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At an elevation of 1,500 meters in the beautiful Caucasus Mountains you’ll find the townlet of Mestia.
Not far from Armenia and Azerbaijan, is a country called Georgia. A beautiful place to visit with mountains and rolling views. It is here in Georgia that you’ll find a few hidden gems where you can hide from city life and just enjoy some quality downtime. One of them is Mestia…
“The nearest airport to Mestia is Nalchik (NAL) Airport which is 90.3 km away. Other nearby airports include Kutaisi (KUT) (98.2 km) and Mineralnye Vody (MRV) (133.6 km).” – Rome2Rio
The Wi-Fi access might be a problem during your stay. However there are several cafés, restaurants and guesthouses that offer free Wi-Fi.
Take your time to discover the little shops along the way. Some of them are way cheaper than the bigger shops. While you’re there enjoy some Georgian wine from the region and try chacha.
Although the roads might not be the easiest to navigate if you’re not used to mountain roads, you can get there safely by means of marshrutka (a taxicab).
It might be useful to read the following information before booking or trying to use taxi transport: visit Georgia
☏ +995 568 999 968 – To buy tickets.
The best tours in Mestia according to Viator travelers are:
From the center of Mestia it is possible to hike up to the glaciers at the foot of mount Ushba. What a unique experience.
This is also a popular travel destinations during winter time with the ski resorts Hatsvali and Tetnuldi situated here.
Where you can amongst other climbing gear, see the personal items of the famous alpinist – Merited Master of Sport Michael Khergiani (1932-1969).
Founded in 1936 the museum houses historic artifacts from the Svaneti region.
This very old basilica is located in Laghami – the oldest part of the town of Mestia.
Hike to the glacier located on the southern slopes of the Caucasus Mountains,
Hiking in summer and ski in winter…however it is a beautiful destination any time of the year.
