What to visit in Batumi with children. If you are in Batumi with a child

16.11.2019

Georgia cannot yet offer a developed tourism infrastructure for family tourism. The transport alone is worth it. To get from Tbilisi airport to the Black Sea coast you will need to travel half a day by bus. There are very few high-quality and affordable hotels here, where you could completely trust the service and relax to the fullest.

But there are also advantages, which we will also talk about in this article.

Why is it worth coming to Georgia with children?

One of best countries For
Visa-free regime (you only need a valid passport).
Favorable conditions for healing (sun, mountain air, magnetite sands, thermal waters)
Natural products. An abundance of homemade fermented milk products, local fruits and vegetables are a storehouse of vitamins.
Tasty food. But please note that all dishes are highly spiced. Khachapuri, pies and desserts are suitable for children. Order other dishes without spices.
Developing resorts. Not all cities and beaches are equipped for a comfortable pastime, but they are actively being updated and built.
Rich excursion program: picturesque nature, mountains and ancient cities.
Lots of entertainment for children.

When is the best time to come to Georgia

The end of June could be a good option for a relaxing time with the kids. This month there is a calm atmosphere, there are few tourists, and the sea has already warmed up enough. Minus - there may be rains, due to the flowing river, the water in the sea is dirty in color (Batumi) and many entertainments on the beach do not work.

The peak season begins in July, when cafes on the beaches open and places become smaller. Therefore, for children, the environment will be less favorable and noisy. But at this time all entertainment on the beaches is already open and the weather is the sunniest.

It is better to give preference to August. Temperatures are most favorable for sun exposure and the water is the warmest at this time.

Excursion trips can be organized in May and September.

You can taste seasonal fruits from May to November. The first strawberry crop is harvested in May, followed by cherries and apricots, then peaches, melons, watermelons, figs, apples and pears. Autumn brings grapes, persimmons, pomegranates and tangerines. The last harvests are harvested in November.

Summer resorts

Tbilisi

The capital welcomes its guests and offers many various entertainments, excursions and interesting places.

You should start your acquaintance with a tour of the streets and courtyards of the old city. It will be interesting to organize individual tour, during which you can move at a pace convenient for you, and the guide, looking into old courtyards with carved balconies, will be able to interest children.

Interesting places to visit:

Narikala fortress and cable car;
Rike Park;
Mtatsminda amusement park and funicular ride;
doll museum;
mini science museum;
zoo;
aquapark;
entertainment center "Astra park";
Turtle Lake.

This is the main tourist center of Georgia, located in the subtropical climate zone.

The city is very lively and there is a lot of entertainment for children here:

In the city center there is a zoo and a dolphinarium, which are open to the public every day.
On the embankment there are areas with cartoon characters, amusement park, attractions and singing fountains.

Teenagers might be interested in a ride on the famous cable car or cycling along Batumi Boulevard.

The only drawback of the resort is the polluted beach, especially in the central part of the city, it is not cleaned properly, so there is a lot of garbage lying around.

The entire beach is made of large pebbles, which is not very comfortable for children.

There are hotels with an all-inclusive system in Batumi, but they are not in great demand, since at the established prices it is much more profitable to eat in local cafes and restaurants ( average price for a full meal per person – 20 GEL). Are in great demand guest houses and private sectors, living conditions in such places are not bad, but the prices are more than affordable.

Hotels in: Popular

Hotel	Stardom	Discount	Price per night, from	Select dates
	★★★★★		10 214 9 303
Radisson Blu Hotel, Batumi	★★★★★		10 929 8 262
Sheraton Batumi Hotel	★★★★★		23 758 14 689
	★★★		2 955 2 677
	★★★		3 806 3 041

Kvariati

This is an elite village on the Black Sea coast, which is famous clean beach and water. In addition, there is a unique combination of air - mountain and sea, which will be especially useful for people with VSD and problems with the respiratory and nervous systems.

For teenagers, the main entertainment at this resort is diving, because undersea world here it is especially diverse and attractive.

On the beach itself there are standard entertainment, for example, rubber trampolines. You can rent pedal boats or scooters.

Kobuleti

The resort town in Adjara, located just 20 km from Batumi in the Colchis Lowland, differs from other cities in its special microclimate.

At the entrance to the city there is the largest and most popular amusement park in Transcaucasia - “Tsitsinatela”, where there is entertainment for both the youngest and older children.

By the river

Ureki is ideal for a family secluded vacation; it has a clear sea with a sandy beach.

Magnetic sands are known for their healing properties: they have a beneficial effect on the state of the nervous and cardiovascular systems and contribute to their normalization.

Apart from playgrounds, there is no entertainment here.

Cape Verde

The resort got its name due to its year-round green cover.

There is practically no infrastructure in this place; the only entertainment is a walk through the botanical garden. It contains many unique rare plants that will be interesting to see.

Teenagers can go diving or windsurfing here.

Don't sit still, arrange sightseeing tour across all resorts. Each city has its own attractions, and it is simply impossible to visit Georgia and not admire the nature in the surrounding area.

In summer, the most preferable route is from Batumi to Tbilisi; the road is good and takes about 5-6 hours on average. The capital has a lot of entertainment for children: Mtatsminda Park, Wonderland Park, Dolphinarium, Zoo, cable car, mini science museum.

Where to relax in winter

Georgia is also famous for its ski resorts, the best of which are Bakuriani and Gudauri. There is a regular transfer from Tbilisi to the resorts; the journey takes about 2-3 hours. Vacations in these places are much cheaper than in popular European resorts, but the service and quality ski slopes at the level.

