Things to Do in Batumi: Top Attractions and What to See

Batumi is a sunny, bright seaside city, often called the heart of Adjara. So many songs, poems and legends have been written about it. The city is so beautiful and unusual that film crews come here every year to shoot music videos, TV shows and even films. Tourists never get bored here: apart from the sea and the beach, there is plenty worth seeing to make your holiday complete and unforgettable. Below are the best things to do in Batumi and the most popular sights of the Adjarian capital. If you want to know what to see around Batumi, read our article “Adjara“.

What to see in Batumi first — in short

If you are short on time but want to see the main Batumi attractions, here is our quick list. Prices were checked in 2026, but in Georgia they change without warning, so keep a little extra in your pocket.

• Old Batumi, Piazza Square and Europe Square — free, a couple of hours on foot.
• Batumi Boulevard and Ali & Nino — free; going up the Alphabet Tower costs 20 GEL, the Ferris wheel 15 GEL.
• Argo cable car — 39 GEL return for adults, 9 GEL for children aged 5–11.
• Botanical Garden — 25 GEL, plan at least half a day.
• Dolphinarium in 6 May Park — especially if you travel with kids.
• In the evening — the dancing fountains on Lake Ardagani.
• Near the city — Gonio Fortress, Mtirala, Makhuntseti waterfall.

How many days do you need? One or two days are enough for the city itself, and leave 2–4 days for the surroundings and mountainous Adjara. And at least for one night head to mountainous Adjara and stay in one of the best mountain hotels — Eco House Merisi in Merisi or Nika Hotel & Club in Chanchkhalo.

Batumi attractions

Seaside Boulevard

If you want an active holiday full of fun and impressions, Batumi Boulevard is a must. It has everything: bright rides, singing fountains, countless cafés and restaurants, the Miracle Park and a Ferris wheel. There is not a single person who comes to Batumi and skips the seaside boulevard. By the way, the boulevard is 7 km long and runs along the sea, so save your energy and get ready for a sea of impressions.

The boulevard starts at the Miracle Park, home to the Ferris wheel, the Alphabet Tower, the lighthouse and the moving figures of Ali and Nino. The park has a large square for skateboards, segways, roller skates and bikes. For big groups there are 4- and 6-seat bicycles, and you can rent any of these right there. In summer the square hosts concerts and festivals. There is also an interesting metal sculpture group: a man and a woman sitting at a round table. The third chair is empty — it is meant for fans of original photos, and almost every tourist who visits Batumi has a picture at this table. A little further on stands the 20-metre Batumi lighthouse, built back in 1882. It is an octagonal stone tower that still guides ships with its red light.

From the Miracle Park walk to the promenade and take a ride on the Ferris wheel. Comfortable cabins lift you 55 metres up, with a great view of the city, the sea and the mountains. A little further is another Batumi landmark and the city’s calling card — the Ali and Nino statues, a stylised story of eternal love that no time, obstacles or distance can break. The huge metal figures of a man and a woman slowly move towards each other and then just as slowly drift apart. At night the figures are beautifully lit and change colour. After admiring this masterpiece of modern art, head to the Alphabet Tower. It introduces you to the 33 letters of the Georgian alphabet, arranged in a spiral on its cylindrical surface. The top floor of the 130-metre tower has an observation terrace with a wonderful view of the boulevard and the sea, as well as a revolving restaurant.

Further along the promenade you will find lots of rides for kids and adults, and it is always noisy and fun here. Since everything in Batumi is geared towards tourism, cafés and restaurants with all kinds of cuisine are everywhere, and there are casinos and clubs for a good night out.

Walking along the boulevard and the promenade you will see many art sculptures and objects that are sure to catch your eye: figures of young lovers, a group of dolphins — symbols of Batumi, a modern “@” art object, and little figures of people with hearts along the boulevard and at the entrance to Batumi.

A big article with a detailed description is here: Batumi Boulevard.

Whichever part of the city you stay in, you will definitely end up on the boulevard, the heart of Batumi. Here you can see the singing fountains, ride the little tourist train, take a photo in front of the colonnade — another city landmark — or simply enjoy the peace and quiet in the shade of old trees.

