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Adjara is one of the most beautiful parts of Georgia with extraordinary nature, the historic Black Sea and mild warm sun as well as warm and friendly people, rich folklore traditions and cultural heritage. The diverse nature of Ajara includes picturesque mountainous landscapes, seascapes, parks and reserves. A distinctive and delicious cuisine and original traditions equally attract Georgian and foreign visitors alike.

Ajara is the site of a distinguished Botanic Gardens where a diverse range of plant species from various climatic and landscape zones around the world grow together. The richness of natural resources is also evident by the great number of protected areas. Mtirala National Park, Ispani mire, Kintrishi Reserve and Machakhela Transboundary Protected Area are the best places for ecotourism lovers.

Visitors can taste the wines prepared from the unique varieties of grapes in Ajara, get acquainted with Ajarian cuisine and folklore, visit the “Chkhaveri” vineyard, purchase items of local trade and participate in vintage. The unique Roman fortress in Gonio dating from the first century connects the region to the Antique and Byzantine ages. A few kilometers away is located the historical Petra fortress that connected Western Georgia to the Byzantine provinces.

Batumi –  lying on the Black Sea Coast, close to the Turkish border, Batumi is the largest city in the region and Georgia’s main port. The name is derived from the Greek “bathys limen” meaning “deep harbour”. Its graceful white architecture and subtropical vegetation make it unique among Georgian cities and a magnet for foreign visitors and Georgians alike.

Batumi Botanical Garden –  The largest botanical gardens in the Former Soviet Union. It is located at the place called Mtsvane Kontskhi (“The Green Cape”) on the Black Sea shore, 9 km north of Batumi city.  The Garden territory at present covers the territory of 112 ha comprising the following 9 phyto-geographical departments: East Asian, North American, New Zealand, South American, Himalayan, Mexican, Australian, Mediterranean (or European) and Transcaucasia humid subtropics. The Garden also contains three parks – the Upper Park, the Lower Park and the Sea Side Park.

Batumi Boulevard –  The oldest attraction in Batumi, contacted in 1881. Recently, a modern addition for the boulevard has been built and Batumi Boulevard has reached a length of around 7 kilometers. On the coastal line of the boulevard, bungalows, beach bars, club, café-lounges, restaurants, children’s attractions, benches, modern sculptures and dancing fountains are making the place one of the city’s most attractive tourist destinations. Seeing the sunset into the Black sea is sublime and unforgettable.

Batumi Dolphinarium –  Opened in 1975, was the first dolphinarium in the whole of the Soviet Union. Renovated in 2011, now it is one of the most-visited tourist attractions in Batumi. Amazing show for up to 700 spectators is done in Georgian, Russian, and English. The dolphins perform dances, play with rings and balls, and balance on their tails. Viewers are becoming participants of the shows and leaving the dolphinarium with unforgettable, positive impressions.

Piazza Square –  Built in 2010, Piazza Square has soon become the symbol of Batumi. Distinguished by its painting, exquisite mosaics and stained glass windows, Piazza Square is one of the main venues of entertaining and cultural events in Batumi. Square usually hosts concerts of world famous musicians. This charming place is visited by almost every tourist arriving in Batumi.

Gonio Fortress –  Was once a large Roman-Byzantine military settlement and an important strategic point along the Black Sea coast. It was occupied intermittently by Romans, Byzantines and Ottomans. More importantly it is connected with the myth of the Argonauts and the Golden Fleece. This is why the famous German archaeologist Schliemann was so fascinated by the fortress and wanted to begin excavations of the area in the 1850s, but was refused permission by the government of the Russian Tsar.

Petra Fortress –  Today in ruins, Petra Fortress dates back to the 6th century A.D. Its name originated from the Greek word “Petra” – meaning rock, stone. The city-fortress of Petra held an important strategic position at the crossroads of the route linking Georgia, Byzantine provinces, Iran and Armenia. Coastline navigation was also highly developed. From the top for the fortress, visitors can enjoy stunning viewpoint on cliffs.

Makhuntseti waterfall –  Located in village Makhuntseti, at 335 meters above sea level, Makhuntseti waterfall   attracts many of people with is stunning beauty. Near the waterfall several picnic sites are available for visitors. While visiting the waterfall it is also possible to visit nearby the XII century arched stone  Tamari Bridge   . The name has been given to the honor of Queen Tamar. Built of volcanic stone and lime, the bridge is distinguished by its thin arch and perfect proportions.

Mtirala National Park –  Covering an area of 15 806 hectares, Mtirala National Park   is a site that protects Colchis flora and fauna, including rare and endangered endemic and relict species. There 284 species, 202 genera and 68 families of registered plants in the park. 16 species are endemic. There are 95 flora and fauna species within Mtirala National Park. 23 animal species are included in the Red List of Georgia. Mtirala Park territory is one of the most humid areas in the country, hence its name “mtirala”, which means “crying” in English.