The main advantage of these resorts is the presence of “paddling pools”, so the place is safe even for the little ones.

Gudauri

Gudauri is the youngest resort and is the hallmark of Georgia.

In addition to the ski slopes, the resort has a lot of other entertainment: tennis courts, a swimming pool, bowling alley and a cafe. Hang gliding or helicopter flights are in great demand; from such a height a beautiful view of the mountain landscapes opens up.

In total, there are more than 10 small hotels of a high European level in Gudauri, but it is possible to stay in simpler private cottages, where the cost of accommodation per day is several times cheaper. But you need to book accommodation long before the start of your vacation.

Bakuriani

Bakuriani is the oldest ski resort, it is more preferable for family vacations.

Here you can rent sleds, snowmobiles or ATVs, go horseback riding or take the services of a guide around the area. In the very center there is a small slope with rope ropes, where instructors teach beginners and children how to snowboard or ski for a small fee.

You can stay in a hotel or private house; the room price usually includes three meals a day. Also, not far from the resort there is the famous Borjomi, where you can go on an excursion and enjoy the healing mineral waters.

Every year a huge number of tourists come to Batumi to enjoy the warmth and soak up the hot sand. But besides the water surface, the resort has other entertainment, as they say, for every taste and budget.

Not everyone is able to sit on the beach from morning until late evening, sunbathing and swimming in the sea.

By the way, in Batumi itself there is also a “winter reminder” - built not so long ago Ice Palace. Sometimes competitions are held within its walls. figure skating or hockey matches.

We will not classify and list all the variety of restaurants and cafes in the city as entertainment, especially since there is a separate article on this topic. And most of all, you probably already read about it before.

In this article we decided to collect the most popular and interesting entertainment, sorting them by category and attractiveness in our subjective opinion.

Cultural entertainment

When you get a little tired of lying around or have a lot of free time, we advise you to immerse yourself in the culture of this wonderful resort, namely, go (at least for fun) to the theater, museum or the Center for Music and Art. We are sure that you will be satisfied and will not regret your choice.

Theaters and cinema "Apollo" in Batumi

There are few theaters in the city: Drama, Summer, Opera and Puppet Theater (we will talk about it below, in the section). Each of them is interesting, beautiful and modern in its own way.

Drama Theater located at: st. Rustaveli, 1, next to (almost in the city center). The building is regularly repaired, maintaining its presentable appearance. And in itself it cannot but cause admiration. Performances in the theater are held regularly on weekends. Foreign artists with unusual premieres are frequent guests there. Ticket price is approx. 8 – 10 GEL GEORGIAN GEL RATE:
8 lari = 2.65 euros;
8 lari = 3.04 dollars;
8 lari = 201.76 rubles;
8 lari = 85.12 hryvnia;
8 lari = 6.8 Belarusian rubles.
. It is worth considering that the performances are performed in Georgian.

The Batumi summer theater looks especially beautiful and unusual in the evening when the lights turn on.

Summer Theater located on the central embankment of the city, next to the Colonnade. This is a new building, made of wood, although built in the manner of its predecessor, which burned down in 2001. The theater is especially beautiful in the evening. We recommend attending one of the theater's performances and admiring its interior decoration.

Operatic or, as it is commonly called, the Center for Music and Art welcomes guests and residents of Batumi at the address: st. Odyssey Dimitriadi, 1, across the road from the embankment. The original building opened not so long ago, in 2011. It hosts a variety of concerts, performances, and performances by music and dance groups.

In fact, the Center for Music and Art is a House of Culture. The inside of the building is incredibly beautiful, more like a modern opera house. Performances are held in Russian. There are fountains in front of the House of Culture (as well as on the first floor of the building). In the evening, they illuminate beautifully and shimmer in the rays of the setting sun. And the building of the Center for Music and Art was included in the top five most unusual theaters. We recommend you take a look!

In details Read about the Batumi Opera House in our separate article.

Find cinema "Apollo" will not pose any problems, because it is located almost in the center of Batumi, in its old part, on the street. Memed Abashidze, 17 (not far from the astronomical clock tower). There is only one hall, small, but there is always room. Films often come with Russian dubbing, so if you are a fan of new films, you won’t miss anything. Ticket prices fluctuate around 5-9 GEL GEORGIAN GEL RATE:
9 lari = 2.98 euros;
9 lari = 3.42 dollars;
9 GEL = 226.98 rubles;
9 lari = 95.76 hryvnia;
9 lari = 7.65 Belarusian rubles.
Exchange rates and prices may not be accurate..

Argo cable car

Cable car - one of the most favorite entertainments among guests of the city of Batumi. Its lower station (boarding) is located on the street. Gogebashvili, not far from. A two-way ticket will cost 10 lari GEORGIAN GEL RATE:
10 lari = 3.31 euros;
10 lari = 3.8 dollars;
10 lari = 252.2 rubles;
10 lari = 106.4 hryvnia;

Exchange rates and prices may not be accurate.. For this price you can fly over Batumi and view it from a bird's eye view. The cable car is new and modern. The glass cabin can accommodate up to 6 people. There are “window windows” and an automatic system for opening and closing doors.

In about 10 minutes you will be taken to the upper station of the cable car, to Mount Feria. Besides observation deck, on it there are souvenir and wine shops, a restaurant, a small church. There is no time limit to explore the fantastic views. The main thing is to save boarding card until the end of the trip.

