Lake Ritsa is the pearl of Abkhazia, surrounded by mountains. A very beautiful place and incredible energy.
Of course, Abkhazia is changing every year, four years ago everything was completely different, now there is a lot of commerce, on the one hand it is convenient and good for people: cafes, hoteliers, boats, but on the other hand, that real natural pristine beauty is lost.
Entrance to the national park 700₽ for adults, 200₽ for children, ride a catamaran 500₽ per person, swing on a swing 500₽, photo in a national costume 100₽, nutrition is like all over Abkhazia - and everything is almost delicious!
I recommend visiting the Ritz, I always go there myself and I am completely delighted!
It's very unusual and impressionable.
The road to Rizza is where the observation deck and everything else are. There are very huge rocks and the road goes through the gorge into the valley of the river. Unusual and fabulous.
Being there, there is no way to think about anything. Full presence in front of the rock and the noisy water.
It's a worthwhile place to go!
There is no way to describe everything. There are places near the lake where you can eat and it is quite tasty 👍💥
The area around the lake can be studied for a long time!
I highly recommend it..!
The extraordinary beauty of the lake is impressive. The mountains are covered with forest, clouds descending from the mountain peaks, the clear water of the lake itself, of course, is a delight. There is a chain of restaurants on the territory, Parking spaces, but they are paid!, you can rent a catamaran (of course it is expensive), but from the outside it looks very tempting. I took off the star so that the administration would pay attention to the maintenance of the lake. Near the shore, since the water is transparent, household garbage can be seen at the bottom, it is not very pleasant, you can clean it! I would like toilets, catering, parking lots to be located a little further from the lake in order to return some mystery, cleanliness and beauty of the shores, so that people can just enjoy nature and feel part of something unknown and beautiful. I recommend you to visit.
This is a very beautiful place. Lake Rizza is definitely worth a visit. It is forbidden to swim there, but you can rent a catamaran or an electric boat for a water walk. This is a mountainous area, so you need to keep in mind that the t ° of air there will be lower than by the sea, in spring and autumn it is clearly felt. On the way to this lake there are also many picturesque places, river canyons and gorges👍🏼
We had a very cool walk. There are many cafes on the lake, but we couldn't wait for the waiter. Therefore, we found a place where, let's say, self-service. We ate tasty and relatively inexpensive. On the lake, the main thing is to leave the car in the parking lot. As soon as the car is on the side of the road, the traffic police pulls up And presses. So pay 200 rubles, than get to a larger amount, and a spoiled vacation.
Everything is fine, it will go for a change!
The food by the lake is not delicious.It used to be delicious, but in 2024, something relaxed.And so, beautiful nature and all that.The wine tasting was a strange moment.Usually, they come to such an event at the end of the tour, but we were brought in at the beginning.Where people either did not try, because they did not want to go to the skinny at 10 in the morning, or others who rushed in the morning and later the tour was accompanied by a slight headache.Overall, I liked it!Abkhazians are a friendly people and deserve world recognition and prosperity.
It's just an incredible place. A very beautiful lake, indescribable nature. A feeling of calm and peace despite the hustle and bustle around. I strongly advise you to go up to the second observation deck to the Bird's Beak waterfall. It offers an even more mesmerizing view of the lake and the surrounding nature. If you are going to Abkhazia, be sure to visit.
Guys, it's very beautiful there, one delight from the Ritz, took a catamaran, swam on the lake, the mountains are like from a picture, there are a lot of cafes around, local enterprising citizens with a papakha and a burka scurry from above on the site and very obsessively offer everyone to take a photo (by the way, not only here, very annoying comrades, in fact) Wonderful air, wonderful views, highly recommended!
