The big Georgia places guide

A three story Georgian restaurant with smoky charcoal mtsvadi grilled on the street, khinkali and khachapuri that locals adore

A cafe in Batumi's old town

A Georgian restaurant near Mtskheta known especially for its khinkali dumplings.

An Indian and halal restaurant in Batumi's old town

A Georgian restaurant in Tbilisi

A Georgian restaurant in Tbilisi

A popular Georgian restaurant on Rustaveli Avenue in Tbilisi, specialising in traditional khinkali dumplings.

A Georgian dinner show restaurant with live folk music and polyphonic singing during a full traditional supra feast

A Tbilisi restaurant near Rustaveli Avenue specialising in khinkali dumplings.

A beloved local restaurant with an open kitchen and generous khachapuri that has earned hundreds of glowing reviews

A restaurant reached by funicular up toward the church, serving classic Georgian dishes with a stunning panorama

A down-to-earth Georgian restaurant with traditional dishes, wine and a terrace

A legendary khinkali institution named after the village where the dish was born, with several central branches in Tbilisi

A Georgian restaurant in Sighnaghi

The only spot in Tbilisi offering khinkali with a choice of fillings, including cheese, potato and mushroom

A restaurant in Tbilisi

A landmark Kutaisi restaurant with the best lobiani in town, juicy kuchmachi and an excellent Georgian wine list

A Georgian restaurant in Tbilisi

A fashionable restaurant in a restored artist's house with an open kitchen and a green courtyard, a Georgian European menu and a lively social vibe

A cafe in Tbilisi

A beloved neighbourhood bistro in Chugureti serving refined modern Georgian dishes, booking a table ahead is a must

A family restaurant facing a fountain lake, serving Ukrainian, Georgian and European dishes including borscht and varenyky

A beloved restaurant in the heart of old Mtskheta, known for its khachapuri and rich khinkali, with a homey traditional feel

An all day restaurant inside the iconic Stamba Hotel, a former Soviet printing house, with some of the best adjaruli khachapuri in town

A Georgian restaurant in the Tbilisi area

A Georgian restaurant in Imereti

An authentic Georgian supra experience in the old bath district, known for generous traditional feasts and a warm atmosphere

A Georgian restaurant on Agmashenebeli Avenue

An upscale restaurant based on a 19th century cookbook, serving historic Georgian recipes in an impressive modern rendition

Batumi's most famous khachapuri house, boat shaped cheese bread baked in a wood fired oven

A Georgian gourmet restaurant in a restored 19th century villa in Vera, with perfect khinkali and a carefully composed classic menu

A highly rated restaurant in the Tbilisi area

A leading Tbilisi address for lobio, shkmeruli chicken and honest Georgian home cooking, tucked beneath the Rustaveli theatre

A highly rated restaurant in the Kazbegi area

A seafood restaurant on the shoreline serving Black Sea fish and seafood cooked Georgian style

An Indian restaurant in Gudauri

Seafood restaurant in Gori

A restaurant and bar with a terrace in the Tbilisi area

Eastern European restaurant in the village of Banoja, west of Kutaisi

A well-loved kebab house in Imereti

A Georgian restaurant in Tbilisi's Old Town, close to Orbeliani Bazaar.

A food hall in Tbilisi

A Georgian restaurant with a rooftop terrace serving Adjarian khachapuri and khinkali alongside live music

A restaurant in Tbilisi specialising in Kakhetian cuisine, with grilled skewered mtsvadi and a rich chakapuli lamb stew

A chef restaurant by Marco Gobladze with modern Georgian cuisine in a green, Instagram friendly courtyard

A restaurant in Adjara

A restaurant known as the best khinkali spot in Georgia, with hand made traditional Kakhetian khinkali

A restaurant in the Kazbegi region serving traditional Georgian food, not far from the village of Stepantsminda.

