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For holidays in Georgia with children during the beach season, we advise you to choose Batumi and Kobuleti. The season lasts from May to October.

The cost of living here is higher, but the range of entertainment services is wider.

• accommodation... Batumi and Kobuleti offer a variety of types of accommodation - from small private to large respectable hotels.
• large hotels will offer a high level of service. A babysitting service is available on request from a number of hotels.

Beach and sea entrance

Batumi beach is rocky, but the entrance is convenient even for a small child. In Kobuleti, a pebble beach with a length of 10 km. With younger children, it is better to go to Ureki in the summer. A sandy beach 5 km long and a wide strip of coastal shallow water will appeal to parents and kids. The famous healing properties of sand with magnetite will benefit the health of the whole family. Ureki is located a large number of hotels and guest houses.

Where to go with your child

Batumi... Be sure to go to Batumi Botanical Garden... There are many historical monuments in the city and its surroundings. The tour can be ordered on the street, but we advise you to go with a representative of the tour operator: this is safer.

Kobuleti... Walking on cozy streets city, waterfront. Kids will love Entertainment Center Tsitsinatela (translated from Georgian - Firefly). Everyone will find an attraction to their liking. All rides are new, among which there is the "Ferris Wheel", "Castle of Horrors", "Kamikaze". A large area of ​​the park is neat. The only drawback is that the ticket offices are located at the entrance to the park, and not at the attractions. Therefore, in order not to overshadow the walk, you should take care of buying tickets in advance.

Winter period, ski resorts

Children over three years old at the ski resorts of Georgia during their holidays will be able to learn how to ski or snowboard with the help of an instructor. Bakuriani - is especially popular with amateurs family vacation... Wide selection inexpensive hotels and well-developed infrastructure will satisfy the needs and wishes of the whole family.

Off-season rest

Famous for their unique climatic conditions and thermal waters, sanatoriums and rest houses in Georgia are waiting for their guests all year round... Mountain resorts in the Borjomi Gorge and Sairme have a modern medical base and offer comfortable accommodation with children.

In the case of purchasing a voucher with treatment, a dietary three meals a day is included in its price. Discounts are available for younger children.

Meals are often included in the cost of accommodation in small private hotels. Georgian cuisine is not very spicy, most of the dishes resemble the usual homemade dishes. On request, a special children's menu is offered. The hospitable hosts will gladly try to please the little guests.

Do you want to visit Georgia with children? GeorgiaTour Company will offer you the best option. You can choose a relaxing holiday at sea, wellness or sightseeing. Below are the tours that are worth taking children 10 and older. For the little ones, we will offer a lighter program, a comfortable flight and full support.

The choice of a resort for a vacation with a child depends on how many days you are traveling to Georgia and for what, in fact, the purpose. If you are traveling mainly for the sea - some places will suit you, but if entertainment in a noisy city is in the first place - you need others.

Tourism in Georgia

Tourists from Russia, Ukraine, Europe, Asia and even the United States go to Georgia to rest. Not surprising, because Georgia is a tradition, folk food, mountain nature, the sea and friendly people in one bottle. This country is suitable for family and company holidays.

Most visitors choose to rest near the water. The country washes Black Sea, the climate here is humid, subtropical... In the coastal part of Georgia, you can find resorts for every budget and taste.

Sunny Batumi

Where to relax in Georgia by the sea, if not in Batumi? This resort is located along the coast and is suitable for recreation if the visit to Georgia lasts less than 5 days. Advantages of Batumi in terms of recreation with children:

• the city has a water park, a dolphinarium, a zoo and other entertainment for children;
• there will be a number of markets and shops next to each hotel or hostel;
• the city is safe;
• many places for walking (parks, embankment);
• There are many clubs and restaurants for parents to relax.

Such a developed infrastructure also gives rise to a lack of recreation in Batumi - not very clean sea... Top beaches for swimming: Iveria, Mandarin and My Black Sea.

If you were vacationing in Abkhazia before your trip to Georgia, you may have problems with entry.

During the tourist season (this is the period from July to September), the cost of rest can bite. The trip is relatively inexpensive during the fall months. Locals say that even in October, the sea in Georgia is warm.

Holidays in Gonio and Kvariati

Both of these the most beautiful cities located in the coastal part of Georgia. will suit you if your trip to Georgia will last at least a week. A distinctive feature of these resorts is the healing mountain air and crystal sea. Cons of both cities:

• there is not much entertainment for children, as a maximum single playgrounds and trampolines;
• underdeveloped infrastructure.

