Vacation at the sea in Azerbaijan - 2021. Prices and reviews

Where to spend your vacation in Azerbaijan? The best and most famous resorts for seaside recreation, active sports and treatment. Find out what prices are up to date in 2021 for tours, hotels, food, entertainment and travel tips. Map of resorts of Azerbaijan and beaches of Baku.

Holidays in the Caspian Sea are not as popular as in the Black Sea, although the sea water in the Caspian Sea warms up much more and, due to increased salinity, has a healing effect. Thanks to the sandy beaches and clean sea, a vacation in Azerbaijan leaves a very pleasant experience. In addition to swimming in the sea, tourists can visit ancient temples and fortresses, get acquainted with the ancient history of Azerbaijan.

When is the best time to relax by the sea in Azerbaijan

The climate in the territory of Azerbaijan is not the same. In the mountainous area, which occupies most of the country, snow lies in the cold season. The coast of the Caspian Sea is located in the humid subtropical zone.

The beach season in the Caspian starts in May and ends at the end october... By the end of spring, sea water warms up to + 19 ° С, in June - up to + 24 ° С, and in the second half of summer - up to + 28 ° С. With the onset of autumn, the sea does not cool down immediately. In September, its temperature reaches + 26 ° С, and by the end of October, the water temperature in the Caspian Sea is +21 ... + 22 ° С. The most comfortable period for swimming is considered to be from the beginning of June to the end of September.

The best resorts

Most tourists prefer to relax by the sea in Azerbaijan in 2021 near the capital of this country - Baku... Travelers are accommodated in suburban resorts, as the beaches in the city itself are not suitable for swimming. Many comfortable modern hotels with swimming pools and private beach areas have been built on the coastal strip of the Absheron Peninsula, which is part of Greater Baku. They have excellent conditions for swimming and sunbathing. In addition to a beach holiday, tourists can go diving, ride a hydro-scooter and water skiing.

Which coastal resorts around Baku are the most popular with tourists? Parents with children willingly stay in the village of Bilgah, which is 40 km from the capital of Azerbaijan. The sea is shallow, and next to the municipal beach you can relax on the luxury beach area - Amburan Beach Club. The entrance to it costs from 16 to 25 AZN. Prices for vacations on paid beaches in Azerbaijan depend on the day of the week. They are slightly lower on weekdays, and higher on weekends.

The Zagulba resort is located 70 km from Baku. It is famous for its crystal clear waters and rocky seabed. There are three paid beaches in Zagulba - Mirvani, Heather and Sherlock. To enter them, you need to pay from 20 to 30 AZN. All beaches are equipped with changing cabins and showers, sun loungers and parasols can be rented. The beaches have swimming pools, free Wi-Fi, cafes, bars, children's play areas and tents selling oriental sweets.

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In the coastal village of Mardakan, located 35 km from Baku, 10 recreation zones have been created by the sea. Some of them are paid. In addition to beach recreation, tourists can visit the local water park, swimming pool and nightclubs.

The resort village of Novkhan is even closer to the capital of Azerbaijan. It is only 21 km away from Baku. Novkhan attracts many tourists due to its long coastal strip, clear sea, gentle entry into the water, many beach activities and a water park.

The closest beach area to Baku is located in the Shikhovo village - 12 km from the city. The entrance to the most expensive beach in this resort costs 30 AZN, while the cheapest one costs only 2 AZN.

From the north of the Absheron Peninsula, not far from Derbent, there is the coastal village of Nabran. A large area of ​​relic forest grows near it, so the air in the resort is very clean and fresh. The beach strip in the village is covered with soft fine sand.

Tourists who have come to rest by the sea in Azerbaijan like to stay in the coastal town of Lankaran. It has the status of a balneological resort. Lankaran has its own airport, which receives flights from major cities of Russia. Lankaran beaches are covered with healing black sand.

Many vacationers like the beaches and resort infrastructure in the city of Sumgait, located 30 km from the capital of Azerbaijan. There are about two dozen beach areas equipped here. Sumgait beaches are composed of small shell rock and are considered one of the best in the country.

