Turkmenbashi
Turkmenistan
- Safety rating
- 7.4/10
- Best time to visit
- Late spring and early autumn offer warm seaside weather without the intense summer heat.
- Population
- 0.1M
Overview
Turkmenbashi is Turkmenistan's main Caspian Sea port, recently expanded with the lavish Awaza tourist resort zone of beaches and marble hotels. It serves as the country's maritime gateway and a launch point for Caspian crossings.
Top attractions
Relax at the Awaza resort beaches and explore the Caspian waterfront and port area.
Getting around
Taxis and arranged transport connect the port, town, and the Awaza resort strip.