In our Adventures series, we are exploring Batumi, one of Georgia’s largest cities and its most popular Black Sea resort.

“This cable car, Argo, is taking us to the top of Anuria mountain,” explained our intrepid reporter Denis Loctier.

“it rises 250 metres above sea level, revealing a spectacular view over Batumi, the capital of Adjara.”

The city’s rich history has links all the way back to ancient Greece and the myth of Jason and the Argonauts. Today, Batumi is a booming centre of tourism, gambling and commerce. The bird’s eye view from the cable car shows a city that is evolving with massive new developments and restoration.

“Argo is a fascinating way to see Batumi itself, the Black Sea, and the surrounding mountains,” explained Batumi resident Lia Phutkaradze.

And, after capturing the stunning panoramic view, there’s a chance to enjoy some traditional music and try Adjara’s famous cuisine at the restaurant overlooking Batumi.

About the author

A Euronews journalist since 2001, Denis Loctier has produced short TV documentaries on more than 200 international research projects and covered a variety of other topics, from economy and tourism to international politics and military conflicts.

From 2019 to 2025, as the anchor and producer of “Ocean”, Euronews’ monthly show specialised in the blue economy and marine life, Denis travelled around the world exploring the effects of climate change and human activities on ocean health, talking directly with fishers, business owners, port authorities and policy-makers. “Ocean” has taken Denis and his team to places such as Greenland, the Caribbean Sea, Seychelles, Svalbard, Cabo Verde, Thailand and the Marshall Islands.

Denis holds a PhD in Information and Communication Sciences and is certified to operate in hostile environments. He can also fly paragliders, pilot drones, navigate vessels, and dive to depths of 60 meters.

Follow on social