What attracts tourists to Georgia? We have collected and systematized reviews about summer and winter vacations in this country. Why go there and what to visit, plus examples of prices in 2019 and travel tips.
Currency exchange rate: 1 Georgian lari (GEL) ≈ 23 RUB.
Georgia is located on the Black Sea coast among the Caucasus Mountains, this region is famous for its cuisine, winemaking and true hospitality. There are hundreds of architectural monuments and natural attractions, and excellent climatic conditions are conducive to recreation all year round.
There are many interesting places in the country: ancient cave cities, cathedrals, fortresses, wineries, waterfalls and, of course, beaches. Beach lovers usually choose Batumi and its suburbs. Other Georgian resorts - Ureki, Kobuleti, Makhinjauri, Gonio, Kvariati and Sarpi - are slightly behind in terms of infrastructure development. In winter, ski resorts and are popular.
The architecture of Batumi and Tbilisi is impressive: there are many new objects of the most bizarre forms and structures, at the same time, some dissonance between the glossy center of Batumi and the unkempt outskirts of the city surprises.
The undoubted advantage of rest in Georgia, according to tourists, is its availability, although there are problems with the service - even in 2019, there is a certain post-Soviet syndrome. But the people here are cordial, hospitable, many know Russian, and Georgian cuisine and wines will give travelers a lot of gastronomic delights.
Rent a car is the best way to travel! - reliable and convenient car rental service in Georgia. Choose a car according to your taste and budget - there is a wide choice. The cost of car rental is from $ 23 per day. Do you have any questions? The Russian-speaking support service will help you with everything.
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Reviews about beach holidays in Georgia
The swimming season starts in mid June and lasts until mid September. Previously, the beaches may not be ready, and the water is not yet warmed up enough.
According to reviews, tourists are most often chosen for holidays in Georgia by the sea. This is a large port with an ancient history; it is preferred by lovers of modern comfortable hotels and nightlife. There is a water park, a dolphinarium, a Ferris wheel, parks, dancing fountains and a cable car. The place is pretentious and expensive, so experienced tourists still recommend staying in the suburbs (there are cleaner beaches), and go to Batumi for entertainment and a cultural program.
Closest to Batumi is a small seaside village Gonio... The infrastructure of the village is poorly developed by modern standards, but it is a very beautiful place not far from the ancient fortress. However, as vacationers note, a carefree beach holiday can be overshadowed by the presence of a dubious contingent - truckers parked in the parking lot, or gypsies.
There is a small seaside village in Georgia By the river, which, according to reviews, is well suited for summer vacations. It is famous for its sandy beaches and relatively well-developed infrastructure: there are cafes, restaurants, attractions for children, and many inexpensive housing. Here you can combine a beach holiday with treatment: black magnetic sand relieves vascular problems, heals joints and nervous diseases. A good place for a relaxing holiday near the sea, if you're lucky, you can see dolphins. Convenient to get there, there is a railway connection. The main disadvantage is the complete lack of cultural activities and annoying mosquitoes.
V Kobuleti the set of entertainment is about the same as in Ureki, the village is a little closer to Batumi, a pebble beach. Usually families with children like to relax here - low prices. You can get here by train, but there are no attractions.
Makhinjauri located near Batumi. And although tourists do not like it because of the close location of the railway tracks to the sea, it has its own botanical garden and very beautiful nature and mountains.
Another place where, according to tourists' reviews, a good vacation in Georgia by the sea is the village Kvariati... And although the infrastructure is extremely poorly developed, there are no children's entertainment and only a couple of shops on the highway near the village, but here the cleanest sea and beautiful views. The place is ideal for secluded relaxation and diving - here no one will bother you to relax.
Sarpi- a border village near Batumi with beautiful nature and clean sea. There is a Turkish market, you can make bargain purchases. But due to the proximity to the border and the daily congestion of people at the border crossing, the resort did not become very popular.
Did you know that sometimes a ticket is cheaper than a flight and can be purchased instead of a ticket for a regular flight? At the same time, the price of the tour includes flight, accommodation, transfer, insurance and meals of your choice. Last Minute Tours to Georgia for 2019, search on the services and - they compare the offers of 120 tour operators and find the best option. You can buy a ticket online, which is very convenient.
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Winter holidays in Georgia: reviews of ski resorts
In reviews of winter vacations in Georgia in 2018-2019, tourists recommend ski resorts such as Bakuriani and Gudauri. Bakuriani has a developed infrastructure since Soviet times, there are many affordable housing, cafes and restaurants, a casino, a spa, you can ride horses. If you get bored, you can always take a train to neighboring Borjomi to drink water or swim in a thermal spring. The resort is suitable for everyone.
Gudauri considered a newer and more expensive resort, especially popular with young people. There are professional tracks and tracks for beginners. One drawback - sometimes, due to bad weather, they can block the Georgian Military Road, which is why tourists have to leave earlier so as not to miss the plane or train.
Cultural rest in Georgia
Look for interesting author's excursions on Sputnik and. Individual and group, no crowds of tourists and in Russian.