Kintrishi Protected Areas –  located in picturesque valley of the river Kintrishi. Visitors can find high mountains, stunning gorges and rivers, beautiful forests and amazing waterfalls cover most of the territory. The park houses unique flora including, ancient colchic forests, chestnut and hornbeam forests and yew trees. Animal species include brown bear, wolf, lynx and chamois.

  Mountainous Adjara  –  Famous for its rich and diverse natural beauty. The average height of the surrounding mountains is between 2000-2500 meters where visitors can discover the amazing waterfalls, a big variety of different flora and fauna, mineral waters with unique medicinal qualities. Here you can feel the real authentic taste of village life.

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Mountain Adjara Tour 1 Day | Gonio fortress, Makhuntseti Waterfall, Machakhela National Park, Mirveti Waterfall

Mountain Adjara tour begins with a visit to the ancient Gonio fortress, a testament to Georgia's Roman past. Journey on to the breathtaking Makhuntseti Waterfall, followed by the scenic Machakhela National Park, home to the captivating 20m Mirveti Waterfall and a historic 13th-century arched bridge - a perfect picnic spot.

Tour itinerary:

In the morning, meet your guide and driver at your hotel and explore the Mountain Adjara . The first stop will be at the Gonio fortress , the oldest citadel in the country of Georgia whose formation dates to the Roman Empire. We will then head to Makhuntseti Waterfall, the hidden gem of Adjara. After the short hike, drive to Machakhela National Park and see the stunning 20m Mirveti Waterfall. Besides the waterfall, there is a 13th-century arched bridge, where you can have a great picnic. After exploring the Machakhela National Park, drive back to Batumi . End of the tour. Drop off at your hotel/place.city

Price includes:

• All transfers;
• Sightseeing tour program with English-speaking guide;
• Entrance tickets to sights as per itinerary;
• Bottled drinking water.

Prices per person

Tour request.

The tour is private with your personal guide. There will be no other people joining the tour. Our guides will follow your own pace. The starting time of the tour is up to you and may vary from 09.00 am to 16.00 pm. We are happy to offer this tour for air/train passengers too. Our guide will meet you at the arrival station.

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What to see.

• Kintrishi National Park
• Kobuleti National Park
• Mtirala National Park
• Machakhela National Park
• Batumi Botanical Garden
• Goderdzi Alpine Garden
• Makhunceti waterfall
• The waterfall Namonastrevi
• Mirveti waterfall
• Merisi waterfall
• The natural fridge of Mtisubani
• Gobronti waterfall
• Tbikeli lake

Cultural monuments

• Gonio fortress
• Petra fortress
• Khikhani fortress
• Skhalta monastery
• Khino Namonastrali
• Vernebi church
• Kaviani fortress
• Zendidi fortress
• Tsivasula fortress
• The bridge of Makhuntseti
• Tsmorisi bridge
• Jaimela bridge
• Dandalo bridge
• Tkhilvana Menhir
• Makhinjauri

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A guide to visiting Adjara mountains in Georgia

By Joan Torres 1 Comments Last updated on April 25, 2024

When we visited Adjara, we had our best local experience ever in Georgia , when a random family invited us to their mountain house.

We ate home-made food, drank chacha, wine and danced to traditional music until night.

It was great, and the truth is that around the Adjara mountains we were continuously blessed by heavy doses of hospitality, either with random Georgians we bumped into or the locals we hitched a ride with.

This part of Georgia is, for some reason, one of the most unspoiled parts of the country, even more than Tusheti, at least when it comes to tourism.

Historically, this area had always been under Ottoman rule, and that is the reason why today, most people here are Sunni Muslims, even though ethnically and culturally they are Georgian.

In fact, one of the highlights of this region is checking the peculiar mosques that abound, typically cube-shaped and made of metal, which makes them the humblest mosques I have ever seen.

However, you need to remember that you are in a former Soviet country, so the people in Adjara are the type of Muslim who never say no to a sip of local wine or chacha, and that is why we had so much fun with the family who hosted us.

This is a quick guide to travel in Adjara mountains , which includes things to do and tips.

In this Adjara Mountains travel guide you will find:

Table of Contents

• Best time to visit
• How to get there
• How to move around
• Things to do
• More information

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Best time to visit Adjara region

Assuming that this is the wettest and rainiest region in Europe and winter is covered by snow, I think that the best time to visit is from late spring till early autumn.

Check out the weather before going there.

How to get to the mountains of Adjara

There are two ways of getting there, as the road connects both Batumi and Akhaltsikhe and Borjomi.

