Holidays in Georgia, Batumi - what to see, what to do, where to go, which beaches in the city and suburbs are best for a family holiday. Where to live, how to rent an apartment in Batumi, which housing area is best to choose in Batumi, the main attractions and what you can see in the vicinity of Batumi. The best time of year to holiday in Batumi, when to go and how to get there, is it safe to travel alone in Georgia?
Why you need to go to Batumi
Since you have opened this article, you have probably already decided why you need Georgia. Let me remind you - the sea, beaches, fruits, wine, Borjomi, people, a beautiful city and attractions.
What time of year is the best to visit Batumi
- These are subtropics. The best time to relax is mid-spring - early summer and early autumn - mid-September - late October. From November the weather can deteriorate, it rains, and it gets cool in the evening. At the height of summer, the city is literally swarming with tourists, prices reaching a rather unpleasant maximum.Is it safe to travel to Georgia alone?
Today I do not know a safer country than Georgia, out of more than 50 countries that I have visited, Georgia- one of the safest countries in the world. Pah-pah so as not to jinx it. IN Georgia in general, and in Batiumi in particular, you can travel alone quite calmly, even if you are young and beautiful. If you don’t specifically look for adventure, you are guaranteed nothing will happen to you.Visa to Georgia
Citizens Ukraine Georgia does NOT require a visa 
How to get to Batumi
You can get to it from 5 cities of Ukraine - Kyiv, Lvov, Kharkov, Dnieper and Odessa. It is convenient to do this only by air.
- Kyiv-Batumi (Yanair, Zhulyany), in summer the number of flights increases to 5 per week
- Kyiv-Kutaisi (UIA), from Kutaisi airport by minibus or Georgia bus http://www.georgianbus.com. There are regular UIA promotions on this flight.
- Lviv-Batumi (UIA)
- Dnepr-Batumi (Dniproavia)
- Kharkov-Batumi (UIA)
- Odessa-Batumi (Yanair)
How to buy cheap air flights to Georgia
You can buy air tickets to Batumi directly on the airlines’ website, but it’s more convenient and profitable to take advantage of flight offers Kyiv, an aggregator that I use myself. The service offers the most advantageous offers, including on low-cost flights - you just have to choose the best by price, departure time or airline.
Transport connections between Batumi and Tbilisi
If time permits, in addition to the surrounding area, you can visit Tbilisi and whatever else you have time for nearby. Georgia the country is small, getting from to Tbilisi you can do it in several ways and for little money.
Railroad is the most comfortable way
"... there are several Tbilisi-Batumi trains - morning express, evening express and night train. Tickets can be bought on the Georgian Railways website, ticket price is 10-15 dollars depending on the type of train. The site is available in three languages, everything is intuitive - you'll figure it out, I'm sure.
For reference: previously the railway station was only in the suburb of Batumi - Makhinjauri, now it is located directly in Batumi, Central business center
If you are interested in a beach holiday, you can live in the neighboring resort village of Kobuleti, and come to Batumi for a walk and cultural relaxation. You can read about beach hotels and guest houses in Kobuleti in the article The most popular beach budget hotels in Kobuleti - it was published on our new resource dedicated to housing.
Pfirst steps in Batumi
You will save time and money if you start by going to the Batumi information center. They will help you with almost all issues - girls can even be married off, if they wish, of course. At a minimum, you can take a card, despite the fact that you have a smartphone and new technologies, paper cards will not be superfluous. There is an information center at the airport and in the center of Batumi. Maps and tips are free!
Taxis from the airport are available around the clock, you can and should bargain, there are many taxi drivers. The fare is 12-20 GEL.
The currency of Georgia is Lari. 1 dollar is equal to 2.46 lari, 1 euro is 2.70 lari
"... and no dollars or euros, only local currency is used in Georgia; exchange offices are everywhere, you can change both in the city and at the airport - the rate is not very different.
Ttransport locations in Batumi
Airport
Train Station- trains to Tbilisi and suburbs
City bus station and Tbilisi square, from here you can go by minibus to all ends Georgia and to some places in Turkey. I will not dwell in detail on minibuses, they are not the best type of transport in Georgia, try to look for other transfer options - taxi, rented car, organized tour. 
Main city attractions in Batumi
The most impressive new buildings are located near Batumi Primorsky Boulevard, the boulevard itself is also the main attraction of Batumi. Parallel to him - Rustaveli street.
Alphabet Tower, the building of the Institute of Technology, various metal installations, singing fountains, the Radisson Hotel, and finally, a building in the shape of an inverted bottle - the House of Justice on the outskirts.
... there is no point in listing everything. ...walk and admire... in the evening all this is enhanced by lighting, which I remembered, despite the evening gatherings in Batumi...
Berth, near him the famous statue Love, it looks cool in the evening lighting.
Seaside Park, we lived very close to him. Singing Fountains and unusual Batumi registry office in the form of a pig.
If you move deeper Old town, can see churches of all faiths buildings from the late 19th to early 20th centuries, many architectural styles. I won’t list them - this is a good reason to walk around, look and be impressed. Be sure to go through Abashidze street– the heart of old Batumi. However, you can find several similar streets.
Beautiful European Square, Medea statue, watch And fountain. Lots of unusual facades. Worth finding Batumi Governor's building– freshly restored and very beautiful.
Family and children's entertainment - dolphinarium, aquarium, Ferris wheel, cable car.
I recommend renting a bicycle for both adults and children; this can be done throughout the center of Batumi. The city has simply luxurious red bike paths that run along the sea and along the most beautiful streets. Two or three hours is just right.
In the evening - the most main attraction of Batumi - sunset, it sets over the sea and is a spectacle worthy of spending an hour and a half on this movie. 
What to see in the vicinity of Batumi
Waterfall Makhuntseti
About an hour on the Batumi-Keda minibus and here it is Adjarian nature, which is not very visible from the city beaches - a 20-meter waterfall that fills the Adzharistskali River with the purest mountain water. I still recommend getting there by car or renting a taxi, possibly with a local guide, or a minibus - as a last resort and very budget option.
Five minutes from the waterfall there is a unique arched Makhuntseti stone bridge, don’t forget about it - it’s beautiful and fits very organically into the natural landscape.
On the way to the waterfall there is a famous Adzharistskhali wine house, this place is mainly taken to tourists who have bought excursion to the waterfall in city agencies.
Racha
A mountainous region that can be visited if you have enough time. The journey from Batumi with return will take two days, with an overnight stay. For the trip you need a jeep, which you can rent from one of the agencies, or buy a ready-made tour. Rachu Locals call it Georgian Switzerland - in addition to nature, there is an ancient monastery and caves. The place is located very close to the town of Oni.
IN Rachu you can stop by if you arrived in Kutaisi, spend the whole day there with an overnight stay and go to.
Accommodation options in the village of Oni (Racha)
The village has a tourist infrastructure; you can choose accommodation on the Hotels Combined website (roomguru) - hotels and guest houses in the village of Oni (Oni) .
