Azerbaijan is a unique country intourist plan. This region is rich in beautiful natural places, resorts of modern level, which are no worse than European ones, for example. The country is currently developing the sphere of summer beach tourism, as well as winter tourism. Ski resorts in Azerbaijan (the description of which you will find in this article) attract tourists who come from a variety of places, and their flow does not decrease, but only increases every year.
Where is it worth to come to Azerbaijan?This is undoubtedly the resorts in such cities as Gabala, Gusar, Sheki, Naftalan. The list can be continued for a long time. Here you can find comfortable places for rest in five-star hotels, go on an excursion and see natural monuments of extraordinary beauty and historical sights of the country. But the main type of recreation at the resorts are winter sports. Mountain skiing resorts in Azerbaijan (photo below) offer the opportunity to actively and comfortably spend time. The most popular in this area can be called "Tufan" and "Shahdag" complexes.
In the past, this area was a kind of gatein the north-east of the country to Europe and the countries of the Middle East. This region, which surrounds the mighty Caucasus Mountains, is rich in natural beauties. Here you can find the remains of ancient glaciers, look at the gorges and lakes, and see how rich the animal and vegetable world of Shahdag is.
The climatic conditions of the region suggestcold winter and warm summer, which is suitable for engaging in various sports at any time of the year. In Shahdag there is one of the largest ski resorts in the country, as well as a famous national park. Having arrived here, you will feel all the beauty of these paradise places, which you will not be able to forget for a long time.
В последнее время большое развитие получили ski resorts of Azerbaijan. "Shahdag" was opened in 2011, and the second cable car and ski descent opened in the presence of President Ilham Aliyev. The complex itself is at a height of two and a half thousand meters above sea level, provides for the presence of nineteen different slopes.
Specialists-instructors work in Shahdag withA great experience that trains tourists to skiing. In addition, you can go snowboarding here or try out what aerial skis are. Children's rest is also possible with the use of ATVs. Your child will not be bored, because here he can find employment in a fortress from balls or ride on inflatable sleds.
Find the summer-winter complex "Shahdag" is very simple:It is located not far from the territory of the National Park of the same name, in a picturesque mountainous area. Do not worry that you will not have anywhere to stay for rest, as there are many hotels in which tourists can book rooms for every taste and from various price categories. If you are tired of playing sports, you have the opportunity to go to one of the many spa salons and relax after a tiring skiing or snowboarding.
In "Shahdag" you can come not only in winter, but alsoin summer. At this time, tourists of any age can relax in the adventure park, on inflatable forts. You can also take a walk on the ATV, etc. All these services are offered by a modern hotel with four stars "Zirva", equipped with an elevator base.
Since today a large number oftravelers come to the ski resorts of Azerbaijan, hotels here must correspond to world trends and standards. In the tourist complex, which surrounds the mighty mountains that provide a delightful natural landscape, as well as a national park, you can settle in one of the modern hotels. Each has its own advantages, and also the unique design of the structure itself. Therefore, you have the opportunity to choose a hotel room for yourself, based on your personal preferences.
Very popular is the rest in the "Zirve".This hotel is a modern generation with three stars, which offers its services to those who love active tourism and skiing. In this hotel you can feel all the charms of the rest and admire the local beauties.
Also, a large number of tourists settle inMountain huts, which are a kind of ski resort for the whole family. Here you can both be alone and live with friends or family.
The first modern mountain hotel in the country isShahdag Spa Hotel. This place combines the traditional customs of Azerbaijan and the current trends in the hotel business. In "Shahdag Spa Hotel" you can feel that you are in a hotel that can be compared to the most luxurious establishments around the world.
In addition, PIK PALACE Shahdag, which is located two hundred and thirty kilometers from the capital of Azerbaijan, the city of Baku, will provide you a truly chic vacation.
The complex called "Tufan" is located in the cityGabala, Azerbaijan. The ski resort was opened only two years ago, in a beautiful mountainous area. Despite the recent history of the complex, it is well-equipped and offers tourists services at a high level of service. There are still works on improvement of the resort, but it is open for visitors. There are four modern cable cars, ski slopes, and teachers of the ski school.
There are many hotels andhotels, for example, five-star hotel "Riverside", where you can buy or rent skis. To date, the infrastructure of "Tufan" is improving, here you can find a place to relax for yourself and your child. Therefore, do not spend money and effort in vain, because it is absolutely not necessary to go to distant lands and pay huge sums at western resorts. Come to Azerbaijan and you will see that this fairy tale is closer than you think.
Arriving in Azerbaijan, many tourists get tired ofski resorts and want to really feel the color and atmosphere of these places. In Gabala you can see the mass of historical and cultural monuments, the nature of the region, try the local cuisine, buy souvenirs.
As for the history of the city, it continuesfor two thousand years now. Until 1991, it had a different name, and until the second half of the last century, there were so few people here that it was called a village. Recently, Gabala has become completely different.
The city is surrounded by a mountain range.Caucasus, so the tourists here will not be bored. You can feel the heady air of these places, enjoy the view of the clean, clear rivers and lakes. Gabala is known as a local Switzerland.
Climatic conditions here are influenced bymountainous terrain. In this area you can walk in the famous chestnut and walnut forests. In spring time, trees bloom here, which provides a unique landscape.
В этом городе приезжие могут увидеть множество cultural and historical attractions. Tourists are especially recommended to visit the Albanian temple, the tombs of the sheikhs of Mansur and Badraddin, the historical museum and the local theater, etc.
If we talk about natural attractions,The main ones are the mountain gorges near Tufan and Bazar-Yurt. In the Gabala region, visitors love to look at the ridges of rocks, peaks beyond the clouds and forest expanses.
Here is one of the most famous routes for climbers. This mountain Bazardyuzu, the ascent of which attracts many tourists.
In Gabala, staff excursionThe organization, which is engaged in tours of historical sites, plans hunting and fishing trips. On Lake Nohur you can settle at a local recreation center. Here tourists have the opportunity to walk to the waterfall or along forest trails.
In this area there is a unique route for tourists, which accurately copies the path of Alexandre Dumas in the 1858 Caucasus.
As for the city of Gabala, you canstroll through the clean and well maintained streets. If you are bored with the urban atmosphere, you will have the opportunity to go on a journey through the chestnut and nut forests, many of which are more than a century old.
Gabala has its own amusement park.In "Gabaland" you can ride on the wonderful attractions that will give you and your family unique memories of your vacation. The amusement park is open from morning to night, so you can walk here until late. "Gabaland" provides for the possibility of buying national Azerbaijani souvenirs made by local craftsmen.
Gabala and its surroundings have manyplaces where you can eat and enjoy dishes of European and national cuisine. Khanlar Restaurant serves gourmet food. In this expensive institution you can try one of the real Azerbaijani delicacies - the impalations of a ram.
In the Gabala region there is a village called Hamzali, where tourists can buy special halvah, the secret of which is not disclosed to anyone.
