Cathedral;
• the Great Abkhaz Wall, Kaman, Bagrat Castle, Villa Aloisi;
• Abkhaz State Drama Theatre;
• Kelasursky and Kamansky monasteries;
• Sukhumi Mountain and Mount Trapeze;

Rest in Abkhazia on the Black Sea in Sukhumi is an easily accessible exotic: visa-free entry, low prices, beautiful nature and gray-haired antiquity ... Go, and like many other "enlightened" (tourists who have already visited Sukhumi), get to know the Caucasus, and take away a piece of it in your heart.

Sukhum has been actively built up with hotels, sanatoriums and other resort facilities since the end of the century before last. During the years of independence, many of them were lost, but many were built. The city has a sufficient number of specialized places for temporary residence, however, the private sector continues to be in great demand. The most popular area is Sinop. Here are the best, in terms of conditions and service, mini-hotels, guest houses and hotels. There are fewer visitors to the city than in neighboring Gagra or Pitsunda, so it is not difficult to find a profitable accommodation option. Prices for 2020 can be found in the catalog on our portal website. By the way, Russian rubles are used in Abkhazia, so you don’t have to convert anything.

How to get there

The city is located on the shores of the Sukhumi Bay of the Black Sea. Two rivers flow through it - Basla and Sukhumka, and on the southern outskirts the Kyalasur River. Part of the city with a predominantly private sector is located on Cape Krasny Mayak, and the whole city lies in a valley surrounded by mountain ranges with heights up to 200m. The city is equidistant from both the Russian (107km) and Georgian (100km) borders. The closest "neighbors" are the cities of Gudauta and Gulrypsh. To get to Sukhum from Russia, you can get to Adler in any convenient way, and from there - by commuter train to the Abkhazian capital. In addition, there is a direct long-distance train going to Sukhum from Moscow. There is an airport in the city, but it is not yet operational. In addition, intercity buses run from Krasnodar, Krymsk, Nalchik, Rostov-on-Don and Sochi. If you travel by private car, then you need to follow the M27 federal highway to your destination.

General information, history

Sukhum is the capital of Abkhazia. In addition to the administrative center, the city is also a large resort area. It is one of the largest in the Caucasus, although the population does not exceed 65,000 people. There are no clearly defined districts in the city, but the locals divide it into the Center, New District or Gumista, Mayak, Red Bridge and Sinop. The regions are fundamentally different from each other. The resort area is developed and ennobled, while the rest are quite neglected.

The city has a history of over 2500 years and is one of the oldest in the world. The city got its name in 1724, when a Turkish fortress was built in its place. The etymology has not been unequivocally determined. According to some data, this came from the Turkish “water and sand”, according to others - from the Megrelian “twins”, according to others - from the Svan name of the hornbeam tree. In the USSR, the city was called Sukhumi, and for many Russians this remains a more familiar name than the official one.

Rest in Sukhum is popular due to the local subtropical climate. Mountain ranges protect from the influence of cold atmospheric masses, so the average annual temperature is +17 degrees. In summer, both water and air warm up to +30. There is a lot of exotic vegetation around, although there are enough industrial zones

Beaches

The total length of the beaches of Sukhum is about 20 km. They lie between the channels of the Gumista and Kyalasur rivers. The beaches are mostly covered with pebbles, and their width is quite large. The most popular is the beach in the Sinop area. It, unlike others, is sandy and is best suited for families with children. The most well-equipped beaches are in the Center area, running parallel to the city embankment. Motorists prefer beaches in the suburbs, in riverbeds. Although they are mostly wild, there are very few people on them, and the water is cleaner. For lovers of beach comfort, we can recommend the beach of the military sanatorium. Although the entrance there is paid (about 30 rubles), the conditions there are the best on the entire Sukhumi coast.

Latest reviews about holidays in Sukhum

We rested from June to July 2019. At first we planned to stay here for a week ... then we stayed for another 3)) The rooms are cozy, clean, TV, Internet; the pastels were changed every week; there is a washing machine, the kitchen has good dishes, there is everything for self-cooking. The owner can take you on an excursion (which will be much cheaper than going with a travel agency), cook a barbecue. Elya, Petya, thank you for your attentive attitude and good rest. We'll come again))

If you want to take a break from the bustle of the city and people, then you are definitely here! Quiet place. There are few people and no one interferes with each other. The territory of the hotel is large, there is a playground where children have something to do. The beach is nearby, walk 3 minutes. There are sun loungers on the beach and you can borrow umbrellas from the hotel. The sea is clear even in stormy times. In the cafe you can taste both national and European dishes. The rooms match the description. Tours can be booked at the hotel. The downside for some may be that wi-fi does not always work stably in the hotel, TV broadcasts only three Russian channels, cows roam freely around the village and there is no entertainment in the village itself (you need to go to the city). For us it did not matter, since we went to rest and we really liked it, we did not want to leave. Thanks to the owners and staff for a friendly and positive attitude!

