Resort area of Nasakirali is located 10 km away from Ozurgeti, in the gorge of river Supsa. Earlier this was the place where lime quarries were operated. This is the root of moniker ‘Nasakirali’ (‘kiri’ means ‘lime’ in Georgian). Before 20-ies of the XX century the territory of the village was covered with the unique zelkova forest which was a shelter for the local rogues during Guria rebellion. In

1929 on the initiative of the Georgian government zelkova forests were felled and changed to tea and citrus plantations. Very soon Nasakirali became a multi-national and densely populated settlement where Poles, Chinese, Germans, Ukrainians lived side-by-side with each other. Later on, part of the population from mountainous Ajara damaged by landslides as well as Meskhetian Turks living

in Central Asia were moved there. Since the 1950 starts the history of Nasakirali as the spa resort. Having established curing qualities of mineral waters on its territory, construction of relevant infrastructure started: health facility for 100 patients and cottages plunged in

green vegetation were not able to cope with numerous vacationers. There were three spots of mineral water freely flowing out of the

ground operated after drilling. Each spring had its differing function and prescription: two were intended for baths, one for drinking.

Mineral waters still rise from these outlets but their employment at this point has not been achieved.

 

1. In Ozurgeti municipality, on the Northern slope of Meskheti range, on the elevation of 1940 m from sea level, one more health

resort – Gomismta is situated. Climate of the resort is recommended for curing cardiovascular system and respiratory tracts diseases. Several kilometers away is Chinchao Lake on which environs snow never melts. Gomismta has been targeted for construction of winter resort.

2. Among ethnographic domestic articles depicting old Guria, Chichilaki (Christmas tree), the symbol of fertility and bounty adorning the festive table of Gurians in celebration of Christmas and the New Year which they call Kalandoba, stands out. Christmas tree is made of ground nut tree branch on which numerous cuts, so called ‘Basil’s Moustache’ are made. Before Epiphany Chichilaki is burned and symbolically unpleasant happenings of the old year are attached to its ashes to be carried away.

 

Location: lower part of Kolkheti lowland, Nasakirali hill

Distance: 315 km away from Tbilisi

Sea level: 200 m

Climate: subtropical, winter mild, without snow, mean temperature in January 4,3 degrees; summer very warm and humid, mean temperature in August 21,8 degrees centigrade

Average annual precipitation: 1880 mm

Average comparative annual humidity: 75%

Duration of annual sunny light: 1800-1900 h.

Natural treatment factors: slightly sulfide, chloride-sodium mineral sub-thermal and hypo-thermal waters with general mineralization 3,8-7,8 g/dm3

Discharge: 500 thou. l/day

Types of therapy: mineral water baths and application (drinking)

Diseases for treatment: musculoskeletal, peripheral nervous system and gynecological profile diseases. Recommended for treatment of gastric chronic diseases.