Museums

The city of Batumi is extremely rich in museums (about 10). The most popular and visited include: the Archaeological Museum, the Local History Museum, the Museum of Art, the Nobel Brothers Technological Museum and the Borjgalo Ethnographic Museum. It is worth considering that in many of the listed galleries, the exhibits presented are signed in Georgian, and the guides practically do not speak Russian.

This seemingly completely ordinary building at first glance retains the memory of many centuries of the Adjarian region.

Archaeological Museum located on the street. Chavchavadze, 77. In it you can learn the whole history of the Adjarian region, admire the hall with ancient gold jewelry, or look into the souvenir shop and buy something as a keepsake. The ticket price is 3 lari GEORGIAN GEL RATE:
3 lari = 0.99 euro;
3 lari = 1.14 dollars;
3 lari = 75.66 rubles;
3 lari = 31.92 hryvnia;

Exchange rates and prices may not be accurate. for an adult. The museum is open from 11 am to 6 pm.

Museum of Local Lore hospitably receives visitors at the address: st. Dzhincharadze, 4. Admission ticket for an adult it will cost 2 lari GEORGIAN GEL RATE:
2 lari = 0.66 euro;
2 lari = 0.76 dollars;
2 lari = 50.44 rubles;
2 lari = 21.28 hryvnia;

Exchange rates and prices may not be accurate.. Opening hours: from 10:00 to 18:00, closed on Monday. The museum is the oldest in Adjara. Its collections number over 180,000 items.

Museum of Art located on the street. Gorgiladze, 8 in a small but cozy two-story building. Ticket price for an adult - 2 lari GEORGIAN GEL RATE:
2 lari = 0.66 euro;
2 lari = 0.76 dollars;
2 lari = 50.44 rubles;
2 lari = 21.28 hryvnia;
2 lari = 1.7 Belarusian rubles.
Exchange rates and prices may not be accurate.. The museum is open from 11:00 to 18:00, closed on Mondays. Most of the works are works by contemporary masters. We recommend visiting the museum for those interested in painting.

Nobel Brothers Museum of Technology located on the street. Leselidze, 3, not far from Opera House. The museum is relatively new, opened in 2007. The exhibits presented are interesting and unusual. In addition to the inventions of the Nobel brothers, there are also exhibitions of two famous oil rich men of that time. Ticket price - 2 lari GEORGIAN GEL RATE:
2 lari = 0.66 euro;
2 lari = 0.76 dollars;
2 lari = 50.44 rubles;
2 lari = 21.28 hryvnia;
2 lari = 1.7 Belarusian rubles.
Exchange rates and prices may not be accurate. for an adult. The museum is open every day except Mondays from 10:00 to 18:00.

Although Ethnographic Museum "Borjgalo" is located outside the city of Batumi, we also included it in this list. After all, it is the only private museum in Georgia. In this gallery for 10 lari GEORGIAN GEL RATE:
10 lari = 3.31 euros;
10 lari = 3.8 dollars;
10 lari = 252.2 rubles;
10 lari = 106.4 hryvnia;
10 lari = 8.5 Belarusian rubles.
Exchange rates and prices may not be accurate. per person, you can see models of typical buildings created by the director himself and even buy small wooden products. The museum is located in the village of Kakhaberi, on the street. Sharashidze, 14. Open every day, seven days a week, from 10:00 to 19:00.

Sea activities

Widely represented in Batumi and a variety of sea activities: riding on boats, yachts and ships (including yacht rental is possible), parachute, hang glider, scooter, banana boat, flyboard and even diving. The main part of these entertainments is located in the area, not far from the registry office and singing fountains. The cost of such entertainment, as in other seaside towns abroad, considerable. But the pleasure received from such a vacation is incomparably higher than banal sunbathing on the beach.

There are usually many people willing to fly over the sea for 15 minutes.

Riding on various boats depending on the duration and direction it will cost you approximately from 10 lari GEORGIAN GEL RATE:
10 lari = 3.31 euros;
10 lari = 3.8 dollars;
10 lari = 252.2 rubles;
10 lari = 106.4 hryvnia;
10 lari = 8.5 Belarusian rubles.
Exchange rates and prices may not be accurate.(short boat ride). The choice of yachts for rent in Batumi is huge. You just need to come to the embankment near the sea terminal and see everything with your own eyes. The cost of such pleasure is 70 lari GEORGIAN GEL RATE:
70 lari = 23.17 euros;
70 lari = 26.6 dollars;
70 lari = 1765.4 rubles;
70 lari = 744.8 hryvnia;

Exchange rates and prices may not be accurate. at one o'clock. Since it is customary to bargain in Georgia, perhaps the price will be reduced a little. More suitable for large companies (6-8 people) Special offers: when ordering from 400 lari GEORGIAN GEL RATE:
400 lari = 132.4 euros;
400 lari = 152 dollars;
400 lari = 10088 rubles;
400 lari = 4256 hryvnia;
400 lari = 340 Belarusian rubles.
Exchange rates and prices may not be accurate. They give you an extra couple of hours for free. This means that the yacht will be at your disposal almost all day with a free choice of direction.