There is just a huge number of cultural monuments on the territory of the country, it is simply impossible to see them all in one trip. Sioni Cathedral, Metekhi and Anchiskhati churches, Narikala fortress, famous sulfur baths and objects of modern architecture, which do not always look appropriate, but invariably attract the interest of tourists, are very popular.
The second most visited large port city - Batumi... The famous house-museum of I.V. Stalin, in Borjomi - a Stalinist dacha in the former estate of the Romanovs.
Georgia is especially interesting for connoisseurs of ancient architecture - this is an ancient city Mtskheta with an Orthodox church of the 6th century - the Jvari monastery, there is also the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral and the ancient fortress Ananuri. The cave complexes of Uplistsikhe, David Gareji and Vardzia are unique, and in the vicinity of Kutaisi there are karst caves, in one of which dinosaur tracks were found.
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Prices in Georgia in 2019
According to the reviews of tourists, the prices for vacations in Georgia in 2019 are pleasant. Accommodation is inexpensive, so is food. You can eat in a cafe in the center of Tbilisi for 15 GEL. On the embankments and in tourist places, food is more expensive, but the portions are large everywhere, so people with a moderate appetite can easily order one dish for two. A bottle of wine costs about 10 GEL, a liter of wine on tap is half the price.
In ski resorts, the cost of a lift is from 1 to 3 GEL, an hour of skiing with an instructor is 25-50 GEL, ski rental is 5 GEL per hour.
The highest prices are traditionally in July and August, in winter - for New Year and Christmas holidays.
See how much hotels cost in Georgia in summer 2019:
| Type of | Price per day (rub.) | Example |
| Budget guesthouse in the center of Tbilisi | from 1200 ₽ |
As for the service, the opinions of tourists are slightly divided. The most fastidious found the cleaning of the hotel rooms unsatisfactory, although at the first request the flaws were eliminated by the employees. As for the cars, it is very convenient, but the Georgian driving style is not for the faint of heart, the traveler will first have to adapt to the local specifics. In addition, in the provinces, animals are often found on the roads (they are driving cattle), you also need to be prepared for this. Begging for alms repeatedly mentioned in reviews, of course, can spoil the rosy picture, but there is such a social problem in the country, and there is no getting away from it. As for the rest, rest in Georgia will bring travelers a lot of pleasure and will give a lot of vivid impressions.
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The best resorts for summer holidays in Georgia are located on the Black Sea coast of the country, the length of which is more than 100 km. The beaches here are mostly pebbly and rocky, but in some areas the coast is strewn with sand. The most comfortable and developed tourist centers are located in Adjara. For family and traditional beach holidays, the most often chosen are:
- Batumi- in one of the largest sea cities, the tourist infrastructure is being actively updated. In the coastal zone, international-class hotels, SPA-hotels and comfortable sanatoriums have been rebuilt and continue to be built. In general, over the past 20 years, Batumi has turned from a typical Soviet into a stylish modern resort with expensive restaurants, clubs and a differentiated hotel stock.
- Kobuleti- a resort area with a 12-kilometer beach surrounded by a coniferous forest, prices do not differ from Batumi, although there are slightly more offers of budget housing in the private sector in this city, which in the past was called "general's".
- Kvariati- a small village in the south of the coast with a large pebble beach, steep entry into the water and clear calm sea. This resort has the only diving center in the country.
- Sarpi- a village near the border with Turkey with a small beach equipped with paid sun loungers and umbrellas.
The village of Ureki and the adjacent beach area are famous for healing magnetic sands and healing microclimate. Pensions offering treatment and relaxation are concentrated here. In recent years, such a seaside resort in Georgia as Mtsvane Kontskhi has been of great interest. It is located on Cape Verde, a significant part of which is occupied by the Botanical Garden. Housing in the private sector is rented right on its territory.
Medical resorts of Georgia
In Georgia, access to more than 2,400 mineral springs is open; many resorts have places of occurrence of unique volcanic muds rich in iodine, bromine and lithium. Such natural resources, coupled with clean mountain air and healing climate, make Georgian sanatoriums in demand among a wide range of tourists.
The main health resort on the Black Sea is Kolkhida in Ureki. Here climatotherapy is combined with procedures using local magnetic sand, which is effective in the treatment of cerebral palsy, diseases of the musculoskeletal system and metabolism. Balneological sanatoriums in Nunisi specialize in the treatment of skin diseases. The Tskhatlubo resort in Georgia is known for its sanatoriums on mineral springs with radon water, rich in calcium, sodium and magnesium. In Sairma, the water has a low mineralization and contains a large amount of biologically active components. A similar composition is found in the mineral springs of the high-mountainous village of Lebarde. The most famous balneoclimatic resort in Georgia - Borjomi - is famous for its hydrocarbonate mineral water, which helps in the treatment of the gastrointestinal tract, respiratory and circulatory systems, gynecological and neurological diseases.
