What to see in Batumi

Batumi - resort in Adjara region, which is considered the most beautiful in Georgia. Forbes editors have included it in the top five spas to relax in the velvet season, and it is recommended to visit the The New York Times, Airbnb service and a popular guidebook Lonely Planet.

Immediately note Batumi - this is no ordinary resort, because in addition to the beaches there is a lot of interesting things. Here's what we recommend you do:

Walk in the city and find Instagram-location

Upon arrival in Batumi go directly to the walking tour, in order to truly experience the spirit of the city. Point one - the European area, where the sculpture of David emblazoned Khmaladze, representing the daughter of the king of Colchis Medea. It is on this area hosts many international concerts and New Year's celebrations.

Batumi Boulevard - the coastal street, about 7 kilometers long, which is dotted with modern sculptures, fountains, restaurants. There is also a park with a Ferris wheel wonders, historic lighthouse, the central pier and the Greek colonnade.

By the way, near the columns there is a beautiful bamboo grove.

to enjoy the city from a height can ride on the cable car Batumi, which is the longest in Europe (2600 meters). Trip one way takes 10 minutes and costs 15 GEL. At the end of the road waiting for you viewing platform at a height of 260 meters above sea level. Tourists say that the night view is particularly stunning.

Alphabetic tower - an architectural symbol of Batumi, designed by Spanish architect Alberto Domingo Cabo. Its height is 130 meters, and the design resembles a DNA strand, which marked the 33 letters of the Georgian alphabet. Upstairs there is a restaurant, an outdoor terrace and information and tourist area.

Next to the tower on the waterfront is a rotating sculpture love Ali and Nino, and this is another must-visit in the city. Two figures 7 m in height are made of metal plates with a lumen and merge into one unit, and then separated. This laid the symbol of the eternal cycle of relationships.

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Eat, and nothing regret

Ajar kitchen - it is something special. Satsivi, mtsvadi, Mchadi, Khinkali, Chkmeruli - from a variety of flavors dizzy. And though all the names to remember really hard these dishes you will never forget. Gastro-tour to begin, of course, with khachapuri Adjara. It is served in many restaurants, for example, in Terrassa Askaneli. In an institution, you can see how to prepare this famous dish, and even learn how to do it yourself on the culinary master class.

Among the other mental, tasty and attractive places - Old Boulvard (Ninoshvili 23a), Bern (Rustaveli 17) and a seafood restaurant Balagan (Gogebashvili 31).

Plan a cultural program

Food and walks - this is not the whole program of rest in Batumi. It hosts a variety of cultural and entertainment events such as the Jazz Festival Black Sea Jazz Festival, a project with the participation of world stars CheckIn Georgia, BIAFF Film Festival (15-22 September).

Upcoming events in the city - the fourth annual wine festival Wine weekend Batumi-2019 (2-6 August) and Music Festival Black Sea Sound & Color Fest (August 2).

Not far from Batumi will be held soon and a grand concert: in Shekvetili (45 km north of Batumi) August 8 will perform British singer Jessie J, and the 13th of the same suit shows a group 30 Seconds To Mars.

at night Walk

Of course, after sunset on this magical resort life abounds. In Batumi, many night clubs and get to the fun party - no problem. Nearest parties are: 36-hour party Phangan Heart with DJs from different countries in the Iveria Beach club (2-4 August); August 10 is also the DJ-set will play the star of the American house scene Sadar Bahar, and on August 17 at club UP2U speak French DJ and singer Willie William.