Mountain-skiing resorts in Azerbaijan: hotels, reviews, photo

Azerbaijan is a unique country in terms of tourism. This region is rich in beautiful natural places, modern resorts, 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.

Resorts of Azerbaijan

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 are complexes "Tufan" and "Shahdag".

Shahdag

In the past, this area was a kind of gateway to 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, make sure how rich the animal and vegetable world of Shahdag is.

The climatic conditions of the region suggest a cold winter and a 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 heavenly places, which you will not be able to forget for a long time.

Complex "Shahdag"

Recently, ski resorts of Azerbaijan have developed a great development. "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.

In "Shahdag" there are instructors with great experience who train tourists in 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 summer-winter complex "Shahdag" is very simple: it is located near the territory of the homonymous national park, 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 spas and relax after a tiring skiing or snowboarding.

In "Shahdag" you can come not only in winter, but also in summer. At this time, tourists of any age can relax in an 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 a lift base.

Shahdag Hotels

Since today a large number of travelers 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, one can stay 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.

Great popularity enjoys a holiday 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 experience all the delights of the rest and admire the local beauties.

Also, a large number of tourists settle in mountain huts, which are a kind of ski resort for the whole family. Here you can both be alone, and live with your family or friends.

The first modern mountain hotel in the country is Shahdag 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 a truly chic vacation.

Complex "Tufan"

The complex called "Tufan" is located in Gabala, 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.

Many hotels and hotels are open to living, for example, the five-star "Riverside" hotel, 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. So do not waste money and effort in vain, because it's 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.

Gabala

Arriving in Azerbaijan, many tourists get tired of ski resorts and want to really feel the color and atmosphere of these places. In Gabala you can see a lot of historical and cultural monuments, the nature of the region, try the local cuisine, buy souvenirs.

As for the history of the city, it has been going on for two thousand years. Until 1991 it had a different name, and until the second half of the last century people lived here so little that it was called a village in general. Recently, Gabala has become completely different.

The city is surrounded by the mountain range of the Caucasus, so tourists will not be bored here. You can feel the intoxicating air of these places, enjoy the view of clean, transparent rivers and lakes. Gabala is known as the local Switzerland.

The climatic conditions here are under the influence of mountainous terrain. In this area you can walk in the famous chestnut and walnut forests. In the spring time, trees bloom here, which provides a unique landscape.

Attractions of Gabala

In this city visitors can see a lot of cultural and historical attractions. Especially recommended to tourists visiting the Albanian temple, the tombs of the sheikhs Mansur and Badraddin, the historical museum and the local theater, etc.

If to speak about natural sights, the main are the mountain gorges near Tufan and Bazar-Yurt. In the Gabala district, visitors like to look at the ridges of rocks, peaks behind clouds and forest open spaces.

It is here that one of the most famous routes for climbers is located. This is the mountain Bazarduzi, climbing which attracts many tourists.

Employees of the excursion organization work in Gabala, which deals with tours of historical sights, plans hunting and fishing trips. On Lake Nohur you can live at a local recreation center. Here, tourists have the opportunity to walk to the waterfall or along forest paths.

In this area there is a unique route for tourists, which accurately copies the path of Alexandre Dumas to the Caucasus in 1858.

As for the city of Gabala, you can stroll along the clean and well-groomed streets. If you are bored with the urban atmosphere, you will have the opportunity to set off on chestnut and walnut forests, many of which are more than a century old.

Gabala has its own amusement park. In "Gabaland" you can ride on wonderful attractions that will give you and your family unique memories of your vacation. The amusement park is open from morning till night, so you can walk here until late. "Gabalend" provides for the opportunity to purchase national Azerbaijani souvenirs, which are made by local craftsmen.

Holidays in Gabala

Gabala and its surroundings have many establishments where you can eat and enjoy dishes of European and national cuisine. The restaurant "Khanlar" serves refined food. In this expensive institution you can try one of the real Azerbaijani delicacies - the sheep's giblets.

In the Gabala district there is a village called Khamzali, where tourists can buy a special halva, the secret of cooking is not disclosed to anyone.