Eastern European restaurant in Kutaisi

An affordable Eastern European restaurant in Mtskheta

Vera restaurant and wine cellar serving modern Georgian cuisine, awarded two toques by Gault&Millau Georgia

A restaurant in Tbilisi

The most recommended restaurant in Mestia for kubdari, spiced Svan meat bread, and chvishtari, cornmeal and cheese bread

A restaurant in Kazbegi serving Georgian food, not far from Gergeti Church.

A restaurant on Agmashenebeli Street in Kobuleti, about 550 m from Kobuleti Central Park

Restaurant in central Borjomi, near Kostava Square

A boutique restaurant in a preserved 19th century townhouse with natural wine and renewed Imeretian Megrelian cuisine

A romantic Kutaisi restaurant with wall murals, a bohemian atmosphere and excellent traditional Imeretian food

A rare Abkhazian restaurant running since 1956 with spicy ajika and authentic elarji for a loyal local crowd

A Georgian restaurant with wines in the Tbilisi area

Family restaurant and wine cellar in Kutaisi

Eastern European restaurant on the outskirts of Kutaisi

Restaurant near Rabati Fortress in Akhaltsikhe

A seafood restaurant on Maisis Street in Kobuleti, about 1.6 km from Kobuleti Boulevard

A restaurant on Makhaldiani Street in Racha, about 8.4 km from Nikortsminda Cathedral

A terrace restaurant on Baratashvili Street in Sighnaghi, about 290 metres from Marani Wine Cradle and 800 metres from the Sighnaghi viewpoint

Restaurant in central Borjomi, near the central park

A khinkali restaurant in Tbilisi, near Marjanishvili Street.

Eastern European restaurant in Aspindza, Samtskhe

Another branch of the Khinkali Collection restaurant, near Rustaveli Avenue in Tbilisi.

Restaurant and cafe near the railway station and park in Borjomi

Restaurant in the Kvareli area of Kakheti

A restaurant in Mestia, Svaneti

A boutique restaurant in the heart of Telavi with a traditional tone oven, grilled meats and fresh breads that embody real Kakheti

Restaurant on Tsikhisdziri street, inside the Rabati fortress complex

A restaurant in an old building in Mestia serving Georgian cuisine with mountain views

A restaurant in Batumi's Old Town, not far from the boulevard.

An authentic Racha cuisine restaurant with a panoramic view of Tbilisi and a special garlic and milk shkmeruli chicken

Restaurant and wine cellar in central Borjomi

Family restaurant about 2.5 km from Machakhela National Park.

Family restaurant about 230 metres from Shumi Winery in Tsinandali.

A family restaurant on the shore of a mountain lake, a stop along the road in Imereti.

Eastern European restaurant about a kilometre from Tskaltubo Central Park.

Eastern European restaurant in the village of Ubisa, in Imereti

Restaurant on Ekvtime Atoneli street in Akhaltsikhe

Family restaurant about 3 km from Salkhino Palace, in the Martvili area.

Eastern European restaurant about 600 metres from Kvariati Beach.

A restaurant in Gonio, Adjara

An intimate Sololaki restaurant focused on seasonal organic ingredients and a select, special qvevri wine list

A vegetarian restaurant in Tbilisi, not far from Sameba Cathedral in Avlabari.

A vegan restaurant in Tbilisi, close to Orbeliani Bazaar.

Restaurant near Gelati Monastery in Imereti

A restaurant in Shida Kartli

A restaurant in Shekvetili, about 600 m from Shekvetili beach

A khinkali restaurant in Tbilisi's Old Town, near the Great Synagogue.

Restaurant on Vaja Pshavela Street in Stepantsminda, in the Kazbegi area.

A breakfast restaurant in Napareuli, about 220 metres from Lopota Lake Resort

A Georgian restaurant in central Ozurgeti, among the best known in town

A restaurant on Takaishvili Street in Ureki, about 720 m from Ureki beach

Restaurant in Tskneti, a hillside suburb on the outskirts of Tbilisi

Simple, thoughtful mountain cooking with khinkali, mulam from Mtiuleti and pkhali in the Kazbegi style

Eastern European restaurant about 900 metres from the Tskaltubo sanatoriums.

