Rest on the sea in Azerbaijan: reviews. Tours to the Caspian Sea

Going to rest in Azerbaijan every year is a tradition, and not only among the inhabitants of Russia. From all over the world tourists come to enjoy the light and mild climate of this beautiful country. During the whole year it is possible to purchase tours to Azerbaijan, but the best time for bathing and sun bathing is from the beginning of May to the end of September.

Many different places: which one to choose?

Relying on the goal with which each tourist goes on a journey, and determine the direction of travel. For the amendment of the health of thermal water, it is better to go to Lankaran, to be covered with medical oil - welcome to Naftalan. To spend a quiet holiday in unity with nature is better in Kusar, Masalla or Nabran-village. But if the Russian soul requires a holiday of life with festivities and fireworks, then it is better to choose Baku. Although, of course, each of the listed places of rest is able to please the cultural program, but in the latter it will be more crowded. To expand their historical knowledge and explore ancient cultural monuments, it is better to go to Shiki, Nakhichevan or Shemakha. But about everything in order.

Where can I improve my health?

Azerbaijan is famous for its health resorts. Consider the best of them.

Lankaran

Holiday at sea in Azerbaijan reviews About the restoration of health with the help of thermal waters has a positive. There are thermal springs near the town of Lenkoran, in the Gaftoninsky forests. In the same city there are several sanatoriums that specialize in various diseases of the musculoskeletal system, nervous and cardiovascular system, as well as restoration of immunity.

Lankaran stands on the swampy coast of the Caspian Sea. As archaeological excavations prove, people settled here already in the Bronze Age, in other words, 2-3 thousand years before the onset of our era. The city itself arose already in the tenth century AD.

In addition to medical procedures, it is worth taking a closer look at the beauty of the city. Many very well-preserved sights date back to the 8th century. Particular attention should be paid to Lankaran fortress and Hanigu.

Lenkoran Fortress

It is a round structure with high stone walls, crowned with rows of sharp teeth. Earlier in the fortress were a couple of bazaars, but over time they were abolished.

Haniga

Behind the fortress wall are hidden several mosques and mausoleums, which gained fame thanks to the magnificent architectural decoration - beautiful carvings on the stone. The main buildings of Hanigi were erected in the XI-XIV centuries, but over time, they were repeatedly rebuilt. With Khanigoy there is a mosque in which the burial-vault of Pir-Hussein is located. The great pride of the mosque is the mihrab - a niche in the wall, consisting of two columns and an arch, decorated with Kufic inscriptions and in ornament from multi-colored tiles.

Naftalan

Rest on the sea in Azerbaijan reviews about treatment in Naftalan is extremely enthusiastic. Naftalan rightfully bears the title of the most unusual medical resort in the world. His popularity, he gained thanks to the deposits of "liquid black gold", which can cure many diseases. Naftalan baths and coatings are used to treat more than 70 types of various diseases of the body: osteomuscular tissue, nervous system, improvement of the skin condition of the body and face, relief of gynecological and urological diseases. Naftalan also helps with inflammatory processes, it can alleviate pain, improve blood circulation, and is also an excellent stimulator of metabolic processes in the body. Patient, depending on the severity of the disease, the doctor appoints 10 to 15 baths. There should be rest intervals between the procedures, therefore the whole course of treatment is about 20 days. The patient is immersed in a bath filled with oil for 10 minutes, the temperature of which is within the range of 36-38 ⁰ . Through the expanded pores of the oil, the oil partially penetrates into the bloodstream, then to leave the body together with toxins and toxins. Such a holiday in the Caspian is not only useful, but also unique.

Quiet vacation pastime

At the resorts of Azerbaijan like and lovers of a relaxing holiday. Well speak about them and families with children.

