Beshdam

Beshdam is a village in Siyazan Rayon, northeastern Azerbaijan, located in the coastal lowlands near the Caspian Sea. The village is small and agricultural, with farming and livestock as the main activities. Its quiet rural character and proximity to both the coast and the Beshbarmag mountain make it a potential stop for travellers exploring the region. Summers are warm; winters mild.

By Plane

Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) in Baku, about 95 km southeast, is the nearest major airport. Travel to Siyazan (1 hour), then onward to Beshdam by taxi (10 minutes).

By Car / Road

From Siyazan town centre, head north on the M1 highway for about 5 km, then turn east. A taxi from Siyazan costs 5–8 AZN.

Beshdam is tiny and walkable.

• Caspian Sea — The coast is a short distance east of the village.

• Beshbarmag views — The sacred mountain is visible to the west.

• Village mosque — A small local mosque.

• Beach access — Walk east to the Caspian shore for a swim or beach walk.

• Photography — Coastal plain with the Caspian Sea and Beshbarmag in the background.

• Beshdam shop basics — Bread, cheese, eggs, drinks.
• Siyazan restaurants — Return to Siyazan for meals (5–12 AZN).

Bring bottled water.

• Siyazan accommodation — Beshdam has no lodging. Stay in Siyazan (25–40 AZN per night).

Basic goods at a village shop. For a market, go to Siyazan.

• Siyazan (8 km south, 10 min) — Beshbarmag mountain and the history museum.
• Beshbarmag (12 km west, 15 min) — The sacred "Five-Finger Mountain" with panoramic views.
• Zarat (5 km northeast, 8 min) — A neighbouring coastal village.
• Shabran (40 km north, 40 min) — Fortress ruins and Caspian beach resorts.