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So that a holiday at sea in May does not disappoint you, you should find out in advance where and how you can have a pleasant rest on the eve of summer, which resorts have already established good weather, and what entertainment they can offer you there. At the same time, it is also important to have an idea about some of the features of each individual country.
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The best choice for a May holiday on the coast of North Africa is the most famous Moroccan resort of Agadir. At this time, the air here warms up to +27 degrees, the sea is also warm, which will allow you to enjoy a full beach holiday. By the way, it is in Agadir that the best beach of the entire Atlantic coast of Morocco is located. In addition to sunbathing, you can go surfing or take a break from the sea by taking a pleasant horseback ride. The resort has thalassotherapy centers and excellent golf courses. Also in Agadir, many excursion routes begin, and May is the ideal time to travel to the south of the country.
Iberostar Saidia
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Grand Mogador Sea View & Spa
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Vichy Celestins Spa Hotel Casablanca
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The second region where you can have a great rest in May is the Middle East. You can have a good rest in the resorts of Israel. The weather here is warm, sometimes even hot, but the heat is softened by a light breeze blowing from the sea. For those who just want to bask in the sun and swim in the sea, we can recommend the resorts of the Mediterranean and Dead Seas, as well as Lake Kinneret. For those who want to get acquainted with the history and sights of this amazing country, there are many excursion routes. We strongly advise you to take advantage of these offers, as you will not find a better time for excursions in Israel than April-May.
In addition, it is at this time, in late April - early May, that Israel celebrates its main holiday - Independence Day. On this day, official solemn receptions and military parades are held throughout the country, and folk festivals with songs and dances take place in the streets. The main feature of this holiday is the abundance of state flags that seem to decorate every house and every passing car. This spectacle is very impressive, and the holiday ends with traditional fireworks.
Custo Villa with Outdoor Pool
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Queen of Sheba Eilat
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In May, the beach season officially opens in Turkey. There are no more empty seats on flights to popular resorts of the country, as well as in hotels that offer a high level of service at affordable prices. That is why we recommend booking a tour now. The prices for the “Early Booking” promotion are pleasantly pleasing and allow you to save a lot. As a rule, in Turkey, tourists choose "all inclusive" or "ultra all inclusive" packages. Who wants to think about where to have breakfast, lunch and dinner, when you can just enjoy the sea, gentle sun and cool Tequila Sunrise.
In May, young guests will feel very comfortable here, as there is no exhausting heat yet and you can stay under the sun for a long time. Protective cream at the same time, no one canceled! Also, the weather will allow active tourists to make exciting long trips and explore the sights of the country. Be sure to visit Cappadocia! Do you take warm clothes with you? Certainly. In the evening it is still cool in spring, but during the day the air temperature warms up to +25..+28°C and you can sunbathe.
Sealife Family Resort Hotel
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Rixos Downtown Antalya
You can walk to the beach in just 4 minutes
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The Land of Legends Theme Park
5D cinema, Wild River attraction, wave pool
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Bellis Deluxe Hotel
5 outdoor pools, water park and indoor pool
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May holiday in Jordan will be very pleasant and interesting. Here at your service will be gorgeous beaches of the Red and Dead Seas. These places are best suited for family holidays, as there is a real expanse for children - a warm clear sea and an abundance of entertainment. In addition, Jordan is a real paradise for lovers of diving and eco-tourism. The coral reefs of the Red Sea amaze with their beauty and diversity of the underwater world, and the luxurious vegetation of the coast and a very mild climate will allow everyone to spend a few days in complete unity with nature.
Jordan is rich in sights. You can take a tour of biblical sites, visit the famous cave complex of Petra, as well as many other Bedouin and Muslim monuments. And, again, the best time for excursions here will be May, until the sizzling summer heat has come.
Hilton Dead Sea Resort & Spa
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Mövenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea
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Holiday Inn Resort Dead Sea
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In May, the season opens in some European resorts. This is a good time to travel to Greece, the beaches of many islands of this country are already open for swimming, the weather is warm, but not hot, besides, all entertainment and excursions are quite affordable, since prices for them have not yet reached their summer maximum. The beginning of the month is rich in holidays - in Greece, as well as in Russia, Workers' Day is celebrated on a grand scale. There are parades and celebrations all over the country.
At the same time, in many cities, the ancient pagan flower festival dedicated to the goddess Demeter is celebrated, and a little later, on May 21-23, Pyrovassia, or Anastenaria, is noisily celebrated in many parts of the country. The most important event of this ancient holiday is dancing on hot coals, which invariably gathers a huge number of spectators. Since Greece is a country of the richest culture, it is impossible to ignore the date of May 18, when the country celebrates the International Day of Museums and Monuments. It is useful for every tourist to know that on this day you can get to all the numerous museums of the country for free.
Fans of costume performances can be recommended to visit the Medieval Festival, which takes place at the end of the month on the island of Rhodes. At the same time, a festival of flowers takes place here, and all the streets of the island are generously decorated with flower arrangements, the beauty of which is simply breathtaking.
Anax Resort & Spa
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Ideally located on Kiani beach
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Kiani Beach Resort Family All Inclusive
Offers a private beach area in Agioi Apostoloi
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If we talk about European countries, then the most comfortable and interesting vacation in May can be on the islands of the Mediterranean Sea. During the May holidays, many of our compatriots go to the island of Cyprus. In May, beautiful weather reigns here, and the sun easily warms the water off the coast to 21 degrees above zero. Along with this, the nights are quite cool. The most popular island destinations for holidays are Ai-Napa, Limassol, Larnaca, Paphos, each of which is characterized by unique conditions for recreation. For example, Ai-Napa is more suitable for all lovers of night parties, and for couples with children it is better to go to the beaches of Limassol.
You can enjoy water attractions in numerous and well-equipped water parks. The cultural life of the island in May is very rich. It is here that the European Dance Festival takes place at this time, as well as the Anthesteria festival. Anthesteria is a holiday dedicated to the flowers of Cyprus, many of which grow only here.
During the festival, large flower fairs are held in all cities, and among the Cypriots there is a custom to give bouquets of flowers to all your friends. Also at this time, a carnival takes place in Larnaca, Limassol and Paphos. Paphos is the center of all celebrations, and the holiday here takes place on a special scale. And those who were lucky enough to see the Cypriot flower carnival talk about it as a spectacle of unforgettable beauty.
Napa Mermaid Design Hotel & Suites
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Grecian Sands Hotel
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Who was afraid of the rainy season, he is not a "bearded" tourist. Experienced travelers know that precipitation at this time falls mainly only in the evening or at night, and during the day you can safely sunbathe and swim. And the best part is that the prices for tours in May are fantastic. The timid ones choose proven Turkey or the UAE, while the economical tourist has a great time in Vietnam, where the water temperature is +27°C and higher.
We recommend choosing a hotel in Nha Trang, there is practically no rainfall here in May. During the day, the thermometer rises to +32°C. Also take a look at the beaches of Mui Ne and Phan Thiet. In Fukuoka, you can already swim without fear of jellyfish, in addition, May is considered one of the hottest months here. Those who choose Vietnam will definitely not be disappointed, because they will have a pleasant vacation, a variety of entertainment and rich excursion routes.
