--- 对巴统的回忆。 ---

There is a lot to see: the city has been practically rebuilt from scratch. Although there aren’t many tourists, the beaches are sometimes empty, which can be a advantage for those who prefer a quiet and unhurried vacation. It’s only a two-hour flight, no visa is required, and the airport is well-equipped, with numerous hotels, cafes, and shops. Claims that Georgia is dangerous are completely nonsense! The people there are open and friendly, and political tensions hardly affect ordinary residents...

The tower of the local airport. The building is quite unusual and looks very beautiful at night:

Regarding the funds invested, they mainly come from the United States, Turkey (which is just a short flight away), and Azerbaijan. One of the main “developers” is Donald Trump, a well-known businessman who has been shaping the face of New York for many years. In the center of this photo is one of his buildings—a restaurant with a panoramic view. On the asphalt, there is a 3D representation of all of Trump’s projects in Batumi.

View from another angle. To the left is the Radisson Blue hotel.

Another new building; the layout of the city in this area reminds me of Barcelona.

An original restaurant with a very unique interior design—reversed staircases, trees growing from the ceiling, and more...

In addition to building new houses, old ones are also being extensively renovated. The entire city center is covered with paving stones, and there are many lawns—it really makes one think of a French seaside resort.

There are no traffic lights; special people are responsible for stopping cars “manually.” I’ve seen something similar in the United States, but it was used for children and school students. In Georgia, they seem to have adopted this approach for all tourists as well.

The lawns are neatly mowed, and palm trees have been planted—everything looks very clean, beautiful, and well-maintained.

These are modern residential buildings. They may not be extremely luxurious, but they are definitely stylishly designed.

The old part of the city consists mainly of two-story buildings: the ground floors are used for shops and cafes, while the upper floors are residential.

A typical street in the old city...

However, from above, the view isn’t so impressive. Clearly, there is still room for improvement.

In the courtyards, most of the walls are still under construction—the city is still being actively rebuilt.

Some street scenes remind me of the Soviet era. For example, juice and water are sold in open containers, and seeds are scattered on the ground (in the background).

Of course, there are also vending machines—this one sells ice cream.

An interesting phenomenon: in every cigarette stall, cigarettes are sold one by one...

I don’t know who exactly would need such a service—maybe people who don’t smoke very often? I’ve seen something similar somewhere before, but I can’t remember where.

There are many exchange offices, just like cigarette stalls, located every fifty meters on the main streets.

It’s a local tradition: due to the hot weather, minibuses run with their doors open. Not all of them, but many...

In addition to public transportation, there are also many taxis in the city, and they come in all different shapes and sizes. Taxis drivers gather in groups and wait for passengers while sitting on chairs.

Another interesting detail: on some parts of the sidewalks, there is neither asphalt nor paving stones—just crushed sea shells. This is the case on many streets in the center of the city. The renovations haven’t reached every area yet.

Along the entire beach, there are running tracks and bicycle paths. I’ve often seen local athletes using them.

These guys aren’t running—they’re riding segways. If you didn’t know, these are the local police officers. They are quite numerous but remain unobtrusive and polite.

They stand around here and ensure that tourists can enjoy their vacation in peace.

In the evening, the center of the city is very lively—music plays, and cafes and restaurants are open. At night, there are also many clubs and discos for tourists to enjoy.

Of course, you can also explore the surrounding areas outside of the city. Not far from Batumi is the ancient Gonio-Apsaros fortress, which was first mentioned in the first century AD...

There are many beautiful natural landscapes. For example, I really liked the place where two rivers meet—you can clearly see that their waters don’t mix.

And this is one of the bridges built by Queen Tamar in the 12th century.

An enormous waterfall, as high as a seven-story building. Unfortunately, I couldn’t find a way to include a person in the photo to show its scale, but trust me—it’s really huge. I barely managed to fit it into the frame.

After exploring the natural scenery, you can visit a winery, enjoy some delicious food, and of course, taste some Georgian wine!

Finally, a few words about the beach. First of all, it’s made of gravel, not sand. Walking on gravel of different sizes (from the size of a chicken egg to that of a tennis ball) isn’t very comfortable, but this problem can be solved by wearing slippers, sandals, or other footware available at every corner.

Secondly, as I mentioned at the beginning, the beaches are quite relaxed. At least not on this photo, which was taken in the rain in the morning...

Usually, it’s more leisurely like this (this photo was taken on a Sunday evening). There are always empty sun beds, and there isn’t any rush. If you prefer a quiet vacation, you’ll love it here.

There are rescue towers everywhere, and the entire beach infrastructure is well-maintained. The air temperature is 28 degrees Celsius, and the water temperature is 26 degrees.

Along the promenade, there are many cafes. You can choose to lie on a beach chair and bask in the sun or sit in a chair and drink some cold Cynandali juice.

In short, come and have a great time!

Stay tuned!