Mtirala National Park
Chakvistavi village, Chakvi municipality, western part of the Adjara-Imereti ridge. A place where you can spend the whole day - mountain rivers, forest, cycling, waterfall. There is little information about the park - just select it in your GPS or on a paper map, get in the car and go. You can also buy a tour or arrange with the locals to take you and show you around. There is no need to spend the night, one day is enough.
How to get there: from Batumi you can get to the village of Chakvi by minibus (from Tbilisi Square), then by taxi for about an hour. It’s better to travel on your own in a rented car or with an excursion from Batumi.
The tourist office is located in the village of Chakvi on Chavchavadze street, 13
Gonio-Apsaros Fortress
... but let me not advise everyone to waste time on it. Only for those who are very interested in history... the remains of the foundation and the fortress wall are overgrown with grass in places. In my opinion, it’s better to go to another bar in Batumi and chat with the locals - you’ll learn more.
Botanical Garden
Located on the outskirts, you can get there by taxi - $10 or by minibus No. 13 from Tbilisi Square. You can also stop by the Botanical Garden on the road from.
Sea in Batumi
The best beaches in Batumi and its surroundings
is a fairly large city, and it’s also a port. I must admit that the sea here is not the cleanest in the surrounding area, although it is much cleaner than, for example, in Odessa. If locals swim within the city limits, it is only until lunchtime, then the current changes the water from clean to not always clean.
IN Butumi the cleanest sea in the area ferris wheels. The beaches are large-pebble and it will not be very convenient for children there. Batumi, after all, is a place about a city holiday, not a beach one. The best beaches are in the surrounding area, some are very close, 10 km away. from Batumi. 
Lbest beaches near Batumi
Gonio and Kvariati
...only 10 km. from Batumi towards Turkey, this place is loved by locals and those who prefer a quiet family vacation... there is no entertainment other than the sea and the sound of the surf... it’s also better to take food with you, but everything else is the highest rating!
Accommodation in Gonio-Kvariati
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Food. Where to buy groceries in Batumi
Near Tbilisi square there are market streets where you can buy everything - vegetables, fruits, pita bread, cheese, etc. Prices for local products are lower than in Kyiv. There is also a Goodwill supermarket near Tbilisi Square - it has everything, the prices are the same as in Kyiv, it is open around the clock. It is better to buy only wine in the supermarket; I recommend rose Saperavi and Kindzmarauli if you like sweet wines.Where to eat in Batumi. Cafes and restaurants
Bar "Eredeli", near Europe Square
Old House, this is the number one cafe for us; here we tried almost everything that can be prepared in Adjara, drank several liters of wine and paid a symbolic 30 dollars for three. A memorable place, although given the amount of wine, there should have been no memory. Borjomi will help you in the morning!
address: Gorgiladze Street 29
Cafe Laguna, st. Gorgiladze Street, 18
Cafe Literary, K. Gamsakhurdia st., 18– delicious khachapuri and desserts
Cafe Izbushka, near Tbilisi Square on Chavchavadze Street - very inexpensive and very tasty, very tasty, be sure to order the kebab.
Meal format for a budget traveler: You shouldn’t completely give up cafes; after all, Georgian cuisine is one of the reasons why you need to go to Georgia. Cook it yourself, buy food from the market and alternate it with going to a cafe, only bottled wine, homemade wine is not always good, try it.. Prices have long dropped to European levels, the roads are excellent, and the distances allow you not to get tired while driving. There are many car rental resources. I settled on a site that specializes in local local rental offices and has proven itself well - Myrentacar.com. I recommend it - there is only a 15% prepayment and there are no crazy deposits.
In most cases, an ordinary passenger car is sufficient; where an SUV is needed, you can always use the services of local residents - it’s inexpensive, from 10 to 50 dollars, depending on time and distance.
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Every year a huge number of tourists come to Batumi to enjoy the warmth and soak up the hot sand. But besides the water surface, the resort has other entertainment, as they say, for every taste and budget.
Not everyone is able to sit on the beach from morning until late evening, sunbathing and swimming in the sea.
By the way, in Batumi itself there is also a “winter reminder” - built not so long ago Ice Palace. Sometimes figure skating competitions or hockey matches take place within its walls.
We will not classify and list all the variety of restaurants and cafes in the city as entertainment, especially since there is a separate article on this topic. And most of all, you probably already read about it before.
In this article, we decided to collect the most popular and interesting entertainment, sorting them by category and attractiveness in our subjective opinion.
Cultural entertainment
When you get a little tired of lying around or have a lot of free time, we advise you to immerse yourself in the culture of this wonderful resort, namely, go (at least for fun) to the theater, museum or the Center for Music and Art. We are sure that you will be satisfied and will not regret your choice.
Theaters and cinema "Apollo" in Batumi
There are few theaters in the city: Drama, Summer, Opera and Puppet Theater (we will talk about it below, in the section). Each of them is interesting, beautiful and modern in its own way.
Drama Theater located at: st. Rustaveli, 1, next to (almost in the city center). The building is regularly repaired, maintaining its presentable appearance. And in itself it cannot but cause admiration. Performances in the theater are held regularly on weekends. Foreign artists with unusual premieres are frequent guests there. Ticket price is approx. 8 – 10 GEL GEORGIAN GEL RATE:
8 lari = 2.65 euros;
8 lari = 3.04 dollars;
8 lari = 201.76 rubles;
8 lari = 85.12 hryvnia;
8 lari = 6.8 Belarusian rubles.
. It is worth considering that the performances are performed in Georgian.
The Batumi summer theater looks especially beautiful and unusual in the evening when the lights turn on. Summer Theater located on the central embankment of the city, next to the Colonnade. This is a new building, made of wood, although built in the manner of its predecessor, which burned down in 2001. The theater is especially beautiful in the evening. We recommend attending one of the theater's performances and admiring its interior decoration.
Operatic or, as it is commonly called, the Center for Music and Art welcomes guests and residents of Batumi at the address: st. Odyssey Dimitriadi, 1, across the road from the embankment. The original building opened not so long ago, in 2011. It hosts a variety of concerts, performances, and performances by music and dance groups.
In fact, the Center for Music and Art is a House of Culture. The inside of the building is incredibly beautiful, more like a modern opera house. Performances are held in Russian. There are fountains in front of the House of Culture (as well as on the first floor of the building). In the evening, they illuminate beautifully and shimmer in the rays of the setting sun. And the building of the Center for Music and Art was included in the top five most unusual theaters. We recommend you take a look!
In details Read about the Batumi Opera House in our separate article.
Find cinema "Apollo" will not pose any problems, because it is located almost in the center of Batumi, in its old part, on the street. Memed Abashidze, 17 (not far from the astronomical clock tower). There is only one hall, small, but there is always room. Films often come with Russian dubbing, so if you are a fan of new films, you won’t miss anything. Ticket prices fluctuate around 5-9 GEL GEORGIAN GEL RATE:
9 lari = 2.98 euros;
9 lari = 3.42 dollars;
9 GEL = 226.98 rubles;
9 lari = 95.76 hryvnia;
9 lari = 7.65 Belarusian rubles.
