The Republic of Azerbaijan suffered somewhat from the outflow of tourists in the 90s of the last century. But now the tourism industry is rapidly gaining momentum. And this is facilitated by the amazing nature and the unique sights of the country. There are Zoroastrian temples, ancient mosques, ancient cities, snow-capped mountain peaks, resorts on the Caspian Sea. Azerbaijan experienced the powerful cultural influence of Persia, and this also has its own charm. Here they speak Turkish and profess Islam. At the same time, the country is open to European development trends. The capital of the state is known for its Baku acropolis (ancient part of the city) and a beautiful embankment. The Iranian quarter is also interesting here. There are many medieval castles on the Absheron Peninsula. You can also see unique rock paintings here (in Gobustan). But for beachgoers, the biggest attraction in Azerbaijan is the world's largest lake - the Caspian Sea. Our article is devoted to an overview of the sea resorts of this country.
Howget to Azerbaijan
The largest lake in the world washes the country from the east. It is there that the resorts on the Caspian Sea are located. Azerbaijan is connected with the Russian Federation by air and land. To get to the famous resorts of the country, you must first arrive in Baku, since this city is also located on the sea. Given the distance of two thousand three hundred kilometers between the capitals of Azerbaijan and Russia, the best transport is an airplane. Every day, Aeroflot planes depart from Moscow's Sheremetyevo-2 (terminal E) to Baku. With the same regularity there are flights from Domodedovo. They are carried out by S7 and Azerbaijan Airlines. Three hours in the air and you are already in Baku.
It is not necessary to go to Belokamennaya to go to the resorts of Azerbaijan. Regular flights fly to Baku from St. Petersburg, Nizhny Novgorod and Novosibirsk. By train Moscow - Baku, the journey will last for sixty hours. To get to the resorts of Azerbaijan by car, you need to drive through Dagestan. You can follow a roundabout way - through Iran. Then you will find yourself in the southernmost resort of the country - Nakhichevan. But for such a trip, an Iranian visa should be opened. But to enter Azerbaijan, it is enough for a Russian tourist to have only a foreign passport. These are the requirements of the law.
When to visit the resorts of the Caspian Sea
Azerbaijan lies in the same latitudes as Italy and French Côte d'Azur. But due to the continental climate,there is a clearer change of seasons. Winter is quite cold here. There are frosts down to minus 10 degrees. But the summer is very hot and dry. The thermometer can sometimes jump up to +40 degrees. But in seaside resorts, the heat is tempered by the presence of plenty of water and fresh breezes. The best time to visit the country is from April to October. The swimming season begins on the May holidays, and officially ends at the end of September. Although some vacationers splash in the sea in April and October.
Nature of Azerbaijan
In this mountainous country, altitudinal zonality is well expressed. Therefore, nine of the eleven climatic zones existing in the world can be found here. In Azerbaijan, you can make a mini-trip around the globe, descending from the tundra to the hot and humid subtropics. Another attraction of the country is oil. Black gold is not only the backbone of the Azerbaijani economy. Here the oil has healing qualities. Many he alth resorts practice wrapping clients in black gold for therapeutic purposes. Resorts on the Caspian Sea bring considerable income to the country. Azerbaijan is developing a hotel base and tourism infrastructure. Old Soviet resorts are being reconstructed according to European standards. But new ones are also being built - literally from scratch. An example is the Nardaran-Kurdakhan resort. This chain of tourist hotels, when completed, will not be much inferior to such hyped places as Antalya and Dubai.
Where to relax in Azerbaijan at sea
The world's largest lake, which was part of the ancient World Ocean many millions of years ago, washes the country from the east. The long coastal strip is covered by numerous resorts on the Caspian Sea. Azerbaijan can provide a quality beach holiday for all categories of tourists: those who are thirsty for entertainment, those who want to heal, those with small children, etc. If you want to combine swimming with interesting educational excursions, choose the resorts of the Absheron Peninsula. By the way, the capital of Azerbaijan is located in its southern part. Baku is the largest city and port not only of the country, but of the entire Caucasus region. This is a very ancient city. Its ancient part, lying within the fortress walls, is called the Baku Acropolis. The most visited attractions include the Maiden's Tower, the Juma Mosque, caravanserais, the Shirvanshahs' Palace. Baku is known for its vibrant nightlife.
Absheron resorts of the Caspian Sea (Azerbaijan)
Photos promoting a beach holiday in this Transcaucasian country mostly feature the latest front-page hotels near the capital. This zone of the Absheron Peninsula is called Great Baku. By the way, it lies 28 meters below the level of the oceans. What resort hotels near Baku can be recommended for vacationers? If the price is not of paramount importance to you, the ideal choice would be, according to travelers, Jumeirah Bilgah Beach Hotel or Sea Breeze. AF Hotel canrecommend to tourists with children, because on its territory there is an excellent water park. A luxurious four hundred meter private beach is at the disposal of the Crescent Beach & Leisure Resort. You will find excellent value for money at Khazar Golden Beach Hotel and Resort.
Dial
The city of Khudat is located in the north-east of the country. Not far from it is the unique village of Nabran, where the best medical resorts of Azerbaijan on the Caspian Sea are located. Here, hydrogen sulfide springs spring from the ground in abundance. But this is not the only reason why Nabran is interesting. A relict forest rises directly to the beach. Tourists say that in this region there is no shortage of sanatoriums, boarding houses, private hotels and cheap camp sites. We can recommend Caspian Sea Resort, Palma and Atlant Hotel. The resort village, like Baku, is famous for its evening life. Nabran has a water park, a sports complex, and tour desks.
Lenkoran
And this city is located in the extreme south of the coastal strip of the country, not far from the border with Iran. Healing springs also spring here, which made it possible to create medical beach resorts in Azerbaijan on the Caspian Sea. Lankaran arose in the tenth century and for a long time was the capital of an independent khanate. Therefore, the city has many interesting cultural and historical attractions. Recently, the local airport was reconstructed and received international status. Now you can fly to Lankaran from Moscow, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg and Surgut. Herewe can recommend Kala Hotel 4, Kavkaz Sahil 4 and Khan Lankaran 3.
Sumgayit
This young city in all respects was built just thirty kilometers from Baku. Don't be afraid that Sumgayit is the universally recognized center of the country's petrochemical industry. In recent years, the best resorts of Azerbaijan on the Caspian Sea have appeared here. Sumgait captivates with its beaches. They are all completely whitened by the sun, covered with shells worn into the sand. The city has a water park and a lot of entertainment. With children, you need to visit the puppet theater on the water. There are no historical sights here, but transport links with Baku are excellent. We can say that Sumgayit has become a "sleeping area" of the capital.
Other resorts
It should be said that Azerbaijanis themselves love to relax not only on the coast, but also in the mountains - in Ganja, Shamakhi, Yardimli, Qusar, Quba and others. Local vacationers prefer small and quiet resorts of the Caspian Sea (Azerbaijan). Reviews mention that Siyazan, Khachmaz, Khudat and Astara are very popular. The last resort is a border one. The city, in principle, is divided into two parts, the southern part of which belongs to Iran. The Astarachay River flows through the resort. In this resort, you can recommend the coastal hotel "Relax Beach" for relaxation.