Hello! A place where you need to go only by your own transport! Of course, you have to drive a high car to remote picturesque places, but the nature is swinging there and you can stop anywhere. The photos will be very beautiful and the views. The lake is worth visiting a little higher up the road there is a large parking lot where you can park a car, because at the very beginning there are a lot of buses, a lot of UAZ trucks and local ones that bring tourists. Parking is 200 rubles. unlimited. It is worth a catamaran ride on the lake. In principle, 500 rubles per person is available for 30 minutes. Bottom line: the photo is like on a desktop computer screen! And for magazines! The memories will stay for a long time.
It is very beautiful and almost everywhere there is WiFi, if you need to get away from nature urgently for work. Very friendly staff of cafes and coffee shops. The cleanest air, and we decided to stay overnight by the lake, slept right in the car and early in the morning went to an empty observation deck, met the dawn . Naturally, at 5:30 in the morning there was not a soul and we fully enjoyed the view.
If you look at the nature of Abkhazia, it is very beautiful. The main thing is not to pay attention to everything else. Everything is based only on a huge margin of safety made under the USSR. If the building hasn't collapsed yet, it's only thanks to a miracle.
The corrugated board on the lid under the observation deck is fine, the Soviet fence painted with oil paint will do.
Guys who are related to the Ritz, go at least to Krasnaya Polyana, see how resorts and observation decks are made.
We were in April 2024, clean, very beautiful, not very many people. There are a lot of cafes, a kitchen for every taste.
We were on an excursion from the Golden Palm from Sheksna. We had a good guide, Irma, and a wonderful driver, Adgur. It was both fun and interesting...
the nature on the Ritz is very beautiful. The road is good all the way. There are a lot of beautiful views and unforgettable impressions.
I really liked it. The pleasant atmosphere, the view is awesome, catamarans provide for walking. There is something to eat and where to eat. There is a place for hiking. We will definitely visit Abkhazia again. 👍👍👍
Agree, there are not many moments in our lives that make us freeze in delight — whether it's the melody of a beloved maestro, the dizzying view that opened after a difficult climb to the observation deck or a new, especially successful chef sauce for pasta - those who can conquer and lead the masses — units! Mountains — they are from this company. And here, more than anywhere else, you clearly understand that life is measured not by the number of breaths taken and exhaled, but by those moments when happiness took your breath away… Let's carefully collect and store them in our memory — we have a lifetime for this)
A magnificent, beautiful, atmospheric place. If you are in Abkhazia, I advise you to definitely visit. Additionally, I recommend renting a catamaran for half an hour on the emerald lake Ritsa...Nearby there is a cafe where you can eat the national dish hominy, barbecue, salads, various drinks, etc., a mini market with souvenirs, ice cream.
Low prices , a huge selection of gifts , a variety of dishes in the cafe , of which there are not a small number .. Kind and helpful people .. and of course the indescribable beauty of the lake and the relief of mountains and ridges ...
A very beautiful Ricin nature reserve, while driving along the way you enjoy the beauty of nature. I want to stop constantly to explore all the wonderful places. Waterfalls, canyons, gorges, bridges over the Bzyb River.
Ritsa is an incredibly beautiful mountain lake that all guests of Abkhazia should see. The observation deck covers the lake well enough. Clean, there were no queues. There are many cozy cafes around, which also offer views of the lake.
A great location to enjoy the beauty of this place, Lake Ritsa and the surrounding mountains. There are many cafes nearby with traditional Abkhazian and not only cuisine. Catamaran rental, speedboat rides on the lake, souvenir shops.
Lake Ritsa is a delightful place. The boats look like sailboats from the island of Capri Italy. A magical place. Blue, turquoise water, blue sky. Photos and videos are obtained by 1000%. Bomb observation deck.
Beautiful location! Great view of Lake Rizza. There are a lot of snack bars on the shore with an average check of 600-700 rubles. It is better to have cash, however, as everywhere in Abkhazia. A 500r water catamaran from the bow for half an hour (quite enough for sightseeing). Parking is paid, 200 rubles. At least until nightfall.