Exchange rates and prices may not be accurate..
Argo cable car
Cable car- one of the most favorite entertainments among guests of the city of Batumi. Its lower station (landing) is located on the street. Gogebashvili, not far from. A two-way ticket will cost 10 lari GEORGIAN GEL RATE:
10 lari = 3.31 euros;
10 lari = 3.8 dollars;
10 lari = 252.2 rubles;
10 lari = 106.4 hryvnia;
Exchange rates and prices may not be accurate.. For this price you can fly over Batumi and view it from a bird's eye view. The cable car is new and modern. The glass cabin can accommodate up to 6 people. There are “window windows” and an automatic system for opening and closing doors.
In about 10 minutes you will be taken to the upper station of the cable car, to Mount Feria. In addition to the observation deck, there are souvenir and wine shops, a restaurant, and a small church on it. There is no time limit to explore the fantastic views. The main thing is to keep your boarding pass until the end of the trip.
Museums
The city of Batumi is extremely rich in museums (about 10). The most popular and visited include: the Archaeological Museum, the Local History Museum, the Museum of Art, the Nobel Brothers Technological Museum and the Borjgalo Ethnographic Museum. It is worth considering that in many of the listed galleries, the exhibits presented are signed in Georgian, and the guides practically do not speak Russian.
This seemingly completely ordinary building at first glance retains the memory of many centuries of the Adjarian region. Archaeological Museum located on the street. Chavchavadze, 77. In it you can learn the whole history of the Adjarian region, admire the hall with ancient gold jewelry, or look into the souvenir shop and buy something as a keepsake. The ticket price is 3 lari GEORGIAN GEL RATE:
3 lari = 0.99 euro;
3 lari = 1.14 dollars;
3 lari = 75.66 rubles;
3 lari = 31.92 hryvnia;
Exchange rates and prices may not be accurate. for an adult. The museum is open from 11 am to 6 pm.
Museum of Local Lore hospitably receives visitors at the address: st. Dzhincharadze, 4. Entrance ticket for an adult will cost 2 lari GEORGIAN GEL RATE:
2 lari = 0.66 euro;
2 lari = 0.76 dollars;
2 lari = 50.44 rubles;
2 lari = 21.28 hryvnia;
Exchange rates and prices may not be accurate.. Opening hours: from 10:00 to 18:00, closed on Monday. The museum is the oldest in Adjara. Its collections number over 180,000 items.
Museum of Art located on the street. Gorgiladze, 8 in a small but cozy two-story building. Ticket price for an adult - 2 lari GEORGIAN GEL RATE:
2 lari = 0.66 euro;
2 lari = 0.76 dollars;
2 lari = 50.44 rubles;
2 lari = 21.28 hryvnia;
2 lari = 1.7 Belarusian rubles.
Exchange rates and prices may not be accurate.. The museum is open from 11:00 to 18:00, closed on Mondays. Most of the works are works by contemporary masters. We recommend visiting the museum for those interested in painting.
Nobel Brothers Museum of Technology located on the street. Leselidze, 3, near the Opera House. The museum is relatively new, opened in 2007. The exhibits presented are interesting and unusual. In addition to the inventions of the Nobel brothers, there are also exhibitions of two famous oil rich men of that time. Ticket price - 2 lari GEORGIAN GEL RATE:
2 lari = 0.66 euro;
2 lari = 0.76 dollars;
2 lari = 50.44 rubles;
2 lari = 21.28 hryvnia;
2 lari = 1.7 Belarusian rubles.
Exchange rates and prices may not be accurate. for an adult. The museum is open every day except Mondays from 10:00 to 18:00.
Although Ethnographic Museum "Borjgalo" is located outside the city of Batumi, we also included it in this list. After all, it is the only private museum in Georgia. In this gallery for 10 lari GEORGIAN GEL RATE:
10 lari = 3.31 euros;
10 lari = 3.8 dollars;
10 lari = 252.2 rubles;
10 lari = 106.4 hryvnia;
10 lari = 8.5 Belarusian rubles.
Exchange rates and prices may not be accurate. per person, you can see models of typical buildings created by the director himself and even buy small wooden products. The museum is located in the village of Kakhaberi, on the street. Sharashidze, 14. Open every day, seven days a week, from 10:00 to 19:00.
Sea activities
A variety of sea activities are also widely represented in Batumi: boating, yachting and ships (including yacht rental), parachute, hang gliding, scooter, banana boat, flyboarding and even diving. The main part of these entertainments is located in the area, not far from the registry office and singing fountains. The cost of such entertainment, as in other coastal cities abroad, is considerable. But the pleasure received from such a vacation is incomparably higher than banal sunbathing on the beach.
There are usually many people willing to fly over the sea for 15 minutes. Riding on various boats depending on the duration and direction it will cost you approximately from 10 lari GEORGIAN GEL RATE:
10 lari = 3.31 euros;
10 lari = 3.8 dollars;
10 lari = 252.2 rubles;
10 lari = 106.4 hryvnia;
10 lari = 8.5 Belarusian rubles.
Exchange rates and prices may not be accurate.(short boat ride). The choice of yachts for rent in Batumi is huge. You just need to come to the embankment near the sea terminal and see everything with your own eyes. The cost of such pleasure is 70 lari GEORGIAN GEL RATE:
70 lari = 23.17 euros;
70 lari = 26.6 dollars;
70 lari = 1765.4 rubles;
70 lari = 744.8 hryvnia;
Exchange rates and prices may not be accurate. at one o'clock. Since it is customary to bargain in Georgia, perhaps the price will be reduced a little. For large companies (6-8 people), special offers are more suitable: when ordering from 400 lari GEORGIAN GEL RATE:
400 lari = 132.4 euros;
400 lari = 152 dollars;
400 lari = 10088 rubles;
400 lari = 4256 hryvnia;
400 lari = 340 Belarusian rubles.
Exchange rates and prices may not be accurate. They give you an extra couple of hours for free. This means that the yacht will be at your disposal almost all day with a free choice of direction.
Fly on a parachute and anyone can see the beauty of Batumi from the air for 80 lari GEORGIAN GEL RATE:
80 lari = 26.48 euros;
80 lari = 30.4 dollars;
80 lari = 2017.6 rubles;
80 lari = 851.2 hryvnia;
80 lari = 68 Belarusian rubles.
Exchange rates and prices may not be accurate. for about 15 minutes. Such a “walk” is possible for one person or organized for a couple (in the latter case, you can ask for a discount). Another bright and memorable adventure can be hang gliding behind 100 lari GEORGIAN GEL RATE:
100 lari = 33.1 euro;
100 lari = 38 dollars;
100 lari = 2522 rubles;
100 lari = 1064 hryvnia;
100 lari = 85 Belarusian rubles.