Winter resorts of Georgia
For active recreation in the winter season, such mountain resorts of Georgia as:
- Upper Svaneti- a historic area with UNESCO heritage sites and excellent skiing slopes at an intermediate level;
- Bakuriani- one of the best resorts in the Caucasus, where in the 30s a Soviet ski school was opened to train Olympians;
- Gadauri - the trails of this high-altitude village start at an altitude of over 3000 m and are ideal for freeriding, downhill skiing and slalom.
In the intimate and picturesque Mestia skiers of any skill level can ski. In the rebuilt Tetnuldi, where according to the plan 170 km long trails will be commissioned, the Zeskho mountaineering camp functions in the summer months.
Georgia is a unique country. Any trip here leaves an indelible mark on the heart. It is the ideal place for a family vacation or a vacation with friends. The gentle sea, ancient fortresses, ancient legends and magnificent Georgian cuisine - on this land it is easy to combine all the joys of a summer vacation.
How to get there and peculiarities of the visa regime
Citizens of Russia do not need a visa to visit this country, provided they have stayed in its territory for less than 90 days. Everyone entering Georgia needs to have a passport valid for at least 90 days.
There are three international airports in Georgia - Tbilisi, Kutaisi and Batumi. Air tickets to Georgia and back will cost about 11-15 thousand rubles. Batumi is located directly on the coast, in the coastal part of the country called Adjara. And from Tbilisi and Kutaisi to the sea resorts can be reached by taxi, buses or minibuses.
There are regular daily bus routes from Moscow to Tbilisi. Passengers are on the way for 30-37 hours. A round trip ticket costs 6 thousand rubles. Transit bus routes from Moscow to Yerevan also go through Tbilisi. And tickets for them are cheaper.
You can get to Georgia by taking a train or plane to Sochi. From here to Batumi it takes 5-6 hours by sea by "Comet". And the land road through Abkhazia to Georgia is now inaccessible.
Travel by long-distance train is possible only with a change through Baku (Azerbaijan). But this road turns out to be long and expensive - a round trip such a trip will cost from 14 thousand rubles.
Georgian souvenirs
Traditionally, in memory of a trip to Georgia, as well as as gifts for family and friends, they prefer to bring wine from this hospitable land. In addition, travelers love delicious gifts - excellent quality homemade cheeses, churchkhela, Svan salt or aromatic suneli hops.
Lovers of jewelry do not ignore the graceful cloisonné Georgian enamel - minankari, which has a long history. And in souvenir shops across the country you can buy beautiful homemade ceramics, patterned daggers, wallets, bags and clothes with hand-embroidered folk traditions.
Georgian cuisine
For lovers of gastronomic tourism to visit Georgia is happiness! Seaside Adjarian cuisine is bright and varied. And each resort village offers its own bouquet of tastes, shades and traditions.
The main dish of all restaurants, of course, is khinkali - Georgian dumplings with spicy meat. Everywhere, in elite restaurants and roadside taverns, Georgians bake fragrant pies with cheese - khachapuri.
And, of course, you cannot visit Georgia and not taste the traditional for this country barbecue, lobio, satsivi and ajapsandali (aromatic spicy eggplant stew). This is an especially joyous experience for housewives who love to cook themselves. After all, the secrets of someone else's cuisine cannot be learned only from cookbooks!
Batumi
Sunny seaside town is the largest resort on the Black Sea coast of Georgia. Batumi boasts a beautiful, large and well-groomed embankment that stretches for as much as 10 km. Almost along its entire length there is a dedicated bicycle path, and small cafes and shops are open to the services of those who walk.
The city is famous for its pebble beach "Batumi Beach", which has a width of about 40-50 m and stretches for 5 km. This well-groomed beach has all the infrastructure necessary for recreation: changing cabins, sun loungers, umbrellas, toilets and showers, and in the evenings, noisy discos are held in many places. The beach is also popular for families with children, since the depth of the sea near the coast is quite small here.
The resort base is large. In Batumi, you can stay in a variety of hotels. The city has expensive international hotels, chain hotels, comfortable private hotels, and small family guest houses.
Recently, Batumi has been actively developing its tourist infrastructure. And every year more than 10 new hotels for vacationers are opened here. More budgetary accommodation is offered by Batumi hostels, mini-hotels and the private sector.
In summer, at the end of July, the resort gathers thousands of people who want to visit the colorful musical festival - the Batumi Jazz Festival. During its days, incendiary swings and syncopations from the world's most famous performers are heard everywhere.
Among the local attractions that vacationers like most are the singing fountains, the Summer Theater, especially the dolphinarium, especially loved by children, the astronomical clock, the tower of the Georgian alphabet and the seaside park with a picturesque palm grove. In Batumi, there is an opportunity to visit the National Museum of Adjara and the Museum of Archeology, the Shemokmedi monastery complex and the Argo cable car, as well as make excursions to the picturesque surrounding mountain gorges and waterfalls.
Kobuleti
Kobuleti is located 20 km north of Batumi, on the Black Sea coast and is famous for its warm and humid subtropical climate. A highway and a railway line with the station of the same name passes through this city. Kobuleti is surrounded by tea plantations and orange orchards. In the local mild climate, bay leaves, bamboo and eucalyptus trees grow beautifully.
