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Mtirala National Park
Mtirala National Park is a national park in Georgia, established in 2006, covering 281 km² (109 sq mi). It is the #6 largest of Georgia's 13 national parks. Protected area in Adjara region, Georgia.
- Area
- 281 km²
- Established
- 2006
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- BUS · 23 km
Nearest airports to Mtirala National Park
- 1Alexander Kartveli Batumi International AirportBUS23 kmstraight lineBatumi, Georgia
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- 2David the Builder Kutaisi International AirportKUT75 kmstraight lineKopitnari, Georgia
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- 3 RZV101 kmstraight line
Rize, TürkiyeMore about Mtirala National Park
Mtirala National Park is one of 13 national parks in Georgia — protected area in Adjara region, Georgia. It covers 281 km² (28,126 ha) — about 2.7 times the size of Paris, making it the #6 largest national park in Georgia (5.1% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2006, 20 years ago — the first national parks in Georgia date back to 1912. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Mtirala National Park
The closest airport is Alexander Kartveli Batumi International Airport (BUS), about 23 km away — around 30 minutes by car; alternatively David the Builder Kutaisi International Airport (KUT, 75 km). Other national parks within reach include Kintrishi Protected Landscape (187 km²), Machakhela National Park (131 km²), Kolkheti National Park (289 km²) and Hatila Valley National Park (169 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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