Kolkheti National Park boasts fishing for all abilities

The Kolkheti National Park in west Georgia is inviting visitors to explore the diverse sights of the country’s western Protected Area and enjoy a new venue that showcases the flora and fauna of the region.

Today a new exhibition hall opened at the Kolkheti National Park visitors centre. The new space aimed to introduce visitors to samples of the local biodiversity and the history of the Protected Area.

Meanwhile, two fishing sites have been developed at the National Park where people can try their luck at fishing. The sites have been adapted to accommodate people with disabilities.

Georgia’s Environment Minister Gigla Agulashvili and Georgia’s National Agency of Protected Areas chairman Lasha Moistsrapishvili were some of the first guests to enjoy the newly opened exhibition hall.

The new space aimed to introduce visitors to samples of the local biodiversity and the history of the Protected Area. Photo by Georgia's Ministry of Environment. 

Kolkheti National Park, which includes the eastern coastline of the Black Sea and Lake Paliastomi Basin, was created to protect and maintain the Kolkheti wetland ecosystems , which are of international importance.

Districts of the National Park are located on five administrative regions – Zugdidi, Khobi, Senaki, Abasha and Lanchkuti, and are part of two historic parts of Georgia – Samegrelo and Guria.

People who visit Kolkheti National Park can enjoy boat tours on Lake Paliastomi and through the Pichori River Gorge, as well as fishing, bird watching and eco-educational tours.