Sarpi is a small village on the Black Sea, offering warm waters, mountain breezes, and a mix of natural beauty and historical significance. It's a great spot to relax and explore Adjara's hidden treasures.
Sarpi is a small village located on the border of Turkey and Georgia, in the Khelvachauri Municipality, south of Batumi. Despite its size, it has a big history and immense natural beauty.
The village is known for its warm Black Sea waters, which reach an average temperature of 25 degrees Celsius in the summer and retain that warmth until late autumn. The mountain breeze helps to keep the heat at bay, making it an ideal spot to relax.
Things to See
Sarpi offers a range of sights to explore, including the Andrew the First-Called Waterfall, which is a must-see for nature lovers and art enthusiasts. The waterfall is also home to a monument of St. Andrew the First-Called, one of Jesus' Apostles who visited Georgia.
To learn more about local culture and architecture, visit the Laz Ethnographic Museum and St. Andrew the First-Called Church, an excellent example of post-medieval Georgian architecture.
How to Get There
Sarpi is located near the border crossing between Georgia and Turkey, with a customs building designed by German architect Jürgen Mayer.
Highlights
- Warm Black Sea waters with average summer temperatures of 25 degrees Celsius
- Mountain breeze to keep the heat at bay
- Andrew the First-Called Waterfall and monument
- Laz Ethnographic Museum to learn about local culture and architecture
- St. Andrew the First-Called Church, an example of post-medieval Georgian architecture
- Border crossing between Georgia and Turkey
- Customs building designed by German architect Jürgen Mayer
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