Fly on a parachute and anyone can see the beauty of Batumi from the air for 80 lari GEORGIAN GEL RATE:
80 lari = 26.48 euros;
80 lari = 30.4 dollars;
80 lari = 2017.6 rubles;
80 lari = 851.2 hryvnia;
80 lari = 68 Belarusian rubles.
Exchange rates and prices may not be accurate. for about 15 minutes. Such a “walk” is possible for one person or organized for a couple (in the latter case, you can ask for a discount). Another bright and memorable adventure can be hang gliding behind 100 lari GEORGIAN GEL RATE:
100 lari = 33.1 euros;
100 lari = 38 dollars;
100 lari = 2522 rubles;
100 lari = 1064 hryvnia;
100 lari = 85 Belarusian rubles.
Exchange rates and prices may not be accurate.. This entertainment is actively offered to everyone on the Batumi embankment, in the area of the Park of Wonders.

Ride a scooter (75 GEL GEORGIAN GEL RATE:
75 lari = 24.83 euros;
75 lari = 28.5 dollars;
75 lari = 1891.5 rubles;
75 lari = 798 hryvnia;
75 lari = 63.75 Belarusian rubles.
Exchange rates and prices may not be accurate. in 15 minutes) is an excellent alternative to riding for 5-15 minutes on a banana or a tablet costing from 5 to 10 GEL GEORGIAN GEL RATE:
10 lari = 3.31 euros;
10 lari = 3.8 dollars;
10 lari = 252.2 rubles;
10 lari = 106.4 hryvnia;
10 lari = 8.5 Belarusian rubles.
Exchange rates and prices may not be accurate.. But the extreme ones flyboard flights suitable for lovers of unusual sensations. During this entertainment you can soar above the water at a height of up to 10 meters! The cost of straight skiing depends on the length of time: for 5 minutes - 50 lari GEORGIAN GEL RATE:
50 lari = 16.55 euros;
50 lari = 19 dollars;
50 lari = 1261 rubles;
50 lari = 532 hryvnia;
50 lari = 42.5 Belarusian rubles.
Exchange rates and prices may not be accurate., in 10 minutes - 90 lari GEORGIAN GEL RATE:
90 lari = 29.79 euros;
90 lari = 34.2 dollars;
90 lari = 2269.8 rubles;
90 lari = 957.6 hryvnia;
90 lari = 76.5 Belarusian rubles.
Exchange rates and prices may not be accurate. and in 15 minutes - 130 GEL GEORGIAN GEL RATE:
130 lari = 43.03 euros;
130 lari = 49.4 dollars;
130 lari = 3278.6 rubles;
130 lari = 1383.2 hryvnia;
130 lari = 110.5 Belarusian rubles.
Exchange rates and prices may not be accurate..

For those who like to dive and see the underwater world of the Black Sea in all its glory, we recommend contacting diving center located in the village of Kvariati (near Batumi). Experienced instructors who speak several languages will help and teach the basics of proper immersion in water. You will discover an unusual underwater world, which was previously full of secrets and mysteries. The cost of the dive for 1-2 people is 70 lari GEORGIAN GEL RATE:
70 lari = 23.17 euros;
70 lari = 26.6 dollars;
70 lari = 1765.4 rubles;
70 lari = 744.8 hryvnia;
70 lari = 59.5 Belarusian rubles.
Exchange rates and prices may not be accurate..

Park of Wonders

In the Park of Wonders, located near the sea terminal, you can have great fun at any time of the day. It has a lot of interesting attractions, not to mention fantastic views of the mountains and sea, as well as the high-rise buildings nearby. We especially recommend paying attention to, and.

If you manage to get to the top of the Georgian Alphabet Tower, don’t forget to take a souvenir photo at an altitude of about 130 m.

Tower alphabet You will see right away - this is a beautiful metal building, rising next to the embankment to a height of about 130 meters and illuminated in different colors in the evening, after sunset. Sometimes (it’s hard to predict when), you can go upstairs using an elevator for 12 lari GEORGIAN GEL RATE:
12 lari = 3.97 euros;
12 lari = 4.56 dollars;
12 lari = 302.64 rubles;
12 lari = 127.68 hryvnia;
12 lari = 10.2 Belarusian rubles.
Exchange rates and prices may not be accurate. or free if you book a table in a restaurant under the dome of the building.

Ferris wheel quite a popular and modern attraction for guests of the city of Batumi. All booths are open, so the photos are clear and beautiful. The wheel makes a full revolution in about 10 minutes. The ticket price is 3 lari GEORGIAN GEL RATE:
3 lari = 0.99 euro;
3 lari = 1.14 dollars;
3 lari = 75.66 rubles;
3 lari = 31.92 hryvnia;
3 lari = 2.55 Belarusian rubles.
Exchange rates and prices may not be accurate. per person.

During the tour mountainous Adjara You will see a lot of interesting and unusual things. For example, the place where two rivers merge - Chorokhi and Adzharistskhali.

A second impressive excursion awaits you during trips around mountainous Adjara. In this case, we recommend using the services of a convenient comfortable car with a separate driver, who in 8 hours will show all the most important and interesting sights of the region (and a couple of lesser-known, but quite interesting places). The cost of the trip is 139 euros for two + 15 euros for each additional person.

More detailed information about a trip to mountainous Adjara is in our article:

No less interesting will be a trip to Church of the Holy Trinity, located on Mount Sameba. From it you can see not only Batumi, but also the surrounding area. Minibuses go to the Temple. Approximately for 2 lari GEORGIAN GEL RATE:
2 lari = 0.66 euro;
2 lari = 0.76 dollars;
2 lari = 50.44 rubles;
2 lari = 21.28 hryvnia;
2 lari = 1.7 Belarusian rubles.
Exchange rates and prices may not be accurate. and 30 minutes on the road you will find yourself in place. Transport leaves from a stop near the Batumi Plaza shopping center.