A beautiful and amazing place, great air, wonderful landscapes and perhaps everything that can mark this place. It's dirty, queues at paid toilets, the range of food and its choice is large, but it makes you wonder if it's worth eating☝️
A very beautiful place in the mountains overlooking the lake. There are several cafes with lunches and views of the lake. You can take a catamaran and ride on the lake.
It is better to take raincoats with you, because the weather in the mountains is always different from the weather by the sea.
It's a very beautiful place. We rode a catamaran 500r 30 min per person. The food in the cafe with a large terrace on the right, where the guide usually brings it, is not tasty. It is better not to take Khachapuri Abkhazian here. The portions are very small and the staff is not friendly.
It is a very beautiful place, it makes sense to spend time and come here. I recommend that you spare no money and take a ride on a boat with an electric motor on the lake. Homemade wine in one of the cafes near the lake did not impress us, we could not even drink it. I'm sure if we had had a drink we would have ended the day in the toilet. In addition to the lake, the road along the gorge to it is interesting and fascinating.
An amazing place! I recommend it for a visit! Catamaran trips, souvenirs, excellent cuisine, hospitality awaits everyone! And everyone has a great mood!
We were in August 2024.
The nature is beautiful, but the locals spoil everything, worse than the Gypsies at the subway.
It's being ripped off at every turn.
Entrance to the park per person is 700 rubles, parking by the lake is 200 rubles, although it is not written anywhere what and how much. A guy just stands there and pulls at everyone.
Any photo near swings, hearts, peacocks - 100 rubles. Judge for yourself.
Cafe near the lake, WELL, VERY high price.
Extremely inadequate, while when you refuse their product, they begin to be rude.
The kitchen is terrible, there is garbage near the lake.
And yes, anyone who wants a jeep tour, first look at how they drive.
If you are only planning to go to Abkhazia, then I do not recommend it. Look at other destinations, don't spoil your vacation.
A very beautiful place in Abkhazia. Perhaps one of the most iconic places for the republic.
It is definitely recommended to visit (this is not even discussed).
As they say: it's better to see it once ..... and you'll understand everything yourself🙂
It's a great place. Beautiful lake, mountains. There are shops and cafes nearby to have a snack and buy some souvenirs. You can also rent a catamaran on the lake.
It is a very beautiful and picturesque place. We have been here many times. Both in winter and in summer. The scenery is always amazing. However, there is no catamaran rental in winter and Stalin's cottage is closed. But there is free parking. There are a lot of people here in the summer, the cooking is disgusting. It is better to stop on the way to eat. (there are two popular places)
An iconic place. Lake Ritsa is a beauty! A beautiful road through the gorge through 3 tunnels, bridges and along a mountain river. Along the way, there are many points for the sale of honey, wine, souvenirs. There is a post with a barrier on the road - an environmental fee is collected - 700 rubles per person.
There are a lot of big and small cafes around the lake. Waterfowl rental on the lake. In front of the lake, the road is narrow and you can get into a jam, because it can be difficult for long buses to turn around and leave. Accordingly, parking is not easy to find.
It is very beautiful, a great place for a photo shoot, you can also look at the amazing landscapes, the whole family is delighted, go there and see the beauty of nature with your own eyes.
The ritz is the ritz, it's beautifully atmospheric, a bunch of boats and cafes, it's better to look from other sites, which are nearby and there is a view of the entire lake
Abkhazia is a great place for a relaxing holiday, reasonable prices, kind, responsive people and beautiful nature, we still need to work on infrastructure and ecology.
The lake itself is of course the pearl of Abkhazia, my recommendation is to arrive there at 6 am!!!! You can be almost alone there!!!! Enjoy not the crowd but the view of the lake from the playground. There is parking, though it's a long way to go) If a person is of an age, it's better to drop them off at the observation deck, and then go to park! from 8-9 o'clock there are already crowds of people for lunch, everything is packed and it's not realistic to approach the railing or take a photo in a crowd!!!!!a little further away from the parking lot there is another place with a view of the lake, given the early morning it will be dark from the mountain! but the view is just incredible!
