 Batumi : Profile
Batumi sits at the southern end of Georgia's Black Sea Coastline and is the capital of the province of Adjara, the warmest and wettest place in Georgia.
Batumi was under Turkish rule in the 17th Century and famous for its slave market, while in the 19th century it was under Russian rule and a free port. Today, as well as the commercial port area, Batumi has a wide waterfront with beaches, an old town, fading mansions and wooden houses, shady parks and outdoor tea gardens.
The city is currently undergoing a total "facelift" with a tourist influx from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Turkey and Georgia itself. It is a lively and vibrant place to visit with welcoming locals.
Position 41°39.0’N, 41°38.7’E.
See Georgia Formalities for details.
Call Port control on VHF channel 16 when entering Georgian waters. You are likely to be met by a Coast Guard boat some way off the coast.
Port officials here will come on board promptly. It's important to stay on board until all formalities are completed.
Yachts berth in the yacht basin, which is to port as you enter the small harbour to the north of the commercial port.
Water is available but no other facilities.
Last updated April 2010.
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