Another attractive Mediterranean island for tourists is Malta. In May, everything here is literally buried in flowers - oleanders, bougainvilleas, apple trees, pears, various citrus trees bloom. The whole island turns into a lush flowering garden. Here you can fully feel the breath of spring. Despite the very comfortable air temperature, the swimming season in Malta opens a little later, the sea is still cool in May.
However, Malta is so rich in various attractions and entertainment that you may simply not have time for swimming. Here you will be offered numerous sightseeing tours for every taste, but you yourself should certainly make an exciting journey on the famous red sightseeing train, the route of which passes through the picturesque surroundings of Rabat and Mdina.
Several times a year, the tourism department holds a very interesting historical parade in the capital's Fort St. Elmo, dedicated to the heyday of the power of the Order of Malta. Soldiers dressed in historical uniforms demonstrate to the audience the ability to handle a musket and an arquebus, then orders are announced, guards are raised and other historical details of the ordinary life of a medieval garrison, which may be extremely interesting to fans of military history. Well, after an interesting sightseeing day, you can try your luck in one of the four famous Maltese casinos.
Marina Hotel Corinthia Beach Resort
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Corinthia Hotel George's Bay
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Grand Hotel Excelsior
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Montenegro
If you want to spend time on the shores of a clear sea and at the same time save a lot on a trip, we advise you to take a closer look at the resorts of Montenegro. The main advantages of resting on the sea coast are the low popularity of the resort among the "May" tourists. This allows you to talk about the budget of the trip. Despite the fact that the beaches have not yet been globally prepared for the holiday season, tourists will be able to appreciate decent conditions for swimming - the average air and water temperature during the day remains at 20-23 degrees above zero, rains are extremely rare here. But staying in the water for a long time is not recommended. It is warmest in May in Podgorica, where the air warms up to +24 degrees, as well as in Budva and Tivat.
Palmon Bay Hotel & Spa
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The hotel overlooks the Adriatic Sea
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Hotel Forza Mare
On a private beach on the Bay of Kotor
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Hotel Palazzo Radomiri
Located on the coast, has its own pier
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Bulgarian beaches also open a new beach season at the end of spring. Despite the fact that the water has not yet warmed up to a comfortable temperature, it will still be possible to spend a few days on the local coast. The weather is not conducive to full-fledged water procedures. The average air temperature remains at 25 degrees above zero.
But tourists who come to Bulgaria in the spring will have the opportunity to enjoy the flowering period of numerous shrubs and flowers, in which local settlements and cities are simply buried. During this period, a colorful festival dedicated to the queen of flowers - Rose takes place. Thus, May for a holiday in Bulgaria is suitable for those who want to devote their holidays to getting to know the sights, customs and local cuisine.
Emerald Beach Resort & Spa
Located on the territory of a picturesque natural park in Ravda
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Oasis Del Mare Resort - Ultra All Inclusive
Outdoor pool with children's section and free sun loungers
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White Rock Castle Suite Hotel & SPA
Located in the town of Balchik, 5 minutes walk from the beach
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Now we turn to rest in the exotic corners of our planet. The Canary Islands offer the best conditions for a holiday in late spring. It is especially pleasant when you get the opportunity to purchase a tour at a "burning" price. During this period, the sea and air warm up to comfortable temperatures, allowing you to get a bronze tan and swim in plenty. Since the Canaries belong to Spain, all tourists will be able to appreciate the excellent cuisine of this country, the dishes of which will be served in local restaurants. Especially popular with tourists are Tenerife and Gran Canaria, which are famous for their combination of European comfort and exciting entertainment.
Mogan Princess and Beach Club
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Marble AMA Andalucia
Islantilla
3 outdoor pools, 3 restaurants
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H10 Costa Adeje Palace
50 meters from the beach of La Enramada in Tenerife
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Another amazing place to spend your holidays is the Seychelles coast. In May, it practically does not rain here, and the air temperature is high. And this means that nothing can overshadow the rest of the guests of the resort. There are 115 islands to choose from, the most popular of which is Mahe.
It is here that the most comfortable conditions for the rest of numerous tourists are created. It is in the Seychelles that newlyweds love to spend their honeymoon. After all, there are all conditions for complete privacy. Well, if you are looking for a vacation option without the need for a visa, then the Seychelles have an advantage over their main competitors in this regard.
Constance Ephelia
Located on the island of Mahe, among the hills and white sandy beaches
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The H Resort Beau Vallon Beach
Surrounded by the lush greenery of the Morne National Park
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Le Meridien Fisherman's Cove
Set in a tropical garden overlooking a secluded bay
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If you are considering an Asian vacation destination, we advise you to take a closer look at the Maldives. The only limiting factor is the high cost of tours, prices for which start at $1,000. During the May holidays, real summer weather sets in on the islands, which is facilitated by the location of the Maldives close to the Earth's equator. The average air temperature rarely drops below 30 degrees above zero, and the clear water is more like fresh milk. At the same time, experienced tourists know that the festive mood can be slightly “wetted” by rains. But there are all conditions for diving and a measured rest on the beach.
Meeru Island Resort & Spa
Outdoor pool, 2 fresh water pools on the beach
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Dusit Thani Maldives
Located in the first and only biosphere reserve in the Maldives
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Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort
Surrounded by a soft white sand beach on Digufinolhu Island
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May is the right month to visit Tunisia. Firstly, you can relax by the sea, and secondly, you can save a lot. At this time of the year, the air heats up to +25-27C, at night it is also quite warm - up to +21C. But the sea is still relatively cool: at the beginning of the month + 17C, at the end + 21C. Therefore, there is no mass influx of tourists yet, and prices are lower. The beaches in Tunisia are very pleasant - the sand is white, the entrance to the sea is gentle. You can sunbathe, and healthy people can swim. At the same time, the entire infrastructure of seaside resorts is already starting to work. Nightclubs are open, music is played at discos, cafes, shops, and entertainment centers are open.
You can walk along the beautiful embankments, book yacht trips, go on excursions. A two-day excursion to the Sahara desert will be very interesting, with a visit to the sights along the way. You will see places where Star Wars was filmed, look at the salt lake of Death, at the Roman amphitheater and at the city of troglodytes. On May 1, the country celebrates Labor Day. And this month there are two beautiful holidays - the Rose Festival and the Spring Festival. Don't miss the opportunity to visit them. The fairs that take place in the country in May will also please.
May in Thailand is a very peculiar month. During the day it is already very hot, by noon the thermometer is guaranteed to crawl over the mark of + 30C, but it can rise to + 40C. Sea water is not refreshing - it is warmed up to + 28-29C. Therefore, it is better to sunbathe on the beach in the morning and in the late afternoon, and during the day to be in rooms where air conditioners are installed - in shops, spas, restaurants. You also need to take into account that the sea often storms in May, and if you see red flags on the beach, you should not tempt fate. Be aware of undercurrents. For diving, this is also not the best month - there are a lot of plankton in the water, visibility is reduced.
But surfers will be delighted - they will always find where to ride. Equipment can be rented at very low prices. A little more rain, and at least 4-5 hours of sunshine are guaranteed every day, so you will return home with a good tan. You can take yacht trips, enjoy fruit, take part in local holidays. It is worth visiting the caves of Mai Kaoe, visiting the orchid farm and the village of sea gypsies. Children will be delighted with elephant rides or jungle tours.
