Ureki: Coast with Magnetic Sand

Ureki is a seaside town in the southwestern Kolkheti Lowland on the Black Sea. When looking for a hotel in Ureki, it helps to first decide what matters most for your trip: the beach and sea, wellness-oriented services, or nature in the regional context. Magnetic sand shapes the coast; a sanatorium and various natural attractions add to the picture of the town and its surroundings.

Coast, Sand and Climate

Ureki lies between the Black Sea, nearby mountains, and the Supsa and Natane rivers. The climate is humid subtropical. The 1.5-kilometer-long coast is covered with magnetic sand. It produces a natural magnetic field of low intensity and contains magnetite, titanomagnetite, monazite, and zircon. The sand also retains heat for a long time. Sea air is another described feature of the town: it is considered highly ionized. The beach, seawater, and sea air are also associated with therapeutic effects.

Beach and Summer Season

For conditions in 2024, the beach width was reported as 45 to 50 meters. A 550-meter-long paved pedestrian path was built along the beach. Check its condition before your visit. Ureki’s summer season runs from June to mid-September. The shallow water is considered suitable for children to swim in. The width measurement and the season information answer different planning questions: one gives a spatial overview of the beach in 2024, while the other indicates a period for a summer stay.

Sanatorium and Natural Attractions

The Kolkhida Sanatorium in Ureki offers medically supervised balneological and spa treatments, massages, therapeutic and treatment baths, as well as sand baths. If these services are important for your trip, confirm them in advance. The Kolkhida building is equipped with ramps for visitors with mobility impairments. Confirm the accessibility you need for your visit directly before your trip. The 250-meter-long black-sand beach is described as a two-minute walk from the sanatorium; confirm access and use in advance.

The nearby Tsvermagala Park lies between Ureki and Shekvetili. The four-hectare site extends across two levels and includes a mandarin grove. The Kolkheti National Park also provides a regional nature setting: it includes part of Guria. Boat tours are available near Poti; there is also birdwatching, eco-educational tours, and sport fishing in wetland and Colchian forest landscapes. This offers a choice between a specific park located between two towns and nature activities in different landscapes.

Travel by Train

Train services from Tbilisi to Ureki are operated by Georgian Railway. As train services may change, check current connections and availability before travelling. This lets you consider your journey alongside the seasonal beach features and natural attractions when choosing where to stay.

Discover more destinations: Shekvetili, Ozurgeti, Lanchkhuti, Grigoleti.

For the broader travel overview: Guria.