Anaklia: what kind of resort is it and where is it?
Two villages on the Black Sea joined by a footbridge.
Short answer
Anaklia is a Black Sea beach resort made up of two villages, Anaklia and Ganmukhuri, linked by a footbridge over the Enguri River. Anaklia is a beachside village on the border with Abkhazia. The beach has pebbles and fine sand, with bike paths, cafés, an amphitheater and several modern hotels.
Why
- The walkable part of the bridge over the Enguri is 504 m long and 6.81 m wide, one of Europe's longest.
- The beach is clean, with showers, bungalows and volleyball courts.
- Anaklia and Ganmukhuri are in Samegrelo and are newer resorts with a dry, temperate climate.
Details
A large water park was built near the beach in 2012. In summer the area hosts an electronic music festival that runs for about two weeks. The archaeological site Dikha Gudzuba shows that Colchians lived in Anaklia in the 6th–5th centuries BCE, and finds are kept in the Zugdidi Museum.
To compare with other coastal resorts, see an overview of resorts in Georgia and where to have the best beach holiday.
Tip
The bridge is for pedestrians: walk it to see both villages and the Enguri, and bring water.
What may differ
The work of venues, the water park and the festival depends on the season, so check dates before you go.
Common misconception
Anaklia and Ganmukhuri are two resorts far from each other.
What actually happens
They are two neighbouring villages on either side of the Enguri, linked by a 504 m footbridge, and together they form one resort area.
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Sources
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