A small country nestled among the Caucasus mountains, close to the Black Sea. The beauty of the nature, the combination of sea and mountain air, and the abundance of healing springs have made it a unique place for rest, treatment, and rejuvenation. Along the coast and high in the mountains, sanatoriums, ski resorts, and wellness resorts in Georgia have emerged. Their mass creation dates back to the early 19th century.
In ancient times, residents always used the healing factors provided by nature: clean air, mild climate, healing mud, thermal springs, beaches by the Black Sea, rivers, and lakes. Tourist offers and developed infrastructure allow for year-round rest, treatment, and fun with children and friends in various villages and towns of this hospitable country.
Batumi
For many decades, Batumi (translated as “deep harbor”) has been considered the main year-round resort in the country. The beach season in the capital of Adjara starts in May and continues until early November. Then the rains begin. The main drawback of the recreational area is the pebbles on the entire coastal strip, making it difficult to walk barefoot or enter the sea without shoes.
The main beach is the Batumi Beach area. The descent into the sea is gentle, and the water along the coastal line is warm, making it convenient and safe for children. There are many different water activities on the beach.
You can rent tubes, bananas, pedal boats, parachutes behind a boat, and more. There are no problems with changing cabins, toilets, showers, renting sunbeds, umbrellas, or finding a café for lunch.
In the off-season, swimming in the sea is not common, but the subtropical climate allows for comfortable time among the evergreen camellias. The resort offers the possibility to improve health and undergo necessary treatment in sanatoriums and boarding houses. Guests with skin problems, gynecological issues, respiratory diseases, heart, vascular, and nervous system diseases take advantage of this.
You can choose to stay in a hotel, hostel, or among the many private sector offers. This option is often chosen by guests.
Living in a private house, you begin to understand the special Georgian way of life, feel the hospitality, and traditions of the ancient people. During free time from lazy beach lounging and medical procedures, you can look at the city from the height of a green hill at 250 meters.
The Argo cable car will help you climb it. Breathing in the sea air is pleasant during a walk along the promenade or the famous Batumi Boulevard. Or visit the Batumi Dolphinarium show with children on Rustaveli Street, 51.
Kvariati
The village received resort status just over 10 years ago. At the same time, it is located in two geographical zones: Upper Kvariati in the mountains and Lower Kvariati on the Black Sea coast. The village used to be a closed area accessible only by passes. The popular seaside resort began forming in 1995.
During a peaceful vacation, you can spend hours admiring the mountains from the beach area and the endless sea from the mountain heights. The road approaches the northern part of the beach. This should be considered, and it is better to stay on the other side of the coast. There are few vacationers, and the sea is always clean. The infrastructure is still developing. There are small cafes, stores, sunbeds, and children’s slides. You can ride rafts and scooters. The recreational area is valued for its quiet rest with children.
Accommodation can be arranged in one of the 15 hotels in the village or in the private sector. It is important to clarify the address of the offered housing. Walking up the mountains daily with strollers and toddlers can be quite challenging. The unique feature of the resort is the only active diving center in Georgia. Entertainment lovers go to Batumi. The distance to the lively nightlife is only 15 km.
Kobuleti
After Batumi, it is the second-largest city in Adjara. The recreational area along the coast stretches for 10 km. In the beach area, there are sections with different coverings: fine, coarse pebbles, and sand. Since 2010, the town has been granted tourist zone status and has started developing the necessary infrastructure. Kobuleti has excellent hotels, cafes, restaurants, and entertainment, but the cost of services is significantly lower than in the capital area.
This resort is otherwise known as the “budget Batumi.” 2 km from the city are mineral springs. Along with heliotherapy and mud treatment procedures, the healing water is used for drinking, taking baths, and treating stomach, liver, and circulatory system diseases. In the sanatoriums, you can undergo tests and examinations to determine the daily intake of water.
Special climatic conditions (sea air, humid climate, sun) complement the effects of healing mud, algae, and water. Treatment is offered to everyone, including “wild” tourists. The resort’s beach is located near Seaside Street. There are only three streets in the village running parallel. In the northern part of the coast begins a pine forest, where several sanatoriums have been built.
