Kachmaz Tour Guide
About Khachmaz
If one is interested in fauna, flora and nature then Khachmaz is the right place. Khachmaz is a colorful region of Azerbaijan, remarkable for its ancient history, rich culture and picturesque nature that is now being visited by thousands of tourists every month. Khachmaz has the second largest and well-developed resort area in Absheron, which stretches along the Caspian coast from the village of Mukhtadir to the village of Nabran and beyond.
Nature
Khacmaz is densely covered with forests over more than 20 hectares that is most part of its territory. It also includes some rivers. The unique feature of this zone is the fact that the relict forest, consisting mainly of elm and beech trees, stretches directly to the sea coast. The Khachmaz region is a paradise for hunting and fishing. The region also has many mineral springs, including thermal springs. One of such hot springs located in the city of Khudat that has also a bathhouse, where one can rent a room with a pool filled with therapeutic thermal water.
Parks
Khachmaz is blessed with some of the most beautiful parks in Azerbaijan, which are no comparison to the ones in the capital. Decorated with grandiose sculptures, breathtaking fountains and exotic plants, Khachmaz parks can amaze even the most experienced tourists coming to visit this small city full of surprises. Heydar Aliyev Seyrangah Park, 2km long, located on both sides of the same avenue, is worth visiting. The park has more than 128 fountains, among which we should mention the one in the form of a giant samovar (12 meters high), as well as another one in the form of a tea-kettle with water flowing from it. There is another interesting place to visit that is Cultural Workers Park, located in the city center. The park houses busts of 39 poets and writers, artists and cultural workers of Azerbaijan. The khachmaz museum of local History and culture with rich collection of exhibits is also located on the territory of the Park.
Nabran is located at the distance of 229 km from Baku and 43 km from the administrative center of the Khachmaz region. The village of Nabran is perhaps the most famous resort area of Azerbaijan. Such popularity surely comes from the rich natural diversity of this place – numerous sea beaches, shady forests, cool and hot springs as well as picturesque. Some people are attracted by the opportunity to lie on golden sand of the sea in Nabran, others prefer walking through the woods or are attracted by the rich and diverse nightlife. Nabran has a large number of different guest houses, hotels and tourist centers of various levels and now is one of the top tourist resorts of Azerbaijan.