A Black Sea city called Poti. Poti is the sea gate of Georgia. The history of the city and its attractions.

The history of the city began at the turn of the 7-6 centuries BC. The Greeks chose a picturesque and convenient place for their city. It was called Fasis. Phasis was an eastern city in the Kingdom of Pontus. Pheasants got their name from the name of this city. It was the old name of the Rioni River, at the mouth of which the city stands. Later it was renamed Poti.

In 1992, a conflict broke out between the Zviadists and the authorities of Tbilisi.

In 2008, the Georgian-Russian conflict was formed, Russian paratroopers captured the city.

In 2008, a free industrial zone was presented here.

There are several beaches near the town of Poti. The nearest Maltakva Beach is located 3 km from the city of Poti. When coming here to relax, think about your preparation in advance, there is no beach infrastructure here. Maltakva borders Grigoleti Beach.

Entertainments:

• attractions,
• jet skis, catamarans,
• children's pools,
• cafes, pubs.

The water is very warm and shallow here, although winds often blow, which spoils the impression a little.

Other beaches of Georgia:

Kobuleti – 10km. The sea here is clean and warm. The infrastructure is developed.

Grigoleti is a small beach for a quiet and peaceful holiday. It is known for the black healing sand covering the shore.

Shekvetili – 3 km . The beach is little known, but in beauty it is not inferior to other beaches.

Ureki (Magnetiti) – 5 km. It is also known for black-gray sand with medicinal properties.

Anaklia is a very young beach, considered one of the cleanest beaches in Georgia.

Since we are in Georgia, we will be fed with Georgian cuisine. Every visiting tourist will appreciate the local dishes. In Poti, prices are loyal, so you can choose an institution for any wallet.

• Popular Georgian dishes:
• Chashushuli (veal with tomatoes).
• Hashlama (meat with vegetables in its own juice) is a very tasty dish, it is better to start acquaintance with Georgian cuisine with it.
• Khachapuri in Adjarian (boat with egg and cheese).
• Khinkali (bags of dough with different fillings, especially popular with khinkali with meat).
• Georgian wines.
• Megrelian kupats.

You will find many different delicious dishes of Georgian cuisine here. Among other things, Georgia makes wonderful sweets that will not leave you indifferent.

In Upper Svaneti, not far from the city of Poti, there is a very cozy and picturesque town of Mestia, surrounded by high mountains, Mestia has been the religious center of Svaneti for many centuries. There are a large number of medieval monasteries and buildings that have survived to this day.

Mestia has recently become the capital of trekking tourism. From here you can take a walking, cycling or car trip around Svaneti.

While staying in Mestia, visit the historical and ethnographic museum of the city. There are old photographs of Vittorio Sella, weapons, dishes and church utensils.

Another interesting place in Mestia is located in one of the Svan towers. Here you can look at the life and furniture of bygone times. And the most important thing is the building itself. You will get the opportunity to look at the Svan tower from the inside and walk around the floors.

Also here you can see the most unusual building in Georgia. This is the airport of Queen Tamara.

There is a ski resort in Mestia Hatsvali. If you come here in the summer, you can just take the lift and explore the picturesque views of the mountains. And arriving here in winter, you can visit the Khatsvali ski resort itself. Zaruldi Restaurant is located here. The only restaurant in Georgia that is so high. The restaurant has an outdoor area where you can have lunch and at the same time admire the snow-capped peaks of the mountain ranges.

For a good holiday in Mestia, it is best to order an SUV. The car can also be taken immediately upon arrival at the airport.