Tsandripsh(the traditional local version of the name is Tsandrypsh, the old version of the name is Gantiadi) is an urban-type resort village in the north of Abkhazia, in close proximity to the Russian border (5 km). This location of the village makes it easy to get here on vacation. Numerous route taxis, intercity buses, electric trains pass through the village. Tsandrypsh is a good place for family and youth recreation. The village stretching along the sea flows smoothly into the neighboring Gyachrypsh and Bagrypsh, the border between them is very difficult to notice. There are very comfortable beaches, gentle relief, mild climate with big amount sunny days.
Most tourists prefer it as the most economical type of vacation. Every year, more and more comfortable guest houses appear in the village, which are ready to provide accommodation services throughout the year. The resort life of Tsandripsh is quite lively in the summer season. The Apatskhi offers - Abkhazian national cafes, canteens; in the evening, discos begin to work. Pebble beaches, very wide (up to 200 m), over 6 km long, open sea, almost always transparent and pure water... The beach offers a wide range of water attractions... The resort village has a lot of greenery, beautiful eucalyptus trees, slender cypresses, and Pitsunda pines grow.
Rest in Tsandripsh prepares you an interesting educational program. The main attraction of the village is the 7th century basilica - one of the most ancient Christian churches in the Caucasus. The basilica is quite well preserved, located on the main street near the beach. The ancient Khashpus fortress (built in VIII-X centuries) with the remains of a citadel and internal structures has been preserved a few kilometers from Tsandripsh. These places are also rich in purely natural attractions: for example, "White stones" - wild beach next to the village, formed of white rock formations, one of beautiful places on the Abkhazian coast; or the Khashupse river canyon, where outdoor enthusiasts can organize real rafting in the mountain gorges.
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Tsandripsh is an urban-type resort village in Abkhazia. It is located at the mouth of the Haupshe River, the shores of which are washed by the Black Sea. Every year this place is becoming more and more popular among tourists. They are attracted by the purity and silence of nature, which is so necessary in order to escape from the noisy everyday life of concrete skyscrapers, which Tsandripsh is not equipped with. 2020 will bring many tourists to this resort village who want to enjoy their holidays in paradise.
The population of the village is about 10 thousand people, it is part of Big Gagra. The resort is located just 5 km from the border with Russia. Having visited Tsandripsh, Abkhazia will appear before you in all its glory, local flavor, cuisine, nature, everything reflects the magnificence of this place.
The nature of Abkhazia creates ideal conditions for recreation. For Russian tourists, no additional visas and invitations are required, train tickets are sold for quite affordable prices, you can communicate in your country in your own language.
If you are traveling to Tsandripsh without intermediaries, by car, there will be no problems crossing the border. The whole procedure takes no more than 10 minutes. If by train, then in the village there is Train Station, on both sides of Tsandripsh there are highways and it is very convenient to get to Gagra and Sukhum.
Rest in Tsandripsh 2020
Many people like to have a rest in Tsandripsha. Your vacation in this resort will remain in your memory for a long time. Holidays in Tsandripsh 2017 will be a bright and unforgettable event in your life. There are amazing architectural monuments in the village. At the exit from Tsandripsh on the Black Sea coast, you can see stunning white cliffs, this is a rock formation, one of the assets of Abkhazia. The place is perfect for underwater observation of the world of fish and algae, the clear sea combined with the warm climate will pleasantly complement your vacation.
The modern name of the city is translated as "Settlement of Tsandov", which dates back to the 6th century. Then there was a large settlement and a port in which representatives of the ancient Abkhazian tribe Tsa-naa lived. The history of the village is very eventful, for example, in the 19th century, Tsandprish was united with the Russian village, and was called Pilenkovo, but as a result of the war and carve-up, it remained part of Abkhazia. In Soviet times, the resort grew, at that time it was called Gantiadi, now many locals call it that. Over time, industrial enterprises began to appear and the influx of the local population increased.
The first tourists appeared in Tsandripsh in 1955. By this time, the first campgrounds for tourists had already appeared here. On this moment the resort has many recreation centers and boarding houses. The tourism sector is also very developed due to the fact that the local population always gives a very warm welcome.
Now you can plan your trip to Tsandripsh. Rest 2020 in Abkhazia, with its beautiful nature, delicious fruits and the sea will remain in your memory for a long time!