Eastern European restaurant on the Tbilisi Senaki highway, about six kilometres from Baia's Wine

Restaurant on Nekresi Monastery Road, about 2.5 km from the monastery.

A small, exceptionally well rated restaurant on the Imereti and Samegrelo border

A food hall and cafe in Batumi's old town

A Georgian restaurant in Tsinandali village, about 20 m from the Tsinandali Estate

Eastern European restaurant near the Uplistsikhe cave city in Shida Kartli

A restaurant in Kaprovani, between Ureki and Shekvetili, about 1.4 km from Ureki beach

A restaurant on Green Cape, about 7 kilometres north of Batumi, set among subtropical greenery above quiet coves.

A restaurant in Imereti

Georgian restaurant on Tamar Mepe street in Akhaltsikhe

A Georgian restaurant in Tbilisi, not far from Rustaveli Avenue.

Restaurant in the Kazbegi municipality, about five kilometres from the Sno Valley

Family restaurant near Vardzia cave monastery

Brunch restaurant on Merab Kiladze street, about five kilometres from the Katskhi Pillar

A restaurant in the village of Sadmeli in Racha, about 9.5 km from Nikortsminda Cathedral

Restaurant about a kilometre from Queen Tamar's Tower in Ushguli.

Family restaurant about 260 metres from Makhuntseti Waterfall.

A Georgian restaurant on Akaki Tsereteli Street in Ozurgeti, about 680 metres from the Ozurgeti Drama Theatre

Family restaurant about 1.7 km from Prometheus Cave.

A family restaurant in Kvareli, about 970 metres from the Kindzmarauli Wine House

A restaurant on Agmashenebeli Street in Kobuleti, about 1.1 km from Kobuleti Boulevard

Georgian restaurant on Jakeli street in Akhaltsikhe

A restaurant on Telavi Street in Gurjaani, about 16 km from Ibero Winery

Restaurant in central Borjomi

A Georgian restaurant in Stepantsminda, a convenient stop before or after a day in the mountains.

A restaurant in Kazbegi, close to Stepantsminda village, the starting point for the walk up to Gergeti church.

Restaurant in the village of Chakvistavi, about two and a half kilometres from Mtirala National Park

A cafe in Tbilisi

The favourite cafe on Mestia's central square, with live Georgian folk music almost every evening

One of the first cafes to roast coffee in house in Tbilisi, the Kazbegi Avenue branch is the benchmark for specialty coffee

A cafe in Batumi's old town

A cafe in Batumi

A coffee shop in Tbilisi

Kutaisi's favourite breakfast spot, decorated cappuccino and fresh pastries at street tables in the old town

Batumi's first specialty coffee shop with single origin coffee, creative pastries and a unique social vibe

An artisan bakery near Freedom Square by chef Eugene Tarasov, with fresh croissants and kouign amann that raised the bar

A cafe in Imereti

A cafe in Batumi's old town

A family bakery chain with nine branches in the city, the Sololaki branch is especially loved for breakfast with fresh pastries

A cafe in Tbilisi

A breakfast cafe in Batumi's old town

A highly rated coffee shop in Batumi's old town

A cafe at Green Cape, about 430 m from the Batumi Botanical Garden

Cafe in central Borjomi

Tbilisi's leading specialty coffee brand, with several branches, and the Sololaki garage courtyard is a genuine cultural institution

A family cafe and bakery with great coffee in handmade ceramic cups and laminated dough pastries

An atmospheric cafe on a hill in Telavi's city park, with a lovely view and a taste of real Georgian daily life

A well-loved cafe in Batumi's old town

A cafe in Imereti

A cafe in Imereti

A highly rated cafe in Imereti

An affordable bakery and cafe in Imereti

A coffee shop in Batumi

A cafe on Lolashvili Street in Sighnaghi, about 150 metres from the Sighnaghi Museum and 230 metres from the viewpoint, among the highest rated in town

