Bzyb is a river that is located on the territory of Abkhazia. It is located in the Western Caucasus, at an altitude of 2300 meters. It flows through many waterways that it meets on a watershed ridge, and others located on the south side. In the place where the mouth of the reservoir is located gorge, called Geghskoye. Near this confluence, the river overlooks the plain. After that, it flows into the Black Sea. Near the mouth is also the village of Bzyb. The river is quite an important object for residents. It is used for irrigation.
Bzyb River (Abkhazia): short description
The length of the reservoir is 110 kilometers. Ships cannot move on it. Even though the river basin does not have a large area (1510 sq. Km), the reservoir is full-flowing. This is due to the fact that in western Transcaucasia there is a rather high level of precipitation. The river flows through the gorge. Because of this, there are large fluctuations in the water level - from 10 to 15 m.
If we talk about the animal world, then Bzyb is a river in which a lot of salmon and trout are found. Yupshara belongs to her pool. Near it is Lake Ritsa. Nearby is a road.
Considering the river from a scientific point of view, you can see that it is complex and diverse in comparison with other water bodies located in the territory of Abkhazia. It is very popular with tourists. On the right bank of Bzybi is the Blue Lake, which is of karst origin.
Blue Lake
The lake, located on the right bank of the described river, also deserves attention. It is mostly quiet, but the mountain stream sometimes disturbs its peace. The surface area is 180 square meters. m. Scientists still have not investigated how deep this lake is. There is a myth that the bottom is at a distance of 76 m, and it is covered with lapis lazuli.
The color of the water in the lake is blue. Even in bad weather, it does not change and does not darken. The pond does not freeze. There is no fish here, not even plankton. The water supply is due to groundwater.
What attracts tourists?
The mountain river Bzyb thanks to many attractions attracts a huge number of tourists. For example, not far from it is a grotto. In it were found objects that are more than four thousand years old. A little further down the river a cave was discovered. You can visit it only in good sunny weather. This is due to the fact that during heavy rains the cave is completely flooded (there is a lake in it).
Cedars, which can be seen on the banks of the river, also attract attention. They first appeared here in 1938 - they were imported from a neighboring country. History buffs will be interested in the Bzyb Fortress, built in the 20th century. It was built in order to protect the land from the attack of alien peoples. On the hill is a tower, from which in ancient times it was reported that the enemy army was approaching. Natural attractions include the Blue Lake described above, as well as Lake Ritsa. The last reservoir is located in the upper river.
Suspension bridge over the Bzyb River
It is necessary to tell about what attracts tourists to this region. The most interesting for them will not even be a cave. Rather, they are attracted by the emotions that can be obtained when interacting with one of the most interesting devices in the pond.
As already clear from the description above, Bzyb is a river that flows along mountain peaks. Its beginning is in the western Caucasus, then it flows through the city of Pitsunda, descends into the flat terrain and flows into the Black Sea. The river is 110 kilometers long; several bridges are built over it. Both are hanging. They are made of metal and lumber. To all non-professional tourists, these structures seem weak, but the first impression is misleading. The bridges are strong, so no one will be in the waters of this river. By the way, not far from one of the suspended structures is a beautiful and well-known waterfall.
Ritsa
In the upper reaches of the Yupshara River, which belongs to the Bzybi basin, there is a mountain lake Ritsa. Its length is 2.5 km. The average depth is 63 m. It is located among the dense forests. From all sides it is surrounded by mountains. The water reservoir is predominantly snowy, sometimes this method of replenishing water is replaced by rainwater. Fluctuations in the level are insignificant - no more than 3 m.
In winter, the lake usually freezes, as the climate here is quite cold. The thickness of the ice often does not exceed 5 cm. Snow cover can reach 11 m, but only in really harsh winters, and in ordinary this figure is no more than 3 m.
Depending on the weather, the color of the water surface changes. This is due to the fact that a sufficiently large number of rivers flow into the lake, bringing various substances and organisms. This is phytoplankton. In the warm seasons, the water is green-yellow, and in the cold - blue-blue.
The lake was formed recently - just over two centuries ago. Here you can catch trout and whitefish.
