Lankaran

lush landscapes intriguing culture

Known for its awe-inspiring nature and unmissable cuisine, Lankaran can also inspire with its varied scenes of culture and traditions.

Mountains, sea and fine regional cuisine

Wedged between the Caspian Sea and the lush Talysh Mountains, Lankaran is a region of unique natural diversity. The city itself is an old port that used to be surrounded by fortifications, and it’s ideally placed between some of Azerbaijan’s best nature reserves. The swamps of the Gizil Aghaj reserve lie to the north and are rich in birdlife, while the Hirkan Forest to the south is home to ancient iron trees as well as the endangered Caucasian leopard. The region is also famed for its citrus fruits and flavoursome cuisine, as well as being the centre of Azerbaijani tea growing.

DID YOU KNOW?

Lankaraninteresting facts

INTERESTING FACT #1

Receiving between 1,600 and 1,800 mm of rainfall per year, Lankaran is officially Azerbaijan’s wettest region.

INTERESTING FACT #2

On their return to Earth, Soviet cosmonauts were rehabilitated at the Istisu tea plantations in Lankaran District, up until the collapse of the Soviet Union.

INTERESTING FACT #3

In Azerbaijan, therapeutic black sand beaches can only be found on the shores of Lankaran and Astara districts.