One of the reasons why vacation here is becoming more attractive is housing. You can rent a house in advance, and you can agree with the owners that they will meet you from the plane or train, and personally organize the delivery of you and your luggage to your holiday destination. It will also be possible to agree with them that the hostess of the house will cook for you, or will provide you with a kitchen in which you can cook yourself. The second option is hotels, hotels and boarding houses. The infrastructure of the village is quite developed, so there are both luxury hotels and quite budget hotels. This option is convenient because you do not have to worry about food, having bought hotel accommodation, you will provide yourself with food, but on the other hand, the Abkhaz cuisine is simply magnificent, and, of course, you can taste the best culinary delights only on the streets in local cafes and restaurants.
You do not have to spend a lot of money - housing and food in the village are inexpensive for recreation. In Tsandripsh, you can easily find many shops and cheap cafes; locals rent out houses and rooms, sometimes for a nominal fee.
This town is a good place for family vacation... Comfortable clean beaches, on which you can always take sun loungers or umbrellas. Children are offered many water activities. For young people, there will also be something to do here, a huge number of bars and discos in the very center will bring a lot of fun and new acquaintances, all establishments are open from 11 am until late at night. For those who are tired of the bustle of the city, the resort will be to their liking, you can rent a house on the outskirts of the village and enjoy the deserted beaches and silence.
Our compatriots, choosing for themselves independent rest, not infrequently come to Tsandprish. First, you don't have to travel far. Secondly, you can relax quite economically. Russian tourists who have chosen this resort as a vacation destination usually return to the same owners of the houses from year to year, make friends with them, and often, having met here, they come every year with their companies.
Lovers of travel and excursions will also like to rest in Tsandripsh - from here you can take a trip to the amazing canyon of the Khashupsh River, where amazing beautiful landscapes of local nature will open up for you. Fans of extreme walks will be able to raft on their own, along the cold and rocky river, several kilometers along the stream. This tour leaves an unforgettable experience.
Attractions in Tsandripsh
While resting in the village, you can visit two historically significant architectural structures. Here is the most ancient temple Abkhazia - Tsandripsh Basilica and Khashup Fortress, which is located on the top of the mountain.
The temple has survived to this day almost in its original form, despite the fact that it was built in the 7th century from rough hewn stone, which indicates the high professionalism of the craftsmen of that time. Scientists who have studied the history of this town have found a large number of marble, this proves its importance in antiquity. It was undoubtedly a pilgrimage and cult center of ancient Christians. The baptism of believers, worship of the relics took place here. The church is well preserved also because it was restored in the 10th century, and the wooden floors were replaced with stone ones.
The temple is historical monument, the main feature of which is the expansion of the side rooms to the outer sides of the eastern part, which is very reminiscent of the plan for the construction of a church in Tsarevo Castle by the decree of Julian I.
In the depths of the picturesque gorge of the Khashupse River, you can see the ruins of the Khashup Fortress, the largest building in medieval Abkhazia. The entire territory of the building is divided into two tiers, the upper one is an oval of walls, to which massive stone steps lead. If you look at the fortress on the right, you can see a depression in the wall, which served as a collection for water. On the left you can see the forest, which hides the ancient foundations of the outbuildings. If you climb to the top of the cliff, near the fortress, you will have a stunning view of the Gagra ridge, with its fir forests, alpine and meadows and layers of white snow.
Tsandripsh, the sights of which are really historical value, every year it attracts more and more tourists.
How to get to Tsandripsh
If you decide to spend your vacation in Abkhazia in Tsandprish, then you need to familiarize yourself with the route in advance and explore Tsandripsh. How to get there in the shortest possible time, which roads are in the best condition and other nuances, you need to study before starting the trip. Then during the trip you will not have any force majeure situations, and the trip will be pleasant and relaxing.
Can be reached by public transport. In order to get to Tsandripsh, you must first get to Adler by plane or train.
If you have overcome the path to Adler, then by bus or taxi, take your way to the border of Russia with Abkhazia. It is only 5 km from the village, and this distance can be reached quite inexpensively by taxi or minibus.
If you do not want to waste extra time, it makes sense to take the Moscow-Sukhumi train. The train runs once a day and has a small stop in Tsandripsha.
If you are a car enthusiast and get to the resort on your iron horse, keep your way to the Sukhum highway and you will not pass Tsandripsh. This is the most comfortable view travel, having passed through the territory of Russia, and reaching the border with Abkhazia, you immediately get to your destination. At the customs, upon presentation of all documents, the procedure of entering the country will take only 10 minutes.
It should be noted that some hotels in the resort village offer their guests a transfer from the Russian border.