Families with children and young people choose to vacation in Kobuleti. For the latter, there are nightclubs, restaurants, and various entertainment options. It is necessary to choose and book accommodation in advance. The private sector here is called guest houses and is in high demand.
Sarpi
To the south of Batumi lies a good recreational area with a popular beach and very clean seawater. It is considered the cleanest in Adjara. The infrastructure is almost the same as on Batumi Beach, but there are significantly fewer visitors. The 600-meter-long coast is covered with fine pebbles. The tranquility and natural beauty of the small resort attract lovers of quiet rest and families with small children.
Few attractions and a small number of entertainment venues do not create rich impressions during the rest. Most often, vacationers and local city residents come here for a short time. A high cliff overhanging the sea is of interest. Extremists climb to the top, set up rest areas, and jump into the sea. Recently, a breakwater was built next to the cliff, reducing the length of the beach and making dangerous activities more difficult.
There are 4 hotels, small cafes, and restaurants in the village. Accommodation prices are significantly lower than at larger resorts. The village of Sarpi is connected to Turkey by a road that serves as the state border. It is better to cross it on foot (cars often queue). There are no Turkish beaches nearby, ensuring clean water conditions.
The best time to vacation in the village of Sarpi is from July to the end of September. The air temperature is +27°C, and the water is +26°C. The number of rainy days is minimal. You can reach the village by bus No. 16 or a minibus from Batumi.
Gonio
Every piece of the coastal strip near Batumi develops and changes annually. Modern hotel buildings are being erected, and the beach and entertainment infrastructure are expanding. 10 km from the capital of Adjara lies such a place, the resort of Gonio.
The main advantage of its location is its distance from the Chorokhi River. Its waters carry a lot of clay and pollute the shore where it flows into the Black Sea. Here, the water is always clean. The coastal strip is covered with large pebbles. It is recommended to walk on it in special shoes (aqua shoes).
A gentle entrance to the sea is in the southern part of the beach. Entry is free, but sunbeds and umbrellas are rented. There are toilets, shower cabins, cafes, and restaurants on the shore. All dining establishments have thatched roofs, which have become the village’s calling card.
An automobile road runs through the center of the village. Therefore, when choosing accommodation, it is essential to clarify the address and check the map. This circumstance requires special attention to children’s behavior. In the evening, it is useful to walk along the local promenade, a wide sidewalk decorated with a row of palm trees. Nearby, there are playgrounds with trampolines, scooter rentals, and bicycles.
For entertainment, it is suggested to walk to the main attraction of Gonio – the fortress built during the Roman Empire. If you choose to stay in another city, you can reach the popular beach by public transport from the stop near the cable car station. Minibuses clearly display the sign “Gonio / Sarpi.” Or take bus No. 16 from Tbilisi Square.
Tsikhisdziri
Detailed information about the small village appeared in 1926. Immediately, lovers of historical mysteries began flocking here, wanting to uncover them during their rest on the Black Sea. Here, you can still live in a tent, wander through green hills, barely noticeable paths, and breathe in the healing aroma of the pine forest.
Dive from the cliffs, and swim endlessly in the clean, warm sea waves. The ruins of the ancient Petra fortress, built by the Byzantines during the reign of Emperor Justinian, were an actual ancient city. At a height of about 100 meters, stepped terraces covered with green ivy resemble the famous Hanging Gardens of Babylon.
You are invited to spend your vacation here, staying in private sector houses or the new Castello Mare Hotel & Wellness Resort, standing on a high cliff. It has cafes, pools, baths, a cinema, and a tennis hall. The village of Tsikhisdziri translates as “under the rock or under the fortress.” To reach the beach located under the cliffs, you need to descend a steep slope.
The coastal strip is covered with pebbles and is conditionally divided into southern and northern parts. The gentler slope is in the northern zone, while the southern part (deep here) is chosen by diving enthusiasts. The beach is considered the “wildest” among the closest places on the seashore. The village is between Batumi and Kobuleti. Reached by taxi.
Ureki
The development of modern medicine is associated with the use of various natural opportunities, such as the positive effects of the magnetic field. Special equipment appears in the procedural offices of many cities, and complex treatment methods are developed. But there is a simple, reliable way to improve health by lying on the unique magnetic black sand of the Ureki balneological resort.
