Rest from the bustle of the city in Georgia - Kvariati village. Sea and mountain holidays in one place. Review for tourists.

According to the chronicles, the Adjarian southern territory belonged to an ancient tribe – the Lazs. In Kvariati and now they are, though it will not be possible to distinguish them from ordinary residents.

At first, the Georgian peoples inhabited the mountainous area, and then they began to descend to the shore and build their homes. Because of this, the resort village is divided into two parts: upper and lower. Over the past ten years, the village has developed and acquired its status.

It depends only on tourists where they want to stay: in the mountains or near the sea. Obviously, the second option is most in demand. It is best for people who want to buy up thoroughly and families with children to settle near the embankment, that is, in the lower part of the village. And for those who like to take short runs or walks from the mountains to the seashore, the upper Kvariati will be the best option. There is also a beautiful view of the whole village from the hill. Living upstairs, you can take a lot of photos and shoot memorable videos.

A tourist can choose a housing option from the following:

• hotel complex,
• boarding house,
• private or guest house,
• apartment,
• villa,
• cottage.

Prices for a hotel in the mountains are much lower than near the seashore. After all, the upper part of Kvariati is far from the highway. However, it will be necessary to get to the bathing place through the mountains. This is an ideal opportunity to get acquainted with Georgian landscapes. It can be quite noisy near the highway.

Prices for hotels in Kvariati are much higher than in Batumi. The difference is from thirty to one hundred percent. To date, more than twenty hotels have been opened in the village. When choosing accommodation for a vacation, we advise you to read tourist reviews, and you also need to clarify what distance from the hotel complex to the sea. And it is better to book a hotel in advance.

In Kvariati, the rental of residential premises in the private sector is quite developed. Guest houses, rooms, apartments are rented everywhere. But you can walk from them to the sea for a long time. The owners are very hospitable to visitors, and with great pleasure they will tell you how to get to the seashore, which places you need to visit or which excursion is better to choose. Often, photos of private houses can be taken from the Internet and do not match what they saw. Keep this in mind when traveling. Often, the most popular rental housing options are already occupied in winter. Therefore, it is recommended to make a reservation at least six months before the visit. Plan your trip carefully. If you didn't manage to do it, then try to find a hostel, a budget hotel or a room that you can't count in Kvariati.

First, it is better to get to Batumi, from which there is a direct bus or minibus. A trip by such types of transport takes about half an hour. The price of a bus trip is 0.8 lari or 20 rubles. A minibus costs 37 rubles, and a taxi costs 500 rubles.

If you come first to the capital of Georgia, then you will have to get to Batumi in any case. Because there are no direct buses or commuter trains to Kvariati from Tbilisi.

To be honest, the entertainment industry is poorly developed. Nevertheless, guests of the resort village of Kvariati will not be bored.

Recommendation. Vacation in the resort village, you can diversify with a trip to other cities. For example, you can visit Batumi, Tbilisi, Svaneti or go straight to Turkey. After all, the border with it is located very close, it can be reached on foot.

The choice of occupation is solely your prerogative. You can visit the shopping malls, get acquainted with the sights, natural areas and objects.

Interesting places located in the Kvariati district:

1. Gonio-Apsaros fortress.
2. Georgian Machakhela Park.
3. Monuments, monuments, architectural structures of Batumi.
4. The Turkish city of Trabzon.
5. Waterfall of St. Andrew the First-Called.
6. Sarp beach and Turkish Bazaar.
7. Mahuntset Bridge.
8. Tsikhisdziri beach massifs.
9. Peter's Fortress.
10. Kobuleti urban settlement.
11. The village of Kemalpasha.

Sightseeing tours from hotels or villages are often organized to these places. In fact, you can visit them individually. To do this, you can use a minibus, bus or taxi.

At 5000 m, from Kvariati there is an antique structure, which can be reached on foot or by bike. This fortress was founded many centuries ago, thanks to this it has a fascinating history and will be interesting to lovers of ancient buildings.

This locality is located near the Turkish border. It is a beautiful harbor with a pebble beach, which is recognized as one of the best in the Republic of Adjara. We also recommend visiting the Turkish Bazaar. Prices are nowhere cheaper, and the range of products is surprising.

Kobuleti is a clean and peaceful city designed for family holidays. There is no noise, city bustle. You won't see so many pine trees anywhere!

The seaside resort has many attractions. There are nature reserves, historical monuments and natural areas in the surrounding area:

1. Botanical Garden.
2. The ruins of the fortress of Peter.
3. Mtirala is a national park.
4. The ruins of the Gonio fortress.
5. Kintrishi Nature Reserve.

In addition to these places, you can also visit mineral springs or take part in a bus tour "Mountains and waterfalls of Adjara". Not far from the city there is an amusement park – Tsitsinatela, in the evening you can have fun there for both children and adults.

After driving 15 km from Batumi, you can visit the ruins of the oldest building of Byzantine times. Hanging gardens attract many tourists. From the hill on which the building is located, a magnificent view opens. From the fortress, you can easily get to the seashore.

Connoisseurs of flora are recommended to visit an excursion to this place, which is located 30 km from Batumi, near the border. Rare plant species grow in the picturesque valley. The park is also known for its forests. The territory is famous for its gunsmiths. There is also a surveillance point with real weapons in the park area.

The arched structure of the time of Queen Tamara is located 500 m from the famous waterfall. These attractions are popular among locals and tourists. You can get to the unique place from Batumi by bus or minibus. The trip will last about 40 minutes.

It is located near the highway between Kvariati and Sarpi. In this location there is not only a waterfall, but also a monument dedicated to this saint. You can get here on foot from the seaside resort in ten minutes.

In fact, the nature and architectural structures of Batumi have no direct purpose. Therefore, there is not much difference where to start exploring the city.

You can walk along the embankment along the seashore, explore the existing park complexes. Or start your journey by visiting the ancient city: its streets and squares.

You can start your vacation in Batumi with an amusement park, a visit to a dolphinarium, an aquapark. It is best to start having fun from 10 am. After all, all interesting places open at this time.

The famous Batumi Avenue is the sea coast, stretching for 7 km. Here tourists can rent a bicycle, relax on benches, look at picturesque sculptures, have lunch in various cafeterias. In the evening, fountains sing on the square against the background of glowing spotlights.

The funicular named "Argo" is one of the most memorable places in Batumi. His path runs over the city roofs, and "Argo" brings vacationers to the hill of Feria. The length of the cable car is 2.6 km. It is the longest in Europe. A ten-minute trip on the lift will allow you to admire the wonderful landscapes of the resort town and the seaport. All this is from a bird's–eye view.

During the summer season, you can enjoy the singing of Georgian musicians on the observation deck. There are also restaurants, cafes and souvenir kiosks.