Makhuntseti Bridge
You will be enchanted by the arched Makhuntseti Bridge near Batumi. Travel across this bridge of majestic beauty.
Municipalities of Adjara
An autonomous republic on Georgia's Black Sea coast.
Adjara combines the resort town of Batumi with the wild mountain scenery of Machakhela National Park, medieval fortresses, and the Goderdzi ski resort.
Each of the five municipalities offers its own character, from the subtropical coast to highland villages.
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🏔️ Keda Municipality
Center — Keda · 30 km from Batumi
One of the most picturesque mountain corners of Adjara.
Here, among the dense forests of the Lesser Caucasus, the medieval fortresses of Gulebi and Kaviani are hidden, while in the gorge of the Adjaristskali River you can find the famous Makhuntseti Arch Bridge and the waterfall nearby.
Ideal for those who want to step away from tourist routes and discover authentic Georgia.
All settlements of the municipality
Medzibna
Garetke
Gulebi
Merisi
Abuketa
Agota
Akutsa
Arsenauli
Akho
Baladzeebi
Vaio
Varjanisi
Gegelidzeebi
Gobroneti
Gogiashvilebi
Goginidzeebi
Gundauri
Dandalo
Jalabashvilebi
Dzentsmani
Dologani
Zvare
Zeda-Agara
Zeda-Bzubzu
Zendidi
Zesopeli
Zundagi
Inasharidzeebi
Kantauri
Kvashta
Kveda-Agara
Kveda-Bzubzu
Kveda-Makhuntseti
Kolotauri
Koromkheti
Kosopeli
Kuchula
Milisi
Mosiashvilebi
Namlisevi
Namonastrevi
Oktomberi
Ortsva
Pirveli-Maisi
Sabaduri
Silibauri
Sirabidzeebi
Takidzeebi
Tibeta
Uchkhiti
Kharaula
Khunkuda
Tsoniarisi
Tkhemna
Tskhmorisi
Chalakhmela
Chetkidzeebi
Chinkadzeebi
Shevaburi
🌊 Kobuleti Municipality
Center — Kobuleti · Black Sea resort
A long sandy coastline, banana groves and subtropical greenery — Kobuleti has long been loved by those looking for a peaceful seaside holiday away from the bustle of Batumi.
The ancient Petra Fortress rises on the coast, while nearby you can find cozy tea plantations and the house of the Chinese tea master Lau Dzhen Dzhau — an unexpected legacy of Georgian tea growing.
All settlements of the municipality
Chakvistavi
Tsikhisdziri
Kvemo Sameba
Ochkhomuri
Tsetskhlauri
Jikhanjuri
Buknari
Sakhalvasho
Alambari
Zemo Kondidi
Achkvistavi
Bobokvati
Lower Dagva
Gvara
Kvemo Kondidi
Dagva
Zeniti
Kvirike
Zemo Kvirike
Kvemo Kvirike
Legva
Skura
Tskhrapona
Mukhaestate
Sachino
Zemo Achkva
Kvemo Achkva
Kakuti
Achi
Gogmachauri
Natskhvataevi
Stalinis Ubani
Shuagele
Chaisubani
Tskavroka
Chakhati
Didvake
Varjanuli
Kakucha
Kachieti
Kabalauri
Okhtomi
Tkemakaravi
Khino
Khala
Gorgadzeebi
Khutsubani
Nakaidzeebi
🌿 Khelvachauri Municipality
Center — Khelvachauri · Machakhela National Park
A municipality where wild Adjara begins.
Machakhela National Park preserves relict forests, mountain trails and the Mirveti Waterfall.
The ruins of Gvara Fortress overlook the valley from above, while Mount Archangel is one of the highest-rated places in the entire catalog.
People come here for nature, silence and breathtaking views.
All settlements of the municipality
Avgia
Agara
Adjarisagmarti
Akhalsopeli
Akhalsheni
Akhalshenis-Meurneoba
Ganakhleba
Gantiadi
Gvara
Dzablaveti
Zanakidzeebi
Zeda-Akhalsheni
Zeda-Kirnati
Zeda-Charnali
Zeda-Chkhutuneti
Zeda-Erge
Zemo-Jocho
Kapnistavi
Kapreshumi
Kveda-Salibauri
Kveda-Sameba
Kveda-Kokoleti
Kveda-Chkhutuneti
Kvemo-Jocho
Kedkedi
Kibe
Kirnati
Kobaleti
Kokoleti
Korolistavi
Maglakoni
Maradidi
Masaura
Makhvilauri
Machakhlispiri
Mirveti
Mnatobi
Murmaneti
Ombolo
Ortabatumi
Peria
Salibauri
Sameba
Simoneti
Sindieti
Skurdidi
Khegru
Khertvisi
Tsinsvla
Tskhemlara
Charnali
Chikuneti
Sharabidzeebi
Shua-Makhinjauri
Shushaneti
Erge
🎿 Khulo Municipality
Center — Khulo · Goderdzi Resort
The highest-altitude municipality in Adjara.
In winter, the Goderdzi ski resort operates here with a cable car and snowy slopes; in summer, hiking routes lead through the relict Goderdzi forest with fossilized tree trunks.
The Bako waterfalls, hidden in the mountains, complete the picture of untouched Caucasian nature.
