One of the best vacation spots on the Caspian Sea, it is famous for its good beaches, mild climate and comfortable hotels. Why do tourists love Bilgah? Learn about the best hotels, local beaches and spa treatments at the resort.
About the resort
The seaside village 30 km north of Baku is one of the most visited on the Absheron Peninsula. "Bilgah" is translated into Russian as "swampy place". The resort got this name because of the curative mud. In summer, many tourists from Azerbaijan and abroad come to the local beach. The sanatorium "Bilgah" welcomes tourists all year round.
There is a Khanum Leyla mosque in the village. According to reviews, excursions to Old Baku, to the beach resort of Shikhovo and to the temple complex of fire worshipers in the village of Surakhani are popular among tourists from Bilg.
Top hotels in Bilgah
Vacationers can stay in sanatoriums, guest houses, villas and luxury hotels. See accommodation in Bilgah on Bucking.
The best hotels in the resort of Bilgah, according to tourists' reviews:
Summer Home Just Second Floor is a two-storey holiday home next to the sea that can accommodate 6 guests. There is a children's playground on site. In high season, rent costs from 5000 rubles per day.
Bilgah Beach 5 * is a modern stylish hotel with a private beach and two swimming pools. A double room costs from 9300 rubles.
Sea Breeze White Villas 5 * is a resort complex of designer villas with a swimming pool and a fitness center. A double room with breakfast costs from 13,300 rubles.
If you are planning to visit Baku, then see where it is better to stay in the center.
Sanatorium "Bilgah"
The popular sanatorium Bilgah is located in a green park to the north of the village. Many tourists choose it as an alternative to hotels and guest houses. Prices for accommodation in a sanatorium start at 2600 rubles per day. You will live in a comfortable room, eat in the dining room and take care of your health under the guidance of professional doctors.
The sanatorium in Bilgah in Azerbaijan specializes in cardiology. Doctors help everyone who suffers from hypertension, coronary heart disease, rheumatism and chronic heart failure. In addition, the sanatorium accepts patients with endocrine ailments, diabetes mellitus, diseases of the genitourinary system, gastrointestinal tract and gynecological diseases.
In addition to medications and physiotherapy, physical activity, swimming in the sea, balneotherapy, diet therapy and climatotherapy are used in Bilgah. On the territory of the medical institution there is a swimming pool, a fitness room, a pump room with mineral water, billiards and a tennis court.
Book a room at a sanatorium or search for a tour.
If you are planning to visit Baku, then see where it is better to stay in the center.
Beaches in Bilgah
The sandy coast near the resort village stretches for almost a kilometer and is divided into several sections. There are several cafes on the shore where you can have a delicious lunch or a snack. Lifeguards work on the coast from May to October, and they do not allow tourists to swim behind the restrictive buoys. Bilgah is crowded during high season. If you want to get a good seat, come early!
The best is the free beach of the Bilgah cardiological sanatorium. It is covered with fine, clean sand and is equipped with sun loungers, straw umbrellas, toilets and changing cabins. The Caspian Sea is shallow here, so parents with small children like to relax on the sanatorium beach.
Tourists jokingly call another free section of the beach of Bilgah resort "the sea of summer residents". Almost immediately, it becomes deep near the coast, and there are waves in the Caspian. Those who cannot swim try to stay away from this beach. But the "sea of summer residents" is loved by fans of surfing and kiting.
The third beach of the resort has a length of 300 m. It is paid and is located near the Bilgah Beach 5 * hotel, a water park, a spa center, sports grounds and night discos. It's shallow here - it's very convenient for children! The beach is covered with a mixture of coquina and sand, and because of this, the sea water is especially clear. There are filters on the shore that purify all the water flowing into the sea from the village.
The Bilgah resort in Azerbaijan has a dry and mild climate. The tourist season runs from April to the end of October. They start swimming in the Caspian when the sea water warms up to + 20 ° С - in May. June and September are considered the most convenient time for families with children.
It is hot in the resort in July and August. During the day, the thermometer does not drop below + 30 ° С, and the water in the sea is warmed up to +26 ... + 28 ° С. Despite the hot weather, the largest number of tourists come to Bilgah during the summer months.
Of course it's worth it! The generous southern sun, good beaches and the warm Caspian Sea attract families with children, elderly tourists, beach lovers, young people and everyone who wants to improve their health to the Bilgah village in Azerbaijan. Fans of excursions go to Baku and the surrounding villages, where ancient mosques, fortresses have been preserved, and there are interesting museums. There are enough amenities in Bilgah, but housing prices are above average.
