Batumi
From CruisersWiki
| Batumi Port of Entry
| |
        
| |
 The Batumi Harbor |
Batumi (Georgian: ბათუმი) is a seaside city on the Black Sea coast and capital of Adjara, an autonomous republic in southwest Georgia. With a population of 180,000 (2008 census), Batumi serves as an important port and a commercial center.
Batumi is located on the site of the ancient Greek colony in Colchis (Κολχίς) called Bathus or Bathys – derived from the Greek phrase bathus limen or bathys limin meaning "deep harbour". In Greek mythology, Colchis was the home of Aeëtes and Medea and the destination of the Argonauts.
In the 17th century AD, Batumi, under the Ottomans, was famous for its slave market.
Charts
See Black Sea.
Weather
Batumi has the warmest and wettest winters in the Black Sea. One can comfortably swim here from May to November.
See also Black Sea.
Passages
See Georgia.
Communication
Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
Approach Batumi directly from the N, whether arriving from either E or W.
Entrance
Batumi is a port of entry for Georgia. For details see Entrance: Georgia.
Port officials here will come on board promptly. It's important to stay on board until all formalities are completed.
Berthing
Yachts must not go to the large commercial harbor but to the smaller one NE of the commercial one, as indicated in the figure.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
None.
Amenities
| Facilities | |
|---|---|
| Water | At the small harbor for yahcts |
| Electricity | N/A (Not Available) |
| Toilets | ? |
| Showers | ? |
| Laundry | ? |
| Garbage | ? |
| Supplies | |
| Fuel | Possible |
| Bottled gas | ? |
| Chandlers | None |
| Services | |
| Repairs | None |
| Internet | ? |
| Mobile connectivity | ? |
| Vehicle rentals | ? |
Provisioning
Give the names and locations of supermarkets, grocery stores, bakeries, etc.
Eating out
Give the name of recommended restaurant, tavernas, pastry stores, etc.
Transportation
List transportation (local and/or international.)
Tourism
History
Give a short history of the port.
Places to Visit
List places of interest, tours, etc.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
References
See Black Sea.
Comments
We welcome users' contributions to the Wiki. Please click on Comments to view other users' comments, add your own personal experiences or recommend any changes to this page following your visit.
- The food in Georgia is EXCELLENT. The people are very friendly and open to visitors. --Wikiexpert
Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Batumi and this page's details validated:
- Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) --Istioploos
Travels with S/Y Thetis
If you provide a lot of info and this page is almost complete, change {{Page outline}} to {{Page useable}}.
| This page has an outline in place but needs completing. Please contribute if you can to help it grow further. Click on Comments to suggest further content or alternatively, if you feel confident to edit this page, click on the edit tab at the top and enter your changes directly. |
 Contributors to this page |
|---|
|
Names: Haiqu, Istioploos |