Map of resorts and beaches of Azerbaijan

Prices for tours to Azerbaijan in 2021

Prices for holidays by the sea in Azerbaijan in 2021 are higher than on the Black Sea coast of the Caucasus, Crimea or Turkey. Nevertheless, tourists believe that it is more profitable to relax in the Caspian by buying a ready-made tour, and not on their own. Let's consider how much a ticket for two will cost with a flight from Moscow.

Prices peak in July and August, the hottest months of the year. At the height of the tourist season, most tourists come to the Caspian Sea to rest. With the beginning of the velvet season, the number of tourists is decreasing, and prices for tours for recreation by the sea in Azerbaijan are falling noticeably.

Hotel prices

The tourism business in the country has begun to develop relatively recently, therefore, comfortable hotels are available only in Baku, other large cities and in the most popular resorts.

On average, accommodation for two in a decent guesthouse costs from 1900 rubles, and in a modern 3 * hotel on the seashore - from 5000 rubles per night. It is more expensive to live in hotels of famous world chains. However, there are always many offers of private housing on the coast of the Caspian Sea - you can stay there on a budget.

Here are the prices for vacations at the resorts of Azerbaijan in July and August 2021:

Food prices in Azerbaijan in 2021

Currency exchange rate: 1 Azerbaijani manat (AZN) ≈ 44 RUB.

In a resort cafe for two you can dine for 8-16 AZN, in a budget restaurant - for 40-50 AZN. A cup of coffee will cost 1.6-5.2 AZN, and a kettle in a cafe will cost 3-4 AZN.

During their holidays in Azerbaijan in 2021, tourists can try various local cuisine. The most popular are:

• shawarma - 1.5 AZN
• crumpets - 0.1 AZN
• Cheburek-like pastries kutab - 0.4 AZN
• a portion of barbecue - 4-6 AZN;
• baklava or parvarda - 3 AZN
• ayran - 1 AZN.

Here food pricessold in shops and supermarkets in Azerbaijani resorts:

• bottle of water, 0.5 l - 0.8 AZN;
• Coca-Cola, 0.33 l - 1.1 AZN;
• white bread, 0.4 kg - 0.8 AZN;
• soft ice cream - 1 AZN;
• cheese, 1 kg - 5.5 AZN;
• sausage, 1 kg - 5-6 AZN;
• eggs, ten - 1.6 AZN;
• apples, 1 kg - 4 AZN;
• oranges - 4 AZN;
• tomatoes - 2-4 AZN;
• grenades - 2.45 AZN;
• grapes - 3-4 AZN;
• bananas - 2-3 AZN;
• cashews, 1 kg - 10.8 AZN;
• walnuts - 14.4 AZN;
• pistachios - 11.8 AZN;
• dried fruits - 3.8-6.25 AZN;
• beer, 0.5 l - 2.5 AZN;
• wine, 0.75 l - 7.25 AZN.

Shops in cities are open from 9:00 to late evening, and in small resort villages - until 19: 00-20: 00. Especially don't count on card payments, as most places only accept cash.

Entertainment prices

Almost everyone who came to Azerbaijan for the sake of a seaside vacation tries to visit Baku. Recently, so many new micro-districts have sprung up in Baku that they began to speak of the city as Eastern Dubai. Tourists are happy to visit the Baku necropolis, the Maiden Tower, the Juma Mosque and the ancient Palace of the Shirvanshahs. The Old Town, Upland Park and Flame Towers can be safely explored in 1 day.

During their rest in Lankaran, tourists visit the ancient fortress, historical quarters and mosques. Excursions to medieval mosques and mausoleums located on the banks of the river are especially popular. Pirsagat.

