Guba or Gabala?
Our requests and statistics show that many visitors are
having a limited time while visiting Azerbaijan. Therefore, they are not able
to explore all regions of Azerbaijan and they have to make a choice. One of the
most important question for them is: Guba or Gabala?
Here we will compare both destinations based on different
categories.
Here we will make comparison of both destinations:
1)
General Prices
2)
Stop overs on the way
3)
Road Conditions (IMPORTANT NOTES!) and
alternative transport
4)
Heritage Sites
5)
Main Touristic Attractions
6)
Accommodation Options
General Prices:
In general, Gabala
can be considered as more expensive destination. Not only hotels, also
restaurants are more expensive in Gabala. Hence, we can tell that Gabala is more expensive in Summer, in terms
of general rates, especially in summer. Guba, however, is getting more popular
because of Shahdag Ski Resort in Winter period. The restaurants and hotels in
Shahdag area are having double rates
Stop Overs on the road
For those who is going to Gabala with a car, they can have several
stop-overs:
1)
Diri baba Mousaleum (Maraza)
2)
Shamakhi Juma Mosque (Shamakhi)
3)
Maysari Wineyard and Abgora Restaurant (Shamakhi)
4)
Alpaca Farm (Shamakhi)
5)
Nohoor Lake (Gabala)
6)
Seven Beauties (Yeddi Gozel) Waterfall
However, on the way to
Guba, you may have 2 stop overs:
1)
Candy Cane Mountains
2)
Beshbarmag Mountain
Road Conditions:
Already 2 years, the main road to Gabala is under
construction. Currently, the distance from Baku to Gabala is 220 km, while distance
Baku to Guba is 170 KM. however, as the main road to Gabala is under
construction, it becomes extra 70 KM, which means total 290 KM. it makes it very difficult to make a day trip
to Gabala. However, you can have a day trip to Guba.
Visitors can also have the chance of enjoying unforgettable train
experience to Gabala. If you are willing to travel to Gabala, check out our Baku
to Gabala Train blog and Gabala tours by train options.
On the other side, there is no train option for Guba, Gusar
and Shahdag regions. You need to book private transfers. Click here for
transfer rates.
Heritage Sites
Both of the regions has an advantage of unique experiences!
While going to Gabala, on the way, you can turn to Lahij Village. In 2015, Copper
craftsmanship of Lahij has been included by UNESCO into the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of
Humanity. While visiting Lahij, you will yourself in middle ages.
After Guba, people can visit Khinalig village, which is on the top of mountains, 2180 meters
above sea level. The mysterious village has their own language and culture. The
nature is astonishing. The village and its surrounding "Köç Yolu" Transhumance
Route landscape were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site
during the 45th UNESCO World Heritage Committee.
Main Touristic
Attractions:
Gabala is a well-developed touristic place where many
artificial attractions available.
Main places to visit in Gabala includes:
·
Nohoor Lake
·
7 beauties waterfall
·
Gabala teleferik (ropeline)
·
Tufandag Ski Resort
·
Gabala Shooting Club
·
Gabaland Amusement Park
In Guba, you have a good nature, however, region is a bit
of poor in terms of other touristic activities.
Accommodation Options
Both of the regions are providing wide range of hotel and
private home options. You can stay 5 star luxury Gabala Tufandag or Gabala
Riverside hotel. In Guba, you can enjoy your trip at 5 star luxury Quba Palace
hotel. Main recommended place of stays:
Main Gabala Hotels:
·
Gabala Yengice Thermal hotel
·
Gabala Garden hotel
·
Gabala yeddi gozel hotel
·
Gabala Tufandag Mountain Resort Hotel
·
Nohur Hotel Gabala
·
Gabala Qoruq Hotel
·
Gabala Tufandag City hotel
·
Gabala Resort Hotel
·
Qafqaz Riverside Hotel
·
Gabala Yengice Thermal hotel
Quba Hotels:
·
Quba Palace hotel
·
Macara Lake Park Hotel
·
Arena Grand Hotel
·
Arena Sport Hotel
·
Alma Bagi hotel and villas
·
Quba Vadi Chalet hotel
Qusar hotels (Qusar
city centre is only 14 KM from Guba)
·
Park Qusar hotel and villas
·
Shahdag hotel and spa
·
Park Chalet hotel
·
Pik Palace hotel
·
Zirve hotel
·
Hill Park hotel
·
Ilk Inn hotel
·
Ahval hotel