Beaches in this area pebble... The stones get very hot during the daytime, which can be uncomfortable. Another controversial nuance is the steep coastline. The coast itself is deep and goes down sharply by 1-2 meters. Some beaches can experience high waves and frequent storms.

For city rest, go to Batumi, the road takes 20 minutes and costs up to $ 0.5.

In Gonio, be sure to visit the famous eucalyptus grove and ruins of ancient castles... There are many diving sites in Kvariati, the seabed is very beautiful there. This is the options for cultural recreation end.

Ureki and Grigoleti

You can also go to these resorts for a vacation lasting from 1 week. Beaches in cities sandy, the sea is relatively shallow and the shore enters the sea gradually. Resort By the river known for its magnetic sands, which are able to cure many childhood diseases, diseases of the musculoskeletal system and the cardiovascular system, and even cerebral palsy.

The sea itself in the territory of these resorts is clean and warmer than in Batumi. You don't even have to book an accommodation in advance and look for it yourself right on the spot. In the private sector, every second house is rented out. There are several significant disadvantages of Ureki and Grigoleti:

• a lot of mosquitoes;
• not very clean coastline;
• in summer, the beach is almost always packed with vacationers;
• few shops and other virtues of civilization.

Ureki and Grigoleti- these are villages, not cities. It is not very expensive to rent housing there, but while resting there you will not be able to have much fun and walk somewhere. It is very often impossible to travel to Batumi for this purpose, the one-way trip takes about 1.5 hours. If you are visiting Georgia for the sake of the sea, these options are just right.

The city is not very far away Poti, it is a port city. There are more different shops and entertainment places. In extreme cases, you can go for a walk there.

Kobuleti

This city is very similar in structure to Batumi; it is the second most popular among tourists in Georgia. If you decide to go to Kobuleti- settle closer to the city center, there is nothing special to do on the outskirts. If the question of price is critical for you, you can rent housing very cheaply in the sleeping areas.

In every more or less large city in Georgia, you can rent a car, so it is much more convenient to move around.

There are a lot of beaches in this city, there are places for recreation with both very small and large pebbles. Of the pluses of Kabuleti:

• there is an amusement park Tsitsinatela with a huge territory and a large number of attractions for children, adults and families;
• many bars, restaurants, cafes;
• you can rent a house for a variety of wallets and tastes;
• there are playgrounds for children, cafes with animators and other entertainments.

In Kabuleti, the system of transport connections is very well established. Moving around the city is not inconvenient.

Green cape

In another way, this area is also called. It is not very far from Batumi - only 9 km.

This resort looks more like a tropical area, there is a very humid and warm climate. The promontory remains green all year round. The advantages of Mtsvane-Kontskhi are:

• Here you can spend a lot of time with children, even in the hottest part of the day. Such a quantity of plants makes the air very clean and healthy; people often go to this resort to restore the respiratory system.
• There is a very large botanical garden, your child will be able to see unique plant species.
• The viewpoints offer views of the most beautiful landscapes.
• Variety of beaches. On the green promontory you will find both small-pebble beaches for families with children and places for extreme rest with a steep coastline.
• There is an opportunity to go diving and windsurfing.
• The sea is very clean.

The area is adapted for recreation for both adults and children. Here you will feel very comfortable.

Shekvetili

This is a village located near the Ureki resort. This place is characterized by the same magnetic sands and forest groves that are present in Ureki and Grigoleti. Differences between Shekvetili and other resorts:

• only cottages are provided for settlement (private owners will not be able to rent housing), you can rent a house in full or rent a couple of rooms;
• it is much quieter here than in other resorts of Georgia;
• relatively few tourists.

Shekvetili more suitable for those who like passive family vacations. If you are coming here, you need to buy food and everything you need in advance, because there are no shops, cafes and restaurants within walking distance. If you have long wanted to escape from civilization and the bustle of the city, you will like Shekvetili.

If you go to Shekvetili, then when? The maximum water temperature is reached in August, rental prices this month are not very high, so the best option would be the end of summer and the very beginning of autumn.

Anaklia

This new resort is located in Western Georgia, 150 km away from Batumi. Anaklia received the status of a city recently and has not yet managed to survive the influx of tourists. Due to this, there are very clean beaches and the sea on the territory of the resort. Anaklia already has a fairly well developed infrastructure and transport connection inside the city. For family holidays, the resort has the following places:

• amusement park;
• hotels of various categories;
• yacht club, where they order sea excursions or rent a yacht;
• many cafes and restaurants.

There are no disadvantages of rest in Anaklia, except for one thing - since the city is new, this is not yet a thoroughly tested and studied territory by tourists. If this is your first trip to Georgia, it is better to go to Batumi or Kobuleti. In Anaklia, you should first go on an exploration without children.

