Georgia’s Black Sea Port Batumi Among Top 10 Autumn Holiday Destinations

TBILISI – Georgia’s Black Sea region Adjara continues to gain popularity amongst foreign visitors for its sea and mountainous holiday destinations.

Forbes Russia named the region’s capital Batumi among the 10 most popular autumn holiday destinations alongside other cities in Italy, Greece and Spain.

Forbes names the city’s beaches, historical core and traditional local cuisine as highlights of any visit.

The article also noted that Batumi has a wide variety of festivals and music events planned for autumn.

The latest statistics published by the Tourism and Resorts Department of Adjara said the number of tourists visiting the region from January-July had a year-on-year increase of 73.35 percent, or 21,500 people.

The majority of visitors are from Russia, Poland, Ukraine and Israel, according to information provided by the region’s tourist information centers.

According the Adjara Tourism Department, most visitors are interested in the mountainous regions and ecotourism.

By Tamar Svanidze