Owners of good cars have a great desire to test their iron horse on a real road. The first thing that comes to mind in this regard is a trip to the sea or another type of vacation away from your own home. You can choose any destination, fill up the gas tank, take money for the trip and go on a trip with your family or friends. For a long time, Russia did not have a very good attitude towards long roads, but recently the road surface has begun to take on a more or less normal appearance, and therefore the ride has become more comfortable. A trip to the southern part of the country to the sea coast is the most popular destination this season. Many people already traveled by car to Crimea last year, using the Kerch ferry crossing, so the list of possible resorts has expanded significantly.

Today we will talk about where you can go by car to the sea. Let's consider several places that are awaiting your visit and are ready to show you beautiful coastal places and give you a wonderful seaside holiday. Of course, given the long journey for many who wish, it is worth preparing the car for this trip correctly. The two seas washing the shores of our country warmly open their resorts and invite you to a wonderful holiday in your own state with a pleasant road adventure.

Sea holidays within Russia - we get there by car

First of all, we will consider holiday options in the Russian Federation, since getting to other countries by car is often not so easy. The only popular destination that we do not recommend this year is a trip to Crimea through the territory of Ukraine. Such a road trip would be very dangerous, given the tense relations between our countries and the highly unpredictable border between Ukraine and Crimea. But it’s quite possible to take the Kerch ferry to Crimea, but we advise you to check the weather forecast so as not to get caught in a storm on the crossing (ferries do not operate during storms and create a certain queue). The main places worth visiting in Russia by car are the following:

• Adler is a modern and beautiful resort with a lot of hotels and boarding houses, which is not as densely populated in the summer as large coastal cities; a holiday in Adler will be a pleasant adventure;
• Gelendzhik is another wonderful Russian resort with beautiful seaside scenery and amazing surrounding nature; in recent years the city has taken on a completely new look;
• The Caspian Sea with its incredible landscapes and coastal areas that inspire true love for your country, an understanding of its greatness and diversity;
• Yeysk is a not too crowded resort, which is famous for its amazing sea breezes, good location and a lot of entertainment for adults and children;
• The Sea of ​​Azov with its small resorts for family holidays, the sea is shallow and warm, which makes it safe for children, and the driver and passengers on the trip will be able to enjoy the beautiful beauties of the country, passing by protected natural places.

You can drive along the Black Sea coast and find a beautiful resort without much fame. The good thing about the car is that you can go to places that cannot be reached by any type of public transport. Enjoy freedom of movement to the fullest and go on a wonderful seaside holiday. Moreover, our country offers thousands of holiday options for any budget. Finding a great resort for you can be very easy. To do this, just look for reviews about the places you are interested in and compare them with real wishes for the resorts. This way you can immediately discard those vacation options that do not suit you.

We're going to the sea outside of Russia - good destinations

Within our country there are many options for sea holidays, so not everyone will want to look for other opportunities. However, many people strive to go on vacation outside the country in order to completely take a break from the situation and plunge into a different society. There are also many options for such recreation. You can choose different destinations, find different hotels and motels, go with tents and spend the night on wild beaches, getting the long-awaited romance in extraordinary quantities. The most popular places that can be visited by car from Russia are the following:

• Georgian Black Sea resorts, filled with unforgettable flavor, delicious wine and warm-hearted local people, you can also go to the colorful places of Abkhazia, visiting the most beautiful settlements on the Black Sea coast;
• Odessa and several villages near this wonderful city - a colorful holiday at sea with adventures and excursions, amazing people who leave the best impressions of your holiday;
• Bulgaria is a fairly long trip that will end with a wonderful holiday on the cleanest and most colorful beaches of the Black Sea. Golden Sands is the most popular travel destination for Russian motorists;
• Finland - it is unlikely that you will be able to swim in the sea here, but you will be able to get real pleasure from an unusual vacation, for this you just need to observe the local beauty and go fishing;
• The Baltic states - free travel without the need to obtain a lot of permits and the beautiful Baltic Sea attract many tourists from Russia, and an interesting road by car through Belarus enhances the pleasant impressions.

