Timeline
17:12
Get your permit from the State Oil Company and arrive at the Oil Rocks complex. This is the only way in, so handle logistics early before the light changes.
17:27
Walk the bridges of the artificial archipelago. With 2,000 residents living here, you will see daily life against the backdrop of the oil industry. Look for the view toward the W as the sun begins its descent.
17:57
Watch the sun set toward the W. The golden light starts at 17:20, so by 17:34 the sky will be bright and the water will reflect the fading day.
Local tip
The complex is remote, 100 km east of Baku. Transport is not provided in the context, so check the route carefully before you go. There are no food or drink shops listed in the immediate vicinity for this specific itinerary, so bring water and snacks with you.
Check before you go
- You must get a permit from the State Oil Company to visit.
- Transport is not provided; check the route.
- No food or drink shops are available on-site based on the provided context.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Baku (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).