Türkmenbaşy, Port city on the Caspian Sea in Turkmenistan.
Türkmenbaşy is a port city on the Caspian Sea coast with multiple docks, terminals, and maritime facilities serving regional trade. The settlement uses its waterfront location to handle cargo and passenger movement across the sea.
The settlement was formerly called Krasnovodsk during Soviet times and received its current name in 1993. This renaming reflected Turkmenistan's transition to independence following the Soviet Union's collapse.
The city maintains traditional Turkmen markets where local artisans sell handmade carpets and textiles. These markets serve as gathering places where visitors encounter the everyday craft traditions of the region.
Travelers arrive at the city through the international seaport terminal, which operates regular ferry connections to neighboring countries. Planning a sea journey to this location requires advance preparation.
The Awaza district along the coast features modern resorts and leisure facilities spread across an extended stretch of waterfront. This entertainment zone contrasts sharply with the older port infrastructure elsewhere in the city.
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