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Voykit pocket guide · Georgia
Ureki
ურეკი
Spend 1–2 days in Ureki for beach time and magnetic sand; arrive by train from Batumi or Tbilisi and stay near Magnetiti.
Ureki is a Black Sea resort famous for its magnetic sand and shallow waters. A full day covers beach, a walk to nearby parks and a meal; a second day adds a short trip to Ozurgeti or a bike ride along the coast.
- Country
- Georgia
- Local name
- ურეკი
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep–Oct
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (crowded)
- Stay
- 1–2 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 ₾15–25 excl. bed · Mid ₾30–45 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 |
|---|---|
| Fresh fish dish | ₾15–25 |
| Coffee | ₾2–3 |
| Ice cream | ₾1–2 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- BUS · Batumi International Airport
- Taxi ~45 min to Ureki via E70
Typical fares
- Batumi → Ureki train
- about ₾12 one‑way (check)
- Bike rental (4 h)
- ≈₾8
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 town centre is walkable; rent a bike for the coastal trail or take a short taxi to Grigoleti or Shekvetili.
See and do
Known for
- magnetic black sand beach
- shallow sea for wading
- Black Sea Arena concerts
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Ozurgeti | Bus or minibus from Ureki, about 30 min | ≈1 h total |
Sleep
- Paragraph Resort & Spa
- Large hotel on the seashore; pool, conference facilities
- Villa Villekulla
- Holiday‑home rentals in Grigoleti/Kaprovani, 2–5 bedrooms
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | ბოდიშიbodishi |
| Thank you | მადლობაmadloba |
| How much is it? | რამდენია?ramdenia? |
| Where is the beach? | სანაპირო სად არის?sanapiro 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
- July‑August beach is very crowded; keep valuables safe.
- Lifeguards are present but swim only in shallow areas.
- Roads to nearby villages can be partially damaged.
Ureki is generally safe; keep belongings on the beach, swim only in shallow water, and watch for occasional traffic on narrow roads.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Ureki yet. Suggested stay: 1–2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- magnetic black sand beach
- shallow sea for wading
- Black Sea Arena concerts
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 – Ureki: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Ureki, revision 5155559 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5155559
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Urekiურეკი
გთხოვთ, მიმიყვანეთ tähän მისამართზე
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police / ambulance / fire112
US consulate in Batumi (check address); other embassies in Tbilisi.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/ureki). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.