Nestled under the foot of the Caucasus Mountains range, Svaneti is no doubt a hikers' paradise; lush greenery, gorgeous waterfalls, deep gorges, alpine lakes, medieval defense towers, and snow-covered peaks do leave you speechless. However, there are various things to do in Mestia that involve less hiking and enable you to be close to nature and see some of its iconic spots.
Please note that this non-hikers guide to Svaneti covers a few easy or moderately easy hiking trails that don’t need much physical preparation.
Because let’s face it, Svaneti is known for its highland natural wonders, so without that, Mestia is just a tiny town with few attractions. And going through all the effort to get to Svaneti might not be worth it just to see Mestia. The absolute beauty of this region is in its wild nature and mountain peaks.
This guide includes:
- A brief explanation of Svaneti region
- Best time to visit Mestia
- A few essentials to pack
- How many days to spend
- How to get to Mestia (+ my prefered way)
- Best Mestia Hotels
- 8 top things to do, with easy hikes
