Holidays with children are incomparably different from holidays alone or with friends. It's not better or worse, it's just different, and it has a lot more problems. These worries include such pressing questions as where to stay, where to swim or where to go. In order to make life a little easier for parents, we will tell you more about holidays with children in Georgia.
Advantages of Georgia
Let's start, perhaps, with why it is generally worth going on vacation with children to the sea in Georgia. Why not to Anapa or not to Sevastopol? Georgian holidays have many advantages. For example, a huge selection of housing - and now we are talking about both hotels and the private sector. As a result, even during the season, finding a place to sleep is usually not difficult, and no one breaks housing prices here - they are exactly the same as in the Crimea or the Kuban (and, perhaps, somewhere less). Georgia is generally considered one of the best options for a budget holiday.
Georgians are very welcoming, hospitable and friendly. And they are very fond of children, especially men. Therefore, holidays in Georgia with children will bring only positive impressions.for a warm welcome. In addition, let's not forget about delicious food and equally delicious wine, which is famous all over the world. You won’t try this either in Sochi or Y alta (we will return to the issue of food for both adults and kids a little later).
The sea in Georgia is clean, as are the beaches. And although there are a lot of people on them, they are still smaller than on Sochi, for example. And there are very few jellyfish in the sea, you can say there are none at all. By the way, all Georgian beaches are about 130 kilometers long, if you wish and have time, you can go around them all.
Another indisputable advantage of Georgia is its beneficial conditions - in addition to the clean sea, here you have clean, fresh, and most importantly, mountain air, and various thermal and healing springs, and magnetite sands … In general, a paradise for healing ! In addition, Georgia has a lot of natural products, fresh, real fruits, not stuffed with chemicals, homemade and very tasty food - you won’t stay hungry and you won’t be able to get poisoned.
And most importantly, Georgia really has something to see. Many exciting excursions await all visitors, and children will definitely not be bored, as there is a huge amount of entertainment for them.
What you need to enter
Before we talk about the details of holidays with children at sea in Georgia, let's touch on the question of how children can get to this very Georgia. For those who know, we remind, and for those who do not know, we inform that residents of our country do not need a visa to enter Georgia. Need onlya passport, and there are two ways to transport a child: either you get him your own document with a photo, as expected (even if it is a six-month-old baby), or one of the parents enters the child in his passport. By the way, an important point: if your passport is biometric, you can’t enter a crumb there, he will have to draw up his own document. There is no need to paste a photo of a child in a passport (although some people say that a photo is needed in any case, so it is better to consult a passport officer regarding this point). That's all - you can go on vacation!
What time of year is best to go
The choice of the season depends on the purpose for which you come to Georgia. Most go there for the sake of a beach holiday, in which case you should choose the time from mid-June to mid-September. However, there are also such tourists for whom the sea is secondary, and most importantly - to see all the many sights of this beautiful country. Then, in general, any month of the year is at your disposal.
But back to the warm season. We are talking about holidays in Georgia with children, but children are also different. If your child is still a toddler, it is best to go to Georgia in June (middle or end). During this period, the sea is already warm, and there are still few people, because the tourists did not have time to arrive, so it will be relatively calm on the beaches and on the streets - namely, calm and silence are often required when it comes to small children. There is only one minus - the water is not too clean at this time (from precipitation) andpossible rain.
You can go with older kids in July and August, but you need to remember that July is the peak season. It is in July that it is especially crowded, noisy and hot. So it is better to give preference to August. As for fruits, you can not be afraid - they are in abundance in Georgia from May to mid-autumn.
Which city to choose
Where exactly to stay in Georgia depends, again, on the purpose for which you come to this country. If mainly for sightseeing, walking and other things, it is best to stay in Batumi. There really is something to see, but the sea there is not of the best quality. However, just a twenty-minute drive from Batumi there are many small towns and villages with gorgeous beaches and truly clear water. But Batumi is full of entertainment for kids - not only trampolines, which are full everywhere, but also a water park, a zoo, a dolphinarium - and much more.
