Tourism in the Republic of Adygea is a sphere of the region’s economy. It is divided into active tourism, wellness and pilgrimage.
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Natural Attractions
The mountainous part of Adygea is included in the list of World Natural Heritage by UNESCO. There are many waterfalls, caves, rocks suitable for mountaineering , gorges, canyons , rivers, alpine meadows, pine and fir forests. In the vicinity of the capital - Maykop , the Hadzhokh Gorge begins, a canyon along which the Belaya River runs. Near the canyon are the waterfalls of the Rufabgo stream .
One of the most famous dolmens is located in the mountain village of Guzeripl in the territory of the Caucasus Nature Reserve , they can also be found in Bogatyrskaya Polyana. There are ancient man’s sites, the remains of ancient fortresses, three-hundred-year-old highland gardens of the Circassians and the sources of “ narzan ”, which in Adyghe means “drink of the gods (sledge)”.
Active tourism
Hang gliding , caving , rafting , climbing , rock climbing , hiking , canyoning .
Pilgrimage
- Mikhailo-Athos Zakuban Deserts
Statistics
Prices for holidays in Adygea are more affordable than in the neighboring Krasnodar Territory. Every year, the tourist flow to Adygea increases by 10-15%. During 2012, about 287 thousand people arrived (in 2011 - 256 thousand). Two-thirds of travelers are residents of the Rostov Region, Krasnodar and Stavropol Territories. The most visited sites are the Rufabgo Waterfalls and the Hajoch Gorge; The most popular activities are rafting and hiking in the mountains. [one]
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Links
- Committee of the Republic of Adygea for Tourism and Sports
- Creating a tourism industry is the main task of Adygea
- Travel Guide " Adygea " in Wikigid