The resort town has a beautiful promenade, where there are many cafes, restaurants and souvenir shops. And in the town itself there are several banks, a market, pastry shops and homemade restaurants, as well as a large recreation park with playgrounds and fountains.
The resort business began to develop here at the beginning of the 20th century, with the opening of a small private sanatorium. Now in the summer tourist season, many guests come to the seaside town. Kobuleti small-pebble beaches, stretching for almost 12 km, are especially crowded.
There are mineral springs 2 km from Kobuleti. They have an average degree of mineralization and belong to sodium chloride thermal waters. This water is drunk for the treatment of diseases of the digestive system, metabolic disorders (diabetes and obesity), diseases of blood vessels and joints. Kobuleti water also helps with gynecological diseases, disorders of the nervous system and diseases of the skin and kidneys.
There is enough housing in Kobuleti. It can be easily booked in advance via the Internet. In this resort town, several hotels, boarding houses, mini-hotels, guest houses have been built, and you can also rent rooms and apartments in the private sector. The prices for rest in Kobuleti are not much different from those in Batumi.
Cape Verde
Many vacationers come to this resort, which has the Georgian name of Mtsvane-Kontskhi, to admire the wonderful Batumi Botanical Garden, where kiwi and bananas, palms and cypresses, bamboo and eucalyptus are grown. The village has a railway platform "Cape Zeleny" (9 km from Batumi).
The local beach is usually not crowded and the sea water is very clean. The Cape Verde coastline is extremely popular with divers. The resort is considered one of the most beautiful on the Black Sea coast of Adjara. And vacationers have been coming here for over 100 years.
There are hotels and guest houses in Cape Verde. And from private owners you can rent cheap accommodation right in the Botanical Garden, among exotic flowers and green tropical lianas. It is very convenient to live in such a secluded place. In addition, there is always the opportunity to get out for entertainment and shopping in the nearby Batumi.
Kvariati
This resort town, 14 km south of the Batumi bus station, consists of two parts. One is located above the road closer to the mountains, and the other is located near the sea. The village is connected with Batumi by city bus number 16.
Sunbathers Kvariati will delight with long and wide beaches, crystal clear sea and an excellent combination of mountain and sea air. A large highway is laid here away from the sea coast, and its noise does not bother anyone. That is why this resort is so popular with tourists.
Accommodation in Kvariati is possible without any problems, since several hotels and many guest houses have been built here, designed for a variety of tastes and financial capabilities. In addition, in the resort village you can always rent a cheap room in the private sector.
Kvariati is also famous for the fact that the only diving center in Georgia is located here, and there are excellent conditions for diving near the deep-sea coast. The diving center is located in the southern part of the local beaches, not far from the rocks. Those who wish can learn to snorkel and dive in Quadriati, as well as dive on sunken ships.
Sarpi
The resort Sarpi was built near the Georgian-Turkish border itself, 30 km south of Batumi, on the E70 highway. The sea is cleaner here than in Batumi. But the beach is quite small, about 600 m long. And it is located between the rocks and the border strip.
4 large hotels and several guest houses have been built in the village for vacationers. There are several cafes and currency exchange offices in Sarpi. This resort village is surrounded by picturesque mountains, and because of the clear sea is very popular, so it can be very busy during the high season.
By the river
Ureki is famous for its beaches with dark gray and black healing magnetic sands. It is located 60 km north of Batumi and today has become one of the most popular Georgian resorts for families with children.
The sea here is shallow, no deeper than 1.5 m, 30 m from the beach, and is beautifully warmed by the generous sun. In the resort village there is a boarding house, several hotels and guest houses. Vacationers rush to get here to soak up the local fine-grained sand, which contains magnetite and has a positive effect on the heart, joints and respiratory system.
Georgia is a very interesting and multifaceted country, the only one of all we have visited recently, which we have not been able to see even half during a whole month of rest. There are a lot of resorts, it is unrealistic to visit all of them even in a few months.
The main resorts of Georgia: what to visit first?
Georgia's "showcases" for tourists are two resorts: and. They are very tidy with lots of activities and attractions in the surrounding area and good transport links. The rest of the resorts look much more modest - poverty becomes noticeable, and sometimes even poverty. The contrast is very strong.
Short route
There are a lot of sights in Tbilisi. Only in the old center is it worth visiting the Rike Park, see the Peace Bridge, sulfur baths and a waterfall, climb to the Narikala fortress by cable car (this is a photo from there) and admire the beautiful view of the Sameba Church
Our readers would like give advice, which we missed a lot. Tbilisi is a very big city and if you really want to see it, you should hire a professional guide. It will cost approximately 140 GEL COURSE OF GEORGIAN LARI:
140 lari = 46.34 euros;
140 lari = 53.2 dollars;
140 lari = 3530.8 rubles;
140 lari = 1489.6 hryvnia;
140 lari = 119 Belarusian rubles.
from the group for a walk from morning to late evening, but you will get much more vivid impressions.
You can search for guides on our website in the section or on. We walked around the city on our own for two days, but despite a decent travel experience and good, as it seemed to us, preparation, we did not see much and did not have time during the first trip.