On May 5, Thailand celebrates Coronation Day, the Feast of the First Furrow is also very interesting, when the king personally takes up the plow, and the monks bless him. The Fruit Festival is also interesting. Holiday prices are 40% lower than in the high season.
In May, the popularity of the UAE as a tourist destination is lower than in winter. It's getting too hot here and summer is on the doorstep. There is practically no rain in May, and the air temperature during the day reaches + 37C. There are still a lot of people on the beaches, but only in the early morning hours and when the sun is already sinking to the horizon. The sand is snow-white, the water temperature is + 27-28C - heavenly conditions. But you should be careful, you can easily get burned. Those who ride on a yacht need to be especially careful. The breeze creates a feeling of coolness, but solar activity does not reduce.
It is difficult even for the local population to endure the hot climate, so air conditioners work everywhere in the cities of the UAE. In hotels and spas, restaurants and shopping centers, public and private transport. The best option, if you have a driver's license, is to rent a car and see the sights, only briefly leaving the cool interior.
Don't forget to bring long sleeves. They will protect from solar radiation and from sudden changes in temperature when you enter from the street into a room where the air conditioner is working.
In general, in the UAE you can have a good rest in May, go shopping, swim in the sea to your heart's content. Prices are significantly reduced compared to the high season.
In Indonesia, this is the beginning of the high season. The climate in Bali is becoming much drier. During the month there can be about 7 rainy days, but the showers will not interfere with rest - they are short-lived, after a couple of hours the sun appears again in the sky. The air temperature is kept within + 28-33C, water temperature + 26-28C. So a beach holiday for tourists remains the main entertainment. At night, the island is also very warm + 23-25C, air conditioning may be required. You can surf, dive into the warm water with scuba gear and view the amazing underwater world.
As the high season begins, all institutions open on the island, the purpose of which is to entertain tourists. You will be able to watch local dances, the artists will be dressed in national costumes - this is a real holiday, bright and colorful. A lot of Russians live in Bali, so you can book excursions with a Russian-speaking guide. You will see the Park of birds and reptiles, plantations where rice or coffee grow, beautiful temples. The city of Ubud has a center for arts and crafts, so you'll leave with wonderful souvenirs.
In Malaysia, the high season also begins. The air here remains hot + 30-34C, but there is much less precipitation, and it is much easier to breathe in a dry climate. The sea water temperature is +26-28C, even children can swim for a long time. It is only important to remember that solar radiation is especially dangerous for delicate children's skin, it is better to sunbathe in the morning and evening hours. There are many natural and architectural attractions in Malaysia, so a rich excursion program awaits you.
You can visit national parks, see their amazing inhabitants, walk along the Sky Bridge, look at temples and mosques, look into beautiful caves. Malaysia has a very special cuisine, and you should not miss the opportunity to get acquainted with it. You will also be impressed by the fact that in some cafes food is served on banana leaves. Holidays in Malaysia will not be cheap, but the vivid impressions that you will take away from here will pay for everything.
In Mauritius, May is the “velvet season”. At this time, it is worth coming here for those who cannot stand the heat, it will be a good vacation with children. Surfers will always find waves to ride. And those who like to go shopping are waiting for the Shopping Festival, when the prices of goods are significantly reduced - up to 50%. The air temperature is kept within + 28-29C, at night - a pleasant coolness + 20-21C. Sea water is warmed up to +26C. Do not forget that the weather in Mauritius changes very quickly. In the middle of the day, it can rain unexpectedly, so don't forget your umbrellas. Humidity is quite high.
Scuba diving is a great pleasure for tourists. The underwater world here is the richest. And also very beautiful landscapes - grottoes and caves, thickets of corals. There are few tourists in Mauritius at this time, so you can book places in the best hotels at discounted prices, and there will always be enough places on the beaches.
Also, May in Mauritius is the time of fashion shows, competitions and various entertainment events.
Russian resorts
Since interest in domestic resorts has recently been growing among Russians, the first on our list will be the coasts of the Black and Azov Seas. In the May period, there are still not a large number of tourists here, all guests are waiting for the clear sea and beaches, reasonable prices for accommodation and a warm welcome from hoteliers who are pretty bored with tourists. Every day the demand for holidays in such directions as Anapa, Sochi, Tuapse and Gelendzhik is growing.
The main disadvantage of these resorts is that in May the sea water has not yet had time to warm up to a comfortable temperature. But, if you can’t wait to take a dip, the pools, which are located on the territory of hotel complexes, are at the service of vacationers. The period of the May holidays is perfect for those who come to the sea coast not for entertainment, but for recreational purposes. It offers vacationers medical and strengthening procedures, saunas and massage rooms.
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Onlinetours.ru is one of the leaders in the tourism market. On the site they have a very convenient and intuitive form of searching for tours. All you need to do is set up search parameters (direction, convenient dates, number of tourists, etc.) and the system will offer the most profitable options. They always have interesting promotions and discounts up to 60% for those who prefer to book their holidays in advance. If you do not want to search for yourself, call the manager, who will only be happy to pick up interesting tours for you.
You can pay for a ticket in various ways - online on the website, in the office in cash or by card. If the budget does not allow you to pay for the tour right away, then at the Onlinetours.ru office you can get it on credit or use a free trust payment - checkmate for those who always have reasons why they cannot fly to rest this year.
Documents for the tour (vouchers, contract, insurance policy, etc.) you can print from your personal account, they will also be sent to you by e-mail. There are also nice bonuses - miles as a gift, which are credited for each tour from 30 thousand rubles. Stop accumulating negativity for everything and everyone around - take a break, earn miles and use them for new cool adventures. And they also take free photos for a visa - that's right ... for the record. A trifle, but nice.
- the very case when you do not need to look for interesting offers, and then open a new tab and book directly with the tour operator. Their advantage is precisely that they do not overcharge, and they are always the same as those of the tour operator. The booking system allows you to directly receive the most advantageous offers from the leading tour operators in Russia. Speaking of the system, it is very convenient. You can choose not only the type of food and the number of stars, the rating of the hotel, but also the distance to the beach, the beach itself (pebble or sand, private or public), distance from the airport. In general, with the help of their filters, you can choose a really perfect option.
For the convenience of finding the best deals, we have a very cool calendar that shows the lowest price for a tour of all existing at the moment. Competitions with interesting prizes and promotions are constantly held, for example, the action "Destination of the Week". At the moment it is India. Anyone who books a tour on the site just needs to enter a promo code and thus get a discount on a ticket of 2 thousand rubles.
Top destinations where you can go in June 2019 at sea. How not to miscalculate with the temperature of the water, and how much to set aside for rest?
We say June, we mean summer. However, not all countries for a beach holiday have time to warm up properly. You can sunbathe and even hide from the sun at noon, but not everyone will like the sea (especially at the beginning of the month). Therefore, tours / tickets to beach resorts in June are still inexpensive.
Bulgaria
Cheap in June, you can sunbathe, wander on excursions and eat fruits and berries in Bulgaria. Yes, these are the types of activities at the disposal of tourists arriving at sea in early summer, because. with swimming, you can, as they say, fly by. Too unstable weather in June and unheated water.
According to reviews, a beach holiday is fully worth going to after 20th numbers when the season opens and the Black Sea reaches the required +21°С…+22°С (air temperature +24°С…+26°С). But before these dates in Bulgaria, beauty is not crowded, delicious strawberries and cheap housing.
