Martvili Canyon is a picturesque landmark of water and rocks, located some 50km west of Kutaisi, Georgia.
It is located 5 km from the town of Martvili, and 2 km from the village of Gachedili (which gave the canyon its other name, Gachedili Canyon).
![Water and Rocks at Martvili canyon](/sites/default/files/inline-images/DJI_0356-HDR.jpg)
We first visited Martvii Canyon at the start of September 2021 during a weekend trip around this part of Georgia.
The entrance fee per adult as about GEL 18 (for foreigners). At Martvili canyon a boat trip is possible, but during our time here boats were out of service.
![Martvili canyon](/sites/default/files/inline-images/DJI_0381-HDR.jpg)
700 meters circular hiking trail starts from the visitors' centre and passes through Dadiani's historic walkway.
There are 2 bridges, 3 viewing platforms, and 30-step historic staircase that is built from limestone staircase.
![Martvili canyon](/sites/default/files/inline-images/DJI_0403-HDR.jpg)
The canyon was formed by the waters of the Abasha (Abashi) River. It is 2.4 km long, and the height of the canyon walls reaches 40 m in some places.