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Aktau (Aqtau), Kazakhstan

Aktau is a major port city in southwestern Kazakhstan, on the eastern shore of the Caspian Sea. Aktau is on the Mangyshlak Peninsula in the Mangystau Region.

Type City

Why go

  • City in Mangystau Region, Kazakhstan.

History

Aktau is a major port city in southwestern Kazakhstan, on the eastern shore of the Caspian Sea. Aktau is on the Mangyshlak Peninsula in the Mangystau Region.

Where to stay

Hotel Riu Buenavista Aktau (Aqtau)
C. El Horno, 35, Urbanizacion, 38678 Costa Adeje, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain · riu.com
Indoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Aktau (Aqtau), Kazakhstan
Aktau (Aqtau), Kazakhstan
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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Aktau (Aqtau), Kazakhstan — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Aktau (Aqtau), Kazakhstan. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.