The capital of Adjara, Batumi, is the main resort town of Georgia, which always welcomes guests with pleasure. Every year, thousands of tourists from Europe, Russia and neighboring Caucasian countries come here to bask on the beautiful beaches, have fun in the best nightclubs and taste the world-famous wines. In this article we will talk about what the capital of Adjara is famous for, about its attractions and entertainment.
How to get to Batumi?
For Russians who want to spend their holidays in this wonderful city, the easiest way to get to it is by plane from Moscow. The flight time will take only two and a half hours plus a taxi ride from the airport. For those who want to save money, we recommend getting to the city by public transport.
If you plan to fly from another city in Russia or the CIS, then be prepared for transfers. So, you can fly to Tbilisi, and then go on another plane or train to the end point of your trip. In addition, you can easily get from other cities of the country by minibuses or scheduled buses.
Batumi Hotels
Like any big city, the capital of Adjara provides its guests with many accommodation options. However, most of all here are small family-type hotels, where tourists can get a minimum set of services. If you are used to receiving the highest level of service in hotels, then you can go straight to one of the five-star hotels, famous for their high standards. Here you will be offered comfortable rooms with comfortable furniture, air conditioning, TV, telephone and safe. There are restaurants, cafes, swimming pools, spas and fitness centers for guests. If you come on vacation with a child, the hotel administration will offer you, if necessary, the services of a qualified babysitter.
Beaches
The residents and guests of Batumi call the central city beach in the Western manner Batumi Beach. This is the most popular place in the city on hot summer days, and therefore there is absolutely nowhere to turn around. Nevertheless, the infrastructure here is well developed: there are many restaurants and cafes for vacationers.
If you prefer secluded beaches, then you have a direct road to the suburbs - to the beaches of Gonio and Kvariati. After swimming enough in the gentle sea, you can change the situation and go to the local water park. Here, among other things, you will find five pools with different waves. While the men conquer the steep slides, the ladies can have a great time at the local spa or enjoy a real soapy massage, which will be given to them by a high-class specialist who came fromTurkey. The capital of Adjara will not make guests bored on warm summer evenings, as the best DJs of the planet work on its beach discos.
Cafes and restaurants
As you know, tourists are delighted with the cuisine that Adjara offers its guests. The capital (Batumi) is famous for its excellent establishments, which employ the best chefs and culinary experts.
Local cafes and restaurants offer a wide range of fish dishes, dairy products, spicy sauces and all kinds of snacks. Connoisseurs of local recreation recommend tourists to dine and taste local wine in an establishment opposite the picturesque Sanapiro harbor. They also claim that you will never know the taste of national cuisine if you do not taste Adjarian khachapuri. This boat-shaped pie is baked with pastry and a cheese and egg filling. You can try this dish not only in the famous restaurants of the city, but also in the mass of eateries scattered along the streets of Batumi.
In addition to the traditional dishes that Adjara is famous for, the capital (Batumi) offers guests delicacies from other regions of Georgia. First of all, you should try kebabs, lobio and satsivi.
Sights and excursions
Those who are not accustomed to basking under the hot sun on the beach all their vacations will certainly be interested in the rich excursion program offered by hospitable Adjara. Batumi has many interesting places that every curious tourist should visit. First of all, you should inspect the ruinsGonio Fortress (12 kilometers south of the city), once the stronghold of the Roman Empire, and then Byzantium. After that, you can visit local museums where you will learn everything about the biography of Stalin, see the collection of paintings by Pirosmani and Akhvlediani, study the glorious history of Batumi, and also get acquainted with the collection of works by European and Russian masters of the 19th-20th centuries.
The Batumi Botanical Garden will amaze you with an abundance of green spaces brought from all over the world, and will help you hide from the summer heat in the shade of its famous trees. Architecture lovers will not be indifferent to the Orta Jame Mosque, built in the 19th century. It is famous for the fact that it is decorated with beautiful examples of Arabic calligraphy. You will also be interested in numerous Catholic, Orthodox and Armenian churches of the city. Of the modern architectural landmarks, we can single out Europe Square with its amazing singing fountains and the steel monument to Medea.
What will Adjara (Batumi) leave in memory?
Holidays in this wonderful country will come to an end sooner or later. What to bring with you from Georgia as a keepsake? Souvenirs of all kinds you can buy in one of the many shops located along the city's waterfront. If you decide to impress your friends and acquaintances with quality gifts, then you should visit one of the specialized souvenir shops located in the city center. For fruits, various little things and vivid impressions, go to the Batumi market. If you want to stay onplace all the variety of goods, then you should appear there early and stay until lunch.
Before heading home, be sure to visit one of the specialized wine shops and buy a couple of bottles of Saperavi and Kindzmarauli. Don't forget to take a couple of liters of real homemade wine with you, bought on the recommendation of good friends.
