Hospitable Georgia is famous for its warm clear sea, beautiful landscapes, mild climate, healing mud and springs. Ureki is one of the most popular seaside resorts in the country. Not so long ago, the village was covered with swamps that dried up. In their place, they discovered a real treasure - magnetic sands that cure any disease, healing, charging with strength and positive energy. Thousands of tourists come here every year to enjoy the clean air, the hospitality of the locals, the beautiful nature, as well as the delicious dishes and impeccable wines that Georgia offers.
Ureki - resort on the Black Sea coast
The town is located right on the Black Sea coast between Poti and Batumi, not far from Kobuleti. Couples with young children come to Ureki to have a rest, because the sea is shallow here, convenient for bathing babies. In recent years, the city has noticeably improved infrastructure. New hotels have appeared that are famous for their high level of service, good food, and an attentive approach to each guest. Beautification of the beaches was carried out, concerts are often held on the seashore in the summer, many musicians come to Ureki. But the most important wealth of the resort is the gentle sun, warm transparent sea, velvety fine sand with unique healing properties.
Climate of the town
Many travelers are attracted by the climatic features of Ureki. There are almost never frosts, in the winter months the thermometer does not fall below +6 Ā° C. The climate in the resort is mild, marine subtropical. In summer, the temperature generally stays between 22-26 Ā° C, the hottest month is July. A little more than 2000 mm of precipitation falls annually. With sunny days, fresh wind, warm as fresh milk, Georgia attracts tourists by the sea. Ureki also pleases with numerous sunny days.
Unique properties of magnetic sand
Ureki can be ranked among the developing resorts of Georgia, more and more people come here every year. There are no cultural and historical attractions that would be of genuine interest to travelers. The town is famous for another treasure - magnetic sand, which has no analogues anywhere else in the world. Its healing properties were known in ancient times. Indian yogis, Greeks, Egyptians actively used sand for healing. Today he found application in modern medicine, namely in magnetotherapy.
Over the years, people have been cured of various diseases in Ureki. Magnetic sand on the Black Sea coast was found in the 19th century. The inhabitants of the town magically cured their chronic diseases. Over time, physicians, scientists, researchers became interested in the properties of sand. It was proved that a magnetic field is capable of exerting an anti-inflammatory, analgesic effect on the human body, increasing protective functions, and stimulating tissue regeneration. Perhaps the secret of longevity of many Georgians lies precisely in magnetic sand. Magnetotherapy is used today in cosmetology, gynecology, orthopedics, urology, and diseases of the circulatory and cardiovascular systems. Holidays in Ureki serve as prevention and treatment for many diseases, therefore adults and children from nearby countries come here.
Who should visit the resort?
Magnetic sand can be dangerous for people with blood diseases, malignant tumors, severe bronchial asthma, and tuberculosis patients. Everyone else can and should even come to Ureki. Georgia (reviews from grateful travelers will not allow to doubt its hospitality) will help people suffering from diseases of the musculoskeletal system. These include osteoarthritis, chronic polyarthritis of infectious and rheumatic origin, osteochondropathy, osteoporosis. Magnetic sands help recover more quickly from injuries. In Ureki you can cure neurosis, depression, neuralgia and other diseases of the nervous system. Also here come people suffering from infertility and other chronic urogenital diseases. Unfortunately, many children do not shine with health, kids with birth injuries, rickets, spinal paralysis and cerebral palsy come to the resort.
Sanatorium Ureki
The resort is famous for its magnificent health resort, annually raising thousands of people to their feet. Sanatorium "Colchis" is located in a picturesque place, right on the coast, surrounded by a pine forest. The health-improving complex has its own beach (about 250 m), as well as a courtyard (3 ha). Georgia offers traditional hospitality, a high level of service, comfort, a huge number of treatment programs. Ureki has a unique magnetic sand, therefore it is on its properties that the treatment in the sanatorium is built. Itās best to come to Colchis for 24 days, because this is how long a full rehabilitation course lasts.
Guests undergo acclimatization, take sun, air, sea, magnetic sand, eucalyptus baths. Especially for children, the sanatorium created the project "Program of psychosocial rehabilitation and recreation for children with special needs," it lasts 14-21 days. Psychiatrists, rehabilitologists, orthopedists, speech therapists, and physical therapy specialists improve the childās psycho-emotional state, develop his communicative and social abilities, and provide active rest.
In "Colchis" 3 meals a day, diet and lean dishes are provided. In addition to treatment, entertainment programs are also offered. There is a billiard room, ping-pong, a basketball and football ground, a climbing wall, a massage room, a summer cinema, etc. Ureki (Georgia) sets the prices for accommodation in a sanatorium at an acceptable level. A double room with a view of the park costs $ 45 per person, with a sea view costs $ 55. A 2-room suite costs $ 70, and a 3-room apartment costs $ 80.
