- Where to go to sunbathe?
- Weather features of a beach holiday in Azerbaijan
- Amburan on Absheron
- Lankaran in the Haftonin forests
- Useful information
Tours to Azerbaijan are becoming more and more popular with Russian travelers. Indeed, a country with an ancient history offers the most varied vacation, the quality of which is quite comparable to that offered by the world leaders in the tourism business. A beach vacation in Azerbaijan on the shores of the gray Caspian - a beautiful and amazing sea with unusual landscapes and surrounding views can be a special pleasure.
Where to go to sunbathe?
Popular beach resorts in Azerbaijan are concentrated all along the Caspian coast:
- The southernmost one is the city of Lankaran, which has its own airport that accepts flights from Moscow, St. Petersburg and some other cities in Russia. Travel time from both Russian capitals is just over three hours. From Baku you can fly here in 40 minutes by local airlines.
- In the middle of the last century in the north of the Absheron Peninsula, the tourist center of Sumgait grew out of a small village of oil workers. It is connected to Baku by direct bus service, and the travel time is about an hour.
- The beaches in villages and villages near the capital of the country, Baku, are equipped with the latest resort fashion. There are also boarding houses and sanatoriums with hydrotherapy centers, reviews of which in all tourist forums are only the most enthusiastic.
- The Nabran resort in the northern part of the country's coast near the town of Khudat is famous for a variety of hotels and especially clean beaches.
Weather features of a beach holiday in Azerbaijan
The swimming season on the Caspian beaches begins at the end of May. By mid-June, the air warms up to + 28 ° С, and in water the thermometers confidently show + 23 ° С and above. The hottest month is August, when it is possible to sunbathe only in the morning hours. In September, you can return to the local beaches and swim until mid-October with great comfort.
Amburan on Absheron
Most of the tourist reviews of beach vacations in Azerbaijan highlight the Amburan resort, located in the north of the Absheron Peninsula. The entrance to its beaches is paid, the ticket price depends on the day of the week and can range from $ 10 to $ 18 (prices for 2015). The infrastructure includes several cafes and a restaurant, changing cabins, toilets, children's slides, fresh showers and sun loungers with sun umbrellas. On the beaches of Amburana, they rent a kayak and ride a jet ski. You can stay at the resort in cottages that are rented very close to the embankment.
The Gala Historical and Ethnographic Reserve is located near the beaches, where ancient buildings are carefully preserved. The exposition of the local museum tells about the past of Azerbaijan, and in the village where the reserve is located, guests are offered to take a tour on a bicycle rented here.
Lankaran in the Haftonin forests
The city of Lankaran looks very attractive in the photo - the sea and beaches border the old quarters with an ancient fortress and elegant mosques. The coastal tourist area of the resort is built up with modern hotels that stand on black sand - traditional photos on the beaches of Lankaran are not quite ordinary.
The healing properties of the local sand and hot springs in the surrounding Haftoninsky forests are the basis of most of the healing methods of local sanatoriums. Beach vacation in Azerbaijan can be combined with dozens of health programs.
When choosing where to spend your vacation, pay attention to the rich excursion program offered by the guides at this resort. For example, the ancient complex of mausoleums and mosques on the banks of the Pirsagat River is famous for artistic stone carving. These majestic buildings appeared in the XII-XIV centuries and have been magnificently preserved to this day.
Useful information
Prices for hotels in Azerbaijan are quite consistent with the quality of service. It is not too budgetary to stay in hotels representing well-known world lines, but even in Baku you can find comfortable hotels for $ 30 -50 $ per night.
The country's water parks can complement a beach holiday in Azerbaijan with vivid impressions, especially if you need to entertain children. The best parks are open in the villages of Navakhny and in Mardakan, moreover, concerts of world-famous show business stars are often held in these entertainment complexes.
It is best to stay with children in Sumgait at AF Hotel. The hotel has its own water park with a fairly impressive assortment of slides and attractions. The best beach in this resort is Promenade Boulevard, which is decorated with terraces with stairs. All beaches in the resort are landscaped and equipped with sun loungers, changing rooms and umbrellas, and local cafes offer a varied menu for both children and adults.