A well-loved cafe in Gonio

A pioneer of Tbilisi's specialty coffee wave with a hidden espresso bar on Atoneli Street and beans roasted in house

A riverside cafe in Mtskheta

A matcha and coffee bar in the Tbilisi area

Cafe near the Koruldi Lakes above Mestia

Bakery in the Bakuriani ski resort area

A Soviet sewing factory turned vibrant creative hub at 8 Ninoshvili Street, with coffee, bars and street food in a graffiti courtyard

A Georgian restaurant in Tbilisi

A pub in Batumi's old town

A restaurant, pub and grill in the Tbilisi area

The most popular bar in Gudauri, the hub of alpine nightlife at the end of a good ski day

A restaurant in Tbilisi

A restaurant in the Tbilisi area

An Asian restaurant in Batumi's old town

A karaoke bar on the Old Town nightlife street, about 130 metres from Maidan Market, one of the highest rated night spots in Tbilisi

A bar in Batumi's old town

A restaurant in Batumi's old town

A craft beer pub in Tbilisi

A pub in Kutaisi

A beer bar in Tbilisi

A pub in Batumi's old town

A craft beer bar on Irakli Abashidze Street, in the heart of the Vake going out area

A pub and bar in Batumi

A bar and restaurant in Stepantsminda, the base town for Gergeti

A beloved bar in Dedaena Park with daily live events, house brewed Georgian gin and an open, welcoming neighbourhood vibe

A shisha lounge on Parnavaz Mepe Street in Batumi, about 190 metres from the Burani food hall

A techno club under a bridge over the Mtkvari river in Tbilisi

A rooftop bar in Batumi

A cocktail bar on Kote Afkhazi Street, about 120 metres from Petra Dzagli and within walking distance of the whole Old Town

A minimalist bar and art space near Europe Square with red chairs, cocktails and gallery exhibitions

A bar in Gudauri

Cafe in Mestia, Svaneti

A shisha lounge on Gorgasali Street, beside the sulphur bathhouses of Abanotubani

A cafe and bar in Svaneti

A nightclub on Batumi's new boulevard

A nightclub in Batumi

A bar and cafe in Gergeti, below the church

A central bar near Freedom Square with fifty cocktails, quiz nights and regular live music

A bar and grill in Imereti

A shisha lounge on Griboedov Street, inside the Batumi Old Town

A small beer bar in Chugureti, about 120 metres from the Fabrika complex

A bar and small cinema in Mestia

A bar at the Gudauri ski resort

A natural wine bar in Sololaki, about 240 metres from Azarphesha, pouring Georgian wine by the glass

A bar in Mtskheta

A cocktail bar in Batumi

Bar and grill in central Borjomi

A shisha lounge just off Memed Abashidze Avenue, about 130 metres from Konte

A bar in Tbilisi's Sololaki district, not far from Dadi Wine Bar.

A small, very highly rated cocktail bar on Javakhishvili Street

A cigar lounge and bar on Kipshidze Street, west of the centre, quiet seating for a long evening

A wine bar in the Vera neighbourhood, about 150 metres from Shavi Coffee Roasters, serving Georgian wine by the glass alongside bottles to buy

A pub in central Ozurgeti, one of the few evening spots in town

An ancient monastic wine cellar producing six traditional qvevri wines, you can buy directly from the monks

A wine bar in Tbilisi

A pilgrimage spot for natural wine lovers with more than 500 labels from biodynamic producers, especially known for amber wine

A winery in the Khelvachauri area, tastings of local Adjaran grape varieties alongside a restaurant

7.7 kilometres of wine tunnels carved into the Caucasus mountains, with 50 wines and live Georgian folk songs

A restaurant with one of the largest selections of Georgian natural wines in Tbilisi and food made from local produce

A luxury wine estate with a hotel, spa and pool amid the vineyards, free tastings for guests and a view over the Alazani Valley

