Where in Georgia you can find medicinal waters. Menji Resort.

Menji is a resort town on the southern slope of the Samegrelo range, located in the valley of the Lebarde River, a tributary of the Teghura River, 1600 meters above sea level. This resort attracts thousands of tourists every year with its mineral waters, which are medicinal and help in the treatment of many diseases. Menji means sour water. Specialists say that at this resort you can find not only calcium-sodium and iron mineral water with a total mineralization of 0.4-0.6 g/dm³, but also other useful waters. The development of the therapeutic potential of this resort began in the 30s of the 20th century. The famous Latvian scientist Robert Kupcis, who made a significant contribution to the study of mineral waters of Georgia, studied the therapeutic properties of the local water. In 1938 Menji received the title of a resort of national importance, and on its territory began to build the appropriate infrastructure. Now you can find here a lot of amenities for a comfortable rest and treatment. Menji has everything you need for the treatment of diseases of the stomach, intestines, liver, gall bladder, respiratory tract and secondary anemia.

Menji is not only a resort with healing waters, but also a place with a rich history. There are ancient churches and fortresses, which attract the attention of tourists interested in the cultural heritage of Georgia. In particular, a trip to the ancient Gelati monastery, located in close proximity to the resort, is popular among tourists. In local restaurants you can taste national Georgian cuisine and taste the famous Georgian wine.

In addition, here you can try a real extreme entertainment program - rafting on mountain rivers, as well as hiking in the mountains and gorges.

The resort is located in the central part of the Colchis Depression, in the valley of the Tsivi River, which is the right tributary of the Rioni. It is just 5 km from the town of Senaki, 50 km from Zugdidi and 295 km from the capital of Georgia - Tbilisi. The climate in the resort area is humid subtropical, winters are mild and summers are very warm and humid. The average temperature in January is 5.2 ° C, and in August - 23 ° C. The amount of annual precipitation in the area is 1480 mm and the average annual relative humidity is 73%. The duration of sunshine per year ranges from 2160-2200 hours. It is also famous for its natural healing factors, including methane, sulfide, silicon and chloride-sodium mineral waters with a total mineralization of 6.0-14.0 g/dm³ and nitrogen, sulfide, chloride-sodium mineral waters with a total mineralization of 5.2-7.4 g/dm³. The temperature of these waters is 27 ° C and their flow rate is 700 thousand liters per day. Mineral water baths are used for the treatment of bone and joint diseases, peripheral nervous and cardiovascular systems, as well as gynaecological diseases. The area around the resort is also known for its medicinal springs, such as Menji-Skuri, Menji Lugela, Menji Lebarde and others.

If you plan to visit Menji, be sure to check the local weather and find out what waterfalls and mountain lakes you can visit in the area. Feel free to ask questions of locals and climate therapy experts to get the most out of your vacation. Don't forget to leave your comments below the article and ask questions if you have any. The editorial staff will be happy to answer them and help you learn more about the resort and its therapeutic possibilities.