adventures in the great outdoors in Gabala

Located at the foot of the Caucasus Mountains, Gabala is Azerbaijan's prime outdoors sports hub. If you are adventurous there's no better destination.

adventures in thegreat outdoors in Gabala

Just 260 kilometres away from Baku, Gabala, located at the foot of the Caucasus Mountains, is Azerbaijan’s prime outdoor activities hub. The city offers great skiing in winter at the Tufandag Mountain Resort and adrenaline-fueled adventures in spring and summer. Paragliding is also available at Tufandag Mountain Resort, as are jeep safaris that whisk you off into the spectacular Caucasus Mountains with stops for traditional Azerbaijani breakfasts, or lunch and dinner in authentic country villages. Rafting can be enjoyed in the village of Savalan on the banks of the Turyanchay River where local company Gabala Rafting operates between May and September, offering rides along a scenic 11-kilometre stretch of the Turyanchay river. 

adventures in the | great outdoors in Gabala
USEFUL INFORMATION

weather and season

Air temperature

Current:
-1.6°C
Average:
-8.3 – -1.6°C / 17.1–29.1°F

Feel temperature

Current:
-8.9°C
Average:
-8.8 – -6.2°C / 16.2–20.8°F

Wind

Current:
  • Very cold; breezy in the a.m.
  • W
  • speed 20.4 km/h

When to go

  • Peak Season:
  • All year round

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