It appeared thanks to the flow of the river that descended from the mountains rich in the mineral andesite (or magnetite). The sand has a high magnetic field value, creating natural conditions for magnetotherapy. Lazy lying on the black beach simultaneously helps treat diseases of the musculoskeletal system, heart, blood vessels, and infertility. This type of rest is also beneficial for restoring immunity and maintaining children’s health.
It is convenient for them to splash in the shallow water near the shore, play in the black sand, and ride numerous attractions. Accommodation options include the private sector, hotels of various price categories, and sanatoriums. The most popular is called “Kolkhida.” The distance to Batumi is 50 km. You can travel it by taxi, bus, or train.
Tbilisi
One of the most beautiful cities in the world. Nature has bestowed this place with an unusual gift in the form of a warm climate, beautiful mountains, the Kura River, and amazing sulfur springs, giving the area the name “Tbilisi or warm.” The first surprise for vacationers is the not very expensive type of rest at the resorts of Tbilisi. Budget time is available to many. At the same time, it is not necessary to live in tents or look for cheap private sectors.
It is best to book a stay at famous resorts such as “Tbilisi Balneological Resort,” “BIOLI – Medical Wellness Resort,” or settle in hotels with restaurants, pools, and numerous entertainment options. Take advantage of mud bath procedures, mineral water, massages, modern diagnostic methods, and specific health improvement methods based on their results.
While walking among the sights of Tbilisi, it is recommended to visit the famous sulfur baths located near the Old Town. According to ancient legends, thanks to the old quarter with sulfur springs (they have a temperature of +37°C), the city appeared. Now you can relax in them and undergo a health course. Then walk and marvel at the extraordinary beauty of Tbilisi.
Chakvi
A small resort village surrounded by greenery, located not far from Batumi in the direction of Kobuleti. It has long been famous for its tea plantations, decorating the surroundings and confirming its “title” as the capital of Georgian teas. The first local varieties were obtained by the Chinese Lau-Djan-Dzhao, whose house has become a village attraction and can be seen.
The village recently received resort status and immediately attracted many who wanted to find a quiet, cozy place among eucalyptus groves along the sea coast. Every year, the infrastructure improves, modern hotels, restaurants, nightclubs, and well-maintained beaches appear. The cleanest and most comfortable beach area is considered to be the “Oasis” hotel.
The main beach stretches along the coast from the Botanical Garden cliffs to the Petra fortress. Free space can always be found. Sunbeds and umbrellas are rented. There are several cafes and restaurants for dining. They are located near the coastal strip. In its northern part, a concrete promenade with beautiful views of the surroundings is built.
Families with children come to the village. For them, there is a gentle, safe entrance to the sea, fine pebbles, sandy areas, and cozy playgrounds. A special area for tent living is equipped near the shore.
Makhindjauri
6 km from the center of Batumi lies the small resort village of Makhindjauri. This is another beautiful, green resting place bordered by the sea and mountain peaks. One of them (Mtirala or “Crying Mountain”) looms directly over the village. According to meteorologists, this area is considered the rainiest in Europe. But living in Makhindjauri has its positive moments.
Being close to the capital of Adjara (the village is now part of Batumi), you can find a place to live at a good price. These are hotels, guest houses, apartments, and private sector offers. At the same time, the attractions, beaches, and entertainment of the big resort are very close. On the wide coastal strip of Makhindjauri, all necessary infrastructure elements are organized.
A gentle entrance to the water ensures children’s safety. Fun sea activities are available. The healing air and sulfur baths help improve health, especially for respiratory, heart, and vascular diseases.
Shekvetili
In a small, one of the most beautiful villages in the country, you immediately immerse yourself in unique silence, comfort, and tranquility among the Pitsunda pine thickets and the gentle melody of sea waves. Translated from Georgian, the village name means “ordered.” As if a fairy tale corner was created by nature’s forces to order. The village, formerly belonging to the Ottoman Empire, is located between Kobuleti and Ureki. It has recently started developing as a resort.
This is facilitated by the unique black magnetic sand cover, healing sea air, and green surroundings. You can walk through a large pine grove near the sea with strollers and toddlers. The gentle entrance to the sea allows children to splash around calmly. You can stay in the new “Paragraph” hotel or use private sector offers.
