Resort gagra and lake ritsa
You will get acquainted with the first "climatic station" in the Caucasus, where ancient Christian shrines, echoes of tsarist Russia and the spirit of the Soviet past have been preserved. Enjoy the paradisiacal views of the Blue Lake with peacocks and the grandiose Yupshar Canyon. View Ritsu from the best angles and visit the marvelous Abkhaz waterfalls.
What awaits you
Gagra: the prince's
legacy
The trip will begin with a visit to the fortress of Abaata. You will get acquainted with the history of the early medieval structure and inspect the ancient Christian temple of St. Hypatius. In the Park of the Prince of Oldenburg you will see a collection of plants from around the world. Let's talk about the great-grandson of Paul I, who founded the first "climate station" in the Caucasus. You will also hear the non-trivial history of the Gagripsh restaurant. Find out how the famous Colonnade appeared. And take a walk along the atmospheric promenade.
Adventures in the "Ritsin" region
The road to the famous lake will give picturesque landscapes of mountains, sheer cliffs, deep canyons, cold rivers and crystal lakes. You will appreciate the beauty of the Blue Lake, on the shore of which live fabulous peacocks. Marvel at the majestic vaults of the Stone Bag, or Yupshar Canyon. Drive along the edge of the cliff "Farewell, Motherland" and take a bird's eye view of the path made.
Pearl of the Caucasus
You will consider from all available heights and favorable angles the high-altitude Lake Ritsa, driving around it from the other side. Visit Bird and Milk Falls. In addition, I will take you to the beach of Nadezhda Alilueva. And on the way back you can stop for lunch and tasting of Abkhaz delicacies, wine and honey.
Organizational details
Additional expenses: entrance to the Ritsinsky National Park 700 rubles / adult and 200 rubles / child; lunch on request - 500-600 rubles / person.