10 PLACES TO VISIT IN GEORGIA THIS SPRING & SUMMER

Don’t tell us that you thought that Spring and summer in Georgia is seaside vacation only! Yes, you can have pretty much fun in Batumi, swimming, dancing and tasting awesome local food. You can relax in Gonio, Kvariati, Chakvi and Kobuleti, a bit far from loud music and discos. Beaches of Ureki can improve your health with their magnetic sands.

But no, no, it is still too few! Here you have some tips how to make your spring and summer really incredible. Just travel to these places, enjoy the diversity of nature and store great memories in your mind.

1- Martvili Canyon (Samegrelo)

Located at river Abasha, this canyon is a great place for those who are tired of heat. Take a boat trip, swim in transparent water between small cliffs or take a bath in waterfalls, look how beautiful are rays of light falling from above.

The closest town is Martvili. You can also see Martvili monastery on the way to or from canyon.

2- Prometheus Cave (Imereti)

Another place to escape from summer heat. Discovered in 1984, now this cave offers a 1 km long walking route through colourful caverns and a boat trip through an underground lake. It is even possible to get married in one of the halls!

The closest town to Prometheus cave is Tskaltubo. Take into consideration that the cave is closed on Mondays!

3- Shatili (Mtskheta-Mtianeti)

A small village in North-Eastern Georgia, Shatili amazes with it architecture: the houses are situated on the cliffs, as birds’ nests. Mountainous landscapes there are simply breathtaking! You can go there from Tbilisi with a minibus or taxi. On your way, make a photo stop near Zhinvali reservoir.

4- Uplistsikhe (Shida Kartli)

In this cave town not far from Gori and Tbilisi you can see how people have lived here several thousand years ago. Stone hewn streets and around 150 caves for different purposes (residential, ritual) remained till our days.

5- Okatse Canyon (Imereti)

Spectacular views and well maintained routes will make you enjoy your hike. In 4 km from canyon, there is also waterfall Kinchkha, one of the tallest and beautiful waterfalls of Georgia. You can definitely see it all in one day!

The closest city to the canyon is Kutaisi. You can take a minibus to village Gordi, and from there reach the visitor center of Okatse on foot.

Most resorts in Georgia during Spring & summers are generally packed with tourists. Be warned however, that coastal areas will be awkwardly humid for those not used to tropical climates.