Active vacation in Azerbaijan - things to do, entertainment and nightlife

When talking about water sports and entertainments in Azerbaijan, guests of the Bilgah Beach Hotel are the luckiest ones. They do not even need to leave the hotel’s territory in order to visit the aqua park or swimming pool. The hotel has them both. By the way, the swimming pool in the Bilgah Beach Hotel is the largest in the capital! That being said, there are large water entertainment centers in several more hotels in the city, namely, in AF Hotel, Pullman Baku, and Amburan Beach Club.

Are you planning a family vacation? In this case, you should visit Aqua Park Shikhov that is, actually, a large entertainment complex that has not only water slides. In this center, which is open not far from the Caspian Sea, there are trampoline areas, a wide beach, and several cafes. Dalga Beach Aquapark Resort, which is located approximately forty kilometers away from the capital, is also very popular with families with children. For the service of visitors, there are numerous water slides, several swimming pools, surfing area, and, of course, bars and restaurants.

If you cannot imagine a vacation without sport and active recreation, you should pay your attention to the districts of Qusar and Qabala. Here, fans of winter sports will be delighted to visit ski resorts in the regions near Mount Shahdagh and Tufandağ. The resorts offer several dozens of ski trails with modern elevators for both beginner and professional skiers. Tourists can rent all the gear they need in numerous rental offices. Local alpine ski schools are always glad to help children of all ages and adults who want to learn how to ski. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

There is a very interesting trail in Azerbaijan that requires minimal physical training and a desire to sleep in a tent because the trekking route lasts more than one day. The trail starts in the city of Quba – from here you will be transferred to the Tengya Alty Gorge in an all-roader. The trail starts in Qonaqkənd village. From the settlement, tourists walk along the river until sulfur springs. Here participants can get a real reward for finishing the first part of the trail and swim in the healing springs. After a break, you will continue your adventure, stay in a camp for a night, and swim in the springs once again. This is a simple and entertaining way to combine favorite sport and healthy activities in Azerbaijan.

In the capital of Azerbaijan, tourists will find less active but no less interesting “indoor” entertainments. In Baku, there are several escape quests. These games have become very popular in recent years. During these games, players need to escape from a locked room, basement, or even prison – the choice of locations depends on the theme of a quest. Tala Escape, Phantom Quest, Claustrophobia – these are the most popular escape quests that you will find in the capital. These entertainments perfectly suit groups of friends from two to five people. The length of each escape is one hour and longer.

If you prefer to sleep during the daytime after a long night full of entertainment in order to be ready to conquer the dancefloor the next evening, you certainly need to know where to have fun in Azerbaijan. Buddha-Bar Baku is a glamorous and ambient bar open in JW Marriot Absheron Hotel Baku. High-quality DJ music, Asian and European specialties from the chef, and rich wooden décor with amber-colored lighting have made this bar very popular. Capones Club has an unusual design that is reminiscent of the United States in the 30s of the previous century. The gangster-inspired theme, an impressive cigar list, and modern rhythms – expect to find all these in this club.

How about a beach party? Amburan Beach Club, which is located roughly twenty minutes away from the capital, offers this entertainment to its guests. By the way, dancing is not the only activity available to guests. It is also possible to play mini-golf, swim in a pool, and relax in a cabaret club. Mix Club is, indeed, a combination of several entertainments that are available at night. Visitors can dance in one room and play Mafia game in the other one. Finally, Tower Karaoke Lounge appeals to fans of dancing, karaoke, and shisha.