Rest abroad at all times was considered the most expensive pleasure. But recently, tourists can go on vacation abroad freely and the cost of such a vacation will be quite acceptable. Let's take a look at the most cheap vacation abroad in 2019.

In this article, we will try to provide you with a description of the most popular destinations among Russian tourists. Also, many may be interested in reading the information from the article: where to relax without a visa abroad in 2019.

Most popular countries

In Turkey any Russian feels at home and therefore many residents of our country prefer to rest in this country. Turkey is mainly a beach holiday with children on the Black Sea or the Mediterranean. You can also do inexpensive shopping here and naturally visit various attractions. Also, one should not forget about entertainment, which in Turkey is just a huge amount, and therefore every day tourists are waiting for a lot of nightclubs, discos, restaurants and bars.

Holiday prices here fluctuate depending on the time of year, season and part of the country. So, for example, a tour to Antalya will cost about $ 200, to Istanbul - about $ 350, and to Kemer - $ 250. On average, a two-week tour for two can be bought for 1000-1500 dollars, and if you are lucky enough to buy a last-minute tour or go to Turkey in the fall, you can save up to 50% of their cost. Russian tourists prefer Turkey for a good all-inclusive holiday, excellent climate, clear sea and numerous excursions.

Unfortunately, today Türkiye is closed to travel companies and many are tormented by the question of when Turkey will be opened. But you can go on holiday on your own.

Holidays in Egypt on the sea is the most traditional among the inhabitants of Russia, since this direction has long been "travelled" by Russian tourists. Here you can enjoy excellent service in hotels, a warm climate, a huge amount of entertainment for only $ 250 for 7-8 days of excellent rest.

Warm Red Sea, gentle sun, All inclusive and, of course, the ancient pyramids- this is what many tourists come to this city every year for. beautiful country with her ancient history and unique monuments of culture and architecture: the Pyramids, the eternal Sphinx and Luxor, which are visited by tourists, all this is worth it to go to this country on vacation. But this route is closed, although there is information that flights will resume soon.

And, of course, the question will be logical: which is better, Turkey or Egypt in terms of service, comfort, food?

Thailand no less popular than Turkey or Egypt, but in this country the high season begins in mid-autumn and ends in early winter. Therefore, if you want to get the cheapest tour, it is best to count on the month of April or May.

A ticket for a ten-day vacation will cost about 700-800 dollars. The cheapest seaside vacation in 2019 will indeed be in Thailand, since in almost any region of the country you can have a great vacation for $15–25 per day. If you decide to travel on your own, then on average you will need about $ 400 per month for accommodation with the condition of staying in a hotel in downtown Pattaya. But you can find a vacation and cheaper. On the island of Phuket, Chang, Koh Samui, Phi Phi, you can find a hotel room for $150-200 per month. And if one room is enough for you, then you can rent it for 80-90 dollars.

Thailand has very cheap food, so you only need $100 a month for food. For $2 you can have a great lunch in any cafe, and $6 is enough for dinner in a good restaurant. And if you want to fill your suitcase with inexpensive things, then $ 100 will also be enough for you, without even haggling.

The cheapest seaside vacation

Vietnam- this is an incredibly beautiful place where you can find many corners of nature untouched by man. And even despite the ever-increasing popularity of this country, rest in it remains quite acceptable. So, for example, $ 10 a day is enough for one person to stay at a hotel, meals, excursion programs and massage. And if you're willing to spend $20 a day, you'll be able to indulge in nothing. Therefore, 400-500 dollars for an excellent 30-day vacation will be quite enough. But this is not counting the flight, since plane tickets are not included in this price (a direct flight will cost a little more than with transfers).

Read a useful informative article about comparing countries: What to choose - Thailand or Vietnam, Sri Lanka for quality inexpensive holidays, excursions and entertainment?

Goa (India) is another popular tourist destination, as with 100 dollars in your pocket (6000 rupees) you can have a great rest and not deny yourself anything, especially when it comes to northern Goa.

The cost of a holiday in Goa for a European person is quite low, especially far from big cities and metropolitan areas. The most expensive holiday in Goa is in the winter, since the high season begins at this time, but if you buy a ticket in the off-season, then a tour with air travel at the time of price reduction starts at $ 400. But if you decide to go on your own and live in an inexpensive guesthouse, as many young people do, you can save about 20-30% of your money. Goa is very popular among Russians due to its favorable tropical climate and recreation at almost any time of the year.

Abkhazia is located next to Russia and therefore many prefer to go to this country on vacation, as for many it will be the most a budget option have a great time on the Black Sea. I would also like to note that the Russians do not need visas and passports to go on vacation to Abkhazia and the road will take a little time.

If you do not have a large amount of money, then you can choose a vacation in the private sector, where prices for budget housing do not exceed 300–350 rubles per person per day. If you want more comfortable apartments in the private sector, you will have to pay a larger amount - about 500 rubles. Meals per day in Abkhazia will also cost you from 500 rubles per day. Thus, it can be calculated that a seven-day vacation in this country without travel will cost about 5,600 to 10,000 rubles per person.

