What is Azerbaijan for tourists? It is definitely difficult to answer this question. An amazing country is ready to provide a European-style comfortable stay and meet you with oriental hospitality. The bright colors of the original culture of Asia meet here with modern architecture and service, luxury cars coexist with traditional bazaars and Persian carpets. What can we say about the magnificent nature, the Caspian Sea and amazing cuisine, which only traditional pilaf will offer you in 40 different variations. To enjoy all this, head to the famous resorts of Azerbaijan.
Brief information for tourists
Citizens of Russia and most countries of the former CIS do not need a visa to enter the country for a period not exceeding 90 days. The export and import of currency is unlimited, but you must fill out a declaration. The country has a well-developed and extensive transport chain, which allows you to easily move around its territory by bus, taxi, minibus or your own transport. You can easily visit all the interesting resorts of Azerbaijan on your own,booked accommodation in advance. The monetary unit of the country is the manat, in which there are 100 kaliks. The exchange rate against the ruble is approximately 1:4. The best way to get there is by plane to the capital - Baku or another major city, and then by local transfer to the desired location.
Lenkoran
One of the oldest cities in the country, located on the marshy coast of the Caspian Sea. According to archaeological excavations, the first people appeared on this territory in the Bronze Age. The city has a favorable geographical position and a humid subtropical climate comfortable for recreation. Nearby are thermal springs used for treatment and general strengthening of the body. Like other resorts in Azerbaijan, Lankaran can be reached by plane, train or water transport. From a tourist point of view, the city can be conditionally divided into three zones: Gaftoninskaya with historical monuments and sanatoriums, Narimanabadskaya, located mainly on the island of Sarah, the coast of the Caspian Sea with therapeutic black sand.
Resorts of Azerbaijan: Naftalan
The reviews that tourists leave about this amazing and unique place are filled with admiration and some bewilderment. After all, the resort heals no less than oil, hence its name. Naftalan is used for 70 different diseases, including pathologies of the musculoskeletal system, skin, gynecological, etc. Unique brown or black-brown oilhas a heavy texture. This is a world-famous balneological resort, mentioned in the records of Marco Polo. The city is located 360 km from the capital and 28 km from the country's second largest settlement - Ganja, on the banks of the Naftalan River.
Resorts of Azerbaijan: Dial
A small village near the city of Khudat, on the shores of the Caspian Sea, is unique in its beauty. Numerous hotels, camp sites, camps, boarding houses and sanatoriums are equipped here for tourists. The place is unusual in that an ancient relict forest, represented by beeches and elms, endemic oaks, approaches the seashore here. The entire coastal zone is considered a resort recreation area. It is separated from the village by a strip of swamps formed by springs gushing out of the ground and inhabited by birds, fish, and aquatic turtles. Quiet and secluded place for a comfortable wellness holiday. Underground sources are rich in hydrogen sulfide. Beautiful and pristine nature, warm sea and a lot of sun - this is what you should go to the resorts of Azerbaijan. Nabran, whose photo is striking in its beauty, fully complies with these requirements. Here you will not find the oldest historical monuments, but enjoy the mountain air, walks, hiking, fishing, etc.
Nakhichevan
The oldest city on the right tributary of the Araks, which arose in 1539 BC. e., according to legend, founded by the biblical Noah. The population of Nakhichevan is 75.5 thousandpeople, now it is the capital of the autonomous Nakhichevan Republic. It attracts tourists primarily with its ancient history, architecture and unique identity. However, in addition to this, it is famous for the unique Duzdag s alt caves, thanks to which it can be safely included in the most popular resorts in Azerbaijan. Reviews of the place and the hospital of the same name, according to the popular travel portal TripAdvisor, are positive and rate the service and quality of service with a firm rating of "four". At the same time, they talk about the invaluable benefits of s alt mines for the body.
According to statistics and the positive experience of recent decades, patients with bronchial asthma after staying here are cured by 96-98% in childhood and 80-86% in adults. This type of therapy has long been recognized by official medicine as an effective method of getting rid of respiratory diseases.
Sumgayit
The third largest city in the country is rightfully included in the best resorts of Azerbaijan on the Caspian Sea (see photo in the article), despite the fact that it is in parallel the center of the petrochemical industry. The settlement is quite young. They say about Sumgayit that it arose from nothing; before the war, a tiny village was located here. But by the 50s of the last century, it became a major industrial center, which to a certain extent influenced the ecological situation.
It would seem that the resort does not belong here. However, after the collapse of the Union, most of the factories were closed, and the ecosystem itself graduallyrestored. The city has more than 20 equipped beaches, and all of them surprise tourists at first sight. The fact is that you will not find pleasant pebbles or crumbly, hot sand from the sun, but only small, sun-bleached shells.
When choosing and evaluating the resorts of Azerbaijan for a future trip, be sure to pay attention to the infrastructure and what you can do there, in addition to purely beach pastime. Sumgayit offers its guests a rich historical and cultural program, various entertainments, clubs and restaurants, and a water park. Transport links with the country's capital are excellent, which provides additional opportunities for getting to know Azerbaijan closely.
Kusars
Out of 11 possible climatic zones on the territory of Azerbaijan, nine are determined, in connection with this, the climate in different parts of the country is so different. You can go to the country both for swimming in the warm Caspian Sea, and for comfortable European-level ski resorts. The main one is Kusary. It houses the first such complex in the country - "Shahdag". It is not for nothing that the place is called one of the most fascinating and beautiful in the Caucasus. Modern trails, equipment rental, clean and ringing mountain air, numerous hotels, traditional cuisine will make your stay unforgettable, safe and comfortable. The resort is perfect for everyone, without exception, regardless of the level of training. Convenient trails are prepared using artificial snow generators, which allows you to extend the holiday season and create a better and more pleasant surface forskating. The place can be safely included in the list of "The Best Resorts of Azerbaijan".
Gabala
The second most popular ski resort is located near the town of Gabala, in the lower part of the gorge of the Tufan and Bazar-Yurt mountains. The picturesque place offers a variety of outdoor activities. In 2014, the Tufan summer-winter complex was opened with four cable cars and 5 ski slopes. Every day it is ready to receive about 3 thousand people on its territory. The complex has everything you need (comfortable hotels of various levels, including five-star hotels, restaurants, bars and cafes, a ski school). Work on the further development of infrastructure continues, it is planned to open a sports recreation center.
