About Chakvi
Chakvi is a small coastal settlement in Adjara, on the Black Sea coast north of Batumi. It sits between Batumi and Kobuleti, with a pebble beach in front and tea-covered hills behind it.
It is one of the birthplaces of the Georgian tea industry. Tea was planted on the Chakvi hills in the late 19th century, with the help of a Chinese tea master, Lau Jen Jau.
The village is quiet outside the summer beach season. People come for the long pebble beach facing the Black Sea, the old tea terraces above the village, and the sights in the surrounding area.
Things to see and do
Chakvi tea plantations
Old tea terraces on the hills above the village. They are part of the history of Georgian tea.
Batumi Botanical Garden
One of the largest botanical gardens in the former Soviet Union, on the cliffs of Mtsvane Kontskhi (Green Cape). It lies between Chakvi and Batumi.
Petra Fortress
Remains of a Byzantine-era fortress on the headland at Tsikhisdziri. It is just north of Chakvi.
Mtirala National Park
Humid subtropical forest, waterfalls and walking trails in the hills inland from Chakvi.
The beach
A long pebble beach facing the Black Sea.
Getting there
Chakvi lies on the coastal road between Batumi and Kobuleti. Marshrutkas and buses run along it all day.
Batumi International Airport is the nearest airport, 17 km away as the crow flies.
The coastal railway line passes through the village.
Where to stay nearby
None of the hotels we track in Chakvi returned a bookable price in our latest availability check (November 2026 dates). These are the nearest places with bookable hotels; distances are in a straight line.
Frequently asked questions
What is Chakvi known for?
Chakvi is one of the birthplaces of the Georgian tea industry. Tea was planted on the Chakvi hills in the late 19th century, with the help of a Chinese tea master, Lau Jen Jau.
When is the best time to visit Chakvi?
The village is quiet outside the summer beach season. The beach faces the Black Sea.
How do I get to Chakvi?
Chakvi lies on the coastal road between Batumi and Kobuleti, and marshrutkas and buses run along it all day. Batumi International Airport is the nearest airport, 17 km away as the crow flies. The coastal railway line passes through the village.
What can I see in and around Chakvi?
You can see the old tea terraces on the hills above the village, the long pebble beach, Batumi Botanical Garden on the cliffs of Mtsvane Kontskhi, Petra Fortress at Tsikhisdziri just north of Chakvi, and Mtirala National Park inland.
Where can I stay near Chakvi?
None of the hotels we track in Chakvi returned a bookable price in our latest check. The nearest places with bookable hotels are Kobuleti (12 km), Batumi (14 km), Ozurgeti (25 km) (straight-line distances).