The small village of Zagulba in the northeast of the Absheron Peninsula is called the beach pearl of Azerbaijan. Find out what the resort is good for, whether it is worth going on vacation to Zagulba and what kind of beaches and hotels there are.
About the resort
Zagulba is located 70 km from Baku. The fishing village began to be turned into a seaside resort in the 1970s. Today Zagulba is a popular holiday destination in the Caspian Sea, where residents of Baku, tourists from different parts of Azerbaijan and other countries come. The resort is not cheap, it is focused on the rest of wealthy tourists.
There are no sights of its own in Zagulba, but vacationers willingly go to Baku and the neighboring village of Mardakan - the former suburb of the capital is rich in architectural monuments. There you can see medieval fortresses, tombs and mosques. In Mardakan, there is a carpet museum, a house-museum of Sergei Yesenin and a luxurious arboretum, in which more than 1800 species of plants from different parts of the world grow.
Top hotels in Zagulba
The Azerbaijani village is focused on an elite vacation by the sea. Accommodation for tourists in Zagulba is on the Booking, more often there are high prices for rooms in hotels and guest houses, but you can find low prices.
The best hotels in Zagulba, according to tourists' reviews:
Namig & Jevgenija is a neat guest house with a garden, barbecue facilities and a terrace. A double room with breakfast costs from 3700 rubles.
Sapphire Zagulba is a luxury hotel with spa, beauty salon and swimming pool. A double room costs from 10 800 rubles.
Khazar Inji 4 * is a comfortable hotel with a view of the garden. A double room with breakfast costs from 13,300 rubles.
If you are planning to visit Baku, then see where it is better to stay in the center.
Beaches in Zagulba
There is a beautiful and well-groomed coast in Zagulba. The beach strip made of a mixture of pebbles and sand stretches for 2 km and has a width of about 30 m. The sea in the area of the village is shallow, therefore three breakwaters prominent in the Caspian Sea have been built for yachts. The seabed is rocky. The water is very clear, there are no algae and plankton. The stones at the bottom are visible at a depth of 3-4 m.
Swimming in Zagulba is a pleasure! True, for swimming it is better to choose windless days and go into the sea in special shoes.
The resort has three commercial beaches. They are perfectly equipped for a comfortable stay, but differ in prices and volume of services. The cheapest beach in Zagulba is "Heather" - suitable for everyone who is ready to relax by the sea with no frills. Here you can rent sun loungers and parasols, tables and chairs. If you came with your own towel or mat, feel free to position yourself in any convenient place and no one will disturb you!
The most crowded and expensive Zagulba beach is "Mirvani"... In addition to the usual set of beach services, it offers jet ski rentals, volleyball and football courts. Vacationers ride "bananas", and celebrations and banquets are held on fenced areas.
"Sherlock" slightly cheaper than Mirvani. During the day, families with children swim and sunbathe on this beach, and sweets are sold in large tents on the shore. In the evenings, fans of noisy parties and discos come to "Sherlock".
Learn about seaside holidays in Azerbaijan.
The beach in Zagulba
When is the best time to go
The holiday season in the village of Zagulba begins in mid-April and ends in the second half of October. In May and June, tourists who like warm weather and do not tolerate strong heat rest here. During these months, the air temperature does not rise above +26 ... + 28 ° С.
In July-August, due to the heat, the beaches of Zagulba become a little empty. At the height of summer, the air warms up to +30 ... + 32 ° С and higher, and the water in the Caspian Sea - up to +26 ... + 28 ° С.
September is considered a very good time for families with children and elderly tourists. The coast is warm, and swimming in the sea is very pleasant!
In winter in Azerbaijan, they rest at the ski resorts.
Conclusions: is it worth going to Zagulba
The Zagulba resort in Azerbaijan is known for its excellent beaches, comfortable hotels and yacht parking. Vacationers are attracted by good infrastructure, cafes, restaurants, bars, close location to Baku and the historical sights of Mardakan. Housing prices in the seaside village are high.
