Tskaltubo Spa resort is located in the central part of western Georgia. Its climate is conditioned by the resort’s location in the zone of humid subtropics, the proximity of the Black Sea and its protection from cold, northern winds by the Greater Caucasus Range. Winter is mild and mostly snowless here. Summer is very warm and moderately humid. Sunny days are the typical here though rainy and overcast weather is not infrequent. Hills that surround the resort are covered in rich subtropical vegetation, evergreen bushes and deciduous forests.
The resort is famous for its unique radon-carbonate mineral springs. The natural temperature of the water that varies between 33 and 35°C enables them to be used without preliminary heating. Tskhaltubo’s mineral waters are characterized by rather stable physical and chemical properties. The effective health-restoring and preventive properties of the mineral waters are accounted for their extremely complex composition in general and by the peculiar combination of major ingredients of their saline composition in particular. Naturally warm unique water can cure illnesses like locomotive system disorder, cardiovascular system disease, skin and endocrine diseases, gynecological disorder, disturbance in metabolism, etc. Duration of treatment varies from 7 to 20 days.
Another curative factor of the resort that was discovered and widely applied for medical treatment during 1970s is speleotherapy. Microclimate of Tetri Mgvime (White Cave) was quite successfully used for treating hypertensive diseases, bronchial asthma and neurosis.
One of the great attractions of the resort is its central park – main recreational area that is favorite place for locals and guests alike. It is home for various unique plants. Newly reconstructed park offers different tourist infrastructure.
Sataplia Strict Nature Reserve with its dinosaur footprints, unique Sataplia cave as well as Prometheus cave in Kumistavi, offers wonderful day trip opportunities to holiday makers. If you feel an adrenaline rush then don’t miss a chance to visit the Okatse Canyon and a breathtaking waterfall located just within 30 minute drive from the resort. Tskaltubo’s proximity to Kutaisi city, famous for its abundant historical monuments including UNESCO world heritage site, allows travelers to be immersed in authentic cultural tourism too.