Balda Canyon Natural Monument | |
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Baldi Canyon Natural Monument | |
Location | Georgia |
Coordinates | 42°29′19.2″N 42°24′34.8″E / 42.488667°N 42.409667°E |
Area | 0.15 km2 (0.058 sq mi) |
Established | 2013 |
Governing body | Agency of Protected Areas |
Website | Baldi Canyon Natural Monument |
Balda Canyon Natural Monument (Georgian: ბალდის კანიონი) is an Abasha gorge located in Samegrelo region of Western Georgia in Martvili Municipality near village Second Balda and Balda Monastery of St. Mary's Assumption, 295 meters above sea level.[1] Canyon created by limestone rocks in the southern part of the Ashkah massif by the Abasha River. Baldi Canyon is 1400 m long, 5-10 m wide and 25-30 m deep.[2]