Holidays in boarding houses and hotels in 2019 will cost much more. So, for example, a double room in a boarding house or sanatorium will cost from 1600 to 8000 rubles per day. Thus, if you are counting on inexpensive vacation in Abkhazia, then you will need an amount of 22,000 rubles for two. For 30,000 rubles for two, you can also see all the sights of this beautiful country.

Many Russians, we are sure, will be curious about the answer to the following question: Where is it better to relax - in Sochi, Crimea or Abkhazia?

But the cheapest vacation abroad at sea awaits you in Bali and Cambodia. These countries offer the cheapest accommodation and food for tourists. In Bali, you can find excellent housing for $100 a month and the same amount of food for 30 days. The only negative is a very expensive flight - about 1000 dollars!

Cambodia and Bali are not very famous countries for tourist holiday, and therefore the question will be logical: Where is Bali and Cambodia?

And in Cambodia, you can find a room for $1.5 a night, and buying delicious and cheap food, you will feel guilty that you are paying people so little. A visit to one of the world's most famous monuments of the Kingdom of Cambodia - Angkor Wat will cost you only $ 5.

Exquisite relaxation

Sri Lanka or Ceylon recently began to enjoy great popularity among Russian tourists, as many want to relax in exotic places where beautiful nature reigns and there are many secluded beautiful places and unique cultural and historical attractions.

And it is in Sri Lanka that you can have a great rest in an inexpensive beach hotel for 10-15 dollars a day. And here you can practice a wide variety of sports: diving, surfing, fishing, kitering, rafting, etc. But plane tickets here are not cheap, so it's best to buy tickets for charter flights or connecting flights. Thus, for a monthly vacation, you will need about 400-500 dollars.

Greece is the country of the ancient gods, the Aegean and mediterranean sea, as well as beautiful picturesque places where you can relax with children at the most reasonable prices. Halkidiki is a gem Aegean Sea, Crete - the island of the legendary Minotaur, Athens - the capital of the country, Rhodes, Peloponnese, Attica, Paros, Corfu and many other islands and resorts in Greece attract many tourists from Russia. And they are all great for family vacation. On average, a vacation in Greece will cost you $250-350 for 7 days. Currently, this country is one of the cheapest countries that require a Schengen visa, who want to fully enjoy the beach and sightseeing vacation on the sea.

Cyprus can not be called very cheap for recreation, but it is very popular among Russians. A ticket to Cyprus from Moscow will cost about $ 200 per person, but if you get on the action of some airline, you can save from 30 to 50%. But living on the island is quite expensive. The cheapest room in Paphos will cost $30-35, but you can rent a room for $25-28 per night. Food in cafes and restaurants is also not cheap, so it is best to buy food in supermarkets, where there are various promotions and discounts.

If you choose where to relax, between the last two countries, then we recommend reading the differences between them: Which is better to choose - Greece or Cyprus, for example, for beach holiday?

Europe - vacation spot

Portugal is a member of the Eurozone and therefore cannot boast of the same low prices like Asian countries. But rest here is completely different. It is necessary to go to this beautiful country, which is located in the south-west of the Iberian Peninsula, only to enjoy the taste of excellent seafood, Portuguese cherry liquor - jinjin, port wine, and also visit all architectural monuments Iberian culture of the country, one of which is the famous tower of Belen - a fort on the Tijou River in the region of the same name in Lisbon.

Accommodation in Portugal in an inexpensive provincial hostel will cost from 18 to 33 dollars per day. A room in a three-star hotel will cost from 30 to 80 dollars a day. And accommodation in a boarding house in Lisbon is from 13 to 28 dollars. Lunch in an inexpensive cafe will cost from 6.5 to 13.5 dollars, and one dish in an expensive restaurant will cost from 6 to 24 dollars. Approximately per day for one person you will need about $50, so the total cost of the trip will vary from $600 to $1000.

Ticket price - from 13 574 rubles.

One day cost

• Housing. Two places in a hostel - from 990 rubles, a double room in a hotel - from 1,000 rubles.
• Food. Cold Lithuanian borsch - 190 rubles, fried potatoes with hunting sausages - 290 rubles.
• Entertainment. Two tickets to the Museum of the World Ocean (excursion on a submarine) - 600 rubles, entrance to the Amber Museum - 300 rubles for two.

Things to do

• Go to an organ concert in Cathedral and meditate on the eternal at the grave of Immanuel Kant.
• Visit the Fish Village, board the submarine B-413, and then go to the Amber Museum. It is unthinkable to visit Kaliningrad and not buy an amber souvenir or jewelry.
• Explore the Kaliningrad region: a little over an hour drive from the city are the castles of the Teutonic Order - Insterburg and Schaaken.
• Walk along one of the hiking trails curonian spit- natural wonder included in the List world heritage UNESCO. Marvel at the dunes and intricately curved trees of the Dancing Forest.

Russia, Karelia

The cost of tickets to Petrozavodsk - from 18,872 rubles.
When to go: May to September.

One day cost

• Housing. Two places in a hostel - from 1,000 rubles, a double room in a hotel - from 1,200 rubles.
• Food. Gate (Karelian pie) with potatoes - 75 rubles, trout fish soup - 410 rubles, rowan liqueur - 190 rubles for 50 grams.
• Entertainment. A trip to Ruskeala - 3,850 rubles for two, an excursion to Kizhi - 5,900 rubles for two, an excursion to Valaam from Petrozavodsk - 10,400 rubles.