Georgia is a song. A folk song, polyphonic, like an echo in the mountains; lyric melody "Suliko"; pathetic "Tbiliso"; full of everyday philosophy "Chito gvrito"; razdravaya "Taya-taya". This is a song about harsh mountains and sunny valleys, about soft shoti, rich khash and aromatic “Kindzmarauli”, about freedom, about hospitality and about a hot, even assertive love of life.

ABOUT tourist opportunities the songs of this country have not yet been composed, therefore - in prose: Vogue magazine called Georgia one of the most popular tourist destinations 2017. But family vacations in Georgia became popular much earlier, and from year to year it is only gaining popularity. Because is there any other place in the world where it is believed that guests are sent by God?

In our article you will read why this country attracts travelers so much. In the meantime, take my word for it: a vacation with children in Georgia is a unique experience.

Where is Georgia

Georgia ( official name Sakartvelo) is a state in the western part of the Caucasus. In the north it borders with Russia, in the south - with Turkey, Armenia and Azerbaijan. West Coast washed by the Black Sea. The area of ​​Georgia is 69.7 sq. km, population - 3.718 million people. The capital and largest city of the country is Tbilisi. A tourist trip to Georgia does not require a visa, however, for citizens of a number of countries, the visa-free stay is limited to 90 days.

Vacation with children

Children come to Georgia to sunbathe on seashore... They come and warm their hearts, meeting the willingness of local residents to help with advice, to treat the most delicious khachapuri in the world and settle in the best apartments (you need to be careful with this).

The country's tourist infrastructure is indeed largely supported by the hospitality of the locals. Here everyone rents out houses, apartments and rooms.

To relax comfortably with your child, it is better to stay at good hotel- these are becoming more and more, however, they are only in large resorts.

There are no specialized family hotels in Georgia yet. But if you are going to come here with a baby, a baby cot will be waiting for you in your room. The list of services for children is gradually expanding: hotels are equipping playrooms, offering babysitting assistance, and preparing a children's menu.

Rest in Georgia is not only the sea. A rough travel plan might look like this:

1. See the mountains.
2. Drink real Georgian mineral water Borjomi.
3. Try the main dishes of Georgian cuisine and try to decide which tastes better.
4. Learn the patterned Georgian alphabet to read bus timetables and country road signs.
5. To understand why Georgians love to sing so much.

What is good for children in Georgia? Let's answer briefly: that's it. Bright sun, warm sea, fresh fruits, delicious churchkhela, healthy yogurt - this is how you need to heal. High mountains, wild forests, noisy waterfalls - this is what may surprise you. Playgrounds, unusual museums, amusement parks - this is where you can have fun. Surprise and have fun on your health!

When is the best time to go

There is no time of the year when Georgia is not good. But since tourists have special goals - most often to sunbathe and go on excursions, the best time for a trip is late spring, summer and the first half of autumn.

The swimming season in Georgia opens in mid-June and lasts at least until the end of September. But the beach season starts earlier: in May you can sunbathe on the Black Sea coast. It is good to come to Georgia with a baby in May, before the onset of the heat.

A vacation with a child at sea should be planned for May-June or September. During these months, you will not be bothered by the heat, the sea will delight you with its cleanliness, and the beaches - with little people.

This time is best suited for city excursions. In summer, the air heats up to + 40 ° C, but the warm days of spring or autumn are excellent conditions for walking in old Tbilisi.

But in the mountain resorts there is no heat. Here you can relax at a time when unbearable heat sets in on the coast. If you are going to the sea in July-August, then plan an excursion in the mountains to enjoy the coolness.

Among other things, the warm season is the season for fresh fruits. Already in May, strawberries are harvested in Georgia, in June - cherries and apricots, in July - peaches, melons, watermelons, in August - figs, pears, apples. In September, the time comes for the famous Kakhetian grapes, and in October the first pomegranates and persimmons appear on the markets.

And when is it better to go to Georgia to improve your health at balneotherapy resorts? Usually, wellness centers are open all year round although there are fewer visitors in winter.

Weather and climate

The climate of Georgia is heterogeneous. The western part of the country is an area of ​​humid subtropics, where in summer the air temperature rises to + 30-35 ° C, and in winter it does not drop below + 2-4 ° C. In the central regions located at an altitude of 500-800 meters above sea ​​level, the summer heat is somewhat milder, and in winter there are slight frosts.

