Sightseeing places in Astara List of attractions and entertainment + photos

Another enjoyable and memorable tourist destination can be the sights of Astara. Astara is one of the beautiful northern cities located in the north of Gilan province and in the heart of Talash. This dream city has not left anything short of natural beauty for tourists; From the silence of the sea and the greenness of the forest to the excitement of the rivers and the greatness of the mountains can be seen in this city. Astara has many attractions to see in the field of man-made art. Just walk in the streets of this city to see the most beautiful man-made architecture.

To travel to this beautiful city, no procrastination is allowed. Take a look at the calendar now and plan your travel and tourism in Astara on the date of the first holiday. We are also in this article from tourism magazine Fly TodayWe will accompany you on this memorable trip by introducing the best places to see in Astara.

Hiran’s neck A magnificent display of the misty nature of Astara

We will start the introduction of Astara attractions from Hiran Pass, the most beautiful northern road of Iran. You have probably heard the description of the beauty and glory of this road; A pass covered in thick clouds and fog that presents an amazing picture of natural beauty in front of the travelers.

This pass is surrounded by tall and green mountains on one side and a shallow valley on the other side. Through this valley, a roaring river named Aqchai passes, which will accompany you from the beginning of the path to the destination with its spectacular beauty. On the other side of the road, somewhere at the end of the valley, you can see the grazing of domestic animals, which has brought the pleasure of being in this pass to its peak. These are only a small part of the visual beauty of this pass. If you are lucky and the thick fog shadowing the road allows, you can witness more natural wonders of this pass.

• Address: Astara, located 34 km from Astara road towards Hiran Pass

Hiran cable car Flying above the clouds

As a child, did you always wish you had two wings to fly to watch the white clouds in the sky closely? By traveling to the sights of Astara and going to the Hiran cable car, you can make this childhood dream come true.

This cable car, which is located at the end of Hiran pass, has a height of 1730 meters and a length of 500 meters. The Hiran cable car overlooks the azure Caspian Sea and the enchanting views of the Hiran Pass from the east side, and the dense and green forests of Fandalo from the west side. By riding the Hiran cable car, you can move above the clouds and enjoy watching the colorful nature of Astara and the magnificent mountains of Azerbaijan.

Hiran cable car has a complete set of comfort and entertainment facilities in its heart. These services start from staying in the best hotel and serving food in the best restaurant and continue to the exciting experience of karting, zipline and sledding.

• Address: Astara, 40 km from Astara road towards Nemin, not reaching the tunnel, located in Haji Amir Vanebin area
• Visiting hours: every day from 8 am to 10 pm
• Entrance fee: 40 thousand tomans for normal cabin, 80 thousand tomans for special cabin, entrance fee for children under 10 years, 30 thousand tomans

International Steel Lagoon A host of moving trees and roots in water

Another one of the best tourist attractions of Astara, which is known by the rare birds of the Arctic and Central Europe, is the International Steel Lagoon. If you take the road from Talash and Rasht, you can visit this attractive and eye-catching sight 7 km from the city of Astara.

Steel International Lagoon has a unique and spectacular variety of natural landscapes in its heart; From the mountains and forests to the fields and fields around it, which creates a different atmosphere for tourists from traveling to the northern region. But this is not the only secret of the attraction and beauty of the lagoon; We should also mention its moving trees. These alder trees, whose roots are in the water, move with every wave. That’s why the steel lagoon is called the wetland of moving trees. Add high security, clean and pleasant weather and forest beauty to the list of descriptions of this pristine area.

• Address: 7 km from Astara city, on the side of Rasht road towards Astara

Darband village A spectacular paradise in the city of Astara

One of the most attractive parts of the trip to the northern region is the moment of sightseeing in its beautiful and original villages. This attraction can reach its peak when it comes to a pristine and unique village like Darband village. A pleasant and green village located in the refreshing foothills of Talash mountain range. The great advantage of this village is its proximity to the magical Steel Lagoon. At the same time, it displays a unique effect of the most beautiful rice fields in front of the tourists. Despite these two features, Darband village has become one of the most heavenly sights in Astara.

• Address: 10 kilometers southwest of Astara city, adjacent to the international steel lagoon

Lawton Falls Among the sights of Astara in summer

In Iran, there are many hiking trails that show interesting and spectacular views of nature for tourists. But it is rare to find a place like Lawton Falls that has several tourist attractions.

Lawton Falls is located in the western part of the city of Lundville and in the heart of a pristine and beautiful forest, full of apple, pear, walnut and hazelnut trees. The height of this waterfall, which is in the list of the highest waterfalls in Iran, is about 105 meters. The source of Lawton waterfall is the high mountains of Spinas and its end point is the Caspian Sea.

The beautiful trail leading to Lawton Falls is the first compelling reason to make a day trip to this waterfall. For travelers, there are two beautiful and dreamy routes to reach this waterfall. The first route passes through Ardabil province and Soha village, and the second route passes through Lundville city. If you are going to this dreamy waterfall from Gilan, Lundville city will be the starting point of your trip.