Things to do

• There are 60 thousand lakes and 27 thousand rivers. Go rafting or kayaking on the Shuya River, or try to catch a hefty salmon while fishing on Lake Onega. If the extreme does not appeal, go to the Kivach waterfall - this is the highest flat waterfall in Europe.
• It is impossible to visit Karelia and not visit the Kizhi nature reserve, where real masterpieces of wooden architecture are collected. According to legend, the Church of the Transfiguration was built by the carpenter Nestor with just an axe. After the construction, the master threw the ax into the lake so that no one could repeat his masterpiece.
• Ruskeala mountain park is located not far from the border with Finland. Where marble used to be mined in an industrial quarry, there is now a lake with marble shores and underwater grottoes. On the way to Ruskeala, take a look at the Tokhminsky waterfalls.

Georgia

The cost of tickets to Tbilisi - from 22,332 rubles.
Entry mode - visa-free. When to go: from May to July or in September-October.

One day cost

• Housing. Two places in a hostel - from 361 rubles, a double room in a hotel - from 902 rubles.
• Food. Khachapuri - 135 rubles, a serving of 10 khinkali with beef - 180 rubles, pork shashlik - 270 rubles.
• Entertainment. Excursion in Tbilisi - 1,800 rubles for two, two tickets to Botanical Garden- 90 rubles, round trip by cable car - 90 rubles for two.

Things to do

• In Tbilisi, be sure to take the cable car up to the Narikala Fortress, visit the flea market on the Dry Bridge, Shardeni Street and the Botanical Garden.
• It is worth paying attention not only to the capital, but also to other regions of the country. From interesting - ancient city Mtskheta, mountains and waterfalls of Svaneti, the Georgian Military Highway and, of course, Kakheti with its wine.
• For a beach holiday, go to Batumi, Kobuleti or Sarpi. The beach in Sarpi is considered one of the best in Adjara - the seaside region of Georgia.

Poland, Krakow

The cost of tickets to Krakow - from 34,104 rubles.
Entry mode: Schengen visa required. When to go: during Catholic Christmas or from May to September.

One day cost

• Housing. Two places in a hostel - from 1,081 rubles, a double room in a hotel - from 2,153 rubles.
• Food. Casserole (baguette with filling) - from 84 rubles, chicken fillet with mushrooms - from 227 rubles, 0.5 liters of draft beer - from 118 rubles.
• Entertainment. Tickets to castles and museums - from 200 rubles for two, a tour of the salt mines in Velichka - from 2,998 rubles for two.

Things to do

• If you want to see the real Poland - fly to Krakow. Krakow is recognized as one of the most beautiful cities countries. This is the former capital of the state and the place of coronation of Polish monarchs.
• Wander around Krakow's Old Town and market square, visit the architectural complex on Wawel Hill - here is the royal castle, and the ancient Cathedral of St. Stanislaus and Wenceslas. In December, be sure to check out the Christmas market.
• In the city of Wieliczka, not far from Krakow, there are once the largest salt mines in Europe. You will be led through winding corridors past salt sculptures and underground lakes. To fully enjoy the atmosphere, you will rise to the surface in a special miner's cabin.

Montenegro

The cost of tickets to Tivat is from 28,370 rubles.
Entry mode - visa-free. When to go: May to November.

One day cost

• Housing. Two places in a hostel - from 1,750 rubles, a double room in a guest house - from 1,893 rubles.
• Food. Fried cheese - 419 rubles, pork chop - 482 rubles.
• Entertainment. Excursion to Ostrog - from 3,490 rubles for two, two tickets to the Durmitor park - 419 rubles.

Things to do

• For natural beauties, go to national park"Durmitor". The gorge along the Tara River, which flows through the park, is the Montenegrin analogue of the American grand canyon. This is the deepest canyon in Europe: its depth reaches 1,300 meters. In "Durmitor" there is one of the most high points Montenegro - Mount Bobotov Kuk (2523 meters).
• Connoisseurs of medieval architecture have a direct road to the historical part of Budva, built back in the days of the Venetian Republic. Then go to the Orthodox monastery Ostrog, carved into a sheer rock at an altitude of 900 meters above sea level.
• As for the sea, the choice is yours: either the beaches of the Adriatic Sea, or the fjord of the Bay of Kotor.

Vietnam

The cost of tickets to Ho Chi Minh City is from 43,922 rubles.
Entry mode: for a trip of less than 15 days, a visa is not required. When to go: to Hanoi - from September to February, to Nha Trang - from February to August, in Mui Ne - from December to June, to Hoi An - from January to August.

One day cost

• Housing. Two places in a hostel - from 664 rubles, a hotel - from 844 rubles.
• Food. Pho soup - from 98 rubles, rice with seafood - around 170 rubles, freshly squeezed juices - from 40 rubles per 0.3 liters.
• Entertainment. Excursion to the tunnels of Kuti - from 2,257 rubles for two, two tickets to the Vinpearl park - about 3,900 rubles.