Such trips really allow you to see the world from the car window, to enjoy the trip, and not just the vacation spot. If you love driving, go on holiday behind the wheel and get double the pleasure of the trip. However, do not forget that any long trip requires some preparation. First of all, you will have to prepare yourself mentally. The road is tiring, so for a long trip it is better to take friends who can drive a car. Driving with two or three cars is even more convenient - the company always helps you relieve yourself of complete responsibility and stress.

How to prepare your car for a trip to the sea?

Preparing a car for a long journey is also an important matter. It’s not enough to be completely ready to overcome all the necessary obstacles on the way to the dream of a seaside holiday. It is necessary that the car is technically sound and does not provide you with several unexpected and unpleasant surprises during the trip. Therefore, it is important to prepare for a sea voyage, check all components and assemblies of the machine, and pay attention to periodic maintenance. Preparing a car for a trip to the sea is as follows:

• checking the need for scheduled maintenance and performing it in advance (after all, the trip can take more than 2-3 thousand kilometers);
• changing all bearings that have begun to fail; doing this while traveling would be inappropriate;
• updating air and fuel filters - you don’t know what kind of gasoline you will encounter on the highway;
• checking the quality of tires and their suitable characteristics for the season and travel conditions to the destination;
• equipping the car with a good fire extinguisher, a first aid kit with the necessary first aid medications;
• elimination of all minor problems for which in ordinary life there is not enough time and desire.

It turns out that preparing a car for a sea voyage should be present for every motorist. Even if you have a very reliable European or Japanese car with incredible technology at your disposal, it is better to do a little checking of the main parts and have complete confidence that the car will definitely get to the right place. Also make sure that you do not have to perform scheduled maintenance at the first station you come across on the highway. It’s better to go to the official service center in advance and do all the necessary work to change consumables and lubricants. We invite you to watch a video of a married couple calculating the costs of a car trip to the sea:

Let's sum it up

Many people believe that traveling to the seaside by car is an overly expensive pleasure. In fact, if four of you travel by train from Moscow to Sochi, the journey will cost an order of magnitude more. Considering the convenience of traveling in your own car, as well as the real beauty on the way to the sea, it makes sense to think about the advisability of a different vacation. If you have a car and are willing to drive it several thousand kilometers for a wonderful vacation, be sure to do it.

It is pleasant to relax in your own country or the places around it. Flying by plane to Turkey or Cyprus offers completely different emotions that also need to be experienced. But traveling by car is a different type of vacation that will give you more independence and choice. Where would you like to go by sea by car this season?

We tell you where to go in summer – 2019 for an inexpensive and safe holiday at sea. We consider both holidays on tours and vouchers, as well as independent travel - prices, conditions, best resorts.

1. Where to go to the sea inexpensively
   1. Popular countries
   2. Other options
2. Other directions
   1. Europe and the Mediterranean
   2. Southeast Asia
   3. Southern Russia and Crimea

What prices are indicated in the article? Airfare is for round trip flights. The cost of tours is the minimum price for this destination for 5-7 nights, unless more is specified.

Where to go for an inexpensive holiday by the sea

Most Russians prefer to vacation relatively close in the summer - for example, in Europe or neighboring countries. Firstly, June-August is the high season in these countries, and secondly, air tickets are cheap - from 7000-8000 rubles.

Where you can go on a seaside holiday in the summer of 2019 inexpensively and safely (including with children):

• Türkiye
• Tunisia
• Bulgaria
• Georgia
• Montenegro

You will find information on the cost of tours and independent travel to these and other summer destinations below.

How to have an inexpensive holiday at sea on a tour? Easily! Use special services like and to compare prices for tours from all tour operators. This way you can find the most profitable options.

Popular countries

Türkiye

An inexpensive beach holiday at sea in the summer of 2019 is possible in Turkey. A visa is not required for Russians; You can go on a tour or on your own.

Vouchers. With early booking, it’s possible to find tours for 20,000-25,000 rubles for two people. In summer, prices are higher, but there may be hot deals.

Photo: view of one of the Turkish resorts © Mahir Uysal

Tunisia

One of the most popular summer destinations in 2019 is Tunisia. June, July and August in this country are the most favorable times for a beach holiday.