We had a wonderful rest in the city of Sukhum in the guest house "At Eli" (without prepayment). If you like a quiet, sincere rest, then you are here. A beautiful city! Great people, great house! Everything is within walking distance: shops, a large market, 10 minutes walk to the sea at a calm pace. Many thanks to the owner Eli for kindness and great attitude! The price and quality surprised me. The house has clean, comfortable rooms. They have everything you need: a bathroom, TV, air conditioning, internet, fresh linen, snow-white towels. Everything in the house is clean and quiet. There is a wonderful, comfortable summer kitchen with all the utensils. For those who love barbecue there is a grill. We all loved it!!! I would like to say a special thank you to Petya for the wonderful barbecue and fragrant coffee!!! Thanks a lot! We will definitely come here next year!

Every summer we try to go on vacation with our family and have been to many places. Everywhere everything is somehow usual, standard, there are pluses and minuses, so I never wrote reviews. But having visited Svetlana and Harut (I am writing as a guest, because this is the feeling left after their vacation), I simply could not leave it unattended. We were in Abkhazia at the end of June - beginning of July 2019 for the first time. Traveled alone with kids aged 5 and 10. They chose very carefully, looked at a lot, called up, searched. I want to warn you, when you choose housing, ask about everything, up to the availability of dishes, is it possible to fry a barbecue when you return from a walk. The owners are different and everyone has their own rules. We are very lucky, Svetlana and Harut are the most hospitable people. To be honest, I have never seen this anywhere. We were met by car and we drove into a very clean and comfortable room. Even when booking, Svetlana provided us with an extra. photo.
The room was everything as in the description, without exaggeration. Plasma TV, air conditioning, 2 very comfortable, soft beds, covered with good ironed linen, bedside table, wardrobe with hangers and a mirror. In the bathroom for each 2 towels, toiletries, split system. Haven't had a problem with hot water. Clean, well-groomed, large yard (lit in the evening) with flowers, barbecue area. Each room has its own table in the kitchen. Lots of clean utensils, everything is like at home. You can also use the washing machine for free at any time. All this is under supervision, so that the feeling of reliability never left. The house is in a convenient location, with my children, a bag, inflatable circles, I slowly reached the sea for a maximum of 10 minutes. On the way, the hotel has a clean, comfortable, not expensive cafe with air conditioning, where they cook delicious food. The center is not far away, you can walk along the promenade, where there is all the entertainment for children. Trampoline 100 rub. no time limit (parents will understand), there are many cafes on the seashore and stalls and other entertainment nearby. Also not far from the house is the central market, wine, fruits, vegetables at affordable prices, bargain. They offer a large number of excursions, the places here are really very beautiful, but I recommend contacting Svetlana with this question, she will tell you about each one without exaggeration and send it with a reliable, trusted company. Thus, we rode, accompanied by a guide, to look at the beauties of Abkhazia every other day. Unlike private traders, they give complete information about the place where you are going, talk about customs, joke, make sure you get lost, in general, both me and the children really liked it. In general, I advise you to contact the owners of the house on any issue, they will always tell you everything, prompt, very responsive and unobtrusive people. Leaving home, you can ask for a fresh bay leaf, if there is, Svetlana treats. A trifle, but nice. Maybe it will be inappropriate, but I still want to write that the relatives who sometimes came to visit them also made a very good impression. Welcoming, easy and pleasant people in communication. Here we felt at ease, thanks to such hospitality of the owners, we had a great vacation. If you manage to get to Sukhum already with your spouse and children, then only here. Having rested here once, you will understand why. Svetlana and Harut, I wish you all the best, prosperity in your business, remain the same responsive, pleasant, kind people. Thank you for a wonderful stay, we were left with a great and good impression!!!
Sincerely, Oksana, Yaroslav and Mark.

Great place to relax! I recommend to everyone. Fully corresponds to the description. New, clean, comfortable house with all amenities. In the yard there is a brazier, a table, fruit trees. To the sea 1-2 minutes on foot. Cross the road and you are on a beautiful wide beach with crystal clear water. Within walking distance are several shops, a canteen, a restaurant. 5-10 minutes (by public transport stopping near the house) and you are in the city center. We want to say a huge thank you to the owners of the house - Alexander and his mother Nadezhda!!! Wonderful, hospitable, kind, intelligent people who care about making guests feel comfortable and comfortable. A big hello to the charming dogs Malta and Rocky, with whom we became very good friends.