Tbilisi
Georgia
Tbilisi is the capital of Georgia and also the most populous and largest city in the country. The city has more than one million inhabitants and is located in the eastern part of Georgia and on the southern edge [...] General info
Tbilisi is the capital of Georgia and also the most populous and largest city in the country. The city has more than one million inhabitants and is located in the eastern part of Georgia and on the southern edge of the Caucasus.
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Location
Due to its location directly on the Caucasus Mountains, Georgia is a paradise for cycling and mountain sports enthusiasts.
Arrival: Arrival by plane (bookable at RETTER Sports) or on your own. The arrival airport is Tbilisi, an airport transfer can be organized through us.
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Latitude: 44.96445811044047 Longitude: 41.6726687159858
Spot Check
Besides Tbilisi we will cycle from the 3rd day on in the area around Omaloa small village in the Caucasus, about 90 kilometers northeast of Tbilisi.
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Weather
During the travel period, the weather is usually very good. Temperatures can be very hot, but it can also be uncomfortable on the mountains. Therefore, a jacket in the backpack does not hurt. In the period from May to September there is rarely precipitation.
Weather during the travel period
During the travel period, the weather is usually very good. Temperatures can be very hot, but it can also be uncomfortable on the mountains. Therefore, a jacket in the backpack does not hurt. In the period from May to September there is rarely precipitation.
Climate
The Black Sea has a humid subtropical climate with hot summers, whereas the eastern part of the country has a dry continental climate. The average temperature in the year is about 19°C.
Culture & Free time
Georgia is famous for its culture, hospitality and cuisine. Immerse yourself in a fascinating culture that will surely make you want to come back.
Leisure offer
If you have any powder left after the trail action, there are still plenty of things to experience in Georgia.
Sights
Three places in Georgia are UNESCO World Heritage Sites:
- The monuments in Mzcheta
- The Bagrati Cathedral and the Gelati Monastery in Kutaisi
- The mountain villages of Upper Vanetia
Besides, you will find countless sights, especially in Tbilisi. The old town with its narrow, winding cobblestone streets is also to be declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Culinary
Georgia's cuisine is known for its quality and regional diversity.
Typical appetizers are stuffed melanzani with walnut paste and air-dried beef. Main courses are shashlik, chicken stew and hammele stew with eggplant. Popular desserts are sweet sausages made of walnuts in grape juice puree or nuts with yogurt and honey. Dumplings filled with minced meat and baked cheese bread are popular snacks.
Georgia was already famous in Soviet times for its wine, sparkling wine, brandy and the Chatscha. Toasts are to the Georgian what karaoke singing is to the Asian: After each toast, the glass is completely emptied and refilled. If you don't want to drink anymore, indicate that by leaving the full glass.
Destination Info
Georgia is a country in the South Caucasus, located east of the Black Sea and south of the Great Caucasus. Georgia borders Russia to the north, Turkey and Armenia to the south, and Azerbaijan to the east.
With about 3.8 million inhabitants and an area of about 60,000 km², Georgia is rather sparsely populated.
Currency
Georgian lari
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Language
Georgian
Travel documents
Passport and driver's license (if needed)
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Customs and rules
Georgians:inside usually dress casually, but stylishly. As a woman, you should keep your legs covered and avoid low necklines. But also as a man you should rather wear long pants.
You should generally refrain from expressions of affection such as intense kissing in public. Outside the capital, unmarried couples can only be seen at an appropriate distance from each other.
Security
You should inform yourself about the security situation on site and check it regularly during your stay.
The breakaway provinces of Abkhazia and South Ossetia are in not under the control of the Georgian state. Russian troops are stationed in these areas and on the so-called administrative borders. Therefore, any travel to these provinces is not recommended.
Population
- Georgia: 3.7 million
- Tbilisi: 1.5 million
Religions
90% of Georgia's inhabitants are Christians, 9.9 percent are Muslims
Politics
Georgia is classified as a deficient democracy. Restrictions on human rights and freedom of the press occur frequently.