Georgia's port city of Poti opens sea season with renewed beachfront

Georgia's Black Sea port city of Poti launched the summer season with an updated beachfront on Tuesday, the City Hall said.

Beach-goers will be welcomed to games of soccer, with sporting and entertainment activities  planned for visitors. 

Maltakva coastline area in the city hosted a gala concert featuring music artists to mark the occasion, with a fireworks show closing the celebration.

Mayor Beka Vacharadze said the renovation efforts on the coastline had included setting up of a new lighting system, showers, renovation of bathrooms and new access paths to the beach.