Highland Lake Ritsa - one of the most interesting natural attractions not only Gagra, but also the entire Black Sea coast. The lake is located in the basin Bzyb, at an altitude of 950 m above sea level, east of the Gagra Range, in the wooded valley of two rivers and Yupshara Lashipse. On the southwestern side of the lake Riza Pshegishha towering mountain, to the east - Arihua (Rihva), and on the north side - rocky massif Atsetuk.

The lake was formed about 250 years ago by the collapse of the mountain Pshegishhva that fell into the river Lashipse while damming it. The total water surface area of ​​132 hectares. Maximum width of the lake - 447 m, length - 1704 m, and the maximum depth - 115 m. As for the length of the coastline, it is almost 4 and 30 km.

Mountain lake fed by the waters of the river Riza Lashipse and small streams, are born spurs Rockies Atsetuk. The lake shores are cut and in some places are inaccessible cliffs. The water in the lake has shades of dark green color, which is not surprising, because in different places, it has different degrees of transparency.

The lake is also a unique natural object. Throughout the course of its thousand-year history, it never freezes. The Ritz usual huge number of trout that can be enjoyed in any restaurant on the lake. Recently, around the lake Riza began to actively develop the infrastructure, because the number of tourists visiting this place is growing. Many cafes and restaurants serving delicious local cuisine.

The tourists have a great opportunity to ride on the lake Riza pedalos or boat, admiring the amazing beauty of the surrounding nature.