A stone castle with a breathtaking view over the Alazani Valley, blending traditional qvevri and European winemaking

An exceptionally well rated wine bar in Imereti

The winery with the world's largest private ampelographic collection, 400 grape varieties and Georgia's first wine museum

A boutique winery in the heart of Sighnaghi with a stunning panorama over the valley and traditional wines to taste amid mountain scenery

A private cellar in Sighnaghi with a terrace and the best view in town over the Alazani Valley and unique natural wines

An intimate wine bar on Zandukeli Street in a 19th century brick building, with over 130 qvevri and natural wines

Tbilisi's first natural wine bar from 2012, in an underground brick vault with qvevri wines from small Georgian families

The best natural wine shop in Batumi with a sea terrace, indulgent cheese boards and a shelf of rare wines

Small family winery in the Imereti region

A wine bar in Telavi, the capital of the Kakheti wine region

The largest Kindzmarauli producer, operating out of the historic 16th century Kvareli fortress

A natural wine bar in Tbilisi's Old Town, near the Bridge of Peace.

A wine restaurant in central Batumi, Georgian wines alongside local cooking

A small winery in Kakheti with a perfect rating

A six generation family marani with natural qvevri wine and a tasting at the family table with homemade cheeses and jams

A charming boutique winery in the Tsinandali area with giant qvevri sunk in the earth and wines from ancient Georgian varieties

An intimate cellar in central Sighnaghi with six qvevri wines and local cheeses on a terrace with a panoramic view

A family winery in Guria, tastings of the local Chkhaveri wine in a village cellar

A kinetic steel sculpture of two lovers merging together, especially striking at sunset as the figures move

An amusement park atop the mountain above Tbilisi, with a 360 degree panorama over the whole city

A glass and steel bridge lit at night, the most romantic walking axis over the Kura in the heart of Tbilisi

The largest Georgian cathedral in the world, its golden dome dominating the Tbilisi skyline from every corner

A 17th century fortress complex on the edge of the blue Zhinvali reservoir, a stunning blend of ancient architecture and water scenery

An 11th century cathedral and UNESCO World Heritage site, one of the most important and beautiful churches in the Caucasus

A 7 kilometre seaside promenade with fountains, sculptures and cafes buzzing day and night

Sixteen giant stone pillars carved with the stories of Georgian history, a timeless art monument

An Italian style square with the world's largest mosaic, stained glass facades and a musical clock tower

An aquarium and dolphinarium in Batumi's 6 May Park, with daily animal shows.

A 6th century BC rock hewn city above the Mtkvari river, pre Christian temples and a wine tasting inside the complex

The heart of the old town with the golden Medea statue holding the Golden Fleece, and a musical fountain that dazzles at night

A 6th century monastery on a hill above Mtskheta, with a rare panoramic view over the confluence of the Kura and Aragvi rivers

A 14th century church set on a plateau above Stepantsminda, with a direct view of the snow capped Mount Kazbek

A picturesque 1983 mosaic arch with an exceptional panoramic viewpoint over the Caucasus ranges

A 4th century fortress overlooking the old town of Tbilisi with a stunning panorama over the Mtkvari river

A 12th century cave city carved across 19 levels by Queen Tamar, monks still live there today

A restored 9th century hilltop fortress complex with a church, a mosque, a museum and centuries of layered history within one wall

One of the holiest sites in Georgia, the burial place of Saint Nino with picturesque gardens and a healing spring

A 1st century Roman fortress with intact walls, 20 kilometres south of Batumi

The national museum with over 1.2 million items, including the 1.8 million year old Homo erectus finds from Dmanisi

An 11th century cathedral on a hill above Kutaisi, a symbol of Georgian unification with a panoramic view of the surroundings

A charming clock tower with an automated puppet show every hour, a unique cultural institution founded in 1981

A royal 12th century monastery and UNESCO site, ancient mosaics and frescoes and the tomb of King David the Builder

A 13th century church standing proudly on a cliff above the Kura river, an unforgettable photographic sight