Everyone is required to visit!! the incredible atmosphere, the coolness from the lake in contrast is amazing, the viewpoints are super, in general, there is a feeling that you will have to go there again!!))
A beautiful place, worth a visit. The road is good. We went on an excursion in a Mercedes Sprinter minibus. There are many cafes where you can have a snack. There is a waterfall on the other side of the lake.
There is a good view from the site, special thanks to the guys (the audience) who provided the opportunity to view the scenery from a bird's-eye view using a drone and VR glasses.
Five stars only for the views. Lake Ritsa is magnificent. There are a lot of people, cafes are expensive and the food is not tasty.We took an excursion, so we didn't have to see the lake for long, everything was running, the impression of this was spoiled.
We went on August 20, on our own. At the entrance to the park, the fee is 700 re per person, a child of 7 years old was allowed free of charge. Parking is paid 200 re near the lake itself. There are 500-600 meters from it to the observation deck and to where something can be viewed. There are many cafes near the lake itself, all prices are many times higher for everything. There are toilets - 20 re. In addition, how to look at the lake and ride a catamaran (500 re for half an hour per person) there's basically nothing to do there. Decide for yourself. 3960 re was given for a hard, not fried kebab (2 servings), Caesar salad, a liter of juice, a milkshake and French fries. Considering the entrance and parking, I think the amount is not quite adequate.
I liked Lake Ritsa very much, it's beautiful. If you arrive a little earlier, there are very few people. You can take pictures , without people )
Pedaling on a catamaran, I didn't keep track of the phone, it fell out of my pocket. It rests on the bottom (
Be careful!
I went to the lake.Malaya Ritsa , the route was a bit difficult . But the trail itself is very picturesque. It is better to wear sports shoes, throughout route a, there are signs in the form of signs and red arrows on the trees.
If you have never been to Lake Ritsa, then BE SURE to visit this place! The color of the lake and the canyons around it are very fascinating. You can take a ride on a catamaran. The price in 2024 is 500 rubles per person for 30 minutes. The nature is beautiful!
A stunning view of the wonderful lake. A popular place among tourists. The water is very cold and clean. The mountains around the lake create a beautiful landscape.
Insanely beautiful views, not to admire enough. The nature is amazing. I definitely recommend visiting these places. But you definitely need to go only in clear weather.
A very specific place. Of course, Abkhazia is for the brave and mobile, who loves active recreation, and not for seals who only go to the beach and are exclusive) Abkhazia is a country of soul, tones are beautiful
A great natural place... Ritsa is a beauty at any time of the year. In the off-season, of course, there are fewer and quieter people...not so noisy. But each season has its own special charm
Lake Ritsa itself is already beautiful! And it doesn't matter from which point you look at it. The playground is the most beautiful place. You can stand and watch the catamarans furrow the expanses of the lake. There are wonderful cafes nearby where you can have a delicious meal and take a break from the long road
A beautiful beautiful mountain lake. I recommend a catamaran ride on the lake. 400 rubles for 1 person for 30 minutes. I do not recommend taking a boat with an electric motor. It swims slowly and you won't be able to swim far in 30 minutes. There are many cafes on the shore. I recommend you to visit.
hello everyone! If you look at it from the observation deck, it's beautiful, inspiring!!! But why did they let catamarans on the lake spoil the whole view of colored roofs, I do not understand those using catamarans what people see from them pedaling through the water. The untouched lake was more impressive, the surface of the water is not visible under the colored roofs of the katarans. Disappointment from the well-heard beauty of Lake Ritsa
The place is very beautiful. Picturesque. Advertising.
Among the disadvantages: the toll to the lake is 800 rubles per person.
Expensive cafes. They don't cook well. We were at a cafe by the lake. The toilets are dirty, although they are paid.