Next unusual excursion- trip to national park Mtirala. Here you will not only enjoy the nature of Adjara (waterfalls, mountains, lakes), but also have the opportunity to ride a bungee (zip line). The park provides routes for independent tourists (for a couple of days). You can get there by bus to Chakvi and then by taxi or organized excursion. We do not recommend the last option. Our friend, who traveled this way with her son, was very dissatisfied with the quality of service.

Pyazhi Magnetity in the village of Ureki were also included in our selection of excursion entertainment. If you miss sandy beaches or if you want to heal a little (many believe that black magnetic sand has a positive effect on the musculoskeletal and cardiovascular systems) - go to Ureki. But be prepared for a long journey (about 1.5 hours) by minibus from a stop near the Batumi Plaza shopping center in about 5 lari GEORGIAN GEL RATE:
5 lari = 1.66 euros;
5 lari = 1.9 dollars;
5 lari = 126.1 rubles;
5 lari = 53.2 hryvnia;
5 lari = 4.25 Belarusian rubles.
Exchange rates and prices may not be accurate. and a dirty beach.

Finally, I would like to wish you all have a nice holiday and positive emotions in any case, regardless of the chosen entertainment!

Entertainment map

We have put all the entertainment listed above on the map. Since many of them are located in different areas of the city, and most of- in the center, it will be more convenient to view the enlarged map. To do this, just click in the upper right corner (on the rectangle) of the map. For a more detailed look, you can roll the mouse wheel. Pay attention to the icons: each of them is signed. For convenience, unnecessary layers (designations) can be hidden by unchecking the extra checkbox on the left on the enlarged map.

Batumi is the heart of sunny Adjara and the main Black Sea resort Georgia. Batumi embodies the advantages of modern southern city and seaside resort. Long beaches, boulevards and avenues, immersed in subtropical flora, comfortable hotels with European service, cafes and restaurants where you can try dishes national cuisine and fully experience the traditions of Georgian hospitality.

Batumi is an eternally young and freedom-intoxicating city. The architecture gives the resort a special unique look - ancient mansions covered with ivy, ancient temples and modern conceptual projects such as the “Tower of the Georgian Alphabet” and the House of Justice.

Geographical position

Batumi is located in the southwest of Georgia, in the Republic of Adjara, of which it is the capital. The city is located on the Black Sea coast, 400 km from the Georgian capital - Tbilisi.

Batumi lies in the Kakhaber lowland, stretching like a crescent from north to west. The main part of the city is located in a convenient natural Black Sea bay - Batumi Bay. From the east, the city is protected by the Arsian ridge, completely covered with beech forests. From the north and south, the resort territory is limited by the winding mountain rivers Korolistskali and Chorokh.

Batumi amazes tourists with its diversity flora. In the vicinity of the resort there are broad-leaved forests and oak forests; coniferous spruce and fir forests stretch higher up the mountain slopes, giving way to alpine meadows. The streets and boulevards of Batumi are decorated with Mediterranean flora - palm trees, cypresses, magnolias, bamboo, laurel, lemon and orange trees, thuja and boxwood.

The coast of Batumi has a length of 7 km. The beaches are about 30 m wide and strewn with small pebbles. Entry into the water is smooth.

Climate

The climate of Batumi is humid subtropical. The resort is located at the same latitude as north coast Turkey and southern Bulgaria. Therefore, the weather conditions at the resort are similar to weather conditions famous resorts Samsun, Riza, Burgas and Primorsko.

Summer in Batumi is hot, sunny and long. The season begins in May and lasts until the end of October. average temperature July is 23 °C, while daytime temperatures can reach 30 °C and above. Sea breezes somewhat moderate the summer heat, so the heat in Batumi is easily tolerated.

Winter at the resort is mild and warm. The average temperature in January is 7 °C. On some cold days, snow may fall, which immediately melts when it reaches the ground.

Batumi is characterized by high humidity - 70-80%.

The average annual precipitation at the resort is 2100 mm. The rainiest period is from October to January.

The swimming season in Batumi lasts from mid-May to the end of October. The water temperature during this period fluctuates between 19-27 °C.

Traditionally, the best period for a holiday on the Black Sea coast of Georgia is considered to be the so-called “ the Velvet season"in September, early October. Daytime temperatures at this time are not so high, but sea waters still warm.

Connection

In Batumi, cellular communications of all three Georgian teleoperators work well - Magti, Geocell and Beeline, 3G and 4G Internet. Hotels, some cafes and restaurants in the resort provide free Wi-Fi internet access.

A landline telephone for long-distance calls can be used in hotels, tourist centers. On the busiest streets of the resort there are payphones that accept both coins and telephone cards, which can be purchased in shops and phone shops.

To call Batumi from Russia by mobile phone should be dialed: + 995 - 222 - subscriber number

To call from a landline phone: 8 - 10 - 995 - 222 - subscriber number

Population

According to 2014 estimates, the permanent population of Batumi is 123,000 people. In summer, the streets of the resort become crowded due to the large number of vacationers.

The majority of Batumi's residents are Georgians; Armenians, Jews, Russians, Abkhazians, Ukrainians, Greeks, Azerbaijanis, and small ethnic groups of Ossetians, Kists and Yazidis also live in the city.

Transport component

Batumi International Airport accepts international and domestic flights, as well as regional flights Turkish Airlines. Direct flights connect Batumi with Moscow. To fly from other cities, you will have to make a transfer in Moscow, Minsk or Istanbul.

