Have you ever heard about Guba? This splendid place situated right into the majestic Caucasus Mountains is the perfect destination for ecotourism and outdoor adventures!
Situated in the north-eastern area of Azerbaijan, the district of Guba (sometimes also spelled Quba) is characterized by picturesque mountain villages, diverse communities, and a bunch of hiking and ecotourism opportunities. Each village is unique and appears like an open-air museum. The largest one is the medieval mountainous village of Khinalig, which is currently included in the tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Even the city of Guba itself is a popular tourist attraction. Founded in the IV century, today it is mainly famous for its ancient mosques, intriguing culinary secrets, and fine handmade carpets.
Thanks to its diversified tourist offer, Guba attracts each year international tourists with very different interests. Since a long time, the area is visited by ethno-tourists, culinary tourists, outdoor adventurers, ecotourists, and hikers. But Guba is becoming more and more appealing to another type of customers: golf players!
1. Guba’s National Golf Club
Although Azerbaijan is quite a new spot on the golf map, its future in this area appears bright. Thanks to its green fields and unspoiled nature, Guba is the perfect setting to play golf. Located in the foothills of the Caucasus Mountains and designed by Jon Hunt from International Golf Design, Guba’s National Golf Club is an amazing Scottish style golf club away from the city noise.
Guba’s National Golf Club was the first course to open in Azerbaijan. It features an 18-hole course in a 75-ha area with plenty of thrills, challenges and breathtaking landscapes. During the summer of 2014 – less than two months after its official opening – the club hosted the Azerbaijan Challenge Open, the country’s first professional tournament.
Thanks to the numerous facilities and services, Guba’s Golf Club has everything necessary to ensure its guests an unforgettable experience. The club features a purpose-built clubhouse with luxurious locker rooms, a golf store, and fine restaurants. But what makes this golf course truly unique is its charming surrounding landscape, characterized by the idyllic Caucasian countryside and mountain views. The course is easily accessible and offers unique opportunities for both professional golf players and beginners!
2. Quba Palace Hotel
Quba Palace is a luxurious five-star hotel with 212 rooms and 26 villas encapsulated in a magical natural setting with forests, lakes, mountains and a unique atmosphere of relaxation. Located in close proximity to Guba’s National Golf Club and only 7 km from the center of Guba, Quba Palace Hotel is the perfect accommodation for a golf vacation! Indeed, it is the first and only hotel of the country located above the National Golf course. The hotel offers a plethora of exclusive services, including conferences and events venues, a heliport, a spa complex, a fitness center, a beauty salon, fine restaurants (including a seafood restaurant and a steakhouse), a fishing area, a trapshooting area, tennis courts, football fields, volleyball and basketball courts, and more.
What are you waiting for? Plan your trip to Azerbaijan and make sure to include Guba into your itinerary!
