Separadi

Separadi is a village in Lənkəran District in southeastern Azerbaijan, located inland from the Caspian Sea coast in the foothills of the Talysh Mountains. The area is part of the tea- and citrus-growing belt that defines the Lənkəran region. The village has a small population, and the surrounding landscape is a patchwork of tea plantations, orchards, and forest remnants.

Winters are mild (2–8°C) and summers warm and humid (22–30°C). The wettest months are October–February. Spring is the most scenic season when the tea terraces are bright green.

By Plane

Lənkəran International Airport (LLK) is about 25 km east. A taxi costs 18–25 AZN.

By Train

Lənkəran station is 22 km east, served by Baku–Astara trains.

By Car / Road

Separadi is about 22 km southwest of Lənkəran on local roads. A taxi from Lənkəran costs 10–15 AZN. The road is sealed but narrow.

The village is walkable. A vehicle is needed for trips to Lənkəran or the coast.

• Talysh Mountain views — Separadi is near the foothills of the Talysh Mountains, with views of forested slopes.

• Tea plantations — The surrounding hills are covered in tea terraces, especially scenic in the early morning mist.

• Hiking the foothills — Trails from the village lead into the Talysh Mountains. Good for half-day walks.

• Tea harvest experience — During May–September, some farmers allow visitors to observe or join the tea plucking.

A village chaykhana serves tea and simple snacks. For full meals, head to Lənkəran city.

Fresh tea and bottled water.

• Budget: Homestay (ask in Lənkəran tourism office or at the chaykhana). 15–20 AZN.

Tea, citrus fruit, and honey from local producers.

• Lənkəran (22 km east, 30 min) — District capital with bazaar, fortress, and Caspian views.
• Hirkan National Park (15 km north, 20 min) — Ancient Hyrcanian forest with hiking trails.
• Girdani (5 km east) — Neighbouring tea-growing village.
• Astara (45 km south, 1 hr) — Border town with Iranian market.