But in small towns, as mentioned above, the sea is beautiful. But at the same time, there is absolutely nothing to do there, there are no entertainments for children - only lying like a seal on the sand and jumping on a trampoline - the latter are everywhere. Therefore, if your baby does not need anything other than the sea, or if you yourself are ready to work as an animator for your own child, then, of course, it makes sense to stay in places such as, for example, Kobuleti, Gonio or Kvariati (especially if your trip is not for five days, but for two or three weeks). Again, Batumi is within easy reach, so several times a week you can safely ride in differententertainment establishments in Georgia. In general, it is impossible to say unequivocally where holidays with children are better in Georgia - everyone chooses according to their needs. Let's go through now in more detail the best Georgian resorts.
Resorts of Georgia
The best resorts in Georgia with beaches for families with children include the following: Batumi, Ureki, Gonio, Kvariati, Kobuleti, Grigoleti. We will say a few words about each of them further, but first we note that almost all the beaches in Georgia are pebbly, sandy - a few. No need to think, however, that such beaches are bad for children - not at all. It is more uncomfortable for an adult to walk on stones than for a baby. The only negative is that the stones instantly heat up in the sun and it is no longer possible to step on them barefoot. Therefore, you need to think about comfortable shoes - for example, washable slates - rubber slippers.
Batumi
Of course, the resort city of Batumi is considered the leader among all resorts in Georgia. The best vacation with children is there: very, very many people think so for the reasons already mentioned above. Batumi perfectly combines the opportunity to lie on the beach, and splash in the water, and see the sights, and visit many entertainment facilities, and just stroll through the streets in the evening - the Batumi embankment is simply amazing (and, by the way, this is an ideal place in all of Georgia for walking with strollers).
However, you need to be prepared not only for the fact that the sea is not too good, but also for the fact that the city is quite dirty. The thing is that Batumi is a port, and thereforeoil slicks are not uncommon there. On the outskirts of the city, there is a high probability of swimming in sewage, there is no way to see the bottom there. Knowledgeable people call the Alphabet Tower area the cleanest place for swimming in Batumi, but in general, everyone strongly recommends choosing non-Batumi beaches for sea fun.
Ureki
What makes the beaches of Ureki good is the fact that it is there that there are healing black magnetite sands. They are indicated for diseases such as problems with the musculoskeletal system, as well as the cardiovascular and nervous systems. In addition, magnetite sands are also recommended for childhood illnesses - so the child will feel especially good there. Interestingly, some other resorts (for example, in Bulgaria) have such sands, but nowhere else they are used as physiotherapy.
The sea in Ureki is always very, very clean, the water is shallow, and if the family wants to be away from the noise and din, this is an ideal option. However, there are also disadvantages: there is practically no entertainment for kids (only small playgrounds), and also, since this resort is very tiny, there may be a problem with checking in upon arrival, so it is worth booking accommodation in advance.
Kvariati
Kvariati, whose beach length does not exceed a kilometer, is part of Batumi, and then smoothly flows into Gonio. At the same time, the Georgians themselves loudly assure that it is in Kvariati that the cleanest water of all resorts. The beach itself is very beautiful, it is surrounded by high eucalyptus rocks - a view of all this mountain greeneryopens stunning.
Kvariati is small, clean, quite cozy. And, importantly, quiet: the route passes the village, passing behind it, so, lying on the beach, you can not be afraid that the noise of cars and exhausts will not let you rest. And in Kvariati there is the only diving center in all of Georgia - of course, this is not entirely relevant for kids, but their dads (and, possibly, moms) can be very, very pleased with such a pastime.
Gonio
This village is located just ten kilometers from Batumi, right behind Kvariati. In the north it is completely deserted and sad, the closer to the south - the livelier. The village is bisected by the highway, so it's quite noisy there.
Gonio has very clean water, but there is absolutely no entertainment, it will be very boring for kids to live there all the time (unless it “sticks” in tablets and other gadgets, then, in general, it doesn’t matter where to live).
Kobuleti
This is the second largest city in Adjara after Batumi itself, and its beaches stretch for ten kilometers. Kobuleti is considered more of a youth resort, there are a lot of vacationers and quite noisy, so it may not be suitable for families with kids.
