город и курорт
A resort city on Georgia's Black Sea coast with a long boulevard, modern towers and green mountains behind it. An easy summer beach option not far from Uzbekistan.
best time
June to September for the sea; May and October for sightseeing
highlights
Batumi is for those who want a summer by the sea without a long flight and with city life all around. You can stroll along the boulevard, have dinner in Georgian restaurants and take day trips into the mountains. Families, couples and groups who aren’t tied to the all-inclusive format choose it.
A holiday in Batumi is more of a city resort than a beach hotel on big grounds. If you want a sandy beach and hotel entertainment, Turkey or Egypt will suit you better. On the other hand, Batumi is easy to combine with Tbilisi to see the whole country in one trip.
The beach season runs from June to September. July and August are the hottest and busiest months, and accommodation gets pricier. September brings a warm sea and fewer people, though rain becomes more frequent. To compare Batumi with other summer destinations, see our roundup of where to go in summer.
The climate is humid subtropical, with a lot of rain, especially in autumn. May and October are lovely for walks in the Botanical Garden and the mountains. In winter the city is quiet; hotels are open, but it is not the season for the beach.
Old Batumi. The historic centre with Piazza Square, Europe Square, cafes and the market. Easy for walking, with the beach a few blocks away.
Seaside Boulevard. A long green strip along the sea with cycle paths, fountains and rides. Hotels with sea views.
New Boulevard. The southern part, with high-rise towers, large hotels and a mall. Modern and noisy.
Makhinjauri and Tsikhisdziri. Villages north of the city: quieter, with emptier beaches; you will need transport to get to the centre.
Gonio and Kvariati. Villages to the south, closer to the Turkish border. The water is cleaner and clearer, and the atmosphere is calmer.
Batumi Boulevard with its Ferris wheel and the “Ali and Nino” sculpture, which moves in the evening. Piazza Square in Italian style. The Alphabet Tower. The Argo cable car up a hill with views of the city and the port.
The Botanical Garden at Mtsvane Kontskhi, with plants from around the world and sea views, is worth half a day. Makhuntseti Waterfall and Queen Tamar’s arched bridge in the mountains. Mountain Adjara with villages, honey farms and roads through green gorges.
Gonio-Apsaros Fortress, a Roman fort with excavations. Petra, the ruins of a fortress above the sea at Tsikhisdziri.
Boat-shaped Adjarian khachapuri, fish from the market, local wines and churchkhela. The fish market, where the fish you pick is cooked on the spot.
For the sea, 7–10 nights. Combined with Tbilisi it usually takes 10–12 days. See a sample route around the country in our Georgia tour.
Day one: the boulevard, Piazza and an evening by the singing fountains. Days two and three: the sea. Day four: the Botanical Garden at Mtsvane Kontskhi. Day five: mountain Adjara and Makhuntseti Waterfall. Day six: Gonio Fortress and a swim at Kvariati, where the water is clearer. Day seven: the fish market, the Argo cable car and a farewell dinner with Adjarian khachapuri.
Flights from Tashkent: our manager will find direct and connecting options; you can fly into Batumi, or into Tbilisi or Kutaisi and travel on to the coast. For tourist trips, citizens of Uzbekistan currently enter Georgia without a visa; check the permitted length of stay before you go.
Bring shoes for the pebbles and a light raincoat or umbrella. The sea can be rough, so watch the flags on the beach. The mountains are easier to reach with a driver or on a tour: the roads are winding.
Getting around town is easy on foot and by bike along the boulevard; for longer distances, use taxi apps. In summer the popular seafront hotels fill up early, especially for July and August. If you are travelling with kids, stay near the boulevard: it has parks, playgrounds and rides.
Rules are given as of October 2026 and may change: check with our manager or the official embassy website before you travel.
Tell us how many days you have for the sea and whether you would like to add Tbilisi. Send a request or message us on Telegram @GlobalDestination1, or call +998 99 760-82-88: our manager will find the right area, hotel and flights to Georgia for your dates and budget.
Updated: 2026-10
Batumi's beaches are pebbly, and the entry into the water is fairly steep. For kids and weaker swimmers, water shoes and extra care by the water are a good idea.
The swimming season runs roughly from June to September, with the warmest sea in July and August. In May and October the water is cool, but the weather is good for walking.
Yes, it is one of the rainiest cities in the region, especially in autumn. In summer the rain is shorter and less frequent, but it is worth carrying an umbrella.
Yes, it is a classic Georgia route: a few days in Tbilisi and a week by the sea in Batumi. Trains and buses run between the cities, and there are domestic flights.
Georgia is close to home, with mountains, the sea, wine and food that keeps people coming back. It works for a long weekend and for a packed week alike.
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