Prices for tours to Tunisia are low, which determines the large flow of tourists from Russia.

Tickets. Flying to Tunisia on your own is expensive. Tickets from Moscow to the country's capital (Tunisia) cost from 19,800 rubles; to the popular beach resort of Monastir - from 36,500 rubles. Find flights to Tunisia →

Vouchers. Summer is the high season, and prices for trips to Tunisia rise significantly. From June to August, the minimum price is 40,000-42,000 rubles, but tours to most hotels cost no less than 45,000-50,000 rubles.

Photo: resort town in Tunisia © AlexSky / pixabay.com

Montenegro

Montenegro is another place where you can inexpensively go on holiday abroad in the summer of 2019. Moreover, you don’t need a visa there.

The cost of summer tours to Montenegro is from 36,278 rubles.

More about holidays in the country:

Photo: coast of the Sutomore resort in Montenegro © Lubomirkin pixabay.com

More options

Bulgaria

For an inexpensive beach holiday, you can go to Bulgaria this summer. The country is safe, the resorts have the necessary infrastructure, you can fly with children. A visa is required for entry.

You can fly to Burgas on a direct flight with Yamal Airlines for 12,387 rubles. Prices for a direct flight to Varna in June start from 14,437 rubles, and in July and August getting to Bulgaria can be a little more expensive. Tickets to Bulgaria →

You can go on a vacation package in the summer of 2019 from 25,173 rubles for 7 nights. Prices for all-inclusive tours to Bulgaria start from 32,000 rubles.

Photo: beach in Nessebar, Bulgaria © casur

Georgia

A budget holiday at sea – 2019 is possible in Georgia. Prices for food, transport and excursions are noticeably cheaper than in European destinations (Cyprus, Greece, Spain, etc.). In addition, Russians do not need a visa to holiday in Georgia.

The country's main beach resort is Batumi, but you can also go to one of the villages nearby (Gonio, Kobuleti, Kvariati, Sarpi).

Flights. Prices for flights to Batumi in summer start from 14,500 rubles. An alternative option is to fly to Tbilisi (from 11,300 rubles), then get to the sea by public transport (train, bus) or rent a car and drive yourself. Find tickets to Georgia →

Tours. The minimum cost of a holiday in Georgia for 5-7 nights in the summer is 50,000 rubles. Prices for hotels by the sea are usually higher - from 70,000-80,000 rubles.

Photo: Batumi embankment in summer © jagermesh / flickr.com

Other seaside holiday destinations

Where to go on vacation in the summer of 2019 if you are ready to spend a little more money on vacation? You can fly to more expensive countries on the Mediterranean coast, to Southeast Asia or to the south of Russia.

Europe and the Mediterranean

European countries are good for independent summer holidays because they can be reached cheaply. But prices for accommodation, food and excursions in Europe are quite high.

Greece

A good option for a seaside holiday in the summer of 2019 is to go to Greece. There is a warm sea here, there is infrastructure, it is safe - you can come with children. A Schengen visa is required.

The following articles will be useful to you:

Photo: one of the Greek resorts © Nick Karvounis

Croatia

You can fly inexpensively in the summer to relax at sea in Croatia, just remember that in this country the beaches are mostly pebble. You need a Schengen visa.

Inexpensive tickets to Croatia are available in the first half of summer 2019. You can fly to the city of Pula on a direct flight with S7 airlines for 16,372 rubles. There are good prices for flights to Dubrovnik, Zagreb, Split.

You can go to Croatia on a package tour from 36,278 rubles for 5 nights.

Photo: view of the resort of Dubrovnik © Sorin Cicos

Spain

Another way to get to the sea inexpensively in 2019 is to go to Spain. Tourism is developed there; you can have a good rest as a couple or as a family with a child. To visit you need a Schengen visa.

The most inexpensive Spanish destination is Barcelona - you can fly there for 15,381 rubles (June, flight with transfer).

Getting to other Spanish cities on the sea coast will cost 2.5-3 thousand rubles more. The cost of direct flights is from 17,500 rubles.

You can fly to Spain on a tour in the summer from 21,954 rubles for a three-star hotel.

