Many tourists suddenly realize that it is not necessary to go to distant countries in order to have a good rest. Since Russia is the largest country in the world, there are types of recreation for any, even the most demanding, taste. Let's figure out where you can relax in Russia in December.
Black Sea
You can choose any type of recreation for yourself: wellness, medical, sightseeing, active or family. There is a huge number of hotels and sanatoriums on the shores of our Black Sea. The service here is no worse than the European one; the hotels have spas, swimming pools and recreation centers for children. Many Russian hotels have adopted the experience of foreign colleagues and introduced an “all-inclusive” system. In December, you can have a great rest on the sandy Black Sea coast.
The Krasnodar Territory has a miraculous and healing climate. Mineral waters and curative mud will have an additional positive effect on human health. You can come in December to almost any city on the coast. And although the weather will be warm, the water in the sea will be cool, so instead of swimming it is better to admire the beauty of Sochi and Adler, climb the mountains or just lie on the shore.
Azov sea
With children, you can go to the shore of the Azov Sea. The sea itself is not very deep, so it warms up well, but in December the water is still pretty cool. In general, the climate of the Taman Peninsula is mild, in December the sun no longer beats or burns, +15 heat, low humidity.
Rest on the Sea of Azov is quite capable of improving health. Here the pleasant sea air mixes with the smell of steppe herbs, turning into healing. There are real mud volcanoes on Azov. The healing mud is saturated with iodine and bromine. The most popular resort in these places is the town of Yeisk. There are excellent hotels and magnificent sanatoriums with high quality service. Rest here is quite inexpensive, you can meet, for example, 20 thousand rubles.
West of Russia
You can go to rest in the west of Russia in December. The Baltic Sea and nearby Kaliningrad are at your service. There is also a large nature reserve nearby. This is land that does not have a solid base, but is formed due to the release of large amounts of sand from the mouth of the Neman.
These places have a completely unique nature. There are rare plants and alien landscapes. The described area is very popular among tourists. Magnificent air, aromas of sea water and forest - all this mixes into something unified, memorable for a lifetime. There are excellent holiday homes and sanatoriums here.
Karelia
In Russia, you can have a great rest in Karelia. These lands are famous for their indescribable beauty, you rarely find something like that. In this edge of the lakes, the tourist infrastructure is very developed: there are rest houses, sanatoriums and guest houses. Among other things, there are many architectural monuments and several entertainment complexes.
The local area allows you to walk in the forest and enjoy the fresh air. If you wish, you can go hunting for a wild boar, wolf or bear. Lovers of a safer holiday can go on a wonderful fishing trip. There are several tourist routes to choose from: Valaam, Solovetsky Islands or Kizhi Island.
East of Russia
Going to the East of Russia, you will find the world famous Lake Baikal, Altai Territory. In general, the word Altai is translated from local dialects as "golden mountain". Arriving here, you seem to find yourself in a fairy tale - all around taiga and mountains, many rivers and lakes. Local attractions are of a rather impressive age. For example, Lake Baikal is about 25 million years old. It contains one fifth of the world's fresh water reserves.
This land is visited by tourists from all over the world. Mainly to admire the beauty of Lake Baikal. This is a unique place, because here the taiga is practically adjacent to the desert, and the tundra is next to the steppe of stones. There are also unique plants that you will not find anywhere else. Many sanatoriums and recreation centers have been built for tourists in Altai. Taste a real Russian bathhouse, sip Siberian tea and feel the flavor of Siberian cuisine.
