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 are found here with modern architecture and service, luxury cars are adjacent to traditional bazaars and Persian rugs. What can we say about the magnificent nature, the Caspian Sea and the amazing cuisine, which only traditional pilaf will offer you in 40 different variations. To enjoy all this, go to the famous resorts of Azerbaijan.
Brief information for tourists
To enter the country for a period not exceeding 90 days, citizens of Russia and most countries of the former CIS will not need a visa. Export and import of currency is unlimited, but a declaration must be filled out. The country has a well-developed and extensive transport chain, which allows you to easily travel through its territory by bus, taxi, minibus or your own transport. You can easily visit all the resorts of Azerbaijan of interest on your own, having previously booked accommodation. The monetary unit of the country is manat, in which there are 100 Kaliki. The course against the ruble is approximately 1: 4. It is best to get by plane to the capital - Baku or another major city, and then by local transfer to the desired location.
Lankaran
One of the oldest cities in the country, located on the swampy shore 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 comfortable humid subtropical climate for relaxation. Nearby are thermal springs used to treat and strengthen the body. Like other resorts of Azerbaijan, you can get to the city of Lankaran by plane, train or water transport. From a tourist point of view, the city can be divided into three zones: Gaftoninskaya with historical monuments and sanatoriums, Narimanabad, located mainly on the island of Sarah, the coast of the Caspian Sea with healing 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, at the resort they heal as much as oil, hence its name. Naftalan is used for 70 different diseases, including pathologies of the musculoskeletal system, skin, gynecological, etc. The unique oil of brown or black-brown color has a heavy consistency. This is a world famous balneological resort, mentions of which are found in the records of Marco Polo. The city is located 360 km from the capital and 28 km from the second largest settlement in the country - Ganja, on the banks of the Naftalan River.
Resorts of Azerbaijan: Nabran
A small village near the city of Khudat, on the shores of the Caspian Sea, is unique in its beauty. Here, tourists are equipped with numerous hotels, camp sites, camps, pensions and motels. The place is unusual in that an ancient relic forest, represented by beeches and elms, endemic oaks, approaches directly to the shores of the sea. The resort coastal zone is considered the entire coastal zone. It is separated from the village by a strip of swamps formed by springs beating from the ground and inhabited by birds, fish, and water turtles. Quiet and secluded place for a comfortable wellness stay. Underground sources are rich in hydrogen sulfide. Beautiful and pristine nature, a warm sea and a lot of sun - this is what you should go to the resorts of Azerbaijan. The dial, the photo of which is striking in its beauty, fully meets these requirements. Here you will not find the most ancient historical monuments, but enjoy the mountain air, walks, hikes, fishing, etc.
Nakhichevan
The oldest city on the right tributary of Araks, which arose in 1539 BC. e., according to legend, founded by the biblical Noah. The population of Nakhchivan is 75.5 thousand people, now it is the capital of the autonomous Nakhchivan Republic. He attracts tourists primarily for its ancient history, architecture and unique identity. However, in addition to this, it is famous for the unique salt caves of Duzdag, thanks to which it can be safely included in the most popular resorts of Azerbaijan. Reviews about the place and the hospital of the same name, according to the popular tourist portal TripAdvisor, are positive and evaluate the service and quality of service for a solid rating of "four." At the same time, they talk about the invaluable benefits for the body of salt mines.
According to statistics and good practices 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.
Sumgait
The country's third largest city is rightfully included in the best resorts of Azerbaijan on the Caspian Sea (see photo in the article), despite the fact that it is simultaneously the center of the petrochemical industry. The settlement is quite young. They say about Sumgayit that it arose from nothing, before the war there was a tiny village. But by the 50s of the last century, it had become a large industrial center, which to some extent influenced the environmental situation.
It would seem that the resort does not belong here. However, after the collapse of the Union, most plants were closed, and the ecosystem gradually restored itself. 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 sand heated from the sun on them, but only small shells whitened by the sun.
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, except for a purely beach pastime. Sumgait offers its guests a rich historical and cultural program, various entertainments, clubs and restaurants, a water park. The transport connection with the capital of the country is well established, which provides additional opportunities for a close acquaintance with Azerbaijan.
Kusars
Of the possible 11 climatic zones on the territory of Azerbaijan, nine are determined, and therefore 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 ski resorts of the European level. The main one is Kusary. It houses the country's first complex of this profile - “Shahdag”. No wonder the place is called one of the most bewitching and beautiful in the Caucasus. Modern tracks, equipment rental, clean and ringing mountain air, numerous hotels, traditional cuisine will make your vacation unforgettable, safe and comfortable. The resort is perfect for everyone, without exception, regardless of the level of training. Convenient tracks are prepared using artificial snow generators, which allows you to extend the holiday season and form a better and more pleasant surface for skiing. The place can be safely included in the list of "Best Resorts of Azerbaijan".
Qabala
The second most popular ski resort is located near the town of Gabala, at the bottom 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 he is ready to receive about 3 thousand people on his 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 is ongoing, the opening of a sports recreation center is planned.