One of the most colorful countries of the East annually attracts a huge number of tourists. Azerbaijan is an amazing and harmonious combination of modernity and ancient oriental culture and architecture. Local residents carefully preserve the national culture and values, as well as the centuries-old history. Tourism in Azerbaijan is a unique opportunity to plunge into the culture of the East.
What to see in Azerbaijan?
There are a huge number of attractions on the territory of the country. Here tourists can visit old cities and visit Islamic mosques. Go on an excursion to a magnificent palace and see the monumental fortresses that protected the city many centuries ago. Azerbaijan is a country where in the morning you can go to a noisy bazaar and plunge into the oriental flavor, and in the evening enjoy the views of modern skyscrapers.
For those who are tired of the excursion program, the best vacation in Azerbaijan on the coast is offeredCaspian Sea, where a huge number of beautiful beaches are located. In addition, you can relax in a he alth resort with thermal waters that have a beneficial effect on the human body.
The article presents the best holiday destinations in Azerbaijan and attractions, selected in accordance with the reviews of people who have already visited this beautiful country.
Historical Tours
The priority destination of every tourist is the Old City of Icheri Sheher, which is an ancient part of Baku. It was in this place on a hill located near the sea that the development of the capital of Azerbaijan began. The Old City is the very center of Baku, surrounded by well-preserved fortifications. People on the territory of Icheri Sheher lived in the Bronze Age. Several episodes of Leonid Gaidai's film "The Diamond Arm" were filmed in this quarter.
Today Icheri Sheher is the oldest residential area in Baku. It is an object of historical and cultural heritage. Outside the walls of the old city, there are many unique monuments of antiquity that must be visited.
When you are in Azerbaijan, it is impossible not to visit the Palace of the Shirvanshahs. It was built in the 15th century and is a masterpiece of Azerbaijani architecture. The well-preserved complex includes a two-story palace, a tomb, a mosque, ancient baths and the Murad Gate. The delightful work of medieval artisans will not leave indifferent even the most demanding tourist.
Tours of modernattractions
Baku is a city of contrasts. Not far from Icheri Sheher there is a modern architectural complex - Flame Towers. Three huge skyscrapers shaped like flames. Every evening, with the advent of darkness, the facade of skyscrapers is illuminated by a unique backlight that imitates a blazing fire. This is truly a mesmerizing sight.
For those who wish to view the capital of Azerbaijan from a height, it is recommended to take a ride on the Baku Ferris wheel 60 meters high. One round on the Ferris wheel lasts from 20 to 30 minutes. During this time, you can admire the panoramas of the city. Incredibly beautiful views open up at night Baku - the city is illuminated by millions of lights. From such a sight, the heart stops.
Natural beauty of Azerbaijan
Tourism in Azerbaijan is not limited to exploring the capital. Tourists are invited to go on an exciting journey around the country in order to visit the best places created by nature itself.
The Gobustan reserve is located about 60 km from the capital of Azerbaijan. Here you can visit the caves and admire the rock paintings made by our ancestors many centuries before our birth.
Azerbaijan is famous for its mud volcanoes. There are more than 350 of them in this country. The most famous is the Garasu volcano, which erupts to a height of more than 1000 meters.
25 km from Baku in the village of Mehemmedithere is a unique natural phenomenon - Yanardag or Burning Mountain. This is natural gas that constantly burns on the hillside. The gas seeps from deep within the earth and keeps the flames burning.
Best Resorts
For those who are tired of sightseeing, it is proposed to choose one of the places to stay in Azerbaijan.
You can visit the world's only mineral resort Naftalan. Here they carry out treatment using crude oil. Tourists come here to undergo a set of procedures that reduce joint pain, they also have anti-inflammatory properties.
Beach vacation
The best vacation in Azerbaijan is undoubtedly on the coast of the Caspian Sea. It has a fairly warm and mild climate, developed infrastructure, and a large selection of hotels. Tourists are attracted by rather low prices for accommodation and entertainment - everyone can relax in accordance with their desires. You can rent a house right on the beach and enjoy the sound of the sea and incredible sunsets. For lovers of comfort, you can choose a tour to relax in Azerbaijan with included transfer, meals and accommodation in a world-class hotel.
There are many beautiful beaches where vacationers can rent sun loungers and umbrellas. For lovers of extreme recreation, it is proposed to go to one of the wild beaches and relax alone with nature away from a large crowd of tourists.
Closest beach to the capitalis Shikhovo. There are quite low prices for services, however, the water in the sea is not very clean. In addition, cases of poisoning are not uncommon after swimming in the sea on Shikhov Beach, so tourists are advised to spend a little more time on the road, but relax in a better place.
Novkhani - beach, 5 km long. Restaurants and cafes are located along the entire coastline. You can also book a table on the beach for a fee. Entrance to the beach is paid and is 5 manats - about 200 Russian rubles. The water here is of medium purity, there are always a lot of vacationers. The beach is good for families with children.
Favorite, both among tourists and among local residents, is the resort and entertainment center in the village of Bilgah. Crystal clear azure sea, clean well-groomed beaches and developed infrastructure make this beach the best in Azerbaijan.
Mardakan beaches are ideal for families with children. The water here is clean, the entrance to the sea is gentle. The only drawback is the large number of holidaymakers.
The beaches near the village of Zagulba are very popular among vacationers. The sea here is rocky, the entrance to the water is rocky. The water here is very clear and clean and perfect for snorkeling.
Those who are looking for a secluded swimming beach should definitely visit Turkan Beach. While swimming, you should be very careful, as officially this place is considered unsuitable for a beach holiday and is not guarded by the Ministry of Emergencies and lifeguards. The great advantage of this place is the lack of people and the possibilityunity with nature.
Azerbaijani cuisine
Who hasn't dreamed of trying real plov, dolma, khash, bozbash, kebab? Rest in Azerbaijan, according to tourists, is impossible without great food. The national cuisine of Azerbaijan is one of the richest, colorful and interesting. Dishes prepared from local products on special traditional open and closed hearths will be appreciated even by gourmets.
Reviews of tourists about Azerbaijan and the subtleties of tourism
Before traveling to another country, you should definitely find out the opinion of those who have already been there. Having studied the reviews about tourism in Azerbaijan, we can conclude that the beaches here are beautiful and clean. Rest with children is very comfortable and safe. Rescue groups work on the beaches, buoys are installed in the sea, the entrance to the sea is gentle, the depth of the sea increases gradually. Tourism in Azerbaijan is very interesting and informative. During the excursions you can learn a lot of interesting things about the culture of the Ancient East.
Traveling to Azerbaijan will open up a new, unknown world for you. Many tourists admit that they did not expect that the rest will be held at such a high level. In addition, the absence of a language barrier makes tourism in Azerbaijan very comfortable for Russians.
