Mtirala National Park

Mtirala National Park is a protected area in the Adjara region of Georgia on the wet, forested slopes above the Black Sea coast. The park preserves humid broadleaf and mixed forests that support rich plant and animal communities.

Well-marked trails take visitors to waterfalls, forested ravines and viewpoints across the park; the landscape is noted for persistent mist and frequent rainfall that feed streams and falls. The area is important for conservation of Colchic-type forest species and provides habitat for numerous birds and plants.

Protection measures have emphasized maintaining the park’s native forest cover and permitting controlled visitor access to key trails and natural attractions. Local visitor facilities and trailheads provide access from nearby towns on the coastal plain.

Mtirala lies inland from the Black Sea near the cities of Batumi and Kobuleti in southwestern Georgia, occupying steep, forested country above the coastal plain.

• Climate and landscape: The park is known for very high rainfall and frequent mist, which creates numerous waterfalls and lush forest conditions throughout the year.
• Best visiting season: Spring and early summer are particularly good for seeing waterfalls at full flow and for observing wildflowers and birdlife.

What to See #

• Trails, waterfalls and viewpoints: The mountain massifs and ridges carry trails that lead to multiple waterfalls and viewpoints through humid broadleaf and mixed forest.
• Colchic forests and biodiversity: Areas of the park protect Colchic-type forest communities and habitat for regionally important plant and bird species.