Merkheuli: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Merkheuli lies on both banks of the Machara River along the Sukhumi Military Road. Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Merkheuli can then continue searching for accommodation.

Nature

Lake Amtkel and small glacial lakes are located in Gulripshi Municipality. The municipality also encompasses Colchian vegetation, alpine meadows, permanent snow, and glaciers.

Geographical Setting

The area surrounding Merkheuli contains Krepost’ Kelasurskaya, Kelasuri Cave, Gora Anykhapaara, Cave near Venetian Bridge, and Tsebelda Cave. In the wider regional surroundings of Merkheuli are Kamala monastery and Amdzhara.

Culture

A fortress in Merkeuli is associated with the developed medieval period. The area surrounding Merkheuli contains Razvaliny Peperanto. To the north of Merkheuli’s center are the remains of a castle tower, described as probable fragments of the Kelasuri Wall. The ruins of Gerzuli Fortress stand on a small hill in the Gerzuli area within Merkheuli Municipality. The Church of Saint George in Merkheuli is a basilica-type church built in 1881.

Routes and Excursions

A guided excursion route connects Sukhumi with Chernigovka (Merkheul akhy) and returns to Sukhumi. The Chernigovka excursion includes a stop at the therapeutic spring of Merkheuli, where visitors can collect naturally mineralized water. The Assir area features trails, pavilions, and waterfall cascades.

Cuisine

Assir offers Abkhazian and European cuisine, coffee, and freshly baked khachapuri.

Other destinations: Gudauta, Miusera, Babushara, Pizunda, Sukhumi, Leselidze, Gantiadi, Ochamchira

To the higher-level travel overview: Abkhazia.