Eastern Georgia is distinguished by low air humidity, record-breaking hot summers (temperatures can reach + 40 ° C) and mild winters. Well, high mountainous areas and they do not know the heat at all, but the winter there is frosty and snowy. In the mountains with a height of 3-5 thousand meters, snow lies constantly.

The resort season in Georgia is considered to be the period from May to September-October. At this time, you can sunbathe by the sea, relax in mountain balneological resorts, go on excursions. But a vacation in Georgia can also be planned for the winter months, when ski centers in the north of the country are open.

Season opening at seaside resorts Western Georgia falls in May, when the air temperature rises to + 19-20 ° C. In June, the air warms up to + 23-24 ° C, and in July-August average temperature is + 26 ° С - while daily indicators often exceed the + 30 ° С mark.

In September, all the conditions for better rest in Georgia with children: the air temperature drops to + 24-25 ° C, and the sea remains very warm. Often the beach season continues in October, although the air usually cools down to + 20 ° C by mid-autumn.

A feature of the western regions of Georgia is frequent rains. The least precipitation is in May.

The weather in Eastern Georgia, including Tbilisi, is not much different - but the humidity here is noticeably lower, and therefore the heat is more easily tolerated. But still July-August, when the temperature can stay at + 35-40 ° С for a long time, cannot be called a good time for city excursions. The rainiest time in Tbilisi is May-June. In September-October, it rains very rarely.

In mountainous areas, it is much cooler in summer. In the hottest months, the daytime temperature barely reaches + 25 ° C. In late spring and early autumn, thermometers show + 19-20 ° C.

Georgia is characterized by a significant temperature drop during the day. In spring and autumn, the night air temperature can be as low as + 13-15 ° С, in summer + 17-20 ° С.

The season at ski resorts begins at the end of November, when the daytime air temperature drops to -1-2 ° C. In January-February, frosts can reach -6-7 ° C.

The skiing season lasts until the end of March, when the thermometers begin to rise above zero. In winter, snowfalls are frequent in the mountains, while the days are sunny and calm.

Sea water temperature

You can sunbathe in Georgia already in mid-May. But the swimming season begins only in June: at the end of spring, the sea temperature reaches only + 17-19 ° C, but in the first month of summer the water warms up to + 22-23 ° C. In July-August, the water temperature in Georgia rises to +24 -25 ° С, and if the weather is hot for a long time, then the sea heats up to + 27-28 ° С.

The water temperature in September depends on the weather. If September is hot, then until the end of the month the sea will maintain a temperature of + 25 ° C. If there is no abnormal heat, then by the end of September the water will cool down to + 22 ° C.

It happens that in October the sea remains very warm. But, as a rule, the water temperature gradually drops and by November it is only + 18-19 ° C.

Food

Georgian cuisine is praised - and it still deserves praise. But when going to Georgia with a child, it is worth remembering that food in this country is generously salted and seasoned with spices.

It will not necessarily be spicy, but nevertheless, new dishes should be offered to the child with caution. Do not be afraid that the child will remain hungry: restaurants always have the usual side dishes, and the child will not refuse to cook food without spices.

What the child will definitely like is pies: khachapuri - even in Adjarian, even in Eti, even in Megrelian, achma, kubdari with meat filling and lobiani - with bean. The child will not refuse traditional Georgian desserts: kozinaki, churchkhela and pelamushi (this dish can be called a semi-finished churchkhela).

As in many countries, in Georgia it is worth choosing the restaurant where they gather locals... We also advise you to study the reviews of vacationers. It should be warned that smoking is allowed in Georgian restaurants, although a law banning smoking is expected to be passed.

Not every child is ready to try new dishes, and in this case hotel restaurants will be a good lifesaver. As a rule, they offer dishes of European cuisine, and the buffet is often served.

However, note that the “all inclusive” system is not applied in Georgia. A special children's menu is also a pleasant exception rather than a rule.

If you are planning independent rest in Georgia with children and want to cook familiar food, it is better to settle in large cities where there are supermarkets and markets. The quality of products in supermarkets is quite high, and the markets sell vegetables and fruits grown in Georgia, local cheeses, fresh meat and fish.

Baby food is sold mainly in pharmacies, sometimes in large supermarkets. The choice is not very large: several well-known manufacturers and Georgian products. If the child is accustomed to a certain type of food, we recommend that you bring the mixture, porridge or puree with you.

Treatment

The resort potential of Georgia is impressive. During the period of the USSR, there were a lot of sanatoriums that used all the natural resources of the region: a warm sunny climate, mountain air, black sands, thermal waters. The sanatorium base is gradually being restored, while mainly in the form wellness centers at hotels.

