Gala webcams online - the beauty of Abkhazia

Gala webcams, which you can watch online on this site, will tell you how this city looks today in real time. Unfortunately, there are no other ways to visit this corner of Abkhazia today. Many tour operators categorically do not recommend tourists to visit this place, despite its picturesque surroundings and interesting locations. The thing is that recently a rather tense political situation has been reigning on the border with Georgia.

Gal webcam which you can watch online on this page is located exactly in the border zone.

A lot of armed military - this is hardly what the traveler wants to see. Nevertheless, in Gali you can find a huge number of authentic places, picturesque natural corners and cultural attractions.
According to the 2011 census, the city has a population of 7,600 people. Most of the national composition, about 96%, are Georgians (Mingrelians). This is due to the historical features of the region. Therefore, Georgian customs and language mainly prevail here.
The ethnic composition of the region has changed several times. The Abkhazian and Megrelian principalities were constantly at war. Thus, as a result of a series of military clashes in the 17th century, the region came under the control of Megrelians. A few decades later, he was again returned to the Abkhazians. At the end of the 17th century, this territory was called Samurzakan after Prince Murzakan Shervashidze, who was its ruler.
In 1813, the region passed into the possession of the Mingrelian commander Levand Dadiani. The reason for the next change of power was the murder of the previous prince. His children were minors, so the decision was made to make Dadiani their guardian. After some time, the principality becomes the administrative territory of the Russian Empire. Later, the area was assigned to the Sukhumi military department.
Before the fateful events of the end of the 20th century, the population of the territory numbered up to 40 thousand people. At that time, a leisurely measured life flourished in the region. Local residents were engaged in the cultivation of tea and cattle breeding. As a result of the unstable political situation, most of the residents, along with their families, decided to go inland away from the border. Due to the lack of work, the population continues to decline to this day. Now the city is a sad sight. Tourists are a rarity here. Yes, and going here, it is advisable to better study the local customs, so as not to run into trouble.

In Gala, whose webcams can be viewed online on this page, a humid subtropical climate prevails, warm weather lasts until November, abundant vegetation and richness of the animal world, first of all, are dictated precisely by favorable natural conditions.

Local landscapes are unusually beautiful and original. In the region, they are actively engaged in the cultivation of various types of citrus fruits, contain tea and grape plantations. Before the war, this area was one of the richest in the country.
One of the most important objects of the city is the Museum of Local Lore. A rare guest who decides to cross its thresholds will plunge into the ancient history of the Abkhazian province. Only here the local population practically does not speak Russian, so it will not be possible to organize an excursion without a guide.
It will also be interesting to see a unique hydroelectric power station. Its main feature is its territorial location. Half of this object is located on the territory of Abkhazia. And the second 50% belong to Georgia. The scale of the building is amazing. Water is supplied to the station from the Jvar reservoir. You can watch the situation in his area online on Gala webcams. You won't be able to get close to the building. The Abkhaz presence at the facility is a pure formality. There is also a high chance of stumbling upon a mine or unexploded ordnance left over from the war. The power plant feeds almost half of Abkhazia and all the mountainous regions of Georgia. At the same time, the division of electricity goes in the ratio of 40:60 towards the latter. This fact is often the cause of many disputes and conflicts.
The Gali reservoir will delight guests with incredible landscapes. Combined with the silence and the absence of the traditional tourist bustle, this place will give a lot of emotions and the opportunity to enjoy communication with pristine nature. On its shores, it seems as if the world around has stopped and does not exist outside of the amazing landscapes.

Those who suddenly decide to visit Gal, whose webcams can be viewed online, should also see medieval fortresses, unique tea plantations, where you can even order a guide service, outdoor enthusiasts should visit the picturesque Okumi River Gorge.