Travel from Heyran Road to Astara the Caspian Sea Beach_(Border of Iran and Azerbaijan)_(Tourist)

Travel from Heyran Road to Astara the Caspian Sea Beach_(Border of Iran and Azerbaijan)_(Tourist)

The city of Astara is located northwest of Gilan Province and borders the Caspian Sea in the east, the city of Astara in the Republic of Azerbaijan in the north, Ardabil in the west and the city of Talesh in the south. Astara has humid subtropical climate, experiencing hot, humid summers and cold, wet winters.

There are only a few references to Astara in historical documents, indicating that unlike today, the city was not an important center of trade until the Safavid era (1501–1736). Astara flourished after the Treaty of Gulistan was signed between the Russian and Persian empires in 1811. Under this treaty Astra was divided into two parts and the Aras River became the border between the Russian and Persian empires.

Astara’s main historical attraction is the Ilkhanid era (1256–1335) Sheikh Taj Al-din Mahmud Khivi Mausoleum. Sheikh Taj Al-din was a renowned Sufi master who was believed to work miracles. Locals consider his mausoleum a sacred place.

The city’s other historical attraction is the 2,000-year-old Shindan Fortress in the Heyran region which dates back to the pre-Islamic era and once held a Zoroastrian Fire Temple. In the Safavid era, this fortress, which is located at an altitude of 1,850 meters above sea level, became a rebel stronghold.

There are a number of natural attractions around the city most famously the cloaked-in-mist Heyran Pass, Bibi Yanlou Forest Park which is part of the millions-of-years-old Caspian Hyrcanian mixed forests, the 105-meter Laton Waterfall and Kuteh Kumeh Thermal Spring which its water is said to alleviate joint pain. Lisar Protected Area, Estil Wetland and Abbasabad Wetland are three birdwatching destination near Astara.

Astara is one of Iran’s fishing and farming cities. The city has a lively market which has expanded over the years to include 1,200 shops where goods imported from neighboring countries as well as local productions are sold.

Astara has various attractions and is considered a major tourist destination for Iranians and foreigners, especially those from the Caucasus. The city has a selection of beaches and is near to a Temperate rainforest. Annually over six million Iranians, and six hundred thousand foreigners visit the city. The most popular beaches in this city are Shariati park and sadaf beach. Shariati beach park is located in the city, and Sadaf beach is 7 kilometers far from Astara city.

The Caspian Sea or Darya-ye Khazar (more commonly in Iran), is the largest lake in the world and it doesn’t have any way to any ocean. Because of the Caspian Sea, north of Iran is one of the most touristic parts of the country and every year, millions of people visit this region. You can visit the southern coasts of this sea in the north of Iran in three provinces of Gilan, Mazandaran, and Golestan.

About the Caspian Sea

With more than 600 thousand square kilometers, the Caspian Sea is not actually a sea! It’s the largest inland body of water in the world and inbounded by Iran, Azerbaijan, Russia, Turkmenistan, and Kazakhstan. The northern coastal cities in Iran cover 740 Kilometers of the Caspian Sea. This sea has semi-salty water, and there is no shark so you can safely swim in it (only in the specified areas of course).

What to Do in Caspian Sea Coasts

You can do a lot of fun things while you are by the sea. There are a lot of coastal cities in Iran and some of them developed recreational areas beside the sea. You can enjoy the beautiful sea, boat riding, horse riding, and other aqua tourism activities like Jet Ski.

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