Things to do

• Want to see the bay created by the dragon? Long ago, he crawled towards the sea and left behind him valleys filled with water. Of course, this is a legend. But Halong Bay is the most beautiful postcard view of Vietnam.
• From Ho Chi Minh City take a tour of the Kuchi Tunnels. They were dug up by guerrillas during the Vietnam War to deliver surprise strikes against American troops. Now underground passages with a total length of up to 200 kilometers have become a popular tourist attraction.
• It would be strange to come to Vietnam solely for the sake of studying cultural heritage this country. Beach holidays - that's what attracts tourists. Behind him is to go to Nha Trang, Mui Ne or Hoi An.
• In Nha Trang, be sure to set aside a day to visit the Vinpearl amusement park. There is a cable car with a length of more than three kilometers. Vinpearl is a paradise for a budget tourist: for a very reasonable amount, you can ride attractions all day, see dolphin shows and go to the only water park on the coast with fresh water. Of the attractions, we especially recommend electric sledges: the cart rushes along a winding track, and you regulate the speed of movement yourself.

Sri Lanka

The cost of tickets to Colombo - from 54,034 rubles.
Entry mode: you can issue an electronic visa permit. When to go: December to April.

One day cost

• Housing. Two places in a hostel - from 673 rubles, a double room in a hotel - from 1,263 rubles.
• Food. A portion of rice with curry - from 75 rubles, pancakes with banana and chocolate - from 90 rubles.
• Entertainment. Sightseeing tour in Colombo - from 3,095 rubles for two, two tickets to an elephant shelter - about 1,800 rubles.

Things to do

• The path to nirvana lies through the golden triangle: the cities of Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa and Kandy. Here are the largest and most important Buddhist temples and monasteries.
• Connoisseurs of good tea should go to the town of Nuwara Eliya. See how the tea bushes cover the hills with a dense carpet and shimmer like an emerald in the sun. Dilmah, Akbar - it's all from here. Sri Lanka is one of the three largest tea producing countries in the world.
• The Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage - no exaggeration unique place. Here they educate and teach mind-reason elephants, for one reason or another, left without parents. You can even watch the elephants bathe and eat.

Tunisia

The cost of tickets to Tunisia - from 33,201 rubles.
Entry mode: for a trip of less than 90 days, a visa is not required. When to go: March to June or September to October.

One day cost

• Housing. A double room in a hotel - from 2,099 rubles, an apartment for two - from 2,239 rubles.
• Food. Fish soup - 165 rubles, grilled tuna - 470 rubles, a cup of mint tea - 50 rubles.
• Entertainment. Two tickets to Carthage - about 500 rubles, a two-day trip to the Sahara - approximately 13,000 rubles.

Things to do

• If you want to literally touch the antiquity, here you will find what you were looking for. You can start from the capital: in Tunisia (yes, both the country and the capital are all Tunisia) visit the medina - Old city where narrow streets intertwine into a labyrinth surrounded by a stone wall.
• The ruins of Carthage are deservedly popular with tourists - once largest city on west coast Mediterranean Sea. Carthage was founded around 814 BC. The amphitheater, aqueduct and baths of Anthony Pius remained from the former luxury.
• Go on an excursion to the Sahara - after all, not every day you get a chance to see the real desert and visit the Berbers. By the way, the settlement of Matmata, where representatives of this nationality live, was seen by everyone who watched Star Wars: there it depicted the planet Tatooine.

Morocco

The cost of tickets to Casablanca - from 31,692 rubles.
Entry mode: for a trip of less than 90 days, a visa is not required. When to go: May to October.

One day cost

• Housing. A room in a guest house - from 1,400 rubles, a double room in a hotel - from 1,959 rubles.
• Food. A casserole with eggplant and tomatoes - 430 rubles, paella with fish - from 276 rubles, a cup of coffee - from 77 rubles.
• Entertainment. Excursion from Agadir to Marrakesh - approximately 8,100 rubles for two, a trip to the Sahara with local guides - from 10,000 rubles.

Things to do

• Step into Casablanca's Rick's Bar, which recreates the atmosphere of Michael Curtis' cult film. Feel like Humphrey Bogart and order a bourbon.
• For lovers of beach holidays, the road to Tangier. To the west of the city is the longest beach strip in the country: 47 kilometers of sand along the Atlantic Ocean. When you swim enough, you can go to the Sahara - there are such excursions not only in Tunisia.
• Who said Africa is not for lovers skiing? In winter, the weather in the Atlas Mountains is good for skiing. You can slide down the snowy slope in the morning and swim in the warm ocean in the evening.
• If you have an enviable willpower and you are not led by the sweet speeches of talkative sellers, go for souvenirs at the local bazaar. Bargain with might and main, here this process is almost more important than the very fact of the purchase.

USA, New York

Ticket price - from 40 830 rubles.
Entry Mode: Visa required. When to go: March to October.

One day cost

Food and lodging in New York are not cheap. But tickets from Moscow are inexpensive for such a long flight, and on the spot you can make a very budgetary recreation program.

• Housing. A double room in a hotel - from 3,816 rubles, an apartment for two - from 5,331 rubles.
• Food. Hot dog - 186 rubles, chicken burger - 354 rubles, chocolate muffin - 154 rubles.
• Entertainment. Two tickets to the Guggenheim Museum - about 2,800 rubles, two tickets to the zoo - about 2,000 rubles, a visit to the Statue of Liberty - about 2,100 rubles for two.

