What are Batumi's beaches like: pebbles or sand, and where is best to swim?
City beaches, nearby options and why the sand near Batumi is dark.
Short answer
Batumi's beaches are pebbly, and the city beach runs the full length of the Seaside Boulevard, free to enter. The clearest water is south of the city at Gonio, Kvariati and Sarpi, also pebbly. For sand, head north to Kobuleti, Shekvetili and Ureki, where the sand is dark, and black and magnetic at Ureki.
Why
- Rivers flowing down from the Adjara mountains bring pebbles to the coast.
- Sunbeds and umbrellas cost extra on many stretches, but the beach itself is public.
- The dark colour of the northern sand comes from magnetite and volcanic minerals.
Details
Water shoes make pebbles easier, especially with children. The seabed in Batumi drops off quickly, so the water gets deep fast.
Tip
With small children, the sandy beaches at Ureki and Shekvetili with gentle entry into the water are easier.
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Sources
- Georgian National Tourism AdministrationChecked at:
Information checked on October 3, 2026.
Best beaches in BatumiRelated questions
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What is there to see and do in Sarpi?
Sarpi is a village right on the Turkish border, about 15-18 kilometres south of Batumi, known for its clear sea, pebble beach and rocks people jump from into the water.
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Where is Ureki, and what country is it in?
Ureki is a resort village in Georgia's Guria region, on the Black Sea coast between Poti and Kobuleti, about 50 kilometres north of Batumi.
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When does swimming season start in Batumi, and are there jellyfish?
Swimming season in Batumi starts in late June and lasts until late September, and in warm years until mid-October.
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What is the sea temperature in Batumi by month?
The sea in Batumi is warmest in August, about 25-26 degrees Celsius, usually 24-25 in July and still 23-24 in September.