The airport is located 2 km southwest of Batumi. You can get from the airport to the city by bus and minibus No. 10, as well as by taxi. The bus ride will take 20 minutes and will cost only 0.4 GEL; you can get to the resort by taxi in 10-15 minutes, paying 10-15 GEL.

The route to Batumi can be made through Tbilisi. Regular flights connect Tbilisi airport with Moscow, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg and Novosibirsk. From Tbilisi airport you can use the services of local airlines to fly to Batumi. Flight time is 40 minutes.

Two trains depart daily from Tbilisi station to Makhinajuri station, located 5 km from Batumi. The day train departs at 9.00, the night train at 23.00. Travel time is 8 hours. Buses and buses stop at Makhinajuri station minibuses to Batumi, taxi drivers are on duty.

Buses and minibuses run from Tbilisi to Batumi. Travel time is 6 hours. Such a trip will cost on average 18-20 GEL.

You can get to Batumi from Sochi. Several times a week, a high-speed catamaran and a comet depart from the Sochi port to the Batumi port. Travel time is 5-6 hours.

City transport Batumi These are buses and minibuses. Titles bus stops, located in popular tourist areas, are duplicated in English. Directions to public transport will cost 0.5 lari.

Taxis in Batumi are represented mainly by private cab drivers. Meters in Batumi taxis are not a common occurrence, so the cost of the trip should be agreed upon in advance.

Tourism

Batumi is a seaside resort, the main focus of which, without a doubt, is beach holiday. The resort's beaches are wide, long and free, but you won't find sand in Batumi - sea waters caress small, polished pebbles.

The main city beach is unofficially called “Batumi Beach”. On the wide pebble strip there are sun loungers, umbrellas, showers, and changing cabins in places. Batumi Beach has no shortage of beach cafes and restaurants. Just behind the beach there is a promenade for walks along the coast and Primorsky Park Boulevard with a palm alley. It should be noted that Batumi Beach is quite crowded. Many tourists prefer a beach holiday in the suburbs of Batumi, in resort villages Gonio and Kvariati.

In Batumi there are traditional for large seaside resorts yacht clubs, marinas with moored pleasure boats. Guests of the resort are offered walks on the sea under sail or on a boat, sea fishing. If you wish and have a skipper's license, you can rent a pleasure boat.

Another developed in Batumi tourist destination– health-improving holiday. In the area of the resort, the Black Sea is highly mineralized and the climate is characterized by a large number of sunlight, and the air at the resort is filled with the aromas of Mediterranean flora. Previously, there were sanatoriums and boarding houses in Batumi, today they have been replaced by comfortable hotels with spa salons and wellness clubs.

Important phone numbers

Emergency numbers in Batumi are the same as throughout Georgia:

Fire service - 111
Police - 122
Ambulance – 113
Emergency Service -112
United help desk 119

The resort has two information center for tourists located at the following addresses:

Batumi, central entrance to the boulevard
tel. 422-294412, 577-909091
Every day, 10:00-19:00.

Batumi, st. Khimshiashvili no. 23
tel. 422-294422
Daily, 9:00-18:00

Call a taxi, find out background information, local phone numbers service departments You can contact the hotel administration.

Attractions

The first thing that attracts visitors to the city is the architecture. Cozy cobbled streets in the city center, ancient mansions, houses with balconies covered with vegetation create a striking contrast with modern Batumi buildings.

The “Tower of the Georgian Alphabet” has already become one of the symbols of Batumi. The building, erected in 2012 according to the design of the Spanish architect Alberto Domingo Cabo, symbolizes the DNA structure made up of the letters of the Georgian alphabet. The tower is located on the same square with the skyscraper of the Batumi Technological University, the Batumi Lighthouse and the Radisson Blu Hotel. The House of Justice of Batumi, which resembles an inverted bottle, as well as the Wedding Palace, whose design is made in the shape of a dolphin, are distinguished by their original architecture.

Piazza is called the little Venice of Batumi. The square is surrounded by a complex of hotels, cafes and restaurants of the same name, decorated with stained glass and mosaics. In the evenings there is music in the square.

The buildings of the 19th century have been preserved in Old Batumi. One of the main architectural monuments city is Cathedral. The cathedral building in the neo-Gothic style was erected in 1903. IN historical center Batumi has an astronomical clock. By appearance they are not much different from ordinary watches. Their peculiarity is the presence of a golden rim, as well as figures of the moon and sun at the ends of the hands. The clock is placed on the golden tower of the National Bank of Georgia.

Guests of Batumi have the opportunity to visit one of the largest botanical gardens in the world. The Batumi Arboretum, similar to the Gardens of Babylon, descends in terraces from mountain peaks to sea. The flora of Transcaucasia is located on the uppermost tier, and Mediterranean vegetation is located at the edge of the sea. In the botanical garden you can see bamboo and eucalyptus groves, bananas, tulip trees, zelkova, and Japanese sakura.

The ancient Gonio fortress is located 9 km from Batumi. The citadel once served as a Roman outpost. The fortress is surrounded by many legends; it is generally accepted that on the territory of Gonio there is the grave of one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ, Matthew. IN archaeological complex you can see huge stone pedestals in the form of crosses, fortress walls with 18 towers, the skeletons of Roman baths and other buildings.

Leisure at the resort

Restaurants. In Batumi, everyone finds a cuisine to their liking. Some people enjoy trying local Adjarian khachapuri, while others prefer well-known dishes. There are many restaurants at the resort, however, most of them are located along the waterfront.

