FRESH AIR, PICTURESQUE LANDSCAPES, HOSPITABLE INHABITANTS AND A PLETHORA OF TRADITIONS – THAT’S A SHORT LIST OF WHAT CAN BE EXPECTED IN THE ADJARA MOUNTAINS. THE AVERAGE HEIGHT OF MOUNTAINS IN ADJARA IS 2000-2500 METERS, WITH THE HIGHEST– THE KANLIDAGHI -LOCATED AT 3,007 METERS ABOVE SEA LEVEL. HERE, GODERDZI PASS CAN ALSO BE FOUND (2025 METERS) ON THE MAIN BATUMI –AKHALTSIKHE ROAD. WHILE EXPLORING THIS ROUTE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO CATCH A GLIMPSE OF THE MAGNIFICENT LANDSCAPES AND BREATHE FRESH ALPEN AIR.

WHAT TO SEE IN KHULO

Khulo is a very beautiful village which is also home to lots of castles. 7km from Khulo, in the village of Uchkho, one can see an arched bridge dating back to the XI – XII centuries. There is also the Local Lore Museum in Khulo with a selection of 745 exponents.

Beshumi is one of the most famous summer resorts there, surrounded by sub-alpine forests, with astonishingly fresh air and a high level of ionization. The resort welcomes its guests from June to September. Tourists can enjoy their stay in comfortable cottages and attend the traditional celebration “Shuamtoba” in the middle of August. The celebration lineup also includes a horse-race. Goderdzi Pass is one of Khulo’s resorts offering a variety of fascinating activities: hiking in the mountains and forests, riding bicycles, flying with paraplanes, tasting mineral waters, and a visit to the “Bear Reservation.” Those who are more interested in exotic nature can visit the beautiful green lake located between looming mountains: the sight of the transparent water reflecting the mountain range is impressive and great for chilling out.

WHAT TO SEE IN KHELVACHAURI

Khelvachauri is a mountainous location in the southern part of the Machakhela gorge where the border divides Georgia and Turkey. The gorge consists of several large and many small villages, including: Gvara, Kedkedi, Adjarisaghmarti, Tskhemrala, Chkhutuneti, Chikuneti, Sindieti, Saputkreti, Gorgadzeti and Vake.

There are various historical-cultural heritage sites: castles, churches, winepresses and cellars, and water fountains built in stone. This gorge is particularly famous for its stone arched bridges of varying sizes, the largest being Khemlari bridge with a length of 25 meters and width of 2 meters.

Tourists can explore these fascinating sites and see some castles: Korolistvali, Chkhutuneti, and Gvara, and visit the Transfiguration Church in Akhalsheni village. There is also the Machakhela Ethnographic Museum located in the former Mosque and the Lazian Ethnographic Museum which displays a selection of ancient Kolkhian and Lazian items.

WHAT TO SEE IN SHUAKHEVI

Shuakhevi is rich in fossils and mineral waters. The rivers are abundant in fish; the forests heavy with wild fruits and healing plants. It is recommended to visit Nigazeuli fortress- located at 800 meters above sea level in the village of the same name- as well as Kiviani castle in Khichauri village, which dates back to the XIII century, and Otolta and Chanchalo castles.

Gomarduli village belongs to the Shuakhevi Municipality and is located 74 km from Batumi. It is possible to arrange some interesting activities there: hiking, horse-riding, rock climbing, camping and more.