What is Guria known for?

Bakhmaro — a high mountain-meadow resort with a legendary microclimate — plus tea country, forest trails and a wonderfully quiet, unhurried feel.

When is the best time to visit?

June to September for Bakhmaro and the high meadows; the coast and tea terraces are pleasant from spring through autumn.

No — Guria is one of Georgia's quietest provinces, ideal for relaxed walking and cycling away from the crowds.

Guria is reached by road from Batumi or Kutaisi in a couple of hours; Bakhmaro's rough final approach is usually done by 4x4 with a local operator.

Things to do in Guria

Small, green and gloriously uncrowded, Guria climbs from the Black Sea through emerald tea terraces to the high summer meadows of Bakhmaro, a mountain resort famous for air so clean it was once prescribed as a cure. It is a place for gentle, scenic days well off the tourist trail.

Meadows, tea and forest

Walk the alpine meadows around Bakhmaro, cycle the tea terraces and forest tracks, and follow quiet Black Sea foothill trails on foot. A relaxed corner of western Georgia and ideal for beginners — open the Book here tab to see what is running.