Sokhumi, Abkhazia - Travel Guide

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Updated: 2026-10-11

Sokhumi, the capital of Abkhazia, offers a unique blend of rich history, beautiful beaches, and tropical landscapes. Come experience its distinct Mediterranean atmosphere, with a vibrant promenade, magnificent botanical gardens, and fascinating archaeological sites.

Top things to do in Sokhumi

Things to do in Sokhumi include New Athos Cave (in nearby New Athos), Pitsunda Cathedral (in nearby Pitsunda), Sokhumi Botanical Garden. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.

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A sample 3-day itinerary for Sokhumi

Here is what 3 days in Sokhumi look like when the planner builds them - arriving at noon on the first day and flying home at noon on the last. Stops are grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, and the same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.

Day 1Arrival at noon

Stops
5
Walking
57 min
  1. 1
    Arboretum
    2.8 km (🚶 44 min / 🚌 18 min)
  2. 2
    Sokhumi EmbankmentCentral Sokhumi
    500 m (🚶 8 min)
  3. 3
    Abkhazian State Philarmonic
    150 m (🚶 3 min)
  4. 4
    Botanical gardenBotanical garden
    100 m (🚶 2 min)
  5. 5
    House-museum of Gulia
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Day 2

Stops
6
  1. 1
    Anacopia Fortress
    450 m
  2. 2
    New Athos Cave (in nearby New Athos)Cave · New Athos
    15 km
  3. 3
    Kaman MonasteryMonastery
    10 km
  4. 4
    Памятник обезьяне
    50 m (🚶 1 min)
  5. 5
    Monkey park
    750 m (🚶 14 min)
  6. 6
    Meraf - Monument to the Defenders of the Motherland
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Day 3Return at noon

Stops
3
  1. 1
    Promenade
    800 m (🚶 10 min)
  2. 2
    Sukhum fortress
    4.1 km
  3. 3
    Sukhumi lighthouseLighthouse
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The route assumes the first day starts at noon, after you land, and the last ends at noon, before your flight. It is an example: with your dates the planner builds a route around your landing and your flight home, real opening hours, how you get around and your own preferences.

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What are the top things to do in Sokhumi?

New Athos Cave (in nearby New Athos), Pitsunda Cathedral (in nearby Pitsunda), Sokhumi Botanical Garden, Botanical garden, Besleti Bridge (Queen Tamar's Bridge), Kaman Monastery and 9 more. New Athos Cave (in nearby New Athos): One of the largest and most beautiful cave systems in the world, with giant halls and spectacular rock formations.

What can you do in 3 days in Sokhumi?

Day 1: Arboretum, Sokhumi Embankment, Abkhazian State Philarmonic, Botanical garden. Day 2: Anacopia Fortress, New Athos Cave (in nearby New Athos), Kaman Monastery, Памятник обезьяне. Day 3: Promenade, Sukhum fortress, Sukhumi lighthouse.

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