An active 11th century monastery holding the tombs of King Mirian and his queen, who brought Christianity to Georgia

Scale models of well known Georgian landmarks, inside the Shekvetili parks complex

An open air village across 52 acres with about 70 traditional buildings relocated from every corner of Georgia

An 11th century monastery perched on a cliff above a canyon bend, a breathtaking view with no entry fee

A magnificent church from 1910 on Tbilisi's main street, modelled on the medieval Samtavisi cathedral

A sculpture park in Shekvetili dedicated to musicians, beside the dendrological park

One of the oldest fortresses in Georgia from the 2nd century BC at the junction of two rivers on the way to Vardzia

The palace of the Dadiani princely family with one of only three authentic death masks of Napoleon in the world

A treasury of 4,000 Svan artefacts, medieval icons, gilded manuscripts and fascinating ancient weaponry

A beautiful fortress that was the capital of the Kakheti kingdom in the 16th and 17th centuries, with a tower that survived invasions and a view of the mountain gorges

One of the oldest Christian complexes in Georgia from the 4th century, on the hills with a stunning view of the Alazani Valley

A new Gregorian monastery opened in 2011 in the Dariali gorge, with a stunning panorama over the Caucasus mountains

The oldest Christian church in Tbilisi, built in the 6th century in a delicate, moving Byzantine style

A modern museum with Kakhetian archaeology and art, and the largest collection of Niko Pirosmani paintings outside Tbilisi

A 17th century fortress of the Kakhetian kings in central Telavi with chapels, a bathhouse and Persian influenced architecture

Monastery in the Borjomi area

An extraordinary 1927 palace of culture with collections of theatre, cinema and Georgian art in an Italian design

A 9th century monastery overlooking a cliff with 14th century frescoes no less beautiful than those at Vardzia

A town park in central Kobuleti, shaded and within walking distance of the shore

A 10th century monastery on a rocky plateau with ancient frescoes, the giant Mount Shkhara filling the horizon behind it

Historic house museum in Mestia, dedicated to the famous local mountaineer

A 6th century monastery and 12th century academy where Shota Rustaveli studied, with three churches and an ancient stone winery

The city's main synagogue in the old town, a brick building still in daily use

A charming mountain village with an open air museum of giant sculptures carved in stone honouring the greats of Georgian literature

Thirteen medieval defensive towers on a hill above Omalo, the symbol of Tusheti and one of the most dramatic views in Georgia

Historic Svan tower-house museum in the Mestia area

A domed church from 1010 with rich exterior carvings, one of the gems of early Georgian architecture

Medieval castle ruins in Ushguli, Svaneti

A dramatic abandoned fortress atop a cliff in Khevsureti with ancient outdoor tombs and a wild view over the gorge

An arched stone bridge over a valley river, one of the historic bridges of Adjara

A monastery in the village of Shemokmedi in Guria, one of the older Christian sites in the region

A monastery complex hidden in the rock from the 8th century with few visitors and a quiet charm near Vardzia

The Dadiani summer palace with a historic wine cellar, a church and a tree lined avenue in a quiet, princely atmosphere

A promenade along the Kobuleti shore, a place for an evening walk

A historic stone church in the Khulo valley of Adjara, among the mountains on the way to the Goderdzi pass.

The remains of a ridge top fortress in the Adjara mountains, reached on foot and looking out over the valley.

A performing arts centre in the town of Ozurgeti

The regional capital of Kakheti and the most practical base for wine touring in Georgia.

A wide pebble beach beside the ancient Roman fortress, clear water and a mountain backdrop in a quiet, easy going village

A black, iron-rich sand beach in Guria, about an hour from Batumi, with shallow water suited to families.

