Rest in New Athos, prices and reviews of tourists who have been here recently. Consider summer vacations and prices for food in shops, food in cafes, how much does it cost to rent a private sector by the sea in summer, where to book a hotel inexpensively?
In recent years, Abkhazia has become a popular destination. Holidays in this country have a lot of features, advantages and disadvantages.
Holidays in New Athos 2021
Rest in New Athos has a number of its own characteristics. Tourists are primarily attracted by the beautiful nature, stunning views, the cleanest sea. Many travelers appreciate the opportunity for privacy.
The resort is located along the coast, so even the most distant hotels and houses are located 800 meters from the beach. Hotels and pensions on the first line are located 50 meters from the sea.
The number of rooms is represented by hotels, boarding houses and sanatoriums of the Soviet type, which have been reconstructed. More modern living conditions are offered by mini-hotels, the private sector and guest houses.
In New Athos, not only beach holidays and nature are interesting, but also excursions and attractions. The most popular are the New Athos cave, the waterfall, the New Athos monastery, and the Anakopia fortress.
All sights, photos and prices for excursions can be found on the page about the sights of Abkhazia.
Summer holidays in New Athos will be remembered for the warm, clean, gentle sea, fresh breezes, blooming gardens and parks.
How to get to the resort
You can book and see the prices for the cheapest flights to Adler in the article about the cost of rest in Abkhazia.
The distance between Novy Afon and Adler is approximately 95 kilometers. There are several ways to get to the resort from Adler:
- on passing trains;
- by taxi;
- by public transport.
Get there by train
The most convenient route Moscow-Sukhum №306, which passes through Adler and New Athos. It departs Adler daily at 5:24 am. Travel time to New Athos is 4 hours 30 minutes. A seat in a reserved seat - 600 rubles, a seat in a compartment - 1200 rubles.
In the summer, an additional train begins to run in the direction of St. Petersburg-Sukhum No. 479A... From Adler to New Athos leaves at 3:23. The cost of tickets for a reserved seat is 650 rubles, in a compartment - 1300 rubles.
In summer, the Adler-Sukhum train also runs № 6621... The fare is 200 rubles.
Take the bus
You can get from Adler airport to the border with Abkhazia:
- by buses 125 and 125C, 173. The cost of the trip is 40 rubles per person.
- by minibus 100 and 125, the cost is 150 rubles.
Further from the checkpoint to the resort you can take a minibus (160 rubles) or a taxi (1250 rubles).
Take a taxi
At Adler airport, you can be attacked by taxi drivers and offered to take you to the checkpoint for at least 1,500 rubles.
You can order a taxi on the kiwitaxi.ru service. First, you will know the cost in advance. Secondly, you will be met at the airport with a sign. This service will be convenient for those who are used to comfort or who travel with a lot of luggage. You can get to Psou for 1000 rubles, to New Athos for 4800 rubles.
So, at least 200 rubles can be spent on a trip from Adler to the resort, provided that you get to the border by bus, and to the resort by minibus.
You will find a detailed answer about rest in New Athos and how to get to Abkhazia in a separate material, where everything is described in detail, right down to the necessary documents and passport control at the border.
Prices in New Athos
Prices for food and food in the city are 3-4% more expensive than the national average. But they are 30% cheaper than in Sochi.
Food and meal prices
The prices for food in cafes and restaurants, as well as for food, are a big plus of rest in Abkhazia. Despite the fact that prices for holidays in Novy Afon are higher than in other resorts of Abkhazia, on average they are lower than in some regions of Russia.
If you cook on your own if you have a kitchen in your room or a rented house, then 300-400 rubles per day are spent on food.
The cheapest way is to buy food directly from farmers who sell from machines at special points in the city. Also inexpensive can be purchased on the market.
The prices for groceries in stores are much higher, especially for imported brands.
If you eat in a cafe, then the average cost of dinner per person is 380 rubles. Here are the approximate prices for dishes in a cafe in Novy Afon:
- mashed potatoes - 60 rubles;
- Caesar salad - 150 rubles;
- pork chop - 190 rubles;
- dish "Frying pan" of meat, potatoes and baked vegetables for two - 370 rubles;
- freshly squeezed tangerine juice - 60 rubles;
- kebab - 250-350 rubles. for 100 gr.;
On average, lunch in a cafe can cost 350 rubles, dinner - 450 rubles per person (excluding alcohol and when choosing a regular cafe).
