It is possible to spend a vacation in comfort not only abroad. In the season of 2021, tourists are also welcomed by domestic resorts. It remains only to decide where it is better to have a rest in Abkhazia or in the Crimea. These are the top regions where millions of people go every year to change their surroundings and get new experiences. Some prefer the mountain rivers of the Caucasus, others like the azure waters of the Black Sea. The choice is not easy to make, so it's worth weighing the pros and cons.
Where is it warmer?
Both regions have access to the Black Sea, but the weather conditions are fundamentally different. IN Abkhazia resort season lasts from May to October, with high humidity in summer, it is especially stuffy and sultry here. The average air temperature in the hottest month exceeds 30 degrees, and the absence of a breeze, alas, is not refreshing.
Weather in Gagra by months
It is warmer in Abkhazia, but the weather conditions border on such concepts as heat and heat. IN Crimea It is also hot, but the reduced humidity and sea breeze help to escape from the summer heat, to relax comfortably not only under the air conditioner. Season lasts from May to September... Unlike Abkhazia, in October it is already cool in Crimea, the water temperature drops to 16 degrees, mostly local residents swim. If the vacation falls on the last autumn month, we advise you to book a tour to Abkhazia, and go to Crimea in August-September.
Weather in Alushta by months
Answer: It is warmer and more pleasant in terms of weather conditions in Crimea, while in Abkhazia in the summer, unbearable heat lasts for several months from morning to evening. We recommend planning holidays on the Black Sea in winter with children in Gagra or Sukhum, here the mildest climate and acclimatization is easy.
Where are the best beaches?
It doesn't matter whether Abkhazia or Crimea, everywhere there is access to the Black Sea coast. But in summer it is so nice to cool off in the azure waters and relax on the comfortable beach. If speak about Crimean peninsula, here the beaches are more diverse: pebble or sandy - in the northwest direction, stone, concrete and rocky - in the south. So tourists have plenty to choose from. In addition, in Crimea, beaches are better equipped, cleaned regularly and are more close to the concept of "civilization".
- Video review of the best beaches of Crimea
In Abkhazia, you can also relax on the Black Sea coast, but the range of resorts and entertainment is limited. The best beaches are located in the Gudauta region, Gagra, Novy Afon, Pitsunda and Mussere. The land is strewn with small pebbles, the entrance to the sea is gentle, the water is clear, azure. If the beach holiday is ready and comfortable, it is better to go to Crimea. If you want to enjoy virgin nature and exoticism, you can order a tour to picturesque Abkhazia.
- Video review of the best beaches of Abkhazia
Answer: unambiguously in the Crimea, moreover, you can independently choose a more comfortable relief.
Where is it easier to get to?
If earlier tourists did not want to contact the Kerch ferry to get to the Crimea, then this problem has been solved since last year. Now the road to the peninsula takes less time and costs less, because the famous Crimean bridge has been commissioned. This increased the flow of tourists to Crimea, but the demand for tours to Abkhazia is still not decreasing. In addition, there is an airport in Simferopol, and trains from Moscow follow not only to the capital of Crimea, but also to the legendary Sevastopol.
We have laid out all the nuances of the trip and the prices for planning a trip to the Crimea on our own in a separate article.
Getting to Abkhazia is much more difficult. Airplanes do not fly, and if you do not travel by personal transport, you will have to cross the border. The procedure can take even one hour and spoil the mood for the forthcoming rest. You can get to Abkhazia by train or regular bus. In the first case, the route Moscow-Sukhumi runs, and it will take more than 2 days on the road. An alternative is a bus trip from Sochi, Krasnodar, Volgograd and Rostov. From Adler, a daily train leaves for Abkhazia, on the way - a little less than an hour, it is inexpensive.
Ticket prices, train schedules, bus routes - a separate material on how to get to Abkhazia on your own.
Answer: Of course, to the Crimea, especially after the opening of the Crimean bridge for cars and trains and, thereby, unloading the Kerch ferry.
Vacation prices
Tourists in anticipation of travel often cannot decide Abkhazia or Crimea, which is better? Vacation prices are an important criterion for choosing where to spend your next vacation. I would like to relax inexpensively and with comfort, and then leave positive feedback about the trip. According to the comments of those who have rested, it is more expensive to have a rest in Crimea, and every year the prices are growing dynamically.
Tour cost
Before deciding where it is better to go to Abkhazia or Crimea, it is important to familiarize yourself with the prices of the tours. Traveling to the Crimean peninsula is more expensive, especially if you are on vacation with the whole family. The tour price depends on the living conditions, the month of arrival, the range of services provided. For example, for three days on the cliff of Alushta, you will have to pay 9,000 rubles to Oliva-Art. Airfare is not included in the price list, but meals are organized according to the "All inclusive" system. In Evpatoria, the price is about the same. On the "Wave" in the village. Fishing holidays are more expensive - from 15,000 rubles for 3 days.
In Gagra 3 days you can relax for 10,000 rubles, and in Novy Afon - from 10,000 rubles for the same period. A 5-day vacation with a flight from Krasnodar, but without food in "White Panama" (Gagra), will cost a resort traveler from 15,000 rubles. In the season in Crimea and Abkhazia, prices may vary depending on the flow of tourists.
