TOP 5 Best Places to Visit in Georgia in Winter

Winter is a favorite time of the year when you can have fun outside, playing snowballs, skiing, snowboarding and enjoying the winter atmosphere of the holidays. Winter in Georgia is especially beautiful. Every ski resort in Georgia offers its own entertainment for almost every taste and budget, so everyone will find something for the soul here.

To have fun in Georgia in winter, it is not necessary to be able to ski. Check out the list in advance, which includes the 5 best vacation spots in Georgia.

Stepantsminda

Stepantsminda is one of the best resorts in Georgia. There is always a large number of tourists here at any time of the year. The resort is located almost 2000 meters from sea level. The road from Tbilisi takes more than 2 hours, you can get here by minibus, the cost of the trip will be 10 lari, which is approximately 234 rubles.

Stepantsminda square is small, but walking around the resort, you don't notice it. It offers stunning views of nature, forests and mountains. In winter, when everything is covered with snow, this view becomes even more beautiful. Winter in the village can start early, often the first snow falls in early October. If you love mountains and snow, then you will definitely like this place. In addition to the usual entertainment, you can visit the Trinity in Gergeti, the Mkinvartsveri glacier, it is located at an altitude of 5000 m above sea level.

Visiting important places of the resort, you get an unforgettable experience. One of the favorite places of tourists is the Dariali Gorge. It is here that the most beautiful monastery of Georgia is located – the Dariali monastery complex.

Stepantsminda provides a large selection of five-star hotels, hostels and rooms that can be rented. Here you will find entertainment for yourself as a sports and skiing lover, as well as a hiking tourist.

Bakuriani

Bakuriani is another ski resort in Georgia, a visit to which will bring the same pleasure. This is a favorite place not only for tourists, but also for locals. The complex is located in Borjomi municipality, a few hours drive from Tbilisi.

The resort provides a large amount of entertainment: skiing, skating, mountaineering, sledding, ropes, restaurants, cafes, many squares. Here you can stay in a wonderful hotel, hostel or rent a small cottage to relax with family or friends.

Every evening there are events that do not let anyone get bored. Bakuriani gives an impressive view of the snow-covered resort, forests, mountains and roads. It's hard to forget such views, but you want to enjoy them all day long.

Borjomi

Borjomi is a balneological resort. It is located 155 kilometers from the capital of Georgia – Tbilisi, the road takes no more than 2 hours.

The resort is popular due to the mineral waters of Borjomi. In addition, the resort includes a large number of attractions, cultural and historical sites. In winter, the small village is especially beautiful.

Borjomi – Kharagauli Nature Reserve, which is a national park, is popular here, from here you can climb to the Green Monastery. In addition, there are other tourist places near this resort that you can visit at any time: Bakuriani, Tsemi, Likani, Tsagveri.

On Borjomi there is one of the most beautiful paths, it leads to Borjomi-Bakuriani. The journey takes no more than 40 minutes.

Borjomi is a unique holiday destination where you will get to know the culture of Georgia better, get acquainted with the history, go skiing and have fun.

Shovi

The southern slope of Racha adorns such a resort as Shovi. The resort is located in the forests, which gives it the feeling of a "fairy tale". Shovi is a little further from Tbilisi than other resorts, but the 5-hour drive is worth it.

The resort has the opportunity to stay in a hotel or rent a separate house. There is not a particularly large choice of leisure here, but in winter this resort is much more beautiful. It is popular for its medicinal properties, the climate in Shovi is different from others. For lovers of beautiful views, silence, tranquility and cozy cafes, this place will be the best vacation.

Mestia

Mestia is an administrative center, the road to which takes about 7 hours. The resort is located at an altitude of 1550 m above sea level.

It is beautiful here at any time of the year and in any weather. The unique architecture and culture make this place even more important.

The Nature of Mestia – this is a separate topic, such a spectacle will not leave anyone indifferent, especially in winter. It is here that you can spend the perfect vacation with your family and loved ones. The prices are not that high, so don't worry about your budget.

Mestia shows a high standard of living, and the local environment is so fascinating and magical that you feel as if you are on another continent.

In Georgia, you can find any kind of recreation for yourself, here are all the resorts of Georgia for skiers, and for lovers of architecture and history. Georgia is incredibly beautiful in winter, so having been here once, you will want to come back here again.