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Talysh |
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Right along Azerbaijan - Iranian border
stretch the Talysh Mountains (the highest peak - Mount Kyomurkyoj (
2,477 m ) - one of the most exotic areas of the country. There amidst
the mountains, in subtropics, stand magnificent broad-leaved forests -
the representatives of ancient hyrkan flora. The beautiful green
mountainous landscapes cut by gorges with raging rivers, numerous
thermal and mineral springs, the purest air and magnificent nature
glorify these places as one of the best resorts of the country. Not far
from Dzhalilabad there are Arkevan hot mineral water springs. The Talysh
Mountains is one of the most beautiful places in Azerbaijan. |
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Adzhikend |
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Adzhikend is a resort sitting at 1,200 m
above the sea level. This is a heavenly spot for tourists: picturesque
forests and glades, mineral water springs, the purest mountain air. In
the vicinities of Adzhikend there is the most beautiful mountain lake
Gek-gjol the territory around which was declared a national reserve. |
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Yalama-Khachmaz Coast |
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Yalama-Hachmaz Coast is one of the most
beautiful places of Azerbaijan . Located there are numerous cities and
settlements each of which a landmark by itself. Take for example, the
city of Hurdalan , one of the settlements which stood on the ancient
caravan route. In local caravanserais the merchants halted in the
14th-15th centuries.
The Khachmaz Coast covered with fruit
orchards is very picturesque.
In Khudat where the forest touches the edge of the sea coast is Nabran
esort center rich in groundwater sources.
In Nabran there is the largest tourist
complex "Khazar". There you will enjoy the view of mountain tops, deep
gorges, rough rivers, dense forests, a waterfall, the gentle Caspian Sea
with impeccable sandy beaches; take a boat trip, ride water skis, dive
and simply lie on the beach. |
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Naftalan |
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Owing to the unique health-giving mineral
- naftalan (therapeutic oil) which is available in vast amounts there, a
lot of resorts and clinics have been built in Naftalan. |
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Nabran |
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Nabran is a popular resort and
municipality in Khachmaz Rayon of Azerbaijan. It has a population of
1,313. The municipality consists of the villages of Nabran, Dalgal,
Turist, Mesli, Gunsli, Samurcay, and Simal.
It is located on the Caspian seashore in a forestland. Nabran is a
settlement that spreads for several kilometers. Houses, hotels,
entertainment facilities and restaurants are located along the left side
and the beach is on the right side of the road that runs along the
shoreline. |
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Shikhov Beach |
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Shikhov Beach is a resort area just
southwest of Baku, Azerbaijan, and adjacent to the Shikhov Cape. Lying
on the Caspian Sea coast, it is politically part of the Baku
city-subdivision and treated as a suburb. The beach has been a
traditional retreat for Baku residents, though the water is polluted by
sewage and industrial waste and the view is marred by large oil rigs
both in the surrounding land area and offshore. Latitude: 40.3069444°,
longitude: 49.8208333°. |
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