Things to do

• Mandatory program in New York: Broadway and Fifth Avenue, the Statue of Liberty, Times Square and Central Park.
• Of the local museums and attractions, it is worth visiting the Solomon Guggenheim Museum, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Madame Tussauds, the Botanical Garden and the Zoo. Of course, you can not ignore the New York Museum of Modern Art, which contains works by Matisse, Van Gogh, Picasso and Dali. By the way, on Fridays from 16:00 to 20:00 admission is free if you are not afraid of long lines.
• Entertainment in New York is for every taste: a concert at the Metropolitan Opera, NBA or NHL matches. Are we going over budget? The breathtaking views from the Brooklyn Bridge are completely free, as is the ferry between Manhattan and Staten Island.

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For several years we have visited many countries and cities of Europe and are not going to stop there!

✔ 2014 May - Montenegro (Kotor, Perast, Budva, Herceg Novi)
✔ 2014 July - Türkiye Kemer)
✔ 2015 January - Helsinki
✔ January 2015 - Prague
✔ 2015 July - Helsinki
✔ 2015 July - Rome
✔ 2015 July - Croatia (Dubrovnik)
✔ 2015 September-October - Montenegro (Kotor, Budva, Petrovac, Bar, Ulcinj)
✔ 2015 September-October - Croatia (Split, Trogir, Bol, Dubrovnik)
✔ 2016 February - Budapest
✔ 2016 February - Venice
✔ 2016 February - Rome
✔ 2016 July - Prague
✔ 2016 July - Munich
✔ 2016 July - Schwangau
✔ 2016 July - Barcelona
✔ 2016 July - Calella
✔ 2016 September - Montenegro
✔ 2017 January - Budapest
✔ 2017 January - Porto
✔ 2017 June - Amsterdam
✔ 2017 July - Paris
✔ 2017 July - Montenegro (Budva)
✔ 2017 July - Croatia (Dubrovnik)
✔ 2018 March - Prague
✔ 2018 March - Czech krumlov
✔ 2018 March - Karlovy Vary
✔ 2018 March - Riga
✔ 2018 July - Madrid
✔ 2018 July - Lisbon, Sintra, Cascais
✔ 2018 July - Porto
✔ 2018 July - Barcelona
✔ 2019 January - Tallinn
✔ 2019 July - Türkiye (Alanya)

1. Prague, Czech Republic)

Visited here for the first time new year holidays in 2015. Revisited in summer 2016 and spring 2018.

The main advantages of Prague are, firstly, accessibility (from Moscow and St. Petersburg there are daily flights for 6-7 thousand rubles) and budget (prices correspond to Russian ones, and for some cost categories even lower). Secondly, in addition to the huge number of sights of Prague itself, there are also many interesting things in its environs and neighboring cities.

• Prices in Prague

2. Montenegro

We discovered this country for ourselves in May 2014, when it was just gaining popularity among our compatriots. Since then, it has been repeatedly visited, both in the height of summer and in the velvet season. last visit- in July 2017. We traveled the entire coast of the country, from Herceg Novi to Ulcinj, in different companies (with friends or with children) and, without undue modesty, we can assure you that we have penetrated almost all aspects of recreation here :)

• Cities and resorts of Montenegro
• Montenegrin beaches
• All about Montenegro for tourists

3. Budapest

In February 2016 we decided to visit Budapest and were very satisfied. We again went to the capital of Hungary in January 2017.

• 10 things to do in Budapest
• 1 day Budapest itinerary + map

4. Rome

We were in Rome twice and for a very short time, so we don’t have a lot of material in this direction, but we can still tell you about the main nuances of the trip. Apart from Rome, we also spent a few days in Venice.

5. Croatia

In Croatia, as well as in Montenegro, they were repeatedly. We stopped three times at the main resort of the country - Dubrovnik, spent several days in Split and made a short trip along the coast. We are ready to answer the burning question: Where is it better to relax - In Montenegro or Croatia?

6. Barcelona, ​​Catalonia

In the summer of 2016, we went to Spain and spent several days in a wonderful city - Barcelona. After that we went to the Catalan coast, small town Calella, where they arranged a week-long spa vacation :)

Revisited Barcelona in the summer of 2018.

• Walking routes in Barcelona
• Barcelona on your own: a step-by-step trip organization

7. Munich

• Where to go from Munich
• Top 10 attractions in Munich

8. Amsterdam (Netherlands)

In the summer of 2017 we went to Amsterdam. This city left us with unforgettable impressions and became one of the most beloved among the ones we visited. For Amsterdam, as an experiment, we decided to make a separate guide site.

9. Paris (France)

After Amsterdam, Paris was waiting for us, which left us with rather contradictory impressions. At the moment, work is underway on a guide to the capital of France, information will be replenished gradually.

10. Portugal

In February 2017, I visited Porto for the first time. The city has become a real discovery for us. In the summer of 2018, we revisited Porto, as well as Lisbon and its environs. At the moment, work is underway on a separate site-guide to Portugal.

