It's a very beautiful place. The waterfall and the lake in front of it. On a hot day, it's just 🔥. The souvenir market itself is cramped, especially during the day when more tourists come. Abkhazia is generally the most beautiful country in terms of nature.
Everything is very cool, recalled the Sochi clothing market on minimals, from the 2000s, which was located on the side of the Central Department Store, who from Sochi will understand the main thing is to bargain and gifts for mother-in-law and their other relatives can be packed for 3000-3500 thousand rubles, which I think is unreasonably expensive. for they are of no use 🤣🤣🤣
ATTENTION, tourists, do not take this bait: the homemade wine that is sold there (500 rubles for 1.5 liters) is not wine, it is diluted dry juice (such as "Zuko", "Yuppy" or "Invite"), the one that I bought was even without degrees; homemade cheese The stuff that is sold here can be bought in the Primorsky Park area (the Rakushka stop) at the Magnit store or a nearby grocery store (in the same building as the Savings Bank of Abkhazia) for about half the price (as I understand it, it was bought there for resale), and you need to buy wine in the same stores. (factory-made), maybe it only has a label made in Abkhazia, but this is wine, not water with dye and sugar. Pies and homemade chacha are normal, oranges and tangerines are also normal, just more expensive than downstairs, in the dining room area "Like Mom's", but not much
The market is so-so, everything is made in China,it is clear that all the fruits are madein Turkey,they asked the sellers if the peach was local,they answered with such a face that they were ready to eat, but they bought a lot more besides peaches, they did not pay attention when they arrived at the hotel, they almost broke their teeth about these peaches,they did not There is no smell or taste, so this is a market with nothing in common with local fruits, everything is Turkey
In general, the place corresponds to the name. When it's hot, it's wonderful there - the air conditioner works.
Most of the sellers are friendly and welcoming.
Minus two stars for the limited assortment, stamping, lack of really local souvenirs.
As for nature and Soviet heritage, it's all TOP, as for the locals and their business model, if you can call it that, then it's bottom. For example, a cafe near the fountain serves Caesar salad with mayonnaise, there is no toilet and there is also nowhere to wash your hands. A logical question immediately pops up in my head, where do the cooks wash their hands and where do they wash the dishes? The prices are comparable to Adler, we were in Abkhazia for the second time, the attractiveness is losing every year, unfortunately.
It's all costume jewelry and some souvenirs. Well, souvenirs are a sacred thing.. And I'm sitting with Alik in a strange way. But I bought a backpack. It was necessary to put the churchkhela bought earlier somewhere)))) a backpack with owls, 700 rubles, worked for 500 percent! Life hack: say that the payment is by transfer - you are given a password to Wi-Fi, and you have free Internet at a distance of 10 -15 meters from the point of sale)))
Prices are surprisingly not high, you can bargain, sell jewelry, shells, magnets, and other products. There are two entrances, you can go through to get a price.
It's super kind of awesome. The advice in the photo is not to be fooled just like that. They say one thing in fact 2000rubles for a photo on your phone and a sledgehammer blow. And if you go further up there, a woman says make a wish. She still has strings if she knits on your hand, then they hit the money and not small ones. In general, pass by and enjoy the views and nature.
We have been in this market. The jewelry department is immediately to the right of the entrance. We bought three pairs of silver earrings with topaz and sultanite, sooo beautiful. Thanks a lot to the sales girls, they picked up our wallet and even made a discount. I recommend and advise you.
A large selection of souvenirs, there is a shop where they sell decent Abkhazian cosmetics, you can also buy very tasty smoked adjika!Of course, the prices of goods are unrealistically high!
A lot of things.Souvenirs, gifts.The prices are understandably overpriced, but this is a market in a resort town.)It's atmospheric.Sellers will always help with the choice.
A very large selection of jewelry, straight raf for fashionistas. There is also a very original coinage, there is silver. The prices are very reasonable, be sure to visit this shop. You will find gifts to everyone's taste.
A wonderful place! I am very glad that there are such in Sukhum! Stylish in the national style, the dishes are brought quickly, the staff is polite! You can see the people are constantly coming down! The territory is quite large!
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СВЕТЛАНА Л.
Level 30 Local Expert
May 18, 2023
The souvenir market is very conveniently
located, it is on the way to the main attractions of New Athos:
- man-made waterfall,
- Simon Kananita Church,
- Simon Kananita grotto,
- Psyrtskha platform,
- Simono-Kananite Monastery,
- the dachas of Stalin and Khrushchev,
- caves.
Do not deprive yourself of pleasant impressions and do not deprive yourself of the pleasure of pleasing yourself and friends with souvenirs.
There is a large selection of jewelry, ceramics, shells, wood, leather, metal, fur, wool and felt on the market.
Of course, spices and drinks are available on the market.
By the way, freshly squeezed juice in New Athos can be bought only in one place - in front of the entrance to the Souvenir market!
There are friendly sellers and a pleasant atmosphere.
Bargaining is appropriate.
Cash rubles and plastic cards are accepted for payment.
I wish everyone to spend time here with pleasure and benefit and buy something that will bring joy!
A large selection of all kinds of souvenir trifles. A good selection of jewelry. There is a waterfall and the famous Psyrtskha nearby, so you can completely combine shopping with a walk.
In my opinion, the best souvenir market in all of Abkhazia.
Indoor, cool, with a large number of souvenirs. Wooden dishes and decorations can be found.
A small market for tourists. You can buy things, including for the beach., toys, SIM cards, charging and cables for gadgets. There is a stop nearby in the form of a shell, from here minibuses start to the border and Sukhum. The product range on the market is minimalistic.
I can't say anything about the market itself, I was captured by the beauty of architecture and views, I will share photos
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Маргарита С.
Level 7 Local Expert
December 2, 2024
Abkhazia is a wonderful country in terms of nature, I liked it, but I didn't like the mentality of local men. Not a modern attitude towards women. We went on an excursion with a local guide Lebedev Said, a rare boor and an unpleasant man. Lebedev Said, people like you spoil the whole impression of the country and shame it.
A good market. A wide range of souvenir products. If you go to Psyrtskha, you will not pass by. but! Never, for anything, even for a lot of money, do not try and buy alcohol in a plastic container here.
I really liked the place 😊what's not there 😍 my eyes are running away!!!the sellers are polite, not very intrusive, as usually happens in such places!I bought a lot of things, I liked everything and the prices are adequate!!!
A good market, lots of souvenirs for different tastes, colors and purposes. Convenient location next to the waterfall. There is even Wi-Fi, but it is difficult to pay with a card, as it is almost everywhere in Abkhazia
I was in Abkhazia for the first time, and I couldn't help but visit New Athos
Nearby souvenir shops from where it is impossible to leave without buying
A very interesting place to buy souvenirs. All historical and interesting places are within walking distance. We love being here, and both we and the children like it.
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May 1, 2022
You can buy souvenirs with you, in principle, everyone has a standard assortment. If you need to bring something inexpensive to colleagues and friends, you can buy it here. Be careful, there are a large number of gypsies near the market, who literally grab your hands and tie red threads, and then demand money from you for them, promising trouble if you refuse, and not 100-200 rubles for a string, but 1000-2000 rubles each. I'm honestly impressionable, and I'm afraid of gypsies, so I didn't make a scene, I gave it away. They ruined the mood
Not interesting, unfortunately (((
There are a lot of empty places and the goods are repeated after one ...
It seemed to me that Abkhazia has its own creativity, manual production ...
Well,... Something like that is a
pity...
I really like the market, we like to walk there. I like the saleswoman in section 38, she guesses your tastes and desires very subtly and offers bullseye jewelry, I always buy from her.