Hovsan: Hotels and accommodations

A public beach recreation area in Hövsan is described as freely accessible and approximately five hectares in size. It is said to have lifeguard stations, sunshades, changing rooms, showers, toilets, pavilions, loungers, waste bins, playgrounds, as well as accessible paths and ramps to the water and facilities.

Nature

Hövsan Cape is a seaward-facing promontory of Hövsan on the southern Absheron Peninsula. Fishermen are described as working along the coast of Hövsan. Fishing has long been a local activity there; both fishing enterprises and individual fishing are reported. The soils of Hövsan are described as clayey, sandy, and saline.

History

A protected historic bathhouse in Hövsan is described as approximately 300 to 350 years old and is no longer in operation. In the 17th century, Hövsan served as a transit route used by carts from Türkan and Qala.

Culture

The Höcətül ibn Həsən Mosque in Hövsan is dated to 1903. Hövsan is also described as having sarcophagus graves, cist graves, and undeciphered stone inscriptions. In addition, there are six ovdans. Wedding customs in Hövsan include the groom’s henna ceremony, setting up a throne for the groom, and visiting a shrine to pray before the wedding.

Local character

Hövsan is associated with a local onion known as the Hövsan onion. The “Yerli yaxşılaşdırılmış Hövsan” variety is classified in Azerbaijan as a zoned onion variety.

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