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Voykit pocket guide · 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.
- Country
- Georgia
- Best months
- Jun–Sep
- Avoid
- Dec–Feb (cold, limited services)
- 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 ₾10–15 excl. transport · Mid ₾15–25 excl. transport (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 |
|---|---|
| Bus (line 101) Sarpi → Batumi | ₾1–2 |
| Marshrutka Sarpi → Batumi | ₾1.5–2 |
| Beachside snack (e.g., kebab) | ₾5–10 |
| Bottled water | ₾1–2 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- BUS · Batumi International Airport
- ≈30 km (19 mi) north, shuttle or taxi to Sarpi (≈45 min).≈19 mi (30 km) north, shuttle or taxi to Sarpi (≈45 min).
Typical fares
- Marshrutka Sarpi → Batumi (one way)
- about ₾2, 30 min (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
Everything in Sarpi is walkable; use marshrutkas (1.5–2 lari) from Batumi or the 101 bus (≈1 lari) if still operating.
See and do
Known for
- Georgia‑Turkey border crossing
- Black Sea beach
- Customs post eatery
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Batumi | Marshrutka from Sarpi to Batumi, about 30 min, 1.5–2 lari | ≈30 min |
| Gonio Fortress | Marshrutka to Batumi then local bus or taxi north, total ≈1 h | ≈1 h |
Sleep
- 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.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | ბოდიშიbodishi |
| Thank you | გმადლობთgmadlobt |
| How much is it? | რამდენია?ramdenia? |
| Where is the border? | საზღვარი სად არის?sazghvari sad aris? |
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
- 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.
Sarpi is safe for day visitors; main risks are traffic on the border road and occasional bank closures.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Sarpi yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Georgia‑Turkey border crossing
- Black Sea beach
- Customs post eatery
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Georgian National Tourism Administration: georgia.travel/en
- Wikivoyage: Sarpi, revision 5330153 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5330153
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Sarpi
გთხოვთ, მიიტანეთ აქ
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police / ambulance / fire112
US consulate in Tbilisi; nearest Georgian embassy for other nationals in Tbilisi.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/sarpi). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.