Abastumani is climatic spa in Samtskhe-Javakheti's west part, Adigeni district. It is on south slopes of Meskheti range, in the small river valley of Otskhe, 28 km west of Akhaltsikhe.
Abastumani possesses a moderately dry mountainous climate, with relative humidity reaching 50% only in summer. The annual average number of hours of sunlight is 3,000. Abastumani's three hyperthermic springs (39-48.5 °C) are little mineralized, rich in sulfate-sodium chloride waters. They have long been used in the treatment of tuberculosis. Abastumani is also a starting point for hikes into the Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park.
From Abastumani road goes to Kutaisi via Zekari pass and resort Sairme.
So Abastumani is popular place for it's forest, mineral waters, healthy climate and hiking possibilities.
Abastumani forest in April 2009, when spring just enters...
to be continued...
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