The main seaside resort of Georgia and part-time the capital of Adjara Batumi intoxicates like new wine. It is the most international city in the country. Anyone who was in Batumi in the distant Soviet times will not recognize him now. A lot of money has been invested in the development of the city's tourism infrastructure. And the efforts were not in vain. Batumi surprises with ultra-modern hotels, beautiful embankments, and first-class service. But there is still a lot of hoary antiquity left in this city, which only attracts travelers. And what beaches in Batumi! Anyone who remembers the placers of small pebbles calcined by the sun will surely feel nostalgic for them on winter days. But the beaches in Batumi have also changed. They have become even more beautiful. Now you can enjoy water sports on them. And in a sea as clear as a tear it is good to go diving. In this article, we will look at the coast of the capital of Adjara.
Georgia, Batumi, beach
To be honest: in summer, tourists come to resorts for the sake of the sun andseas. Yes, and it is difficult to overcome your laziness in the heat to go see the historical and cultural sights of Batumi. But you can enjoy young wine and Georgian cuisine regardless of the season. So, this article is for lovers of passive, "seal" rest. Here we will study the question: what are the best beaches in Batumi? It is not easy to answer it. After all, everyone has different preferences. But there is one beach that will satisfy all requests. It will be good here for divers, families with small children, glamorous beauties, and lovers of fun holidays near the water. You will be surprised, but this is a city beach, which is now called Batumi Beach in the American manner. Let's take a closer look at this coastline.
Five reasons to choose Batumi Beach
City beach is very long. It stretches along the sea for seven kilometers. In addition, the coastal strip of pebbles is quite wide - thirty meters. This avoids crowds even in high season. Batumi Beach - municipal, free. This is another reason to choose it over others. Since Batumi Beach stretches along the entire waterfront of the city, it is easy to get to it - no matter where you live. The beach infrastructure is well developed here. In any part you can find rental of sun loungers, deck chairs and umbrellas, which cost from two to four lari. The same can be said about nutrition. Intrusive food peddlers are not allowed here, but there are as many cafes on the embankment as you wish, and the prices in them differ little from those in the city. The beach is carefully cleaned: neither in the water nor on the pebbles you will see garbage. The entry into the water is very gentle, which is good for small swimmers.
Evening Batumi Beach
We mentioned that the city beach will appeal to all categories of vacationers. Indeed, its length naturally divides it into three zones. The center can be very crowded. But also fun! Catamarans, "bananas", water skiing and parachutes - all entertainment is at your service. Do you want peace and tranquility? Walk a hundred or two meters in the direction of the new boulevard. This area also has everything you need for a quality holiday (beach equipment rental, changing cabins, showers, toilets, first-aid post), but there are much fewer people. And at the very end of the city embankment, a zone has been created for those who like to roast bones on large stones and sunbathe in relative seclusion. When guidebooks praise the beaches of Batumi, photos often show parties on the shore, at the very edge of the water. Every summer evening, discos are really arranged with the participation of the most famous DJs in the world. The most popular places on Batumi Beach are Coordinates 41/41, Prozac and Tarabua.
Green Cape
This Batumi beach, popular with residents of the city, is located near the Botanical Garden. You can get to it by minibus number 31 (the fare costs sixty tetri). The bus leaves from the Boni market, and you need to go to the final stop. To the left of the main entrance to the Botanical Garden there is a paved path to the sea. You need to go three hundred meters - and you are on Cape Verde. This beach is small but very cozy. Flowers from the Botanical Garden impregnatethe air with its fragrance. The highlight of the beach is greenish, like an emerald, water. And, of course, the proximity of the Botanical garden, where it is pleasant to spend time on a hot afternoon. There are enough cafes nearby, and the prices in them are no different from the average in the city.
Gonio
This Batumi beach is eight kilometers away from the capital of Adjara. They can be easily overcome by city bus number 101 (leaving the center) or by taxi for twenty lari. The highlight of the beach is the presence of a historical landmark. You can come to the Gonio-Apsros fortress on an excursion, and only then go down any of the paths to the sea. The beach infrastructure in the resort village is much less than in Batumi Beach. On weekdays, the nearest neighbor will be tens of meters away from you. Gonio beach is free, but there are sunbeds and umbrellas for rent. There is a bit of coarse pebbles here, but this is the only negative. And there are a lot of pluses: desertedness, recreation infrastructure, the cleanest sea and coast.
Kvariati
If you move further south from Gonio, then fifteen kilometers from the capital of Adjara, you can get to another Batumi beach. Kvariati is a satellite village. Therefore, there is all the necessary beach infrastructure. Many vacationers go to Kvariati, although many of the hotels there are located on a hillside. What attracts the beach in the resort village? First, the pebbles turn into sand here. Secondly, the only diving center in Georgia is located here. Thirdly, the restaurant is right on the beach. Fourth,entertainment on the water for children and adults. And, most importantly, Kvariati has retained the charm of a provincial Georgian village. Therefore, the coast is very clean and prices are low.
Sarpi
From Kvariati to this village, if you wish, you can walk along the edge of the sea. Only those who have a foreign passport with them can follow. Sarpi is bisected by the border. There is nothing special to see on the Turkish side, and on the Georgian side there is a very beautiful pebble beach. It is surrounded by rocks, and one even sticks out of the water - you can dive from it. The infrastructure of Sarpi as a border point is very developed: there are ATMs, shops, etc. The journey by taxi will take only fifteen minutes, but will cost about fifteen dollars. On the minibus, you will spend more than half an hour on the road, but spend $ 1. There are enough hotels in Sarpi for every taste. The prices there are moderate: for two hundred dollars you can live in a double room for a week. An order of magnitude less will have to pay for guest houses. Fans of quiet and measured rest go to Sarpi.
Ureki
All the beaches of Batumi are called pebbly. Except for one - Ureki. True, it is located fifty kilometers from the capital of Adjara. But they just need to be overcome to see this sand. It is black, but this is not its main highlight. The beaches of Ureki are formed by magnetite. This black sand creates its own weak force field. Therefore, Ureki is a balneological resort where magnetic therapy procedures are carried out. The beach of the village stretches for fivekilometers. True, it is not free everywhere. It is occupied by sanatoriums and first-line hotels, bungalows and restaurants. From the mainland, the beach is lined with eucalyptus and pine trees. The entry into the sea here is very gentle, as the bottom continues with sand dunes. Ureki is considered a children's resort, and the entire infrastructure is aimed at entertaining little vacationers.