Batumi is Georgia's main seaside resort
Kutaisi is the old capital of Georgia. Ideal base for excursions
Ski resorts in Georgia: for winter holidays
The Caucasus Mountains are interesting not only for tourists, but also for fans of alpine skiing. The main ski resorts in Georgia are Gudauri and Bakuriani.
In addition to traditional skiing, here you can go snowboarding, freeriding, or ride a glider. Wealthy tourists can even jump from a helicopter into the virgin snow.
note
Medicine in Georgia is paid and very expensive for foreigners. Moreover, there are no good hospitals in most Georgian ski resorts - treatment usually takes place in Tbilisi.
It is categorically not recommended to go in for alpine skiing in Georgia without reliable insurance.
Gudauri - a modern and youth ski resort
Gudauri is a young and modern ski resort, which is located at, 120 kilometers from. Here you can go downhill skiing, snowboarding and even sledging. Freeride (off-piste descent) and paragliding (worth 150 GEL COURSE OF GEORGIAN LARI:
150 lari = 49.65 euros;
150 lari = 57 dollars;
150 GEL = 3783 rubles;
150 lari = 1596 hryvnia;
150 lari = 127.5 Belarusian rubles.
Course and prices may not be accurate. for 10-15 minutes of flight with an instructor).
There are no places for ice skating or cross-country skiing.
Brief information about Gudauri slopes and prices in the resort
Information about the tracks of Gudauri
- The total length of the tracks - 57 km
- Maximum slope length on the track - 7 km
- Maximum height (Mount Sadzele) - 3268 m
- Minimum altitude - 2050 m
- Maximum height difference - 1200 meters
- Many options for freeriding tracks
- Snow cover thickness - about 1.5 m
Prices for equipment rental in Gudauri
- from 30 GEL COURSE OF GEORGIAN LARI:
30 lari = 9.93 euros;
30 lari = 11.4 dollars;
30 lari = 756.6 rubles;
30 lari = 319.2 hryvnia;
Course and prices may not be accurate. per day for skis, ski poles and boots or snowboard with boots (set) - By 5 GEL COURSE OF GEORGIAN LARI:
5 lari = 1.66 euros;
5 lari = 1.9 dollars;
5 lari = 126.1 rubles;
5 lari = 53.2 hryvnia;
Course and prices may not be accurate. per day for ski goggles, gloves or helmet - Freeride skis from 50 GEL COURSE OF GEORGIAN LARI:
50 lari = 16.55 euros;
50 lari = 19 dollars;
50 lari = 1261 rubles;
50 lari = 532 hryvnia;
50 lari = 42.5 Belarusian rubles.
Course and prices may not be accurate. in a day - Lift prices depend on the number of days. One climb is worth 5 GEL COURSE OF GEORGIAN LARI:
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.
Course and prices may not be accurate., 1 day - 30 GEL COURSE OF GEORGIAN LARI:
30 lari = 9.93 euros;
30 lari = 11.4 dollars;
30 lari = 756.6 rubles;
30 lari = 319.2 hryvnia;
30 lari = 25.5 Belarusian rubles.
Course and prices may not be accurate., season ticket - 500 GEL COURSE OF GEORGIAN LARI:
500 lari = 165.5 euros;
500 lari = 190 dollars;
500 lari = 12 610 rubles;
500 lari = 5320 hryvnia;
500 lari = 425 Belarusian rubles.
Course and prices may not be accurate.
In addition to the ski slopes, the resort has several cafes, a sauna and a bowling alley. Prices are normal - an average lunch with good Georgian wine will cost about 35 GEL COURSE OF GEORGIAN LARI:
35 lari = 11.59 euros;
35 lari = 13.3 dollars;
35 lari = 882.7 rubles;
35 lari = 372.4 hryvnia;
35 lari = 29.75 Belarusian rubles.
Course and prices may not be accurate..
There is free, but not very stable WiFi near the lifts. There is also an exchange office at the resort, but the rate is usually worse than in Tbilisi.
There are no problems with accommodation in the resort: you can easily book a hotel via the Internet.
How to get to Gudauri from Tbilisi?
You can take a taxi directly from. It will cost a minimum 160 GEL COURSE OF GEORGIAN LARI:
160 lari = 52.96 euros;
160 lari = 60.8 dollars;
160 GEL = 4035.2 rubles;
160 lari = 1702.4 hryvnia;
160 GEL = 136 Belarusian rubles.
Course and prices may not be accurate., if you successfully negotiate with the taxi driver. You can save a little and simplify your life if.
It is not difficult to get there by public transport. To do this, from you need to get to the Didube bus station, and then take a minibus to Gudauri or Kazbegi (the ticket costs 8 GEL COURSE OF GEORGIAN LARI:
8 lari = 2.65 euros;
8 lari = 3.04 dollars;
8 lari = 201.76 rubles;
8 lari = 85.12 hryvnia;
Course and prices may not be accurate.). Such a trip will cost, taking into account a taxi to Didube and a ticket for a minibus about 40 GEL COURSE OF GEORGIAN LARI:
40 lari = 13.24 euros;
40 lari = 15.2 dollars;
40 lari = 1008.8 rubles;
40 lari = 425.6 hryvnia;
40 lari = 34 Belarusian rubles.