11. Helsinki (Finland)

Being advocates of reasonable consumption, we often try to rationally allocate the budget for our travels, which is why we have repeatedly used Helsinki Airport as a starting point. During all this time we managed to get to know this city quite closely and we are ready to give some useful tips.

Sea holidays can be organized not only in Egypt and Turkey. It is quite possible to have a great time on the territory of Russia, especially since it has certain advantages - the cost of living is low, the service has improved to European standards, there is no language barrier.

There are many seas in Russia, so there is an opportunity to visit different parts of the country, getting acquainted not only with their nature, but also with some sights.

Where is the cheapest seaside vacation in Russia in summer

As a place for a vacation in Russia, one can consider the Black, Azov, Baltic and Caspian Sea. On each of them you can find inexpensive, but comfortable places for guests.

Inexpensive resorts in the South

The south of the country is Black and Sea of ​​Azov. , Novorossiysk, Yeysk, Gelendzhik - these cities, of course, are attractive for tourists - well-developed infrastructure, plenty of entertainment, high-level service. But they are also the most expensive for recreation, so you should choose small southern villages, which are rightfully considered resorts. Of the most promising in terms of vacation, there are several.

Arkhipo-Osipovka

A village on the Black Sea, located in a bay and protected from the winds by mountains. This amazing place: a lot of tourists come here, but they somehow "dissolve" in the settlement, so there are no large concentrations either in the amusement park, or in canteens and cafes, or on the beach.

Vacationers can stay in hotels and guest houses, there is always the opportunity to use private services - the cost of a bed varies between 400 - 600 rubles, depending on the season.

True, amenities will be on the street, and the kitchen will be shared. It is interesting that it is not worth talking about the remoteness of housing in Arkhipo-Osipovka from the sea - from anywhere in the village you can reach the beach on foot in 15-20 minutes.

This settlement offers its guests to visit the Museum of Wine and Bread, a miniature oceanarium, and a children's water park. There is also a lot of entertainment on the beach and the promenade: a boat trip to the open sea with swimming, fishing with the obligatory catch of stingrays (by the way, they are very tasty in baked form) and sardines, riding a banana / cheesecake, a lot of attractions, a dolphinarium and a crocodile farm.

If it becomes completely boring, then at any time you can go to Gelendzhik - a large resort city.

Separately, it is worth mentioning cafes and canteens. Many visitors from megacities believe that communism is here in terms of price. A 3-course lunch for one person costs 400 rubles, and the choice of such “public catering” establishments is simply huge. If it is supposed to independently solve the food program, then you can use network markets with quite adequate food prices.

Villages near Anapa

There are several of them: Bolshoy Utrish, the village of Blagoveshchenskaya, Vityazevo, Sukko. All of them are located within 20 km from Anapa and only Blagoveshchenskaya is 40 km away. It's quite quiet resort villages that can offer vacationers and clean beaches and shopping and entertainment.

Bolshoi Utrish is famous for the Zhemchuzhny waterfall and the stationary dolphinarium, a special attraction is the century-old lighthouse, which still performs its functions. There is the main village beach, and literally 1 km from it - a nudist one.

Fans of wild recreation, quiet places and tranquility will definitely appreciate the cost of living in this village - 500 - 700 rubles per person in the private sector and 700 - 1000 rubles in a hotel. Meals are not included in this price, but a developed network of cafes and canteens will not leave anyone hungry.

Vityazevo and Sukko are places protected from the winds, where the air is somewhat drier than in Anapa, but no less useful for that. In Sukko, the beach is pebbly, located 1 km from the village. These 2 objects are connected by an excellent highway, and public transport runs daily and every 3-5 minutes in both directions.

The village of Blagoveshchenskaya deserves special attention - it is located 40 km from Anapa, it has a sandy beach several kilometers long. Those who do not like noisy parties and nightclubs come here to relax. In the village you can rent a room or a house from local residents - the prices are quite reasonable, only 500 - 1500 rubles per day, depending on the level of the guest house.

Resort villages of the Sea of ​​Azov

Here the choice is much smaller, but according to the reviews of those who have already visited them, it is worth paying attention to Kuchugury, Ilyich and Peresyp. It's small and cozy settlements, which has everything for a comfortable stay:

• sandy beaches with a flat bottom;
• the shallow depth of the sea is the best option for children;
• local bazaars with fresh vegetables and fruits, fish and dairy products;
• grocery and souvenir shops.

There are also small amusement parks, and various "entertainment" on the beach - from cheesecakes and "bananas" to water slides.

The cost of living is "magic" - you can rent a house in Ilyich for 1500 - 3000 rubles per day, a little cheaper in Peresyp - up to 2500 rubles.

Such houses have everything you need for a comfortable stay: household appliances, amenities, bedding, towels, dishes, barbecue facilities in the yards, a gazebo, and often a bath or sauna. In Kuchugury, it is cheaper to use the services of a private trader - you can rent a bed for 250-500 rubles per day. The question of food will not stand: there are cafes with canteens, and grocery stores, and locals consistently supply tourists with products of their own manufacture.

Thrifty in the Caspian

The Caspian Sea should have been called a lake, since it has no outlet to the ocean. But this natural reservoir is too large in size, and the climate is fully consistent with the sea. As a result, the Caspian has become one of the summer holiday destinations, which successfully combines modern service, sea beaches, historical sights and the opportunity to visit the Volga.

