Guria is the smallest region of Georgia. It’s
located in the western half of the country and is bordered by the
Black Sea with a 22-kilometer-long coastline. Despite its size, the
region offers a wide variety of activities for its visitors. Thus,
here’s some of the best things to see and do in Guria.
Visit a medieval monastery complex
The Shemokmedi complex, located in the village of Shemokmedi
is the center of the eponymous eparchy, which used to be the
wealthiest monastery in the country and housing a large library.
Dating back to the 12th century, the main temple of the monastery
was built on the top of a mountain. On one side of the mountain,
there were monk cells and on the other, the nuns.
Watch the breathtaking sunrise in
Bakhmaro
Bakhmaro is a mountainous resort at 1,926-2,050 meters above
sea level. Its territory is surrounded by pine and fir forests and
is characterized by unique curative possibilities. Summers see lots
of tourists who enjoy fresh air and unforgettable views. One of the
must-do things here is to hike up a mountain when it’s still dark
to witness a stunning sunrise.
Enjoy panoramic views and hiking opportunities from
Gomismta
Gomismta is a summer resort in Ozurgeti Municipality, located
at 2,100-2,755 meters above sea level. Surrounded by a softwood
forest and mineral springs, the resort is distinguished by its
panoramic views of pine forests, beautiful mountains, and summer
cottages in the Alpine zone. The best time to visit Gomismta is
during late spring and summer; however, it is gorgeous during every
season of the year.
Take a dip in the Black Sea
Besides mountain resorts, Guria is rich with coastal cities.
Its jewels are Ureki, Shekvetili, and Grigoleti. All of them boast
with magnetic sands that are loaded with iron particles and are
beneficial for cardiovascular and respiratory systems. And once you
get bored by sunbathing, you can head to a theme park Tsitsinatela
in Shekvetili and enjoy more than 40 different attractions.