Kussars (Hussars)

According to legend, it was in Kusary in 1836 that the 22-year-old M. Yu. Lermontov came to meet with the philosopher and scientist Haji Ali Efendi. A bit later, Legzi Ahmedov, the poet and singer of the country, told about Ashug-Gharib, after the motives of the story later Lermontov wrote "Ashik-Kerib". In Kusarakh there is the house-museum of M. Yu. Lermontov, the facade of which is decorated with a memorial tablet with greetings to the Caucasus.

To get to know the city a bit, you can visit the museum of local lore, which has about 3000 exhibits, walk in the park named after Nariman Narimanovich, and also go to the area of acquaintances and visits.

Masalli

Rest on the sea in Azerbaijan reviews about the nature of the city of Masalli is admired. The city is located 230 km from Baku, but nevertheless has a fairly high chance in the future to enter the most popular routes of the country. Considering Azerbaijan on the map, you can notice that somehow the city of Masalli stands out - probably with its amazing location. On the one hand, the Caspian coast, on the other - the Talysh Mountains. And everywhere, where there is enough eye, amazing beauty is nature. In Masalli go to enjoy the purity and coolness of the Caspian waters, dense forests with valuable species of trees: beech, oak, hornbeam, alder and an iron tree. Here, in the forest more often, is a stunning lake. Here on a fishing trip tourists and residents of the surrounding cities come. The mineral springs located near the town of Masalli will help patients with joint and bone disease.

In Massaly, as in almost all cities of Azerbaijan, there are many historical buildings and buildings. Here you should visit the mosque, built in the XIX century, and if you make a trip to the nearby villages, you can find buildings dating from the 16th century. To learn a variety of interesting facts about the city, as well as familiarize yourself with handicraft products, you should go to the local history museum.

Tourists who do not want to live in the city can settle in modern recreation centers, which also have curative mineral springs.

Naban (village)

Rest on the sea in Azerbaijan reviews about Nabran as a good place to rest is in sufficient quantity. They will be useful to those who are going to go there. Nabran has long established itself as a resort area, and not only among the indigenous people of the country, but also among citizens of countries formerly part of the USSR. Summer vacation in Azerbaijan at the sea in Nabran attracts people with its comfort. This place has a temperate climate. Throughout the year the temperature is mild: in summer it is warm and dry, and in winter it is humid, but not too frosty. As an entertainment, water parks, cafes, walks and night discos are offered.

Historical culture: welcome to history

Those who do not like to just lie on the beach will be happy to explore the ancient sights of the country. Let's list the main ones.

Shemakha

Rest on the Caspian Sea is an excellent opportunity to expand their knowledge, to get acquainted with the ancient culture and traditions of the country.

Archaeological excavations have shown that in the north-western part of the city there used to be a settlement, whose age is dated to the IV-V century BC. E.

In 1222, Shemakhia was in a long siege, but could not resist for long, so the fortress captured and destroyed the Tatar-Mongol troops.

The location of the city (it was in the way of crossing several roads) contributed to the fact that for a very long time Shemakhia was attacked by its neighbors. They constantly plundered and destroyed the city.

Later, the Great Silk Road began to pass through the city. And all because in Shemakhia there were schools of carpet weaving and miniatures. Here, too, silk trade was conducted between representatives of different countries: Azerbaijan and Iran, Russia and India, as well as Arab, West European and Central Asian merchants.

The most famous construction of Shemakha is the fortress of Gulistan, erected in the XII century. On its territory archaeologists have found several objects, whose age was determined by the IX century. Consequently, the fortress counts more than 1000 years. For several centuries, the fortress walls defended the inhabitants from attacks by the troops of the Mongols, Arabs and Ottomans. The main feature of the Gyulistan fortress is a secret passage, which leads from it to the gorge. Gulistan was used until the 16th century, but afterwards numerous earthquakes were destroyed almost to the ground. At present, from it there are picturesque ruins, which are located at the approaches to the city.

Yeddi Gumbes

At the foot of the fortress Gulistan there is the mausoleum "Seven domes", or Yeddi Gumbes. In this tomb buried noble people of the Shirvanshahs. Seven domes mean the number of graves that are similar to those grown from the earth of the sphere.

