Which is better: Abkhazia or Crimea?

Any working person wants to have a good rest on their well-deserved vacation. It is quite difficult to choose from the mass of advertised resorts, because little is said about the shortcomings of various places, and the advantages are embellished many times. If we talk about Abkhazia and the Crimea, then everyone knows that they are located on the Black Sea. But where better to relax?

Despite the relatively close geographical location, the climate of Abkhazia and the Crimea varies. Moreover, one cannot affirmatively answer exactly where it is better to relax, since the climatic conditions of these places are good for some visitors and unbearable for others. It all depends on the characteristics of the body and the personal preferences of vacationers. So, what are the differences in the climate of Abkhazia and Crimea?

Crimea is cooler and is suitable for those people who can hardly find themselves in humidity and heat. In the evening it is relatively cool and not as stuffy as in Abkhazia. But there is another nuance: in September, the velvet season begins in Abkhazia, allowing you to comfortably enjoy the last warm days and soak in the cooling sea. And in Crimea at this time autumn is already creeping in full with its cold winds, and only walruses or extreme lovers plunge into the water.

Crimea, to the delight of many, is not famous for high humidity. More open terrain and sea breezes take away the vapor, which makes staying comfortable even in the heat. In Abkhazia, the temperature in the summer reaches 40 degrees and above, and the humidity is very high. In the summer heat, the atmosphere here resembles a steam room in a bathhouse, so people with heart problems and high blood pressure will not be good here.

In Abkhazia, you can swim in the sea from the middle of May, unlike the Crimea, where the swimming season begins from the end of June, or even from mid-July. Abkhazia is suitable for those who want to thoroughly fry their tired bones and bask in the waves of the sea, warm as fresh milk. Since Abkhazia is clearly hotter, the water here warms up much faster than in the Crimea. Besides the obvious advantages in the form of bathing comfort, the warm water of Abkhazia has its drawbacks.

Abkhazia is a southern country, and its flora is represented mainly by tropical plants. For lovers of exotic, this will be very important, since palm trees, oleanders, magnolias and cypress trees surround the traveler from all sides. It is simply impossible to look away from flowering and fragrant plants. Crimea is stingy with colorful vegetation, as it is located north in latitude.

The peaks of the Caucasus are much higher than the Crimean mountains. Therefore, in Abkhazia it will be more interesting to look at various gorges, waterfalls, lakes and glaciers. But in Crimea there is something to see - alpine meadows, plains and beautiful hills. It is impossible to say unequivocally that it is more beautiful - Crimea or Abkhazia. The nature of each of these places is unique and inimitable, it just is different.

Here you can answer unambiguously: in Crimea, the tourism industry is functioning better than in Abkhazia. The private sector is more developed, as local residents earn as much as they can - often this is their only source of income. In addition, in the Crimea you can find a hotel for every taste, even the most fastidious tourists will find a hotel to their liking.

As for food and shops, the situation is similar. In Crimea, you can find supermarkets and various fast-food restaurants as well as chic with amazing chefs. In Abkhazia, however, shops can be counted on the fingers, and tiny cafes and dining rooms are inviting to eat.

The cuisine of Abkhazia is more exotic. Local cook excellent meat delicacies and sell unusual dairy products. By tradition, you can treat yourself to chacha, wine and smoked cheese. In Crimea, everything is arranged for a typical Russian, in a cafe everything is more familiar to our stomach. But there is nothing special to surprise yourself in terms of cooking. It’s up to the traveler to decide whether this is a virtue or a disadvantage.

Comparing Crimea with Abkhazia in this regard is quite difficult to implement. In both places there are many attractions where you can go and get an amazing experience. Abkhazia is famous for its caves, waterfalls and gorges. A series of the famous film about Sherlock Holmes was shot in this country, where he fought with the villain Moriarty. Rizza Lake with Stalin's unfinished summer cottage is a unique natural landscape of stunning beauty.

In Crimea, you can see the famous castle Swallow’s Nest, Admiralty Cathedral, Mount Ai-Petri and other attractions. Abkhazia is full of amazing beauty of places, but other leisure is very lame. Here you will not find entertainment, amusement parks and other similar places. But in the Crimea there are plenty of such. Abkhazia is suitable for a relaxing holiday, for those who are not looking for fun adventures.

Crimea is famous for its well-maintained beaches with an abundance of entertainment. Here you will find water parks, cafes, and concert venues.All this is good, but noisy enough for those who love unity with nature. In Crimea, in the swimming season it is difficult to find a free sunbed on the beach, which is sometimes very annoying.

In Abkhazia, the situation is different. Long pebble beaches allow any visitor to find a place. Even in high season there are not too many people here, but also quite boring. Cafe is not enough here, from entertainment - Abkhazians with tame monkeys in their hands and paratroopers. But the relative silence and beautiful views of the open sea and mountains - this is what it is worth to endure the lack of benefits of civilization.

A big advantage of Crimea is the local airport. In summer, flights from all over our country regularly fly here. There is no airport in Abkhazia, which is not very convenient. Of course, you can fly to Adler and from there take a bus or train to Sukhum, but for a tired and thirsty tourist, this is not a very good idea. You can also get to Crimea by ferry, which is interesting and convenient. There is a train from Moscow to Abkhazia. The journey from point A to point B takes almost two days, which is very tiring, especially in the summer.

Well, for lovers of traveling in their own car, it is also important to take into account some points. In Crimea, everything is relatively calm in terms of compliance with traffic rules. But Abkhazia is another country, and here they relate to the movement in accordance with the rules somewhat disregard. This is important, as it creates the risk of accidents on roads that will greatly obscure the journey. At any of these resorts you can have a great vacation.

It is important to choose a place to relax, taking into account the characteristics of your body and character. Abkhazia is primarily natural beauties with a hot and humid climate, and Crimea is a civilized vacation surrounded by many people, with a milder climate for Russians.

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