Ozurgeti offers a mix of history, culture, and natural beauty, with ancient churches, fortresses, and mountain resorts to explore. Visit to experience local tea, wine, and delicious food.
Ozurgeti, a city in the Guria region, is a treasure trove of history, culture, and natural beauty. From ancient churches and fortresses to mountain resorts and beautiful beaches, there's something for every kind of traveler.
Things to See
The city's historical museum is a great place to start, with over 6,000 objects on display, dating back to the 9th century BCE. The Ozurgeti Fine Art Centre showcases works by famous Georgian artists, while the Ozurgeti Drama Theatre is a building of cultural heritage status.
Beautiful churches like Shemokmedi, Jumati, Achi, and Likhauri, as well as the fortresses of Likhauri and Askani, are also worth visiting. The impressive Vashnari settlement is a must-see for history buffs.
Nature and Resorts
Just outside Ozurgeti, you'll find two popular mountain resorts: Gomismta and Bakhmaro. Both are known for their healing air and stunning panoramas. If you prefer the beach, Ureki and Shekvetili are just 20 kilometers away, offering a chance to relax and enjoy the Black Sea.
Local Cuisine
No visit to Ozurgeti would be complete without trying the local flavors. Be sure to try the amazing lobio, pkhaleuli, and Gurian ghvezeli, a crescent moon-shaped pie that pairs perfectly with locally grown and brewed tea.
Wine lovers will enjoy the local Chkhaveri, Sakmiela, Jani, Skhilatubani, and Tsolikouri, which go well with the pkhaleuli. The region is also famous for its delicious fruits and nuts, including mandarins, oranges, lemons, and local nut varieties like Shvelisqura and Gulshishvela.
Highlights
- Explore ancient churches and fortresses
- Visit the historical museum and Ozurgeti Fine Art Centre
- Enjoy the healing properties of nearby mountain resorts
- Relax on the beaches of Ureki and Shekvetili
- Try local tea, wine, and delicious food like lobio and pkhaleuli
- Discover the region's famous fruits and nuts
- Attend a performance at the Ozurgeti Drama Theatre
- Visit the impressive Vashnari settlement
Getting there by car
Driving distance from Tbilisi, Kutaisi and Batumi city centres. Times are one-way; fuel is a rough estimate.
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From Tbilisi
- Distance
- 301 km
- Drive time
- 4 h 17 min
- Fuel (est.)
- ~88 GEL
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From Kutaisi
- Distance
- 95.4 km
- Drive time
- 1 h 41 min
- Fuel (est.)
- ~28 GEL
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From Batumi
- Distance
- 51.5 km
- Drive time
- 1 h 3 min
- Fuel (est.)
- ~15 GEL
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