Northeastern Azerbaijan

Northeastern Azerbaijan is a region in Azerbaijan, which includes the Şabran (ex Davachi), Qusar (Gusar), Quba (Guba), Siyazan, and Khachmaz (Xaçmaz or Khachmas) rayons.

Cities and towns

 * (Xaçmaz, Khachmas) – It is considered a very popular tourist destination for the combination of a warm summer climate, woods along the sea and clean golden beaches.
 * (Xinaliq) – A scenic, remote and ancient mountain village, and the mountain of the same name nearby. Once a centre of Zoroastrianism; today the few inhabitants are an ethnic isolate believed to be descendants of the Caucasus Albanians (unrelated to modern-day Albanians of Albania).
 * (Xudat) – A base for excursions to the famous beaches and resorts of the Nabran area.
 * (Nebran) – Nabran is rich in many recreational facilities offering a wide range of services: luxury accommodation, sports activities, children's camps and music entertainment venues.
 * – A cozy mountain village with waterfall and nearby ski complex.
 * – A village of 370 people, that has its own language. The only way to get there is on foot or by a rented Land Rover with a driver.
 * – Its urban suburb is home to the largest Azerbaijani Jewish community in the mountains and is considered one of the largest Jewish communities in the former Soviet Union.
 * – Located in the Grand Caucasus mountainous system, close to the border with Russia.
 * (ex Davachi) – In 2010 it became the name of a historic medieval town with the same name as a port 15 km further north.

Understand
Northeastern Azerbaijan is famous both for its location at the Caspian Sea with many beautiful beaches and resort, but also due to its mountainous side with many remote villages, some close to the Russian border.

Talk
Azerbaijani is the official language, but Russian and ethnic language of Lezgi people are also frequently spoken.

Get in
Vans and taxis can be found at the Shamahinka station in Baku. This is where most locals go to find transportation to the NE regions. Buses and taxis can also be found 20th January station, but this is where tourist normally are found and prices (especially cabs) can be higher.

Prices to Nabran, Khudat and Khachmaz can be more expensive in the summer.

Get around

 * Azerbaijan has a well developed bus system between the local city and village terminals.
 * Drivers are commonly friendly with backpackers and road trippers, so auto-stop is equally an option to travel within the region.

See



 * Caspian Sea
 * Caspian Sea

Do

 * Hiking in the Caucasus Mountains.
 * The best beaches and resorts along the Caspian Sea in Azerbaijan.
 * The best beaches and resorts along the Caspian Sea in Azerbaijan.

Go next

 * Baku Region in the south. With the Azerbaijani capital Baku, and famous for its mud volcanoes.
 * Sheki Region in the south west. Gateway to the Azerbaijani Caucasus. There is no direct road there, but hiking might be possible between Quba and Lahich.