A quiet, clean bay among the pines 17 kilometres from Batumi, with excellent Adjaran food and eco boutique guesthouses

10 kilometres of quiet beach with a wide promenade and pine forest, a calm family alternative to bustling Batumi

A beach right on the Turkish border with calm, clean water and a unique border atmosphere twenty five kilometres from Batumi

A dark sand beach in Guria, quieter than the Batumi shoreline

A dark pebble beach below Petra Fortress, with a natural rock arch, a high cliff and a jetty into the sea

A 108 hectare tropical garden from 1912 on a cliff above the Black Sea, plants from five continents and a zipline

A green park on the bank of the Kura with a direct view of Narikala Fortress, the soul spot of Tbilisi residents

A historic forest park from 1850 with a flowing hot mineral spring, riverside trails and a cable car to a viewpoint

22 halls of stalactites, columns and underground rivers, lit in a festival of colours that draws gasps

A green, quiet garden of 161 dunam behind Narikala Fortress, with a small waterfall in a hidden valley

A stunning 48 metre waterfall you can swim beneath in summer, beside an ancient stone bridge from the days of Queen Tamar

A suspended wooden walkway above a canyon up to 100 metres deep, ending at a heart pounding viewpoint

A green turquoise canyon that once served as a private bathing pool for the royal family, today a social media star

An ancient Colchic rainforest listed by UNESCO with the Tsablnari waterfall and rare creatures from the pre glacial era

A coastal tree park in Guria, paths among mature trees relocated here from around the country

A waterfall in the Machakhela gorge near Batumi, reached by a short walk through the forest.

A scenic lake on the outskirts of Tbilisi with a 4 kilometre walking trail, a relaxing nature spot for locals

A unique 6th century cave monastery complex in the semi desert, with 20 rock monasteries and ancient frescoes above the Azerbaijan border

Georgia's oldest nature reserve from 1912 with wild forests, waterfalls and glacial lakes

A unique reserve with real dinosaur footprints, a stalactite cave and a glass bridge floating above a green forest

A three tier waterfall 130 metres high, you can approach it dramatically along a metal trail inside the canyon

Historic park in central Tskaltubo, near the Soviet-era sanatoriums

A nine hundred metre suspension bridge over a valley up to a hundred metres deep with a breathtaking view of the surroundings

A ski area in the Adjara highlands, the trailhead for walks to the Shuamta lakes.

A towering 5,047 metre volcano, the unforgettable trekking and climbing destination of the central Caucasus

A pair of twin 15 metre waterfalls in the Gveleti gorge, a short, rewarding walk off the Georgian Military Highway

One of the largest protected forests in Europe, bears, lynx and wolves in the heart of the Caucasus, with riding and hiking trails

An easy walk through green forest to an impressive glacier, the most accessible glacier in Georgia, perfect for the whole family

A scenic artificial lake at the edge of the city with a beach, walking trails and a panoramic view of the Caucasus mountains

A wide artificial lake in the heart of Racha, a breathtaking view in every season and a centre for birdwatching and nature

A green, rich park with five eco tourism trails and gateways to canyons and ancient fortresses

A green gorge with walnut and beech forests, medieval arch bridges and a panoramic feel over the Black Sea delta

A scenic canyon with oak forests, an ancient 11th century fortress and a viewpoint a thousand metres high

Hiking destination at the Shkhara glacier, near Ushguli, Svaneti

An artificial lake on the new seaside boulevard, ringed by a promenade, cafes and the city's lit up towers

A turquoise mountain lake in the Khulo area, about five kilometres from the Goderdzi pass, a known trekking destination.

High-altitude mountain lake in the Samtskhe-Javakheti region

A high mountain pass in the Adjara highlands, the trailhead for walks up to Khikhani fortress.

A quiet lake in northwest Tbilisi with a circular walking route and a stunning view of the rocky hills

A small urban lake at the heart of 6 May Park, ringed by a walking path with rowboats for hire

A cable car to the top of Anuria hill with a breathtaking panoramic view over the Black Sea and the city skyline

An imposing 20 metre aluminium statue, her right hand holding a sword for enemies and her left a cup of wine for guests

One of Georgia's most celebrated boutique hotels, with panoramic terraces facing Gergeti church and the mountain

A 130 metre DNA helix shaped tower engraved with the Georgian letters, with a revolving restaurant and observation deck

18th century fortress walls with 23 towers and a stunning panoramic view over the Alazani Valley and the snow capped Caucasus peaks

A natural 40 metre limestone monolith topped by a medieval monastery, opened to visitors only in recent decades

The Holy Trinity church on Sameba hill, with a panorama over Batumi and the Black Sea.