Ureki Hotels
Georgia enjoys magnificent weather, beautiful landscapes, clean air, the sea, forests . Ureki hotels are located in the most picturesque corners of the city, near the coast. The resort provides guests with both luxury villas and economy hotels. The Albatros Hotel is very popular, the average price per day here is about 2400 rubles. It is located just 30 meters from the sea, all the necessary services, entertainment programs are provided, there is free Wi-Fi.
Fans of luxury and comfort will love the Ureki Apartment Hotel. Georgia receives reviews from grateful tourists not only for hospitality, but also for the ability to provide a high-class vacation. The apartments are located just a 5-minute walk from the sea. Theodora Hotel is considered the best representative of economy class. You can rent a room here for only 1000 rubles. It is located 100 meters from the park and 5 minutes walk from the coast.
Resort private sector
If for some reason you canāt rent a hotel room or settle in a sanatorium, you can always stay with the hospitable and friendly residents of Ureki. The private sector offers a wide selection of housing. Going on vacation with a large company or family, it is reasonable to rent an apartment. Usually a day costs from $ 100 and above. You can also rent only a room in a private house, the owners ask for it from $ 15. Of course, it should be understood that the price is affected by the location of the housing (the farther from the sea, the cheaper), the conditions, infrastructure, weather. Ureki (Georgia) is always glad to guests, there are no problems with renting rooms and apartments.
What to do on vacation?
Georgian sanatoriums are ready to receive guests at any time of the year, but what can you do at the resort, besides visiting medical procedures? On the coast, very often in the evenings, visiting pop stars organize concerts, you can also just wander along the seashore, enjoy the sound of waves, breathe fresh air. You can jump with a parachute, swim on a yacht. Fans of a good meal will be happy with the variety of dishes that the city's restaurants and cafes provide. A trip to neighboring resorts will even brighten up your vacation in Ureki. Georgia will not let anyone get bored.
Sights of Kobuleti
Ureki has no special places, so if you want to see something unusual, you need to go to a neighboring city. In Kobuleti there is Mtirala National Park. It was opened in the summer of 2007, the reserve covers an area of āāabout 6,000 hectares. Its main feature are mineral springs and healing springs. Georgian resorts often use their water for medicinal purposes. There are a lot of different types of plants in the Mtirala park, and there are those that are found only in this part of the planet. On the territory of the reserve is a village that is already 200 years old. Despite her advanced age, she managed to maintain her original appearance.
Petra Fortress is a complex that includes ancient settlements and the citadel. There are representatives of the period of both the Late Bronze Age and the Middle Ages. It was here that the Byzantine emperor Justinian founded the fortified city. In the XIX century, the most bloody events unfolded here during the Russo-Turkish war.
Attractions Poti
In this resort town you can visit Colchis National Park, located near Lake Paliastomi, right on the Black Sea coast. The reserve protects the unique flora and fauna of the Colchian lowland. It is here that you can look at the sections of the rainforest that appeared here 65 million years ago. Today, not many ancient trees have survived, most of them have been cut down, now half of the park is covered with swamps.
Another attraction of Poti is Lake Paliastomi. Its area is a little more than 18 km 2 , today it is more like an estuary. Scientists believe that the ancient Greek city of Fasis rests at its bottom. Traces of a second-century settlement were discovered here in 1961. Now on the lake arrange sports fishing, watching migratory birds.
Georgian cuisine
National dishes always cause genuine delight among travelers. Georgia has been famous for culinary masterpieces for many years, so when you come here to relax, you must definitely try everything. Kharcho soup, barbecue, lobio - these dishes have long become international, although they are rooted in this hospitable country. Georgians are very fond of meat, so this product is added to almost all dishes. The visiting card of national cuisine can be called chakhokhbili, chikhirmu, khachapuri. Spices are the highlight of Georgia, they are added everywhere, give the dishes a spicy taste.
Georgian wines
Locals can talk about winemaking for hours. In Georgia, a glass of wine is served for each dinner; this divine drink is allowed to be consumed even by children, of course, within reasonable limits, for appetite. The country grows more than 500 grape varieties. Teliani, Mukuzani, Kvareli, Napareuli, Saperavi are the most popular red wines. Each of them has its own special taste and goes with different dishes. āTsinandaliā, āGurjuaniā, āVazisubaniā, āRkatsiteliā are dry white wines that have gained the greatest popularity not only in Georgia, but also far beyond its borders.
Ureki, Batumi, Poti, Kobuleti are the main resorts of the Black Sea coast. Do not think long about where to go to relax. Hospitable, beautiful at any time of the year Georgia will always be happy to welcome dear guests. Delicious food, interesting excursions, an overview of attractions, entertainment programs - all this will be received by every traveler who has visited this wonderful country.