The second reason for traveling to this pristine area is the beautiful sound and image of the waterfall itself; A four-season waterfall that has provided ideal conditions for tourists with its flowing water in all months of the year. If you are still not convinced, we can tell you the description of the beauty of the surrounding lake, anemone and chamomile plains, and thick pomegranate forests, which will be the best subjects for photography. Add to all these things the beauty of summer cottages that have been sheltered in this area for livestock grazing.

• Address: Astara, Lundville County, Kote Kome Village

Kote Kome village From the sights of Astara to Ardabil

Another sight-seeing place in Astara, which gives tourists the chance to meet the beautiful Laton waterfall several times, is Kote Kome village. This village is located in the south of Astara in Lundville county.

In the description of the beauty of Kote Kome, it is good to have a brief reference to the springs and hot springs on the way leading to this village, which serve as a guide for tourists. The presence of historical buildings such as the castle and the old mill, which are other tourist attractions of this pleasant and refined village.

But the most important attraction of Kote Kome village is the Laton waterfall, to reach it, you must be ready for a 6 km walk in the heart of the forest. When you are tired and weak, you can enjoy the clarity and coolness of the spring water and the unique taste of plums from the tree branches.

• Address: Astara, 9 km from Lundville city

Lundville Wildlife Sanctuary | From the sights of Astara

Let us continue the pleasure of walking and sightseeing among the sights of Astara with one of the important wildlife habitats in this city. Lundville Wildlife Sanctuary is the name of this important wildlife habitat; A safe shelter that has become a suitable ecosystem for different animal species by implementing the correct rules and principles of species maintenance. Many birds and mammals live in this shelter, the most important of which are eagles, swans, ducks, deer, marals and otters.

Among the diverse species of animals in this region, we must mention the huge and valuable treasure of the Hyrcanian forests, which have given extraordinary beauty to this habitat. If you go to Lundville to visit the beautiful Lawton waterfall and Kote Kome village, you will not have a long way to this unique habitat.

• Address: 2 km from Astara city

Bird garden One of the most attractive tourist attractions in Astara

Another sight-seeing place in Astara, which is located at the entrance of this city from the Rasht side, is the bird garden. If you have a good relationship with birds and enjoy seeing them, visiting this garden will be interesting for you. This spectacular place hosts 300 birds of 60 different species. Watching short moments of the life of each of these birds brings an indescribable pleasure that only those who are interested in these beautiful creatures can understand.

Among the birds that you can experience the joy of watching up close are peacocks, quails, Dutch brides, pheasants, parrots, lovebirds, partridges, and Canadian geese. In a part of this collection, there is also a section dedicated to buying and selling birds, and you can buy one of them to keep the memory of your trip to Astara forever.

• Address: Astara road entrance from Rasht side

Oyster beach A pleasant resort

One of the beautiful and relaxing beaches in the north of Iran, which is known for its cleanliness, is Sahil Sadaf in Astara. The name of this beach is derived from the tiny oysters that the sea waves have brought to the beach. While enjoying many water activities in this clean and beautiful beach, you can also experience a dreamlike stay in the resorts and beaches in this area. In addition, the possibility of camping has been provided for tourists.

• Address: located 10 km from Astara road towards Rasht

Abbasabad tea garden One of the most magnificent attractions of Astara

To see another sight of Astara, you need to travel 2 kilometers southwest of this city. In this area, there is a pristine and untouched village named Abbas Abad. The special geographical and economic location of this village has made it one of the tourist attractions of Astara. The presence of numerous paddy fields in Abbasabad has made this village a beautiful, green and clean paradise. By visiting this village, you give yourself the chance to meet Abbas Abad Garden, the only tea growing center in Astara. The pleasant taste of hot tea from this region will remain in your memory forever.

• Address: 2 km from Astara, Lundville city, Abbas Abad village

Mount Spinas One of the most attractive places to see in Astara in spring

Another sight to see in Astara is Mount Spinas. If you’ve seen pictures of Talon High Falls, you’ve probably seen the castle-like mountain ranges. The name of this beautiful mountain range is Spinas. This mountain range is one of the most distinguished tourist attractions of Astara and is located right in the middle of the high waterfall of Lawton and Steel Lagoon. This doubles the attraction of being in this mountain range for tourists. This pristine area has also completed the display of natural attractions. All you have to do is prepare your climbing gear and climb about 2,000 meters in the heart of the forest to get your dreamy picture of the nature of Gilan.

When you stand on the high peak of Spinas, you will have the most complete view of the beautiful and colorful nature of Gilan under your feet. The pleasure of watching nature on top of the Spinas mountain range while its vegetation takes on a different color with the change of each season is indescribable.

• Address: Astara, 17 km east of Lundvil city

Shariati Beach A safe place to have a pleasant stay

Astara is a completely coastal city. One of these beaches, which is considered one of the most accessible, is Shariati Beach. Next to this beach, there is a recreation complex that has provided the possibility for travelers to set up camps and tents. It has also prepared a variety of amenities and services so that travelers can make the most memorable memories of their trip to Astara by using them.

