Quba-Khachmaz Economic Region

The northwest part of Azerbaijan, and you actually approach the Caucasus range from the north. From the town of Quba there is a small road leading to the village of Xinaliq, which claims to be Europe's highest village at 2235 meter. The village is interesting but the main reason to head that way has to be the overwhelming Caucasus scenery along the way. Deep canyons, impressive mountain vistas and the emerging on to a high mountain plateau is truly breathtaking. The road is narrow, but paved, so access is easy but hardly anyone around.