Astrakhan is a historic city in southern Russia, near where the great Volga river fans out into a vast delta before reaching the Caspian Sea, and its layout shapes where visitors stay. Most accommodation is in the city centre, on the island around the white-walled Astrakhan Kremlin, which is convenient for the main sights, the riverside embankments, markets and restaurants, and for onward transport; this central area suits sightseeing and short city stays. Astrakhan is also a gateway to the Volga Delta, famous for fishing, birdlife and lotus flowers, and travelers heading there often use specialist lodges and fishing bases out in the delta itself, arranged as part of a tour. The city has a warm, dry, strongly continental climate, hottest in summer, which is the main season for the delta and the river. It is reached by air, rail and road. Always confirm current details when you book.
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