Exchange rates and prices may not be accurate.. This entertainment is actively offered to everyone on the Batumi embankment, in the area of the Park of Wonders.
Ride a scooter (75 GEL GEORGIAN GEL RATE:
75 lari = 24.83 euros;
75 lari = 28.5 dollars;
75 lari = 1891.5 rubles;
75 lari = 798 hryvnia;
75 lari = 63.75 Belarusian rubles.
Exchange rates and prices may not be accurate. in 15 minutes) is an excellent alternative to riding for 5-15 minutes on a banana or a tablet costing from 5 to 10 GEL GEORGIAN GEL RATE:
10 lari = 3.31 euros;
10 lari = 3.8 dollars;
10 lari = 252.2 rubles;
10 lari = 106.4 hryvnia;
10 lari = 8.5 Belarusian rubles.
Exchange rates and prices may not be accurate.. But the extreme ones flyboard flights suitable for lovers of unusual sensations. During this entertainment you can soar above the water at a height of up to 10 meters! The cost of straight skiing depends on the length of time: for 5 minutes - 50 lari GEORGIAN GEL RATE:
50 lari = 16.55 euros;
50 lari = 19 dollars;
50 lari = 1261 rubles;
50 lari = 532 hryvnia;
50 lari = 42.5 Belarusian rubles.
Exchange rates and prices may not be accurate., in 10 minutes - 90 lari GEORGIAN GEL RATE:
90 lari = 29.79 euros;
90 lari = 34.2 dollars;
90 lari = 2269.8 rubles;
90 lari = 957.6 hryvnia;
90 lari = 76.5 Belarusian rubles.
Exchange rates and prices may not be accurate. and in 15 minutes - 130 GEL GEORGIAN GEL RATE:
130 lari = 43.03 euros;
130 lari = 49.4 dollars;
130 lari = 3278.6 rubles;
130 lari = 1383.2 hryvnia;
130 lari = 110.5 Belarusian rubles.
Exchange rates and prices may not be accurate..
For those who like to dive and see the underwater world of the Black Sea in all its glory, we recommend contacting diving center located in the village of Kvariati (near Batumi). Experienced instructors who speak several languages will help and teach the basics of proper immersion in water. You will discover an unusual underwater world, which was previously full of secrets and mysteries. The cost of the dive for 1-2 people is 70 lari GEORGIAN GEL RATE:
70 lari = 23.17 euros;
70 lari = 26.6 dollars;
70 lari = 1765.4 rubles;
70 lari = 744.8 hryvnia;
70 lari = 59.5 Belarusian rubles.
Exchange rates and prices may not be accurate..
Park of Wonders
In the Park of Wonders, located near the sea terminal, you can have great fun at any time of the day. It has a lot of interesting attractions, not to mention fantastic views of the mountains and sea, as well as the high-rise buildings nearby. We especially recommend paying attention to, and.
If you manage to get to the top of the Georgian Alphabet Tower, don’t forget to take a souvenir photo at an altitude of about 130 m. Tower alphabet You will see right away - this is a beautiful metal building, rising next to the embankment to a height of about 130 meters and illuminated in different colors in the evening, after sunset. Sometimes (it’s hard to predict when), you can go upstairs using an elevator for 12 lari GEORGIAN GEL RATE:
12 lari = 3.97 euros;
12 lari = 4.56 dollars;
12 lari = 302.64 rubles;
12 lari = 127.68 hryvnia;
12 lari = 10.2 Belarusian rubles.
Exchange rates and prices may not be accurate. or free if you book a table in a restaurant under the dome of the building.
Ferris wheel quite a popular and modern attraction for guests of the city of Batumi. All booths are open, so the photos are clear and beautiful. The wheel makes a full revolution in about 10 minutes. The ticket price is 3 lari GEORGIAN GEL RATE:
3 lari = 0.99 euro;
3 lari = 1.14 dollars;
3 lari = 75.66 rubles;
3 lari = 31.92 hryvnia;
3 lari = 2.55 Belarusian rubles.
Exchange rates and prices may not be accurate. per person.
During a tour of mountainous Adjara you will see many interesting and unusual things. For example, the place where two rivers merge - Chorokhi and Adzharistskhali. A second impressive excursion awaits you during trips around mountainous Adjara. In this case, we recommend using the services of a convenient, comfortable car with a separate driver, who in 8 hours will show you all the most important and interesting sights of the region (and a couple of lesser-known, but quite interesting places). The cost of the trip is 139 euros for two + 15 euros for each additional person.
More detailed information about the trip to mountainous Adjara is in our article:
No less interesting will be a trip to Church of the Holy Trinity, located on Mount Sameba. From it you can see not only Batumi, but also the surrounding area. Minibuses go to the Temple. Approximately for 2 lari GEORGIAN GEL RATE:
2 lari = 0.66 euro;
2 lari = 0.76 dollars;
2 lari = 50.44 rubles;
2 lari = 21.28 hryvnia;
2 lari = 1.7 Belarusian rubles.
Exchange rates and prices may not be accurate. and 30 minutes on the road you will find yourself in place. Transport leaves from a stop near the Batumi Plaza shopping center.
The next unusual excursion is a trip to Mtirala National Park. Here you will not only enjoy the nature of Adjara (waterfalls, mountains, lakes), but also have the opportunity to ride a bungee (zip line). The park provides routes for independent tourists (for a couple of days). You can get there by bus to Chakvi and then by taxi or organized excursion. We do not recommend the last option. Our friend, who traveled this way with her son, was very dissatisfied with the quality of service.
Pyazhi Magnetity in the village of Ureki were also included in our selection of excursion entertainment. If you miss sandy beaches or want to heal a little (many believe that black magnetic sand has a positive effect on the musculoskeletal and cardiovascular systems), go to Ureki. But be prepared for a long journey (about 1.5 hours) by minibus from a stop near the Batumi Plaza shopping center in about 5 lari GEORGIAN GEL RATE:
5 lari = 1.66 euros;
5 lari = 1.9 dollars;
5 lari = 126.1 rubles;
5 lari = 53.2 hryvnia;
5 lari = 4.25 Belarusian rubles.
Exchange rates and prices may not be accurate. and a dirty beach.
Finally, I would like to wish you all a pleasant stay and positive emotions in any case, regardless of the chosen entertainment!
Entertainment map
We have put all the entertainment listed above on the map. Since many of them are located in different areas of the city, and most of them are in the center, it will be more convenient to view an enlarged map. To do this, just click in the upper right corner (on the rectangle) of the map. For a more detailed look, you can roll the mouse wheel. Pay attention to the icons: each of them is signed. For convenience, unnecessary layers (designations) can be hidden by unchecking the extra checkbox on the left on the enlarged map.
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▫ Rent a Car without driver
▫ Excursions. Cheap on the boulevard, there are people with signs. Individual with professional guides at georgia4travel. Popular trips: to the canyons in Kutaisi, Machakhela National Park with a feast, Mountain Adjara.