From Batumi, some marshrutkas cost 2GEL. They go as far as Keda, the main town in the area.

The other side goes through a mountain pass which is only open in summer, the last big village being Beshumi. You should find marshrutkas going from Akhaltsikhe or Borjomi to Beshumi.

Otherwise, you can also hitchhike, as we did on the way back, from Beshumi to Akhaltsikhe. It was very easy.

How to move around Adjara

Visiting the mountains of Adjara consists of village-hopping, from one to another.

We just followed the road that links Batumi with Akhaltsikhe, stopping in whatever place we felt like.

Marshrutkas are connecting pretty much every village and hitchhiking is easy.

Things to do in Adjara

Time needed to visit all these places: We spent 3 full days and 2 nights, spending the first night in Mosiashvilebi and the second in Khulo. On the third day, we stayed in Akhaltsikhe, the first big town just after Adjara.

As I said, Adjara is about visiting villages.

The mountains are beautiful, but they are not outstanding, meaning that if your aim is trekking , this is not the best place in Georgia to go, but the High Caucasus.

On the other hand, Adjara is a great place to discover and experience the local culture.

Map of the things to do in Adjara

The first place of interest you will find is a village named Makhunseti, where you can visit a dramatic waterfall and a historic stone bridge.

You will quickly realize that this place is very crowded with tourists, Russians and Saudis especially, but, fortunately, this is as far as tourists go because from the next village on, you will be by yourself.

Keda is like the main town in Adjara and as far as the marshrutkas from Batumi go.

There is a tourist office, where we stopped to ask for some information about the area. The lady was pretty nice, and we had a nice chat but other than that, we didn’t spend much time here.

Where to stay in Keda

Homestay – Rancho in Georgia – If you like mountains, this homestay is perfect for you, great views and cozy.

Mosiashvilebi

We stopped in this random village because someone told us that there was a micro-winery which, at the same time, was a homestay, so we decided to give it a try. It was a pretty cool house, quite fancier than we expected and they traditionally made wine.

The house is located on the top of a hill, from where you get a panoramic view of the village, so we spent the foggy evening at the terrace, drinking wine and eating the local food they produce. By the way, this area is famous for growing pink tomatoes and this family grows them in the garden.

When we heard about pink tomatoes we were expecting to see like Barbie-pink tomatoes, but it is more like a light red with a slight pinkish tonality.

We paid 40GEL each, which included dinner, breakfast, a quick visit to the cellar, and a generous portion of wine. Very good deal.

Khulo is a hilly village and, perhaps, the largest town after Keda.

There are quite a few homestays here, a nice market to swing by and the most amazing attraction is an old Soviet cable car that takes you to the other side of the valley, to a tiny village named Tago.

The journey is very scenic.

Where to stay in Khulo

Guesthouse – Rimas Home – A beautiful location with a view of the mountain.

Top-rated Hotel – Ambassadori Goderdzi Hotel – The best accommodation in Khulo.

Adjara travel tip – This area is famous for the tobacco growing and in fact, pretty much every house had tobacco leaves hanging and drying out in their gardens, plus you found tobacco stalls in every market.

Tago is basically, the village across the valley which can be reached by cable car from Khulo (by foot it would take ages).

Next to the cable car station, there is a panoramic bar (by bar I mean a shack with a local that sells beer) and on the top, you will find one of those strange cube-shaped metal mosques with epic views.

That mosque was the place where we were approached by the locals we had a party with.

One of the men said he was a policeman so, in the beginning, I thought he was telling me something about my drone (I was setting it up), but they were just inviting us to their house, and we had the best time ever.

Where to stay in Tago

Guesthouse – Hotel Tago – Pretty much the only accommodation in Tago.

Interesting fact – You should know that compared to the rest of Georgia, this area is very conservative. When we arrived in Khulo, Adriana and I were sitting in the living room of the homestay, when the father of the house came with 4 liters of beer. He poured some into a half-liter jar and then, he asked me if I wanted some as well. I couldn’t say no, of course, so I also got a fresh pint but then, without even asking, he took like a 15ml glass, poured beer into it, and it turned out to be for Adriana, as he assumed she wouldn’t drink much, just because she was a woman (and she actually drinks more than me). Then, when the three of us finished our beers, he poured his jar and mine, but never cared about Adriana again.

Beshumi is at the edge of Adjara province, after passing Goderji Pass and it is a small town which they are turning into a massive ski resort which is supposed to be bigger than Gudauri.

The village, however, is pretty, and the landscape here is more alpine than the wetlands of Khulo and Keda. We were supposed to spend one night here, but in the end, we decided to hitchhike to Akhaltsikhe.

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• Best Books on Georgia
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