Thanks to its convenient location and easily accessible and the infrastructure complete, the region of Guba is one of the most popular tourist destinations of Azerbaijan. Visitors may choose from a long Gechresh as a place to relax in the shady woods, the Gorge of Tangaalti where the river carries the stormy waters of the Velvelichai and the famous waterfall of Afurdzhi, listed in the List of monuments of Azerbaijan.
The district has a mountainous village only known as Khinalig, which is situated at an altitude of 2100-2200 meters above sea level. The population of the village is a group ethnographic separate, with their own language, customs and culture. A unique place and worth a visit.
Guba is famous for its apples, which have become for a long time his symbol. There are more than 40 different varieties of apples grown here.
The village of Khinalig is located at an altitude of 2100-2200 meters above sea level. They say that this area is associated with Noah. According to legend, when Noah saw this high ground and the flat, left again, and told all to leave the Boat. There are about 380 homes that have between 200-300 years. Because the slopes here are very steep, the houses are built very close to each other. The roof of a house is the yard for the one above.
The inhabitants are a tribe of albanians, and speak a language completely original. The village of Khinalig is known not only for its ancient traditions, but also for the fact that Bigfoot was seen there … be Careful!
The tourist complex “Shahdag” is the first ski resort in Azerbaijan. Shahdag is located in the north-east corner of the country on the territory of the National Park of Shahdag, in the region of Gusar of Azerbaijan, near the mountain Shahdag. This complex occupies a place well deserved in the list of the most beautiful corners of the Caucasus.
Shahdag is suitable for experienced skiers and beginners. It is equipped with trails, both for beginners and for real professionals. It is also equipped with 11 cable cars of different types: chairlifts, lifts and gondola. 14 ski slopes, stretching for 17 kilometers and are designed for various levels of complexity – both for children and beginners, both for experienced skiers. Each path is prepared with the aid of generators of artificial snow, making the ski season longer and trails more qualitative and pleasant for skiing.
Today, four high-class hotel, built according to european standards operating on the territory of the complex and is equipped with everything you need for active recreation. In the warm summer months, the complex is alive with activities such as horse riding, quad biking, paintball, or simply hide from the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy the wonderful mountain scenery.