If you need to choose just one or two excursions to see nature and feel the color, I recommend these group excursions: (overview of Batumi + mountains + Georgian lunch + Georgian cuisine master class), Machakhela with dancing and Georgian feast.
My TOP 10
Our tastes may not coincide with yours. Places in the vicinity of Batumi that I like:
- Botanical Garden for half a day
- Lookout on the mountain Sameba
- Petra Fortress in Tsikhisdziri (sea view, gorgeous water color)
- Makhuntseti Waterfall in low season and climb the aqueduct. In summer Mirveti waterfall(deserted)
- Swim in the sea, pebbles: Sarpi, Cape Verde. Or Gonio+ strength
- Black Sands: By the river(June, Sep-yes! July, August - no!) or Shekvetili, at the same time Musicians Park.
- Machakhela National Park. Alternative – Mtirala or Kintrishi National Park.
- Goderdzi Pass, 2400m. Along the Trans-Ajar highway on jeep via Khulo to Beshumi and Green Lake
- near Kutaisi, 150 km from Batumi. There are excursions there; you can take one day from Batumi by car. If by transport, then spend the night in Kutaisi and ride from there.
- – the nearest high mountains (4-5000m+), 260 km from Batumi, 5-6 hours one way. Trip for 3-4 days including road.
Sights of Adjara on the map:
Botanical Garden
Coordinates: 41.69306, 41.7073
9 km north of Batumi
9:00–20:00
Adults 15 lari ($6 / 400 rubles)
Children 10-16 years old: 1 GEL
Attractions Tsitsinatela
Miniature Park
With 10:00 to 17:00 seven days a week, entrance 3 GEL
Opposite Tsitsinatela: 41.904615, 41.777762
Sights of Georgia in miniature.
Swamps of Spain
GPS: 41.863707, 41.783926
In the outskirts of Kobuleti, just 500 meters from the sea, the Ispani swamps are hidden. The entrance is free. You just need to open the gate.
There is a 2 km hiking trail. Along it you can walk to the observation tower past huge daffodils and creeks with water lilies.
Makhuntseti Waterfall and Tamara Bridge
30 km east of Batumi
Waterfall: 41.575061, 41.858321
Bridge: 41.571502, 41.860265
Aqueduct: 41.571982, 41.867290
Adjara Wine House: 41.548532, 41.741372
Sliyanik rivers: 41.542444, 41.719349
Trip to 2.5h + Round trip 1h 30m + 1 hour at the waterfall
How to get there? By car 20 minutes one way. Easily accessible by public transport. From the Batumi bus station, Mayakovsky, 1 minibus № 77 towards the village Keda. 40-50 minutes, 2 lari
Sameba Temple
8 kilometers from the center
8.00-18.00
Coordinates: 41.63225, 41.69397
From the center of Batumi, two small mountains with buildings are clearly visible. On first – upper station, at the second (the one further from the city), there is a church.
The mountain is called Sameba, on it – Church of the Holy Trinity. Well-groomed territory, observation decks, flowers, mountains around.
How long does it take? 1.5-2 hours (40 min-1 hour round trip and 1 hour there)
The entrance is free. Taxi from Batumi 25-30 GEL with anticipation. You can take a minibus + walk (I haven’t tried it). In the comments people wrote about how to get there by bus.
Trans-Ajar route
Alpine meadows on the road to Goderdzi Batumi-Goderdzi, 114 km, 4 hours one way
Cable car in Khulo: 41.64216, 42.31412
Goderdzi Pass: 41.631923, 42.510054
Beshumi Resort: 41.611988, 42.554327
Green Lake: 41.675586, 42.499519
National parks of Adjara
There are three national parks in the vicinity of Batumi: Machakhela, Mtirala and Kintrishi Nature Reserve.
Entrance to all parks free. Everyone needs to visit one full day(6+ hours): road and stay there. Get there by taxi or car.
Machakhela
20-30 km to the south-east
Entry: 41.51545, 41.73486
Museum: 41.49819, 41.83619
Kintrishi Nature Reserve
Entry: 41.744487, 42.011093
Taxi from Kobuleti 1h 20 min one way, 80-90 GEL 5-6 hours with waiting time.
Resorts near Batumi
In the south of Batumi there are three popular resort villages: Gonio, Kvariati, Sarpi. They are located up to the Chorokhi River, so the water in the sea is cleaner. The blog has articles with photos about each, here is a brief description.
How to get to Gonio, Kvariati, Sarpi
Bus number 16 or any minibus with the inscription Gonio, Sarpi, Kvariati. Bus 80 tetri, minibus 1.5 GEL
Transport departs from Tbilisi Batumi square and follows the street Chavchavadze, which turns into Tbel-Abushridze Street, further to the south.
The minibus is caught by raising your hand at any stop along the route.
Gonio
41.5609, 41.56501
Gonio is a village on the seashore. Beach resort 10 km south of Batumi.
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▫ The water in the sea is cleaner than in Batumi. Visually there is no difference.
▫ Suitable for a relaxing family holiday.
▫ Cafes and shops are open during the season, rubber slippers and corn are sold on the beach, sun loungers are rented.
▫ The beach is 2 km, along it there is a boulevard (≈1 km) similar to Batumi, you can walk with a stroller.
▫ For the entertainment and joys of the city –
20 minutes by minibus or taxi to Batumi.
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▫ There is nothing to do, but the nature is beautiful (that’s what vacation is for, to do nothing).
▫ Since the end of September, cafes on Gonio beach have been closing, and there are also few shops. During the low season there may be problems with nutrition. More details with photo:
Gonio-Apsaros Fortress
41.573461, 41.572568
9.00-18.00 seven days a week, entrance 5 lari
Gonio-Apsaros fortress from the Roman Empire. Only the walls and pipeline remained. The drive from Batumi is only 20 minutes, so there are a lot of tourists in the summer.
Flowers grow, persimmons, kiwis and grapes ripen in the fall. Fruits hang on the trees. You can eat while you climb the walls of the fortress.
How long does it take? To the fortress from Batumi for 2 hours(round trip 40-50 minutes and 1 hour there). If you go to the beach in Gonio, then day.
Kvariati
41.54721, 41.56219
Kvariati – another resort village in 14 km south of Batumi. Gonio beach in the south smoothly turns into Kvariati beach.
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▫ An ideal combination when both mountains and sea meet.
▫ Suitable for a relaxing holiday with children.
▫ The Batumi-Turkey highway is a little away from the beach, you can’t hear or see cars.
▫ Housing in the private sector on the shore (more expensive) or in the “upper Kvariati” (on the mountain)
▫ There are hills and gardens above the beach. Eucalyptus, oranges, tangerines, lemons.
▫ In summer there are cafes and restaurants, jet skis and slides for children.
▫ Kvariati –
beach holiday in nature. Walk along the beach (walking on cobblestones is uncomfortable), breathe fresh air and swim in the sea.
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▫ There are a lot of people during the season.
▫ Housing is expensive.