Treatment programs in hotels are designed for adults only, but the sun, air and water - the main factors of health - are available to everyone, regardless of age.

Wellness centers operate in Borjomi, as well as in the neighboring resorts of Likani and Nunisi - they produce water that is as curative as the famous Borjomi.

Abastumani, Surami, Sairme, Nabeglavi, Zvare, Tskhaltubo are famous for thermal springs. And how not to mention the sulfur springs of Tbilisi, enveloping the city with a specific aroma?

Transport

When traveling in Georgia, you can safely rely on public transport. It is most convenient to travel between large cities by train, between small towns and villages - by bus or minibus, within the city you can use a taxi.

Buses are the most common and cheapest form of public transport in Georgia. A ticket from Tbilisi to Batumi, for example, will cost 20-25 lari, depending on the carrier.

Approximately the same fare in a minibus. You can get from Batumi to Kobuleti for 5 GEL. There is a timetable at bus stations major cities and in smaller resorts it can be found at tourist information centers.

A train ticket will not cost much more. Thus, a ticket for the Tbilisi - Batumi express train costs 25 lari. If you are traveling with a child under 10 years old, then traveling by train will be even more profitable, since children under 5 years old have the right to travel free of charge, and tickets for children from 5 to 10 years old are sold at a discounted rate. In buses, discounts for children are not provided.

The most expensive form of transport in Georgia is a taxi. The road from Tbilisi to Batumi by taxi will cost GEL 240-270. Cars are not equipped with a meter, so you need to negotiate the cost of the trip with the driver in advance.

Taxis are relatively inexpensive within the city. So, before the desired hotel or a museum in Tbilisi can be reached for 3-6 GEL. Public transport is available only in large cities... The fare in it costs 0.40-0.50 lari.

If you are going to travel a lot, it is convenient to use a car to get around Georgia. Car rental companies have offices at airports and major resorts.

Exclusively for WoMo, he shares tips on which cities in Georgia are worth visiting with the whole family, what to see and where to stay.

In Georgia, there is a cult of the family, here they value traditions and honor the elders, families are large and strong, at least two or three children, and the elders help with the younger ones. And most importantly, children are adored in Georgia and wherever you come with a child, you will always be welcomed and you will never hear the phrase: “take the child away”. Georgia is warm in every sense of the word - there are a lot of sunny days, delicious food and a lot of beautiful and amazing places that can be visited not only in summer, but also in the cold season. In general, it is a great pleasure to travel with the whole family.

Tbilisi

Warm city ("tbili" in Georgian - "warm") - you cannot call it otherwise, because from the weather conditions to the character of the people living here, this city is saturated with hospitality, warmth and attention to neighbors. Tbilisi is original, it is beautiful with its antiquity and its wrinkles, "not lacquered" facades, cracked pavements and Italian courtyards filled with children's laughter. He has his own history, his own life, his heroes and his traditions, his achievements and his victories. Old two-story houses with carved wooden balconies, the facades of which are often entwined with grapevines (fancifully running along the cracks), real Georgian small courtyards with their own unique atmosphere - in all this you can feel the spirit of old Tbilisi. Here, in the courtyards, men play backgammon, clothes are dried on the clothesline, and children can hear the laughter of boys playing football. It is a pleasure to wander through the old city, along the quiet streets, to find unusual front doors, to notice outwardly inconspicuous, but very colorful details.

Where to live:

The VINOTEL Hotel occupies a historic 19th century building with stained glass windows and two terraces. Classic rooms with carved furniture, a wonderful library with books in Russian and English, a restaurant of European and Georgian cuisine, a wine cellar with a rich selection of wines (professional sommelier wine tastings are held for guests) - all this is VINOTEL, which fully justifies its name. Exclusive Georgian wines will be selected for the ordered dishes of European and Georgian cuisine, and after that they will recommend Borjomi - so that after such rich dishes and wines there will be a place for dessert. By the way, the most delicious Georgian dessert called "Fantasy" (goat cheese, honey, nuts, churchkhela, 3 types of jam) is served here. Cost per room from $ 180 per day *.

Rooms Hotel Tbilisi

This hotel, which, incidentally, is a member of the association of design hotels around the world, is said to be "Georgian flavor with European service." Designer furniture (armchairs with Georgian ornaments and lampshades), a luxurious fireplace, a library and a restaurant with incredible cuisine - all this is Rooms Hotel Tbilisi. Cost per room from $ 200 per day.