All settlements of the municipality
Agara
Adadzeebi
Akhalubani
Akhalsheni
Bako
Begleti
Bogauri
Bodzauri
Vanadzeebi
Vashakmadzeebi
Vernebi
Ganakhleba
Geladzeebi
Gelauri
Godgadzeebi
Gorgadzeebi
Gorjomeladzeebi
Gorjomi
Gudasakho
Gurdzauli
Gurta
Danisparauli
Dekanashvilebi
Jvariketi
Dzirkvadzeebi
Dzmagula
Diakonidzeebi
Didajara
Dioknisi
Duadzeebi
Zeda-Tkhilvana
Zemo-Vashlovani
Iakobadzeebi
Iremadzeebi
Kalota
Kvatia
Kveda-Tkhilvana
Kvemo-Vashlovani
Kedlebi
Kinchauri
Kortokhi
Kurduli
Kurtskhali
Labaidzeebi
Maniaketi
Makhalakauri
Mekeidzeebi
Merchkheti
Mekhelashvilebi
Mintadzeebi
Mtisubani
Namonastrevi
Okruashvilebi
Oshanakhevi
Paksadzeebi
Pantnari
Pachkha
Pushrukauli
Rakta
Riketi
Satsikhuri
Skvana
Stepanashvilebi
Skhandara
Tabakhmela
Tago
Tunadzeebi
Uchkho
Khikhadziri
Tsablana
Tsabliani
Tsintskaladzeebi
Chao
Chakhauri
Cheri
Shuasopeli
Shurmuli
Elelidzeebi
⛪ Shuakhevi Municipality
Center — Shuakhevi · Mountain villages
A quiet corner of Adjara, still almost unknown to tourists.
Khichauri Orthodox Cathedral impresses with the austere beauty of Georgian architecture.
The ancient Furtio Bridge hangs over a rushing mountain river.
And the Ethnographic Museum in Khabelashvilebi preserves the living memory of the everyday life and traditions of Adjara’s mountain people.
All settlements of the municipality
Akhaldaba
Baratauli
Beselashvilebi
Brili
Buturauli
Vani
Varjanauli
Gogadzeebi
Goginauri
Gomarduli
Gori
Gundauri
Dabadzveli
Darchidzeebi
Dgvani
Jabnidzeebi
Jvari
Jumushauri
Zhanivri
Zamleti
Zeda-Kana
Zemo-Khevi
Iakobauri
Karapeti
Kviakhidzeebi
Kviriauli
Kidzinidzeebi
Kldisubani
Kobalta
Kutauri
Laklaketi
Lomanauri
Makhalakidzeebi
Matskvalta
Momtsvari
Mophrineti
Mchedluri
Nagvarevi
Nenia
Nigazeuli
Okropilauri
Oladauri
Paposhvilebi
Potelauri
Furtio
Samoleti
Skhepi
Takidzeebi
Tbeti
Ternali
Tomasheti
Khabelashvilebi
Khichauri
Tsablana
Tsankalauri
Tsekva
Tselati
Tsenteradzeebi
Tsivadzeebi
Tsinareti
Tskarota
Tskhemlisi
Chala
Chanchkhalo
Chvana
Shubani
🗺️ 5 Frequently Asked Questions from Tourists about Adjara's Municipalities
🤔 How many municipalities are there in Adjara and what are their names?
💬 Adjara consists of five municipalities and one city of republican significance—Batumi. The municipalities are: Kobuleti, Khelvachauri, Keda, Shuakhevi, and Khulo. Each is distinguished by its rich culture, traditions, and unique local cuisine.
🤔 What's the difference between mountainous Adjara and coastal Adjara—which is better to go to?
💬 To experience authentic Adjarian cuisine and sample the region's unique wine, head to the highlands—the municipalities of Keda, Shuakhevi, or Khulo. Coastal Batumi and Kobuleti offer the sea, promenades, and beach holidays, while mountainous Adjara offers fortresses, waterfalls, and unspoiled nature.
🤔 What to see in Keda Municipality?
💬 In the Keda municipality, in the village of Makhuntseti, lies the famous 50-meter waterfall—a favorite tourist destination. Nearby are the ancient Queen Tamar Arched Bridge and the Adjara Wine House. Here you can taste wine made from the locally produced Chkhaveri grape, Porto-Franko—a unique variety native to Adjara.
🤔 How to get to Goderdzi ski resort from Batumi (Khulo municipality)?
💬 Goderdzi Ski Resort is located in Khulo Municipality, 115 km from Batumi, at an altitude of approximately 2,000 meters above sea level. The ski season runs from December to April. Minibuses from Batumi to Khulo run hourly from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (cost 10 GEL), and a taxi from Khulo to Goderdzi costs approximately 20 GEL.
🤔 What's interesting about the Kobuleti Municipality besides its beaches?
💬 In 2007, the Mtirala National Park was established here, covering an area of nearly 16,000 hectares, encompassing the municipalities of Kobuleti, Khelvachauri, and Keda. The area is almost entirely covered by relict forests with Colchian flora dating back 25–50 million years. In July and August, the villages of Kobuleti Municipality host the traditional festivals of "Khinooba" and "Kvirikoba," featuring horse races, folklore ensembles, and crafts.