Things to Do in Batumi, Batumi, Georgia (B)

Batumi is the main city of Adjara region and a jewel of the Black Sea coast. The city has undergone major development in the past decade or so, resulting in a bustling seaside resort full old and new architecture, luxury hotels, dining venues, and plenty of attractions. Due to the high number of international hotel chains and casinos, many call it the ‘Las Vegas of the Black Sea’. It’s the go-to summer destination for many locals and foreigners coming from neighboring countries. Here’s my travel guide with some of the best and free things to do in Batumi and Adjara in general. 

Adjara is an autonomous republic within the country. It is distinguished by the unique combination of mountains and sea. Upper Adjara, or Zemo Adjara as we locals call it, is a completely different world compared to modern Batumi and the lowlands of the region. It’s a perfect place for those looking for rural escape in nature. 

Batumi is located 386 km away from Tbilisi, and due to the not fully finished highway, the trip takes around 4-5 hours by car. There are different means of public transport available from Tbilisi to Batumi, and I’ll briefly explain each one.  ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).