Tsandripsh is a very small settlement. Even if we take into account the neighboring village of Gyachrypsh, which, in fact, is one whole with the village, the total housing stock will be much less than in other resorts on the coast. Therefore, it is better to decide on the place of residence in advance by booking it before arrival. There are no large hotels, sanatoriums or recreation centers in the village. All areas are provided by individuals. These are purpose built guest houses or renting out typical residential premises local residents... But the level of service here, oddly enough, is higher than in the same Gagra. Most likely, it is the influence of the nearby Russian resorts, which makes them “keep the brand”. Prices in 2020 allow Tsandripsh to be attributed to inexpensive resorts. All rented housing is located along the coastline, so this can also be called an advantage of the village.
How to get there
The village is located in the westernmost part of Abkhazia on the border with The Russian Federation... It was built in a valley formed around the bed of the Haushpse River, which flows into the Black Sea here. Another river, Lapsy, flows between the village and the neighboring village of Gyachrypsh, and on the border with Russia, the Psou river. Thus, the water near the coast of the village is very much renewed due to mountain rivers and therefore is quite clean.
Sukhumskoe highway passes through the village - the main transport corridor to get to Tsandripsh. The most convenient way to get here is by road. There is also a railway connection in the village, but there are not many trains, and they do not run all year round, from May to October. From the Russian side, the best way to get to the village is via Adler. Both from the railway station and from Sochi airport to the village can be reached by minibus or taxi. Just 5 km from the border. Moreover, when choosing a taxi, it is better to take it with Abkhazian numbers, it will be cheaper.
General information, history
Officially, Tsandripsh is today an urban-type settlement. In various sources, the name can be written as "Tsandrypsh", in fact - this is the same thing. In Soviet times, the village was called Gantiadi, and many still use this name. Currently, about 5,000 people permanently live in the village.
The territory of the village has been inhabited since ancient times. She is considered historic center Small Abkhazia. This is confirmed by the many ruins of ancient buildings, which can still be seen in the village today. The first official settlement appeared here in 1867. It was laid by the Russians. The name of the village comes from the Abkhazian clan Tsanba.
Today, rest in Tsandripsh is considered to be a family one. Life here is more measured and calm. From the point of view of the entertainment industry, the village is difficult to compete with Adler or Sochi, and it is not necessary. The local nature and the sea will therefore attract their vacationers. To this can be added the Abkhaz flavor and low prices.
Things to do
Rest in Tsandripsh can be compared with sightseeing tour on the history of Abkhazia. The key attraction that must be visited is the Khashup Fortress. This is a fortification of the 8th century, which has been well preserved to this day. It is located in the channel of the Khashupse River, a couple of kilometers from the village. And right on the territory settlement located Tsandripshsky temple or basilica of the IV century. This is an ancient baptismal room with tombs of the relics of the martyrs.
For those for whom it is more important leisure, you can recommend trying your hand at rafting - rafting on mountain rivers, of which there are three in the village. And of course the very nature of the Caucasian coast, with its riot of colors of outlandish flora. Just wandering around the outskirts of the village will be not only exciting, but also very useful.
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The beaches
Local beaches can be called the widest on the entire Caucasian coast. They can reach depths of up to 200m. This is due to the fact that mountain range somewhat removed from the coastline. The beaches are mostly covered with large and small pebbles, so slippers will be highly desirable. The total length along the sea is about 6 km, i.e. the entire built-up residential area of the village faces one or another section of the beach. All beaches are equipped with a well developed service industry. The bottom is rather flat, although there is no particular shallow water. Near the village there is a wild beach, which locals call "White stones" because of the white rock formations that formed this place.
Latest reviews about holidays in Tsandripsh
We rested here for more than one year. I liked everything very much, we plan to come again. Home atmosphere, cozy at home. The owners are very good-natured, they did not ignore our requests and wishes. In the summer of 2019 it was cool, so they brought us blankets)))
Thank you for the warm welcome, we will definitely come to you again
With a big delay, but still, finally, I fulfill my duty to this wonderful family and their new guests - I am writing a review about an unforgettable stay in this house! I could not get myself together, as I completely went headlong into children and work, immediately upon returning home. Such was the period in my life. Now, on vacation, I sincerely want to make up for my shortcoming on this issue)
A year and a half has passed, and a three-week vacation with Aunt Vali and Uncle Garik still warms my heart with memories!
I rested in Tsandripsha with my one-year-old daughter, the eldest daughter was 9 years old nearby in a sports camp. I was looking for housing specifically near the camp in order to sometimes meet with my eldest daughter. In the middle of our vacation, my husband joined us and the three of us already lived with Valentina and Garik. All previous reviews are absolutely true - the family welcomes guests like family! Vali has perfect cleanliness, order and comfort everywhere.
The hosts warmly welcome the guests, and they think every day that people are nourished with warmth and care during their holidays. I want to return to this house again and again.
