Getting There
You can only reach Shorabad by taxi or private car.
What to Expect
If you are into water sports and you’re no stranger to kitesurfing, it is worth visiting the resort in the village of Shorabad, near Baku. This is Azerbaijan’s first kitesurfing center where you’ll truly be able to appreciate the strength of Baku’s infamous winds. The center offers kites and boards to buy or rent together with all the necessary accessories. Right now, there is no coaches, that’s why only experienced surfers can come and enjoy kitesurfing. And even if you don’t want to surf, the contemporary beach club and restaurant, which serves up delicious international dishes, make this a prime place to relax beside the Caspian.
In addition, the Shorabad settlement has an ancient bath from the 17th century, Ovdan and Shorabad Juma mosques from the era of Shah Abbas.
History
Shorabad (also, Mikhailabad, Shuraabad, Sovetabad, and Soviet Abad) is a village and municipality in the Khizi Rayon of Azerbaijan. It has a population of 2,232. The municipality consists of the villages of Şuraabad, Yaşma, and Türkoba.
Shorabad settlement has an ancient history. According to historians and older people, the history of Shorabad settlement dates back to the 12th century. There are 5 ancient cemeteries in the settlement. Many tombs and stone inscriptions in these cemeteries have survived to modern times.
Facilities Available
- Blueplanet Kite Beach
- Ovdan of Shah Abbas
- Shuraabad Hamam (XVII century)
- Juma Mosque
