Grab a last minute plane ticket to Turkmenbashi on CheapOair and spend a memorable vacation in this popular regional travel hub of Central Asia. The city is well connected to all the major hubs of the region. It’s possible to reach Turkmenbashi from Moscow via the Volga River and the Caspian Sea, without having to set foot on land. During the Soviet regime, the city was known as Krasnovodsk, and it was in those years that it developed its excellent transport network. During the Soviet times, Turkmenbashi served as a Russian naval base in the Caspian and it’s still a major port. If you’re in the city on a hot summer day, the beach could be your favorite retreat. You can swim all day in the clear Turquoise waters and watch the old Soviet fleet rusting away. When it’s evening, return to the beach to behold the spectacular sunset. The city can be a good base to explore the wildlife around, especially on the on the nearly islands. A major attraction in town is the Museum of Regional History. For the naturalists, the State Reserve set up to protect the region's 280 species birds is irresistible. You can spot flocks of water fowls, and marsh birds including flamingos, pelicans, and local colonies of seals or turtles. At night, squeeze up some vodka and crisps at the market and savor the local culinary delights at your dinner table. Enjoy the romantic view of the sea while sitting at the Florida bar. You can even give your luck a shot the casino here. Gorge scrumptious fish dishes in the restaurant. Perhaps this is the most popular night spot in town. The city has quite a few plush restaurants where you can feast on delicious Caspian Sturgeon. |