Batumi’s long boulevard is the heart of the city. Stretching along the seafront for more than 7 kilometers, it’s lined with palm trees, sculptures, fountains, cafés, bike paths, and beach clubs. Locals and visitors stroll here in the evenings, stopping to watch the sun dip into the sea or to catch the famous dancing fountains show. The pebble beach is clean and spacious, and while there are no waves, the sea is calm and warm during the summer months. From June to September, the coast buzzes with life—families picnicking, couples biking, and street musicians filling the air with music.

But Batumi isn’t only a summer destination. The city has a subtropical climate, which keeps it green and pleasant for most of the year. The nearby Batumi Botanical Garden, one of the largest in the region, is a lush, shaded oasis with rare plants and walking trails that overlook the sea. For those who love nature, it’s a must-visit. A short drive inland takes you to the foothills of the Lesser Caucasus, where you’ll find waterfalls, forests, and eco-tourism villages. Places like Makhuntseti and Mtirala National Park are perfect for day trips filled with hiking, river swimming, and homemade local food.

The food scene in Batumi is a highlight in itself. Being a port city, Batumi offers excellent fresh fish and seafood alongside classic Georgian dishes like adjaruli khachapuri—the famous cheese-filled bread shaped like a boat and topped with a raw egg and butter. The city is full of open-air restaurants, beach cafés, and hidden spots where you’ll find warm hosts and generous plates. Traditional Adjarian cuisine uses local herbs, dairy, and cornmeal in creative ways, offering a slightly different flavor palette than in other regions of Georgia.

Batumi also has a rich cultural side, often hidden behind its modern surface. The city has museums, art spaces, opera performances, jazz nights, and seasonal festivals. The old port history is still felt in the character of the city’s older neighborhoods, where Orthodox churches, mosques, and synagogues have stood side by side for generations. There’s a real sense of openness in Batumi—people from different backgrounds living together, creating something dynamic and layered.

Getting to Batumi is easy. The city has its own international airport, as well as train and bus connections to Tbilisi and Kutaisi. The center is walkable, and taxis or app-based rides make short trips simple. For travelers who want a mix of beach time, nightlife, culture, and nature, Batumi offers it all in one place. Whether you stay in a luxury tower, a boutique guesthouse, or a family-run inn in the hills, you’ll find the same warmth that Georgia is known for.

What makes Batumi truly special is how it constantly surprises you. One moment, you’re in a quiet café with homemade lemonade; the next, you’re standing in front of a rotating sculpture of two lovers, watching it come together and pull apart in the rain. It’s a city that’s both lighthearted and deep. With Viewpoint Horizons, your time in Batumi becomes more than a vacation—it becomes a connection to a place where sea, sky, architecture, and tradition come together in a way that feels alive, local, and completely unexpected.