Mestia
A particularly photogenic highland village high in the Caucasus Mountains of northwest Georgia, Mestia sits in the Upper Svaneti region with an unusual concentration of cafés, restaurants, and churches for a settlement its size. The surrounding mountains and a nearby UNESCO World Heritage site in the wider region make it a base for exploring one of Georgia's most dramatic landscapes.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population1,689
- Nearest water from center 0.3 km0.2 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 4.3 km2.7 mi
Mestia: quick answers
Where is Mestia?
Mestia is in Georgia, about 88 km55 miles in a straight line from Nal'chik.
How do you get to Mestia?
The nearest airport is Kopitnari (KUT), about 5 hr 25 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Mestia?
The warmest month is July, averaging 14°C57°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -10°C14°F. The wettest month is May, with about 133 mm5.2 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Mestia?
OpenStreetMap lists 5 museums, 17 restaurants and 15 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.