Nabran
A forested seaside resort on the north shore of the Caspian, with sandy beaches backed by oak woods, a summer stop for swimming on a trip to Quba.
Nabran is in Khachmaz District, close to the Russian Dagestan border, about 50 km from Quba. It is one of Azerbaijan’s most popular Caspian seaside resorts. Unlike the beaches near Baku, the sand here is backed by dense Yalama oak forest, where summer brings plenty of resorts, wooden cabins and barbecue restaurants, and Baku families often stay for a full week. The sea is shallow, making it good for family swimming. July and August are busy and lively, and resort prices rise, so book ahead. Getting there: about 1 hour by car from Quba or Khachmaz. Baku also has direct summer buses and trains to Yalama. Outside the peak season, most facilities close.
Opening hours
All day; resort operates in summer
Nearby sights
- Red Settlement (Qırmızı Qəsəbə)
- Mountain Jews Museum
- Juma Mosque, Quba
- Quba Genocide Memorial Complex
- Gachrash Forest
- Tengi Canyon
- Afurja Waterfall
- Shahdag Mountain Resort