What to watch:

Take a walk on Botanical Garden, it is very quiet and peaceful there, many interesting plants and a beautiful waterfall at the end of the garden. Be sure to take the cable car to Narikala fortress(one of the most oldest monuments Georgian architecture IV c), go to Metekhi temple and then take a walk through the area of ​​the famous sulfur baths... Along the new pedestrian bridge, which is the second most complex in the world, go to the left bank of the Kura River and go to new park entitled Rike having the contours of the map of Georgia. There is a lot of space for children: chess the size of a man, a huge piano, a lot of flowers in the warm season and playgrounds.

Take a walk through Leselidze and Sharden streets(a very cozy European street, where most of the secular cafes, bars, clubs, shops and galleries are located) and walk to Rustaveli Avenue- the central street of the city, which is named after the author of the world famous poem "The Knight in the Panther's Skin", the Georgian poet of the 12th century. On Rustaveli there is the Parliament of Georgia, the Theater named after Shota Rustaveli, the Opera named after Z. Paliashvili.

Be sure to climb up to Cathedral of the Holy Trinity (Tsminda Sameba) - main Cathedral Georgian Orthodox Church. The cathedral was built several years ago and is considered the largest Orthodox cathedral in the world (the total area of ​​the cathedral is about five kilometers). There is a cafe called Lagidze Waters right on the territory of the Holy Trinity Cathedral. This is a traditional Georgian lemonade, which was produced back in Soviet times, the most delicious is double chocolate with cream, rest assured, your children will be delighted.

It is imperative to take the funicular to Mount Mtatsminda, take a walk in the Bombora park and dine at the Funicular restaurant, from there an incredible view of the whole of Tbilisi opens up. In Soviet times, this restaurant was the hallmark of the city, and today it is a whole restaurant complex where the best donuts in the city are served on the ground floor, next to a bakery with famous Adjarian khachapuri, and on the top floor there is a restaurant of Georgian-European cuisine. On Mount Mtatsinda there is children's park attractions "Bombora" - wonderful fresh air and a lot of entertainment for children.

20 km from Tbilisi is the city of Mtskheta, the first capital of Georgia. This is a completely renovated town, in which it is a pleasure to walk with children. An incredible view of Mtskheta opens from the observation deck near Jvari monastery(IV century), which rises on the mountain. According to legend, this temple was erected over a cedar stump that exuded fragrant oil (myrrh), under which Saint Nino, the enlightener of Georgia, prayed. Lermontovsky Mtsyri once stood on the edge of the abyss and looked thoughtfully at ancient city, which was built at the confluence of the Aragvi and Kura rivers - "where the jets of Aragva and Kura merge, rustling, embracing like two sisters, there was a monastery ...". A tree of desires grows next to the monastery, which is all covered with colorful shreds. Tie a shred and make wishes, what if ... And be sure to go to the best restaurant in Mtskheta " Gujari "(156, Agmashenebeli). From there, a stunning view of the mountain opens, on the top of which is the Jvari Monastery. It serves excellent Georgian cuisine, the restaurant has a large beautiful garden, where in summer rabbits and guinea fowls run around.

Kazbegi

Where to live:

The best place to stay is a hotel. Rooms Hotel Kazbegi... Take your breath away when you look at the snow-capped peaks from the hotel veranda . Designer furniture, a luxurious fireplace, an indoor pool with mountain views, a Georgian restaurant and a casino with toy tables. Room rates start from US $ 170 per night.

What to watch:

The Georgian military road leads to Russia and is considered one of the most beautiful roads in Georgia. On the way, you will see places of incredible beauty and energy. - Zhinvali lake(the Zhinvali reservoir with an area of ​​11.5 km) and Ananuri castle(complex of the XVI-XVII centuries, the residence of the princes of Aragvi).

And then climb the dizzy narrow mountain roads to the Cross Pass (the height of which is 2395 meters) and see the legendary "celestial" old church of the Holy Trinity. This temple was built in the XIV century on Mount Gergeti at an altitude of 2200 meters. In good weather, a beautiful view of Kazbegi peak opens from here. If you wish, you can climb observation deck(height 2170 meters). A few kilometers away there is a mineral lake where you can get healing water.

Borjomi and Bakuriani

Where to live:

At the hotel Rixos Borjomi large protected area, child Center with animation, diagnostic center, SPA with pool and 4 baths. And most importantly: the incomparable mountain air and the legendary Borjomi mineral water. Great offer for the winter season (except for dates from December 20 to January 20): deluxe room with breakfast $ 150 and $ 190 for half board.

