In Russian tourism, July and August are the most popular months for seaside holidays. Domestic and foreign resorts delight with consistently hot weather, a rich harvest of fruits and vegetables. As usual, at the peak of the season, travelers are offered a large selection of last minute tours and packages of various price categories. Where should you go in August 2019?
Domestic seaside resorts
With the growth of the dollar and euro exchange rates, more and more Russians prefer to relax at sea within their native country. Moreover, the warmer and more productive August is one of the most suitable months for these purposes. The main center of beach recreation in our country is still the Krasnodar Territory. On the shores of the Azov and Black Seas, there are resorts for every taste, from noisy cities to small quiet settlements. The choice of a place, of course, depends on your goals for a vacation in August 2019: whether you are going to have fun with a youth company or want to spend time peacefully with young children.
The largest resort cities of the Krasnodar Territory are Sochi, Anapa, Gelendzhik, Novorossiysk. The Sea of Azov, as a rule, is chosen by lovers of family vacations. The nature here is not so beautiful and picturesque, but housing is cheaper, the beaches are sandy everywhere. In addition, the Sea of Azov is not as deep as the Black Sea, the water in it warms up faster, so it is more suitable for bathing children.
Within the country, the Krasnodar Territory is not inferior in popularity to the Crimean Peninsula. With the opening of the new bridge and the establishment of direct communication with the rest of Russia, experts predict an annual increase in the number of tourists. In Crimea, there is a large selection of hotels, sanatoriums, boarding houses, offering accommodation and treatment at a variety of prices. The most prestigious and expensive cities of the peninsula are Yalta and Alushta. Sudak, Evpatoria, Novy Svet, Sevastopol are not much inferior to them in popularity. The cheapest place to stay is in small villages located close to major resorts.
The Baltic Sea in high season is also perfect for a beach holiday. However, to travel to the Kaliningrad region by train, you will need a passport. If you are traveling by plane, you can do without this document. The largest resort towns of the Baltic Sea are Zelenogradsk and Svetlogorsk. Unlike the rest of Russia, here the closeness of Europe is noticeable in everything, from ancient architecture to clean, well-groomed beaches.
Holidays abroad by the sea
Although real heat reigns in the resorts of the Mediterranean in August, this does not stop Russian tourists who miss the warmth and sun during the long winter. Turkey, Greece, Cyprus, Spain are among the most popular destinations every year. Fans of budget holidays at the sea choose Bulgaria, Georgia.
Among the new, dynamically developing directions in the domestic tourism industry, one can name Croatia, where even in August it is not too hot - about + 30 ° C. True, there are almost no sandy beaches in this country. Also, a fairly comfortable temperature regime in August is established on the Atlantic coast of Portugal. In this country, Russian tourists are increasingly attracted by the island of Madeira and the Azores.
As a variety in August 2019, you can go to the island of Malta. True, its rocky beaches are not very convenient, but the extraordinary underwater world is suitable for diving, and the ancient architecture will be interesting for excursion purposes. When planning a vacation in August in hot Spain, it is better to give preference to the Canary Islands, where northeast winds replace the summer heat with a saving coolness.
France is also suitable for beach lovers. In this country, tourists are waiting for the resorts of the Cote d'Azur and the island of Corsica. And at the same time you can visit Paris and the famous Disneyland amusement park.
As in any month, there are many places in August that you should refrain from visiting. For example, people who do not tolerate extremely hot weather are undesirable to go to Israel, the United Arab Emirates or Egypt. Also, August is the hurricane season in the Caribbean, so you should refuse to visit Cuba or the Dominican Republic. The rainy season also begins in Southeast Asia, which means that it is better to postpone a visit to Thailand or Vietnam for another period.
