Tsandripsh in Abkhazia is a small resort village located in the mouth of the Haupsha River on the Black Sea coast. The settlement has an ancient history, it was formed even in the period of antiquity. The Russian border passes 5 kilometers from Tsandripsha, and to cross it, it is enough to have a passport with you.
Rest in Abkhazia - Tsandriipsh
A mild climate with a predominance of sunny days makes the Abkhazian village a wonderful place for a family holiday. To this should be added the steadily warm weather of Tsandripsha in the summer, the flat terrain and the clear sea. The swimming season in the place lasts from May to October, and the hottest months are July - August. The relatively low salt content of seawater of 18 g / l makes the bathing process remarkably pleasant. Long beaches in Tsandripsha have a sand and pebble-sand surface. A wild beach "White Stones", formed of white rock, is considered one of the most beautiful places in Abkhazia. In addition, the rocky coastal strip is best suited for scuba diving. In the beach area you can fly by parachute or go on a boat trip on a catamaran. Due to the absence of breakwaters in the area of beaches, it is possible to see dolphins.
In Soviet times, Tsandripsh was a very popular resort. Now the tourist business has received a new impetus to development: camping sites, recreation centers, boarding houses are being restored. When vacationing in Tsandripsha, you can take advantage of the economical option - to rent accommodation in the private sector for just a nominal fee.
The village has a fairly well-developed infrastructure: cafes, restaurants, shops. In the evening there are discos. Abkhazia is famous for its exceptionally tasty cuisine. A wide assortment of national dishes: shish kebabs, khachapuri, roast meat and poultry, complete with spicy sauces or aromatic adzhika. Many tourists are happy to visit apazhhi - restaurants of Caucasian cuisine. In a wide assortment on the market and in small snack-bars there is a local grape wine and chacha from grape pomace.
Attractions in Tsandrijša
Fans of excursions also like to stay in Tsandripsh. From here trips are organized to the canyon of the Hashups river, famous for its picturesque nature. Extremes can try to raft themselves along the mountain river.
Tsandripsh Basilica
The most ancient Abkhazian temple is Tsandripshskaya basilica. Built from stone in the VII century, the building is well preserved until the present times. Previously, the Tsandritsh basilica was a place of pilgrimage for ancient Christians.
Khashup Fortress
Khashup fortress is located in the gorge of the river Hashups and is the largest structure that has been preserved on the territory of Abkhazia since the Middle Ages. The building consists of two levels. The upper tier is led by huge stone steps. The reservoirs-reservoirs made of stone were perfectly preserved. The fortress is located on top of the mountain with covered with yew wood, fern and blackberry slopes.
From the village you can quickly get on buses or cars to all coastal towns or make a trip to the fresh mountain lake Ritsa, which is the beauty and pride of Abkhazia.
The way of life in Tsandripsha is slow, measured. The absence of a congestion of tourists has a quiet rest in the bosom of the Black Sea nature and a pleasant pastime.
How to get to Tsandripsha?
The trains Moscow-Adler and St. Petersburg-Adler make a stop in Abkhazia in the city of Tsandripsh. You can get to Adler by plane, and then by shuttle bus or taxi to get to the resort.
In Abkhazia there are many other resorts, for example, Gudauta .