From kitesurfing on the Caspian to hiking through multi-coloured mountains, the Khizi region’s unusually enticing landscapes are waiting to be explored and within easy reach of the capital. The corridor between the mountains and the sea is a birdwatching site of global significance and you can climb from here to the top of Beshbarmag Mountain to witness stunning views and intriguing spiritual rituals.
Established in 2006, the Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre and Rehabilitation Clinic in the Altiaghaj National Park is the first of its kind in the South Caucasus.
INTERESTING FACT #2The landscapes of Khizi are an astonishing mix of pristine forests, 2,000-metre high mountains, Caspian Sea shoreline and semi-desert plains.
This lovely forested area of the Greater Caucasus Mountains is rich in raptors and passerines... More
Khizi,
Northern route
The Besh Barmag birdwatching site is a narrow coastal strip 90km north of Baku. Here... More
Khizi,
Northern route
Hike a mountain shrouded in mystery where the locals come to pray for strength and... More
Khizi,
Northern route
Enjoy Azerbaijan's first kitesurfing centre where you'll truly be able to appreciate the strength of... More
Khizi,
Northern route
Walk along a rocky, fun and colorful road and understand why Mark Elliot decided to... More
Khizi,
Northern route
