Ritsa Relict National Park
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September 18, 2024
There is an amazing place in Abkhazia, one of the most beautiful, although in Abkhazia nature is so incomparable everywhere. Lake Ritsa. An unimaginable place. One of the most beloved by travelers. It was formed about 250 years ago due to a small earthquake. But there are several legends, like everything beautiful, read at your leisure if you wish. It is located at an altitude of 950 m above sea level in the basin of the Bzyp River, surrounded by mountain ranges with wooded slopes. The area is 1.5 km2, length is 2.5 km, width is from 270 to 870 meters. The average depth is 63 m, but the highest is 116 m. The lake is alive, there are trout and whitefish here, there are microalgae. The color of the lake varies depending on the time of year, but it is always charming. In spring and summer, the green-yellow color of the water prevails, in autumn and winter — cold blue-blue. This is due to the different transparency of the water of the flowing rivers. But the water in the Ritz is so clean that it is clearly visible to a depth of 8-10 meters. In a very hot summer, it warms up to 18-20 degrees, it's still cold for me. In severe frosts, the lake may be covered with a small layer of ice. There are a lot of tourists. Here you can have a wonderful rest, enjoy the beauty of the lake itself and its surroundings, ride catamarans, visit Stalin's cottage, you can walk to Malaya Ritsa, but the route is difficult. There is a small beach, but swimming in the Ritz is prohibited. The main thing is that the place is protected, protected. To protect flora and fauna, so as not to disturb the microclimate. Well, because the water is cool, the lake is deep, the bottom of the lake is rocks, trees, branches. But to sunbathe on the sun beds, that's fine. Entry to the territory by your own car is 700 rubles. Plus 200 rubles paid Parking. There is a place to have a snack, but it is expensive and not very tasty. The toilet is also not very good. In short, the service is very expensive, intrusive, and not always polite. And it spoils the picture a little from visiting the lake. And the place itself is worth a visit. This beauty will remain in memory for a lifetime, the heart of Abkhazia, the blue-eyed lake Ritsa.
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July 16, 2024
In July 2024, we went on an excursion to the National Park.in the park and on the lake.The Ritz. the nature is magnificent, the lake is clean, the beauty is all around. On the way there are many local attractions, a canyon, small waterfalls, a blue lake, beautiful blue mountain rivers. It is also interesting to see bungee jumping across the mountain river. The air is clean and even sweet, mountain ranges up to 1.5 km high are covered with fluffy mixed forests. Along the way, beekeepers put up their beehives with bees. The minus of the excursion is the constant visits to the points of sale of wine, cheeses, honey, so the road to the lake takes almost 2.5 hours. The way back is much shorter. The lake itself and the landscape are very beautiful, catamarans float on the water, but there are crowds of tourists around it, there is a brisk trade, a lot of tents and food shops, smells and noise. . The people are swarming. Apparently, those who want to enjoy the silence and nature do not need to go there at the height of the season, but in any case, the plus and the positive from what they saw cover these shortcomings!
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November 28, 2024
You can't go around and around in one day, so we booked accommodation in Auadhara to see more sights.
7:40, it's +12 outside,
Well, Good morning, Ritsa.
Lake Ritsa in Abkhazia is a real natural masterpiece! Its crystal clear water, surrounded by majestic mountains and dense forests, attracts tourists from all over the world. 🌊✨
This place not only impresses with its beauty, but also gives peace and harmony. A walk around the lake or a picnic on its shore is the perfect way to enjoy nature and recharge your batteries!
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