Gal district, Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia, Georgia

Places to visit near Gali

Gali is a town in Gal district, Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia, Georgia, home to about 11,861 people. Within 50 km by road there are 72 places to visit — 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 waterfalls, 10 caves and 13 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Rukhi Castle (15 km), Greater Bebesiri Lake (18 km) and Dadiani Palaces Museum (21 km).

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Gali, Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia
Gali, Gal district, Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia, Georgia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Gali at a glance

Location
Gal district, Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia, Georgia
Population
about 11,861
Coordinates
42.6266° N, 41.7381° E
Places within 50 km
72 (12 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for caves

Top places to visit near Gali

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Gali: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Gali

92 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Gali. The closest is Lashkendar (27 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Gali

33 waterfalls within 100 km of Gali. The closest is Гупский водопад (31 km); the best-known is Urta Mountain (34 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Caves near Gali

33 caves within 100 km of Gali. The closest is Korchkale Cave (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Gali

24 forts & heritage within 100 km of Gali. The closest is Rukhi Castle (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Gali

16 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Gali. The closest is Gali Reservoir (8 km); the best-known is Greater Bebesiri Lake (18 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Gali

16 churches within 100 km of Gali. The closest is Chuburkhinji Saint George Church (10 km); the best-known is Church of the Savior in Zugdidi (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Gali

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 82 km on the road.

  1. Start in Gali
  2. 15 km Rukhi Castle · heritage site, Zugdidi Municipality
  3. 8 km Zugdidi Botanical Gardens · garden, Zugdidi Municipality
  4. 1 km Church of the Savior in Zugdidi · church, Zugdidi Municipality
  5. 2 km Dadiani Palaces Museum · heritage site, Zugdidi Municipality
  6. 38 km Greater Bebesiri Lake · lake, Zugdidi Municipality
  7. 18 km Back to Gali

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How to reach Gali

    All places near Gali by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Gali by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1292Lashkendar (27 km)
    Waterfalls833Гупский водопад (31 km)
    Caves1033Korchkale Cave (24 km)
    Forts & heritage1324Rukhi Castle (15 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs716Gali Reservoir (8 km)
    Churches1116Chuburkhinji Saint George Church (10 km)
    Other attractions17Kolkheti Tower (33 km)
    Museums26Terenti Graneli House-Museum (35 km)
    Beaches & coast15пляж Джукмур (33 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens14Zugdidi Botanical Gardens (21 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves44Khob (10 km)
    Buddhist sites13Khobi Monastery (44 km)
    Treks11Kuakantsalia Trail (42 km)

    Gali: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Gali?

    Rukhi Castle (heritage site, about 15 km), Greater Bebesiri Lake (lake, about 18 km), Dadiani Palaces Museum (heritage site, about 21 km), Zugdidi Botanical Gardens (garden, about 21 km), Church of the Savior in Zugdidi (church, about 23 km), Church of St. George of Ilori (church, about 26 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Gali?

    72 places on Spotwander: 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 waterfalls, 10 caves, 13 forts & heritage, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Gali?

    Lashkendar, about 27 km by road; Lugela Valley (32 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Gali?

    Гупский водопад, about 31 km by road; Лиси (32 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Gali?

    Korchkale Cave, about 24 km by road; Intsira Cave (40 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Gali?

    Start in Gali, visit Rukhi Castle, then Zugdidi Botanical Gardens, then Church of the Savior in Zugdidi, then Dadiani Palaces Museum, then Greater Bebesiri Lake, and drive back — about 82 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Gali?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for caves.

    Towns near Gali

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Gali’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Gali on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.