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National park in Georgia
Machakhela National Park
IUCN category II (national park)
Machakhela National Park landscape
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Location Georgia
Nearest cityBatumi
Coordinates41°31′12.92″N 41°43′10.81″E / 41.5202556°N 41.7196694°E / 41.5202556; 41.7196694
Area130.7 km (50.5 sq mi)
Established2012
Governing bodyAgency of Protected Areas
WebsiteMachakhela National Park

Machakhela National Park (Georgian: მაჭახელას ეროვნული პარკი) is a national park in Adjara, in the valley of Machakhlistskali, Georgia. The park was established in 2012 with an area of 8733 ha (hectares).

Machakhela National Park provides for the preservation of unique biological and landscape biodiversity, the long-term protection of ecosystem of Colchic forests, ecological safety and natural and environmental tourism and recreational activities.

Tourist attractions

Machakhela National Park region features ruins of fortresses in historic region of Machakheli, arch bridges and wine presses. From the slopes of Mtavarangelozi mountain there are views of Batumi and Machakhela gorge. Park visitor center is located in village Acharisagmarti, Khelvachauri Municipality.

See also

References

  1. ^ Machakhela in Georgia Protected Planet
  2. Georgian forests and wetlands to be included among UNESCO World Heritage Sites Georgia Journal 15 February 2018
  3. Machakhela National Park
Protected areas of Georgia (country)
National parks
Strict Nature Reserves
Managed Reserves
Protected Landscapes
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