The Khelvachauri municipality is located in extreme southern part of Western Georgia. The area is 356,4 sq/km with a population of 62.828. There are 11 communities and 64 villages in the municipality.

The Khelvachauri municipality borders Batumi and the Kobuleti municipality on the North, the Keda municipality on the East, the Republic of Turkey on the Southeast and the Black Sea on the West. The length of the coastline is three km. The longest river is the Chorokhi, running 21 km. within the municipality. Most of the Khelvachauri municipality is highlands characterized by shortage of land. It is quite unique in its geography and climatic conditions.

Like the whole coastline of the Black Sea, the climate here falls into the subtropical zone and is usually distinguished by scarce fluctuation of temperature. Most precipitation in the form of rain falls in autumn and winter, the least during the spring and summer. Winds are light, 1,9 m/sec.

The municipality features a forest zone 500-1200 m above sea level with various deciduous trees. Beech forests predominate while among the mammals, jackals, wolves, bears, deer and roes can be found. There are a great number of flying creatures such as bats, also rooks, falcons, kites, hoopoes, woodcocks, swans, ducks and quails.

The Khelvachauri municipality features the following types of tourism: ecotourism, rural tourism, bird-watching and cultural-religious tourism.

Machakhela Gorge with its forest-park is very interesting for ecotourism. Its virgin nature is charming and attractive for tourists interested in seeing natural landscapes that have not been touched by development in any way.

Rural tourism has become very popular in the Machakhela community. Visitors can experience the every-day life of the friendly and hospitable locals living in the community. Machakhela community is has a long history and very old traditions and locals are very welcoming. Tourist have opportunity to go hiking, see waterfalls, visit historical fortresses, observe many agricultural activities such as bee keeping and cattle breeding, and cow management. In addition they can go riding and help prepare tasty and peculiar local dishes.

Birdwatching is available in the territories of the Chorokhi lowland and Acharistskali community.