An octagonal stone lighthouse at the end of the seaside boulevard, looking out to the port and the city skyline.

Viewpoint at the summit of the Mitarbi chairlift above Bakuriani

High alpine lakes reflecting the twin peaked Mount Ushba, an unforgettable hike for anyone who reaches Mestia

An ancient, dramatic canyon known as the gates of the Caucasus, with steep rock walls bordering Russia

Mountain pass on the route out of Svaneti

Mountain pass between Imereti and Samtskhe-Javakheti

A stunning panorama from the city of love over a carpet of green vineyards all the way to the snow capped Caucasus peaks on the horizon

A free panoramic view over the fertile Alazani Valley, autumn coloured vineyards and the snow capped Caucasus peaks on the horizon

Seven jagged rock peaks at 3,842 metres, the most photographed view in the Kazbegi area

A veteran cable car over the Rioni in Kutaisi, rising from the riverbank to a hilltop park

Tbilisi's iconic bathhouse with a blue Moorish mosaic facade, where Pushkin bathed in 1829

The largest flea and artists' market in Georgia, antiques, curios and silverware in every corner

A fish market on Baku Street where visitors pick a fresh fish and have it grilled at a nearby restaurant

Georgia's largest ski resort at 2,200 to 3,300 metres, with 70 kilometres of runs

A seaside amusement park in Shekvetili, rides for families and children

A luxury resort on Lopota Lake with a spa, horse riding and a water park, and wine from the estate's own chateau

A large concert venue on the Black Sea shore, hosting international shows in season

A 19th century aristocratic estate with a museum, extensive gardens and a tasting of five wines, plus a preserved bottle from 1814

A summer cable car to the Zuruldi peak at 2,347 metres, a panoramic view of the Caucasus and a mountain cafe at the top

Historic astronomical observatory in the Abastumani area of Samtskhe

A spectacular cable car from the old town streets up to Narikala Fortress, with a panoramic view over the rooftops of Tbilisi and the Kura river

The best area for tandem paragliding flights in the Caucasus, taking off from 3,000 metres over an immense mountain view

A magical ski area above Mestia with abundant snow and a direct view of the legendary Svan towers

Ski resort in Svaneti

Georgia's large family ski resort, 29 kilometres of slopes, a long toboggan and green summer slalom

An authentic home experience in old apartments making khinkali, khachapuri and traditional lobiani

Twenty grand spa palaces from the Stalin era now abandoned, Georgia's standout dark tourism destination

A village farm open to visitors, in the tea-growing country around Ozurgeti

Rafting base on the Mtkvari River near Borjomi

Georgia's ancient capital with charming local markets, homemade wine, pottery and traditional silver jewellery

The city's leading shopping mall with local and international brands, a cinema and a variety of restaurants

Georgia's largest food market with spices, cheeses, churchkhela, honey and a unique corner of antiques

A contemporary mall with shops, a grocery store and fast food outlets

An underground market in the heart of the old town with wines, honey, pottery and folk dolls in a rustic bargain atmosphere

A shopping mall in Batumi

A colourful, noisy Imeretian market with traditional cheeses, homemade wine and spices straight from the village

Over two hundred Georgian artists under one roof with felt, ceramics and enamel jewellery from different regions

A shopping centre in Tbilisi

A shopping centre in Imereti

A Georgian ceramics shop in Tbilisi

A shopping centre in the Tbilisi area

A shopping centre in Tbilisi

A Georgian arts and crafts society with quality products from all regions, ceramics, felt and woodwork

Roadside pottery market along the main highway in Imereti