Resorts of Azerbaijan in the Caspian Sea (photo)

What is Azerbaijan for tourists? To answer this question is uniquely difficult. An amazing country is ready to provide a European-style comfortable rest and meet you with oriental hospitality. Bright colors of the distinctive culture of Asia are met 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 the stunning 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 territory of the country for a period notexceeding 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 it is necessary to fill in the declaration. The country has a well-developed and ramified transport chain, which makes it easy to travel around its territory by bus, taxi, minibus or own transport. You can easily visit all the interesting resorts of Azerbaijan on your own, having booked accommodation in advance. The monetary unit of the country is manat, in which there are 100 calves. The exchange rate with respect to the ruble is approximately 1: 4. To get better by plane to the capital - Baku or another major city, and then by local transfer to the desired place.

Lankaran

One of the most ancient cities of the country, locatedon the swampy coast of the Caspian Sea. If you believe archaeological excavations, the first people appeared on this territory in the Bronze Age. The city has an advantageous geographical position and a comfortable, humid subtropical climate. Nearby are the thermal springs used for treatment and general strengthening of the body. As well as to other resorts of Azerbaijan to Lankaran, you can get by plane, train or water transport. From the 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 Sara, the coast of the Caspian Sea with healing black sand.

Resorts of Azerbaijan: Naftalan

Reviews that tourists leave about thisan amazing and unique place, full of admiration and some bewilderment. After all, the resort heals not only oil, but also its name. Naftalan is used in 70 different diseases, including pathology of the musculoskeletal system, skin, gynecological, etc. Unique oil of brown or black-brown color has a heavy consistency. This is a world famous balneological resort, the references to 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 of the country - Ganja, on the bank of the Naftalan river.

Resorts in Azerbaijan: Nabran

A small village near the city of Khudat, on the shoreThe Caspian Sea is unique in its beauty. Here for tourists many hotels, camp sites, camps, boarding houses and sanatoria are equipped. The place is unusual in that an ancient relict forest, represented by beeches and elm trees, endemic oak trees, approaches here directly to the shores of the sea. Resort area of ​​rest is the entire coastal zone. It is separated from the village by a strip of marshes formed by springs sprinkling from under the earth and populated by birds, fish, water turtles. Quiet and secluded place for a comfortable rest. Underground sources are rich in hydrogen sulfide. Beautiful and pristine nature, warm sea and plenty of sunshine - this is what you should go to the resorts of Azerbaijan. Nabran, whose photos amaze with their beauty, meet these requirements in full. Here you will not find the most ancient historical monuments, but enjoy the mountain air, walking, hiking, 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 Nakhichevan is 75.5 thousand people, now it is the capital of the autonomous Nakhichevan Republic. He attracts tourists first of all with his ancient history, architecture and unique identity. However, in addition, it is famous for the unique salt caves of Duzdag, thanks to which it can safely be included in the most popular resorts of Azerbaijan. Reviews of the place and the eponymous clinic, according to the popular tourist portal TripAdvisor, are positive and evaluate the service and quality of service for a solid assessment of "four". At the same time it is said about the invaluable benefits for the organism of salt mines.

According to statistics and positive experienceIn recent decades, patients with bronchial asthma after being treated here are cured at 96-98% in childhood and 80-86% in adults. This type of therapy has long been recognized as an official medicine as an effective method of getting rid of respiratory diseases.

Sumgayit

The country's third-largest city by right includesin the best resorts of Azerbaijan on the Caspian Sea (see photo in the article), despite the fact that it is parallel to the center of the petrochemical industry. The settlement is quite young. About Sumgait say that it arose from nothing, before the war there was a tiny aul. But by the fifties of the last century it had become a major industrial center, which to some extent affected the ecological situation.

It would seem that the resort is not the place. However, after the collapse of the Union, most of the factories 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 on them a pleasant pebble or a crumbly, hot sand, but only small, sun-bleached shells.

Choosing and evaluating the resorts of Azerbaijan forfuture 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 entertainment, clubs and restaurants, an aqua park. The transport communication with the capital of the country is perfectly established, which gives additional opportunities for a close acquaintance with Azerbaijan.

Kusary

Of the possible 11 climatic zones in the territoryAzerbaijan is determined by nine, so the climate in different parts of the country is so different. You can go to the country both for bathing in the warm Caspian Sea, and for comfortable ski resorts of European level. The main one is Kusary. It houses the first complex of such profile in the country - "Shahdag". The place is not without reason called one of the most fascinating and beautiful in the Caucasus. Modern lines, equipment rental, clean and ringing mountain air, numerous hotels, traditional cuisine will make the rest unforgettable, safe and comfortable. The resort is perfect for everyone without exception, regardless of the level of preparation. Convenient routes are prepared with the help of generators of artificial snow, which allows you to extend the holiday season and to form a better and more pleasant surface for skiing. The place can be safely included in the list of "Best Resorts in Azerbaijan".

Gabala

The second most popular ski resortis located near the town of Gabala, in the lower part of the gorge of Tufan and Bazar-Yurt. The picturesque place offers a variety of activities. In 2014 a summer-winter complex "Tufan" was opened with four cableways and 5 ski runs. Every day it is ready to host about 3 thousand people on its territory. The complex has all the necessary (comfortable hotels of various levels, including five-star, restaurants, bars and cafes, a ski school). Work on the further development of the infrastructure continues, the opening of a sports recreation center is planned.

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