Guria
Places to Visit:
Tea Route, Kolkheti National Park, Gomi Mountain, Bakhmaro, Paliastomi Lake


Tea cultivation in Georgia began in the late 19th century, introduced from China and expanded significantly under Russian Empire and Soviet rule, especially in the 1920s–1950s.
Tea Route

Established in 1999 to protect the unique wetlands, marshes, and forests of the Kolkheti lowlands along the Black Sea coast
Kolkheti National Park

A mountain in the Lesser Caucasus range near Akhaltsikhe. The mountain itself is natural and has existed for millions of years. It is also the site of the Gomi Fortress, dating back to medieval times (approx. 10th–12th centuries)
Gomi Mountain

Founded as a mountain resort in the early 20th century, Bakhmaro became popular for its fresh air and pine forests during Soviet times
Bakhmaro

A natural lake near the city of Poti, formed over thousands of years; no specific founding date but a significant wetland habitat with archaeological sites nearby, including ancient Colchian settlements dating back to the first millennium BC