What is there to see and do in Sarpi?
The border village with the clearest water on the coast.
Short answer
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. Kvariati beach and the ancient Gonio fortress are nearby. City bus 16 and minibuses run from Batumi to Sarpi, and a taxi takes about 20-25 minutes.
Why
- Sarpi is home to the main land crossing between Georgia and Turkey.
- The mountains come right down to the sea here, so the water is clearer than on the northern coast.
- The Laz, a people related to the Georgians, live in and around Sarpi.
Details
Sarpi's beach is small and gets crowded in season, so come in the morning. Only jump from the rocks at known spots, and check the depth first.
Tip
Swim by the cliff at Sarpi where the water is especially clear, but mind the underwater rocks.
What may differ
Weather and sea conditions change daily; swimming is banned in storms, so watch the beach flags.
People also ask
- Is Sarpi worth visiting?
Sources
- Georgian National Tourism AdministrationChecked at:
Information checked on October 3, 2026.
Sarpi: the border resortRelated questions
-
What is there to see in Tsikhisdziri, and how do you get there?
Tsikhisdziri is a coastal village between Batumi and Kobuleti, about 20 kilometres from Batumi.
-
What is there to see and do in Kvariati?
Kvariati is a small resort village between Gonio and Sarpi, about 15 kilometres south of Batumi.
-
Batumi or Kobuleti: which is better for a holiday?
Choose Batumi for a city holiday with the boulevard, restaurants, nightlife, the Botanical Garden and excursions, though the beach is pebbly and crowded in season.
-
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.