Batumi is an ideal place for a family trip. If you are going on vacation with children, do not hesitate, you will definitely not be bored in one of the most colorful and beautiful parts of Georgia! You do not know where to spend an unforgettable vacation with the whole family? We will name 7 reasons why this year it is worth visiting Batumi – one of the main cities of modern Adjara!
Visa-free regime and affordable prices
Georgia has a visa-free regime for citizens of many countries, including Ukrainians. This means that you will not need any certificates or documents to enter the territory of a friendly state for Ukraine, you only need passports for the whole family (and/or special children’s documents).
We save on visas, but we do not save on vacation! It is worth noting that the prices in Georgia are reasonable, and the choice of places to stay and rest is huge – you can have a good rest with a fairly modest budget.
Course: 1 GEL (Georgian lari) = 11 UAH (Ukrainian hryvnia), in Adjara you can pay with bank cards.
You can get to Adjara by different types of transport, and here you also have a choice – air, sea or road. The best option is a direct flight Kyiv-Batumi, which Ryanair operates from Zhuliany airport twice a week. From June 1, this flight will be daily. The minimum ticket price is $200 (including airport taxes), but this price includes luggage and meals onboard. And for Georgia, where the most valuable souvenir comes from – delicious local wine – this is an important fact. From the beginning of June, a direct flight to Batumi will also be launched from Odessa.
Security
Thanks to recent reforms, Batumi has received the status of one of the safest cities in the world – this is confirmed by various international studies.
Georgia is a country open for tourists. In Batumi, tourist information centers are open 24 hours a day, where you can get any information about the location, prices, find suitable accommodation, find out the address and phone number. And all this happens very quickly and completely free of charge!
Sea and Batumi boulevard
The sea is perhaps one of the main reasons to visit Georgia. During the season, Batumi has a large number of well-maintained beaches, where you can comfortably bask in the sun and enjoy the friendly hospitable Black Sea. The subtropical, warm maritime climate and good infrastructure create ideal conditions for a family vacation. The length of the beach area in Batumi is 21 kilometers, and the water warms up to 21-29 degrees – the children will definitely not be cold.
Batumi Boulevard is an incredibly long eight-kilometer embankment with many colorful installations and sculptures that make this place especially attractive for families.
What is not here! Everything your heart desires: restaurants, lounge cafes, bungalows, children’s attractions, mini-zoo, fitness equipment, dancing fountains … And you can also rent a bike and enjoy the beauty and nature of Batumi on the move. The sea, mountains, palm trees, unusual flora, unforgettable views and landscapes can be observed at any point of the Batumi embankment.
Botanical garden and nature
The Batumi Botanical Garden is considered one of the richest botanical gardens in the world, it is really really huge and covers an area of 110 hectares. If your family loves hiking (walking with children is also very real since you can move around the garden on a special excursion electric car) and nature, the botanical garden will become your favorite place in the capital of Adjara, and what a view of the sea it offers, it’s worth to see at least once! But more is possible…
Mountains, landscapes and historical monuments
The combination of sea and mountains in Batumi is 100% unique conditions for recreation. The breathtaking nature of Adjara, the purest air, many cultural and historical monuments, hospitable people, Georgian dishes made from organic products, and, of course, wine are unforgettable.
Dolphinarium
One of the symbols of Batumi is a dolphin, so when traveling around Georgia you can meet not only the sculpture of this animal but also watch with the whole family an exciting show at the local dolphinarium, which is held in three languages: Georgian, English, and Russian.
The bold tricks of these incredible animals will give unforgettable emotions and vivid impressions, and you can also dare and swim with dolphins, which psychologists highly recommend, especially for children and pregnant women.
Georgian cuisine
Adjarian cuisine is an integral part of the world-famous Georgian cuisine, which cannot be imagined without Adjarian khachapuri. Forget about the dish of the same name that you tried in Ukraine. After you taste the real Adjarian, you will understand that these are two big differences. And the portion is such that one khachapuri can feed the whole family!
Dairy products predominate in the cuisine of high-mountainous Adjara. The influence of the East is also felt here, a lot of spices and sweets remind of this. It’s hard to put into words, you have to try it.
