Much of Batumi's economy revolves around tourism and gambling (it is nicknamed The Las Vegas of the Black Sea), but the city is also an important seaport and includes industries like shipbuilding, food processing and light manufacturing.
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Much of Batumi's economy revolves around tourism and gambling (it is nicknamed The Las Vegas of the Black Sea), but the city is also an important seaport and includes industries like shipbuilding, food processing and light manufacturing.
It was considered a popular port and tourist city in Soviet or post-Soviet periods. Batumi is still distinguished by the abundance of buildings with a very different architectural look. Distinctive traditions of Georgian cuisine and feast are one of the reasons that attract tourists to our country.
Although industrially developed, Batumi is an attractive city and popular resort. Its many gardens and its streets are lined with exotic plants; north of the city is the Batumi Botanical Garden, with a rich collection of subtropical and tropical plants.
If you're keen on culture, museums, old architecture, and you like to have urban experience, then Tbilisi is a good destination for you. During summer, Tbilisi is quite empty and most activities are happening near the seaside. Please note that Batumi is a great destination only in warm seasons.
Batumi is quite unlike any other city in Georgia and although its location is a little out on a limb (more on that later), it is most certainly worth visiting and offers a fascinating contrast to other, more traditional, destinations in the country.
A family of four estimated monthly costs are 2,037.8$ (5,471.5GEL) without rent. A single person estimated monthly costs are 570.1$ (1,530.7GEL) without rent. Batumi is 63.8% less expensive than New York (without rent). Rent in Batumi is, on average, 85.3% lower than in New York.
Two days is the perfect amount of time to discover Batumi, Georgia's bizarre city on the sea. Most travelers come to Batumi to indulge in forbidden cultural activities of gambling and drinking; however, this Black Sea “sin city” offers so much more.
Immerse yourself in nature. Batumi is literally surrounded by nature and is the perfect place to explore some of Georgia's most precious natural environments – including three national parks, recently recognised by UNESCO for their unique natural attributes.
Nonetheless, English, Russian, and Turkish are also commonly spoken. Russian is spoken by most older Georgians, while English is spoken by many (though hardly most) younger ones.
More than five hundred employees take care of water supply and sewerage services in Batumi. The main value of Batumis Tskali is quality and safe drinking water - which is taken care of by the company's chemical-bacteriological laboratory.
From the generous visa-free policy to the low cost of food, there's no two ways about it: Georgia is a very budget-friendly tourist destination. I rarely use the word 'cheap' to describe Georgia; instead, I always say it's good value for money.
Luckily for you, neither Armenia or Georgia are expensive destinations. In fact, they are as cheap as it can be. You can easily have a nice trip for less than 25 USD per day. The prices in each country are quite similar, but Georgia tends to be cheaper in about everything.
The best months for good weather in Batumi are May, June, July, August, September and October. On average, the warmest months are June, July, August and September. January is the coldest month of the year. The rainiest months are January, March, September, October, November and December.