Georgia, which is comfortably located among the mountain peaks of the Caucasus near the Black Sea itself, can offer tourists many places where you can enjoy the beauties of nature, swim in the warm sea, walk mountain trails, fully breathing the clean air of the Caucasus. It should be noted that Georgian resorts are not only wonderful Black Sea beaches, but also numerous ski resorts, comfortable resorts, boarding houses, health-improving and tourist centers.
We will also go to the Caucasus to fully experience the charm and splendor of Georgian sea and ski resorts, plunging into the enchanting natural landscapes of Georgia.
And at the very bottom of the page you can find a map of Georgia, on which all the resorts mentioned in our article are marked.
Sea resorts
Naturally, being on the Black Sea coast, Georgia is primarily famous for its sea resorts and wonderful beaches, the description and photos of which we will present.
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Shekvetili
Photo: Paragraph Resort & Spa Shekvetili
One of the most striking and attractive tourist destinations, the Shekvetili seaside resort is located on a five-kilometer coastal strip in the Guria region.
Pine forests approach directly to the sea, and only a narrow strip of beach separates them from the water. The synthesis of sea and mountain air makes the resort a unique holiday destination.
In addition to the wonderful nature, Shekvetili is famous for its developed infrastructure, including comfortable hotels, restaurants, cafes, playgrounds and shops. Perfect for families with children.
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Kobuleti
A small, but cozy seaside resort in Adjara invites tourists to swim in the gentle waves on their wonderful beaches, and to stay in comfortable hotels and pensions.
In the photo: the ruins of an ancient Byzantine fortress
Quiet and calm, even in the days of the Georgian SSR it was considered the best of the resorts of the entire Black Sea coast of the USSR. A ten-kilometer strip of the beach alternates with pebbles and sand, and the entry into the water is gentle and comfortable.
The resort is growing, and every year it is visited by an increasing number of tourists. But if we talk about comfort, then the Horizon boarding house in the resort of Kobuleti is especially popular among vacationers.
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Anaklia
The once abandoned coastal zone in a short period of time was transformed into a resort that meets high international standards.
The Georgian authorities spared no money, and the Spanish architect drew up a project according to which a wonderful resort town grew on the Black Sea. Developed infrastructure, direct roads, friendly service are the main advantages of this vacation spot.
European hotel buildings blend in perfectly with the subtropical landscape of the Georgian coast. Anaklia is one of a kind among Georgian holiday destinations, which is famous for its dry climate.
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Kvariati
Not far from the Georgian-Turkish border sheltered the long and wide beaches of the resort town of Kvariati. There are no luxury hotels, and their services for accommodation are provided mainly by local residents of the private sector.
The water in this part of Georgia is crystal clear, which attracts not only many tourists, but also lovers of extreme water sports, as it is the only diving center in the country that works here.
In addition, vacationers have a choice - to settle near the sea, or rent a house in the mountainous part of a unique resort.
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Sarpi
Another wonderful resort near the Turkish border offers vacationers a diverse range of leisure and entertainment. A small beach is surrounded by cliffs, and its eastern edge rests on the state border.
You can settle in his four hotels, as well as take advantage of rental houses, which are rented in large quantities by local residents. In addition, a network of restaurants and cafes is developed here, and in shops you can buy not only products, but also souvenirs.
Sapri's only drawback is the busy motorway passing very close to the beach and hotels.
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Chakvi
From May to October, the resort invites to its beaches in a mild subtropical climate near the town of Chakvi. It is here that the largest selection of entertainment.
But lovers of a quiet, so to speak, “wild” vacation will find here many places on the coast where you can put up a tent, and sit in the evening by the fire.
The beaches are mostly pebble, but you can also find places where the beaches are strewn with sand interspersed with small shell rock.
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Mtsvane Kontskhi
By a kind of rock that protrudes far into the sea, this resort is also called Cape Verde. Arriving here, you can fully enjoy the picturesque nature, clean air, and swim in the gentle waters of the warm sea.
You can visit the Botanical Garden, where rare species of exotic plants grow, and even grow kiwi and bananas. In addition, right on its territory you can rent a house.
This quiet place is suitable for those travelers and tourists who want to relax in peace from the bustle of the city and completely immerse themselves in the world of pristine nature.
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Batumi
The time has come to introduce the main Black Sea resort of the Caucasian state with the heady flavor of young Georgian wine and the charming atmosphere of an eternal holiday.
The capital of Adjara can rightfully be considered a symbol of modern Georgia, and can offer a variety of leisure activities for people of all ages. In addition to leisure, tourists are attracted by the glorious history of the region and architectural monuments that are in the city and its environs.
Holidays in Batumi will remain in the memory of pleasant and warm memories, like the Black Sea itself.
Balneological resorts
All over the world, Georgia is famous for its unique natural resources, in which comfortable balneological and mud treatment resorts were equipped. Since ancient times, such resorts have been used by local peoples for treatment and general strengthening of the body.
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Sairme
55 km. from Kutaisi in picturesque places of the historical region of Imereti at an altitude of just over 900 m. above the sea is a balneological resort with a wonderful climate.
It is based at the confluence of several rivers, and its name translates as "Deer Place", as these animals came down here to a watering place. The clean air is provided by coniferous and deciduous forests, in the greenery of which the Sairme buildings and medical buildings are buried.
He has four types of water that are used to treat the digestive system and in case of metabolic dysfunction.