Where is the best place to relax? Of course, the southern resorts - Elenite, Sunny Beach, Sozopol. A little later - Albena.
- Holidays in Bulgaria in June on a ticket for two will cost from 45,000 rubles for 7 days. Great way to get away for the holidays!
Tunisia
Holidays at Marhaba Beach Hotel (Susse)
Holidays at sea in June in Tunisia can pass for an economy option, but you need to approach the issue thoughtfully. Unfortunately, the level of service in hotels is low, and therefore it is advisable to choose 4- and 5-star hotels, and ideally supplement with the all inclusive option - local food is specific.
Where to rest? It is warmest in June on the island of Djerba. They do not promise a wild steam room, usually the air during the day is + 29 ° С ... + 30 ° С, but the winds blow. Water +21°С…+22°С at the beginning of the month and up to +24°С at the end. Vacation to the maximum (with swimming) in Sousse and Hammamet, beloved by tourists from Russia, is possible only in the second half .
- All-inclusive holidays in Tunisia in June 2019 start at a cost of 60,000 rubles for two for 7 nights
Cyprus
Where to fly for a 100% bathable sea? Definitely Cyprus. Reviews of holidays in June on the island confirm that you can safely enter the water from the first of the month . For this and for good sandy beaches, Cyprus is chosen by tourists traveling with children.
The beginning of summer pleases with weather at +27°С…+30°С and a calm sea with a temperature of +24°С (and this is the highest t on the Mediterranean coast). The most popular resorts are Limassol, Larnaca, Protaras and Ayia Napa. Of the entertainment, in addition to the typical beach - fishing, sea safari, visiting an ostrich farm. Excursions are conducted to the capital Nicosia, Northern Cyprus, to the holy and historical places.
Note that Cyprus is more expensive than, for example, Greece or Turkey. Not so much for tours, but for food, transportation, etc.
- A package holiday at sea in June 2019 in Cyprus starts at a cost of 50,000 rubles for 7 nights for 2 adults. Prices for all inclusive - from 80 000 rubles
Greece (Crete)
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Crete is the largest Greek island / We are in Rhodes in June, as you can see,
there are already a lot of tourists
A beach holiday in June in Greece is just one of the controversial ones. In the first month of summer, the sun is hot, but not so hot as to turn the sea into "fresh milk" at once. The situation is gradually improving from the second half of June.
Where is the best place to go? early summer - to the southern islands of Greece - Crete and Rhodes. Daytime weather +26°С…+28°С, and water +22°С…+23°С. It may not seem the most comfortable for swimming, but there is nothing else to choose from within the country. From mid-June, the mainland also joins the islands - indicators in Halkidiki are approaching + 27 ° С in the air and + 22 ° С in the sea.
Holidays in Greece in June, as in other periods, from the cultural and educational part involves visiting places related to its history, diving, cruises, etc.
- You can go to the sea in Greece on a tour in June from 55,000 rubles for two for a week with a flight from Moscow
View from the Tel Aviv embankment to the Mediterranean Sea
You might think that abroad a truly beach holiday in June in Israel is up to + 30 ° С on the Mediterranean coast and + 38 ° С on the Red Sea. But this is not from the category of "cheap" and not everyone is suitable for a vacation with children, because. the weather is very hot .
Holidays in Israel in June is the only opportunity to visit the country in the summer, because. then hellish inferno will begin (and it feels like it begins in June). Tel Aviv and the border cities of Bat Yam and Netanya (Mediterranean Sea) lure with warm water - up to + 25 ° С ... + 26 ° С - but the climate itself is humid. Excursions to Jerusalem, Bethlehem and other shrines are torture. Plus, the annual invasion of jellyfish by July.
The Red Sea in Israel in June (Eilat) refreshes with its + 24 ° C after hot dry air, but any activity from 10 a.m. to 4-5 p.m. will also have to be stopped. The Dead Sea is not even fresh milk, but boiling, +30°C in the water and +35°C outside.
- Tours to Israel in June cost from 85,000 rubles for two for 7 nights. But we advise you to go to Israel on your own, look for flights yourself >> and book apartments >>
Montenegro
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You can fly to the sea abroad without a visa to Montenegro. To some, it will seem subtly native, and there is an explanation for this - Montenegro is similar to the Crimea.
A from June 15-20 Russians here are like on the Black Sea. Until the middle of the month, Montenegro actively absorbs the sun's rays (air temperature + 17 ° С ... + 23 ° С), and the weather can break out with rain or a storm. After that, relatively calm days are set (up to + 27 ° С), and the sea allows swimming (+ 21 ° С ... + 23 ° С), but sometimes it can excite with a cold current.
Spain
Beaches in Barcelona - sandy, wide, more or less clean
The golden rule of holidays in Spain at sea in June: organize it as close as possible by the end of the month .
Descending from the observation deck in Bergamo
Vietnam
Contrary to the belief that Southeast Asia is visited exclusively in winter, a beach holiday in June in Vietnam is the place to be.
Rains bypass the middle part of the country in summer, where the seaside resorts of Da Nang, Hoi An and Nha Trang are located. In air +33°С, in water +28°С, typical "Thai" temperatures. The sea, by the way, is very calm, without waves. But in weather conditions, there is a minus - high humidity, which is why the heat is especially felt.
- Prices for holidays in Vietnam in June - from 80,000 rubles for 10 days for 2 persons
Dominican Republic
Where to go in June 2019 for a vacation without a visa? The Dominican Republic is, in fact, a place where it is warm all year round, and they don’t bother with seasonality.
It's hot and humid here the sun is not kind : +30°С…+32°С outdoors and +28°С in water. A few cloudy days and rainy nights are seen as at least some relief. It should be noted that there are much fewer tourists during this period, they are sure that the island is mercilessly watered, and there is nothing to do here. In fact, the conditions for beach relaxation, as always, are excellent.
Where to spend holidays in the Dominican Republic in June? The most famous resorts are Punta Cana and Boca Chica.
- Tours in June cost from 130,000 rubles for 2 people, 10 days
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If you have firmly decided that you do not want to spend your vacation in a popular resort where prices are 10 times higher, then we have good news for you. Forbes magazine talked to experts who told about the most unusual and little-known places that will give you a lot of new experiences and, perhaps, change your life.
And we are in website supplemented this list and chose not only the most interesting, but also inexpensive destinations where you should go this year. You probably haven't even heard of many of them.
1. Zanzibar
Based on the name, it seems that this is an island where you can only go on a honeymoon trip, but it is not as expensive as many people think. This paradise belongs to Tanzania and is surrounded by the warm Indian Ocean. Endless beaches with white sand, turquoise water and beautiful nature - just like in the picture.
How to get there: The cheapest option is to fly to Tanzania to Dar es Salaam, and from there on a brand new ferry for only $ 35 (3 hours). Or on a small plane for $100 (20 minutes).
Housing: Experienced travelers advise the Surf Escape hotel, where a room costs $ 40 per night, it is located right on the beach, there is a place for surfing, a beach area. And incredible sunsets.
Where to go: For adventure seekers - jungle walks, island tours, diving and surfing. For those who want to relax peacefully, there is a white sand beach.
