Mingrelia and Upper Svaneti: Hotels and Accommodation

Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti contains Georgian architectural monuments from several historical periods and a pronounced historical heritage connected to the region’s centuries-long history. This provides a concrete point of reference for trips with an interest in architecture and history.

You can book a hotel in Mingrelia and Upper Svaneti.

Nature

Mount Natip’uru, Mount Golash and Mount Paparish-Suki are located in the immediate surroundings of the Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti Mkhare. Mount Chkhindi Gulya lies in the surrounding area of the Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti Mkhare.

The part of Samegrelo lies between the Black Sea and the Rioni, Enguri and Tskhenistsqali rivers. The regional landscape also includes marshes, springs and lakes.

The region includes extensive natural landscapes, including untouched forests and high mountain landscapes in Svaneti.

Geographical Location

Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti is located in northwestern Georgia and encompasses the historical-geographical regions of Samegrelo and Zemo Svaneti. Their respective centers are Zugdidi and Mestia.

Culture

Svaneti is characterized by villages with Svan towers. Historically, these towers served as homes and places of refuge during enemy invasions.

The visitor experience in Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti also includes the local cuisine.

An itinerary from Georgia Travel describes a challenging 55-kilometer, two-day route through Svaneti. It specifies 24–30 hours; the route context includes mountains, forests, rivers, villages and Svan towers. For travelers interested in a challenging hike, this route provides a clearly defined connection to the region.

For travel to Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti, Georgia Travel lists approximate driving times of 5:30 hours from Tbilisi, 2:15 hours from Batumi and 2 hours from Kutaisi.

Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti brings together the two regional visitor centers of Zugdidi and Mestia, which correspond to Samegrelo and Zemo Svaneti respectively.

Adishi

Adishi is a highland village within the Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti region and lies at 2,040 meters above sea level.

The area around Adishi features a highland landscape associated with the Greater Caucasus.

Adishi contains medieval religious monuments, including the Church of the Savior, two churches dedicated to Saint George and the Archangels Church, as well as typical Svan towers.

The Adishi Gospels, dating from 897 AD, were kept in Adishi for centuries.

For further regional orientation: Poti, Mestia, Kirovi, Sugdidi, Chakvinji, Anaklia.

For the higher-level travel overview: Georgia.

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