Buknari on the Black Sea

Buknari is a coastal settlement right on the Black Sea. Its local economy combines small-scale farming and citrus cultivation with seasonal services for seaside tourism. As a result, the town has both an agricultural and a tourist character, with tourism explicitly focused on the season. If you plan your stay around the seaside services, take this seasonal character into account when planning.

Getting there and regional experiences

The S2 international highway runs through the Buknari area; there is also a local railway platform there. Road and rail provide connections along Georgia’s Black Sea coast. Check specific train services separately before your trip.

In the nearby Chakvi–Mtirala area, activities include hiking, cycling and horseback riding tours, a zipline and a rope park. There is also a picnic area, Tsablnari Waterfall and a lake. The regional options therefore range from active pursuits to scenic destinations and a picnic area. Check facilities and access conditions before visiting.

Georgia: culture and landscape in a wider context

Within the broader destination of Georgia, Mtskheta can be understood in its historical context: from the 3rd century BCE to the 5th century CE, it was the ancient capital of Kartli, the eastern Georgian kingdom. In 337, Christianity was declared the state religion of Georgia there. The Historical Monuments of Mtskheta comprise Jvari Monastery, Svetitstkhoveli Cathedral and Samtavro Monastery. Together, the three monuments form an ensemble whose historical context encompasses both the city’s long political role and a specific religious turning point.

Another subject in Georgia is the Colchic Rainforests and Wetlands. They comprise ancient Colchic broadleaf rainforests and wetlands, including percolation bogs and other types of bog. The area is home to 19 threatened animal species and also serves as a stopover site for globally threatened migratory birds. Forests and bogs therefore provide the landscape setting, while threatened species and migratory birds draw attention to its biological importance.

Qvevri winemaking is also part of Georgia’s cultural heritage: it began 8,000 years ago, is still practiced today and was inscribed as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2013. These three points in time—the beginning, the continuing practice and the year of recognition—can be distinguished; 2013 refers to the UNESCO status, not the origin. Georgian wine tradition thus stands alongside historical sites and protected natural landscapes as a distinct cultural topic.

At Iago Winery in Georgia, the visitor experience includes walks through organic vineyards, a visit to the Qvevri cellar, tastings of wines and seasonal local products, and an introduction to Georgian Qvevri winemaking. Check the availability of these specific offerings in advance.

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For the broader travel overview: Adjara.