Country information:

Photo: sea in Mallorca, Spain © Nick Karvounis

Italy

Beach holidays in Spain are possible (for example, in Rimini and Amalfi). But many people go to the country for the sights and shopping, despite the fact that prices for holidays in Italy are high.

If you are going on vacation to Italy in the summer of 2019, keep in mind that the cheapest time to get to the country is in June. This month, a direct flight to the seaside resort of Rimini will cost 16,241 rubles (by Red Wings).

As a cheap option, you can fly to Milan (11,000-12,000 rubles), and get to the resort by bus or train.

Tours to Italy for the summer of 2019 cost from 42,467 rubles (for 7 nights).

Photo: Italian coast, Positano © Edgar Chaparro

Cyprus

One of the best islands where in summer you can have an inexpensive holiday at the seaside– Cyprus. Tickets are cheap, and the cost of a holiday in Cyprus is not as high as in Europe. The island is often chosen for holidays with children.

You can enter with a Schengen visa, and if you don’t have one, you can apply for a special Cyprus pro-visa for Russians online.

Useful information:Israel

For those choosing where to go abroad by sea in the summer of 2019, Israel offers several options: this country is home to the Mediterranean, Red and Dead Seas. Russians do not need a visa to visit Israel.

You can fly from Moscow to Tel Aviv in the summer for 14,610 rubles on a direct flight with Israel Airlines. If you are ready to fly with a transfer, there are cheaper tickets - up to 12,500 rubles. Ticket prices for August and July are 2-4 thousand rubles more expensive.

You can go to the seaside in Israel on a package tour for a price starting from 60,626 rubles for two.

Photo: beach in Israel © Vladimir Anikeev

Southeast Asia

Holidays in Southeast Asia are the opposite of holidays in Europe: tickets here are expensive (from 20,000 rubles), but entertainment and accommodation are inexpensive.

Summer in Asia is considered a low season, but this also has its advantages: the beaches are not overcrowded with tourists, and vacation prices are much lower. It rains often, but it usually falls in the evenings, and by morning everything is dry.

Where to cheaply relax at sea in the summer of 2019 in Asia? The least expensive holidays will be in the popular resorts of Thailand and Vietnam. In other countries (for example, the Maldives or Sri Lanka) prices are higher.

Thailand

There are two main seaside resorts in Thailand - Pattaya and Phuket. It is good to relax in Pattaya at any time of the year, but in Phuket in the summer it is usually cloudy and there are strong waves.

To get to Pattaya, you need to fly to Bangkok. A non-stop flight from Moscow to Bangkok in the summer costs from 29,467 rubles - this is for those who are used to flying with all the comforts. If you are ready to fly with one transfer, you can find cheaper tickets - for 24,000-25,000 rubles.

You can get to Phuket this summer by direct flight for 33,000-34,000 rubles; with a transfer – several thousand cheaper.

Another resort in Thailand where you can go on a seaside holiday in the summer of 2019 is the island of Koh Samui. First you need to fly to Bangkok, and then take a domestic flight to Koh Samui. Tickets to the island cost from 2,500 rubles.

Airlines such as Emirates Qatar Airways regularly publish special offers under which you can get to Thailand for 26,000-28,000 rubles. Flights to Thailand →

Traveling to Thailand with a package in the summer of 2019 costs from 62,567 rubles (for 10 nights). With promotions you can buy tours from 26,000 for two.

Useful information about Thailand.

Which sea to go to? When choosing a place for an upcoming vacation, we are often guided by many things: ticket prices, the fashionability of the resort, shopping in those places, but we don’t think about the most important thing. Why are we actually going to the sea? After all, it’s not just about splashing around in the water and lying in a new swimsuit on the beach, but about your health. But which sea, if you have illnesses, will help you overcome them, and which one can aggravate them? Everyone should know at least minimal information about the sea where you are going to go.
BLACK SEA
The Black Sea is a storehouse of a variety of microelements. Bromine, iodine, sodium, potassium, magnesium. Everything we need for our health! The Black Sea water has great healing power, as does the air of the coast itself. Especially in mountainous and forest areas. The Crimean Peninsula is famous for such places. It is recommended to go there for rest and treatment for those who suffer from pulmonary, cardiovascular diseases, as well as those suffering from various forms of arthritis. Moreover, it is better for people with heart problems to choose Crimea for their vacation, not Kuban.
The Black Sea is capricious - the water temperature, depending on the weather, can change very often. This, however, is its only drawback. But in general, swimming in the Black Sea water has a beneficial effect on the entire body as a whole and serves as an excellent preventive measure against many ailments.