A few tens of meters from the edge of the Black Sea, in the Primorsky Park, there is one of the most popular establishments of the resort - the French cafe “FanFan”. The signature dish is mussels in cheese sauce, and the retro-style interior creates a special atmosphere. Near the embankment, among the palm trees, there is the restaurant “Ukraine”. Here guests are offered several types of borscht, Odessa-style herring, lard and other traditional snacks. You can enjoy Caucasian cuisine in the Adjarian House, Charghali, Retro restaurants and in many small cafes, the menu of which includes khinkali, khachapuri, lobio and Georgian cheeses.

A seaside resort is unthinkable without fish restaurants. You can try Black Sea seafood dishes while admiring the panorama of Batumi harbor in the “GoldFish” and “BlackSea” restaurants.

Among restaurants serving European cuisine, the MarcoPolo and La Brioche restaurants are deservedly popular. The establishments are located on the Piazza square of the tourist complex of the same name, in the Old Town of Batumi. La Brioche offers outdoor seating and live music in the square in the evenings.

Parks. Along Black Sea coast Batumi is spread out grand park. The residents of the resort themselves are accustomed to calling it a boulevard. Primorsky Park Boulevard was founded in 1881 and has changed a lot since then. On the sea side, the park is framed by a palm alley, parallel to which there are four more paths, separated by lawns. The entrance to the park is a snow-white colonnade. The alleys and squares are decorated with a wide variety of sculptures. In the park there are cozy places recreation, sports grounds, tennis courts where major competitions are held. On Magnolia Alley there is a pavilion with chess tables. In the evenings, guests of the resort are treated to a beautiful spectacle - color-musical “dancing” fountains.

In contrast to the busy Primorsky Boulevard, a quiet green corner of the resort is the 6th of May Park, located in the very center of Batumi. Park flora - boxwood, yew and palm trees surround the lake, where you can go boating. The park has a sundial, a zoo and an aquarium.

Theaters and cinemas. Resort guests can visit the Batumi Drama Theater. I. Chavchavadze. Every weekend there are performances in the theater, and metropolitan troupes often come on tour.

The revived Summer Theater has recently opened on the resort's embankment - a hall for 12,000 spectators is equipped in a tall wooden building. The painting of the ceiling in the auditorium of the theater imitates the vault of heaven. There is also a puppet theater and a theater for young spectators in Batumi. New film releases can be seen at the Apollo Cinema. Performances and film screenings are held in Georgian.

Museums. The resort has several major museums. The Batumi Museum of Local Lore presents an exhibition of 170,000 exhibits - archaeological finds, documents, weapons and photographs, testifying to a particular period in the history of the city. You can get acquainted with the culture and art of Adjara in State Museum arts Batumi has its own house-museum of Joseph Stalin, where you can see some of the leader’s personal belongings. Several pages from the history of the resort can be found in the Batumi Technological Museum of the Nobel brothers, who once held an oil production office in the city.

Entertainment and shopping centers. Batumi may soon become one of the gaming capitals of the world. The resort authorities are seriously thinking about building several dozen gaming establishments. Today, resort guests can try their luck in the casinos at the Radisson, Sheraton, Intourist hotels, as well as in the Adjarabet and GoldenPalace casinos.

Peculiar entertainment center You can call the area “MiraclePark” on Batumi Boulevard. The square united the “Tower of the Georgian Alphabet”, the sculpture “You, Me and Batumi”, a lighthouse and a Ferris wheel. Miracle Park regularly becomes a venue for cultural events, concerts and exhibitions.

Water parks. There is only one water park in Batumi and it is very small. There are several here water slides for adults, a unique water ramp, a swimming pool, children's slides, a relaxation area with sun loungers and a beach cafe.

Amusement parks. There is no specialized amusement park. Children's attractions - trampolines, carousels and cars are available on Primorsky Boulevard. There is a small children's amusement park in Park 6 May.

Dolphinariums. The Batumi Dolphinarium is located in the central part of the resort, near Lake Nurgeli and the 6 May Park. Under the dome of the dolphinarium, 30-minute performances with the participation of 8 dolphins take place. Those who wish can swim with the “artists” for an additional fee.

Poster

Summer in Batumi delights guests - the season of festivals, competitions, concerts, all kinds of exhibitions and competitions.

Among the music festivals, one can note “Batumimusicfest”, which brings together connoisseurs of classical music. The festival is traditionally attended by the Symphony Orchestra of the Tbilisi Opera Theater, the Batumi Chapel, and a chamber orchestra.

In July, Batumi hosts the International Black Sea Jazz Festival. Performances by artists take place in closed club halls and in open areas of Primorsky Park.

The Batumi Summer festival starts in August. For eight consecutive evenings, musicians, poets and artists perform on the stage of the Batumi Music Center.

The “Beer Festival” and music Festival"Georgiasummerfest".

Since 2006, at the beginning of autumn, the resort hosts the International Film Festival of Author's Films. Screenings are held in the puppet theater, Apollo cinema and open areas. Admission for spectators is free.

Famous Georgian artists regularly perform at concert venues in Batumi - Nino Katamadze, Vakhtang Kikabidze, and the Sukhishvili ensemble.

Many people travel with children. Now I’m among them, and if you’re going to Batumi, I have something to tell you)

There is no shortage of children's goods in Batumi, but I had to look for a lot) I give you tips, you're always welcome.