Ali and Nino

The most recognisable sculpture in Batumi stands on the boulevard by the sea. Two huge metal figures — a man and a woman — slowly move towards each other, merge into one for a moment and then part again. The sculpture is based on Kurban Said’s novel “Ali and Nino” about the love of a Muslim Azerbaijani and a Christian Georgian princess. Come after sunset: the figures are lit up and change colour, and there is always a crowd with phones around.

History of the sculpture and how to find it: Ali and Nino statue in Batumi.

Alphabet Tower and Ferris wheel

Both attractions stand side by side in the Miracle Park at the start of the boulevard. The Alphabet Tower is a 130-metre structure with the 33 letters of the Georgian alphabet twisted in a spiral. A lift takes you to the top, the ticket costs 20 GEL. The Ferris wheel lifts you 55 metres up, a ride costs 15 GEL. From both you can see the whole boulevard, the port and the mountains behind the city.

All the city’s viewpoints with prices: Batumi observation decks.

Batumi Botanical Garden

The Botanical Garden is one of the ten most visited sights in Batumi (GPS 41.694398, 41.707399). When on holiday in Georgia, be sure to visit this paradise, located 9 km from the city (15–20 minutes by marshrutka No. 31). The place where the garden lies is simply called the Green Cape. The garden covers 113 hectares, so you can spend a whole day here moving from one part to another — there are 9 of them, each with its own unique flora typical of a particular region. Thanks to the mild and humid subtropical climate, something is always blooming and bearing fruit here, filling the air with delicate scents. Trees, shrubs, flowers and plants are represented by 5,000 species.

In the garden you can visit all five continents at once. Where else can you see North American sequoia and tulip tree, an Asian bamboo grove, Japanese sakura and camellia, Himalayan relict conifers, Mexican cacti and agave, Australian eucalyptus, New Zealand tea tree, South American avocado, Chinese candy tree, subtropical and tropical citrus and African palms growing in one place? And what about the 1,200 varieties of roses decorating the garden! Many of the garden’s plants are listed in the Red Book.

Architecturally the garden is built in tiers that descend from the top of the hill to the sea. There are benches and viewpoints with breathtaking views of the sea, the mountains and the evergreen cape. There are several beautiful fountains and cosy gazebos to rest in. Several ponds with colourful fish will surely catch your attention.

Full description, a map of the park and lots of photos: Batumi Botanical Garden.

Admission for adults is 25 GEL (2026). Set aside a whole day to visit this unique, truly heavenly garden — the impressions will stay with you for a long time.

6 May Park

For a pleasant, quiet rest you don’t need to go far: the city’s 6 May Park is right in the centre (GPS 41.648138, 41.628977). It is lovely here at any time of year. The park is very large, covering 157,600 square metres. The main entrance is decorated with a snow-white Greek-style colonnade. The park is drowning in greenery: a neatly trimmed lawn, playgrounds, a petting zoo, Lake Nurigeli, lots of benches, alleys of slender palms and fountains. Every element of the park has its place, and everything is harmonious and well thought out.

A walk in the park suits people of all ages. There are romantic corners for couples, fun rides for kids, comfortable benches under tall eucalyptus trees for older visitors, a lakeside path for runners and smooth alleys for skateboards and roller skates. By the way, you can not only admire the lake from a bench but also rent a boat, sail around and feed the ducks. It is impossible to walk past the mini zoo here. Admission is free.

Next to the mini zoo there are rides for kids and a playground. Children can jump on inflatable trampolines, slide down colourful slides and ride little boats on a tiny pond. In the evening the park turns into a night-time fairy tale: colourful lights come on everywhere, and thousands of stars are reflected in the lake. In a word, 6 May Park is a wonderful place for a quiet rest away from the city bustle.

Dolphinarium

In 6 May Park there is a great place for positive emotions and vivid impressions (GPS 41.647787, 41.623484) — the Batumi Dolphinarium. You will see a wonderful show with trained bottlenose dolphins performing breathtaking tricks and even dancing the Lambada for you. Looking at the beaming, smiling faces of people after the show, you understand that the dolphinarium is a must-visit. These beautiful, noble and clever mammals leave neither children nor adults indifferent. Besides the main show, there is a separate programme — swimming with dolphins, which you need to book in advance. Off-season, shows usually take place only at weekends, and the dolphinarium is closed on Mondays, so check the schedule beforehand.