Tourists who have come to Azerbaijan for a seaside vacation go to nightclubs, water parks and entertainment centers. Here are the approximate prices in 2021 for the most demanded entertainment:

• diving course of 10 lessons, including equipment rental - 350 AZN;
• visit to the water park –13-35 AZN;
• Baku Zoo - 3 AZN for adults and 2 AZN for children;
• boat trip to Baku Crystal Hall, 30 min - 3 AZN;
• a trip along the embankment of Baku by a small train - 2 AZN for adults and 1 AZN for children;
• sightseeing tour of Baku - 40 AZN;
• visit to the Maiden Tower - 8 AZN;
• visit to the Heydar Aliyev Center - 15 AZN;
• Palace of the Shirvanshahs - 4 AZN;
• burning mountain Yanardag - 2 AZN;
• carpet museum - 4.8 AZN, audio guide in Russian - 7 AZN;
• museum of petroglyphs in Gobustan - 2 AZN;
• funicular ride to the observation deck - 1 AZN.

Keep in mind that parking near attractions costs 1 AZN.

Tourists prefer not to take excursions, as the prices are high. For example, a sightseeing tour of evening Baku costs $ 90, and a trip to Yanardag, Gala and the Temple of Fire Worshipers costs $ 140. All this can be seen on your own.

Vacation at sea with children in Azerbaijan - 2021

Many parents who want to spend a vacation with their children at sea in Azerbaijan in 2021 choose an all-inclusive vacation. Comfortable accommodation for families with children is offered by 5 * hotels - Bilgah Beach, Hilton Baku, Four Seasons Hotel Baku, Fairmont Baku Flame Towers and Homebridge, as well as 4 * Winter Park Hotel and Shah Palace. They all have private beach areas, comfortable pools and children's menus in their restaurants.

The beaches of the Caspian coast are ideal for families with toddlers and children who have not yet learned how to swim well. The entrance to the water is shallow, there are no potholes, holes and stones at the bottom, and the sea warms up perfectly in shallow water. Play areas for children have been created on almost all equipped beaches of the Absheron Peninsula, and most coastal resorts have modern water parks.

In addition to beach recreation, it is interesting to go on excursions with children in the capital of Azerbaijan, Baku. With a child, it is worth strolling along the picturesque Primorsky Boulevard and admiring the beautiful lighting of the musical fountains. Children of different ages love the performances in the Baku Dolphinarium. With kids, you can visit the amusement park and the Olimpik Star entertainment center.

Reviews of tourists about the vacation at sea in Azerbaijan

Beach vacation in Azerbaijan has significant pros:

• This country has a more developed tourist infrastructure - hotels and services are better than in the Astrakhan region, Dagestan or Kazakhstan.
• There are good bus connections between the suitable beach resorts and Baku. The ticket price ranges from 3 to 15 AZN and depends on the distance of the trip. Buses run strictly on schedule. There are also minibuses running along the coast - they leave as they fill up.

A definite plus for many tourists is good shopping. Vacationers are advised to bring carpets, beautiful bags, tablecloths and carpet coasters for dishes from Azerbaijan. As gifts, tourists also bring armud glasses, jewelry, wooden carved backgammon, local coinage, samovars, oil lamps and items of national clothing. Popular food and drinks include jams, oriental sweets, honey, quince paste, Azerbaijani wines and liqueurs. It is more profitable to buy any souvenirs in the markets, for example, in the Sharg Bazary covered market in Baku.

According to tourists, rest in Azerbaijan at sea is not without disadvantages:

• The only convenient way to the Caspian resorts is by plane. The train takes too long. The road from Moscow takes more than two days.
• Almost all comfortable beaches are paid, and their prices cannot be called low. In addition, you are not allowed to bring your own food and drinks to the paid beaches.
• On many beaches of the Caspian coast, sand is mixed with shell rock, and it is inconvenient for young children to walk on it. In some places, there is a lot of algae in the water.
• The main religion in the country is Islam. This imposes restrictions on the behavior of tourists on beaches and resort areas. Modest clothes are expected from girls. Smoking and drinking alcohol in public are not encouraged. Many resorts in Azerbaijan have created separate beaches for women and men.

Despite the disadvantages, a seaside vacation in Azerbaijan in 2021 will leave you a pleasant experience. It is only important to plan your trip in advance and choose a suitable resort.