▫ Since the end of September, the cafes have been folded and closed. Photo review → .
Sarpi
41.52219, 41.54777
Sarpi – beach on the border with Turkey in 20 km south of Batumi.
✚ clean transparent sea. The bottom is visible at 3-4 meters. Underwater crabs and fish. Only one stinking river flows into it (there are a dozen of these rivers in Batumi). Several hotels, guest houses, a church, a couple of shops and cafes.
✘ there is a highway above the beach, housing behind it. The road is crowded with trucks, cars, and people, because the border is right on the beach.
Solution: live in Batumi or somewhere else, come to Sarpi for a day to snorkel or dive from a cliff.
Beaches in the north of Batumi
Makhinjauri
Makhinjauri Beach Distance 5 km north of Batumi.
✚ cheap rooms in guest houses. You live in nature with a view of the mountains. Shops, cafes. To Batumi in 10 minutes by minibus.
✘ the sea is a bit dirty, the road between the beach and the houses is busy.
Solution: go to Cape Verde beach under the Botanical Garden.
Beaches of Cape Verde
41.691459, 41.704459
Minibus No. 31 from the lower station of the Batumi Cable Car, 1.5 GEL, 15 minutes.
Cape Verde – beach under the Botanical Garden. There is no housing here at all, so the sea is clean.
✚ In summer there are cafes and sun loungers available. Green mountains right above the sea. The entrance is gentle, it’s pleasant to swim.
✘ Pebbles
Previously, in the north of the beach there was a staircase along which you could go around the rock and get to the wild beaches under the Botanical Garden. Now it seems like I can’t walk.
Chakvi
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▫ Clear sea
▫ The route is far from the beach
▫ Pebbles are smaller than in Batumi
▫ Cheap private sector by the sea. More expensive –
Dreamland Oasis hotel and modern apartments in a hotel complex on the shore.
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▫ There are no supermarkets, only small shops. About
Tsikhisdziri beaches and Petra Fortress
For free
Fortress: 41.768325, 41.753646
Beach: 41.757640, 41.741792
Batumi minibus – Kobuleti, 2 GEL, 25 minutes, ask to be dropped off near Petra
A romantic holiday in Tsikhisdziri, people shared their impressions in the comments.
✚ There is no place more beautiful in Adjara than Tsikhisdziri. Nature is just wow!
✘ Accommodation is either a 5* hotel or a room with local residents. There is no middle ground. For food in neighboring villages.
Kobuleti
Morning in Kobuleti Kobuleti – the second most popular resort town in Adjara. 21 km north of Batumi. Without modern buildings and high-rises.
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▫ Beach 10 km, along the embankment
▫ Holidays with children
▫ Housing in the private sector on the beach overlooking the sea or a little further away
▫ Pebbles are smaller than Batumi
▫ Infrastructure is developed (market, shops, cafes)
▫ In the north of Kobuleti there is coniferous forest and sand. In summer they camp with tents. There is a lot of garbage in the forest.
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About Kobuleti you need either good things or nothing –
This resort has too many fans. Therefore, it is better to google reviews of those who vacationed and were satisfied. My heart is given to Batumi.
What to see near Kobuleti?
▫ Tea plantations and orange orchards – Most of Georgia's tea plantations are located near Kobuleti.
The problem is that tea from these plantations is more expensive than imported tea, so now many plantations are being cut down and planted with citrus trees, which are easier to maintain.
I heard similar stories about how they plant hazelnuts instead of tea, which are even more profitable to sell than oranges.
▫ Amusement park Tsitsinatela-Firefly at the northern exit from Kobuleti
▫ Peat bogs of Spain– reserve northeast of Kobuleti.
Ureki and Magnetity
Sand in Magnetity Ureki and Magnetity – beaches with unique magnetic black sands 50 km north of Batumi. Sand on the beach in Georgia is only in Ureki, Shekvetili, Grigoleti and partly in Kobuleti.
In fact, Ureki – a village that comes to life in the summer due to the influx of tourists. In July-August there are crowds. In June and September Nice. The resort is popular for families with children and for the treatment of diseases of the joints and cardiovascular system.
How long does it take? 50 min-1 hour one way trip from Batumi
How to get there? From Batumi minibus from the bus station ( 5 lari, 1h). A direct line to Ureki and any passing route (Tbilisi, Kutaisi, Poti) will do.
Shekvetili
Shekvetili in July Shekvetili – village, 45 km from Batumi. It is gaining popularity every year. ABOUT
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▫ Dark sand, clear sea, few people.
▫ Gentle entrance, waist-deep depth 100 meters from the shore –
good for children.
▫ Coniferous forest near the shore.
▫ Low-rise housing with sea views: hotels, guest houses with meals.
▫ During the season, shops are open and you can get food.
▫ In the north of Shekvetili, Paragraph Resort 5* is one of the top hotels in Georgia.
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▫ In some places there is construction going on and construction waste is lying around.
▫ Poor selection of products.
▫ The mountains are far away.
▫ The only entertainment is the beach and Musicians Park, where people walk in the evenings.
Grigoleti
Grigoleti In Grigoleti there is also sand on the beach and a pine forest near the shore, but there is too much garbage.
Impressions and conclusions in the post about
Which resort should you choose?
TOP 30 things to see in Adjara in a week
In this article you will learn about Batumi sights: what to see for a few days stay in this resort town?
Now Batumi is the main resort of Georgia, the country’s government plans to make it the best on the entire Black Sea coast. A lot of money is being invested, skyscrapers are gradually rising on the site of old houses in the center, and people fill the spacious pebble beaches every summer. We remember the city primarily for its abundance of greenery, beautiful embankment and delicious food.
Bicycles for rent
Tourist information centers will be of great help to you, where you can get an answer to any question regarding interesting places in the city, as well as get free maps. One office is located at the cable car station near the sea and works around the clock, the second is at the main entrance to Batumi Boulevard.
It doesn’t matter whether you come for two days or ten, there is always something to see in Batumi. Interesting places are mainly concentrated in the center and near the embankment - they are easy to get around on foot. Plus there are a few places outside of the city that are worth a trip too.
Walking along the beach at sunset
Read also:
Sights of Batumi
Map of Batumi attractions in Russian at the end of the post, marked all the points there.
1. Sculpture “Ali and Nino”
One of the symbols of Batumi is moving 8-meter statues telling the story of the love of Ali and Nino. The author of this sculpture is Tamara Kvesitadze, and the opening took place in 2011.
The story of the lovers is described in a book of the same name, the authorship of which is not precisely established. The plot is briefly as follows: a descendant of a noble Azerbaijani family, Ali, falls in love with the daughter of a Georgian prince, Nino. But their faith becomes an obstacle, because the guy was a Muslim and the girl was a Christian, and their parents forbade them to be together. This whole story is reflected in the composition: sculptures of a man and a woman either converge or diverge, merging at one moment. we stood and watched this action for several minutes, spellbound. It looks especially beautiful in the evening when everything is illuminated.