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Tskaltubo
The oldest balneological resort in Georgia has been known since the 7th century, and today it is one of the most popular medical resorts in the Caucasus. Water in Tskhaltubo has unique chemical and mineral properties and is used in the treatment of a wide range of diseases.
Today, after the reconstruction, Tskhaltubo becomes the leading medical center of the Caucasus, providing various services. Among the unique services, one can note the unique thermal baths, as well as excursions to the most beautiful karst caves.
Once it was a favorite place for treatment and relaxation of the leader of the peoples Joseph Stalin.
In the photo: Motsameta Monastery - one of the attractions of Tskhaltubo
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Borjomi
Perhaps the most famous mineral resort in Georgia, largely due to the unique healing properties of the water that has spread from these mountainous places around the world.
Borjomi is located in the picturesque mountain gorge of the Samtskhe-Javakheti region at an altitude of 800 m above sea level. This source has a glorious history. Locals from ancient times knew about its existence, but for many years it was abandoned, and only in 1850 the first alleys of the park were broken here.
Source water cures diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, kidneys, calms and improves the overall tone of the body.
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Nunisi
A small medical resort located in the Kharagaul district. From all sides it is surrounded by forests that create a unique microclimate, and healing springs make this mountainous area truly magical.
Water, which has no world analogues, has an increased alkalinity and is used to treat and prevent multiple diseases. And Georgian cosmetologists have long noticed that water can be used as a cosmetic product, because it improves skin color and hair quality.
According to legend, the source of Nuninsi was personally discovered by King David the Builder, and the Georgian soldiers wounded in the battle were cured by plunging into its waters.
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Akhtala
A unique mud resort located in a subtropical climate 120 kilometers east of Tbilisi.
The climate in this eastern part of the country is milder than in other regions. Humidity is low, and the average annual temperature does not fall below one degree Celsius. Mud baths will cure diseases of the musculoskeletal system, gynecological problems.
Historical documents of the 17th century also wrote about the healing properties of these muds, and today they come here to recover from all corners of the globe.
Ski resorts
Starting from the middle of the XIX century, Georgia began to actively develop a new type of winter recreation in world tourism. Georgian ski resorts are quite comfortable, and recent decades have become popular among lovers of skiing from the mountain slopes of the whole world.
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Bakuriani
Georgian ski resort Bakuriani is one of the oldest ski resorts in the Caucasus. It was founded at the end of the XIX century. Today, an amazing resort can offer tourists many types of recreation: from the simple contemplation of mountain peaks and unique coniferous forests to extreme descent on the ski slopes.
Located near the springs of Borjomi with its healing water, Bakuriani fell into the attention of the imperial family, and Nicholas II made the village his Caucasian residence.
This is a very popular place in Georgia for the whole family to relax, because here you can go not only for skiing, but also for ice skating, snowboarding, book a horse or take a walk with a tour of local attractions.
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Gudauri
But Gudauri is the youngest ski resort in the Caucasus, equipped with the latest technology, the most modern winter resort, located on the southern slopes of the Greater Caucasus Mountain Range.
From December to April, you can enjoy the sparkling snow-capped peaks of the mountain peaks, mild climate, and professional service.
The mountains close the Georgian ski resort of Gudauri from icy winds, and reasonable prices and comfort will pleasantly surprise the most experienced tourist.
Mountain climatic
Such resorts can not be found in other parts of the Earth. It is in Georgia, high in the mountains, that these resorts, unique in their services, are located, the number of vacationers in which is growing from year to year.
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Abastumani
One of the few resorts in the world that, when visiting, will cure not only the body, but also the soul. And it is located among the mountain forests of the Adigen region, in a quiet and picturesque part of Georgia.
After the brother of Nicholas II did not receive a cure during his stay in these places, the resort area around the village of Abastumani was forgotten for a long time. Only in 1932 did the Soviet government again pay attention to a wonderful corner of nature and revived the resort.
Currently, it is a chic European-class resort area, with modern hotels, restaurants and cafes.
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Mtskheta
A cult place for every Georgian, the ancient capital of the state, is famous not only for its glorious history, but also for its wonderful clean air. Staying in these beautiful places will leave only positive emotions and unforgettable memories.
The city is comfortably located on a mountain plateau hanging over the confluence of two turbulent mountain streams - Aragvi and Kura. The healing air is simply intoxicating with its purity, saturated with the aromas of mountain herbs.
Here you can enjoy the magnificent culture of the medieval era, touching the history of the ancient state of the Caucasus.
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Akhalkalaki
The city, located in the historical region of Samtskhe-Javakheti, and being its administrative center, is famous for its unique surroundings, strewn with alpine meadows, as well as mineral springs.
In this high mountain region, despite its great height, it is easy to breathe, and mineral water is useful in every way, it can cure many diseases.
The region is also famous for its unique monument of ancient architecture, carved into the mountain cliffs of the medieval city of Vardzia.
It is impossible to convey all the beauty and splendor of Georgian beaches and resorts with simple descriptions and photographs. It is better to find time to come, and make sure, as they say, live.
In conclusion, we note that the Georgian people are one of the most hospitable in the world, and once you visit you will not be able to leave the house without tasting the magnificent Georgian wine, and without tasting the wonderful fruits grown by the caring and hardworking hands of the Georgian people. In addition, the owner will generously give the guest on the track gifts of fertile Georgian land.