Shirvan National Park

The 54,373-hectare protected area contains semi-desert landscapes with artificial channels, a semi-artificial lake, and several mud volcanoes below sea level.

The park emerged from the Shirvan State Reserve established in 1969, receiving national park status in 2003 to protect local flora and fauna.

The name Shirvan derives from the Persian word Shir, referring to lions that previously inhabited the Trans-Caucasus region before their extinction.

Visitors access the park through the Baku-Alat-Astara highway entrance, located 100 kilometers south of Baku, with basic accommodations near Flamingo Lake.

Three mud volcanoes in the park, including Bandovan Mountain, release liquid mud and oil instead of traditional volcanic lava.

Location: Salyan District

Inception: July 5, 2003

GPS coordinates: 39.54750,49.01556

Latest update: March 13, 2025 22:26