Mtispiri

Mtispiri (მთისპირი) is a village in the Guria region, 20 km southeast from region capital Ozurgeti. The village is known for its medieval churches and ancient fortress, also for its clay mining.

Talk
Gurians speak much more quickly than average Georgians from other regions, so it is more complicated to understand them. When in need for help, look for younger people; they are more likely to know some English.

By bus
Minibus from Ozurgeti and Batumi departs every day. Minibus from Ozurgeti costs 2 lari. from Chokhatauri, but especially from Ozurgeti. From there you can take a taxi or auto stop.

By car
Mtispiri can be reached from Ozurgeti through local road Bakvhi-Smhvidobarui-Mtispiri or Dvabzu-Pampaleti-Mtispiri. Both roads are old and not paved. SUV will be good option for driving.

Get around
You can easily walk in Mtispiri.

Do

 * There is a path going through woods from Vaniskedi (4 km south of Mtispiri) to Bakhmaro.
 * There is a local festival every 30 August in village Askana, 2 km east from Mtispiri

Buy
There is one small market in the. You can find other small markets in the centers of nearby villages and.

Go next

 * Ozurgeti
 * Khidistavi
 * Bakhmaro