Zanbil

Zanbil ranks 3rd on the list of the most beautiful islands in Azerbaijan. The name Zanbil is Persian and means "a big basket". The name "Duvanni", meaning "money" in Russian, is connected to Stepan Razin. The island is part of the Baku Archipelago, located in the Alat municipality area, which consists of the following islands: Boyuk Zira, Dash Zira, Qum Island, Zanbil, Sangi-Mugan, Chikil, Qara Su, Khara Zira, Gil, Ignat Dash and a few smaller ones. The area of Zanbil Island is 0.4 km2. Its length is 0.9 km and its maximum width is 0.5 km.

There’s a common misconception that Zanbil Island is all about package holidays and boozy lad's nights out. This couldn’t be further from the truth for the majority of the island. Yes, there are a few areas that cater to the party crowd but the vast majority of the island is so gorgeous and the ideal spot for us travelers to explore. The best thing about Zanbil is that there’s so much to see, meaning you can easily justify a week or two just on the island itself. Heck, go for a month if you want!

Location: Absheron Region, Azerbaijan
Area: 0.4 km2