What to watch:

Borjomi — famous resort, home of the most famous mineral water, is distinguished by wonderful nature, exceptional healing climate and clean mountain air. A great place for a quiet and quiet rest, including medical. You can take a walk in the famous Borjomi park, climb the mountain on a cable car and drink warm mineral water that gushes right from the ground. The uniqueness of this mineral water is in its volcanic origin and mineral composition, which has remained unchanged for 125 years.

Bakuriani- Urban-type settlement, ski resort located at an altitude of 1700 m above sea level and surrounded by coniferous forests. In winter, there is a lot of sun and snow in Bakuriani ( average height about 60 cm). The ski season itself begins in December and ends in March. Bakuriani is a special climatic zone with wonderful mountain air and huge coniferous forests. This air is especially good for people who have a sore throat, asthmatics, those who have suffered from pneumonia, lymphadenitis, chronic tuberculosis diseases of the respiratory tract, who have anemia. They say that if a child rests in Bakuriani for three years in a row, he stops getting sick at all.

Batumi and Tskhaltubo (Caves of Prometheus and Sataplia)

Where to live:

If we talk about grids, then this Sheraton, Radisson and Hilton(from $ 120-150 per room), Kempinski and Crown Plaza are under construction. Highly recommend the hotel "Divan"(from $ 80 per room) it is beyond praise, if from more budgetary ones, then this Piazza(from $ 60 per room).

What to watch:

Go to Batumi better in summer, here it is worth taking a walk along the boulevard, riding electric motorcycles, renting bicycles, swimming in the sea, jumping on a trampoline, riding attractions, eating real Adjarian khachapuri, admiring the beauties of tropical botany in Botanical Garden and Reserve "Mtirala"... If you have time, you should go to the amusement park near Kabuleti "Tsitsinatela". Be sure to go to the dolphinarium for the show: emotions are overwhelming, the dolphins are incredible and so touching, you can sign up separately and swim with them (the pleasure is not cheap, but the emotions are worth it).

If you are driving to Batumi, then on the road in the village of Tskhaltubo (near the city of Kutaisi) there is Prometheus caves and cave complex Sataplia... The caves are cool enough - the year-round temperature inside is +14 degrees. Entering the cave, you descend and then climb winding paths to the sounds of classical music and constantly changing multi-colored lighting that adorns stalactites and stalagmites. Finally, after passing 1450 meters, you reach a small pier and board the boat. In the twilight, the boat glides on the water, you bend down so as not to bump and imagine yourself as a treasure-seeker - the sensations are amazing.

The Sataplia cave complex is a unique reserve, which is known for its cross caves and dinosaur footprints, located between the Tskaltubo resort and the city of Kutaisi. The length of the cave is 500 meters, the height is up to 400 meters, and each calcite outgrowth resembles either an animal or a person, but there is also a "stone heart" (a huge stalagmite resembling a human heart).

When planning a vacation for a children's vacation - take a closer look at Georgia, this country knows how to surprise, treat, entertain and impress - it will definitely appeal to both adults and children.

* Prices for hotels are indicated at the time of publication.

Friendly and sunny Georgia (Georgia) offers a lot of options for families with children, making worthy alternative Turkish and Bulgarian resorts. Black sea coast, comfortable hotels and hotels, many health resorts will allow you to spend an unforgettable vacation. Let's try to figure out how good the country's resorts are for relaxing with a family, where is it better to go with a child, where to stay and what to see.

Being an interesting and original country, Georgia amazes with the beauty of its nature. and the mild climate attract travelers who annually go to rest here. It is impossible to open resort Georgia in one vacation, it will take several years to develop general impression about this wonderful country.

Georgians are known as hospitable people and hospitable hosts. Travel to this region will remain incomplete if you do not taste the dishes national cuisine... They are very tasty, but many national delicacies are not suitable for young children, since there is a high risk of developing a digestive upset. Any familiar food is always easy to prepare yourself - the counters of Georgian stores offer a wide range of products, including those imported from Russia.

Holidays in Georgia with children do not require visas. The visa-free regime allows you to move freely around the country for one year (previously, the period was only 90 days). To cross the border by car, you only need a passport (including for a child), documents for a car. An option is possible when the baby is entered in the valid passport of his parents.

According to reviews of tourists, among the disadvantages local recreation the following points are highlighted:

• Some beaches are unkempt. The territory is cleaned, but not always and everywhere.
• Poorly developed infrastructure of a number of tourist areas, although the problem is being gradually resolved.
• The attitude of some taxi drivers. Their services are in demand, as most attractions can only be reached by car. Public transport he does not go there, but walking is far and difficult. There are drivers who deceive tourists by winding up the counter and deliberately choosing longer routes.
• The attitude of the traders in the markets. You need to bargain with them and make sure that they do not overweight or cheat with money.
• Poorly organized traffic in cities. Being in the city with a child, you need to be extremely careful. Hiking in Tbilisi and Batumi is a test of the strength of parental attention, here it is better not to be distracted for a minute and not to let go of the child's hands.
• Service level in some cafes and restaurants. There are sluggish waiters who pay little attention to tourists from Russia. In some establishments, tips are already included in the bill presented, their amount sometimes reaches 15% of the total amount of the check.

