Gochkadili Canyon Natural Monument

Landmark: The natural monument is a canyon-like gorge cut by the Abasha River in the Abdati limestone anticline. The canyon is 2400 m long, the depth of the cut is 20-30 m, and the width is 5-10 m.
In two places, natural limestone bridges have been preserved in the canyon, which indicates that a karst cave once collapsed here. In addition, small waterfalls with a height of 12-15 m arise in the middle of the canyon. One section is distinguished by its special beauty. This is Ofutskhole, known as the “Dadiani Bathhouse”. The path to the entrance here follows a staircase built of large limestone blocks. According to legend, it was this staircase that Giorgi Chkondideli and David the Builder walked.
The flora characteristic of the Colchian forest is developed on the surrounding limestone rocks, with its unique representatives: bearberry, Colchian boxwood, utkhori and others. There are many different types of moss, ferns.

Location: Martvili Municipality, village Gachedili, Abashi River Gorge, on the Martvili-Chkhorotsku central highway, 210 meters above sea level.

Coordinates: N42 27.394 E42 22.557

Access road: The nearest large settlement to the natural monument is the city of Martvili. Martvili is 280 km away from Tbilisi; duration – 4 hours;

From the city of Martvili – Gochkadili Canyon natural monument – ​​5.5 km; duration – 10 minutes;

Overnight stay: The most optimal option for overnight stay is to stay in the city of Martvili, where it is possible to stay in a hotel.