Mud volcanoes
The earth that breathes
The world's greatest concentration of mud volcanoes — right beside Gobustan.
Cold volcanoes
These are not fiery mountains: mud volcanoes push cold, liquid clay, water, brines and natural gas (methane) up to the surface from deep, pressurised strata. Most often they bubble quietly, but the larger ones are capable of powerful eruptions that ignite the gas.
300–400
More than anywhere else
Azerbaijan has around 300–400 mud volcanoes, both on land and submerged in the Caspian. This is the world's greatest concentration and a substantial share of all the volcanoes on the planet.
Azerbaijan has around 300–400 mud volcanoes, both on land and submerged in the Caspian. This is the world's greatest concentration and a substantial share of all the volcanoes on the planet.
Healing mud
The mud from these volcanoes is believed to benefit the skin and joints — which is why people take "baths" in them.
How to see them
The volcanic fields lie apart from the petroglyphs, about an hour's drive from Baku along the Caspian. They are reached by off-road vehicles and quad bikes; a dedicated tourist complex with viewing platforms is also open.
Confirm the opening date of the tourist complex (around 2024) and the conditions for visiting in advance.
