The mountainous region of Georgia has long been famous for its natural beauty and the hospitality of the locals. Adjara is not only a relaxing holiday on the beaches, but also exciting trips to its surroundings. If tourists get tired of carelessly sunbathing, then they go to miraculous sights, which are rich in a corner surrounded by greenery.
Makhuntseti Waterfall is the pride of local residents
The resort part of Georgia, hiding a huge number of natural monuments, rightfully deserves special attention. When it comes to the most beautiful corners of Adjara, the undisputed leader in visiting is the large-scale Makhuntseti waterfall, located near Batumi, in the village of Keda. The most picturesque place delights all guests of the region.
Popular corner with tourists
Hidden in the shade of trees, the delightful Makhuntseti waterfall will surprise its guests in spring, when it looks like a real giant, taking strength from nature itself, and its roar drowns out all other sounds. The popular place fascinates with amazing beauty, and the splashes sparkling under the bright sun, into which the miracle of Adjara breaks, play with fantastic modulations. It is impossible to take your eyes off the amazing picture of an ice avalanche falling down, as if consisting of silvery threads.
On a hot day, hundreds of thousands of small sprays cool the air, rising high above the ground. During the flood, the waterfall of Makhuntseti (Batumi) is especially beautiful: the misty haze that envelops the main jewel of the resort creates a mysterious atmosphere, and brilliant reflections, playing with diamond sparks, captivate with their tenderness. From the unique masterpiece of nature, anyone can be speechless.
Natural pool with healing water
Adjarian pearl is amazing with absolutely clear water falling from a height of almost 20 meters into the gorge, forming a stormy mountain river.
At the bottom there is a stone bowl, which for many centuries was hollowed out in the rock by the Makhuntseti waterfall. Tourists swim with pleasure in the unique pool created by nature in summer. The water has a rejuvenating effect, but be aware that it is very cold here, so people with poor he alth should be careful.
Arched bridges built by ancient masters
Next to the waterfall, a 10-minute walk from it, there is a well-preserved arched bridge over the swift river Adzharistskali. Historians have found out that one of the largest structures in Adjara appeared between the 11th and 12th centuries, by order of Queen Tamara. Descendantsthey wonder how workers without special tools built a crossing consisting of stones fastened with cement mortar, and without a single support. The special accuracy of the calculations of the ancient masters and the strength of the structure are striking.
On the territory of the autonomous republic there are more than twenty bridges, the construction of which was due to the strategically important designation of the region of Georgia, located at the crossroads of the main trade routes. Compact and sturdy, they blend harmoniously with the landscape and are incredibly comfortable to use in mountainous areas.
Man-made monument of Adjara
The aesthetically attractive Queen Tamara Bridge, as the locals called it, has undergone several renovations over the years, as evidenced by new rows of rock blocks that differ not only in size, but also in the way they are laid.
The length of the structure, which can withstand a weight of up to seven tons, is 28 meters, and the height of the arch is six. A moss-covered sample of stone Georgian architecture is fraught with many mysteries that excite specialists. Here you can feel the greatness of the ancestors who built a reliable bridge, which has become one of the main historical monuments of Adjara. And to this day it excites the imagination of the guests of the most beautiful corner of Transcaucasia who came to admire the mountain landscapes.
Outdoor recreation
After visiting the natural sights of Adjara, hungry tourists will be able to taste delicious national cuisine and taste homemade wine in a nearby cafe on a freshair. In the established openwork gazebos, where the bewitching sounds of a waterfall are heard, it is so nice to relax in the shade and enjoy the coolness.
How to get there?
You can get to the murmuring miracle by any minibus that goes towards the small village of Keda. The trip will not take more than 30 minutes, and in the right place, tourists will be met by signs indicating how to find the Makhuntseti waterfall (Batumi) and an ancient bridge built by unknown builders.
Journey to the real treasures of Georgian nature will bring a lot of positive emotions and will be remembered forever. The attractive aura of these places fills with energy, forcing tourists to return to a picturesque corner, in which, like nowhere else, unity with the outside world is felt.
