Ochamchire Voyage Tips and guide

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Ochamchire or Ochamchira (Abkhaz: Очамчыра, Georgian: ოჩამჩირე) is a small coastal town in Abkhazia.

The town was founded around the 6th century BC (i.e. 2,600 years ago) by Greek colonists under the name of Gyenos.

There are frequent marshrutkas to Sukhumi (50 km, 1 hr).

• Ruins of the Roman baths. 
• Medieval defensive stone walls. 

• 42.83541.5077781 Mokvi Cathedral of the Assumption. Built in 10th century by the Abkhaz king Leon III. 
• 42.767241.66892 Bedia Cathedral, village of Ilori. Built at the end of the 10th century in honor of Our Lady of Blachernae. 
• 42.69611141.4997223 Ilori Church (The Church of St. George of Ilori). Built in 11th century, it is a major pilgrimage center for the residents of western Georgia and Abkhazia. The building has a single-nave design. Besides it operates up to nowadays. 

• 42.7098541.461581 Central beach. Sun bath and swim here. 
• 42.7068441.465662 Ferris wheel. And a few other rides. 

• 42.7074141.466951 Cafe "Akhra". 

• 42.722341.45481 Samshit 555, 138 Bagrat Shinkuba st., ☏ +7 (940) 9924389. 30 m to the beach. WiFi. Restaurant with Abkhaz national cuisine - "Apatsha". Single 1350 rubles, double 1550 rubles.