2 Naples, Italy
Naples is one of the oldest cities on the European continent. It is filled to the brim with cultural monuments: from seaside castles to underground catacombs. This is a real archive of history that entices and fascinates.
How to get there: Ticket prices for Naples start at $150.
Housing: Hotel prices tend to be high, starting at $116 for a 4-star hotel. But a cozy European-style apartment can be rented for only $35 per day.
4. Tasmania, Australia (Tasmania, Australia)
If you want to get to the resort, then Tasmania is not for you. There are beaches and lakes where you can swim in the clearest water, but this is not what people come here for. There are world-class hikes here. Tasmania boasts epic scenery, suspension bridges, forest huts, huge waterfalls, neon night lights and the purest air.
How to get there: There are many budget local flights to Tasmania: from Sydney, Canberra, Perth or Melbourne. But the best option is to rent a car in a major neighboring city and explore the state on your own.
Housing: Hotels start from $39 per night, hostels - from $31. It will be cheaper to rent an apartment - from $15 per night.
5. Cuzco, Peru
The capital of the Inca Empire, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List, is one of the most unusual cities in the world. There are monuments of an ancient civilization, colorful buildings of several cultures, and local residents wear national costumes and sell clothes made from llama wool.
How to get there: There are flights to the local airport from all over the world. And in the city, experienced travelers are advised to move only on foot.
Housing: Hostel - $ 13, hotel - $ 35, apartments - $ 24 per day.
6. Istanbul, Turkey
Recently, the Turkish lira has fallen sharply, which means that it has become much cheaper to go to Istanbul. Istanbul is home to one of the oldest markets in the world, ancient palaces, museums and more.
How to get there: Today it is one of the cheapest destinations. The city itself is best explored on foot or by bike.
Housing: Hostels - $ 14, hotels - $ 18, apartments - from $ 18 per day.
7. Karpathos, Greece (Karpathos, Greece)
The Greek island of Karpathos is where sun, sand, history and low prices come together. Here you can see the ancient ruins at Agia Anastasia or visit the National Archaeological Museum. In addition to relaxing on the beach, you can engage in active sports: fishing, windsurfing, snorkeling, diving and sailing.
How to get there: Greece is one of the most profitable destinations this year, so finding cheap flights to a local airport is not difficult. The city is worth walking.
Housing: Experienced travelers prefer to rent studio apartments, prices for which start at $ 50. There are also many budget 5-star hotels up to $ 100 per day.
Where to go: To one of the beaches (Chicken Bay, Apella, Kato Lako, Lefkos, Achata), tours.
8. Jeju Island, Korea
Forest-covered temples, blue mineral waters and many unusual dishes. Jeju Island is not the most famous part of Korea, but the prices here are more than affordable for any traveler.
How to get around: The island is best explored by car, but there are also fast and convenient bus routes.
Housing: A hostel or hotel starts at $27 per night. Asian-style apartments can be found from $20 per night.
9. Montenegro (Montenegro)
Travelers who decide to come to Montenegro will be greeted with massive mountains, ancient Roman villas, clear waters and incredible landscapes. In addition, there are gorgeous Adriatic beaches in Budva, Becici and on the island of Sveti Stefan. As well as the famous spa resorts of the Bay of Kotor.
How to get around: Most cities are so tiny that they can be explored on foot. Convenient buses and trains run between cities.
Housing: Hostels - $13, hotels - $60 per night. Apartment by the sea - from $ 35.
10. Mostar, Bosnia
Mostar is an ancient city and a pristine part of the Ottoman Empire. The place is unique in that two different cultures (Europe and Asia), two religions (Muslim and Christianity) coexist here, and they are connected by a medieval arched bridge (Star Most), whose history is as unique as the city.
How to get around: It is better to move around the city on foot or rent a bicycle.
Housing: Hostel - $ 19, hotel - $ 25. And good apartments can be rented for only $ 16 per day.
12. Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is a small state that will give you a great experience and does not require a lot of money. There is delicious food, the rocks of Sigiriya, surfing in Arugam Bay, climbing to the top of Adam's Peak.
How to get around: You can fly to Colombo for $ 230. And from there, traveling by train is the cheapest and most convenient mode of transport.
Summer is in full swing and it's time to think about a trip to the Cote d'Azur to the warm sea. If you do not intend to give up the pleasure of visiting foreign beach resorts, our article is just for you! Indeed, today we will try to find out where you can spend your summer vacation, how much this pleasure will cost in different parts of the world, and what advantages this or that resort has.
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Among the tourists there are few who, given the opportunity, will refuse the pleasure of visiting magnificent Italy. Indeed, within the framework of such a trip, it will be possible not only to enjoy visiting the most striking European sights, but also to swim in plenty in the Mediterranean Sea. We recommend considering the resort towns of Baria, Olbia, Cagliari and Rimini. You can get to them from any major Italian city with which there is an air connection from Russia (for example, a plane flight from Moscow to Rome, Milan or Venice will cost an average of 14-15 thousand rubles), or by purposefully ordering a ticket for one from these unforgettable resorts (it will be 3-4 thousand more expensive).
Let's take Bari as an example. A ready-made tour with minimal additional costs will cost each tourist 38-40 thousand rubles. If you want to create your own unique route, you should take into account the existing prices for accommodation, meals, visa processing. So, a budget breakfast in a Bari restaurant will cost $ 3.2, and dinner is at least twice as expensive. The prices for hotel rooms, which start at $30 per night, are not very conducive to such a trip.
You will also have to think about the visa application. But every tourist will be able to acquire the much-desired bronze tan and spend a few days in an unforgettable atmosphere by the sea.
The popularity of another European air destination, Russia-Spain, is also growing. This year, as before, the resorts of Barcelona, Ibiza, Malaga, Tenerife will remain the leaders of tourist recreation. You can get there for only 13-15 thousand rubles. Accommodation here is somewhat more affordable than on the Italian coast. So, the most budget option is a hostel room, one night in which will cost only $13. But hotel rooms cheaper than $40 are hard to find.
Similar requirements for the presence of a visa, which can be issued for the same 38 dollars.
Well, if you are ready to spend a large part of the family budget on a bright vacation, we recommend paying attention to one of the most desirable islands on the planet - the Canary Islands. Be prepared for the fact that only the road in both directions will cost 25 thousand rubles, although you can "grab" a very attractive tour for 15 thousand rubles.
But living on the islands will please with its affordable price offer. So, you can rent a room in a hotel overlooking the sea for only 25-30 dollars, and a budget breakfast in a hotel will cost an average of 2.5 dollars.
Holidays in the resorts of Montenegro, including Budva, Petrovac, Sutomore, will rise in price somewhat this year. A flight from Moscow has a relatively high cost (on average - 15 thousand rubles). But accommodation here is very affordable - a standard room in a budget hotel will cost only $ 20. It is impossible to call affordable prices for food in restaurants, which are sometimes even higher than in the resorts of Spain and Italy.
But there are a number of advantages that will save you money. For example, you will not have to apply for a visa, provided that you plan to spend no more than 30 days in Montenegro.
Greek resorts look no less attractive this year. Tourists who prefer to relax on the coast of this country know some saving tricks. So, many of them cook at home, buying fresh fruits and vegetables at very affordable prices. If there is no desire to deal with kitchen chores, professional chefs of the local restaurants will serve you without any problems. A delicious lunch or breakfast will cost the tourist only 3-4 dollars. You can rent a room in a hostel for $15, and a night in a hotel will cost a little more - $19.