Red sea
The climate in the countries located on the shores of the Red Sea is very dry. But it is extremely healing - it contains a lot of oxygen and bromine. Citizens with an exhausted nervous system simply need to go to the Red Sea. The nervous system will strengthen in a couple of weeks without any pills!
Don't let the heat there - 45 degrees - scare you! In dry, hot air, it does not put much pressure on the body.
The Red Sea is one of the saltiest seas on the planet, and therefore the most healing. The water in it has a wound-healing and anti-inflammatory effect. The sea is rich in various microelements.
Swimming in the waters of the Red Sea is indicated for almost any disease - cardiovascular, pulmonary, skin, joint. They say that it is the Red Sea that treats protracted forms of sinusitis that cannot be treated with medication.
Mediterranean Sea
The Mediterranean Sea is now no less popular among Russians than the Black Sea. And it is right. After all, the Mediterranean Sea ranks second after the Red Sea in terms of saturation of sea water with various useful microelements. Doctors especially recommend holidays in the northern Mediterranean countries. For example, the Turkish climate is very similar to the Crimean... But in all countries the picture is the same. If you are afraid of high humidity, then it is better to visit some Mediterranean countries outside the summer season. Find out in advance what the humidity is in the country you have chosen for your holiday.
But in general, by choosing the Mediterranean Sea for your vacation, you will perfectly strengthen your immune system, heal your joints, and also get a lot of aesthetic impressions.
By the way, it is the Mediterranean Sea that is recommended for the treatment of obesity and infertility, as well as asthma and bronchitis.
People suffering from cardiovascular diseases are better off not going to this sea in the heat of the day. Severe stuffiness has a bad effect on the functioning of the heart.
Sea of ​​Azov

The Sea of ​​Azov is the shallowest and least salted sea, but it is also considered healing. Especially small particles of algae that settle on the bottom. The healing Azov mud also has a beneficial effect on the body. The Sea of ​​Azov is simply necessary for many skin diseases, sinusitis, bronchitis. Dry steppe air, coupled with sea air, is an excellent prevention and treatment for all those suffering from sore throats and frequent colds. People have long come to the Azov waters to treat almost all types of joint diseases. Mud therapy, developed in the towns of the Azov region, simply works wonders! Many people go there on vacation precisely for the saving mud. Each place has its own characteristics. But, especially popular are hydrogen sulfide, unpleasant in smell, but very healing.
The Sea of ​​Azov is also rich in useful minerals. There are almost a hundred of them in it!
Most often people come to the Sea of ​​Azov with their children. The sea is shallow, there are good sandy beaches, the weather is almost always excellent, and children can splash in the sea almost forever. The water in it is almost always warm.
Another important point. The Azov coast has a very comfortable mild climate. There is rarely intense heat there, the breeze constantly blows. Acclimatization in those parts occurs very quickly.

Dead Sea

The Dead Sea is deservedly considered the most healing sea. Mild climate, unique mud, saturation of sea water with useful minerals, and especially bromine. Tourists from all over the world come to this sea to cure their ailments! Doctors readily recommend the waters of the Dead Sea for various gynecological, endocrine, and heart diseases. Holidays at the Dead Sea perfectly treat a depleted nervous system, strengthen the immune system, and rejuvenate the body. It would be more logical to call the Dead Sea the Living Sea. Because it is literally created for health and prolongation of life. People don’t go there to have fun and go on catamarans. People come to the Dead Sea for health and get it in large and generous portions!

Of course, this is only a fraction of the information that you should learn about the sea that you have chosen for relaxation and treatment. It’s better to spend a couple of hours on this in advance than to risk your money, vacation, and most importantly, your health!

