Batumi Beaches 2026: A Review of the Best and Worst Swimming Spots

Batumi pebble beaches

Batumi, the pearl of the Black Sea, attracts tourists with its panoramic views and an endless coastline stretching from the seaport to the airport. This unique city offers its guests a vast beachfront, where each section of the seashore has its own uniqueness and charm. The main beach of Batumi is a multi-kilometer strip of pebble coastline, accessible to everyone. Although there are no sandy beaches here, the beauty of the local pebble beaches will not leave any vacationer indifferent.

Here is a list of all Batumi beaches in order of their location from the railway station to where the Chorokhi River flows into the sea. By clicking on the name of a beach, you can go to the page with its detailed description, photos, a video review, and tourists’ reviews.

• Beach opposite the Music Center
• Barts’khana Beach
• Beach near the seaport
• Children’s beach
• “Port Odessa” Beach
• Iveria Beach
• Beach opposite the Alphabet Tower
• Beach to the right of the pier
• Beach to the left of the pier
• Metropol Beach
• Sector26 Beach
• Beach opposite Alliance Privilege
• Stage 17 Beach
• Sports beach
• Beach near the children’s rides
• Beach opposite the “Tower of Love”
• Architectural beach
• Beach opposite the Aqua Park
• New artificial beach
• Beach near the разрушенного pier
• Mini-beach at the mouth of the Mejinistskali River
• Beach along the Lech and Maria Kaczyński Park
• Beach with airplanes
• Wild beach beyond the airport “Polo Beach”
• Beach near the mouth of the Chorokhi River (swimming is dangerous)

In 2026, the city authorities are carrying out large-scale work to restore the embankment, which temporarily makes access to some beach sections more difficult. Tourists and locals have to обходить construction debris and machinery, but this does not diminish the overall impression of отдых by the sea. Batumi offers a variety of beaches, each of which has its own advantages and disadvantages: in some places the infrastructure is better developed, in others the water is cleaner.

What other beaches are there near Batumi?

In the summer season, Batumi’s beaches are overcrowded with vacationers, and the water quality may ухудшаться due to rivers flowing into the sea. This is especially noticeable after rains, when rivers bring a lot of natural and other waste into the sea. As a result, many tourists prefer to travel a bit farther in search of cleaner and less crowded beaches.

List of beaches not far from Batumi:

• Sarpi Beach (near the Turkish border) — 17 km from Batumi
• Kvariati Beach — 14 km from Batumi
• Gonio Beach — 12 km from Batumi
• Makhinjauri Beach — 8 km from Batumi
• “Green Cape” Beach — 11 km from Batumi
• “Botanical Garden” Beach — 17 km from Batumi
• Chakvi Beach — 19 km from Batumi
• Tsikhisdziri Beach — 21 km from Batumi
• Petra Beach — 24 km from Batumi

These beaches are also covered with pebbles. Those who are looking for a sandy beach should go even farther—to the resort settlements of Shekvetili, Ureki, Magnetiti, and Grigoleti, where there are beaches with unique black magnetic sands.

Places where swimming in the sea is prohibited and/or not recommended

It is important to know not only the best places for отдых by the sea, but also those sections of the coast where swimming can be dangerous or prohibited. In some areas, due to natural features or sea currents, swimming becomes unsafe. Here is a list of places where you should be especially careful:

🚫 Places where swimming is strictly prohibited:

• At the sea rocks in Sarpi, close to the “Sarpi” border checkpoint.
• On Andrei the First Street in Sarpi, opposite the waterfall.
• At the end of the Kvariati coastline, where the rocks begin.
• In the yacht club area in Batumi.
• Opposite the lifeguard tower on the Makhinjauri coastline.
• At the rocks on the “Green Cape” coastline.
• Near the “Castello Mare” hotel.
• On the Tsikhisdziri coastline near the rocks.
• At the confluence of the Kintrishi River and the sea on both sides.

🚫 Places where swimming is not recommended:

• The coastal section on the Kvariati–Sarpi border.
• Green Cape in the coastal area of the Botanical Garden.
• The rocky coastline section from the area near the “Castello Mare” hotel to the Tsikhisdziri coastline, known as “Sergeevka.” The name appeared after a tragic incident involving a local young man named Sergo.
• In the area of the mouths of the Chorokhi, Chakvistskali, Kintrishi rivers and the sea, where strong currents can pose a danger to swimmers.

These warnings will help you avoid potential dangers and make your отдых on the Batumi coast safe and pleasant.

The TOP 3 cleanest beaches in Batumi

🥇 Children's Beach

This beach is an ideal place for a family vacation in Batumi and is rightfully considered one of the cleanest in the city. Its distance from the mouth of the Chorokhi River, known for its impressive flows of garbage after rains, provides excellent conditions for swimming. Clean, clear water and a well-maintained shoreline make it an ideal choice for families with children, who can safely play in the water and on the beach.

🥈 Gonio Beach

Gonio Beach is a picturesque spot in the suburbs of Batumi, known for its cleanliness and accessibility. You can get here both by taxi and by public transport, for example, by bus No. 16. There are cozy cafés and small shops on the beach where you can buy everything you need for a comfortable отдых. Of particular interest is the nearby Gonio Fortress, which adds historical value to this place and attracts tourists not only with quality отдых on the beach, but also with the opportunity to immerse yourself in the past of the region.

🥉 Kvariati Beach

Kvariati Beach is located directly after Gonio Beach, a little farther along the coastline. This place is famous for its breathtaking landscapes overlooking Turkey. Picturesque views and clear water make Kvariati Beach an ideal choice for those seeking peace and solitude away from the city bustle. It is a perfect place for long walks along the shore or simply for enjoying the seascape against the horizon.