- General Information
- Founded in 1866 as a fishing village, now has over 180,000 inhabitants
- Serves as major international harbor on Black Sea coast
- Named 'Batus' by Aristotle in 4th century BC
- Tourism Types
- Sea tourism offers 21-kilometer coastline with 21-29 Celsius sea temperature
- Culture tourism hosts festivals, events, and attracts international stars
- Eco tourism includes bird watching, hiking, and swimming in sphagnum swamps
- MICE tourism features regular international events and modern infrastructure
- Ski tourism available at 2000-2500m altitude with 'Goderdzi' resort
- Recent Achievements
- Named 'Fastest Growing Tourist Destination in Europe' in 2022
- Recognized as one of top five European destinations in 2024