🇬🇪 Batumi, Georgia – Travel Guide 🌊🌴

Top Things to Do in Batumi 1. Batumi Boulevard 🌅🚴♂️ Scenic 7km promenade along the Black Sea Great for biking, walking & sunsets Landmarks: Alphabet Tower 🏗️, Ali & Nino Statue ❤️ 2. Old Town & Europe Square 🏛️✨ Charming streets with 19th-century architecture Astronomical Clock ⏰ & Medea Statue 👑 Lively cafés & local shops ☕ 3. Botanical Garden 🌿🌺 Huge garden with exotic plants & sea views 🌊 Take a taxi or marshrutka 🚐 to the entrance Best visited in the morning for cooler weather ☀️ 4. Argo Cable Car 🚡🌄 Stunning panoramic views of the city & sea Ride up to Anuria Mountain for a café stop ☕ 5. Gonio Fortress 🏰⚔️ Ancient Roman fortress 15km from Batumi Rich history & great views of the surrounding hills 🌄 6. Batumi Piazza & Dancing Fountains 🎶💃 Italian-inspired square with live music 🎻 Evening fountain show at Lake Ardagani 🌊💡 7. Local Beaches 🏖️🌞 Batumi Beach – Pebble beach, bustling vibe 🎡 Makhinjauri Beach – Quieter, better for swimming 🏊♂️ Sarpi Beach – Near Turkish border, clear water 🌊 8. Day Trips 🚗🌲 Mtirala National Park – Lush forest, waterfalls, and hiking ⛰️ Machakhela National Park – Remote, scenic drives & eco-tours 🌿 Kobuleti – Sandier beach & laid-back vibe 🏝️ 🍽️ Food & Drink Adjarian Khachapuri 🧀🍞 – Boat-shaped cheese bread (must-try!) Black Sea Seafood 🦞🐟 – Try local grilled fish Georgian Wine 🍷 – Famous for semi-sweet reds & amber wines 💡 Tips for Visiting Batumi Best Time to Visit: May–September (warm weather, beach season) ☀️ Transport: Walkable city 🚶♂️; use Bolt for taxis 🚖; marshrutkas for day trips 🚐 Currency: Georgian Lari (GEL) 💰 – Cash preferred in small shops Language: Georgian 🇬🇪, but Russian & some English are spoken 🗣️ Weather: Humid subtropical; pack for rain even in summer ☔ Batumi blends seaside charm, history, and adventure—perfect for your next getaway! 🌊✨ #localguides #familytrip #georgia #batumi #europetrip #seasidephotoguide #georgiatravel #travel #historicallandmarks