Zagatala land of roses

The most beautiful plantations of roses and lavender extending as far as the eye can see which give off a wonderfully delicate aroma. No, it’s not Bulgaria or the Netherlands – welcome to Azerbaijan’s land of roses!

Zagatalaland of roses

Rose bushes were first brought to Zagatala from Bulgaria in the 1960s and since then a variety of rose types, such as rainbow, Crimea and others, have been grown in the region. Not only do the locals enjoy the beauty and aroma of this flower, which adorning streets and yards, but they’ve also become famous for making rose jam, rose water and rose syrups.

If you take a walk through the rose and lavender plantations of the Lecheq Farm and Distillery in the village of Ashagi Tala village in Zagatala, you’ll feel like you’re in real paradise. The Lecheq Farm and Distillery, which has been operating since 2016, grows plants such as Damascus roses, narrow-leaved lavender and mint. As the flower fields are unshaded, it’s a good idea to visit in the morning to protect yourself from the hot sun. During a visit here, you’ll be amazed by the enchanting scent of flowers as you admire the beauty that surrounds you. Taking pictures surrounded by the colorful flowers is sure to grab the attention of your friends back home!

Tours of the rose fields at Lecheq Farm and Distillery start in early May. Meanwhile, the best time to visit the lavender fields is from mid-June to early July, in the early hours of the day or sunset.

Near the plantations is the rose oil refinery, where you can witness the whole process of producing rose oil, which is used in various fields, from collecting the raw material to creating the final product. Guests are even given a symbolic amount of rose oil at the end of special tours, which are available through advance booking.

For more information:

Lecheq Farm and Distillery LLC

http://www.lecheq.az

Address: Ashagi Tala village, Zagatala district, AZ6200

+99455 205 00 51; +99451 305 60 68; +994012 310 08 07

Zagatala | land of roses
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weather and season

Air temperature

Current:
24.1°C
Average:
12.9 – 27.1°C / 55.2–80.8°F

Feel temperature

Current:
27.1°C
Average:
14 – 28.3°C / 57.2–82.9°F

Wind

Current:
  • Sunshine and very warm
  • SSW
  • speed 5.6 km/h

When to go

  • Peak Season:
  • Spring, summer, autumn

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