Where is Adjara, and what kind of region is it?
An autonomous republic in the southwest with sea and mountains.
Short answer
Adjara is an autonomous republic within Georgia in the southwest, on the Black Sea and the Turkish border, with Batumi as its capital. The coast has the resorts of Batumi, Kobuleti, Gonio and Sarpi, while inland mountain Adjara offers waterfalls, arched bridges and the Goderdzi Pass. The region is known for Adjarian khachapuri, subtropical nature and tea.
Why
- Its status as an autonomous republic is set out in Georgia's Constitution.
- Some Adjarians are Muslim, a legacy of several centuries of Ottoman rule.
- The 2024 census showed Batumi's population up 54% in ten years, to 236,000.
Details
Day trips from Batumi into mountain Adjara include Makhuntseti, Machakhela, Keda with its wineries, and in summer Goderdzi and Khulo. In winter Goderdzi has a ski resort.
Tip
Besides the sea, visit mountain Adjara: Makhuntseti waterfall and Machakhela are an hour from Batumi.
What may differ
Common misconception
Adjara is a separate country from Georgia.
What actually happens
Adjara is an autonomous republic within Georgia, and no separate documents are needed to visit.
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Sources
- National Statistics Office of Georgia: 2024 censusChecked at:
- Georgian National Tourism AdministrationChecked at:
Information checked on October 3, 2026.
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