--- title: "Bicycle touring in Azerbaijan | Cycle Planet" description: "Azerbaijan is an Islamic country, so you can take some reserve into account. Western clothing is also fine, you don't see headscarves much. Many Azeris…" canonical_url: "https://cycleplanet.org/countries/azerbaijan" meta: "og:description": "Azerbaijan is an Islamic country, so you can take some reserve into account. Western clothing is also fine, you don't see headscarves much. 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Western clothing is also fine, you don't see headscarves much. Many Azeris are curious about world cyclists. It is a phenomenon that they do not yet know. They don't understand much about it, but they do find it interesting. Sometimes they also drive next to you to have a chat or they give thumbs up. Due to the feud in Nagorno-Karabakh, the population around Nagorno-Karabakh is somewhat shy. But after a quiet introduction they are very hospitable and want to know everything about you. Guests always sleep in the show room and are really pampered. Last updated 9 May 2021 by [Wereldfietser.nl / Vakantiefietser.be](https://cycleplanet.org/cyclists/01dRgHcnFiTSprDGCEB4Jxq7iDH3) [Edit](https://cycleplanet.org/countries/azerbaijan/edit/about) ## **Visa ** The visa policy of Azerbaijan differs quite a lot per nationality. Visa policy of Azerbaijan for ordinary passport holders Republic of Azerbaijan Visa free Visa issued upon arrival by air. Also eligible for ASAN electronic visa. Eligible for ASAN electronic visa. Visa on arrival under special conditions. Eligible for ASAN electronic visa. Visa obtained in person required prior to arrival. Admission refused Source: [**Wikipedia**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_Azerbaijan). Last updated 20 Mar 2021 by [Cycle Planet](https://cycleplanet.org/cyclists/RYFRjpH3DfdWPpRfG9MIFBSPzH33) [Edit](https://cycleplanet.org/countries/azerbaijan/edit/visa) ## **Border crossings **(1) Sorted by most likes 1. [![Border crossing](https://cycleplanet.org/markers/Border.png)**1. Lagodeki (Georgia) – Balakan (Azerbaijan)**To GeorgiaEasy border crossing. A guy that was with us had been in Armenia before, and got taken apart by the Azerbaijan customs because they wanted to know why he had… 2](https://cycleplanet.org/poi/9fa29ecf-6b90-4e1c-8eaa-c51d58ef03d8) ## **See and do **(1) Sorted by most likes 1. [![See \& do](https://cycleplanet.org/markers/SeeDo.png)**1. Mud volcanoes**See & doThere are a few mud volcanoes that you can visit. It's not too spectacular, but it's something you might not see elsewhere too often.](https://cycleplanet.org/poi/973d7bb5-6f8a-404c-860d-35e61031c1c1) ## **Sleeping ** ### **Ho(s)tels** There are very few hotels outside of tourist attractions. Last updated 9 May 2021 by [Wereldfietser.nl / Vakantiefietser.be](https://cycleplanet.org/cyclists/01dRgHcnFiTSprDGCEB4Jxq7iDH3) [Edit](https://cycleplanet.org/countries/azerbaijan/edit/sleeping) ## **Food and drink ** Veerle: "Attention: Azerbaijani cuisine is the worst of the Silk Road! Main ingredients are sheep's leg fat and chickpeas. Very cheap. If you stay at people's homes, they will undoubtedly serve toasts with (a lot of) vodka ...". Vegetarians have a bad life here. The main ingredient in any meal is meat. On the road it is sometimes difficult to find food in the winter. Tap water is not reliable. Water bottles are for sale in every village. In the large villages everything is available (seasonal vegetables, cans), but in the small villages the people are often self-sufficient. Last updated 9 May 2021 by [Wereldfietser.nl / Vakantiefietser.be](https://cycleplanet.org/cyclists/01dRgHcnFiTSprDGCEB4Jxq7iDH3) [Edit](https://cycleplanet.org/countries/azerbaijan/edit/foodDrink) ## **Other ** **Spare parts** The locals drive on 26 inch tires. However, there are not many cyclists. We have not looked for workshops, count outside Baku but not on bicycle specialists. The people are very inventive, they always find a work around. If you really cannot continue cycling, you can always get a lift from an Azeri or take one of the rattling (mini) buses. Hi-tech spare parts may be found in Baku which has a very rich part. Otherwise send to post restante in Baku. Never forget to bring your spoke tensioner and extra spokes! 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