Review of the best holiday destinations in Russia in the summer of 2019. Find out where to go on vacation at sea, for an active, recreational and excursion program, with children. We tell you where you can relax inexpensively. Useful information and prices.

We love to travel around Russia, especially by car - in a few years we have become inveterate auto travelers and have already traveled half the country: Crimea, Krasnodar and Perm Territories, the Altai Mountains and the entire North Caucasus. This is not counting our beloved St. Petersburg, Kazan, Moscow and other cities where we fly or travel by train. In this review, we will share our experience and tell you about the best places in Russia where you should go on vacation.

One of our favorite places in Crimea is Cape Vinogradny in Sevastopol.

Holidays in Russia at sea in the summer of 2019

Black Sea

We have vacationed on the Black Sea countless times. Even after the Philippines, Thailand, Spain, Italy and other countries with a high level of service and heavenly beaches, we come to relax in the South of Russia almost every summer. For what? For the sake of nature, interesting sights and exotics (Crimea and Kuban are a journey into the past, back to the USSR). And you can find good beaches here - sandy and deserted.

If you come to relax on the Black Sea at the height of the summer season, this awaits you. I took the photo on the beach in Divnomorskoye, Krasnodar Territory.

Where to go on vacation:

• The most popular resorts with developed infrastructure: Yalta, Evpatoria.
• There are many Black Sea resorts where you can go for a relaxing holiday: the quiet village of Ashe near Sochi or the cozy towns of Krinitsa, Divnomorskoe, Dagomys and so on. The ideal option is to relax at the seaside in a campsite. And even better - go on vacation in the summer of 2019 and completely immerse yourself in its leisurely rhythm of life. Read.

Maldives? Dominican Republic? No, this is a beach in Crimea! The village of Olenevka. Fine light sand, clear water and a rich underwater world - this can be found even on the Black Sea in Russia.

Airfare in the summer from Moscow: to Sochi - from 6800 rubles, to Anapa - from 6600 rubles, to Krasnodar - from 7100 rubles, to Crimea - from 8000 rubles.

Housing prices on the Black Sea in the summer of 2019 are as follows: in Sochi, a double room in a guest house costs from 1000 rubles per day, in a 3* hotel - from 2000 rubles per day, you can rent an apartment from 1200 rubles per day. Sochi, Yalta are expensive resorts. Sudak, Anapa, Evpatoria - inexpensive. Check out our selections of accommodation at resorts: , .

Tours to Crimea, Sochi and Anapa cost from 24,000 rubles for two people with departure from Moscow.

Parasailing on the beach of Gelendzhik (Photo © LaVru / flickr.com / License CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
Our boat trip to the Black Sea dolphins. Sudak, Crimea.

Advantages of holidays on the Sea of ​​Azov:

• Fewer people than in the Black Sea resorts.
• It's cheaper here. Accommodation by the sea in the summer of 2019 costs from 800 rubles. Find accommodation →
• The Sea of ​​Azov is more suitable for families with small children: it is shallower and warms up faster, the beaches and bottom are sandy.

But there are also disadvantages: the infrastructure is poorly developed, the water is often muddy.

Flights from Moscow to Rostov-on-Don in the summer of 2019 cost from 4,500 rubles, to Krasnodar - from 7,100 rubles. Search tickets →

Sea of ​​Azov. Shallow water is the best place for children to swim (Photo © Klad-rnd / flickr.com / License CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

Baltic Sea

You can improve your health and enjoy the charm of the Baltic resorts in Russia - in the Kaliningrad region. Just look at the Curonian Spit alone with its wild sandy beaches, dunes, dancing forest and sea!

Where to go. The resorts of the Baltic Sea are purely European - clean, well-groomed, a little toy-like and certainly with ancient architecture. The German spirit is strongly felt in Zelenogradsk - the city was once a royal resort. It is famous for its wide sandy beach, but the beach of Svetlogorsk is not so good, moreover, it is washed away by water. But the city has a hilly terrain and is surrounded by tall pine trees. You can also relax in Yantarny, Otradny and Pionersky.

