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IzberbashИзбербаш
Skip Izberbash unless you want a quiet Caspian beach day between Makhachkala and Derbent: half a day is enough for the beach and Pushkin-Tau hill.
Izberbash is a small Caspian resort town of about 60,000 people, 56 km southeast of Makhachkala. It has a long sandy beach, a hill with a profile resembling Pushkin, and little else. Use it as a short stop on the coast road, not a destination.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- RUB
- Best months
- May–September
- avoid December–February (cold, windy, sea ice possible)
- Airport
- MCX
- Nights
- 0–1
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Izberbash102 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Izberbash, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Foreign-issued cards, ATMs and most transfers do not work: see Insurance & payments above.Russia-wide
- SafetycheckIzberbash is generally safe for daytime beach visits, but check your government's travel advice for Dagestan.
- Emergency numbers102 police · 112 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportMCX Uytash Airport (Makhachkala) (About 50 km (31 mi) northwest; taxi or marshrutka to Izberbash, about 1 h).MCX Uytash Airport (Makhachkala) (About 31 mi (50 km) northwest; taxi or marshrutka to Izberbash, about 1 h).
- Getting aroundMarshrutkas (minibuses) and taxis cover the town; the beach is walkable from the centre.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee in a café100–200 RUB
- BeerBeer (0.5 L)80–150 RUB
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi across town150–300 RUB
- Budget bedDouble room in a guesthouse, a night, per roomRUB 1,500
- Mid-range bedDouble room in a guesthouse, a night, per roomRUB 2,500
- High-end bedDouble room in a guesthouse, a night, per roomRUB 4,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget RUB 2,000 · Mid RUB 3,500 · High RUB 6,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- MCX Uytash Airport (Makhachkala) (About 50 km (31 mi) northwest; taxi or marshrutka to Izberbash, about 1 h)MCX Uytash Airport (Makhachkala) (About 31 mi (50 km) northwest; taxi or marshrutka to Izberbash, about 1 h)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Feb
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Mar
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Apr
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
May
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jun
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Oct
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Nov
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Dec
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jan (−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C) low), wettest Feb (7 rain days), driest Aug (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Izberbash: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
6 rd
Feb
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
7 rd
Mar
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
6 rd
Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
5 rd
May
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
5 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
4 rd
Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6 rd
Oct
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
7 rd
Nov
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
7 rd
Dec
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
7 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Marshrutkas (minibuses) and taxis cover the town; the beach is walkable from the centre. A taxi from Makhachkala or Derbent costs about 500–800 RUB (check).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h
Marshrutka or taxi, about 1 h
Larger city with museums, markets and the central mosque.
Derbent
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Marshrutka or taxi, about 1 h
UNESCO-listed fortress and old town; a full day trip.
Door to door: About 40 min
Marshrutka or taxi, about 40 min
Beach town with a promenade and the Kaspiysk Arena.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Near the beach (Ushakova Street area)
Closest to the main beach and a few cafés; limited accommodation, check ahead.
City centre
More shops and transport options, but a 15–20 min walk to the beach.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- 1,500–2,500 RUB excl. bed
- Mid
- 2,500–4,000 RUB excl. bed
- High
- 4,000+ RUB excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room in a guesthouse1 × 1 night × RUB 2,500 | RUB 2,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × RUB 3,500 | RUB 7,000 |
| Taxi from Makhachkala airport to Izberbash2 × RUB 1,000 · check | RUB 2,000 |
| Marshrutka Makhachkala–Izberbash one way2 × RUB 150 · check | RUB 300 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | RUB 1,180 |
| Trip total≈ RUB 6,490 per person per day, bed included | RUB 12,980 |
2026 estimate in Russian rubles; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee in a café | 100–200 RUB |
| Lunch (shashlik or plov) | 300–600 RUB |
| Beer (0.5 L) | 80–150 RUB |
| Taxi across town | 150–300 RUB |
| Marshrutka to Makhachkalacheck | 150–200 RUB |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Beach has no lifeguard stations confirmed; swim at your own risk.
- Sand can be mixed with shells – bring footwear.
- Accommodation is limited; book in advance in summer.
- Check local travel advice for Dagestan before visiting.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 102
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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Emergency
- Police102
- Fire and ambulance112
Embassy
Most embassies are in Moscow; consular services for Dagestan are handled by the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Makhachkala (check).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Marshrutka Makhachkala → Izberbash: about 150–200 RUB, about 1 h (check)
- Taxi Makhachkala → Izberbash: about 500–800 RUB
Say or show
- Здравствуйте — Hello (zdra-stvooy-te)
- Спасибо — Thank you (spa-SEE-ba)
- Сколько? — How much? (SKOL-ka)
- Где пляж? — Where is the beach? (gde plyazh)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Izberbash. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–September · avoid December–February (cold, windy, sea ice possible)
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Beach page with verified facilities (changing cabins, showers, parking).
- Pushkin-Tau hill walking route with coordinates and safety notes.
- Marshrutka schedule from Makhachkala and Derbent (field-checked).
- Accommodation list with contact details and seasonal availability.
Sources
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