Chakvi

Chakvi (Georgian: ჩაქვი) is a coastal settlement in Ajaria, located about 12 km north of Batumi. It was developed as a resort in the Soviet era and is best known for its tea plantations, which produced some of the USSR's finest teas. Today Chakvi is a relaxed beach destination with a long pebble shore, a mix of Soviet-era sanatoriums and modern guesthouses, and a growing wine scene.

By car

Chakvi is on the coastal highway (E70), a 20-minute drive north of Batumi.

By bus

Frequent marshrutkas from Batumi pass through Chakvi, taking about 25 minutes.

By train

Chakvi has a railway station on the Batumi–Tbilisi line, served by electric trains.

The town is linear, following the coast and railway line. Walkable near the beach.

The Chakvi Ethnographic Museum displays traditional Adjarian life. The Chakvi Tea Plantation, though reduced, still produces tea. The surrounding hillsides are planted with hazelnuts and tea bushes.

Swim at the beach, which is less crowded than Batumi's. Tour the tea factory and sample local teas. Hike into the hills for views of the coast.

Restaurant Chakvi serves Adjarian classics. Beachfront cafés offer grilled fish and khachapuri.

Chakvi tea (black and green). Local wine from Batumi-region producers.

• Budget: Guesthouses from 50 GEL. Sanatorium Chakvi offers very basic Soviet-era rooms from 40 GEL.
• Mid-range: Chakvi Beach Hotel from 120 GEL, modern amenities near the beach.

Chakvi tea is the signature product and makes an excellent souvenir. Local hazelnuts and honey are also available.

• Batumi — 12 km south, nightlife, boulevard, botanical garden
• Makhinjauri — 5 km south, beach suburb with sandy swimming area
• Kobuleti — 18 km north, larger beach resort with pine forest
• Batumi Botanical Garden — 3 km south, world-class botanical collection