Our hand-picked list of places in Adjara and nearby: the coast, mountains, canyons and waterfalls — with photos, a description and a Google Maps pin.
32 km from BatumiCrossover / SUVKhelvachauri
The Machakhela River gorge near the Turkish border: Colchic forests, old arched bridges, a visitor center and a museum. This is where the route through mountain Adjara begins.
30 km from BatumiAny carKobuleti
The long pebble beach of the Kobuleti resort, 30 km north of Batumi, with a pine-lined promenade along the sea. A great first trip in any car.
15 km from BatumiAny carGonio
A hilltop viewpoint by the Gonio Cross with a panorama of Batumi, the sea and the mouth of the Chorokhi River. Best at sunset.
9 km from BatumiAny carBatumi
Hilltop fortress ruins east of the city overlooking Batumi and the valley. A short trip that's easy to combine with other stops.
117 km from Batumi4×4 / AWDKhulo
A high mountain pass on the Batumi–Akhaltsikhe road and the Goderdzi ski resort: alpine meadows and views of the Adjara ranges. You'll need an all-wheel-drive car.
22 km from BatumiAny carTsikhisdziri
Ruins of a 6th-century Byzantine fortress on a cape above the sea between Batumi and Kobuleti, with a beach and the coastal railway nearby.
35 km from BatumiCrossover / SUVKeda
One of the best-known waterfalls in Adjara, 30 km from Batumi. Queen Tamar's medieval arched bridge is a few minutes away.
29 km from Batumi4×4 / AWDChakvi
Mtirala, the "weeping mountain", is one of the rainiest places in Georgia: relict Colchic forest, waterfalls and eco-trails not far from Batumi.
147 km from BatumiAny carSamegrelo
A turquoise river in a narrow canyon with waterfalls. Walking trails and boat rides make it one of the most popular trips in western Georgia.
Khichauri
Ruins of a medieval fortress above the Adjaristsqali gorge on the way into mountain Adjara, near Dandalo Bridge.
10 km from BatumiAny carMtsvane Kontskhi
One of the largest botanical gardens of the former USSR, founded in 1912 on the Green Cape: plants from all over the world and sea views.
152 km from BatumiAny carKumistavi
A karst cave near Kutaisi with illuminated halls full of stalactites and stalagmites, plus an underground river boat ride in season.
Batumi
Ruins of a medieval hilltop fortress in northern Batumi with views of the city and the sea.
20 km from BatumiAny carSarpi
A beach right at the Turkish border with clear water and rocks — great for swimming and snorkeling.
157 km from BatumiAny carSamegrelo
A metal walkway suspended along a sheer cliff and a platform hanging over the canyon. Breathtaking.
134 km from BatumiAny car
229 km from BatumiAny car
156 km from BatumiAny carSamegrelo
The start of the trail to Okatse Canyon, with a ticket office, parking and a café. Kinchkha Waterfall is nearby.
62 km from BatumiCrossover / SUVDandalo
A 12th-century stone arched bridge over the Adjaristsqali River — one of the most picturesque medieval bridges in Adjara.
7 km from BatumiAny carBatumi
A spot by Batumi Airport where planes come in to land right overhead. A favorite with photographers and kids.
162 km from BatumiAny carKinchkhaperdi
A large multi-tiered waterfall in the mountains above Okatse, reached by a trail from the viewpoint.
Shekvetili
A large seaside park with a tree collection, walking alleys and ponds. Shekvetili Beach is right next to it.
Ajara
A mountain getaway near Batumi: a Russian banya on the bank of a mountain river and the quiet of nature.
24 km from BatumiCrossover / SUVMirveti
A waterfall in a green gorge 20 km from Batumi, next to an old stone arched bridge.
14 km from BatumiAny carGonio
The 1st-century Roman fortress of Apsaros, 12 km from Batumi. According to tradition, the Apostle Matthias is buried here.
103 km from Batumi4×4 / AWDMirveti
A pedestrian suspension bridge over a mountain river on the way to Mirveti Waterfall.
Kvariati
A small seaside waterfall in Kvariati. According to tradition, the Apostle Andrew preached here.
Shekvetili
A seaside resort from Marriott's Autograph Collection. Tip: at the checkpoint, say you're heading to the restaurant or spa.