Flights to Kaliningrad with departure from Moscow cost from 4,600 rubles. Search tickets →

City beach in Svetlogorsk (Photo © tjabeljan / flickr.com)

Active recreation in Russia in the summer of 2019

South of Russia and the Caucasus

Where to go for active recreation in the summer of 2019? Definitely to the south of Russia - this is where there is freedom for those who like to have a good workout on vacation!

Holidays in the Sochi area. Go to the Khmelevskie Lakes, which are located at an altitude of 1800 meters, and admire the gorgeous views. Visit the Plesetskaya gap and take a trekking walk through the yew-boxwood grove in the village of Khosta. Take a trip to breathe the mountain air and enjoy the beautiful views.

Caucasus. A great way to test your endurance and at the same time enjoy the beauty of the Caucasus is to go trekking on the Lago-Naki plateau or climb Elbrus. For those who want to see the Caucasus Mountains in all their glory, we recommend going to Arkhyz - these are our favorite places! There are stunning landscapes and many interesting routes for one-day hikes - everyone can do it.

Sport. For those who are interested in water sports, we recommend going to Anapa (Blagoveshchenskaya village) - there are ideal conditions for kitesurfing. In the village of Golubitskaya on the Sea of ​​Azov you can go paragliding and windsurfing.

One of my favorite places in the Caucasus is Sofia Sedlo, Arkhyz, Karachay-Cherkess Republic.
Our walk on the slopes of Elbrus at an altitude of 3700-4100 meters above sea level, KBR. Even in summer there is snow at these heights.

Crimea

In Crimea there are more than enough opportunities for active recreation in the summer!

For diving come to the village of Olenevka - the clearest water and beautiful coral reefs are guaranteed to you. We highly recommend taking a boat trip in Olenevka! We got a lot of impressions: we had a windy ride, saw the grottoes and rocks of Tarkhankut, and met dolphins.

Get busy paragliding And hang gliding you can in Koktebel - it was there, on Mount Klementyev, that Soviet hang gliding was born in the 30s. From the top there are stunning views of the Kara-Dag volcanic massif and the Uzun-Syrt ridge, and in bad weather you can always take a sea excursion, visit a nature reserve, go to neighboring towns or just sunbathe on the beach.

Hiking. Well, what about Crimea without mountains? Choose any one and start climbing! We went hiking to the Valley of Ghosts, to Cape Meganom, Mount Ai-Georgiy, along the Golitsyn Trail in the New World. You can also climb the famous Ai-Petri on foot along the Taraktash trail. There are many picturesque hiking routes in Crimea to suit every taste.

Tickets to Crimea from Moscow for the summer of 2019 cost from 8,000 rubles. Find tickets →

Our hike to the Demerdzhi massif and the Valley of Ghosts.

Altai

Altai is a combination of romance, spartan conditions and incomparable landscapes. You can visit Altai on your own: then it is best to have a tent, sleeping bags and an SUV in order to easily get to the hard-to-reach and secluded places of the Altai Mountains. Don't have your own car? No problem - seek help from travel companies that offer a wide variety of outdoor activities: rafting, horseback riding, cycling, auto and walking tours. Read more about.

Let's walk on Mars! These unearthly landscapes can be found in the Altai Mountains.
Enjoying the view of the Chulyshman River valley from the Katu-Yaryk pass.

Karelia

Valaam Island. “Valaam” is translated from Finnish as “high land” (Photo © Alexxx1979 / flickr.com)

Baikal

How to get there. The cost of a flight from Moscow to Irkutsk starts from 21,000 rubles. Find out and...

View of Baikal from Cape Khoboy (Photo © wikimedia.org / Digr)

Kamchatka

Why not go on an active holiday in the summer of 2019 to Kamchatka? Distant, inaccessible, but so beautiful, Kamchatka attracts primarily with its Valley of Geysers - this is one of the seven wonders of Russia and the only geyser field in Eurasia. You can only get to this stunning place by booking an excursion tour by helicopter - the ecosystem of the valley is carefully protected. In addition, in Kamchatka you can raft rivers, climb active and extinct volcanoes and swim in hot thermal springs.