Singing fountains

Not every city can boast musical fountains. This delightful spectacle gathers hundreds of people who come to admire the water show set to music. The singing fountains are undoubtedly one of Batumi’s main decorations and a great place to relax. They are best seen in the evening, when colourful lights turn the water show into a fairy tale.

The musical fountains are at the main entrance to the boulevard (GPS 41.654229, 41.635160). The new dancing fountains are on Lake Ardagani (GPS 41.641948, 41.614112). It is impossible to take your eyes off the show the fountains put on every day. Jets of water shoot up to the music, spin and cross, taking on different shapes while glowing and flashing with colourful lights. Reflected in the lake as in a mirror, they create a three-dimensional image that changes every minute with the music. Hundreds, and sometimes thousands, of holidaymakers come to see this enchanting show. Don’t deny yourself the pleasure of seeing it.

Old Batumi

The Old Town is a few blocks between the port, Europe Square and the boulevard: two- and three-storey houses from the late 19th — early 20th century, balconies with wrought-iron railings, courtyards with grapevines and small cafés. For the last couple of years part of the Old Town was under reconstruction, and walking there was not very convenient. But now many tired buildings look fresh and colourful. Walking here has become much more pleasant.

It’s best to wander here without a map: the blocks are small, and from any courtyard you will quickly come out to Piazza, Europe Square or the Cathedral.

Our walking route around the Old Town: A walk around Old Batumi.

Piazza Square

Piazza Square is a little piece of Italy in Old Batumi (GPS 41.649474, 41.641098). A great place for a romantic, relaxed break with a cup of coffee and good music.

The square is surrounded by Romanesque-style buildings with lots of arches, columns and stained glass. One of the buildings has a large musical clock. All around the perimeter there are cafés and restaurants with all kinds of cuisine. Prices here are above average, but the quality and service match them. A small fountain with a cupid looks charming. In the evening Piazza glows with colourful lights and live music plays. Sometimes the square hosts concerts with invited Georgian bands. A very atmospheric and pleasant place you have to visit.

More about the square, its cafés and the clock: Piazza Square in Batumi.

Europe Square

The main square of Batumi is Europe Square (GPS 41.651196, 41.636351). It hosts holiday concerts, festivals, fairs and various city events. The square is not big, but it is cosy and impressive with its original architecture.

The buildings here look like fairy-tale castles with arches, stained glass, turrets, windows and spires. The large astronomical clock on one of the buildings will catch your attention. The square has a monument to the Colchian princess Medea holding the Golden Fleece, as well as an unusual fountain where children always play.

Around the square there are lawns with bright green, neatly cut grass, palms and magnolias. At night the restaurants, bars and casinos around the square come to life.

In recent years Europe Square has become a place where all kinds of festivals are held regularly, and holidays are celebrated on a grand scale. If you are in Batumi during the holidays, come here in the evening — most likely something will be going on.

More about the square, Medea and the astronomical clock: Europe Square in Batumi.

Argo cable car

One of Batumi’s attractions is the Argo cable car (GPS 41.647456, 41.645484). It is about 2.6 km long. The lower station is next to the sea port, at the crossroads of Ilia Chavchavadze and Gogebashvili streets. Cosy glass cabins take you 260 metres up to a viewing platform with a breathtaking view of the city, the endless sea and the mountains. The views are especially beautiful at sunset, when the sun sinks into the sea and paints the clouds in every shade of red and pink. An unforgettable little trip for kids and adults. At the top there is a café, a souvenir shop and a small wine shop.

Tickets are sold only as a return: 39 GEL for adults and 9 GEL for children aged 5–11. The cable car runs until late in the evening, so you can easily make it for sunset.

How to get to the lower station and what’s at the top: Argo cable car in Batumi.

