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.
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Sources
- Georgian National Tourism AdministrationChecked at:
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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.