Kai Reisen: Mestia

Mestia Georgia

Mestia is a small town located in the highlands of northwest Georgia, situated at an elevation of 1,500 meters (4,921 feet) in the Caucasus Mountains. Mestia is found in the Svaneti region of the Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti province, approximately 128 kilometers (80 miles) northeast of the regional capital, Zugdidi. Mestia, along with the surrounding 132 villages, make up the Mestia District. The district spans an area of 30,444 square kilometers (11,754 square miles) and has a population of 9,316, with 1,973 residing in the town itself, according to the 2014 Georgia census. The town was granted the status of a townlet (a term in Georgian known as "daba") in 1968. Historically and ethnographically, Mestia has always been considered the main community of the Upper Svaneti province, also known as Zemo. It was previously known as Seti. The majority of the population are Svans, a cultural and linguistic subgroup of the Georgians. Despite its small size, the town has been a significant center of Georgian culture for centuries and is home to several medieval monuments, such as churches and forts, which are included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Mestia is serviced by the Queen Tamar Airport, which has been operated by the state-owned company, United Airports of Georgia, since 2010.

Recommended airport

Kopitnari (KUT)

Nearby destinations

Mestia, Georgia

Mestia Georgia