• Address: Located on the side of the transit road leading to the Astara Customs Office

Paradise of cacti The host of the oldest cactus

One of the sightseeing places of Astara, which can be introduced as a historical attraction, is the paradise of cacti. The date of construction of this beautiful and spectacular garden goes back to 1356. But this is not the reason for the history of this garden. The habitat of the oldest cacti in the Middle East in the heart of this beautiful paradise is what made it a historical attraction.

In the paradise of cacti, about 220 types of cacti have been collected from different countries such as Argentina, South America, Brazil, Mexico, Bolivia and Peru. Cultivating and displaying these cacti and buying and selling them is one of the attractive functions of this collection.

• Address: Astara, Farabi St

Bibi Yanlu Forest Park With pristine attractions

The beautiful nature of Astara has a unique variety of forests, mountains, and waterfalls that will not make you tired or bored from traveling to this dream city. In the meantime, Bibi Yanlu forest has pristine attractions that cannot be replaced by any other type of forest or green pastures. The vegetation of this forest is made up of lots of oak, alder, beech, maple, walnut, hazel, and myrtle trees. Under the shade of these tall trees, you can also enjoy the sound of the fountains in this forest.

• Address: 5 km from Astara city, on the side of Astara road towards Ardabil, Virmoni village, Bibi Yanlu village
• Visiting hours: 24 hours
• Entry fee: Entry fee for each car is 10,000 Tomans

Aq lagoon A safe habitat for migratory birds

To see another tourist attraction of Astara, get yourself to 4 kilometers of this city, somewhere between Lundville city and the central part. In this area, there is a magnificent wetland called Aq, which hosts 61 migratory birds. Although the water of this lagoon is not so pristine and untouched, there are still signs of life in it. The witness of this claim is the countless species of plants and animals that give life to this ecosystem by their presence in this wetland.

• Address: located between Lundville city and the central part of Astara city

Astrachai River The natural border of Iran and Azerbaijan

In describing the sights of Astara, we mentioned mountains, forests, waterfalls, and beaches, and now we come to the small but raging Astarachai River. The raging and beautiful Astarachai River is divided into 3 sub-branches; 2 branches of this river flow in the eye-catching heights of Hiran Pass and the other branch flows in the green and forested heights of Baharestan. Astrachai River, which is known as the natural border of Iran and Azerbaijan, is full of different fish. It is enough to have a little skill in fishing to treat yourself to smoked fish, that too with the seasoning of pristine landscapes beyond the borders.

• Address: north of Astara, border between Iran and Azerbaijan

Shindan Castle Passage in the heart of history

If you are interested in visiting historical monuments in this city, we have a suggestion for you. Shindan Castle is one of the historical buildings of this city that has a special atmosphere and its construction dates back to the pre-Islam era. There are several historical narratives about this castle; But the most documented of them should be considered as Hamza Khan Talshi’s uprising, which according to the ancients, started from this point. To visit this historical castle, you have to pass through the Hiran area and reach the top of Haji Amir village and Haji Amir village.

• Address: Astara road towards Ardabil, Hiran region, above Vanbin village

Astara National Garden A souvenir from the Qajar era

Another historical attraction of Astara, which also has beautiful nature, is Astara National Garden. This beautiful garden, which is a relic of the Qajar era, has had many uses over time. Currently, this magnificent garden is used as a place to sell children’s books and Darul-Quran. Travelers can also experience a pleasant rest in the middle of their trip with their short stay in this garden.

• Address: Astara, in front of the customs office on Moalem Street

Ali Dashi hot spring A healing miracle from Astara nature

The existence of hot springs in every city makes it a popular destination for tourism. Astara is one of the cities that has become one of the top tourist destinations due to this feature. We would like to introduce you to Ali Dashi hot spring, which many tourists use to cure their physical pains. The healing properties in this spring have a wonderful effect on curing back pain, joint pain and colic.

• Address: 30 km west of Astara city, Gildeh village

Big Astara Beach Market An opportunity to buy cheap goods

After seeing all these natural attractions in the city of Astara, now we want to introduce you to an attractive destination for shopping in this city. The large coastal market is one of the most famous and oldest markets in Astara, which is known as Basat among the locals. In this market, there are more than 1500 small shops and you will come across a lot of Russian and Turkish goods. Certainly, seeing all these goods together, that too at cheap and unbelievable prices, will multiply your shopping pleasure. If you were planning to go to this market, just ask the locals about Mellat Square.

• Address: Astara, Shahid Nader Haji Abbasi Street, located in Mellat Square

Astara A fantastic city with clay houses

There are not a few pristine and untouched areas of the unique northern region that provide reasons for happiness and refreshment of the soul. Astara is perhaps one of the best of these regions; We say this because of the large number of tourists who travel to Astara every year. In this article from Fly Today, we experienced a complete tour among the sights of Astara with you. If you like to travel and have fun, after hearing our descriptions of Astara, you will definitely be tempted to visit this beautiful city. Pack your bags and head to this northern city. But before that, promise us to share your travel experiences with us and other FlyToday users in the comments section.

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