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Sarpi

Place in Adjara, Georgia

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Sarpi is a Georgian village on the Black sea in Southwestern Georgia right on the border with Turkey.

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UnderstandNothing much, apart from the border crossing between Turkey and Georgia. Coming from Turkey one re-enters Europe, as evidenced by the Orthodox church just behind the border juxtaposing the mosque on the Turkish side.

Get inIf you need a visa to enter Georgia and plan to buy one on arrival (as it is officially possible), be aware that there is no ATM inside the border checkpoint, and the bank, officially open 24/7, is only "sometimes" open.

Get around

See and doIt's odd for a major international border crossing to have a nice beach, but Sarpi's pebble beach and clear water are nice indeed.

BuyComing from Turkey and you need money for the bus or taxi, change some money at the bank inside the Georgian customs terminal, before the immigration check.

EatThe main eatery right by the border post and the beach is heralded by a lot of yellow umbrellas over plastic tables.

DrinkWith the oldest evidence of wine making having been discovered just up the road, it's hardly surprising that wine takes precedence over beer, Chacha, or any other form of alcohol.

SleepOptions are scarce if you are looking for accommodation within Sarpi itself, although if you make friends with a local you are likely to receive sincere offers of generous hospitality at their own house.

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