The local market always offers a wide range of products and fruits. Nearby is the Tsitsinatela amusement park, with many children’s attractions. Getting there is easy on regular minibusses.
Borjomi
The country’s resorts are known for their sanatoriums far beyond its borders. One of them, located in the town of Borjomi, is known from the works of poets and writers describing the town’s extraordinary beauty, lost in the mountain gorge of the Kura River at an altitude of 800 meters above sea level. The Caucasus mountains reliably protected it during wars, like a fortress wall (borj).
Hence the name Borjomi. Before the appearance of the famous balneological resort, the local population discovered the unique underground wealth in the form of mineral water (later called Borjomi). The natural level of mineralization allows its effective use in treating various diseases, restoring metabolism, and eliminating metabolic syndrome, among other things.
Several sanatoriums host guests, and modern hotels are built. Various procedures with mineral water are offered everywhere. Together with walks in beautiful places and the presence in an area with a mild, healing climate, rest at the Borjomi resort is considered one of the best in the country. Besides treatment, you can take numerous excursions and see historical monuments of the Middle Ages (churches, fortresses, monasteries) hidden in the gorge.
Stepantsminda
In the resort village, important elements of active recreation harmoniously combine: treatment, wellness, and trekking along the trails of the Mariamjvari National Park. Mountaineering, ascents of Kazbek, hikes to glaciers, and visits to viewing platforms along the old road are popular. Since 2012, paragliding enthusiasts have been coming here.
Ordinary tourists can admire the mountains as passengers. The village is located at the foot of the famous mountain in the upper part of the Terek River on the Georgian Military Road. The abundance of sunshine, clean air, and mineral waters have created favorable conditions for treating non-tuberculous respiratory diseases. Children’s camps, tourist bases, and sanatoriums have long appeared here.
At the mountain-climate resort, you can book a room in a hotel and, during your stay, take excursions and walk through the beautiful mountain surroundings: the Darial Gorge, Gveleti Waterfall, see real alpine meadows, Lake Archvebi, and the mysterious Bethlehem Cave.
Gudauri
In the center of the Caucasus mountains, at an altitude of over 2200 meters above sea level, lies a ski resort that ranks among the top 5 high-altitude ski resorts in Europe. Some slopes are at an altitude of 4200 meters. It is located on Mount Kudebi, near the ski village. Hotels, modern hotels, cafes, and restaurants are built in it.
A deep snow cover and the absence of stones allowed the development of not only standard ski slopes of different levels but also freeride or off-piste skiing. This is a safe but very exciting type of winter entertainment. The resort has 22 slopes with a total length of 50 km. 20% of the slopes are for professionals. Beginners can ski on the rest.
The longest descent is 7 km with a height difference of over 1000 meters. Convenient lifts simultaneously serve about 1000 people. Resort visitors can use the snow park for extreme sports, tubing track, and treadmill for free. The winter season lasts from December to April. In summer, the resort attracts hiking enthusiasts along mountain trails, rock climbing, rafting, fishing, and helicopter travel. Gudauri is reached from Tbilisi.
Mestia
A young ski resort opened in 2019, located in the ancient highland city (at an altitude of 1500 meters) in the northwestern part of Georgia. Interesting slopes for winter recreation have appeared on the slopes of the Greater Caucasus in Upper Svaneti. Frequent fresh snow attracts locals and guests. You can get there by public transport from Tbilisi or Kutaisi.
Several hotels, guesthouses, and guesthouse rooms are available for permanent residence. The resort has restaurants, bars, and shops with a limited selection of goods. The town and surroundings are famous for unusual stone houses, famous Svan towers, ice caves, and waterfalls. Pedestrian routes are laid through all the interesting places (such as the Adishi, Chalaadi glaciers, Koruldi Lake, and “Dancing Stone”). The skiing area has a height difference of 482 meters and is located at an altitude of about 2300 meters.
Red and blue slopes are equipped. There is a separate beginners’ skiing area. A chairlift operates. Future development plans include building a new lift and a cable car on the slopes of Mount Tetnuldi (4852 meters). From there, you can admire the Main Caucasus Ridge.
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