Major city · Georgia
Sarpi
Visit Sarpi for a few hours at the Georgia‑Turkey border, see the beach and border facilities; no overnight stay needed.
Sarpi is a tiny Black Sea village on the Georgia‑Turkey border. The border crossing is open 24/7, the beach is walkable and the main eatery is right by the customs post. With no hotels in the village, a half‑day visit is enough before heading to Batumi or back to Georgia.
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More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- GEL
- Best months
- Jun–Sep
- avoid Dec–Feb (cold, limited services)
- Airport
- BUS
- Nights
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Rules in force · 6The Armenia–Azerbaijan and Armenia–Türkiye land borders a…Georgia treats entry to Abkhazia or South Ossetia from Ru…Do not plan travel to Abkhazia or South Ossetia
- Caucasus ↗The Armenia–Azerbaijan and Armenia–Türkiye land borders are closed; any route that crosses them is not a route, however short it looks.
- Caucasus ↗Georgia treats entry to Abkhazia or South Ossetia from Russia as illegal; entering that way can mean arrest or a ban when you next reach Georgia proper.
- Georgia ↗Many passports enter visa-free for a long stay; if yours needs a visa, apply only on the official e-visa portal.
- Georgia ↗Do not plan travel to Abkhazia or South Ossetia: crossing their boundary lines from Georgian-controlled land is treated as illegal entry, and many governments advise against it.
- Georgia ↗In Orthodox churches women cover their heads and shoulders and wear a skirt or a wrap; men remove hats and avoid shorts.
- Georgia ↗Carry Georgian lari in small notes for minibuses, markets and the metro card; cards work in most Tbilisi cafés and shops but not everywhere outside the capital.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Sarpi112 ▾
- Police / ambulance / fire112
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Sarpi, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Georgian lari (₾, GEL).Georgia-wide
- SIM or eSIMMagti, Silknet (Geocell) and Cellfie sell SIMs with a passport; cheap data.Georgia-wide
- Tap watercheckTap water is widely drunk in Tbilisi and mountain towns (check locally); bottled is cheap.Georgia-wide
- TippingcheckRestaurants: Check the bill for a service charge; otherwise 10%.Georgia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Georgia-wide
- SafetySarpi is safe for day visitors; main risks are traffic on the border road and occasional bank closures.
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- RestroomsFree in cafés for customers; small fees at stations.Georgia-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police / ambulance / fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close Mondays; church services continue daily.Georgia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportBUS Batumi International Airport (≈30 km (19 mi) north, shuttle or taxi to Sarpi (≈45 min).).BUS Batumi International Airport (≈19 mi (30 km) north, shuttle or taxi to Sarpi (≈45 min).).
- Getting aroundEverything in Sarpi is walkable; use marshrutkas (1.5–2 lari) from Batumi or the 101 bus (≈1 lari) if still operating.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealBeachside snack (e.g., kebab)₾5–10
- Budget bedBatumi hotel double room, a night, per roomGEL 45
- Mid-range bedBatumi hotel double room, a night, per roomGEL 80
- High-end bedBatumi hotel double room, a night, per roomGEL 150
A day, not counting the bed: Budget GEL 12 · Mid GEL 20 · High GEL 35
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BUS Batumi International Airport (≈30 km (19 mi) north, shuttle or taxi to Sarpi (≈45 min).)BUS Batumi International Airport (≈19 mi (30 km) north, shuttle or taxi to Sarpi (≈45 min).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Feb
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Mar
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Apr
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
not flagged
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Oct
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Nov
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Dec
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Best: Jun–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Dec (12 rain days), driest Jun (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Sarpi: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
10 rd
Feb
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
9 rd
Mar
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
8 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5 rd
Sep
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7 rd
Oct
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Nov
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
11 rd
Dec
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
12 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Everything in Sarpi is walkable; use marshrutkas (1.5–2 lari) from Batumi or the 101 bus (≈1 lari) if still operating.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Batumi
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Marshrutka from Sarpi to Batumi, about 30 min, 1.5–2 lari
Batumi offers beaches, restaurants and hotels.
Gonio Fortress
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Marshrutka to Batumi then local bus or taxi north, total ≈1 h
Roman‑era fortress on the road to Batumi.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Batumi hotels
Stay in Batumi (≈30 km (19 mi) north) for any overnight needs.Stay in Batumi (≈19 mi (30 km) north) for any overnight needs.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₾10–15 excl. transport
- Mid
- ₾15–25 excl. transport
Trip budget
| Batumi hotel double room1 × 1 night × GEL 45 | GEL 45 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × GEL 12 | GEL 12 |
| Marshrutka Sarpi → Batumi1 × GEL 2 · check | GEL 2 |
| Beachside snack1 × GEL 7 · check | GEL 7 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | GEL 7 |
| Trip total≈ GEL 73 per person per day, bed included | GEL 73 |
Typical mid‑range hotel; price per night.
2026 estimate in GEL; transport to/from Sarpi not included.
Prices of common things
| Bus (line 101) Sarpi → Batumi | ₾1–2 |
| Marshrutka Sarpi → Batumi | ₾1.5–2 |
| Beachside snack (e.g., kebab) | ₾5–10 |
| Bottled water | ₾1–2 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Border checkpoint open 24/7 but has no ATM; the bank inside customs may be closed for hours.
- Bus line 101 may not run to the border anymore; rely on marshrutkas.
- Customs area toilets are free; Turkish side toilets charge a fee.
Emergency numbers
- Police / ambulance / fire
- 112
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My bed tonight
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გთხოვთ, მიიტანეთ აქTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police / ambulance / fire112
Embassy
US consulate in Tbilisi; nearest Georgian embassy for other nationals in Tbilisi.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Marshrutka Sarpi → Batumi (one way): about ₾2, 30 min (check)
Say or show
- ბოდიში — Excuse me / Sorry (bodishi)
- გმადლობთ — Thank you (gmadlobt)
- რამდენია? — How much is it? (ramdenia?)
- საზღვარი სად არის? — Where is the border? (sazghvari sad aris?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Sarpi. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Sep · avoid Dec–Feb (cold, limited services) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a short stay in Batumi for beach time and accommodation.
- Include Gonio Fortress as a cultural side‑trip.
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