Being the third largest city of Georgia in terms of population, Batumi is one of the most attractive tourism destinations of the Caucasus. Its picturesque shores of the Black Sea, mild weather and hiking trails at Mtirala National park, lots of street art, along with amazing cuisine and local wine – the pearls of Georgia will allure you to visit this city maybe more than you expected! The cozy streets of Batumi will lead you either to a coast or to a historical place! Whichever direction you take in Batumi, there is no escape from beauty.
Places of Interest
Start your trip from the Alphabetic Tower that was built in the honor of the unique Georgian alphabet. From the tower you will enjoy the amazing view to the Batumi Boulevard, where the locals and the visitors of the city love to spend their time, either walking, enjoying local food with a glass of Georgian Wine, watch the dancing fountain or just simply sitting and having a sea therapy.
Medea Monument built on a tall column, that is located in Europe square of Batumi depicts the Georgian Princess Medea holding a golden fleece. According to the legend, falling in love with Jason who was in search of golden fleece, she helped him steal it. Around the monument, you can find many local and international cafes & restaurants to sit down and admire its beauty.
Your next stop, the Batumi Botanical Garden will surprise you with its iconic “fallen tree”, that fell down more than 30 years ago and kept on living, and gifted around 15 trees to the garden from its branches. Stretching down the Black Sea Coast, this botanical garden is the best place to relax after your hectic activities in the city.