Baby food

Look for mixtures, cereals and purees in Tsida pharmacies and stores.

I know 3 Tsida stores in Batumi, but there may be more:

opposite the Willmart store on Inasaridze,
at the intersection of Melikashvili streets (near 6 May Park) and Gorgiladze streets,
on Chavchavadze (near Batumi Plaza).

There are plenty of pharmacies in every part of the city.

I can’t say anything about the brands of mixtures, because I’ve never bought them, but if you are interested in something specific, just ask me, I’ll find out.

Porridges: dairy-free - Nestle: buckwheat, rice, oatmeal, multigrain. Occasionally you can find dairy-free oatmeal from other companies.

Dairy: large selection - Heinz, Semper, Malyutka, Bellakt, Hipp and others.

Purees: more fruit ones, but you can also find vegetables, meat, and fish. Brands: Frutonyanya, Semper, Gerbert, Hipp.

I found Semper only in PSP pharmacies, other brands - almost everywhere.

In the same departments they sell children's cookies, but I have never seen them with a normal composition. Everything with sugar and strange additives. And yes, do not trust the consultants in stores and pharmacies, they are extremely poorly versed in products and often misinform - you need to read the ingredients.

I like the selection at Aversi pharmacies the most, plus they often have promotions.

Diapers

Diapers are also sold in pharmacies, Tsida stores; in large grocery stores one would not dare to call them supermarkets. You can even buy individually, if you suddenly need it) By the way, medicines here are also sold individually or in “sheets”)

By assortment:

Pampers Premium Care, Active Baby, Sleep & Play. In short, everything except panties.
Huggies Elite Soft, Classic, and those for boys and girls. Occasionally you can find panties, but the price is 2-2.5 times higher than for regular diapers.
Libero - also all types, and there are also panties. And also at some unrealistic price.
Various budget little-known Turkish brands.

I have never seen Japanese diapers, but they say that Merries can be found in some pharmacy at the intersection of Melikishvili and Chavchavadze. Panties are rare and unreasonably expensive. Apparently Georgian children don’t use them)

Creams, shampoos, soaps, wipes, etc.

Children's cosmetics are sold everywhere. You can find anything, from cheap Russian creams to French pharmacy cosmetics for atopics.

Budget and popular products can be found even in regular grocery stores. There is a large selection in pharmacies like PSP.

Detergents

Tsida pharmacies and stores sell washing powders such as Stork and Eared Nanny. There are few alternatives, for example, you can buy liquid Frosch, sold at Goodwill stores.

Toys

There are no problems with toys. There are also shops with expensive toys, for example XS on the corner of Europe Square and Gamsakhurdia, and with cheap and very cheap ones)

And even in stores with very cheap toys you can find quite interesting options of normal quality.

Plus, they sell it in parks and along the embankment. air balloons and soap bubbles.

Cafes and restaurants

Here I’m unlikely to be able to give comprehensive information yet; Levik is happy to sit in a stroller if you communicate with him and periodically throw in new toys - so any establishment that is not very smoky is suitable for us.

There really aren’t that many of them, but in the summer this problem won’t be acute thanks to summer terraces. Even now there are many nice cafes with tables on the street.

Definitely worthwhile place— Grill Town near Sheraton.

There are high chairs for children, a cool heated terrace - you can sit outside even in the cold. Cool interior and delicious food.

There is a children's corner and high chairs in the Gardens Cafe, but it can be smoky inside.

This item will definitely be updated.

Where to go with a child in Batumi

Again, I don’t have much experience yet - I go with my child almost everywhere I could go without him.

But it seems to me that there are enough children’s places in the city:

Well, of course, the beach!
small zoo in the park on May 6
attractions (ibid.)
Dolphinarium (ibid.)
aquarium (almost there)
playgrounds
cinema
and much more.

For example, you can ride bicycles and other vehicles along the Boulevard. In my opinion, this is fun for any age.

Playgrounds

There are quite a few children's playgrounds with slides and swings scattered around the city. Unfortunately, not everything is in good condition. But there are also enough unbroken ones.

For example, there is a large one in the seaside park, not far from the registry office and.

There you can even find a swing for cheerful 11-month-old children)

Game rooms

Venues in shopping centers There is no place in Batumi where you can leave your child and go about your business. There are no such shopping centers)

In the center you can find separate children's rooms. Price - about 5 GEL per hour. I haven’t checked, but they say it can be a bit dirty there.

Kindergartens and sections

If you came to Batumi not for 2 weeks, but for a long time, then I hasten to please you that there are plenty of kindergartens and schools here. You can find both English and Russian speaking classes.

There are no problems with the sections either, from drawing to martial arts.

Children's furniture and various devices

This is something you'll have to look for. We have been looking for a crib for Leo for quite some time.

If you need a crib, stroller, high chair, car seat, swing, walker or anything like that, you can search:

in a store at the intersection of Melikashvili and Chavchavadze streets ( the exact address, Unfortunately, i do not know).
at the market on the street. Pushkin,
at the Hopa market,
Sometimes cribs and strollers are sold in pharmacies.

There is no rental of children's goods.

From the photo you understand how difficult it is for a dog to live in our house) In fact, they are already friends.

Batumi has almost everything. And this applies not only to products for children. The main thing is to know where to look)

You shouldn’t carry suitcases of cereals and purees with you if you don’t need some kind of special food. What you really need to prepare for is rain. You need to think about clothing and possible leisure activities.

Enjoy your holiday! Ciao!