Unfortunately, many tourists from Russia are deterred from traveling to Greece by the need to apply for a visa. Although negotiations are underway between governments to liberalize the border crossing regime for Russians, at the moment consular visa services cost $38.
From the Russian capital to the most popular Croatian resorts - Split and Dubrovnik - you can get for only 15-16 thousand rubles (and this is without discounts that are systematically introduced with the onset of the holiday season). You can choose to book a hotel room (from $30 per night) or rent a bed in a hostel for only $11.
No more expensive than food will cost at the already reviewed resorts. So, breakfast or lunch of a state employee will cost an average of 2-6 dollars. Similar expenses await tourists when applying for a permit visa (approximately $ 38).
A flight to the resorts of Bulgaria will turn out to be quite budgetary (the average price is 15 thousand rubles). In addition, tourists are waiting for an affordable vacation in comfortable hotels with good service, which has remained here since the time of the Union. Most hotels have 3 stars, but they easily bypass many European hotels according to the "service-price" criterion. So, a room will cost 15-25 dollars per night, and a stay in a hostel will cost only 10 "bucks".
The prices for food will also pleasantly surprise you - budget options for lunch and breakfast will cost only 1.5-6 dollars per person. Of the minuses, perhaps, it is worth noting only the need to apply for a visa.
It is safe to say that Turkish resorts have always been of great interest to Russians. And although today it is almost impossible to fly to this country on a package tour, many Russians continue to make exciting voyages, I plan a vacation in Antalya on my own. Given the decline in passenger traffic in this direction, you can buy a plane ticket to Turkey for only 10-14 thousand rubles! The easiest way to get there is through Istanbul, from where regular buses will take you to the coveted coast.
But accommodation prices are not in a hurry to fall in price: a hotel room, as before, will cost $ 24 per night, and you can stay in a hostel by paying no more than 14 units of US currency. But you can save on food, because the average price for a complex breakfast or lunch does not exceed 3-4 dollars. And the indisputable advantage of this tourist destination is the absence of the need for a visa.
A similar situation with the Egyptian resorts. The Russians do not want to give up a comfortable holiday by the sea, living in luxury hotels in Sharm el-Sheikh and Hurghada. Therefore, despite the closure of offers from travel agencies, numerous strings of Russians do not dry out. Self-planning a trip is a great option for a summer vacation in Egypt. A flight to the resorts from Moscow will cost from 20 thousand rubles. You will also have to get to the hotels “on your own”, which promises additional costs. But just a couple of years ago, a package tour with a transfer to the hotel cost its entire 5-6 thousand rubles!
Average for this season will be prices for accommodation in hotels. A room in a Hurghada hotel will cost tourists 20-22 dollars, and a night in a hostel will cost almost half as much. Food will also be inexpensive - a budget lunch will empty the wallets of vacationers by only 5-7 "bucks".
Of course, at current prices, a flight to India cannot be called a budget one. The average cost of the road in both directions will be 24-25 thousand rubles. And this is provided that you fly with transfers to Delhi airport. Then it’s worth spending a few more “bucks” on a trip to the very coast. If you are planning to fly a direct flight to the resort, be prepared to overpay up to 40% of the mentioned amount for speed and comfort.
Do not forget about the offers of travel agencies. This year you can buy an attractive tour with a transfer to the hotel, meals and accommodation at very affordable prices. The focus is on the Indian resort of Goa.
If you are planning an independent trip to Goa, be prepared for the fact that the worries of finding a hotel, hostel, as well as the cost of food will fall entirely on your shoulders. At the same time, a budget breakfast will cost tourists only 1.5-2 dollars, but for a full dinner you will have to pay an average of 7 dollars.
Many tourists have long made a choice in favor of traveling in Russia, decisively abandoning foreign resorts. They are convinced that nowhere else is there such beauty and diversity of nature, amazing architecture, historically valuable cities, unforgettable beach resorts as in Russia. It is difficult to challenge their opinion: Russia contains a huge local history, cultural and historical layer of architecture, rich in natural beauty.
If we add to this the obvious savings, a compelling and enticing portrait of the future of an exciting and inexpensive trip to Russia is drawn! And it's also very nice to forget about exchange rates and not give extra money because of the vagaries of the exchange!
The most ancient cities of Russia: the architecture of the centuries
Not far from Moscow there are three cities, the origin of which goes back to the times when our ancestors were still pagans. Each of them has preserved the oldest evidence of Russian history and has become the most valuable diamond in the collection.
These are the cities:
- Moore;
- Yaroslavl;
- Pereslavl Zalessky.
As in the city, in Murom, in the village of Karacharovo ...
Lines from the Tale of Bygone Years date back to the ninth century and tell us about the life of the Russian hero Ilya Muromets. Once, back in the thirteenth century, both the city and the famous village stood in dense forests, on the banks of the Oka, and the path to them was difficult and dangerous.
Now you can get to Murom very quickly and without spending an extra ruble: there are bus and rail links; easy to reach by car. Murom is waiting for travelers, having prepared its miracles, for visiting and examining which you will not have to pay!
For pilgrimage guests and connoisseurs of religious architecture, these are monasteries and temples of the 11th-17th centuries:
- Holy Trinity Convent;
- Murom Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery;
- Ascension Church or Church of the Ascension of the Lord;
- Holy Resurrection Monastery (Savior on the Forest);
- Church of Cosmas and Damian.
The relics of Peter and Fevronia, symbols of love and family well-being in the Orthodox denomination, rest in the Holy Trinity Monastery. These patron saints of marriage and family give pilgrims happiness in their personal lives.
If during the inspection you want to have a snack, then on the territory of the monasteries there are shops where they sell delicious fresh pies from their own monastic bakeries - inexpensive and still warm.
Temples and monasteries make up one side of the coin of Murom attractions, and the other is almost fabulous, or epic.
The epic side of Murom begins with the Epic stone - a stone lying at a crossroads, a stone with a hard-to-read inscription, the progenitor of all fairy-tale pointer stones.
The museum in Karacharovo will demonstrate local history exhibits, the house where Ilya was born, an ancient church dedicated to him. From the picturesque village, go to the Oka embankment, where Muromets, twenty-one meters tall, is still peering into the opposite bank, as if expecting to see the Polovtsian hordes ... This statue is considered the second largest in Russia: after the Motherland in Volgograd.
Road: train ~4.5 hours, from 450 rubles. seated ticket.
Accommodation: hotels from 1500 rubles, apartments from private owners from 1000 rubles.
Yaroslavl: Cheap Weekend Tour
Another city, which will take two days to explore, located four hours from Moscow, is Yaroslavl. You can visit it very cheaply for the weekend, staying at the Bear Corner Hotel. Three-star, but very comfortable and inexpensive hotel is located in the historical center of Yaroslavl, which has become a UNESCO heritage.
The hotel does not provide food, but next to it there are many small cafes and pizzerias. The price of food in Yaroslavl is low, the difference with Moscow is noticeable. For example, the average price tag per person in a Japanese restaurant is only 450 rubles.
