10 best resorts in Georgia by the sea

The Black Sea coast of Georgia is located at the same geographical latitude as the famous sea resorts of the Adriatic, the Cote d'Azur, the Riviera with the same climatic conditions. In the north of the country, near the village of Anaklia, the coast goes to Abkhazia, and in the south, behind the village of Sarpi, the country borders on Turkey. For almost 300 km, there are both popular resorts of Georgia on the sea and coastal territories that have not yet been developed by civilization.

The fertile land is endowed with a semi-humid and humid subtropical climate. The uneven distribution of water resources leads to the fact that one part of the coast has a dense river network, while the other part is relatively deprived of it. Despite this, all coastal areas are famous for bountiful harvests of fruits and vegetables. During the summer months, the markets of the coastal resorts abound in them.

Batumi

The only major seaside resort town in the country. This is an ultra-modern beautiful metropolis built up with skyscrapers. The capital of Adjara is the most important economic, cultural and tourist center of Georgia. A humid subtropical climate reigns here. There is practically no snow here in winter.

The city is proud of its clean pebble beaches. The beach strip stretches parallel to the embankment, which is a huge shady park on the territory. It is pleasant to take a break from the scorching sun on the beach under the lush canopy of trees. In the cool evening, many people gather here and fill numerous cafes, restaurants, shops and original attractions. Lovers of quiet relaxation will find cozy corners of the park with benches.

The resort is extremely democratic. Despite the dominance of luxury hotels, casinos, high-end restaurants, travelers on a budget can always find their niche in the huge range of offered travel services. You can settle in a two-star hotel with decent comfort and not feel disadvantaged in something.

By the river

A small village (the local population is about 1,200 people) is located south of Poti. The beach resort is famous for its magnetic sands. Unfortunately, the local beach cannot boast of its cleanliness. In the sand, you can stumble upon shards of bottle and other debris.

Outside the village, there are several comfortable hotels with a clean coastline, where you can rent sun loungers and umbrellas. In the evening, young people fill the entertainment venues concentrated in the cultural center of the village. Middle-aged and elderly people can calmly relax in specially designated areas of the resort.

Ureki is not only a tourist recreation area, but also a hydrotherapy sanatorium. Also the Magnetite beach, named so because of the miraculous properties of the local sand, is considered a special healing zone. Staying on it contributes to the treatment of heart, vascular diseases, diseases of the musculoskeletal system and functional disorders of the nervous system.

It should be noted that magnetic sands show their medicinal properties when heated to 40 - 450 ° C. Therefore, those who seek to heal their bodies should come here at the height of the beach season.

Kobuleti

North of Batumi, on the seashore, is the small town of Kobuleti. The resort town is considered one of the best compact tourist areas on the entire coast of the country. Kobuleti attracts those vacationers who prefer to spend their holidays with the whole family. Recently, there has been an active construction of tourism infrastructure. New comfortable hotels appear. Numerous sanatoriums are being restored after the difficult post-Soviet period.

The city beach pleasantly surprises with its cleanliness and well-groomed. The crystal clear sea keeps its warmth during the long swimming season. In the suburbs there are several springs of mineral water that have medicinal properties, which are certainly used by the city's medical institutions.

In the evening, the Tsitsinatela amusement park lights up its lights. Young people, couples with children spend their time here. In the afternoon, you can devote time to exploring the historical landmark - the Petra fortress. Vacationers will be interested in visiting the Kintrishi Nature Reserve, relaxing in the Mtirala Park, admiring the waterfalls and enjoying the fresh mountain air, taking part in excursions offered by local experts of the region.

Shekvetili

The settlement and seaside resort is located south of the Ureki village at the mouth of the Natanebi River. The village has a 5 kilometer coastal strip surrounded by pine groves. Shekvetili in the past was an important trading hub of the southwestern principality of Guria, where the Turkish garrison was located in the 18th century. Over time, the settlement came into the possession of the Russian Empire.

The place is filled with cozy small residential buildings. Surrounded by beautiful nature and walking distance to the sea coast with healing magnetic sand, vacationers not only enjoy a comfortable beach holiday, but also successfully treat various diseases of the joints and cardiovascular system. Due to the magnetic properties of sand, local residents do not recommend taking electronic equipment with them to the sea, which may fail.

The resort is suitable for lovers of quiet relaxation, couples in love who are only busy with themselves. The ideal conditions for a family holiday have been created here. There are several hotels with different levels of service. Low prices for groceries, ready-made meals and other services are pleasantly surprised here. For entertainment, you can go to Batumi, which is very close.

Kvariati

A small seaside village (population of several hundred people) between Batumi and Sarpi is located on both banks of the Kvariati River. The resort attracts not only beach lovers, but also those who are fond of exploring historical sights. It should be noted that you can combine both at the same time.

