While visiting some modern irrigation projects of Ardebil, Akbar Behnamjou, the governor-general of the province, said the area under this irrigation system has risen to 4,500 hectares from 500 hectares in the province over the past three years.

The official said that the area under modern irrigation system is planned to reach 15,000 hectares in the province, adding that the Agriculture Department of Ardebil is trying that the figure of 6,000 hectares will be materialized this Iranian calendar year (ends on March 2022).

He considered the reduction of water used in lands, creating a suitable environment for pest control and improving productivity as the advantages of the new irrigation system.

According to Behnamjou, the implementation of modern irrigation projects will save about 40 percent of agricultural water and will increase productivity by 15 percent.

With the measures taken regarding modern irrigation, this province has been upgraded from the last ranks of the country to the first ranks in the implementation of this system, the official further underlined.

In last October, the director of Iranian Agriculture Ministry’s modern irrigation systems development plan had said that the implementation of this plan was going to increase the irrigation efficiency of the farmlands to 44 percent which will increase the production capacity of agricultural products by 30 percent.

“Over the past three years, each year, an average of 150,000 hectares of farmlands have been equipped with modern irrigation systems, and we have witnessed a 300 percent jump”, Abbas Zare said at the time.

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Ardebil province has potential for investment and is ready to cooperate with domestic and foreign investors, he added.

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Norouzzadeh also pointed to the cultural and tourism capabilities in Namin and added, “Fandoqlu Forest has been known as a tourism gem in this city and holding “Chamomile Flowers Festival” in this city creates a golden opportunity for evermore introduction of tourism capacities of this forest area.”

Identifying and introducing tourism capacities of the region especially Fandoqlu Forest tourism hub, developing tourism facilities in Namin resort areas, showcasing high capability of this province in the field of medicinal-pharmaceutical herbs have been cited as the other aims behind launching this festival, he emphasized.

Fandoqlu is located 10 kilometers from the town of Namin. A large part of the forest in situated in Ardebil province and a small part of it in Gilan province which attracts many domestic and foreign visitors every year. Adjacent to the forest are expansive mayweed fields, which host a mayweed festival every spring.

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The province is divided into 10 counties: Ardabil, Bilasavar, Germi, Khalkhal, Kowsar, Meshginshahr, Namin, Sarein, Nir, and Parsabad.

Sarein or Sareyn is a small city in the west of Ardabil with an area of ​​more than 1.28 square km. It stands 28 km from Ardabil. The city is famous for its numerous spa springs and one of the tourist areas in Ardabil province.

Sarein attracts more than five million tourists annually who travel to this region from different parts of Iran and the world because of climate and hot springs. There are nine hot springs which are very different in terms of composition and properties.

Etymology

The word Sarein in the Persian dictionary means “cool place” and “headwater”.

Culture

To study the culture of Sarein’s people, we have to study the culture of the Azerbaijani people, especially Ardabil. These people are the creator of one of the richest treasures of oral literature of the nations in the Middle East and Iran. The foundation of the Azerbaijani literature is based on folklore.

Language

The main language of Sarein is the Azeri, however Persian is the official national language.

Traditional Foods

‘Ashe Doogh’, also known as ‘yogurt soup’ is one of the traditional soups in Sarein. It is a soup usually made from yogurt or doogh, as well as chickpeas and vegetables.

Local ‘Kebabs’ in this area are also very popular and delicious for tourists.

‘Doogh’ or ayran; a classic Iranian drink which is a combination of water, yogurt, mint and salt.

Souvenir

“Honey” which is produced locally by the bee keepers of the region is one of the famous things in Sarein. It is produced on the hyacinths, basil and vetches slops of Sabalan Mountains. It has been renowned for its quality.

Sarein Tourist Attractions

Sarein is famous for its numerous hot springs which causes many tourists travel to this city every year in summer. ‘Gavmesh Goli’ hot spring; one of the popular hot springs in Sarein is very useful for the treatment of general, women and heart diseases, as well as general strengthening of the body.

Sarein hot springs are as follows:

Qarah Soo (A’saab) Thermal Spring

Sari Soo Thermal Spring

Gavmesh Goli Thermal Spring

General Thermal Spring

Besh Bajilar Thermal Spring

Qahveh Suei Thermal Spring

Pehenlu Thermal Spring

Another attraction of Sarein is ‘Goorgoor Waterfall’ which is located 10 to 15 kilometer from Sarein. It is 12m high and it is located in the northern slopes of Sabalan Mountain. It attracts many nature lovers to the Ardabil province.

‘Kanzag’ is a historic village in the Central District of Sarein. It has historic caves related to the Parthian period which have been registered in Iran’s National Heritage.

‘Alvares’ is a ski resort located 24 kilometers away from the city of Sarein. Many tourists travel to this area to ski and also enjoy winter sports every year.

‘Anahita Hill’ in Sarein was once called Water Goddess, it has been discovered on the basis of excavated earthenware and historical documentation.

‘Gulistan Valley’ is one of the widest and most beautiful valleys in Ardabil province. It is Sabalan’s east vally and habitat of partridge, goat and mouflon.

‘Vargehsaran waterfall’ is one of the most spectacular spots of Sabalan’s green slopes.

Best Season to Visit

The best season to visit Sarein is late spring and summer. It is not a favorite destination in autumn and winters since it gets so cold. The minimum temperature is -8° C and the maximum 25° C in Sarein.

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