There are many museums in Yaroslavl that have no analogues, which have grown from private collections. For example, this is the Teddy Bear Museum and the Museum of Music and Time.
Religious architectural Yaroslavl is represented by famous temples:
- Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery and Cathedral;
- Church of Elijah the Prophet;
- New Assumption Cathedral.
The antiquity of Yaroslavl is adjacent to scientific museums and the ultra-modern planetarium. V. Tereshkova, a native of Yaroslavl.
The landscapes of Yaroslavl are very good: it stands on the banks of the Volga and Kotorosl rivers, it is everywhere embraced and adorned by the water surface.
To get acquainted with all the charms of the city, you can book an inexpensive walking tour. It lasts two hours, costs from 1000 to 1200 rubles for a group of two people. You can find a guide in advance on the Internet.
Road: train ~ 3.5 - 4 hours, from 500 rubles. seated ticket.
Accommodation: hotels and apartments from private owners from 1000 rubles.
Pereslavl Zalessky: a city-legend
It is located only two and a half hours from Moscow, and if you want to go with your family or company, then it is better to go by car.
View of Lake Pleshcheyevo from the embankment of Pereslavl-Zalessky
On the shores of Lake Pleshcheyevo, already remarkable in itself for its size, almost perfectly round shape and beauty, there are recreation centers where a lot of entertainment is served. Horse riding, wind and kite surfing, swimming, water skiing - the lake is so big that there is enough for everyone even in the hottest summer season.
The most inexpensive of them is the Ohana base, where accommodation in a house costs only 800 rubles per day. For a large company, the Pleshcheyevo base is suitable, offering large cozy houses for 6000 per day. The maximum number of guests is six, that is, it turns out only 1000 rubles per day. The rest of the bases offer the cost of a house from 1500 thousand rubles.
You can also stay in the private sector. Local residents rent out both apartments and houses with saunas and fireplaces, estimating a day of living in them from 1000 to 1800 rubles.
Road: bus from the Shchelkovsky bus station cost 429 rubles. 2.5 - 3 hours on the way.
Accommodation: hotels from 1500 rubles. Apartments from private owners from 1000 rubles.
In addition to nature, water sports and the beauties of local monasteries, autumn Pereslavl is a place for “silent” hunting. The places here are not just mushrooms, but fabulous mushrooms.
You can walk the whole Pereslavl in an hour. During this time you will see:
- Earthen ramparts and ditches from the early 11th century;
- Pereslavl Kremlin with churches and walls of the early 11th-12th centuries;
- Goritsky Monastery (14th century);
- Pereslavl Kremlin and Spaso-Preobrazhensky Cathedral (12th-14th centuries);
- Nikitsky Monastery (11th century);
- Sorokosvyatskaya Church (18th century);
- Holy Trinity Danilovsky Monastery (16th century).
In addition, do not forget to look at the pagan shrine - Sin-stone. It is believed that he fulfills the most secret desires.
Looking for history...
Cities that can be visited by spending a modest amount, and at the same time having a powerful serious and local history value, are:
- Kronstadt;
- Volgograd;
The city, the brainchild of Peter the Great, was closed to tourists and guests until 1996, and therefore retained a touching touch of Soviet simplicity and almost Soviet prices.
It has few restaurants, but tasty and unpretentious food is sold in shops and family cafes.
Start your tour from Anchor Square - this is the center of the city, where the cathedral-lighthouse rises, the Naval Cathedral of St. Nicholas. The history of Kronstadt spans three hundred years, many of which were devoted to defense at sea, so in the city you will find a naval museum, naval memorials, and barracks for naval officers dating back to the time of Peter the Great.
Kronstadt is surrounded by forts standing on the water. They were laid down and built throughout the life of the city, but they were laid down and planned by Peter the Great.
Fort "Konstantin", "Milyutin" and "Obruchev" can be visited with a guided tour, the rest of the forts are in disrepair, and you can get there only with a certain courage and independence.
Unlike the forts of Kaliningrad, the forts in the waters of the Baltic Gulf have a different architecture and shape.
Road: from St. Petersburg by minibus from the Chernaya Rechka metro station. To St. Petersburg from Moscow: "Sapsan" from 3000 rubles, 4 hours. on the way, or a night train from 1400 rubles. (reserved seat ~8+ hours). By plane Moscow-Petersburg (round trip) from 3,800 rubles.
Accommodation: it is better to stay in St. Petersburg and get to Kronstadt by minibus. In St. Petersburg apartments from private owners from 1000 rubles. Hotels from 1000 rubles.
Volgograd: Motherland is calling!
There is no other city whose name is so closely associated with the greatest battle of World War II. Volgograd tops the list of hero cities; the events of the Battle of Stalingrad still occupy the minds and historians still restore their course.
In search of memorials, monumental memorials and historical museums, head to Volgograd.
Historical monuments and museums:
- Mamaev kurgan;
- Avenue of Heroes;
- Soldier's field;
- Museum-panorama "Battle of Stalingrad".
Tourists willingly visit the Stalin Museum in Volgograd. In the age of debunking past ideals, in the age of rewriting Russian history, his odious figure arouses a lot of interest. The Stalin Museum has collected the most reliable, confirmed and entertaining documents, facts, exhibits that reveal the controversial personality of Stalin without bias.
Volgograd is also good because educational excursions can be combined with a beach holiday on the banks of the Volga. In order to find a wild beach, for which you don’t have to pay an entrance fee, head towards the town of Volzhsk. It is located half an hour from Volgograd, food is much cheaper there, and sandy wild beaches are almost deserted.
Road: plane Russian low-cost airline Pobeda, from 3000 one way. Train 21 hours on the way, reserved seat from 1400 rubles.
Accommodation: hotels from 1000 rubles. Apartments from private owners from 1000 rubles.
Vyborg: the city-fortress
View of the central part of the city from the tower of St. Olaf of the Vyborg Castle
The city was founded in the Middle Ages by the Swedes and is the only historical settlement in the Leningrad region. The main attractions of Vyborg are:
- Vyborg castle;
- Alvar Aalto Library;
- Monrepos park;
- House on the rock;
- Merchant Vekrut's house;
- Church of Hyacinth on Water Gate Street.
The largest hotels in Vyborg are "Druzhba", "Victoria" and "Vyborg".
Road: From St. Petersburg by train from Finland Station 282 rubles. 2.5 hours on the way, or by bus from the Parnas metro station, prices are about the same.
To St. Petersburg from Moscow: "Sapsan" from 3000 rubles, 4 hours on the way, night train from 1400 rubles. reserved seat ~8+ hours. By plane round trip from 3 800 rubles.
By direct train Moscow - Helsinki, the price of a reserved seat is 3100 rubles.
Accommodation: hotels from 1500 rubles. Apartments from private owners from 1500 rubles.
Economical travel to protected areas
Russia is not deprived of natural reserves: in almost every city you will find a green area, an arboretum or a botanical garden. But tourists are interested in something special, unforgettable, rare, and not just a collection of plants.
Do you want to stroke the velvety muzzles of moose and taste their milk? See the necropolis of an unknown civilization and temples imprisoned underground? Photograph the largest extinct volcano in the world? Read on!
List of affordable and unusual reserved places in Russian cities:
- Kostroma;
- Voronezh (Divnogorye);
- Elbrus ().