Alley of Heroes and House of Justice (New Batumi)

If you walk the boulevard to the end, you will reach New Batumi — an area of high-rises, hotels and wide avenues. The main place for a walk here is the Alley of Heroes: a pedestrian zone in the middle of Zhiuli Shartava Street near the Orbi skyscrapers. It opened after a long reconstruction in 2024. The alley runs from Bagrationi Street to Lake Ardagani by the sea: two pedestrian bridges with good views, gazebos, flower beds and art objects. New Batumi is also home to the House of Justice — a building with unusual architecture that is hard to pass without taking a photo.

More: Alley of Heroes in Batumi and House of Justice Batumi.

Sameba Church

The Holy Trinity Church (Sameba) stands on a hill, so it is clearly visible from the Batumi promenade (GPS 41.631928, 41.693963). From afar it looks like a toy and fits perfectly into the mountain panorama. It is 10 km from the city centre, and you can get there by taxi — agree with the driver to wait and take you back. Another option is to take a marshrutka and walk about a kilometre to the church. The walk won’t feel tiring: climbing the serpentine road among persimmon and tangerine trees, breathing clean mountain air, is a pleasure. At the church you can borrow headscarves and skirts for free if you are not dressed appropriately.

Next to the church stands a bell tower. Climbing the stairs to the main entrance you can take a closer look at the mosaics of the Virgin Mary and saints on the walls. The front façade is decorated with an icon of the Holy Trinity, and the metal entrance doors are inlaid with biblical scenes.

The grounds are lovely — neat lawns laid out in intricate geometry around the church, with flowers blooming everywhere. A stunning view opens up before you: the beautiful city at your feet, the vast gentle sea, majestic mountains and blue sky above. Perhaps this is one of the best viewpoints in Batumi.

Central Cathedral

The Cathedral of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary was originally designed by Italian architects at the beginning of the 20th century as a Catholic church (GPS 41.646221, 41.638558). It is built in the neo-Gothic style. In 1980 the church was handed over to the Georgian Orthodox Church. The cathedral is built of light stone with huge stained-glass windows, and the interior is decorated with red stone and blue-and-gold ornaments. On both sides of the entrance stand statues of Andrew the First-Called and Simon the Canaanite.

Inside the cathedral it is solemn and majestic, with many old icons and frescoes and an atmosphere of peace. Around the church there are well-kept grounds with benches under old trees. The Cathedral of the Nativity is rightly considered the most beautiful church in Batumi and is the main cathedral of the Batumi and Lazeti Eparchy. If you want to experience beautiful architecture and spirituality at the same time, be sure to visit.

Central Batumi market

Batumi has three main markets, but literally every 100 metres you will come across a fruit and vegetable stall or a shop with basic goods. The central market of Batumi is called Parekhi, and it is located near the sea port and the bus station (GPS 41.643747, 41.655604). The market is big. On the ground floor you can buy meat (pork, beef, lamb), grains, sauces, all kinds of Georgian spices, coffee, tea, fruit, vegetables and herbs. Upstairs there is local honey and honey products, dozens of kinds of churchkhela, pastila, all kinds of nuts and dried fruit, and jams from every fruit imaginable.

There is also poultry, sausages, delicious Georgian cheeses and dairy. Every seller offers something, calls out, tries to persuade you to taste and, of course, buy. All this hustle and bustle blends into the colour of an oriental bazaar. The fish section is in a separate building. Trading also goes on in the street around the market: live sheep, rabbits, chickens and ducks are sold, as well as fruit and vegetables wholesale and retail.

Read about the Boni food market separately: Boni Market in Batumi.

Fish market

A small market with a wide choice of live, smoked and dried fish (GPS 41.649135, 41.663139). Besides mullet, red mullet, trout, sturgeon, salmon, flounder and mackerel, they also sell shark meat, stingray, mussels, crayfish and caviar. They will clean the fish in front of you and cut it if you like. Right next door there is a café that will cook it quickly and tastily. Ask about the price for cleaning and frying on the spot.

Fresh fish can now be bought in ordinary shops in the city too, but tourists still go to the fish market for the choice and the local colour. Be prepared, though: the smells there are not great.

More about the fish market: Batumi fish market.

