Where is the best place for a beach holiday in Georgia?
Batumi, Kobuleti, Ureki, Shekvetili, Gonio and Sarpi compared.
Short answer
It depends on what you want: Batumi suits a city break with restaurants and nightlife, Kobuleti a quiet family holiday, and Ureki and Shekvetili holidays with children on sandy beaches. The clearest water is usually at Gonio, Kvariati and Sarpi near the Turkish border. Beaches in and south of Batumi are pebbly, with sand starting north of Kobuleti.
Why
- Almost all of Georgia's coastline is in Adjara and Guria, between Sarpi and Anaklia.
- Ureki's black sand contains magnetite, which is why it is called the magnetic beach.
- Water is clearer in the south near the mountains, where fewer rivers carry silt into the sea.
Details
The swimming season runs from late June to late September. July and August are the busiest months, while in September the sea is still warm and there are fewer people and lower prices.
Tip
With young children, choose Ureki or Shekvetili for sand and a gentle entry into the water.
What may differ
Weather and sea conditions change daily; swimming is banned in storms, so watch the beach flags.
Common misconception
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Sources
- Georgian National Tourism AdministrationChecked at:
- National Environmental Agency of GeorgiaChecked at:
Information checked on October 3, 2026.
Georgia Black Sea Coast: Beaches, Resorts and AdjaraRelated questions
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Which beaches in Georgia are sandy?
Sandy beaches begin in Guria: the shore at Ureki and Grigoleti is covered with grey and black sand containing magnetite.
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Where should you go to the seaside in Georgia with children?
For a calm family holiday by the sea, Sarpi, Kvariati and Gonio in Ajara are a good fit, while Maltakva offers a calmer holiday in Samegrelo.
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Anaklia: what kind of resort is it and where is it?
Anaklia is a Black Sea beach resort made up of two villages, Anaklia and Ganmukhuri, linked by a footbridge over the Enguri River.
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Chakvi: what kind of resort is it and where is it?
Chakvi is a seaside climate resort in Ajara about 15 km from Batumi, on the Chakvistskali River and the Black Sea coast, among mountains, forests and tea plantations.