Things to Do in Gabala: Top 8 Activities Not to Miss

Gabala is a particular city in Azerbaijan some 225 kilometers away from Baku, with wonderful landscapes, interesting buildings, and a lot of fun places to see. A good city for families and adventure lovers alike, the weather is nice during spring and fall seasons-very hot in summer and quite cold during winter. People just come to enjoy nature, yummy food, and sporting activities here.

Top 8 Things to Do in Gabala:- 

1. Skiing in Tufandag Mountain Resort

Tufandag Mountain Resort is good for skiing and snowboarding in winter. It is located 4 km from Gabala's city center. The resort has 14 km of ski trails with 10 different slopes for all categories of difficulty. On the top of this mountain, the most luxurious hotels and resorts are built.

2. Visiting Nohur Lake

Nohur Lake is a quiet and serene place embraced by green forests and mountains. It's great for fishing, paddling boats, horseback riding, or even just relaxing over a cup of tea while enjoying the view. Swimming is not allowed in this lake, yet it is worth visiting to catch your breath.

3. Visiting the Waterfall of Yeddi Gozel

Yeddi Gozel, also known as the Seven Beauties Waterfall, is one of the most popular attractions in Gabala. This is a seven-stage waterfall, and you can climb stairs to see all the stages. At the top, there is a restaurant and a teahouse, making it well worth the climb.

4. Gabaland Amusement Park

Gabaland is the biggest amusement park in Azerbaijan, which offers extreme and family-friendly rides, including roller coasters, bumper cars, water slides, and carousels. You can also enjoy pedal boating and horse riding.

5. Chukhur Gabala tour

History buffs should come to see the Chukhur Gabala-15 km southwestern from Gabala-already in the 4th century BC building remains of ancient walled town, remains of constructions, medieval water-supply system, coins, ceramics, burial places were found here; a museum presents the history of an area too.

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6. Visiting the Gabala Archaeological Center

The Gabala Archaeological Center reflects parts of the history in exhibits, starting from items in an excavated condition for the city and a pottery mill, old-era coins, means, and elements that had application by human kind a long long time ago.

7. Visiting Essenso Lavender Field

The beauty of the Essenso Lavender Field is so striking, especially in the time of full bloom of flowers. A walk through those purple fragrance fields and stunning photos are a must.

8. Relaxing at Heydar Aliyev Park

Heydar Aliyev Park is a nice green park in Gabala, ideal for quiet walks, picnics, or simply to enjoy the outdoors. The park is well-kept and has a very decent atmosphere inside.

Conclusion

Gabala city is a hub of entertaining activities and beautiful places to visit. It holds a variety of adventure sports, history, and relaxation in nature-one can get all these experiences within Things to Do in Gabala. So, plan a visit to this lovely city.

FAQs

Q: When is the best time to visit Gabala?

A: The best time to go to Gabala is during the spring and autumn seasons when weather conditions are pleasant.

Q: Is Gabala good for family vacations?

A: There are plenty of family-friendly places to visit in Gabala: Gabaland Amusement Park and Nohur Lake.

Q: Gabala, can any historical sites be visited?

A: Chukhur Gabala and the Gabala Archaeological Center are good places to see in order to learn about the city's history.

Q: I want to ask if it's possible to practice winter sports in Gabala. 

A: Oh, of course! It's possible to ski or do snowboarding at Tufandag Mountain Resort in winter. 

Q: Are there any natural attractions in Gabala? 

A: Yes, nature attractions such as Nohur Lake and Yeddi Gozel Waterfall are awesomely breathtaking and quiet places.