How to Spend One Day in Batumi, Georgia, Batumi, Georgia (B)

Before visiting myself, there were few countries I knew of with as good word of mouth as Georgia. Everyone I knew who had been loved it and couldn’t wait to recommend going. I’d wanted to visit for years and was finally able to make it happen last October. Building my itinerary, I noticed the coastal city of Batumi and was genuinely curious why it had never been mentioned to me when people raved about the country. I guess they simply didn’t get the chance, as my one day in Batumi sightseeing assured me it was well worth the trip.

For a first stop in Georgia, Batumi probably seems a strange choice. I’d say even more so given that I actually flew into a totally different city. But as far as gentle entries into a brand new country and culture go, it couldn’t have been smoother. I’ve since learned there are many places you’ll want to see while in Georgia and the Caucasus. But allow me to show you how you can go about spending a day in Batumi if you get the chance.

Just so you have an idea of where I’m talking about here, let’s do a little rundown on the city of Batumi. Found in the country of Georgia – one of the Caucasus nations that tread the line between Europe and Asia – Batumi sits in the southwest of the country by the Black Sea. As the capital of the Adjara region it’s an important regional centre, but also one of Georgia’s main beach getaways. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).