Sights Pitsunda, recreation and entertainment in the resort

The country, known for its delicious wine, aromatic pita bread and real men, who are considered the best lovers and lovers on the planet. Abkhazia is known as a place offering unforgettable resorts for recreation. After all, where else to meet such wonderful natural and climatic conditions and such wonderful people as not here? Pitsunda (Abkhazia) is considered one of the favorite cities among tourists , whose sights we will consider in our article.

Formation of the city

The city of Pitsunda was only a few years ago. Until this time, it had the status of an urban village. But before getting the first, and then the second title, Pitsunda passed the centuries-old historical stage of its formation. Attractions Pitsunda witnessed her life as a long-standing, and modern. And it started still in the 6th century BC. Then on this place there was an ancient settlement on the territory of which the Greek merchants built a huge port city. He was given the name Pitius (Pitiunt). In translation this word means "pine". The Abkhaz themselves call this ancient settlement Ldaa.

Pityount possessed a highly developed material culture, which was confirmed by the excavations carried out in this place. Attractions Pitsunda also bring this fact. So, archaeologists have found the remains of water pipes, sewerage, baths and other items. In the first century of our era, Pithius was captured by the Romans, who owned the city until the year 256. Since the IV century, the port has become the place where the Christians who created the first Christian community in Abkhazia exiled. After that, the city survived many wars that destroyed it. But Pitsunda every time rebuilt and in the times of the USSR gained the popularity of a world resort.

Forward to Pitsunda

Starting to explore the sights of Pitsunda stands with a local symbol, which are pine trees. They are under scrupulous protection of the pine preserve of the city. It exists since 1926. The area of the object occupies 200 hectares, on which there are 30 thousand trees. All of them are representatives of Pitsunda pine - a rare species. From other breeds this is distinguished by an unusually long needles. A plate with a number is nailed to each tree trunk. Thus, each tree in the reserve is numbered. Some pines here are very old - they are 200 years or more old. And the largest pine on the territory of the grove reaches fifty meters in length and 7.5 meters in circumference. And the name of this giant is the Patriarch.

Lakes Incite and Riza

Pitsunda, the sights (photo below) of which are mainly objects of nature, except the centenary pines, can boast of the presence of two beautiful lakes. One of them is called Inkit, its length is only 1 km 200 m, and width is 500 m. The maximum depth of the pond reaches five meters. Inkita crystal clear blue water, which allows you to admire the lake for several hours in a row, and it does not get bored. About Incita is composed of an incredible number of legends and myths. So, they say that in ancient times it served as a harbor, in which the ships of Alexander the Great stood.

The second lake is called Ritsa. It is the greatest legend of the whole Caucasus. It is located at an altitude of one kilometer above sea level. The path to the lake lies through an indescribable beauty mountain gorge, along the beautiful and rapid river Bzyb. In addition, you will have to go through the shining Blue Lake and several fantastic waterfalls. Having overcome this distance and intoxicated from the cleanest mountain air, you can enjoy real Georgian lamb shish-kebab at Ritsa's observation platforms.

Some more attractions

Sights Pitsunda - it is also the remains of ancient Pitiunt (relating to II century BC). Partially they are surrounded by reconstructed walls, and these ruins are located on a fairly large territory. The name of all this is Gorodische, but there have not been any excavations for a long time, therefore the weighty part of the object has become prickly.

And the attention of tourists deserves the lighthouse Pitsunda. The tower of iron rises in the neighborhood with the coastline, near the multi-storey boarding houses. The tower is surrounded by a frame of metal. For several decades in a row the lighthouse was a faithful helper of ships. He helped them at night to keep pace in the endless sea. When the lighthouse was "dismissed", it became a local landmark, one of the symbols of Pitsunda.

All the charms of rest

You fall in love with Pitsunda, the attractions and entertainment of its very diverse. It gives its guests an incredibly interesting program. After all, there is something to see and how to have fun. One of the types of relaxation is hang gliding. Only from the height of the bird's flight can you appreciate the true beauty of Pitsunda, which is called the "pearl of the Caucasus". So, from the lake Inkit in the sky hang-glider. It is recommended to fly over this enchanting city. Such unforgettable sensations you, perhaps, will not get anywhere else.

And a little more fun

In addition to a hang-glider, the resort recommends a little ride on horses. Pitsunda (rest, attractions described above) offers horseback riding for those who want to be alone with themselves. On a cloven-hoofed animal seasoned tourists are advised to visit the pine grove. Here you breathe fresh and clean air, admire the local wonderful nature, relax your soul and body.