Juma mosque

It was built in 744 and is the oldest mosque in the Caucasus. When it was built, a unique architectural solution was applied: 3 halls for prayers, which were connected with each other by wide openings.

A lot of wars and earthquakes led to the fact that the mosque had to be rebuilt several times. But during its reconstruction the basic principles of construction were preserved: one central hall located under a large dome, and two lateral ones with smaller domes. As before, each room has its own separate entrance and a mihrab.

Sheki

Buying tours to Azerbaijan in Sheki, you should know that this is one of the oldest cities in Transcaucasia. In the old days Sheki was the capital of Sheki khanate, which later, in 1805, was annexed to Russia. And with the death of the last of the khans, Ismail, in 1819 became the Transcaucasian province of tsarist Russia. Like all the resorts on the Caspian Sea, Sheki also boasts memorabilia, but there are not many of them.

Palace of Sheki khans

It was built in the XVIII century. The window openings are decorated with a lace pattern, and on the walls there are images of Nizami's works.

Fortress Telesen-Geresen ("you will arrive-you will see") long time protected with the in impregnable walls of inhabitants from an attack of various enemies.

The ancient city of Sheki was formerly a major shopping center. Here were located caravan-sarai preserved to this day: Lezgin, Isfahan, Tabriz, as well as hotels and inns. Silk was produced, which was famous in other countries. Today, its production is handled by the silk combine, silk weaving and silkworm factories.

Because of the numerous earthquakes, Sheki is not rich in historical monuments, but the city is still famous for the production of copper dishes, embroidery, embossing and jewelry business. Famous shawls made of silk fell in love with women all over the world.

Nakhichevan

The age of the city is estimated at almost five thousand years. And the proof is rock paintings, letters, archaeological finds.

Rock paintings, which have survived to our time, can now be seen on the slope of Mount Gapyjik. Ancient Azerbaijanis, who lived at the foot of the mountain, painted on the stones images of various animals: dogs, wolves, goats, marals, as well as symbols and fantastic images of people. Figures were carried out in a single variant and in pairs. Today you can admire the surviving images of hunters with bows and dance pairs, which were knocked out by someone's hand.

Mausoleum of Noah

There are many monuments in Azerbaijan, therefore, in order to carefully inspect everything, it is better to travel to the resorts on the Caspian Sea more than once.

The burial-vault of Noah dates back to the 9th-12th centuries and is located in the southern part of the city, not far from the ancient fortress. According to legend, after a long voyage the ark of Noah found his refuge at the top of Mount Gapyjik.

Unfold the soul: the city of Baku, the Republic of Azerbaijan

Baku is the capital and one of the largest cities in the Caucasus. You can visit the capital all year round, the weather favors: dry and hot summers, cool winters with little precipitation. To get aesthetic pleasure, you can stroll through the narrow ancient streets, view fountains and embankments, walk through the squares and ancient palaces. Beach vacation in Azerbaijan in Baku involves, besides taking sun and sea baths, diving, sea walks in the turquoise sea on scooters and water skiing. In the city there are 2 categories of beaches: free, on which there is not much sand, and paid, equipped, respectively, according to all the rules. The entrance to the second is free, but for the sunbed you need to pay. In addition, it is forbidden to bring food and drinks to the beach.

Azerbaijan does not occupy a very large area on the map, but this does not mean that there are no interesting places for every taste. In Baku, a large area is occupied by shopping centers and fashion shops. In shopping malls there are very good discounts, therefore, going shopping, you can please yourself with inexpensive things and funny trinkets. Prices in Azerbaijan are quite high: the tourist spends about 110-130 dollars a day, and for low quality of service it is quite a lot. Of course, you can save money, but for this you will have to rent a house on the outskirts of Baku, where public services leave much to be desired.

Go on tours to the Caspian Sea, travel, try to learn as much as possible - because our life is so short!