Overview
Qax is a small mountain town at the foot of the Greater Caucasus, serving as a gateway to Azerbaijan's most scenic northwestern region. The town features a historic 18th-century Inner Market (İçəri bazar) with original fortress walls, a Georgian Orthodox Church, and a regional history museum with archaeological and ethnographic collections.
Mountains · Nature · Off The Trail · Trekking
Before you go
Accommodation
Accommodation options include the El Resort Hotel (from 128 manat) and various tea houses and cottages north of town. Budget hostels are not listed.
Connectivity
Mobile coverage available; WiFi at hotels. Check with local providers for SIM cards if needed.
Food
Local restaurant meals cost 2-5 manat; Georgian cuisine available at cafes for 3-9 manat. Beer is 1 manat.
Money
Currency is Azerbaijani manat (AZN). Cards accepted at hotels but cash preferred in town and villages.
Transport
Marshrutkas connect Qax to Sheki, Baku, and Tbilisi (Georgia). The central bus terminal is on Heydar Aliyev Avenue. Taxis within town and to nearby villages cost 4-5 manat.