An interesting place in New Athos. This structure was built by monks and used as a refrigerator for food supplies. The water makes a pleasant noise and creates a relaxing aura.
The road to the grotto is about 500 meters.
In the heat, it is better to visit this place early in the morning, when there is no scorching sun. There are places along the way where you can sit in the shade, but when you go uphill, it's hard not to hide from the sun. There is a river running along the route and there is a waterfall next to which you can swim, there is a place for changing clothes👌🏻
Entrance is paid and parking is nearby too.
A gorgeous waterfall, next to it you can always refresh yourself even in the hottest weather. Nearby is the church of St. Simon (not valid), a historical museum, a souvenir and jewelers fair, a cafe and of course a gorgeous artificial lake with clear water where you can hire a boat with a transparent bottom and take a ride and of course take some wonderful photos
A very interesting, picturesque place. The nature along the river fascinates with its age-old history. The Simon Canon cave makes a mysterious impression, the station, the exit to the waterfall, everything surprises! I want to come back here again and again.
Beautiful nature, quiet places for prayers in the gorges, a service is going on in one of them, as a person who is not particularly attached to the church, it seemed very divine to me... well, just walking from the shade- next to a mountain river- is impressive!
Every evening we went with my wife to sit next to the waterfall. An unusual place, in Soviet times there was a small hydroelectric power station on the site of the waterfall. There are a lot of animals, fish and frogs swim in the dam.
A very beautiful, powerful waterfall. We walked by every day, no, several times a day. And they admired each time. The hotel room looked right in his direction. It was nice to hear him at night, and not the crazy neighbors.
It is absolutely worth including in the plan of visiting New Athos, even if you are here for 1 day! The road to the cell passes through picturesque places where you relax your soul and enjoy the beauty of nature. It is better to walk in the morning, before the midday heat and crowds of tourists. So the pleasure will be complete.
The city of New Athos is historical, there are many holy springs , temples, the Anakopian fortress is a miracle of miracles, I think everyone needs to visit, the cell of Simon Kanita...... it's just a treasure trove of holy places in one place
We advise you to pay attention to the faces on the rock. Everyone is photographed at the waterfall. According to legend, these are monks who sailed to these places 2,000 years ago. There is a museum nearby.
It is a very beautiful place, it is worth a walk to the grotto, the trail is equipped, there is a picturesque river and waterfall on the route. The entrance is 300 rubles. - May 2024.
There are probably no disadvantages! It is such beauty and power that neither photos nor words can convey! It must be seen in person, then you will understand!!!
I love this place in New Athos, time seems to have stopped there, we come there every year, a beautiful location, a park, and at the foot of the waterfall a cafe with delicious dishes of national cuisine
A quiet, beautiful, well-maintained place. Great for leisurely walks. I was pleasantly surprised by the presence of trash cans at every step. It causes special awe among believers.
It is a very beautiful place, everyone goes here on excursions, and it is better to book a hotel here right away and walk around all the sights that are within walking distance!
Novoafonsky waterfall and Psyrtskha station are generally love at first sight! Beauty at any time of the day! Fabulous atmosphere, extraordinary smell! A must-visit in Abkhazia!
This is the most comfortable tour place for which money is charged. You can immediately see that the trail and the sights are being watched. Everything is clean, in dangerous places there are railings, bins with garbage bags. There is even a toilet on the trail.
The trail itself goes along the river, very beautiful. The second part of the trail is noticeably uphill, put on comfortable shoes, take a drink.
The total length of the trail is 550 meters.
The cells, the grotto and the temple in the rock make a very strong impression on the believer, you can take church candles with you, there is where to put them.
I liked this place the most in new Athos. Admission is 200 rubles. There is a small waterfall on the territory, the water in it is considered healing and sacred (you can swim and wash in it, but it is very cold, you need to be careful). The closer to the mountain, the more slippery the road becomes (it is made of stone). There will be a small cave in the mountain, candles are lit in it, people pray. Be sure to get to the top of the stairs (very carefully, I almost flew down this staircase). There will be a mini temple right in the mountain. A believing grandmother told me a very beautiful legend about this place. I was very impressed, it's worth it!
The place is very beautiful, a mountain river for half the way, very picturesque, but the ascent itself is difficult, because it is necessary to climb 200 steps up, it is more difficult to go back down than up, it is better to go around on the left along the path. There are a lot of people in the area of the grotto and the church. It's worth going, I recommend it
It's a beautiful place. Entrance is paid, 200rubles per adult, 100rubles per child (preschoolers are free).
A not very long path leads to a cell in the rock, where a chapel is organized. The gorge is beautiful. There are descents to the river, where especially believers seem to plunge (none of these happened with us). You need to be prepared that a rather steep staircase leads to the cell itself, the height of 15 meters will probably be.
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Антон Мещеряков
Level 17 Local Expert
August 23, 2023
It's a very beautiful place. The entrance is 200 rubles. The territory was pleasantly surprised by its cleanliness. It is immediately obvious that they are following this strictly. Be sure to follow the trail along the mountain river to the grotto of Simon the Canonite. The cell is located in the rock. The steps are made of stone and slippery in places. There is a cafe near the entrance to the gorge. It's not a bad snack. I really liked the tangerine juice
A very interesting place..beautiful waterfall..I was there at night..mysticism inspired .. but..oddly enough..you can wander in New Athos at night and it's not scary at all)
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Тимур Лукин
Level 30 Local Expert
November 14, 2024
It is not clear what you need to pay 300 rubles per person for? The route is very short and quite boring. Thank you for at least cleaning the area and there are no mountains of garbage. The toilet is generally a separate story. It smells better than any flowers.
This is a very beautiful place.
It is a pity that there are many abandoned and poorly maintained places in Abkhazia. They drive around in expensive cars themselves, have fun in Sochi every evening, but they can't revive their country. There are a lot of homeless animals, in a very deplorable state. If you go there, dogs even eat Bananas at all stops, take a loaf of sausage. At the last stop, if you are going on an excursion, the driver stops near the booth, the little dog is constantly crying.
It's a very impressive place, especially when you know the story of Saint Simon. The road is made of stone, the mountain river, everything is very beautiful, the cave is fascinating, it's hard to climb the mountain, but it's worth it, you won't regret it. Just before entering, buy a candle, you can put it near the cave and pray.
The most sacred place in such a magical city as New Athos! It is even more impressive than the monastery and caves!!!
A convenient stone path along the mighty Psyrtskha river up to its sources, to the virgin nature, where, according to historical legends, Saint Simon the Canonite, the apostle of Jesus Christ, lived and prayed... Rise above the bustling modern world and plunge into the world of prehistoric antiquity in secret caves with a stone bed and unquenchable candles ...
If you are in New Athos, be sure to visit this place, perhaps thanks to him he is the New Athos.
It's a great place. It looks different at different times of the day, you can sit on a bench for a long time and immerse yourself in thought.... Until two weirdos with hats start pestering you... they unceremoniously put on you from their head (is it washed, clean?) some kind of rubbish. And most importantly, they have some kind of "holiday" every day - an excuse to talk. If it wasn't for them, it would be 5 *
It looks beautiful from the outside, the devastation, as it was, is. Unfortunately, nothing has changed for the better here.
But nothing can spoil nature