The best and most beautiful resorts in Georgia. Resorts of Racha.

The area of Racha is 2.47 thousand km2. Settlements have existed here since the Old Stone Age, as evidenced by numerous archaeological sites. Currently, the number of the population is decreasing from year to year: in recent decades, the population has decreased by 1/3. Although in summer, due to seasonal re-emigration, the population increases 5 times.

Racha is distinguished by a variety of natural conditions. It extends hypsometrically for almost 4 kilometers. Volcanogenic rocks and chalk lime prevail in the geological structure, the climate is moderately humid and warm. The average temperature in January ranges from 0 °-12 °, and in July +7.6° +22°. The amount of precipitation first increases as the altitude increases, and in the high mountains it decreases again. The geological structure and heavy precipitation contribute to the mineralization of groundwater. The natural diversity of Racha is directly related to its landscape diversity. When traveling even at a short distance, you can see the landscapes of the Colchian forests of the low and middle mountains, the Caucasian oak-hornbeam forests of the middle mountains, subalpine and alpine meadows of the high mountains, subnival and nival landscapes.

Oak-hornbeam forests, thermal and mineral springs perform a special recreational function in Racha. Therefore, local resorts mainly have climatic and balneological purposes.

The resort of Shovi, located at an altitude of 1520 meters above sea level, is known for its unique landscapes and mineral waters. Here the average temperature in July does not exceed +16 °, which is especially important for the summer recreational season. In the vicinity of the resort there are several mineral (carbon dioxide, bicarbonate, sodium, potassium) springs, which the local population calls acidic waters. The waters of Shovi are effectively used for the treatment of choleretic and diuretic pathways, and the air saturated with phytocindes is used for respiratory organs.

The Utsera resort is located on the banks of the Rioni River, at an altitude of 1050 meters above sea level. In July, the temperature reaches +17 °, and the annual precipitation rate is 1400 mm. There are springs with two mineral waters. Carbon dioxide, bicarbonate, sodium highly mineralized waters are used to treat the liver, digestive system, and low-mineralized waters are used for bathing.