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Nabeghlavi

Healing waters where Guria breathes

Nabeghlavi

Why go

Nabeghlavi is a historic balneological resort where carbonated, low-mineralization springs have drawn Georgians since the late 19th century. The water, emerging at 18–20°C from volcanic depths, was first studied by Polish physician Ludwik Młokosiewicz and later developed during the Soviet era into a proper spa town. The forested valley of the Supsa River creates a humid subtropical microclimate that enhances the therapeutic regimen. Unlike flashier Georgian destinations, Nabeghlavi preserves the unhurried ritual of the Soviet sanatorium: morning walks, prescribed water drinking, mineral baths. It rewards travelers seeking the authentic, fading world of Caucasian wellness culture.

On the ground See

  • Drink the prescribed dosage of Nabeghlavi mineral water at the old pump room, still operating with its Soviet-era ceramic cups
  • Walk the terraced park paths above the Supsa River gorge, planted with magnolia and pine in the 1950s
  • Visit the abandoned Soviet sanatorium buildings on the hillside, slowly being reclaimed by subtropical vegetation

Practical Know before you go

Best visited May through October; marshrutkas run regularly from Ozurgeti (25 km), though private taxi is more practical—there is no formal hotel, only basic guesthouses and the functional spa clinic.

Last reviewed 25 August 2026 · reviewed quarterly