Course and prices may not be accurate. per person. If you are traveling in a large company, it makes sense to opt for a transfer.
Bakuriani - a traditional ski resort in Georgia
Bakuriani is considered the most famous ski resort in Georgia since Soviet and even Tsarist times. It is located 30 kilometers from Borjomi and 180 from. Few people know that the narrow-gauge railway between Borjomi and Bakuriani was built by the same Gustave Eiffel as the famous tower in Paris.
Unlike the trendy and youthful Gudauri, Bakuriani is suitable for families with children. In addition to skis and snowboards, you can go sledding, ice skating, snowmobiling and even horses here.
The main routes are located on Mount Kokhta. Kokhta-1, 1.5 kilometers long, is intended for experienced skiers, and Kokhta-2, about 3 kilometers long, is simply a confident skiing holidaymaker. For beginners, there is a simple track called "Plateau" about 300 meters long and with a slight incline of about 10 degrees.
There are no problems with settling in Bakuriani either. You can search for hotels, for example, on Hotellok.ru, which compares prices on all sites, including Booking.
How to get to Bakuriani from Tbilisi?
An expensive option is to take a taxi directly from. It will cost a minimum 180 GEL COURSE OF GEORGIAN LARI:
180 lari = 59.58 euros;
180 lari = 68.4 dollars;
180 GEL = 4539.6 rubles;
180 lari = 1915.2 hryvnia;
180 lari = 153 Belarusian rubles.
Course and prices may not be accurate. if you know how to bargain with taxi drivers. You can save a little, about 1000 rubles, and book a transfer in advance.
Getting there by public transport is a little more difficult. First, from you need to get to the Didube bus station, and then take a minibus to Bakuriani (if any) or Borjomi (a ticket costs about 8 GEL COURSE OF GEORGIAN LARI:
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.
Course and prices may not be accurate.). If you get to Borjomi, you still need to get to Bakuriani by taxi for 30 GEL COURSE OF GEORGIAN LARI:
30 lari = 9.93 euros;
30 lari = 11.4 dollars;
30 lari = 756.6 rubles;
30 lari = 319.2 hryvnia;
30 lari = 25.5 Belarusian rubles.
Course and prices may not be accurate., minibus for 3 GEL COURSE OF GEORGIAN LARI:
3 lari = 0.99 euros;
3 lari = 1.14 dollars;
3 lari = 75.66 rubles;
3 lari = 31.92 hryvnia;
3 lari = 2.55 Belarusian rubles.
Course and prices may not be accurate. or the narrow-gauge Borjomi - Bakuriani, which now runs only 2 times a day (at 7:15 and 10:55) and costs 1.5 GEL COURSE OF GEORGIAN LARI:
1.5 lari = 0.5 euro;
1.5 lari = 0.57 dollars;
1.5 lari = 37.83 rubles;
1.5 lari = 15.96 hryvnia;
1.5 lari = 1.28 Belarusian rubles.
Course and prices may not be accurate..
If you are traveling with a group of 3-4 people, the transfer is easier and more profitable than public transport.
Medical resorts of Georgia: recovery and healing
Every year, many people fly in to undergo treatment in Georgia. A large number of resorts in the country specialize in the treatment and prevention of various diseases. Treat here with:
- mineral waters and unique balneoclimatic conditions: in, Utsere, Sairme;
- mountain air: in Kiketi, Kojori, Tsagveri, Jama;
- unique high-mountainous climate: in Bakuriani, Shovi and Bakhmaro;
- sea air and magnetic sands: in, Ureki and Kobuleti.
Prices for treatment in Georgia remain one of the lowest in the near abroad. The room can be rented from 30 GEL COURSE OF GEORGIAN LARI:
30 lari = 9.93 euros;
30 lari = 11.4 dollars;
30 lari = 756.6 rubles;
30 lari = 319.2 hryvnia;
30 lari = 25.5 Belarusian rubles.
Course and prices may not be accurate. per day, and a weekly course of treatment in a good sanatorium will cost about 1000 GEL COURSE OF GEORGIAN LARI:
1000 lari = 331 euros;
1000 lari = 380 dollars;
1,000 lari = 25,220 rubles;
1000 lari = 10640 hryvnia;
1000 lari = 850 Belarusian rubles.
Course and prices may not be accurate..
Borjomi is the most famous medical resort in Georgia
The most famous healing resort in Georgia is considered to be the most famous in the post-Soviet space. It is famous for its unique mineral water, mountain climate, which has a good effect on health, and useful sulfur pools in the open air (analogous, where housing prices are slightly lower and go to Borjomi.