Look:
- Prices for tours to Crimea
- Prices for tours to Abkhazia
Cape Fiolent in Crimea
Housing prices by the sea
The cost of living in Crimea is much higher. It is especially expensive to live in Sevastopol, Yalta, Massandra, Sudak and Foros. The price is based on the remoteness of the coastline, transport interchange, conditions and duration of stay. For example, a bed in the private sector costs from 500 rubles per day. And in Sevastopol you can rent an apartment for 1,500-2,000 rubles. More decent hotels cost tourists from 3,000 rubles per day and more.
In Abkhazia, housing prices are lower. For a double room in one star hotel you will have to pay from 1000 rubles per day for two. If these are guest houses in the private sector, the cost of living starts from 500 rubles (depending on the conditions and month of arrival).
Selection
- The best hotels in Abkhazia
- The best hotels in the resorts of Crimea
Airfare prices
Crimea or Abkhazia in September, where to plan your vacation? A trip to the Crimean peninsula will cost more, the cost of an air ticket from Moscow starts from 5,000 - 6,000 rubles per person and more. There are plane tickets for 12,000 rubles, depending on the day of the week and the airline.
Airplanes do not fly to hospitable Abkhazia, you will have to get to the resort by regular bus or car. The trip will be much cheaper, but you will have to spend more time on the road, while not forgetting about border control.
Food and food prices
The cuisine of Crimea and Abkhazia is different. In the first case, the emphasis is on fresh vegetables and fruits, in the second - meat, dairy dishes. On the Crimean peninsula, you can taste the dishes of the Tatar, Greek and Russian cuisines. Experience Caucasian hospitality in Abkhazia. We advise you to choose who likes what more.
In Crimea in September, cheap fruits and vegetables, it's time to enrich the body with natural vitamins. Otherwise, food prices are not lower than mainland ones. The average price of a set lunch in different regions is 200 rubles. In Abkhazia, food is cheaper, besides, locals are always glad to tourists and make favorable discounts on everything.So the prices are an order of magnitude lower in the service sector.
As for cafes and restaurants, this good is enough everywhere. Only in Crimea, such catering establishments are more developed, the tourist infrastructure is established. In Abkhazia, they are more reminiscent of "Sovdep's" canteens, but prices are much lower. The average price tag in a Crimean supermarket is from 1,000 rubles, in Abkhazia - 500-600 rubles.
Lake Ritsa (Ritsa relict national park)
What to do and what to see?
When looking for a place to relax, you shouldn't ignore the local attractions. On the Crimean peninsula, picturesque landscapes, monuments of history and architecture, nature reserves all year round. In Gaspra and Saki, you can feel the benefits of healing mud and even relax in a sanatorium. Look into Sevastopol and personally visit the places of military battles, get acquainted with the history of the formation of the Russian state. In Bakhchisarai, book an excursion to the Khan's palace and a unique park of miniatures. And in Massandra, visit the champagne factory. And what about the gorgeous sea view from the infamous Swallow's Nest or the Parus rock on Foros.
No less exciting visit to Sudak, Kerch, Rybachye and Laspi villages. In Crimea, there are several viewing platforms from which a picturesque view of the sea opens. If you are planning a vacation with children, be sure to visit:
- Alushta aquarium;
- Yalta crocodilarium;
- park "Avangard" in Evpatoria;
- safari park "Taigan" in Belogorsk;
- "Glade of fairy tales" and the zoo in Yalta;
- circus in Simferopol;
- crocodile farm in Evpatoria;
- climbing Ai-Petri.
Abkhazia has changed little since the days of the Soviet Union. Here the level of service is on the "C", and there is not much to see from the sights. The dacha of Stalin and Gorbachev, the ruins of Dioscuria, Blue Lake and Ritsa, numerous churches and cathedrals are worthy of attention.
Answer: we recommend choosing Crimea, especially if you are going to have a rest with children. There is more comfort, "bread and circuses" for tourists of all ages.
TOP attractions
- interesting places in Abkhazia
- what to see in Crimea
Where is the best place to rest according to reviews?
If you ask tourists, Crimea or Abkhazia, which is better, opinions are divided. It all depends on preference. Choosing where it is warmer - in the Crimea or Abkhazia, the second option is considered correct. If in November the rainy season begins in Crimea, then in Abkhazia the weather is still warm, there is a moderate amount of precipitation.
On the part of the tourist infrastructure, the choice of vacationers is in favor of the Crimea. The peninsula has a large number of luxury hotels and comfortable resorts, convenient transport links, and a large number of local attractions. If you want to feel nostalgic for the Soviet Union, then there is a direct road to Abkhazia.
All tourists came to the conclusion that it is equally pleasant to visit Crimea and Abkhazia in September. If there are both resorts in the plans, first it is better to come to the Crimean peninsula, and then stay in hospitable Abkhazia.
Having studied all the pros and cons, it remains only to make the right choice and recharge with positive emotions from a wonderful vacation on the Black Sea.
