Gonio beach
Gonio is a beach about 2 km long, located in the resort village of the same name, 10 km from Batumi. This is the first beach in a chain of small but cozy resorts stretching up to the Turkish border. Gonio is recognized as one of the best beaches in Adjara. It is comfortable and cozy and attracts tourists with its clean coastline, clear water, picturesque views of the mountains and the sea, a pleasant atmosphere of solitude. And if you want to return to civilization, the hustle and bustle of resort life, then go to Batumi which is near at hand.
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Beach description
The beach in Gonio is wide and open, not crowded enough even in high season, so everyone, who is looking for a quiet, secluded place, will like it. Coverage on the beach, as well as in neighboring areas is shingle, and of quite a large size. It is more convenient to walk on it not barefoot, but in special shoes, that can be brought or bought in the village. The entry into the sea is steep and the shallow water area is very small, so after a few meters it becomes deep. The sea bottom is rocky, the water is pure and clear. There is no natural shade on the coastline, so to hide from the sun, it is necessary take or rent a beach umbrella.
The beach in Gonio can be divided into 3 areas:
- the central part - a landscaped area, where you can rent beach equipment;
- the southern part, neighboring to the Kvariati beach, is most popular with merried couples with children, since there is a wider area of shallow water, an entry into the sea is sloping with a gradual transition to depth.
- northern part - a wild site, adjacent to the outstation.
Convenient location and excellent transport accessibility are also included in the list of beach advantages in Gonio. It is possible to get to it from Batumi by taxi, bus or minibus in just 15-20 minutes.
When is the best time to go?
In summer, Georgia has very hot weather, which sometimes interferes with enjoying beach vacations and excursions. Therefore, the best time to visit the Black Sea resorts falls on May, June and September.
Video: Beach Gonio
Infrastructure
The resort infrastructure in Gonio is being actively developed, therefore the beach is well equipped and has everything necessary for a comfortable pastime:
- rental service of beach equipment. It is often installed here in front of the surf line; within walking distance from the sea, and not at a distance, as is usually done on other beaches;
- changing cabins;
- paid beach activities - catamarans, jet skis, water skis, boat tours;
- volleyball court and trampolines for children;
- cafes and small restaurants under thatched roofs that offer Georgian cuisine. The surrounding area is often equipped with canopies and hammocks, where you can relax after a hearty meal.;
- outlets where you can buy souvenirs, air mattresses, children's circles for swimming, special beach shoes.
Sellers offering water and coffee, local sweets and fruits regularly walk along the beach. Along the entire beach stretches the waterfront, similar to the Batumi Seaside Boulevard. It is convenient for riding a bicycle, a gyro scooter, a gyroboard, making unhurried evening promenades.
Gonio has over 50 hotels and guest houses, some of which are located on the first line. For instance, one of them is Gold Hotel, it offers cozy family rooms. There is a swimming pool and parking lot on the hotel's territory.
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The disadvantage of the beach in Gonio, like all pebble beaches, is the formation in weather of large stone deposits in the surf, which creates certain difficulties when leaving the water. In addition, a vacation in Gonio may seem frankly boring for those who can not imagine a beach resort without nightclubs and noisy discos. But Gonio can be a convenient starting point for exploring local and nearby attractions.
On the territory of the village, a little away from the beach area there is a museum reserve dating back to the ancient period - the ancient Roman fortress of Gonio(Apsare). Observing it, you will learn more about the history of this region. An interesting pastime promises a trip to Batumi. There is a botanical garden, a dolphinarium, a contact zoo, Miracle Park and the observation deck Alphabetic Tower, 6 May Park. Taking a sightseeing tour of Batumi, you can ride a cable car, take pictures in the iconic places of the city - on Primorsky Boulevard, on Europe Square, near the monument to Ali and Nino or the tower with an astronomical clock, in other interesting locations. Going south from Gonio, you can visit the beaches located in the neighboring villages - Kvariati and Sarpi, or go to Turkey, the border with which is located in Sarpi. In addition, in any Gonio hotel, tourists will be offered one-day and many-day excursions in Adjara and other regions of Georgia.