Zaqatala: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

In Zaqatala, marked hiking trails, a species-rich protected landscape and historical remnants come together. The marked Car–Honzoqor–Qəbizdərə hiking route covers 15.6 kilometres through forests and high-altitude pastures. It is physically demanding but technically easy, as the paths are clear and fully marked.

Nature

The nearby Zaqatala State Nature Reserve encompasses forests, subalpine and alpine meadows, as well as high, barren rock formations at elevations between 650 and 3,646 metres. The nearby protected area is home to more than 1,000 plant species. It also provides a habitat for 32 mammal species and 89 migratory or resident bird species.

From the beginning of May, guided tours of the rose plantations at Lecheq Farm and Distillery in nearby Aşağı Tala are available. Tours booked in advance include observation of the individual stages of rose oil production.

Culture

The remains of an Albanian temple dating from the 5th–6th century lie beneath the castle walls on Zaqatala’s central square. Zaqatala Castle was built in the 1830s as a Russian military garrison. The surviving castle complex includes walls, a reservoir, stables, a powder magazine and cannons. A former Russian church is now used as a cultural club.

The Zaqatala State Art Gallery operates on the castle grounds and has been in operation since 1989. Its permanent collection comprises 128 works.

Cuisine

Zaqatala is associated with the production of hazelnuts, walnuts and persimmons. Recurring walnut, hazelnut and chestnut festivals are part of the local offerings, as are traditional local dishes.

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For the higher-level travel overview: Azerbaijan.

More destinations

More places within the same destination:

Shahdag, Quba, Naftalan, Tovuz, Galaalti, Badashkhan, Lerik, Mingəçevir.