**Georgia . Region Adjara
Adjara is a picturesque region in Georgia located in the South-West of the country. Its 121 kilometer long border runs from the subtropical coast of the Black Sea through highlands and borders Turkey in the south. Ajara is a historic region in Georgia and has been inhabited since the times of the Neolithic Stone Age.
The natural beauty of Achara region originates in its greenery all year round and its coastline is backed by forested hills. The cultivated citrus fruits in its subtropical climate are distinguished their by fine quality. The idyllic side by side of sea and mountains offers the opportunity for both sea side recreation and ecotourism in the mountain ranges inhabited by unique endemic species of flora and fauna.
The climate is subtropical in Adjara littoral. The winters are warm and the summers are hot. Obviously the main contribution in forming subtropical “landscapes” is imposed on the sea. The sea tirelessly warms Adjara with its monotonous breathing and adds color and plenitude to its greenery. The sea itself is the owner of rich underwater world. The reefs along the whole Adjara littoral are of exceptional beauty. In the mountains and plains the sky is equally transparent blue, air-fresh and clear, water-pure and tasty.
Batumi is the city which easily makes visitors fall in love with it.
This small, white city containing mostly 2-3-storeyed buildings possesses a certain unique charm. The part of the city called “Old Batumi” is nearly 150 years old. Here you can see a coffee-device workshop, where copper confidants produce unique coffee-making utensils, as well as coffee-mill, the aroma from which permeates through the district. This aroma possesses magic power-it automatically invigorates passersby. Coffee ritual generally takes an important place in Batumi lifestyle. There are a lot of open cafes here where city dwellers gather according to the ages and interest and have aromatic hot black coffee prepared on the heated sand. There is one place though, where nearly all the city dwellers drink coffee in the evenings in the summer, autumn and Spring. This is Batumi sea-front. Batumians are connected to the front with one more tradition. The harbor hosts fishermen of all ages all year round.
They are equipped with various fishing devices beginning from expensive spinning down to handmade rods. Tradition of fishing on the front is the whole philosophy for Batumians and all the visitors can share this experience.
The buildings in “Old Batumi” are of exceptional beauty. A lot of buildings are decorated with chimeras, lions, nameless mythical creatures, and the pride of Batumians-a boy with the reed-pipe. The beautiful white building near the seaside park is shouldered by the Titans. They have been holding their “heavy” burden uncomplainingly for over a century already. The Post Office building is one of the most fascinating buildings in Batumi. It is built at the beginning of XX century and is located at the juncture of the two central streets-Baratashvili and Abashidze streets. The clock on its dome is the main clock of the city according to which Batumians set their clocks.
The peculiarities of Batumi also contain details noticeable only by an acute eye. For example, few people know that windows in Batumi open outside, unlike the rest of Georgia; that only in Batumi there are special crossings over the gutters.
Batumi is most bewitching during magnolia blossom. There are plenty of magnolias in this small white town. The town wraps in heady aroma during their blossom. The scent of a white Magnolia blossom, sitting over the green leaves like a white swan, fills Batumi night with peculiar mystery.
You can find more information on thewww.tourismadjara.ge
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Georgian Tourist Board for more information, see internet site
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