Sarpi beach
It is located on the west coast of Georgia in the immediate vicinity of the Turkish border. There is a highway connecting the two countries near the beach, and Sarpi is a little higher in the mountains. Batumi, the main resort of Georgia, can be reached from the beach in fifteen minutes by any passing minibus, so tourists staying in Sarpi can easily combine a quiet relaxing holiday with a varied evening entertainment.
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Beach description
Almost a kilometer coastline, suitable for a comfortable beach pastime, is covered with shingle and stretches to the very Turkish border. Two large picturesque rocks tower on the right side of the sea near the coast - a favorite place for divers of all ages. Closer to the border, the beach widens, shingle becomes smaller, umbrellas, lounges and showers appear (everything is paid and a bit more expensive than in Batumi).
The sea in the Sarpi region is considered to be the cleanest in Georgia, there is a shingle at the bottom, sometimes quite large.
Near the beach there are several cafes and eateries, local merchants, who offer boiled corn, ice cream and Georgian sweets go on the coast.
On the beach there are no specially equipped playgrounds for active games, from entertainment - traditional water attractions, children's inflatable slides and trampolines.
Parking is paid and very small, so most vacationers leave cars right on the road. A military border launchs stands at the sea, which gives a certain flavour to these places.
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.
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Tourists have two options for a relaxation in Sarpi:
- The first is to settle in Batumi and come to the beach every day to enjoy the clean sea, mountain air, relative silence and tranquility.
- The second is to settle in Sarpi and periodically make trips to Batumi and its surroundings, enjoying the social life and noisy entertainment (here everyone determines separately on the basis of his or her personal preferences).
There are many accommodations in Sarpi, but almost all of it is located upstairs in the private sector. It is much quieter there than near the road and it offers a magnificent view of the sea, however every day you have to make a small ascent to the hill.
There are several hotels on the first line, within walking distance from the beach (and from the highway with round-the-clock traffic, respectively). On of such variants is Hotel Silvia In Sarpi, a small three-story building right on the shore. Around the hotel is a small garden with a terrace and barbecue area, there are an ATM and free parking. The rooms are equipped with kitchenettes and bathrooms, satellite TV and free Internet. There are triple glazed windows, the facade is made of special sound-absorbing materials. There is a restaurant, a shop and a cafe close to the hotel, ten minutes walk to the village center.
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Tourists staying in Sarpi have a unique opportunity to combine a quiet, relatively sparsely populated beach holiday (which is very rare for Georgia in high season) with a varied cultural program. In the vicinity of the village there are many places that deserve a must visit.
- Gonio Fortress, the oldest in Georgia, mentioned in legends about the Argonauts. On its territory there is a burial place, which is considered to be the tomb of Matthew, one of the twelve apostles of Christ. Also, ancient Roman baths, an ancient Turkish mosque and buildings of the Byzantine era have survived to this day.
- Cathedral of Saint Andrew located near the Turkish border and symbolizes the unity of the Christian and Muslim peoples.
- Waterfall of St. Andrew located right next to the road a few kilometers from the border. This is perhaps one of the most easily accessible Georgian waterfalls, which will give visitors a refreshing coolness even on the hottest days.
- Makhuntseti is another picturesque waterfall, next to which is the ancient arched bridge of Queen Tamara, a symbol of Adjara.
- And of course, Batumi, with its endless Seaside Boulevard, amazing masterpieces of modern architecture, a magnificent botanical garden and many other interesting places.