Sight
Naftalan, Azerbaijan
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Naftalan is a health tourism hub in Azerbaijan, renowned for its naphthenic oil baths. Visitors come to soak in the dark, viscous crude oil, which is said to alleviate conditions like psoriasis, eczema, and arthritis. The town offers several sanatoriums where guests can undergo treatment, relax, and explore the surrounding landscape. The experience is distinctive due to the oil's rarity and the specialized medical supervision provided.
Don't miss
- Immerse in a therapeutic Naftalan oil bath at a local sanatorium
- Visit the Naftalan Museum to learn about the town's oil history
- Stroll through the Naftalan Park for a relaxing break
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Naftalan, Azerbaijan
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inBaku Gobustan and Absheron Tour+Free Haydar Aliyev Center Ticket4.8★ · 157 travelers7-8 hoursFree cancellationFrom$12 per personSee dates →
Best full dayGobustan and Absheron tour4.9★ · 1,317 travelers8-9 hoursFree cancellationFrom$14 per personSee dates →
Private & flexiblePrivate Transfer from Baku Airport to Azerbaijan.5★ · 18 travelers~1 hourFree cancellationFrom$17 per personSee dates →More attractions in Naftalan
