Ureki beach
It is located on the west coast of Georgia next to the village of the same name. One of the few sandy beaches of the Black Sea coastline of the country, which is also famous for its healing properties. The five-kilometer coastline is covered with unusual gray and black sand, which contains magnetite (Magnetite is the second name of the beach). It has a unique healing effect on the human body and helps with diseases of the musculoskeletal system, heart and lungs. Similar sand is found on the beaches of Costa Rica, the Philippines, and Bulgaria, but only this one is used for medicinal purposes and has a proven physiotherapy effect.
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Beach description
Despite the fact, that the beach is wide and quite long, there is always crowded and lively. Therefore, it is better to avoid the high season and come to Ureki in June or September. .
The central part of the beach is the most crowded, there are many people also at the water's edge. There are much fewer vacationers along the edges, so judges of peace and quiet should walk a bit along the coast in search of a secluded place.
The beach is not equipped, there are only a few showers and toilets at the entry, so it is necessary to take care of umbrellas and other beach accessories by yourself. Do not forget about comfortable beach shoes - the sand here is very hot, viscous and deep.
The sea is shallow, pure and warm, but because of the sandy bottom it is rarely perfectly clear. Entry into the water is gradual and comfortable, which is a definite plus for tourists of advanced age and families with small children.
At the entry to the beach there are cafes and eateries, a playground is organized there, there are several shops and souvenir tents. All kinds of water attractions and entertainment are provided.
A dense pine forest stretches along the coast, which creates a unique microclimate and fills the surroundings with the heady aroma of needles. In the shade of the trees there are tourists with tents and companies, that came for a picnic. Unfortunately, they do not always keep cleanliness and often leave behind domestic waste. Visitors of the beach also face the same problem, who are forced to clean by themselves a place in the sun from cigarette butts and small garbage. One more disadvantage of these places is the abundance of mosquitoes, so it is necessary to take care of repellents and other means of protection.
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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Infrastructure
Getting to Ureki is easy and simple from anywhere in Georgia, near the village there is a busy Batumi-Kutaisi-Tbilisi highway. Therefore, you can take any minibus passing in this direction and ask the driver to stop near the turn to Ureki or near the railway station. From there to the beach no more than ten minutes by foot, the locals will willingly tell the road. Directly to the beach, a fixed-route taxi runs from the old Batumi bus station, the journey time is about an hour.
The village is an ordinary Georgian village, on the streets of which you can meet pigs and cows. At the same time, here you can find pretty decent options for accommodation, as well as great restaurants with amazing cuisine and wonderful local flavor.
One of the most popular hotels located on the first line is Hotel National. It is a three-story modern building surrounded by magnificent pine trees and a picturesque garden. Attracts tourists with a European level of service and attentive attitude of the owners and staff. It offers guests comfortable rooms equipped with everything necessary, free parking, satellite TV and free Wi-Fi. On the territory is located an excellent restaurant of Georgian cuisine, one of the best in Ureki. The beach is 50 meters away, and free parasols and beach towels are provided.
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Most tourists come to Ureki to improve their health with the help of a unique local magnetic sand. Its beneficial effect on the body has been proven by scientists and doctors, however, when taking sand baths, you must adhere to certain rules.
- To lie buried in the sand should be no longer than twenty minutes, while the head should be in the shade.
- After the procedure, you should not immediately plunge into the sea, you need to let the body cool down a bit.
- Sandy procedures are categorically contraindicated for people with tuberculosis, asthma, cancer and unstable blood pressure.
- It is strictly forbidden for people with pacemakers to be on the beach. It is not recommended to put mobile phones and other electronic devices on the sand - this may lead to a malfunction in their work.