The most comfortable and cheap places to relax in the summer on the Caspian Sea are:

• Astrakhan is a large and noisy city with a developed infrastructure, the cost of living in a hotel starts from 1500 rubles per day for a double room;
• Lagan is a quiet and calm city with a slightly developed infrastructure, but with the opportunity to have a good rest with children, the cost of living in the private sector is from 250 rubles per person per day;
• Kaspiysk is a fairly developed settlement in Dagestan, all hotels are guarded, so tourists are not in danger, the cost of living in a double room on an all-inclusive program starts from 1350 rubles per day.

The cheapest thing to do in the Caspian Sea is to rest in Derbent and Makhachkala. These places are considered unpopular with tourists, so the prices for accommodation, food and entertainment are much lower than in resorts. Krasnodar Territory. In these cities, each guest is valued, they are provided with a comfortable and safe stay, and the mass of historical sights and the beauty of nature make the rest not only useful, but also educational.

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Cheap on the Baltic Sea

The Baltic Sea is not only icy winds, but also quite comfortable summer months. This destination for a seaside holiday in the summer is not particularly popular, and in vain! One of the most inexpensive resorts are the cities of Svetlogorsk and Zelenogradsk. What you need to know about these places:

Expert opinion

Evgeny Danilov

Travel expert for budget travel

On the coast of the Baltic Sea there are also small villages - Morskoye, Lesnoye and Rybachy. But the cost of living in them will start from 1500 rubles per day per person. There are very few hotels in these villages, so it is advisable to stay in Zelenogradsk and from there make mini-travels.

Recommendations for organizing a cheap summer holiday on the seas of Russia

• Cheaper rest will be where there is none a large number vacationers. It is better to look for small settlements. The infrastructure in them may not be the most developed, but quite acceptable.
• If there is no way without noise and fun, then in large resort cities it is worth choosing housing at some distance from the sea. Its cost will be cheaper, and public transport in such places works fine.
• A cheap seaside vacation in the summer is one in which the problem of nutrition is solved on its own. Rooms with a shared kitchen are inexpensive in any resort town, they are all equipped with a TV and air conditioning, but there may be no amenities (shower and toilet will be outside).
• Do not be afraid of Dagestan - in this republic, the security system of hotels and hotels that have their own access to the sea beaches works perfectly. But in the Caspian Sea, vacation will really be cheap both in terms of the cost of living, and in terms of the price of lunches, excursions, and souvenirs.

Rest in the summer at sea becomes available to the bulk of the population. It is worth making an effort in advance to choose a specific place, book a room or a room in the private sector. With this approach, you will be able to have a good rest without emptying your bank account.

Find out where you can cheaply relax at sea in the summer of 2020 abroad and in Russia! We have chosen the most popular destinations for relaxing by the sea and calculated for each cost index. It will help you understand where to rest is cheap and where is expensive. Compare indexes, choose a resort and fly on a vacation on a budget.

How do we calculate the index?

We calculate two indexes of the cost of rest: for vacationers on a tour and for independent tourists.

Tour rest index. For each destination we find the cheapest tours for two for 10 days. To the cost of the tour per person, we add the cost of a visa (if necessary). The result is divided by 10. We get the cost of rest per day per person.

Independent travel index. We sum up the main expenses of the tourist and divide by 10:

• Air tickets. We are looking for the cheapest round-trip flight from Moscow. Tickets can be without luggage and with transfers.
• Housing. We find double rooms at the lowest price, we do not consider hostels. Calculation per person for 10 days.
• Visa (if needed).

What do we not consider? Meals, transportation, excursions, etc. - these expenses are individual, they are difficult to calculate. Our index does not reflect all the costs of a trip, but allows you to compare the cost of a holiday by base points.

Why are tickets and tours only from Moscow considered? Firstly, most tourists fly from the capital on vacation. Secondly, the cheapest tickets and tours are usually from Moscow. If we count the indexes for departures from all cities of Russia, the review will surpass "War and Peace" in terms of volume.

And even cheaper? Can! In some cases, your vacation will cost even less than according to our calculations. You will save if:

• find a cheap one or ;
• you already have and you are going to Europe;
• fly for a holiday in the low season.

Prices have been updated for the summer season 2020 and are indicated in Russian rubles. Indices for European countries are duplicated in euros, for Asia - in US dollars.

Exchange rate: 1 US dollar ≈ 67 RUB.

Choose a destination that suits your taste and budget:

Swimming pools are not only in expensive hotels, but also in budget hotels and guest houses. True, they are smaller there and the water can be changed much less frequently. (Photo © booking.com / Swissotel Resort)

Big Sochi

Where can you cheaply relax on the sea, if not? Tickets and tours are inexpensive, there is cheap accommodation, a visa is not needed, you can eat inexpensively in canteens.

Tours. The cheapest ones are without food.

Flights. Usually in the summer tickets cost from 7000 rubles. The cheapest way to fly is by Pobeda - tickets from many cities in Russia cost from 2,000 rubles in both directions (without luggage), but they are quickly sold out - you need to keep up. Luggage is paid separately, to save money, you can take one suitcase for two.

