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Voykit pocket guide · Georgia
Nabeglavi
Spend half a day for the mineral water spring and fortress; a full day if you also want the trout farm and a short hike.
Nabeglavi is a tiny mountain resort in Guria, best known for its carbonated mineral water and a historic fortress. The village is walkable, so a few hours cover the main sights. Add a visit to the trout farm or a longer walk and stay overnight in a cottage or the single hotel for a relaxed day.
- Country
- Georgia
- Best months
- May–Sep (bus service runs, roads clear)
- Avoid
- Nov–Mar (snow, road closures)
- Stay
- 0 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- GEL
- Money
- Currency is the Georgian lari (₾, GEL). Change money at banks or exchange offices, not in the airport hall.
- Daily spend
- Budget ≈ 80 GEL excl. bed · Mid ≈ 150 GEL excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Magti, Silknet (Geocell) and Cellfie sell SIMs with a passport; cheap data.
- Emergency
- Police / ambulance / fire 112
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 220 V · 50 Hz · European plugs fit.
- Tipping
- Restaurants: Check the bill for a service charge; otherwise 10%.; Drivers and guides: GEL 10–30 a day.
- Water
- Tap water is widely drunk in Tbilisi and mountain towns (check locally); bottled is cheap.
- Toilets
- Free in cafés for customers; small fees at stations.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Trout (live, per kg) | 10 GEL |
| Hotel room | ≈ 45 GEL per night |
| Cottage (basic) | 300 GEL per night |
| Bottle of Nabeghlavi water | Free at source |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- BUS · Batumi International Airport
- About 90 km (56 mi) north, 2 h by car or minibus via ChokhatauriAbout 56 mi (90 km) north, 2 h by car or minibus via Chokhatauri
Typical fares
- Chokhatauri → Nabeglavi (minibus, summer)
- ≈ 15 GEL per person (check)
- Bike hire (half‑day)
- ≈ 10 GEL per person (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
The resort is compact; walk or rent a bike. Regional road connects Chokhatauri and Bakhmaro for car access.
See and do
Known for
- Carbonated mineral water (Nabeghlavi)
- Old Fortress "Ghomis Tsikhe"
- Trout farm in Chkhakoura
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Bakhmaro | Minibus from Nabeglavi in summer, or drive 20 km (12 mi) on the regional roadMinibus from Nabeglavi in summer, or drive 12 mi (20 km) on the regional road | About 30 min |
| Chokhatauri | Minibus or drive 15 km (9.3 mi) southMinibus or drive 9.3 mi (15 km) south | About 20 min |
| Ozurgeti | Minibus via Chokhatauri, about 40 km (25 mi) totalMinibus via Chokhatauri, about 25 mi (40 km) total | About 1 h |
| Khidistavi | Drive 12 km (7.5 mi) on the regional roadDrive 7.5 mi (12 km) on the regional road | About 15 min |
Sleep
- Local cottages
- 300–1,200 GEL per night; basic to fully equipped
- Nabeglavi Hotel
- ≈ 50 USD (≈ 45 GEL) per night
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | ბოდიშიbodishi |
| Thank you | გმადლობთgmadlobt |
| How much is it? | რამდენია?ramdenia? |
| Where is the water source? | სად არის წყალი?sad aris tsqali? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake; cheek kiss among friends; avoid: Refusing hospitality outright
- Church: Cover up; do not turn your back to the altar; avoid: Shorts, bare shoulders, loud talk
- Supra: Follow the tamada; drink on toasts; avoid: Toasting with beer; leaving early without thanks
- History: Listen; avoid: Calling Georgia part of Russia or the region 'post-Soviet' casually
Scams and watch-outs
- Minibus service operates only in summer; check schedules in Chokhatauri or Ozurgeti.
- Mountain roads can be icy in winter; use a 4WD if driving.
- Free mineral water is at the spring; bring a container.
Generally safe; watch mountain roads in winter and keep valuables secure in crowded bus stops.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Nabeglavi yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Carbonated mineral water (Nabeghlavi)
- Old Fortress "Ghomis Tsikhe"
- Trout farm in Chkhakoura
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Nabeglavi: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Nabeglavi, revision 5325669 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5325669
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Nabeglavi
ამ მისამართზე, გთხოვთ
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police / ambulance / fire112
US consulate in Tbilisi; other embassies in Tbilisi.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/nabeglavi). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.