Destination
Ureki
Black magnetic sand and shallow warm water — with Grigoleti's pine coast next door.
How to get to Ureki
By car, Ureki is about 4 h 35 min from Tbilisi (309 km). The closest airport is Batumi International Airport, about 1 h 20 min away by car (61 km). With a driver it is door to door at a fixed price, with stops on the way if you add them. See drivers & prices
Which car to take
- Sedan · economy
- Sedan · comfort
- Minivan
- Minibus
- SUV
- Sedan · premium
Asphalt the whole way — any car on the list is fine.
Best time to go
- Summer
How long to stay
2–4 days
Not counting the drive there and back.
Main sights
- The magnetic black sand
What people come to see. Ask your driver to stop at any of them.
Worth stopping for
- Kutaisi and Gelati monastery
On the way from Tbilisi. Your driver can add any of them to the trip.
Good for
- Sea
What to eat here
- Gurian khachapuri
- Satsivi
- Mchadi
The wine: Chkhaveri, a pale rosé from the hill vineyards.
The cooking of Guria. Ask your driver where people actually eat.
Transfers to Ureki
Similar tours
None of our tours stops here yet; these share its theme.
Questions about Ureki
- How far is Ureki from Tbilisi?
- About 4 h 35 min by car, 309 km.
- Which airport is closest to Ureki?
- Batumi International Airport, about 1 h 20 min away by car (61 km).
- When is the best time to visit Ureki?
- Summer.
- How many days do I need in Ureki?
- 2–4 days. Not counting the drive there and back.