Flying alone is cheaper only if you have time to buy the cheapest tickets for the promotion and without luggage. In other cases, rest on a tour and an independent one cost about the same.

Beach in Lazarevsky (Photo © booking.com / Apartments on Odoevskogo 87)

Crimea

In Crimea, you can relax on the sea as inexpensively as in Krasnodar Territory: accommodation and meals are cheaper, flights are more expensive. Learn: and

On Ai-Petri, Crimean Mountains (Photo © mr_wood / flickr.com)

Montenegro

You can cheaply relax at sea abroad at. In the summer of 2020, tours to Budva, Petrovac, Becici cost from 56,000 rubles for two, air tickets to Tivat - from 13,000 rubles. Russians do not need a visa! Hotels in Budva can be found from 18€ per night. Lunch in an inexpensive restaurant in Budva will cost about 7 € per person. Learn more about and.

Old Budva - a corner of Mediterranean architecture in the heart of a modern resort (Photo © varfolomeev/ flickr.com)

Türkiye

A classic of the genre is Türkiye, beloved by Russians. Even bans on the sale of tours did not stop tourists, they flew on vacation. Fortunately, the ban has now been lifted.

Is vacation cheap? Cheaper than you can imagine! That is why holidays on the Turkish Sea are so popular. A visa is not needed, and tickets, hotels and meals are inexpensive. Pobeda flies to Alanya - from 12,600 rubles. Tours for the summer of 2020 now cost from 48,000 rubles for two, all-inclusive - from 52,000 rubles. But this is not the limit! You can often find cheap tours to Turkey (for 10-15 thousand rubles) - look for them in our section.

Tour or on your own? Almost always the tour is cheaper, especially last minute and all inclusive.

Kaputas Beach, Türkiye (Photo © toocheesh / pixabay.com)

Cyprus

e-visa to Cyprus for Russians is free and is issued via the Internet, but is only suitable for direct flights from Russia. If you fly with a transfer, then you need a regular tourist visa. Learn about all the nuances of design.

The Blue Lagoon is one of the protected places in Cyprus (Photo © `TOMS` / flickr.com)

Greece

Greece is one of the most inexpensive places in Europe to relax by the sea. Flying from Russia is not far, the prices for housing, food and entertainment are acceptable. also not expensive.

Tours for the summer of 2020, you can buy from 54,000 rubles for two. Sometimes we find last-minute tours and - follow our news.

Chip flights from Moscow can be found in Thessaloniki - from 9700 rubles. To Athens, Crete, Kos, Corfu, Zakynthos, Rhodes - 11-16 thousand rubles.

Visa: 35€ (consular fee) + 1380 rubles (service fee).

Balos Beach, Crete (Photo © Riccardo Romano / flickr.com)

Bulgaria

You can cheaply relax abroad by the sea in Bulgaria - this is one of them.

Flights. The most budgetary way to fly to Burgas or Varna from Moscow is charters. Tickets cost from 13,000 rubles.

On the beach in Albena, Bulgaria. (Photo © Balcon del Mundo / flickr.com)

UAE

Rub Al Khali Desert in the UAE (Photo © Daniel Jo / flickr.com)

Thailand

It is inexpensive to relax at sea abroad. We rested three times in Phuket and twice in Pattaya. Hotels and food are inexpensive, there are more than enough sights, the beaches are excellent, a visa is not needed.

How much does a vacation cost? Given the distance, tours and air tickets are acceptable: tickets - from 23,000, tours - from 67,000 rubles for two. Housing can be found from $ 10 per day.

Our notes will help you save:

Egypt

Tours to Egypt are still expensive - from 100 thousand for two. Tourists continue to rest in Egypt, but already. It's cheaper than the tour. And in the old days, you could relax on a ticket for 5,000 rubles for two! Flights from Moscow to Sharm el-Sheikh and Hurghada for the summer of 2020 cost from 20,000 rubles, to Cairo - from 11,000. Hotels - from $12. Eat in a cafe - $ 4.

A visa to Egypt for Russians is obtained upon arrival - $ 25, a Sinai stamp in Sharm el-Sheikh - free of charge.

Pyramids in Egypt (Photo © Mondo79 / flickr.com)

India (Goa)

Colors of India (Photo © Sven Van Echelpoel / flickr.com)

Italy

How to fly cheaper? Flights to Rimini in the summer of 2020 cost from 19,000 rubles. It is cheaper to fly Pobeda or another airline to Milan, Venice, Pisa - tickets from 10,000 rubles. From there, you can take a cheap bus to Rimini or another resort.

Visa: 35€ (consular fee) + 2000 rubles (service fee).

Roman Colosseum (Photo © jaymce / flickr.com)

Vietnam

Vietnam is one of our favorite countries! We came here three times, visited almost everywhere, lived in the country for six months in total. The cheapest way to relax in and. A little more expensive on, but the beaches are better there. Read ours - they have a lot useful information from personal experience.

What is the price? Relax on the sea in Vietnam can be inexpensive. A visa for up to 15 days is not required. Tours - from 80,000 rubles for two. Tickets - from 23,000 rubles. Number in good hotel in Nha Trang can be found from $10. The food is very cheap! You can eat hearty and tasty food for $1-2. About how much it costs independent trip to Vietnam, read.