Astara, Azerbaijan


Astara is a city in and the capital of the Astara District of Azerbaijan. Astara is a short walk across the border from Astara, Iran.

Geography

Astara is located in Lankaran Lowland. The area is surrounded by Talysh Mountains in the west and Caspian Sea in the east. The district is famous for its dishes made of rare fish species from the Caspian Sea. The king of rare trees in the forests of Astara is iron tree.

Climate

Astara has a borderline humid subtropical and hot-summer mediterranean climate. Astara has cool, wet winters and warm, humid summers with lower precipitation. The annual precipitation of the city is one of the highest in Azerbaijan.

Attractions

Caspian Sea

The Caspian Sea is the world's largest inland body of water, variously classed as the world's largest lake or a full-fledged sea. It is an endorheic basin located between Europe and Asia, to the east of the Caucasus Mountains and to the west of the broad steppe of Central Asia. The sea has a surface area of and a volume of. It has a salinity of approximately 1.2%, about a third of the salinity of most seawater that is found in the region.

Astara TV Tower

As the demand for television broadcasting and telecommunication grew in the early 1980s, the Astara TV Tower was built. The television tower was uniquely designed, as its pinnacle is guyed to a horizontal cross-like steel structure.

Economy

Astara, a city in southern Azerbaijan nestled between the Caspian Sea and the Talysh Mountains, offers a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural richness, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and adventure seekers.
Astara in Azerbaijan is known for its coastline and beaches along the Caspian Sea, offering attractions like Hirkan National Park, Sym Waterfall, Yanar Bulag, Shi Waterfall, and Astara Boulevard.
Astara Boulevard oasis of seaside fun. This gem of a park spans a kilometre along the Caspian Sea, offering a delightful retreat to locals and visitors alike.
Located next to the Iranian border, Astara attracts numerous visitors from Iran, going to Azerbaijan to purchase goods and services that may not be as readily available in Iran.

Transport

Astara is currently served by a broad gauge railway only headed north. A standard gauge connection to the Iranian railway network along the shore of the Caspian Sea is planned. This break of gauge station is likely to be equipped with bogie exchange and SUW 2000 variable gauge axle track gauge changing facility.
The nearest Airport to Astara is Lankaran International Airport.

Notable people