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By Amina Nazarli

Summer is right around the corner and many are still deciding where to spend their summer vacation. Shahdag Winter-Summer Tourism Complex located in one of Azerbaijan’s most picturesque regions is certainly one option.

The Shahdag complex located 30 km north of the town of Gusar, stands 2,500 meters above sea level and serves as an outstanding getaway with its rich nature, fresh air, and beautiful climate, with temperatures ranging between minus 20-22 degrees Celsius in the winter and 20 degrees in summer.

One of the most advanced resorts in Azerbaijan, Shahdag announces the opening of the summer season and invites the country’s residents and tourists to have fun and enjoy the region’s marvelous nature.

Shahdag offers guests a seemingly endless list of thrilling sports and leisure activities all year round. The resort offers various sport and recreational activities for all patrons regardless of age.

At Shahdag, you have a chance to enjoy quads, mountain biking, bob-karting, orienteering, paintball, Segway tours, trotinett, and trekking.

Taking a mountain tour with one of complex’s tour guides will give you a chance to discover the hidden beauties of the mountains. A horseback riding expedition will fill your vacation with an invaluable experience.

Try booking a Nordic-style hiking expedition, led by a local guide, where the whole family can enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the Shahdag mountain region.

For a truly exhilarating and incomparable experience, the complex suggests you take advantage of its zipline. Not for the faint hearted, you will zoom down at speeds of up to 45mph from an initial height of 300 feet.

The Bouncy Castle, Adventure Park, and children’s quad biking will be hours of supervised fun for the younger members of the family.

In addition, musical picnics and other fun entertainment will also be organized on the weekends.

Preparations for the construction of the complex, which covers an area of 2,058 hectares, began in 2006. The Shahdag Winter and Summer Tourist Complex, is one of the most advanced construction projects not only in Azerbaijan, but also in the world.

Hotels such as “Zirva”, “Park Chalet”, “Gaya Residence”, and "PİK PALACE" meet modern international standards and are stylishly designed to ensure maximum comfort during your summer holiday.

There is a network of modern restaurants in the hotel, which offer guests tastes of Azerbaijani and world cuisines. The hotel is also equipped with gyms, pools, fitness and a luxurious spa.

Breathtakingly beautiful, a haven hidden from time, Shahdag is an experience not soon forgotten.

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Amina Nazarli is AzerNews’ staff journalist, follow her on Twitter: @amina_nazarli

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