Address: st. Seafront Promenade
How to get there:
2. Batumi Seaside Park
The famous landmark of Batumi was founded in 1881 by famous foreign gardeners of that time. Nowadays the boulevard is usually divided into old and new parts: the old part is approximately from the seaport to the singing fountain, and everything to the south is the new boulevard. There are cafes, restaurants, children's and sports grounds on the territory, and you can get to the beach at any time. It is very pleasant to stroll along the palm trees in the evening and breathe the sea breeze. Great place!
3. Cable car "Argo"
One of the most popular entertainments in Batumi is to ride a cable car to a nearby mountain with an observation deck from where you can see the entire city. The cable car is considered the longest in Europe (2600 meters, and the height is as much as 250 meters). From the cabin you can look at Batumi from above - a cool sight! I advise you to come here in the evening, when the sun is setting, then the photos will turn out well. In the evening, performances with Georgian dances and songs are also held upstairs, and the restaurant is open throughout the day.
Address: st. Gogebashvili, at the tourist information center
Travel price: 10 GEL round trip
Cable car
Batumi from the observation deck
The square resembles the Venetian Saint Mark, such a quiet (daytime) corner of Europe in the heart of old Batumi. Various events, concerts and celebrations are held here, and in the evenings cafes and restaurants put tables outside. Live music is playing, an ideal place to come with your girlfriend or wife for a romantic dinner!
Address: st. Parnavaz Mepe, 25
5. Tower of the Georgian alphabet
The 135-meter tower is built in the shape of a DNA spiral into which all 33 letters of the Georgian alphabet are woven. You can go upstairs only by elevator; there is a restaurant rotating on its axis and a television studio.
Address:"Park of Miracles", old boulevard
How to get there: buses 1, 10, 15 to the street. Gogebashvili
Alphabet Tower on the left
6. Chacha Tower
A 25-meter clock tower near the Wonderland Park and next to the maritime terminal. An interesting feature of this tower is that chacha flows here for free, which you can drink. True, this does not happen all the time, but at random periods of time. We saw people waiting patiently on the stairs ;-)
Lighthouse and Ferris wheel
7. Summer theater
The Summer Theater is located right on Batumi Boulevard - it is an elegant building, but for some reason without windows. It reopened after reconstruction in 2013, the old one burned down. Performances are periodically held here, and the hall seats 1,200 people. I saw a photo of the old theater, of course it was beautiful - the new one is somehow heavy and massive.
8. Colonnades
White ceremonial colonnades are installed in Batumi Boulevard, the same ones stand at the entrance to the park on May 6. Previously, this was a kind of gateway to the embankment.
9. Wedding Palace
In Georgia, they support the endeavors of young people. So this building was built according to the design of a young Georgian architect in the shape of a dolphin, although we did not immediately understand what it was;-) Nevertheless, it is a beautiful and unusual building, where you can really get married both day and night. True, the documents will be valid only in Georgia. The cost of the ceremony is 150 GEL.
Address: Batumi Boulevard
10. Europe Square
The most romantic and European part of Batumi is located in the central part of the old city. The square hosts many holidays and celebrations, there is a fountain, and there is also a tall statue of Medea with the Golden Fleece.
11. Astronomical clock
The clock tower is located in the center at the intersection of Abashidze and Gamsakhurdia streets, and can be seen even from the embankment. From this watch you can find out various astronomical data.
12. Neptune Fountain and Drama Theater
The fountain was installed in 2010 right on the square in front of the drama theater. This is an exact copy of the fountain in Bologna, Italy.
Address: st. Rustaveli, 1
A cool place to relax in the very center of the city. In the middle of the park there is Lake Nurigel, where you can go boating. In the park it’s nice to sit on a bench in the shade and take a break from the Batumi heat, and somewhere on the edge there is a small zoo - the children will be happy!
Address: between st. Rustaveli and st. Melikishvili
How to get there: buses 1, 10, 15
14. Dolphinarium
Another visiting attraction of Batumi is located next to the 6 May Park. This is the first dolphinarium in the USSR, here you can go to an enchanting show for 40 minutes for 15 lari. There is also the opportunity to swim with dolphins!
Address: st. Rustaveli, 49
How to get there: bus 1
15. House of Justice
The House of Justice is already located in the new part of Batumi Boulevard - this is an unusual white building in the shape of an inverted bottle. This is also a new attraction of Batumi, it was opened in 2011, and the architect was Michele De Lucchi.
Address: st. Khimshiashvili
How to get there: buses 1, 3, 17
16. Dancing fountains
In the evenings, a laser and light show accompanied by music begins on Lake Ardagan. This entertainment is only available during the season. For example, at the end of September the fountains no longer worked.
Address: st. Khimshiashvili
How to get there: buses 1, 3, 17
17. Colosseum
The building in the shape of the Roman Colosseum is also located on New Boulevard on the embankment. This is a five-star Colosseum Marina Hotel - if you wish, you can stay there for 200 GEL per room per night;-)
18. Water park
You have the opportunity to frolic in the water park, which is located on the new boulevard. It itself is small, several water slides, swimming pools, sun loungers, a cafe and even a hotel.
Address: st. Khimshiashvili, 12
How to get there: buses 1,2, 3, 10, 17, minibuses 32 and 52.
Entry fee: 40 lari
Working hours: from 10:00 to 20:00 daily
19. Cathedral of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary
A very beautiful neo-Gothic style cathedral on the street. Chavchavadze. Built in 1897, the Batumi diocese is also located here. During the union, it was used as a warehouse, and Catholics fought to return the cathedral to church needs.
Address: street corner Chavchavadze, 25 and Tavdadebuli, 51
20. Armenian Church
The church was built in 1885 according to the design of the Austrian architect Manfred, and money was collected by the entire Armenian community, which then lived in Batumi. During Soviet times, as usual, the church was used as a warehouse, and since 1959 it was given over to an observatory.
Address: st. Gamsakhurdia, 25
21. Ortajame Mosque
As you can see, every community and denomination has its own temples in Batumi. The city was Turkish and Muslim for a long time, but nevertheless, many mosques did not survive. Only one has survived to this day: the Ortajame Mosque, built at the end of the 19th century. It is hidden among the alleys in the center and looks more like a residential building. But the minaret is visible even from the embankment.
Address: st. Chkalova, 6/ st. Kutaisskaya, 19
22. Church named after St. Nicholas
Located directly opposite the Piazza, this is one of the oldest churches in the city, it is 150 years old. Construction was initiated by the Greek community; in those days, the head of the city was a Greek by birth. Now the church is visited by hundreds of parishioners every day, services are conducted in Georgian and Russian.
23. Fortress of Gonio-Apsaros
The fortress was built by the Romans in the 1st century AD, and has been able to survive to this day, although it is quite destroyed. It was put in order, a small museum was made, and you can still climb the stairs and walls.
Address: 12 km from Batumi, on the highway to Turkey
Entry fee: 3 lari
Working hours: from 10:00 to 18:00
How to get there: bus 16 (0.8 GEL), any minibus to Sarpi (1 GEL). Taxi (15 GEL).
