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Likani Thermal

Likani, Samtskhe-Javakheti, Georgia
Likani Thermal
Location
Likani, Samtskhe-Javakheti, Georgia
Water type
bicarbonate
Temperature
38 °C
pH
8

Water profile

Thermicity
Neutral
38 °C
LowHigh

Soothing — neither hot nor cold, perfect balance.

Mineralisation
Restorative
LowHigh

Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).

Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh

Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.

BicarbonatesSodiumCalcium

Likani is a thermal wellness and spa destination in the Borjomi valley of the Samtskhe-Javakheti region of Georgia, set in a landscape of pine forests, volcanic peaks, and the dramatic gorge carved by the Mtkvari (Kura) River through the Lesser Caucasus — one of the most beautiful and ecologically significant valleys in the South Caucasus. The oligomineral thermal waters of the Borjomi valley draw on the same volcanic and tectonic geology that produces the internationally celebrated Borjomi mineral water, one of the world's most naturally carbonated and mineral-rich beverages, exported across the former Soviet Union and beyond. The historic Likani Palace, built by the Romanovs as a summer residence and set within a magnificent park of introduced trees above the Borjomi gorge, adds imperial historical resonance to the thermal experience. Likani Thermal offers wellness bathing in one of the South Caucasus's finest natural settings, where Georgian mineral water heritage, Caucasian mountain scenery, and imperial architectural legacy combine in the extraordinarily scenic Borjomi valley.

Insider tip — Likani sits in the Borjomi valley, Georgia's most famous mineral water region, where bicarbonate-sodium springs have been commercially bottled since the 1830s and exported across the former Soviet Union and beyond. The Likani Palace, a former summer residence of the Romanovs and later Stalin, sits above the confluence of the Kura and Gujareti rivers adding a layer of imperial history to the experience. The narrow-gauge train from Borjomi town through the gorge to Likani is one of the most scenic short rail journeys in the Caucasus. Bathing is best in early morning before the day-trippers from Tbilisi arrive by marshrutka.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is the water?
The water is neutral here, around 38 °C — a perfect balance, neither too hot nor too cold.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features bicarbonate water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année (idéal automne-hiver).