Best time for a family vacation

The swimming season starts in early June. It closes in October. The water reaches its optimal temperature regime in July-August and is kept at the level of 25 ° C. The sea cools down quickly when autumn comes. In September, the water is not so comfortable and its temperature is kept at around 19-20 ° C.

If we are talking about a family vacation in the mountains, then it is better to go to Georgia from late May to early October. Spring brings abundant rain and fog to the mountainous regions, snowfall and ice are added in winter. Ski vacation well developed and mountain resorts gladly receive guests.

The best places for family vacations

Having planned a summer vacation in Georgia, many tourists wonder where it is better to go to relax with children. There are several options:

• - large and famous city on the Black Sea coast, which will delight you with an abundance of fountains and parks. The rich history and local attractions will appeal not only to adults, but also to children. Amusement parks and a sea of ​​attractions will not leave indifferent little tourists, and beach vacation easily diluted with walking. In terms of accommodation, there are many hotels and boarding houses.

• - an excellent area for couples with children, located near Batumi. An excursion to the Batumi Botanical Garden will be a pleasant surprise for any child who is actively interested in nature. Tourists from almost all over the world come to this area to relax, Georgians themselves prefer to spend their holidays here. A narrow strip of coastline is protected by abundant vegetation, which creates a feeling of paradise.

• Gonio is famous thanks to the fortress located here with a burial place, which according to some sources belongs to the Apostle Matthew. Well-groomed beaches and a wide coastal strip will appeal to many families with a child. It is also important that the resort area has been declared a museum-reserve.

• - the coastal zone of the city stretching for 10 km will delight you with a clean sea, a pebble beach and coniferous trees. There are many health resorts in Kobuleti with wide range health and medical procedures, including thalassotherapy (treatment with sea air, water, algae and other sea products). The latter is good way increase the child's immunity.

• Chakvi is a small village located in the Kobuleti municipality. Almost the entire beach area is covered with pebbles, but there are small sandy strips with shells. In Chakvi, it is worth visiting the house of a Chinese tea master, thanks to whom the concept of "Georgian tea" appeared in the Soviet years.

• - is one of the most popular resorts in Georgia. Clean sea water combined with mountain and flat winds make Kvariati good place for families with children. The beaches of the village are famous for their deep water, so it is better to go here with a teenager for diving.

• - the famous Georgian village with healing magnetic sands on the coast, it is an ideal corner for a family vacation. The abundance of hotels and boarding houses with the "all inclusive" system and walking distance to the sea will allow you to make the best choice.

• Anaklia - resort village from sandy beaches located on the border with Abkhazia. At one time, this border village was planned to be turned into an excellent resort, but the project could not be completed due to the change of power in Georgia. Giant pedestrian bridge, a couple of hotels and unfinished objects - that's what will open to the eye if a decision is made to go to have a rest here. Anaklia is more suitable for lovers of quiet and uncrowded rest.

Entertainment in major cities

Traveling with a child to Georgia involves choosing a resort where it would be easy to organize entertainment program for the little tourist. The list of interesting and exciting places includes:

• Park Mtatsminda, which is located in Tbilisi and functions only in the warm season. Children will love the variety of rides, pools and waterslides as well as halls for video games.

• - cognitive walks around the city will appeal to older children. You can walk along Rustaveli Street, look into the Vake and Rike parks, visit the hill of St. Elijah and get to the fortresses by cable car.

• A complex called Astra Park, open all year round (also located in Tbilisi). Children are offered game rooms, go-karting and a 7D cinema.

• Tbilisi Puppet Museum, initiated by Tinatin Tumanishvili. The museum has one of the largest collections of mechanical dolls and marionettes from almost all over the world.

• Gino Paradise Water Park, which will offer its visitors huge pools and many fun slides. Not only adults but also kids will like it here.

• (Batumi Dolphinarium), which hosts colorful performances every day.

• Batumi Miracle Park with a high 55-meter Ferris wheel and children's trains, which will not leave indifferent any crumb.

• Batumi sea ​​port where every child will be able to appreciate the gigantic dimensions of the ships.

• Zoological Park of Batumi is an interesting object despite its small size.