About Guba
Azerbaijan's carpet capital — famous hand-woven carpets, apple orchards, the mountain village of Khinalig (one of the world's oldest settlements), and gateway to the Shahdag ski resort.
Guba (also spelled Quba) is a charming mountain town in northern Azerbaijan known for its centuries-old carpet-weaving tradition, vast apple orchards, and proximity to two remarkable destinations: Khinalig — a remote mountain village at 2,350m that is one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited settlements — and Shahdag National Park with its modern ski resort. The town itself features the unique Red Settlement (Krasnaya Sloboda), one of the world's largest mountain Jewish communities.
Highlights
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Khinalig Village
One of the world's oldest settlements at 2,350m — 5,000 years of continuous habi…
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Carpet Weaving
Centuries-old carpet tradition — watch artisans weave and buy authentic pieces.
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Shahdag Ski Resort
Modern ski resort in the Caucasus — skiing, snowboarding, and summer hiking.
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Apple Orchards
Famous for apple orchards — visit in spring for blossoms or autumn for harvest.
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Travel Tips
Key Facts
- Timezone
- Asia/Baku
- Currency
- AZN (Azerbaijani Manat)
📅 Best Time to Visit
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Best months to visit: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
✈️ Travel Information — Guba
Everything you need to know before you go
Climate: Mountain continental — cool summers, cold snowy winters
Monthly Temperatures
Safe
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AZN
Azerbaijani Manat
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₼
Symbol
⚡
220
Voltage
〰️
50
Frequency
Widely Spoken
Russian, Lezgin
🏛️ Top Attractions in Guba
2 attractions
Cultural
Khinalig Village
UNESCO-listed ancient village at 2,350m — one of the world's oldest continuously…
Cultural
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Red Settlement (Krasnaya Sloboda)
Unique settlement across the river — one of the world's largest mountain Jewish …
🏨 Where to Stay in Guba
1 accommodation
Resort
$$$$
Rixos Quba Azerbaijan
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Guba outskirts
Luxury resort by Turkish Rixos chain. Indoor/outdoor pools, spa, kids'…
🍽️ Where to Eat in Guba
1 dining spot
Restaurant
$
Shahdag Restaurant
Azerbaijani · Indoor
Halal
Local restaurant with mountain lamb dishes, fresh bread, and Guba apple desserts…
🛍️ Shopping in Guba
1 shopping destination
🛒 Market
Guba Carpet Workshops
Daily 9 AM-5 PM
Visit carpet weaving workshops and buy authentic hand-woven Guba carpets directly from art…
🚌 Getting Around Guba
🚇 Public Transport
🚕 Taxi & Rideshare
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Guba & Khinalig Tour
Full-day from Baku: carpets, Red Settlement, Khinalig villag…
From AED 99
ℹ️ Practical Information — Guba
Modest. Conservative rural area.: Muslim area. Halal default.
English
Local
Pronunciation
Salam
Sa-lam
📅 When to Visit Guba
Peak Season
Shoulder Season
Off-Peak
🏆 Best Months:
🥇 Apr
🥈 Jun
🥉 Mar
Jan
🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 10° / 0°
🌧️ 8d
$
🎆 New Year
Feb
🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 10° / 0°
🌧️ 8d
$
🛍️ Dubai Shopping Festival
Mar
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🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 20° / 10°
🌧️ 5d
$
🌙 Ramadan (approx.)
Apr
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🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 20° / 10°
🌧️ 5d
$
🎉 Eid al-Fitr (approx.)
📚 Spring Break
May
🟡 Shoulder Season
🌡️ 20° / 10°
🌧️ 5d
$$$
Jun
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🔴 Peak Season
🌡️ 30° / 20°
🌧️ 3d
$$$$$
🐑 Eid al-Adha (approx.)
☀️ Summer Holiday Starts
Jul
🔴 Peak Season
🌡️ 30° / 20°
🌧️ 3d
$$$$$
🎪 Dubai Summer Surprises
Aug
🔴 Peak Season
🌡️ 30° / 20°
🌧️ 3d
$$$$$
Sep
🟡 Shoulder Season
🌡️ 20° / 10°
🌧️ 5d
$$$
📚 School Year Starts
Oct
🟡 Shoulder Season
🌡️ 20° / 10°
🌧️ 5d
$$$
Nov
🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 20° / 10°
🌧️ 5d
$
🇦🇪 UAE National Day (Dec 2)
Dec
🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 10° / 0°
🌧️ 8d
$
🎄 Christmas & NYE
❄️ Winter Break
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