24. Batumi Botanical Garden
If you have been on vacation for many days and are asking the question “What else to see in Batumi?”, then I have the answer. Be sure to visit the Batumi Botanical Garden. Here you can find many plants from all over the world, divided into 21 geographical zones. And the picturesque Cape Verde and the railway along the sea will not leave you indifferent.
Address: 9 km from Batumi, Cape Verde
Working hours: from 09:00 to 19:00
Entry fee: 8 lari
How to get there: minibus 31 (1 GEL)
Botanical Garden at Cape Verde
25. Church of the Holy Trinity
Sameba (Holy Trinity) Church is located on a mountain high above Batumi. We didn’t have a chance to go here, but the locals said that the view of the city from here is better than from the observation deck of the cable car. The church is located at an altitude of 250 m above sea level, was built in the second half of the 19th century, and has recently been restored.
How to get there: It’s better to take a taxi, but there seem to be yellow buses from the Batumi Plaza shopping center that go to Salibauri (2 GEL).
Tsminda Sameba Church and Batumi seaport
This is not all the attractions of Batumi - interesting places are literally at every step. There is also the Petra Fortress, museums, theaters and much more. Come and check it out for yourself ;-)
Although Batumi was considered a famous beach resort back in Soviet times, it acquired its modern attractive appearance as a result of the intensive construction of skyscrapers and new hotels in the period 2005-2010. A wonderful beach holiday there can be combined with interesting excursions, as it has an ancient history, and the city of Batus has been mentioned in ancient Greek sources since the 4th century BC. e. This article will tell you what to see in Batumi and its surroundings.
Cable car
To see some of the sights of Batumi and the surrounding area from a bird's eye view, it is worth using the observation deck, to which the trailer reaches in 10 minutes, you can see the port, the mountains of Adjara, as well as remarkable buildings in the old and new parts of the city.
Valid seven days a week from 09:00 to 22:00. Ticket price for adults is 10 GEL (round trip), and for children - 6 GEL.
Gvara Fortress
Considering the historical sights of Batumi and the surrounding area, one cannot fail to mention this building dating back to the Roman period. The ruins of the ancient citadel are located on a hill, 300 m from the confluence of the Machakhlistkali and Chorokh rivers. Several walls 5-6 m high have survived to this day. Researchers have proven that the fortress was built in the 5-6 centuries AD and served defensive functions until the 14th century. It was of great strategic importance and protected access to the Black Sea.
Alphabet Tower
The location of this new attraction of Batumi and the surrounding area is Ninoshvili Street. It was built in order to perpetuate the Georgian alphabet. The tower looks a bit like a DNA helix with letters on it. This 130 m high structure is especially beautiful when illuminated at night, and at its top there is a revolving Thai restaurant.
Waterpark Batumi
There is a water park on the vast territory of the Euro Park hotel complex, which is located at the intersection of Sheriff Khimshiashvili and Kobaladze streets.
The price for a full day of visiting it is 30 GEL in August and 25 GEL in June and July (2016 data).
The price includes the use of mattresses, slides and sun loungers. Storage cabinets and changing rooms are available to visitors.
Medea statue
As you know, several thousand years ago the Argonauts sailed to Colchis for the Golden Fleece. In memory of this, a high stele was installed on the main square of Batumi, on top of which there is a statue of Princess Medea with the Golden Fleece.
Fountain Neptune
Those who see a photo of this landmark in Batumi and the surrounding area think that it depicts one of the decorations of some European capital. The fact is that the fountain is made in the Baroque style and harmonizes perfectly with the building of the local Drama Theater. Its composition combines five fragments, and in the center, on a high pedestal, at the corners of which there are figures of mermaids, a gilded statue of Neptune is erected. The fountain is a copy of the sculpture that adorns the historical center of the Italian city of Bologna.
Sculpture "Love"
People call this monument “Ali and Nino”, since the sculptor Tamar Kvestidze created it under the impression of the novel of the same name by Kurban Said. It is located at the entrance to the city and is moving, as every 10 minutes the figures move towards each other. When "Ali" and "Nino" meet, they become one and then move in opposite directions again.
Botanical Garden
When talking about the sights of Batumi and the surrounding area (see photo above), one cannot fail to mention the huge green area located in the village of Cape Verde. This one of the world's largest botanical gardens covers an area of 110 hectares, and was founded more than 120 years ago. The richest collection of plants growing there is distributed according to the principle of the Gardens of Babylon. In the upper tier of the park area you can see Himalayan endemics, and at the foot - the Mediterranean flora. Large areas of the Botanical Garden are dedicated to the subtropics of Transcaucasia, North American and Australian vegetation, the Mexican Hill, etc. Thus, while studying Batumi and the surrounding area, you can make a kind of mini-trip through several climatic zones of our planet.
National Museum of Adjara
This is one of the largest cultural institutions in the country, occupies a building built by architect Kakha Javakhishvili in 1949 (address: Zurab Gorgiladze St., 8). The museum presents 5 main exhibitions: ancient Georgian, Russian, Western European, Soviet and Oriental art. The pride of his collection are paintings by Russian realist artists of the 20th century.
Best and surroundings
Although there is no shortage of vacationers in the city during the holiday season, everyone can find a “place in the sun” to sunbathe and indulge in water activities.
Most Batumi beaches are pebble. The main one is located within the city. Recently it has been called in the European manner - “Batumi Beach”. It has a developed infrastructure. The beach itself stretches for 6 km. There are changing cabins, as well as rental points for sunbeds and umbrellas. There are many restaurants and cafes in the immediate vicinity of Batumi Beach. For entertainment, vacationers can enjoy banana boat rides, water skiing and catamarans. Every night there are discos hosted by guest DJs. The entrance to the water at Batumi Beach is smooth, which makes it a suitable place for families with small children.
Another popular beach, Sarapi, is located in the vicinity of Batumi. It has umbrellas and sun loungers, sofas and hammocks, as well as cafes and bars. At the same time, there is less entertainment there than on the main beach of the resort, so it is less crowded.
There are also beaches in Ureki, Gonio and Kvariati where you can go diving.
Dolphinarium
At 51 Rustaveli Street in the resort there is another entertainment venue that is definitely worth a visit, especially if you come to the resort with children. The Batumi Dolphinarium is located on the outskirts of the 6 May Park and its performances involve 8 dolphins and 4 seals. Sessions start at 16:00 and 19:00 (on Monday - only at 16:00). Ticket price is 15-20 GEL.
Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary
On Chavchavadze Street (building 25) there is one of the main Christian churches of the city. Guests of Batumi are often confused by the Gothic appearance of the cathedral. In fact, it was originally built as a church. The main decoration of the Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary is its luxurious stained glass windows.
Now you know what to see in Batumi and its surroundings in the summer, so you won’t get bored while relaxing at this resort, which is considered one of the best in Transcaucasia.
