What are the most spectacular roads in Azerbaijan?

Azerbaijan is a country located in the Caucasus region, at the junction of Eastern Europe and West Asia. Covering an area of 86,600 km², it’s about the size of Portugal.

The country is dominated by the Caspian Sea, the Greater Caucasus, and extensive flatlands, so when you plan a road trip in Azerbaijan, you’ll face a lot of challenges while discovering tales of ancient caravan routes and modern marvels. The country's landscape is also characterized by numerous rivers and lakes, so your trip across the country will make you feel like a pro driver.

As a part of the former Soviet Union, don’t skip driving the treacherous road to Lahıc with huge cliffs and 300m drops, or the road to Khinalug, one of the highest towns in the Caucasus, at 2,350m (7,710ft) above sea level. It’s said to be the most remote and isolated village in Northeastern Azerbaijan and among the highest in the Caucasus. The defiant unpaved road to David Gareja Monastery is worth a drive, leading to a rock-hewn Georgian Orthodox monastery complex. It’s perhaps the most remarkable of all Georgia's ancient sites. In Azerbaijan, every road is an adventure and every turn a story.