Compared to Batumi, Kobuleti is quite budget-friendly, although it also has enough places for entertainment: it is a nature reserve, several parks, and much more. The beach partially has sand, although mostly it is pebbles of various calibers - from large toshallow. On the outskirts of the beach it is quieter and less crowded, towards the center - more lively and more entertainment for the kids.
Grigoleti
This resort also has sand, so if its presence is a determining factor for you, you can safely turn your attention to Grigoleti. This quiet and peaceful place is perfect for holidays in Georgia with children.
It's as shallow and clean as in Ureki, and absolutely the same disadvantages - lack of entertainment and the possibility of being left without a roof over your head if you don't take care of it in advance.
Where to live
Regardless of which resort you decide to choose as your place of residence on vacation, the choice of accommodation there is huge everywhere. This is the private sector, where you can rent both a house and a room, this is apartment rentals, and, of course, hotels for those who are less financially constrained. Let's talk about the latter in more detail. So, what are the best hotels in Georgia for families with children?
In Batumi, you should pay attention to the hotel "Coliseum" (it was built in the form of a colosseum, hence the name). The hotel is new, the rooms are spacious, their cost is from $67 per night. There is parking, Wi-Fi, sea views, and a wonderful pool - in general, all the amenities. And it is also the center of the city, from where it is convenient to get to any point.
In Kvariati, hotels are surprisingly more expensive than in Batumi - almost twice in summer. For example, in the four-star Era Palace, room rates start at $87. The hotel is located right on the seafront, and the windows offerstunning views of either the sea or the mountains. The rooms are soundproofed and have access to a terrace. In general, this hotel is a great place in Georgia for families with children.
"All inclusive" - such a system works in a hotel in Gonio called Mgzavrebi Batumi-Gonio Hotel. It is also located on the beach, the price there ranges from 55 to 69 dollars per day, and the reviews of vacationers about it are quite decent.
Family rooms, a non-smoking area, an outdoor pool, free Wi-Fi, a bar and a beach three hundred meters away - all these pluses are at the Hotel Elite in Ureki. The cost of living is 75 dollars per night.
In Kobuleti, it is best to stay at Chveni Ezo - this is a family hotel for couples with children. It is conveniently located - between the embankment and the park, so there is always where to take a walk. The ratings of this hotel are excellent, the cost of living is low - from $ 30.
And in Grigoleti, the Hotel Nami is very good - with a terrace, soundproofing and the sea within walking distance. The prices are ridiculous - from $10 per day.
A little about food
Georgian cuisine is incredibly delicious. However, there are pitfalls here. The fact is that Georgians love seasonings and spices, so their dishes are quite spicy. For a child, such food can be very specific, especially if he has not tried this before. So when going to restaurants, cafes and other “eating places” and choosing one or another dish, you should definitely specify the degree of its spiciness in order to understand whether it is suitable for a child. Khachapuri, for example, you can take a child for sure - it is definitely not spicy.
One more thing about food for very young travelers, those who eat "Frutonyans", "Gerberas", dairy-free cereals and other "non-human" food. In large cities, such as Batumi, finding food for a child is not a problem - and the choice will be quite large. However, in small towns the situation is already more difficult. If there is food, then its assortment will be extremely scarce. Therefore, if the baby is used to a certain brand or if he is on a special diet, it is better to bring everything you need to feed him with you, rather than get into a mess later. By the way, there is almost no fresh milk in Georgia either - only pasteurized milk.
Rest in Georgia with children: reviews
Everyone who traveled to Adjara with children - even with very young children, even with older ones - describe this trip as a great time. There are many delights among those who stayed in Kobuleti - both in hotels and in guest houses. Good reviews about holidays at sea with children in Georgia and those parents who lived in Batumi, but went to swim in neighboring cities. The vast majority of impressions of Batumi itself are sunny, they only speak negatively about the local beach. But there are no worries about the pebbles: people write that at first it is unusual, but you instantly get used to it and stop feeling any inconvenience.
This is information about holidays in Georgia for children and their parents. Have a nice holiday!