Kostroma: flax, birch bark and elk farm
Kostroma – a city on the banks of the Volga, a point of the Golden Ring, where people willingly go with children, for whom special entertainment and museums are prepared. For adults, this is the place where the monasteries of the 12th century are collected, the famous Ipatievskaya Sloboda with perfectly preserved monuments of antiquity and Russian architecture; the oldest jewelry factory in Russia and linen production.
- Church of the Cathedral of the Virgin (16th century);
- Church of the All-Merciful Savior (17th century);
- Chapel from the village of Bolshoe Tokarevo (18th century);
- Chapel from the village of Pritykino (18th century);
- Church of Elijah the Prophet (19th century).
Kostroma is the birthplace of the Snow Maiden, and her children are waiting for her ice tower, in which the fabulous household of the Snow Maiden lives all year round and she herself is a snow beauty.
For children and adults, it will be interesting to visit the Sumarokovskaya elk farm. Fifty years ago, Soviet scientists set themselves the goal of domesticating the elk. What came of it, you can find out by visiting the farm, tasting elk milk and stroking the velvety muzzles of completely tame forest giants.
Road: Train from 600 rubles. seated ticket, 6 hours on the way. Bus from the Shchelkovsky bus station 986 rubles, 6 hours on the way.
Accommodation: hotels from 1000 rubles. Apartments from private owners from 1000 rubles. The cost of moose milk at the moose farm: 50 rubles. for 50 ml., 800 rubles. per litre.
Voronezh (Divnogorie)
In the Voronezh region on the Don River there is a small town of Liski, the main attraction of which is the natural historical and archaeological museum-reserve "Divnogorie". On the territory of the museum-reserve are located:
- cave chalk churches of the 19th century;
- Mayatskoye settlement of the 9th-10th centuries;
- Divnogorsky Assumption Monastery (XVII century);
- the only chalk pillars in the region are the remains of Diva;
- unique landscape formations;
- relict and endemic vegetation;
- endemic insects.
Divnogorie is an open-air museum, open from May to October inclusive. More than 60 thousand tourists visit it every season. A visit to the museum-reserve without ordering an excursion is free of charge. Excursion order: from 60 rubles. per person up to 350 rubles. There are discounts for preferential categories of citizens.
Road:
to Voronezh: seated train from 760 rubles, 6.5 hours on the way. Plane from 3800 rubles. roundtrip. Bus from different places in Moscow ~900 rubles.
From Voronezh by train to the Liski station (~2 hours on the way), from Liski by train or bus.
Accommodation: hotel in Divnogorye - 590 rubles. for a person.
Elbrus region
The medical resorts of the Elbrus region are good for visiting with children. Accommodation in the sanatoriums of Essentuki, Kislovodsk or Zheleznovodsk will strengthen the immune system and improve the health of children from three years old.
In addition to its medicinal benefits and inexpensive accommodation prices, the Elbrus region is famous for its landscapes, where mountain rivers and lakes merge with alpine meadows. Waterfalls and rocks, snowy peaks of mountains, sparkling with icing in the sun, the majestic bulk of the sleeping volcano Elbrus - Lermontov admired these places.
What once struck the heart of a sensitive poet is still the central most beautiful places in Kabardino-Balkaria: Blue Lake, Mount Koltso.
The air in the Elbrus region seems sweet to those accustomed to smog. Panoramas of mountain peaks, ancient streets of cities, flowering meadows: tourists admire the beauties of three hundred days a year, because there is practically no bad weather in the Elbrus region.
Road: By plane, a two-way flight from Moscow to Mineralnye Vody will cost from 7,500 rubles, the journey takes about two hours. By bus - about 3,500 rubles one way. A reserved seat train ticket costs from 3,000 rubles, travel time is 1 day and 8 hours.
Accommodation: in a medical sanatorium with three or four meals a day 2000 rubles a day. Prices for accommodation in apartments by the day start from 1000-1500 rubles for a 1-2 room apartment.
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Water resorts and recreation centers in Russia
Often, tourists are guided in choosing the purpose of travel by the presence of nearby water. Lakes, seas, large rivers are very attractive both from the point of view of the beauty of landscapes and from the point of view of active and pleasant recreation.
Sometimes it seems that it will be difficult to find a cheap vacation on the beautiful shores of a clear reservoir: the prices for resort vouchers are frightening, and the frustrated traveler closes the page offering to go to the water.
Do not rush to give up water recreation! Relax at inexpensive resorts and camp sites on the shores:
- Crimea (Solnechnogorsk)
- Rybinsk reservoir
- a famous resort, which does not need to be advertised, but it is worth noting that not all cities and towns of Crimea are equally cheap. We found the cheapest and most comfortable place with a subtropical climate, a small number of people on clean and free beaches.
Solnechnogorsk is a beautiful place, protected by rocks from strong winds. Due to this, over the small-pebble beaches of Solnechnogorsk, there is always a transparent clear sky.
The sea here is clean, the bottom is flat, so you can take your kids with you. If you go with a group of adults, then you can stay in car campings, where accommodation will cost less than three hundred rubles a day.
Local neat houses invite those who want comfort to stay. Entertainment is offered on the beaches of Solnechnogorsk: catamarans, jet skis. The prices are symbolic - from 50 rubles per hour of using the watercraft.
Road: by plane Moscow - Simferopol (from 6100 rubles), then by minibus Simferopol - Rybachye.
Accommodation: From 350 per room in boarding houses / hotels.
The cheapest on Seliger rest "savages". The tent towns of Seliger are located along the banks in multi-colored flocks, but there are many places on the chains of long lakes, and the tent can be set apart.
Experienced "savages" fit into two thousand rubles for a week's stay in a tent, by the fire, on which they boil and fry fresh fish caught in the lakes.
If you are used to comfort, then recreation centers will offer you it at a modest price, and at the same time hunting, fishing, boating and horseback riding, night barbecues, Russian baths ...
Rest on Seliger is closest to people who love the nature of Russia in its wild incarnation, people who avoid noisy crowded resorts.
The chain of endless lakes, stretched out under a bright sky, is good in the early morning, when bursts of fish are carried for kilometers, sedge rustle sleepily, and a fire with bitter smoke burns nearby.
Road: bus Moscow - Ostashkov from the Tushino bus station. 7 hours on the road, cost 781 rubles.
Then by bus from Ostashkov to Berezovy Ryad or Svapusche. The cost is 126 rubles.
Accommodation: from 800 rub. (private sector)
Weekly accommodation for one person + road: 10,000 rubles, if you eat on your own.
Rybinsk reservoir
This is an artificially created reservoir, which I want to call the sea because of its huge size. Surrounded by coniferous mushroom and berry forests, it is famous for its fishing grounds.
Good location - just a few hours from Moscow, attracts weekend tourists who want to hunt or fish.
The most inexpensive bases where you can rent gear cheaply and save on accommodation in a double room are the Kedr, Medukhovo, and Stepanevo bases.
The surroundings of the Rybinsk reservoir were chosen by quad bikers, and in winter - lovers of snowmobiling.
Road: by bus from Moscow to Rybinsk (5.5 hours on the way). The cost is from 600 rubles, if you depart from the Botanichesky Sad metro station, from other points of departure the ticket costs more.
Accommodation: from 850 rub. per person in the rooms of the camp site.
Have a good trip to Russia!