For a modest fee, the hosts provide guests with cozy, clean, bright rooms. All the comforts of home, shower, washing machine. A comfortable outdoor kitchen with all the necessary utensils. With a one-year-old child, I never needed anything. When my home blender went out of order, Valya immediately brought me her own! For example. There are a lot of such little things. The owners, if necessary, took us to the market and to the children's store! We tried to help, suggest and make our vacation carefree in everything!
When we first arrived there was low season and there were few guests. Closer to July, the house was 100% full, but everyone felt comfortable together, thanks to the hospitable hosts, the guests were friends and communicated with each other in a mode comfortable for each family.
The hosts put on amazing dancing and chatting nights at dinner. They have wonderful grandchildren who sometimes dance national dances for guests. They also make a great company for little guests. My baby was constantly surrounded by the attention and care of Milana and Emil, the grandchildren of Vali and Garik.
Thanks to the whole family for our wonderful holiday and your hospitality! If back to Abkhazia, then only to you !!!
Thanks for the rest, Comrade Anya, Serezha and Gayane. All liked it. The first time we were in Abkhazia, it took a long time to choose a place and did not regret it. Everything you need is there, water is hot all the time, air conditioners in the rooms, the photos correspond, it is close to the sea, and most importantly QUIET. Nearby there is a minibus to the center. Many families have been coming here for decades. This speaks volumes. We will definitely come again. I recommend you come.
Hello everybody!!! The whole family of 7 people stayed with these wonderful and friendly people. Two children and five adults. The atmosphere is as if you grew up and was born there, everything is so homely and cozy. The rooms are very clean, there is air conditioning, shower and toilet right in the room, T / V, WF, the tangerine garden amazed with its beauty, a huge summer kitchen with gas stoves, refrigerators, TV. There is a lot of space for evening gatherings, barbecue, skewers, coal, everything is there, everything is so cozy and beautiful, just super. The owners are very, very hospitable, just great. It seems that you have known them all your life. As for the sea, it is clean, no poisoning, the children took a gulp of sea water and nothing happened, no one got poisoned or got sick. To the sea exactly 5 minutes on foot. There are just a lot of shops, there is a wonderful dining room, you can order barbecue and smoked trout straight home through the hosts, very convenient. We ordered an excursion, in a Mitsubishi jeep, in general a class. The children are delighted. By the way, the excursion was ordered from the owners, as they say, everything is in one place. They have a family contract. Well done. The most impressive trip is the Gegsky waterfall, I just advise it very cool, it is so huge when you look up at the waterfall your head is spinning. Yes, at the expense of the sea in September it is warm, the beach is pebble. We will definitely go there and to this guest house "Svetlana". I really want to thank these wonderful and kind people for their hospitality, thank you. By the way, we were met at the border in a car and were also taken back, very convenient. There is even a dog named "Zeus" as a native. My family and I are looking forward to getting there again. We will definitely come in 2020. I recommend this guest house to everyone. Thanks for all!!!
We have been resting with Zhanna and Igor for several years, but not having time to leave, we want to go back (before reaching the border, by the way). The atmosphere is so cozy and homely that my niece constantly says during the winter that I have to go to live with Aunt Jeanne and Uncle Igor. Thank you for our unforgettable vacation, we look forward to summer and again to you!
A small urban-type settlement Tsandripsh is located in the Gagra region of Abkhazia. The population is about 10 thousand people. I would call it an Armenian village, because I didn’t have a chance to see the Abkhazians.
I asked our hostess:
And where are the Abkhazians?
She explained:
Abkhazians live high in the mountains, and there are only two of them left in the village.
The village of Tsandripsh is sandwiched between the federal highway leading from Adler to Sukhum and the old, neglected Sukhum railway running along the seashore. So avoid on your way to the beach railroad no way. You can pass: either, breaking the embankment with a railway track, or from below - through a tunnel.
We noticed two tunnels in the village: one closer to the center, the other on the outskirts - in the area of White Rocks. We managed to see the train passing to Sukhum a couple of times - the train is very short, only a few cars.
And now I want to say about the warmest and good location in the village - about the White Rocks. This is perhaps the main attraction of Tsandripsh. There are White Rocks on the outskirts of the village towards the Cold River. You can reach them in about an hour in two ways: either by the seashore or along the main street towards Gagra.
The rocks are really absolutely white and smooth, they lie right at the water's edge. They were created by nature itself - and the sea waves have painstakingly worked for centuries to polish them.
The central street, Oktyabrskaya, pierces the entire village and unites outside it with the federal highway. This street is a very miserable sight - most of the houses are in gaping ruins, so it is better not to look around.
