Nabeglavi
Small spa village in the forested hills of Chokhatauri municipality, source of Nabeglavi mineral water, on the road to Bakhmaro.
Nabeglavi is a small spa village at about 510 m in the green, forested foothills of Chokhatauri municipality, on the road that climbs from Chokhatauri to Bakhmaro. It is known across Georgia as the source of Nabeglavi mineral water, a naturally sparkling bicarbonate water you will see in supermarket and restaurant fridges all over the country. The spring was discovered in 1905, and a small balneological resort grew up around it in the village.
There is not a great deal to do here, and most travellers treat Nabeglavi as a pleasant break on the drive up to Bakhmaro: a short walk in the woods, a coffee and a taste of the water close to its source. The water is somewhat less mineralised than Borjomi and is widely drunk as a table water. Accommodation is limited, so most people stay in Bakhmaro, Chokhatauri or Ozurgeti.
History
The Nabeglavi spring was discovered in 1905, and its reputation for healing properties led to a small health resort being set up in the village. Industrial bottling began in 1958, and the water became one of the best-known mineral water brands in Georgia. It is naturally carbonated, with a bicarbonate, calcium and sodium composition, and today it is bottled by the company Healthy Water.
What to see and do
- Taste Nabeglavi mineral water close to its source
- Take a short walk in the surrounding forest
- Break the drive up to Bakhmaro
How to visit
Getting there
Nabeglavi is a short drive south of Chokhatauri on the road up to Bakhmaro. In summer, marshrutkas heading for Bakhmaro pass through.
When to go
May to October. Plan 30-60 minutes here.
- Bring an empty bottle to fill
- Ask locally where to taste the water at the source
- Combine with a summer trip to Bakhmaro
Nabeglavi: FAQ
Where does Nabeglavi mineral water come from?
From a spring at the village of Nabeglavi in Chokhatauri municipality, Guria. It was discovered in 1905 and has been bottled since 1958.
Is Nabeglavi the same as Borjomi?
No. Both are naturally sparkling bicarbonate waters, but they come from different springs in different regions. Nabeglavi, from Guria, is somewhat less mineralised than Borjomi.
Nearby places
Straight-line distance from Nabeglavi.
