Batumi Parks, Squares, & ‘Runseeing’ Tour

This 6 km ‘runseeing’ tour of central Batumi covers its major parks, squares, and sites. The historic section is between the E70 highway and the sea. Lots of fountains!

Start at 6 May Park, Georgia’s oldest park, with its lovely paths, Colonnade, and Stone Fountain. Do the 1 km loop of Nuri Gel Lake. The next section is 1.5 km through Batumi Boulevard Park, a lively waterfront park with nice pedestrian paths and attractions such as the Batumi Octopus, University Fountain, Japanese Garden, Swimming Basin, and Bamboo Grove. Exit the north end at the Batumi Boulevard Fountains and take Konstantine Gamsakhurdia St. to Neptune Fountain and take Zviad Gamsakhurdia St. to Batumi Piazza, with features Europe’s largest figurative marble mosaic at its center. Head back toward the sea on Konstantine Gamsakhurdia St. to Europe Square, heading south through Museum Square, passing City Hall and the Art Museum, returning to 6 May Park.

Longer Option & Add-Ons: From 6 May Park, it’s 1 km south to the Dancing Fountains, where you can also do a 1 km loop around Ardagani Lake. For more, there’s the 8 km Seafront Promenade. There are also additional paths in Boulevard Park.