Sightseeing places in Astara; Attractions and places to see + photo and address

Astara is located between the towering mountain ranges and the Caspian Sea in the north of Gilan province. This area is one of the border cities and beautiful scenery in the north of Iran, which has a combination of sea, forest and mountains together. With its green nature, flourishing border markets and diverse natural attractions, this city is an attractive destination for those interested in peaceful and different trips. The sights of Astara are not only limited to its beaches, and the surroundings of the city are also full of pristine and spectacular scenery. If you want to get to know the most spectacular tourist places in Astara and the reasons for its popularity, do not miss the continuation of this article.

The Hiran cable car is located at the end of the Hiran Pass and it connects to the easternmost point of Fandalo Forest Park by taking a 1500 meter green dream path. The height of this cable car is 1,730 meters above sea level.

Photographer: Vahid Vahid / Google Map

Astara Bird Park is located at the entrance of the road from Astara on the side of Rasht city and houses more than 300 birds of 60 different species. Some of these birds are peacocks, pheasants, parrots, ornamental fowls, white-crowned, emperors, quails, partridges, nightingales, canaries, talking minnows, and lovebirds.

Photographer: Maedeh Kahraba / Google Map

Abbas Abad Tea Garden is located two kilometers southwest of Astara, and because of its wonderful views, it has attracted the attention of tourists and is one of the attractions of Astara. This garden is the only tea cultivation center in Astara.

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Shariati Beach is located inside the city, next to the transit road leading to the Astara port customs office. This touristic and recreational park and beach is unique among the northern coasts of the country in every way, and visiting it will leave a memorable memory in your mind.

Photographer: Maryam Ansari / Google Map

Astara Beach Market is one of the most important sights of Astara and one of the most famous markets in Iran, which is known as “Basat” among the local people of Astara.

Photographer: Youssef Abedi / Google Map

Bibi Yanlu Forest Park is one of the Hyrcanian forests of the country, which is located five kilometers from Astara, on the side of the Astara-Ardebil road. This unique park has unique and special natural attractions that attract the attention of many nature lovers and tourists.

The tomb of Pir Qutbuddin is located three kilometers from the Astara to Ardabil road, inside the cemetery of Baghesara village, on a relatively high hill. This brick building with a length of more than 11 meters and a width of 6 meters belongs to the Qajar period.

Photographer: Saeed Hossein Mardi / Google Map

One of the sights of Astara is the Shandani Castle on the mountain of the same name on the border of Iran and Azerbaijan. This castle can be seen on the road from Astara to Ardabil, Hiran region, above the village of “Haji Amir Bala” and “Haji Amir Baman”. The uprising of Hamza Khan Talshi is one of the important events that this castle witnessed during the Safavid era and Shah Abbas.

Mande, the oldest park in Astara, is a garden that was remembered from the Qajar period, and in this garden there is a children’s and teenagers’ intellectual center, a library and other buildings.

Photographer: Navid Abdaei / Google Map

In 1987, Khurshid, one of the first schools in Iran, was built in Astara. Nima Yushij; The father of New Persian poetry taught in this school in 1300. Khosrow Golsarkhi, one of the fighters of the Pahlavi regime, Mahmoud Saraji, a contemporary poet, and Hamid Natagi, the founder and father of Iran’s public relations, Ashraf Agha Hariri, a researcher and Astarai writer, also studied in this high school. This museum has now been converted into a museum and is one of the must-see places in Astara.

Photographer: Mehdi Beheshti / Google Map

Darband village is located seven kilometers southwest of Astara and is considered one of the most beautiful scenic areas of Astara. This village has a wonderful location due to its nobleness to Steel Lagoon, the green foothills of Talash mountain ranges and vast rice fields.

Photographer: Saeid Far / Google Map

Kote Kome village is a small village whose fame is mainly due to the existence of Laton waterfall. One of the attractions of this village is its small spa.

Photographer: Nima Froud / Google Map

International Steel Lagoon is located four kilometers from Astara city on the side of Astara road to Talash. The ecotourism importance of this beautiful and amazing wetland has doubled due to its proximity to the road, the variety of natural landscapes such as mountains, forests, fields and farmlands around. It is interesting to know that due to the location of the roots of the trees of this wetland in the water, they always move and move across the width of the wetland. Steel Lagoon is usually one of the first sights of Astara that is visited on a trip to this city.