Plane spotting: where to watch planes in Batumi

One of the most unusual sights in Batumi is the planes that come in to land right over your head. The airport runway starts just 100–150 metres from the shore, so airliners fly very low over the beach. Along the shore there is a stone ridge — huge rocks piled on top of each other so that storms don’t wash the shore away. That’s where people climb to take a photo with a plane right overhead. The place is popular: people stand there even in the rain and in winter for the perfect shot. There used to be food trucks nearby where you could grab a coffee and wait for a flight. Now they have been removed, so bring water and a snack.

To avoid waiting in vain, check the arrivals schedule on the airport website or on Flightradar24.

Batumi is a colourful, sunny and hospitable city. Besides the gentle sea and stunning nature that attract so many tourists, there are sights for every taste. You will never regret choosing Batumi for your holiday. Learn more about beautiful Adjara by visiting the places that interest you most, and you won’t be disappointed — you will take home the most pleasant, vivid memories.

What to see in Batumi in 1 day: a route

If you only have one day, you can see almost all the main sights on foot. The route is roughly this:

1. Morning — Old Batumi, the Cathedral, Piazza Square (coffee on the square).
2. Midday — Europe Square with Medea and the astronomical clock, then walk to the lower station of the Argo cable car and ride up the hill.
3. Afternoon — Batumi Boulevard: Miracle Park, the Alphabet Tower, the Ferris wheel, Ali and Nino.
4. Evening — continue along the boulevard to Lake Ardagani and the Alley of Heroes; after sunset — the fountain show.

The Botanical Garden won’t fit into such a day — better leave a separate morning for it.

Where to go in Batumi with kids

With kids you won’t get bored in Batumi. The dolphinarium and the free zoo in 6 May Park, rides on the boulevard and in the Miracle Park, boats on Lake Nurigeli and, in summer, the water park. If you want more activities, go to Tsitsinatela amusement park on the hill.

What to see near Batumi

The most beautiful places near Batumi are half an hour to an hour’s drive from the city:

• Gonio Fortress — a Roman fortress south of the city, next to the beaches of Gonio and Kvariati.
• Petra Fortress — ruins on a hill by the sea in Tsikhisdziri.
• The Banana Grove in Tsikhisdziri.
• Mtirala National Park — Colchic forests, gorges and waterfalls.
• Makhuntseti waterfall and Queen Tamar’s arched bridge on the way to mountainous Adjara.
• Machakhela National Park — further into the mountains, for those who love silence.
• Shekvetili Dendrological Park — 48 km from Batumi.

The full list of the region’s places is in our article Adjara: top 30 attractions.

Mountainous Adjara is hard to see in a single day. That’s why it’s a great idea to combine a sightseeing trip with a night in one of the two most famous “glass” hotels in Georgia: Eco House Merisi or Nika Hotel & Club.

Batumi attractions prices (2026)

What	Adult	Child
Argo cable car (return)	39 GEL	9 GEL (5–11 years)
Alphabet Tower	20 GEL	—
Ferris wheel	15 GEL	—
Botanical Garden	25 GEL	—
Old Town, boulevard, Ali and Nino, squares, fountains, Alley of Heroes	free	free

Prices were checked against two or more fresh sources in 2026. Sources give different prices for the dolphinarium, so check at the ticket office.

FAQ

How many days do you need to see Batumi?
One or two days for the city itself. Plan another 2–4 days for the surroundings and mountainous Adjara, and spend at least one night in the mountains — for example, at Eco House Merisi or Nika Hotel & Club.

What to see in Batumi in 1 day on your own?
The Old Town, Piazza, Europe Square, the Argo cable car, the boulevard with Ali and Nino and the evening fountains — the route above can be done on foot.

Where to go in Batumi for free?
Old Batumi, Piazza and Europe squares, the boulevard, Ali and Nino, 6 May Park, the Alley of Heroes, the fountains on Lake Ardagani, the Cathedral and Sameba Church. Watching the planes land is free too.

What are the most beautiful places near Batumi?
The Botanical Garden on the Green Cape, Gonio Fortress, Mtirala, Makhuntseti and the view from Sameba hill.

Detailed map of Batumi and Adjara attractions

Zoom in on the map to see all the sights in the area you are interested in. About 50 points are marked in Batumi and several dozen in mountainous Adjara. You can read about the attractions of Adjara here.

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