Things to see
A palace, churches, canyons and waterfalls. Distances from Salkhino are approximate.
Dadiani Summer Residence
The summer palace of the princes of Mingrelia, a centuries-old park and a historic wine cellar — the heart of Salkhino.
Church of the Virgin, Salkhino
An 18th-century church in the grounds of the Dadiani residence, part of the Salkhino monastery.
Martvili (Gachedili) Canyon
The emerald Abasha river, waterfalls and boat rides through Colchian forest.
Balda Canyon
A narrow, deep canyon with turquoise water near the Balda monastery.
Kaghu (Zhuzhgha) Waterfall
A tufa waterfall in Balda: cold, crystal-clear water and a spot to sit behind the falls.
Okatse Canyon
A 780-metre walkway hanging on the cliff face above a deep gorge.
Kinchkha Waterfall
A three-tier cascade, one of the tallest waterfalls in Georgia.
Tsachkhuri Archangel Church
A shrine of family and fertility, home of the Tsachkhuroba festival.
Martvili (Chkondidi) Monastery
Samegrelo's spiritual centre in the Middle Ages, on a high hill above the town.