Sharif Beiglu Village

Sharif Beiglu is one of the green villages of Ardabil Province, located in Arshaq-e Sharqi Rural District, in the Central District of Ardabil County. The village lies about 40 kilometres from the city of Ardabil, near the town of Razi. On the slopes of the regional highlands, it offers visitors views of plains, pastures and lush orchards. According to the 2006 census (1385 in the Solar Hijri calendar), Sharif Beiglu had a population of 470 in 86 households. The village's proximity to the Ardabil–Germi road also makes it accessible via the region's main routes.

One of Sharif Beiglu's most distinctive features is its retention dams, or small dams, built along the course of flowing water. They were created to collect rainfall runoff, control floods and reduce soil erosion along the riverbank. On cold days of the year these dams sometimes freeze over completely, creating a striking and unusual scene. In spring, the plains around the village turn green with new growth and seasonal flowers, and in summer the many orchards and pastures give the landscape a special charm. The village's dams are also popular with anglers. Farming, orchard keeping and animal husbandry are the main occupations of the villagers, and the rich pastures around the village play an important role in providing fodder for livestock.

To reach Sharif Beiglu, take the Ardabil–Germi road out of the city of Ardabil and, once you reach the area of Razi, follow the side road leading to the village. Given the natural features of the area, spring and summer are good times to visit, although cold weather and snowfall in spring can change conditions. Summer is best for seeing the green orchards and pastures, and spring for the plains carpeted with flowers. In winter the frozen dams are a spectacular sight, but visiting in this season requires checking road and weather conditions. When enjoying nature around the village, avoid leaving litter, damaging vegetation, making noise, and entering farmland or private orchards.