Advantages of treatment in Borjomi
- Beneficial mountain climate, very beautiful nature
- The most famous mineral water in the CIS - the effect of self-hypnosis has not yet been canceled
- Outdoor sulfur pools
- Beautiful National Park and Cable Car
- Narrow gauge railway in Bakuriani, laid through the forest
- Convenient tourist information centers
Cons of treatment in Borjomi
- Housing prices are higher during the high tourist season than at other resorts
- Most of the taps with mineral water have become private since 2014 - you have to go to the city park
- Not all Georgians consider Borjomi the most useful water in Georgia. Many prefer Nabeglavi, Sairma and Likani
Bakuriani - alpine resort with healthy air
Near Borjomi, about 30 kilometers along a narrow gauge railway, there is the world famous Georgian ski resort Bakuriani. Few people know that Bakuriani is also a well-known medical and prophylactic resort, where diseases of the upper respiratory tract, for example, bronchial asthma, are treated with the help of intense ultraviolet radiation and clean mountain air.
The resort is very popular for the prevention of colds in children - the air here is very clean and transparent, in the vicinity there are many coniferous trees, mainly spruce and fir.
Bakuriani is also interesting for tourists - you can enjoy not only excellent mountain landscapes, but also visit the local botanical garden, Lake Tabatskuri and the Tzratskaro pass.
Ureki - treatment with magnetic sands and unique air
Thanks to the unique black magnetic sands on Magnetiti Beach, Ureki has become the most famous and efficient health resort on the Georgian seaside. In local sanatoriums, diseases of the musculoskeletal system, joints, osteochondrosis, the consequences of severe fractures, problems of the circulatory and nervous systems, and various diseases of the respiratory tract are treated.
resorts of Adjara have been famous for a long time. Almost every town along the seaside is a world famous and popular resort, famous for its own specific feature.
Let us dwell in more detail on several of them: Batumi, Chakvi, Ureki, Kobuleti, Shekvetili, Gonio, Sarpi.
Batumi - the star of the first magnitude among the beach resorts in Georgia
If you are in Georgia for the first time, then it is best to start the beach season with an acquaintance with the capital of Adjara. What is there just not!
Fashionable hotels, luxurious restaurants, concert halls, a breathtaking panorama of the coast, a great variety of attractions and entertainment, a cable car, a Ferris wheel, a magnificent Primorskaya Boulevard, shady alleys, dancing fountains, boat trips on the sea, a dolphinarium, night discos.
The advantages of Batumi can be listed for a long time, it is a beautiful city with excellent local cuisine and the most magnificent Georgian wines, a lot of offers of interesting excursions and educational trips.
The tourist infrastructure of Batumi is well developed and is ideal for tourists with a wide variety of needs.
Batumi beach is large-pebbled, provided with umbrellas with sun loungers, showers and changing cabins, an excellent option for those who are not quite comfortable on sandy beaches. Searching for Batumi Beach will not be difficult, just come to Primorsky Boulevard and choose a better spot along the coast. The total length of the beach reaches 7 kilometers, width - about 30 - 55 m, the beach stretches literally along the entire city, it is not difficult to get here.
The city beach is carefully cleaned every morning, despite the fact that it is completely free. To services of tourists - jet skis, skis, catamarans and "bananas".
Chakvi
A small resort town in the middle of the road between Batumi and Kobuleti, not far from Cape Verde, where the Batumi Botanical Garden is located (population - 8 thousand).
Chakvi is connected with other cities of Georgia by railway and bus service. The resort is located in a picturesque natural place, in an ecologically clean area, it is literally buried in greenery. Quiet environment creates a unique coziness for a relaxing pastime, however, night discos and clubs, bars, bowling and billiards also work here.
This charming resort has been widely known since Soviet times, and even now it continues to be built up with luxury hotels.
For many, the name of the resort is associated with tea, it is called the capital of Georgian tea and it is no coincidence: you can see huge tea plantations nearby. Tourists are also impressed by the lush eucalyptus grove (scares away mosquitoes and midges), bamboo forests, Japanese tangerine plantations, and beautiful flower gardens.
Chakvi beach is pebbly, the cost of renting sun loungers and umbrellas is symbolic, there are even specially designated places for "wild" recreation with tents.
By the river
It is famous for its healing magnetic sands (it includes a natural mineral - magnetite), and if you are not embarrassed by their dark color, practical dark gray, then in addition to a comfortable beach holiday, you will receive absolutely free wellness procedures .
The structure of the magnetic sand is quite fine, but it is quite pleasant to the touch, but such a neighborhood is not desirable for a mobile phone and a camera - put them in a bag so as not to spoil it.
The beachfront strip is quite wide, which is quite convenient for a comfortable stay, even in high season.
From Soviet times, old boarding houses of all-Union significance have been preserved on the first line, but now they restored and have attractive and a neat look, each room has air conditioning.
In Ureki, there are a lot of mini-hotels, guest houses (guest houses), new modern hotels and restaurants, just rooms for rent, there are places for car camping - a vacation for any budget is possible.
There are no problems with renting an apartment, even in high season. The infrastructure is still underdeveloped, and it is quite difficult to find places with WI-FI, but every year the situation is improving more and more.
