Many Russians prefer to relax on the Black or Azov Sea, underestimating all the delights of the Caspian. Geographers call it a lake, since the reservoir has no connection with the world's oceans. But all the other benefits of sea water, this sea has retained.
Access to the Caspian Sea have:
- Russia;
- Turkmenistan;
- Azerbaijan;
- Kazakhstan;
- Iran and others.
Rest in Astrakhan
Fishermen prefer to gather here. The thing is that in this place there is a huge variety of fish species. Therefore, avid fishermen come here in groups and one by one.
Travel agencies actively use this feature of the place and offer fishing tours for two or more people. For example, in 2018, coming together for 4 days costs about 40,000 rubles. The amount includes accommodation, meals, boat rental, services of an accompanying person, cutting the catch, freezing, tackle. These tours are offered all year round.
For those who do not like to relax in an organized way, there is an opportunity to independently arrange their leisure time. It will be much cheaper.For example, living together in a house with meals per day will cost 2000 rubles. You can rent a boat with a huntsman. It will cost depending on the size of the group from 1,300 to 3,000 rubles. Renting a boat without a helmsman will cost 1,500 rubles.
If you choose rooms in local hotels, it will cost 600 rubles per person per day. A snack in a cafe costs from 200 rubles. The private sector will offer a room for several people at a price of 1000 rubles.
On the Caspian from Dagestan
The stunning landscape combines a mountain view and rolling azure-blue waves. A beach holiday here is perfectly combined with recreation at the balneological resorts. For this, local mud and healing waters are used. Here you can find cheap accommodation. Double room will cost only 1000 rubles. The whole family is better to relax in the cities of Kaspiysk and Izberbash. Here, the water warms up perfectly and the rest with the child will be the safest.
Holidays in Kalmykia
Rest in Kalmykia in the Caspian zone offers tourists fishing, the contemplation of lotuses, sandy beaches and swimming in the salty waves. For this you need to visit the town of Lagan, which is located on the Caspian lowland. From the sea it is separated by a channel of 10 kilometers.
An interesting fact: Buddhism is practiced in Kalmykia and here you can see a large number of religious structures, which are not typical of the traditional Russian religion.
Most often, tourists stay in one of the three most famous local hotels: Alyonushka, Ulan Zlata or Bulgun. Food here is quite familiar to Russians and Europeans, but you can easily find places where national dishes are deliciously prepared.
Azerbaijan for lovers of the Caspian Sea
Azerbaijan offers tourists a well-developed service. Baku is actively frustrated, supplemented by skyscrapers and modern structures. For guests of the country will be entertaining excursions to the sights:
- Baku acropolis;
- Maiden's Tower;
- Caravanserai;
- Shirvan Shahs Palace.
Absheron Peninsula is also a popular tourist destination. Here, along with a beach holiday, you can get effective treatment at spa resorts.
To settle in a guest house in Baku will cost about 700 rubles. The closer to the coast, the more expensive the accommodation will be. A room with the same conditions on the bank costs about 1,500 rubles. In the mountains of the Eastern Caucasus, you can live for just 600 rubles per person.
Rest in Kazakhstan
On the eastern shore of the Caspian Sea resort infrastructure is not so developed. Nevertheless, thousands of tourists come to the city of Aktau every year. There are cozy modern hotels on the first coastline with cozy private beaches. Accommodation in them will cost an average of 2500 rubles. Most often, local residents take a rest here, but Russian connoisseurs of local color also do not spare time and money for a trip to Aktau.
Turkmenistan as a Caspian resort
Unfortunately, Turkmenistan cannot boast of developed beach tourism. Most tourists come here for cultural enrichment and historical knowledge. The ancient cities keep countless secrets of the past and fascinate the eyes with unusual ancient beauty. Special attention deserves the ancient Merv.
Beach resorts are represented by the Avaza tourist complex. It is located in the city of Turkmenbashi. Mostly locals and citizens of Turkmenistan rest here. Book a room here only during a personal visit, which creates some problems for residents of other countries.
Holidays in the Caspian Sea 2018: prices in the private sector of Astrakhan
As usual, the most budget accommodation offers the private sector. Hundreds of rooms can be rented around the Caspian Sea. It is only necessary to discuss with the owners all the nuances and explore the future place of residence.
In Astrakhan on Savushkina Street there is an excellent private hotel with 15 rooms. Accommodation here costs from 1000 to 3500 rubles. The price includes breakfast, the possibility of using baths and saunas.
In the village of Samosdelka Kamyzyaksky district there is a guest house with 4 rooms.Accommodation here costs 1300 - 4950 rubles per day. The beach is located 2 kilometers from the house. It features a communal kitchen, parking and much more.
In the village of Jean-Aul Astrakhan region is a tourist complex with 25 rooms. Accommodation here will cost 2000-8600 rubles. Tourists can use the pool, restaurant, green area, parking.
Hostel on Mikhail Aladyin street offers 6 rooms for guests. Price varies by season. It includes breakfast, use of the shared kitchen, parking and other amenities.
A private mini-hotel on Kirov Street invites travelers to stay in one of its 4 rooms. Accommodation here costs about 2000 rubles. The price includes breakfast. To the beach will have to overcome 1 kilometer. It offers guarded parking.
At Astrakhan Airport there is a mini-hotel with only 3 rooms. Price varies depending on workload and seasonality. Guests can use the sauna and parking.
These and many other private mini-hotels are ready to offer their guests a high level of service and the most comfortable conditions.