Where to eat tasty and inexpensive
Below is a list of the best restaurants in the city according to tourists' reviews:
- A restaurant Kamarit - located by the sea. Various national dishes are prepared - Russian, Ukrainian, Uzbek, Azerbaijani. The average check per person is 450 rubles.
- Cafe Swan - the most popular place in Novy Afon. Average check - 380 rubles.
- Cafe bar Prime... Average check - 360 rubles.
- Apatskha "Abkhazian courtyard»- a restaurant of national cuisine. The average cost of a dinner per person is 290 rubles.
Top hotels in New Athos
The cost of rooms in a hotel largely depends on the tourist season and the demand for services. A decent hotel room can be purchased for 1,700 rubles a day.
Prices for rooms in three-star hotels vary from 2000 to 3000 rubles per day with breakfast.
Here are some excellent options from their own experience and feedback from tourists:
- Griffon Hotel 3 * - 1800 rubles per day, the hotel is an excellent place to celebrate the New Year in Abkhazia;
Prices rise by about 50% in July and August. Therefore, it is better to book rooms in advance for these months. We advise you to look at the large number of rooms on booking.com.
Private housing rental
The private sector in New Athos is very popular among independent tourists with children. The cost of living in guest houses in Novy Afon starts from 850 rubles. A room in a nice house by the sea can be booked for 1800 rubles per day.
We recommend Guest house Kurortnaya as a great option, according to tourist reviews. Located 12 minutes walk from the Black Sea. Rooms include a TV and tea and coffee making facilities. A room with a sea view and a private bathroom can be booked for 1600 rubles.
Guest House "ArLe" is located close to the metro and 700 meters from the sea. The rooms have a refrigerator, electric kettle, bathroom, balcony. The cost of living is 1500 rubles.
Another great option is the Riviera Guest House. Located 450 meters from the coast and 10 minutes walk from the monastery. The cost of the room is 2000 rubles.
The average cost of apartments in Novy Afon is 1800-2700 rubles per day. We recommend some great options:
- Apartment 7 Palms - 1500 rubles;
- Aparthotel na Abovyana 7 - 2400 rubles;
- Apartment Uyut - 2500 rubles.
When is it better to go to rest
The uniqueness of the resort lies in the fact that it is reliably protected by mountains from cold winds and air masses. Therefore, winters are relatively warm here. The average air temperature during the winter months is kept at around 8-10 degrees.
In summer, the average temperature is 25-27 degrees. The heat in the resort is practically not felt thanks to the refreshing breezes from the sea.
In August, sometimes the temperature can reach 30 degrees. At this time, the sea warms up to its maximum mark - 28 degrees.
The most favorable months for a holiday in New Athos are from July to September. It is at this time that the sea is the warmest and there is little rain.
Perhaps you will be interested in rest in Gagra in the summer, all questions about prices, where to stay and what to see, you will find on the page.
All the details about the climatic conditions by seasons and when it is better to relax in Abkhazia can be found in a separate article on the weather in Abkhazia, where you will also find out the weather for today and the near future.
Reviews about the rest in Abkhazia
Reviews of tourists about their vacation in New Athos and on the Black Sea coast from Abkhazia are generally ambiguous. There is a lot of negativity in terms of service and roads, and relations with the local population are also mentioned.
Nevertheless, all vacationers celebrate the beautiful nature of the resort, microclimate, fresh, healthy air. Clean pebble beaches, clear sea water.
One of the advantages of resting at the resort is the small number of tourists, the opportunity to take a break from the bustle of the city in a calm and secluded atmosphere.
One of the disadvantages of the resort, tourists note the lack of service and an "all inclusive" system in hotels, as in the resorts of Turkey and Egypt. Also, tourists note the presence of a feeling of "devastation". But all the shortcomings are smoothed out by the beautiful nature and low prices for rest.
According to tourists' reviews, the cost of accommodation and meals in Novy Afon per person per day is 600 rubles (if you live in the private sector) and 1200 rubles (if you live in a hotel). These prices are relevant for tourists who cook on their own or eat in inexpensive canteens.
Some tourists advise visiting the resort in May, as there are few tourists and no heat at this time. It is in May that you should go with children, since it is already warm, the sea warms up to 20 degrees.
First of all, tourists are advised to visit the Complex of the New Athos Monastery, the Iverskaya Mountain with the ruins of the Anakopia Monastery. The famous New Athos Cave is located in the depths of this mountain. Also, tourists are advised to visit the grotto and the temple of the Apostle Simon the Canaanite.
