Regions of Georgia

Georgia divides into distinct regions, each with its own landscape, food, and history — from the wine cellars of the east to the high Caucasus peaks and the Black Sea coast. Use this overview to find the region that fits your trip; detailed regional guides are being added over time.

• Abkhazia

  A Black Sea region of dramatic coastline and forested Caucasus slopes, currently not accessible from Georgia for tourism.

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• Adjara

  The Black Sea coast and subtropical hills around Batumi, from beaches to the Mtirala rainforest.

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• Guria

  A small, hilly region between the mountains and the Black Sea, known for its tea plantations.

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• Imereti

  A green central region around Kutaisi, with Gelati Monastery and the Prometheus and Sataplia caves.

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• Kakheti

  Georgia's eastern wine country — qvevri cellars, the hilltop town of Sighnaghi, and the Alazani Valley.

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• Kvemo Kartli

  The region south of Tbilisi, with the David Gareja monastery complex and multi-ethnic villages.

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• Lechkhumi

  A quiet northwestern region of green river valleys and small wine villages, best known for Tvishi and rare Usakhelouri.

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• Mtskheta-Mtianeti

  From the ancient capital Mtskheta to the high Caucasus at Kazbegi and the Gergeti Trinity Church.

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• Racha

  A remote mountain region of forested Rioni valleys, Khvanchkara wine and the medieval Nikortsminda Cathedral.

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• Samegrelo

  Western lowlands with the Martvili and Okatse canyons and a distinct Mingrelian cuisine.

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• Samtskhe-Javakheti

  Southern highlands holding Rabati Castle, the Vardzia cave city, and the spa town of Borjomi.

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• Shida Kartli

  Central Georgia around Gori, with the rock-hewn town of Uplistsikhe.

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• Svaneti

  Remote high-Caucasus valleys famous for medieval stone tower-houses and trekking around Mestia and Ushguli.

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