Nice multicolored minibuses with an open body drive along the streets of the town, which is very convenient for moving. There are children's attractions in the town, which deliver a whole bunch of delight for the kids. Comparing Kobuleti and Ureki for holidays with small children, Ureki is optimal, since the entrance to the sea is shallower here. Ureki is located north of the Shekvetili resort, in the vicinity of Poti.
Kobuleti resort
One of the most popular in Georgia, in second place in importance after Batumi, it is optimal for almost everyone:
individual vacationers who have come to get the maximum experience, families with children, VIP clients who prefer a comfortable stay in luxury hotels, young people who love noisy companies, nightlife and partying, as well as extreme lovers.
The town itself is quite modest in terms of population - about 20 thousand inhabitants, and there are not so many cafes and bars here, but in Kobuleti you have a great opportunity to taste a variety of delicious dishes of national cuisine at quite tolerable prices.
Tourists note the purity of the beaches and sea water, the beach here is small-pebble, which is a special pleasure when walking barefoot, in some places large and small pebbles are mixed with sand, which is very unusual. The water near the coast warms up perfectly and you get the feeling of the effect of fresh milk, splashing in such is a real bliss.
In Kobuleti there is a fairly good amusement park, children will find it quite - so interesting here. Kobuleti is replete with cute colorful houses and mini-hotels, even old panel houses began to be painted with all the colors of the rainbow, which noticeably transforms the city for the better.
Evergreen pines rustle along the shore in a light breeze, creating a pleasant and mild healing climate. Recommend here get well cores.
Be sure to take a walk in the Kintrishi and Mtirala National Parks in the vicinity of Kobuleti, as well as visit the Kobuleti Nature Reserve.
Shekvetili
"Ordered" literally means a resort place that is significantly different from other popular holiday destinations.
Mother, nature, as if specially singled him out and endowed him with her own flavor.
- Firstly, the beach here is sandy, in Georgia these are not often found, moreover, it has special healing qualities (useful for people with various diseases of the joints), it is believed that the sands are magnetic.
- Secondly, the beach is surrounded by a pine forest.
The Shekvetili resort disposes for a family vacation with children, many hotels are located literally just a couple of meters from the sea.
What an incredible pleasure it is - every evening to sit on the balcony and enjoy the sea sunsets for an infinitely long time, burrow into the soft sand and find pleasure in the cool shade of the pine trees.
The tourist infrastructure is not too developed - this is not a place for incendiary parties and youth get-togethers, in this place calm and restless rest reigns. Shekvetili is located about halfway between Batumi and Poti.
Gonio
A small resort village within 10 km from Batumi, famous for its legendary fortress and beautiful beach.
A great place for those who want to take a break from the hustle and bustle of weekdays and enjoy a quiet and relaxing weekend away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
The Batumi people themselves often prefer to go here. Of course, for lovers of parties and noisy night life here will boring.
Beach Goniolocated Total only v one and a half kilometers from Gonio- Apsaros fortresses. That's why, if you come here v day off day, then can combine inspection Attraction (fortresses) and beach recreation.
WITH every year here appears all more new hotels, there is even own Seaside boulevard, but while what his it is forbidden compare with Batumi.
The main thing dignity the beach Gonio – purity nautical water, river Chorokhi (how this is can observe v Batumi), not reduces transparency water. Beach Gonio large—pebble, but To so peculiarities can quickly get used to, also can take for rent chaise longue with umbrella.
Track separates line the beach from residential parts settlement, therefore if stop v guesthouse, on the way To the sea have to cross over drive through part. V Gonio No such big influx vacationers, how v Batumi, v this and consists his big a plus – enough many free places on the beach.
Sparkling sea, warm water, affectionate Sun, chill breeze, scenic the mountains with waterfalls – here what you expects v Gonio.
Sarpi
Received confession how most clean Beach on all over Black Sea coast Georgia. This small resort town Adjara located Total only v 20 —ti kilometers from Batumi. That's why here often come on weekend from others cities Adjara, including the very the capital.
Length the beach is about 0 ,5 km, width reaches 100 m, what quite comfortable. Beach Sarpi, how and big part Georgian beaches, pebble. Scientists explain phenomenon purity themes, what near Batumi proceeds stormy mountain river Chorokhi, which certain way influences on transparency nautical water, a here near Sarpi passes marine flow with parties Turkey, what and defines the main way Colour and purity waters near shores settlement Sarpi.
Per summer sea water OK warms up, so way, she and clean, and warm. Youth delivers huge pleasure jump with rocks v water.
V Sarpi often come amateurs diving, hereworks, perhaps, the only one on Georgian territory diving—Centre.
Beach detached from residential parts settlement track interstate messages. by the way, here passes state the border Georgia – Turkey, she as if divides town in half, line the beach rests v control—throughput paragraph.
Sarpi enough quiet town, and intended he for measured beach recreation and enjoyment mountain landscapes and waterfalls, unmatched beauty solar dawns and sunsets, noisy club life here not developed, but there is some bustle, conditioned proximity boundaries. Beach Sarpi equipped umbrellas with sun loungers, here to you will comfortable.