The beaches of Kvariati are known far beyond the borders of Georgia, which explains the large flow of tourists in the summer season. The beach strip stretches for a whole kilometer. The pebble beach turns into the seabed with a sharp slope. This feature of the coast attracts numerous diving enthusiasts. For greater attractiveness, the "remains of sunken ships" were placed on the coastal seabed, which swimmers will discover on the very first day of their dive into the sea.

There is a modern diving center on the coast of the village. Anyone can learn how to use scuba diving. Under the guidance of an experienced instructor, vacationers will undergo a training course and then be able to immerse themselves in a deep-sea world rich in bright colors.

A variety of excursions organized by professional experts of the region will bring undeniable benefit to tourists. Walking along the mountain trails will make an indelible impression on travelers from admiring the beautiful mountain landscapes.

Chakvi

Between Batumi and Kobuleti there is a small village with a population of about 900 people. The village owes its existence to a tea factory and a plant of fruit and berry wines for a long time. Currently, Chakvi is gaining more and more popularity as a center of tourism. The village has all the conditions for a comfortable stay and a beach holiday.

The central part of the village and the embankment is filled with numerous shops, eateries and souvenir shops. There are many ATMs installed around. Local tour desks offer a variety of educational programs. Boat trips to Cape Verde and Tsikhisdziri are especially popular.

A modern polyclinic is located in the center of Chakvi. In the evening, numerous vacationers fill the local cafes and nightclubs. Fascinating attractions work in the open air. On the territory of the village there is a National Park with eucalyptus groves.

Nearby is the Batumi Botanical Garden, which is considered one of the largest reserves, filled with flora samples brought from almost all over the world.

Gonio

The village is located on the Black Sea coast, 12 kilometers south of the Batumi International Airport. It is surrounded on all sides of the mainland by mountain ranges with waterfalls of crystal clear water. The mixture of mountain air with the sea breeze creates a unique atmosphere in which vacationers spend their time.

Despite its small territory, the village is filled with modern infrastructure, which provides comfortable living and recreation conditions for numerous tourists arriving throughout the summer season. The variety of hotels allows you to make the best choice in favor of a particular class of accommodation.

During the daytime, on the central beach, they offer to participate in various exciting water attractions. Here you can rent a catamaran, hire a boat and visit Cape Verde. The resort equally welcomes young people, married couples, large groups of friends and families with children of different ages. Here everyone will find entertainment to their liking.

There are numerous cafes and eateries near the beach. Here you can buy various souvenirs in shops, hold a photo session on the embankment, and local artists will draw a portrait of anyone.

Grigoleti

It is located in the Lanchkhut municipal district of the Guria region. The settlement is cut by the Tbilisi-Sarpi highway. The village is home to several hundred people, many of whom are engaged in tourism. Despite the small number of residents, all conditions have been created in Grigoleti for a comfortable stay and rest for the guests of the resort.

There are several hotels and recreation centers where you can always rent a room with a traditional set of services of the European level. The village is surrounded by pine groves. The local atmosphere is filled with mountain air mixed with the sea breeze. Nearby there is a lake of the same name, on the shore of which guests of the resort like to relax.

There are cafes, snack bars and nightclubs on the seashore. A 20-minute drive away is the Tsitsinatela entertainment center, filled with various attractions. At the local market, tourists buy freshly picked fruits and vegetables from local residents, as well as buy local wine with pleasure. Street food offered by local chefs is distinguished by the unique taste of Caucasian cuisine.

On the beach with small pebbles, vacationers are offered to take part in various attractions, as well as ride a boat, banana boat, catamaran and water skiing.

Sarpi

About 900 people live in a small village on the Black Sea coast of Adjara on the very border with Turkey. The small village resembles the resorts of Gonio and Kvariati. On the Internet, you can find the opinion that the village has one of the best beaches on the entire coast of Georgia. However, this can be a highly controversial proposition.

The resort is surrounded by beautiful mountain landscapes. One of the local attractions is the waterfall of St. Andrew. Many tourists are not satisfied with the fact that the only way to get from the village to the seashore is through the highway. The local authorities have not yet bothered to make an underground passage.

The proximity of the border post at the Turkish border is reminiscent of the constant congestion of a large number of trucks, the exhaust of which can be felt on the beach. Despite various disadvantages, local prices for accommodation in Sarpi hotels may turn out to be higher than in Batumi itself.

Makhinjauri

The former urban-type settlement in 2013 entered the city limits of Batumi and became its separate district. The resort town suffers from a disadvantage typical of the Georgian coast - the separation of the beach from the residential area by a railway line. To the chagrin of vacationers, in order to get to the sea, they have to step over the railroad track.

The village has several working cafes, a pharmacy, a mini market where you can buy fruits, vegetables and local wine. The rest of the products are purchased by visiting the central market of Batumi. The lack of infrastructure is offset by low housing prices.

Resorts of Georgia by the sea on the map