Cities and towns
📍Regions of Georgia
🗺️ 5 Frequently Asked Questions from Tourists About Georgia's Regions
Georgia has one city of national significance—Tbilisi—and 11 regions: Adjara, Guria, Imereti, Kakheti, Kvemo Kartli, Mtskheta-Mtianeti, Racha-Lechkhumi, Samegrelo-Upper Svaneti, Samtskhe-Javakheti, Shida Kartli, and Abkhazia (temporarily occupied territory). Wherever you go, you're sure to find something interesting within a 50-100-kilometer radius.
💬 Adjara boasts the pristine, gentle Black Sea. If you're looking for a relaxing family vacation, head to Kobuleti or Ureki. For action-packed travelers, Batumi, with its skyscrapers, restaurants, and resort nightlife, is a better choice. Guria boasts the famous magnetic Ureki Beach with its therapeutic black sand.
💬 Kakheti is the birthplace of Georgian winemaking, with traditions stretching back over 8,000 years: the endless vineyards of the Alazani Valley and long feasts. Kakheti produces tart, dense wines with a rich finish, while Imereti and western Georgia produce light, sweet wines that appeal to most tourists.
💬 Svaneti is primarily about mountains: glacier-capped peaks, ski resorts in winter, and mountaineering in summer. And yet, civilization has barely reached here—if you want a truly authentic Georgia, this is the place to go. Gudauri becomes a center of entertainment for winter sports enthusiasts in winter, while in summer it's cool and deserted.
💬 The best time to visit Georgia is May, June, and September. In winter, the ski resorts of Gudauri and Bakuriani are open, summer is the beach season in Batumi and Ureki, and autumn is ideal for wine tours in Kakheti.