A small town on the Black Sea coast is called an earthly paradise and a real pearl of Abkhazia. Find out if the famous resort is so good and what reviews are left by tourists about New Athos.
Impressions from New Athos
The area around Novy Afon is cleaner and more picturesque than other resorts in Abkhazia. Vacationers love the luxurious subtropical greenery, the clear sea and the Seaside Park with swans. Many come here to see Orthodox relics, the Anakopia fortress and visit the large New Athos cave.
The Abkhazian resort leaves a double impression. Not far from the famous Simono-Kananitsky monastery there are destroyed buildings, as if the war was here yesterday. Horses and cows calmly graze along the side of the road and go out onto the roads along which the vehicles go.
Zozochka: "I really liked the rest. Quiet and calm, easy to reach, the sea is within walking distance. It is especially pleasant that there are not so many people, the beaches are clean."
Is it expensive to rest in New Athos
Accommodation at the resort is not the cheapest in Abkhazia. In the summer of 2021, a double room with a private bathroom costs from 3000 rubles per day. Travel from the border to New Athos will cost 250 rubles, and for a taxi from tourists they take from 1,700 rubles.
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According to reviews of 2020, there are enough canteens, cafes and restaurants in New Athos. The average check for lunch in inexpensive establishments is 350 rubles. Half a liter of draft wine costs 100-200 rubles, Sukhumi beer - 100-150 rubles, and khachapuri - 150-250 rubles.
Vacationers are advised to buy wine and honey not during excursions, but at wineries and apiaries. This way you will avoid fakes!
Roaming is expensive in Abkhazia. To save money, buy a local SIM card and call from it.
Marusya1955: "I drove up to the Anakopia fortress by car. I had to pay 100 rubles for parking, and 200 rubles more for visiting the sights."
What sea and beaches in New Athos
The coast is covered with small and medium pebbles. There are large stretches of sand on the Turkish beach. Public beaches can only offer changing cabins. Tourists are allowed to the beaches of sanatoriums and boarding houses free of charge. There are showers, sun loungers and parasols can be rented.
Even during the peak season, there are not many people on the coast, and the sea is very clear. The embankment stretches for 6 km. In reviews about a beach vacation in New Athos, tourists are advised not to sail far. In deep places, even experienced swimmers struggle with the current.
Irina: "I liked the beach of the resort. There are a lot of vacant places, no one lies on each other's heads. The entrance to the sea is gradual and comfortable, for children it is just paradise. The sea in August is like fresh milk, incredibly warm and at the same time transparent."
Panorama of the beach in New Athos
Holidays with children in New Athos
The Abkhazian resort cannot be called a children's one, but, according to tourists, families with children like to come to New Athos. Parents like that the child can live among the rich subtropical vegetation, eat fresh fruits, swim in the warm sea, see the Caucasus Mountains and the cave.
It is more convenient to swim in the central part of the resort, where the descent into the water is gentle. The coastal current is strong, so children should not be left unattended. Keep in mind that hot and humid climates are not well tolerated by toddlers and adolescents, who often suffer from respiratory problems.
Ulyana: "There is a decent selection of hotels in Novy Afon, where all the conditions for kids are provided: playgrounds, inflatable pools. At the same time, prices are very affordable."
Interesting or boring at the resort
If you like hiking and excursions, New Athos will leave a pleasant experience! It is good to walk here among citrus trees, magnolias, palms and eucalyptus trees, climb the Iverskaya Mountain and feed the swans in the Seaside Park.
All vacationers visit the Simon-Canonite Monastery and the New Athos Cave. Due to the fact that excursion groups are constantly carried to New Athos in the summer, many prefer to come to the resort in late autumn or early spring.
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Maria Barmina: "It's quite free here in November, it's time to run around the sights. There is no entertainment - cheesecakes, jet skis and the like at this time, there is nothing to do on the beach. I came to breathe the sea air, feed the birds and read."
Panorama of the New Athos Monastery
When is the best time to go
New Athos is located in the humid subtropical zone. The climate here is mild and warm. The swimming season in Abkhazia begins at the end of May, but the sea water warms up to a comfortable + 22 ° C only by mid-June.
At the height of summer, the resort is hot, the air temperature is +35 ... + 38 ° С, and the water temperature is +24 ... 26 ° С. During the day, locals and tourists alike hide in their homes or have a siesta in the shade of trees. According to reviews, the intense heat in New Athos is difficult to endure due to the high humidity. It is much better to relax by the sea during the velvet season - in September.
Ketrin-9: "Personally, having gone in July, I would recommend September-October for travel. Independent excursions - caves, mountains, waterfalls, ruins, but not a beach holiday. However, if you are ready for the sweltering heat in conditions of strong moisture, then you can also in the summer. "
Reviews about New Athos: we draw conclusions
New Athos is popular with lovers of natural and historical attractions. The entire coastal strip of the resort is surrounded by pine groves, cypresses and eucalyptus trees, which create a special microclimate. According to tourist reviews for 2020, there is no particular difference between the service in Novy Afon and in the resorts of the Krasnodar Territory. The warm sea and picturesque surroundings are energizing, so you can close your eyes to some shortcomings.
