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New Athos - a picturesque and cozy resort Gudautskogo Abkhazia region - located on the shores of a small bay in the 22 km from Sukhum
New Athos is located at the foot of two picturesque mountains: Iverskoy (350 m) and Afonskoy (500 m). The mountains are separated by a very beautiful gorge Psyrtsha small river that flows through the city and originating low in the mountains, in the pine grove. Hills, which is located at the resort, constitute a solid lemon, orange, and mandarinovye maslinovye groves. Cupressaceae alleys stretch across its territory and in the coastal zone grow palms, bananas, magnolia, oleandry and eucalyptus. In ponds Primorskiy Park, established 100 years ago, swans swim around a pond rustle of weeping willows. Dario cool waterfall on the river Psyrtsha. According to climatic conditions characterized by a large number of city sunny days, moderate humidity and constant action of sea breeze. In the New Athos are Christian shrines Abkhazia, a city rich in historical monuments and sights: Novo-Afonskaya cave, Anakopii ancient citadel, the church of St.. Kananita apostle Simon, St. grotto. Apostle Simon Kananita, Novo-Athos Orthodox monastery, Genoese tower, an artificial waterfall on the river Psyrtsha. Monument to the modern era - Memorial Museum in memory of those killed in the Patriotic War of 1992-93 he worked. Well, and as in any resort town, there are many restaurants and cafes. |
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