The Euronews TV Channel’s website has published an article headlined “Summer in Azerbaijan: Baku seaside, delectable cuisine and culture-packed festivities.”
The article reads: “From beach getaways to open-air music events in the capital, summer in Azerbaijan has something for everyone.
Wintery adventures on the Shahdag peaks and Autumn jazz festivals are among the top seasonal attractions, but summer in Azerbaijan is no less appealing.
Blessed by plentiful sunshine and average temperatures of 32ᐤ Celsius in the lowlands, Azerbaijan is the perfect alternative to a European summer city break. As the festival season hots up and rich cultural heritage dazzles at open-air events across the country, we uncover some of the best beaches, lively nightlife and cultural activities for a well-spent summer in Azerbaijan.
Festival season in Azerbaijan stretches well beyond the peak summer months. At the height of summer, immerse yourself in music at Dream Fest (July 23-28), before returning to the northeastern coastline for a variety of beach parties all summer long.
The real star of festival season, however, is surely Azerbaijani produce. Piled high in Baku’s colourful bazaars all year round, Azerbaijan’s fresh produce receives most fanfare throughout the summer and autumn months, with a variety of harvest festivals dedicated to specialty foods, including apple, pomegranate, hazelnut, peaches, apricots, feijoya, figs, grapes, persimmons, watermelon, melon and wine.
The capital city of Baku is a hive of summer activity, with an array of cultural institutions and tree-shaded parks complimented by open-air concerts and pulsating nightlife centred on the city’s coastal bars and rooftop terraces.
Start your tour of Baku amidst the ambient bustle of Fountain Square, then explore the city’s cultural institutions such as the Heydar Aliyev Centre and Azerbaijan Carpet Museum which face the shorefront. Beyond their world-class architectural designs, both are prized for their insightful displays of art and traditional heritage.