GlobalSpa
08-Jul-2020
Immerse yourself in traditional Azerbaijani wellness experiences to recharge your mind, body, and soul with Azerbaijan’s natural resources, gentle climate, uber-luxe spas and hammams plenty.
Known as the healing hub of the region, Azerbaijan is famous for its unique history and culture as well as health and wellness offerings. From healing resorts to medicinal muds, curative oils and soothing salt caves, here you can fluently combine an amazing adrenaline-driven holiday with world-class wellness treatments.
Experience the rising spa and wellness offerings for yourself at Azerbaijan’s most splendid cities, unique in their own charm and facilities:
1.) NAFTALAN
As the only healing naphthalene oil field in the world, Naftalan is a unique resort town world-renowned for its unique healing therapies, especially its crude oil treatments.
What makes it unique: The rare Naftalan oil here harbours anaesthetic, antiinflammatory, antiseptic, antihistamine and vasodilator properties that can be used to treat over 70 diseases.
You must visit: the Chinar Hotel & SPA
Chinar Hotel & SPA is a 5-star health resort with its very own polyclinic specialising in medical examinations and therapeutic programmes centred around balneotherapy, therapeutic showers, physical activity and individual dieting regimes.
Garabag Resort & SPA
Surrounded by lush gardens, Garabag Resort & SPA is home to a wide range of treatments that not only use Naftalan oil, but also aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, as well as anti-stress and detox programmes.
2.) GABALA
Gabala is one of Azerbaijan’s foremost resort towns. It builds on a beautiful landscape and a plethora of activities including quad biking, skiing, hiking, skating, horse rides, as well as sightseeing scenic mountains.
What makes it unique: The city is home to the Yengija and Gamarvan thermal springs extremely rich in therapeutic value.
You must visit: the Qafqaz Thermal & Spa Hotel Gabala
Built right on top of a therapeutic water source, the Qafqaz Thermal & Spa Hotel Gabala offers naphthalene oil therapy procedures that have been used for generations to help cure dermatological, neurological, gynaecological, urological, ENT, and cardiovascular issues.
3.) LANKARAN
Bordered by the Caspian Sea and the lush Talysh Mountains, Lankaran is the perfect place to discover the diversity of Azerbaijan - curative black sands of Caspian-lapped beaches to aromatic tea and citrus fruits.
What makes it unique: The Istisu water found here is packed with useful microelements and ions that help treat a wide range of aches and pains, disorders and diseases related to the nervous system, skin, muscles and bones, breathing, diabetes, and digestion.
You must visit: the Lankaran Springs Wellness Resort
Located on a site popular for its unique healing hot springs, the newly built health and wellness resort promises to be one of the world’s leading balneological resorts. Guests are offered a wide range of thermal procedures prescribed by highly qualified doctors and can also enjoy delicious local and foreign cuisines at the main restaurant.
4.) SHEKI
A true travel gem in Azerbaijan, Sheki is included on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. Exclusive and enhanced, the city’s an underrated getaway.
What makes it unique: Hiking here during summers takes you from photogenic ramparts of the city to amazing viewpoints and spectacular waterfalls.
You must visit: the Markhal Resort & Spa Hotel
The 5-star Markhal Resort & Spa Hotel houses a special Wellness and Spa Centre, including salt and sand rooms. The amber room, embellished with natural Baltic amber, is said to infuse its guests with positive energy to treat ailments such as cardiovascular diseases, joint problems, and the central nervous system.
5.) QALAALTI
Located 122 km from Baku, Qalaalti is a small village on the border of the Siyazan and Shabran regions and is considered as one of the most authentic health resorts in Azerbaijan.
What makes it unique: Stretching across the foothills of the Caucasus Mountains at a height of 1,000 m above sea level, it’s a place of special beauty with crystal-clear air of the sea and hills.
You must visit: Qalaalti Hotel & Spa
Home to Chirag - its very own modern medical spa centre - the Qalaalti Hotel & SPA is a medical and recreational complex with a unique architectural twist. Here visitors can undergo various balneo procedures such as circular and underwater shower massage, Galvan bath, scented pearl bath with chromotherapy, and dry carbonic baths among many more.
6.) NAKHCHIVAN
Not very far from the capital of Baku, Nakhchivan is a hidden gem nestled in Azerbaijan’s enclave of mountains and monuments.
What makes it unique: The towns and cities of this region stand out for their historical and artistic values. Ancient sites and quaint villages nestled in scenic valleys here are inimitable.
You must visit: the Salt caves at Duzdag
One must delve into the natural salt caves found in Duzdag where the underground tunnels have been converted into a leading therapy centre - welcoming guests with a wonderful team of physicians and physiotherapists wielding wonders on aging skin, asthma, allergic reactions and respiratory problems.
Where eastern traditions meet western technology, experience Azerbaijan through a new lens of seeking wellness.
Stay safe and stay healthy!