Photographer: Asma / Googlemap

Hiran is the name of one of the scenic villages of Gilan, which is considered one of the most popular tourist spots in Iran due to its extreme beauty and pleasant weather. The neck of this village overlooks the forest-covered mountains on one side, and on the other hand, overlooks a shallow valley through which the Astara river, which is called “Agh Chai”, flows. Hiran Pass is covered with fog most of the time and in the hot seasons it is covered with flowers and forest plants.

Photographer: Asal E / Google Map

Laton waterfall, with a height of 105 meters, is one of the highest waterfalls in Iran, located 15 kilometers south of Astara in the village of Kotekome.

Photographer: Ehsan Kahokar / Google Map

The beautiful oyster beach of Astara is considered one of the cleanest and most pristine coastal areas of the Caspian Sea, which always welcomes many travelers and tourists from all over the country and the world. This beach is located 10 kilometers from Astara towards Rasht and has facilities such as children’s play and entertainment, health plan and swimming area, temporary resorts, beaches offering services, the possibility of setting up tents, rescue teams, lifeguards and fishing.

Photographer: Vahid Sarbaz / Google Map

Lundville wildlife sanctuary is located in Astara city in Gilan province. This area was declared as a protected area in 1352 AH. This shelter is a unique example of the remnants of the Hyrcanian steppe forests, which houses important plant and animal species.

Photographer: Majid Reza / Google Map

The majestic Spinas mountain range is located behind the stunning Still Lagoon and the towering Lawton Falls originates from the slopes of this mountain range.

Agh Lagoon is located between Lundville and the central part of Astara. The water volume of this wetland has decreased due to excessive harvesting for agricultural purposes and unauthorized harvesting of sand, but still the ecosystem of this wetland is still alive and active and is considered one of the prohibited and protected hunting areas of the country. In this wetland, you can observe 61 species of wintering and migrating birds.

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Astrachai is a small river that flows on the border between Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan. This beautiful river in Iran consists of three sub-branches, two of which flow from the heights of Hiran and the other from the forest heights of Baharstan. The banks of this beautiful river are covered with green trees and forests and it has an amazing and extraordinary view.

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Tek Aghaj Castle is another sightseeing place in Astara in Abbas Abad, which was built by the Seljuks and Timur Lang stayed there.

Dariush School was originally a military center; Then it turned into a school and was active until 2018.

This patriarchal tomb can be seen six kilometers from the main road from Astara to Ardabil. This work has reached the national register.

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The mausoleum of Seyyed Mohammad Dost is one of the works of the end of the 8th century and is located in Chalvand village of Astara.

During his reign, Muzaffaruddin Shah Qajar built a road from Astara to Ardabil, which is known as Muzaffari Road.

Spring of Astara, with its green nature, gentle fog and freshness of forests, is one of the best times to travel to this border city and enjoy its pristine nature. Among the best places to see in Astara in spring, we can mention the following:

• Hyrcanian forests
• surprised neck
• Steel lagoon
• Astara Beach

Photographer: Shiva Mardahi / unsplash.com

Despite the humidity, Astara summer has bearable weather due to its proximity to the forest and mountains and is a popular destination for northern trips. Among the sights of Astara in summer, we can mention the following:

• Lawton Falls
• Fandakhlo forest
• Oyster beach
• Amazing cable car

Photographer: Shervin Dadgar / unsplash.com

The autumn of Astara with its colorful forests and morning fog gives a poetic and peaceful effect to this region. Among the places to see in Astara in autumn, we can mention the following:

• surprised neck
• Steel lagoon
• Kotekome village
• Shariati Beach

Photographer: Shiva Mardahi / unsplash.com

Astara’s winters are milder than most mountain towns, and the combination of snow, fog and sea creates a unique landscape. Among the best sightseeing areas of Astara in winter, we can mention the following:

• surprised neck
• Oyster beach
• Kotekome village
• Astara border market

Photographer: Shiva Mardahi / unsplash.com

The nights of Astara, with the sound of the sea and the cool northern breeze, provide a peaceful and pleasant atmosphere for walking and relaxing. Among the best tourist places in Astara at night, we can mention the following:

• Shariati Beach
• Astara beach market
• Beach resorts and ecotourism
• Tomb of Pir Qutbuddin

Photographer: Amin-Sh / Wikimedia

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