#Traditions

Fly2Baku blog posts about “Traditions”: 15 article(s) on Baku and Azerbaijan — sights, travel tips and tours.

Guides · 11 November 2026

Fire country near Baku: Ateshgah, Yanardag and Gala

A short drive from Baku, the Absheron Peninsula brings together a fire temple, the burning hillside of Yanardag, and the open-air museum village of Gala.

Holidays · 30 October 2026

The Pomegranate Festival in Goychay

Azerbaijanis call the pomegranate the king of fruits. Every autumn Goychay throws it a festival.

Food · 25 October 2026

Azerbaijani Sweets: Pakhlava, Shekerbura and More

No Novruz, wedding or tea is complete without sweets. Here's what to try first.

Food · 24 October 2026

Tea the Azerbaijani Way: Armudu Glasses, Jam and the Chaykhana

Azerbaijanis drink tea before meals, after meals and instead of small talk. Here's how the tea ritual works.

Nature · 19 October 2026

Horse Riding near Baku: A Day Out of Town

"The brave are known by their horse," says an Azerbaijani proverb. How to spend a day in the saddle near Baku.

Culture · 15 October 2026

Crafts of Azerbaijan: Silk, Copper, Carpets and Shebeke

Craft secrets have passed from parent to child for centuries. Where to see living crafts today and even try them yourself.

Sights · 12 October 2026

Besh Barmag — The "Five Fingers" Mountain North of Baku

A rock that looks like five fingers has long been a place of pilgrimage. Here is how to climb Besh Barmag and what to see on the way.

Food · 7 October 2026

Lavash — The Flatbread on UNESCO's List

In Azerbaijan thin lavash is more than bread — it's baked together, given at weddings and treasured as tradition.

Sights · 5 October 2026

Ashabi-Kahf — The Cave of the Seven Sleepers in Nakhchivan

Ashabi-Kahf is tied to the story of seven youths who slept in a cave for centuries. Today it's Nakhchivan's main pilgrimage site.

Holidays · 8 September 2026

Novruz in Azerbaijan: The Festival of Spring and Fire

Novruz is Azerbaijan's biggest holiday. How people prepare, what goes on the table and where to see the celebrations.

Culture · 3 September 2026

Chovgan — Azerbaijan's UNESCO-Listed Horseback Game

Chovgan is over a thousand years old, mentioned by Nizami and now protected by UNESCO. Its history and rules.

Culture · 11 August 2026

Meykhana — Azerbaijan's Poetic Battle

Long before rap battles, people on the Absheron Peninsula competed in witty improvised rhymes. This is meykhana.

Culture · 8 August 2026

Azerbaijani Folk Dances: What to Know

Azerbaijani dances mirror the nation's character, history and celebrations. Here are the best-known dances and where to see them.

Culture · 6 August 2026

The Music of Azerbaijan: From the Tar to the Organ Hall

Tar, kamancha, balaban, mugham and opera — music is everywhere in Azerbaijan. A short guide for anyone who wants to hear it live in Baku.

Travel tips · 4 August 2026

Naftalan: The Spa Town with Healing Oil

Bathing in oil is the signature of the spa town of Naftalan. Here is what the treatments involve and how to plan the trip.