Planning your next trip to the beach? Luckily for you, Georgia offers some of the best beaches in the Caucasus, to choose your next destination. Georgia has several beaches that strike the perfect balance between exoticism and elegance, all ideal for a family or romantic getaway.

Let’s take a look at Georgia beaches for different coastal adventures, and discover the top beaches in Georgia!

Georgia’s Black Sea Beaches

The country, which shares influences from both Eastern Europe and Western Asia, is a true beauty. It has plenty of art, beautiful architecture, music, and more to showcase. That’s where you see the influences of the different continental sides.

But, having access to the Black Sea, the country of Georgia has a few beaches that will steal anyone’s heart. Most of the shores have pebbles and rocks instead of soft sand, so don’t forget to bring your slippers or beach shoes.

Common for Georgia’s beaches are that they are mostly visited by local and domestic tourists, so if you come as a foreigner you’re in for a treat to experience Georgian holiday life.

Thing to know about Georgia Black Sea Coast

Many newcomers may be shocked to find that the majority of Georgia’s shoreline is rocky making it essential to carry suitable footwear and maybe even a yoga mat. Rocky beaches also tend to have steep slopes from the waterline which often gets deep enough to completely cover you in just 10-15 steps from the shore. The water is only slightly salty, so swimming is a real pleasure.

It’s also quite safe to play in as the only sea life you’ll have to watch out for is the occasional jellyfish. If you don’t feel like making a stony start to your holiday it might be comforting to know most beaches in Georgia are usually adjacent to green rolling hills that allow visitors to appreciate a fine view while sunbathing

Batumi – Explore the city  where beaches and snowy peaks collide

Batumi is “Pearl of the black sea” and it is  some of the best places to wind down in Georgia. For the uninitiated, Batumi is a port city, the capital of Adjara and the main Black Sea resort of Georgia. Travelers come here for good pebble beaches, warm and clear sea, as well as fantastic subtropical greenery.

Many of Batumi beaches have a well developed infrastructure, thanks to which you can visit these with both children and the elderly. There is plenty to do in Batumi so day after day you will not sit in a hotel or on the beach.

You can go on boat trips or scuba dive to explore the underwater beauty of the Black Sea. Batumi has a temperate climate all year round, as it is located in the subtropical part of Georgia. The average temperature in summer rises to 29⁰С.

Kvariati Beach

Kvariati is known among beach lovers in Georgia as a place for diving and one of the best beaches for families with children. It is located 3 km from the Georgian-Turkish border. The wonderful subtropical climate, ecologically clean sea, and mountains, and well-developed tourist infrastructure contributed to the fact that families come here for one day or longer, alone or with companies.

Gonio Beach

Gonio is the most vibrant beach on this list. Here the city’s nightlife is right on the shore with its many noisy bars and clubs. 

Gonio is a pure little gem along the coastline and people love sitting on the slope of the eucalyptus groves above the Gonio beach and the soothing mountain and sea breezes offering soothing, relaxing, healing effects.

Sarpi Beach

Perhaps you’re one of those people who want to have a bar – or several – nearby when spending time at the beach. In this case, you will love Sarpi.

This beach used to be one of the cleanest and most peaceful ones, which is what made it so popular. Here you can  dive into the water if you want to take the experience to the next level.

Grigoleti Beach

Grigoleti is also located in the Guria region, but it’s in the municipality of Lanchkhuti. Interestingly, the sand on this beach is magnetic, as it contains titan-magnetite, small magnetite, or ilmenite particles. Although it doesn’t have such a developed infrastructure, this town gets a few tourists from time to time, especially families.

Shekvetili Beach

Sand beaches may be found in Shekvetili and Kaprovani. The sand is black as opposed to blond. The sand on these beaches is said to be beneficial in the treatment of cardiovascular disorders, nervous system difficulties, paresis, rachitic, and muscular ailments.

The pine forest that begins directly behind the beach contributes much to the nice climate. These are fantastic spots to arrange a family getaway because the water is shallow and there is Tsitsinatela park nearby, making it ideal for anybody with children.

Mtsvane Kontskhi – Green Cape

The locals name this spot Green Paradise, and it is only 9 kilometers (5.6 miles) from Batumi. It features a stunning landscape, including a botanical garden right on the shore! Both tourists and locals visit for sunbathing and swimming, but also for diving. Mtsvane Kontskhi is well supplied by its various guest homes, restaurants, and cafè-bars, allowing you to spend the entire day enjoying the splendor of the Green Paradise.

Kobuleti

Kobuleti is also located in the Adjara region and is another beloved destination among the Black Sea beaches. Locals love this area because it offers a relaxing alternative for anyone who wants to sunbathe or swim. After Batumi, this is the second most popular beach destination for people to visit. Most of the time, you will see locals attending the beach here.

Ureki

This beach is also located in Guria, being a famous seaside town, if not the most famous one in the area. Arguably, this is the beach with the softest sand. Local families love this place thanks to the therapy offered by the sand, which is believed to be able to treat various problems. Not to mention that the place is great for enjoying a nice atmosphere.