At the foot of the destroyed buildings, there are open stalls under bright umbrellas - these are outlets selling some souvenirs, beach accessories and little things. Trading relieves the feeling of ruin a little.
In the fragments of the first floors of houses that have been preserved in places, there are small shops selling groceries or pharmacies. The village has several cafes and even a canteen on the corner of Lenin Street - but the very sight of these establishments is repulsive. At the beginning of the main street, near the bus station, there is a small and meager fruit and vegetable market.
Note that there has been no post office in the village since the war. We asked the hostess many times: how can this be? There was only one answer: there was no post office in the village. Also from her stories we learned that in past years Tsandripsh was quite comfortable and prosperous.
Several prosperous enterprises worked - a wine, canning and crushed stone factories, a tobacco factory. Wine and tobacco were produced under the quality label and were mainly exported. Now there is none of this - everything is destroyed and plundered.
If you walk a little deeper into residential buildings from the central street, then the eye immediately catches contrasts. Houses are clearly divided into three main types: squalid, dilapidated shacks, solid newly rebuilt houses and unfinished huge mansions, long abandoned by the owners - most likely during the war.
The only grocery market where, in fact, the population buys food, it works only three times a week: on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Active trading starts at 6 am, and after 11 am there is nothing to do there - you cannot buy food. The prices are very high, much higher than in Moscow. I will write about them a little later.
I want to note an important detail: there is no embankment in the village - there is only a long pebble beach. In the evening there is nowhere to walk - no park, no square - only vacant lots. Therefore, young people who have a rest at night love to hang out on the beach: guitars, music and brought with them beer - everything is there ...
Abkhazia has a very short daylight hours - it gets dark early. Absolute darkness falls around eight o'clock in the evening. And in the evening in the village only one central street is illuminated - and then, in the place where the convenience store is located ...
Nowhere to go. Therefore, on long Abkhaz evenings, the resting people are doomed to either watch TV, or stupidly drink beer, or try to fall asleep after nine in the evening ... True, this is problematic - pop music thunders from the only village restaurant until four in the morning. By the way, in the evening you can reach this place only with a flashlight in your hand, otherwise you will break your legs, in the village only the central street is asphalted.
Towards the morning, when the restaurant rhythms fall silent and you try to fall asleep, another story begins: packs of stray dogs fight on a huge garbage heap that rises right in the center of Lenin Street.
Since we are talking about the animal world, we should also mention other representatives of the fauna. Chickens roam the streets freely, finding food in the same street mountains of garbage.
Here, not only stray cats walk by themselves, but you can suddenly meet a cow as well. One morning I went to a grocery store and on the street I met a lonely horned cow, who accompanied me on the way back and forth.
If we talk about small animals - I saw real scorpions for the first time. They constantly lived on the walls of our toilet, peacefully coexisting with huge fat snails. And at night angry mosquitoes attacked - but this is nothing but trifles.
About the global mountain of garbage on the street named after the proletarian leader, which was divided at night by dogs, and by chickens during the day - I have already said. And imagine another picture like this. In front of the tunnel leading to the beach, we had to watch how Russian resort old ladies in hats and multi-colored pareos defiled in the direction of the beach.
And the daily old woman's defile took place against the background of three unchanging scenery: a huge garbage dump, an old abandoned cafe and a local peasant sitting by the road. This little man was selling some kind of red wine poured into plastic bottles, as well as a local delicacy - killed sea rays, sprawled at the bottom of an old zinc trough ...
There is a pebble beach just behind the tunnel. However, getting close to the blue sea is not so easy. To begin with, I had to bypass the beach trash heaps, consisting of the results of the activity of vacationers during the holiday season. A ridge of garbage mountains stretched along the entire beach - right up to the White Rocks.
For swimming, not a single place was equipped on the entire coast - small pebbles for entering the sea could not be found. So there was only one opportunity to swim - to swim in special shoes or directly in slippers.
There were not many people on the beach, but it was still impossible to swim in the sea calmly. Hot horsemen on their jet skis and motorboats rushed right over the heads of the bathing public - trying to attract the attention of vacationers and make the most of money at the end of the dying season ...
I forgot to mention the theft of money by local telecom operators. In Moscow, we prudently put decent sums on our phones - for every fireman. We did not have information that when crossing the border it was necessary to select an operator manually.
Three days after our arrival, four thousand rubles disappeared from us. We talked to Moscow only a few times, and very briefly.
And when we went to find out the reasons for the disconnection at the local communications office, we, old boobies, were popularly explained that there was nothing unusual here. As soon as visitors get into the coverage area of the local network - how their money bye-bye ...
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