Batumi Georgia
Btumi Georgia
Batumi is the best place for a seaside vacation in Georgia, especially during its “velvet season” in early autumn when the weather is warm but not too hot. Forbes Magazine even ranked Batumi in the top five best places to stay at a resort for “velvet season”. However, Batumi is worth visiting any time of year, regardless of whether you’re here for business or pleasure. The American Hospitality Academy even deemed Batumi as “the place best suited for tourists” in Georgia as far back as 2012.
Location of Batumi
Batumi is a large international port city on the southeastern shore of the Black Sea and is the administrative center of the Autonomous Republic of Adjara.
Located 350 kilometers from the capital in the western part of Georgia, you can get to Batumi by air, car, bus, or train. It is also possible to reach Batumi from Europe or Asia through the many ferries and cruises that depart from the port.
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Sights to See in Batumi
In addition to the obvious appeal of the Black Sea, Batumi is famous for its ancient port, unique architecture, and European squares with their incredible sculptures. One of those statues, the Boy with Pipes, is considered a symbol of the city. You can find this statue in a brick niche of a historical house in Old Batumi.
When in Batumi there are so many sights to see. You’re going to want to add Piazza Batumi, the Marriage and Justice Hall, the Alphabetic Tower, Neptune Fountain, Medea Statue, Astronomical Clock, Batumi Colonnades, the famous lighthouse built in 1863, and the fantastic statues of Ali and Nino, and Rotation to your Batumi itinerary.
You should also make time to walk down Batumi Boulevard and see some of the city’s historic monuments like Batumi Cathedral of the Mother of God, Batumi’s Orta Jame mosque, and the Catholic Church of the Holy Spirit.
Popular Activities
In addition to history and architecture, Batumi also hosts many popular concerts and festivals. For example, more than 30,000 people from around the world attended the Maroon 5 concert held in Miracle Square right on the water. Batumi also hosts the annual Black Sea International Jazz Festival, whose attendees have included Marcus Miller, Tania Maria, Maceo Parker, Roy Hargrove, Macy Gray, Stanley Jordan, Larry Graham, John Scofield, Al Jarreau, Mike Stern, Victor Wooten, Snoop Dogg, Liv Warfield, Lisa Stansfield, Quincy Jones, Jamiroquai, and many other stars.
Here you can also participate in many fun leisure and adventure activities like water parks, horse-riding clubs, the dolphinarium, a diving center, a giant Ferris wheel, boat and bicycle trips, flyboarding, and paragliding.