Flights for June - August 2019 to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky from Moscow cost from 22,000 rubles. Yes, a holiday in Kamchatka is not a cheap pleasure, but it is a real adventure!

The crater of the Mutnovsky volcano in Kamchatka (Photo © unsplash.com / @betagamma)

Excursion holidays in summer 2019

Saint Petersburg

St. Petersburg is the best place in Russia where you can go for a cultural holiday! Come in summer or spring, otherwise you will go crazy from the rains and winds. I love this city so much that one day I just moved here for a couple of years.

What to see. Classics: St. Isaac's Cathedral, Bronze Horseman, Winter Palace and the Savior on Spilled Blood, Kazan Cathedral and Peter and Paul Fortress and much, much more. And just walking through the historical districts of the Northern capital, looking into courtyards, wells and narrow alleys, is a pleasure. The surrounding areas of St. Petersburg are also interesting: Peterhof, Pushkin, Vyborg, Ekateringof, Pavlovsk, Kronstadt.

Flights to St. Petersburg they cost from 4,000 rubles.

Courtyards-wells of my favorite city in Russia - St. Petersburg.

Moscow

Monument to Minin and Pozharsky in front of St. Basil's Cathedral, Moscow (Photo © unsplash.com / @nikolayv).

North Caucasus

Flights in Mineralnye Vody they cost from 6,000 rubles, in Makhachkala and Vladikavkaz - from 3,700 rubles.

We are exploring the cave of the Saltinsky underground waterfall, Dagestan.

Ancient cities of Rus'

By golden ring Russia is worth a trip for those who are interested in the architecture and architecture of Russia - ancient temples, monasteries and fortresses captivate with their beauty. Depending on the route, it includes from 8 to 12 cities; you can also go on a trip on your own.

North of the Golden Ring is the so-called silver ring Russia is a tourist route that includes such ancient cities as Velikiye Luki, Staraya Ladoga, Vyborg, Ivangorod, Pskov, Vologda, Korela and so on.

Monument "Millennium of Russia" in Veliky Novgorod (Photo © a.gaverdovsky / flickr.com / License CC BY 2.0)

Wellness holiday

Going to the Caucasian mineral waters and joining the “water society” is a great idea for a vacation in Russia in the summer of 2019. To choose from: Kislovodsk with its beautiful Resort Park and Narzan waters, the famous Essentuki springs, Lermontov’s Pyatigorsk with an abundance of health resorts and attractions, the balneological resort of Goryachy Klyuch and others. Baltic Sea resorts - Zelenogradsk, Svetlogorsk, Yantarnoye - are also suitable for health purposes.

In the south of Russia there is another way to relax and improve your health - thermal springs, and.

Flights in Mineralnye Vody they cost from 6,000 rubles, in Krasnodar - from 7,100 rubles.

Charcot shower in the thermal pool in the village of Mostovskoy (Photo © baza-anastasiya.ru)

Where to go on vacation with a child in Russia in the summer?

When choosing where to go on holiday with your child in Russia in the summer, take into account the interests and age of the child. Kids are mainly only interested in beaches, water parks, attractions, and zoos. Older children can be offered a more active program: hiking or new sports.

Holidays with children by the sea. Children will be comfortable both on the Azov Sea and on the Black and Baltic Seas - so only you can choose where to go on vacation this summer.

For a quiet and relaxing beach holiday, we recommend going to the family resorts of the Azov Sea. Kuchugury and the village of Golubitskaya are suitable - the sea there is shallow and warms up already in May, the waves are small, the bottom is flat and sandy. Plus beaches with beautiful golden sand and an abundance of beautiful shells that children love to collect. Not far from the villages there is a mineral lake and healing mud lakes, you can go to Taman and Veselovka, and Crimea is nearby.

If you want to relax with your child on the Black Sea, then it is better to go to the resorts of the Southern Coast of Crimea or to Sudak. It’s also a good idea to relax in the small villages of the Krasnodar Territory. Last summer we took our nephews to relax by the sea in Crimea, to Sudak - the children were happy.

As for the Baltic Sea, there is an excellent beach in Zelenogradsk - it is also easy to get to the protected Curonian Spit from there.

My nephews are photographed with knights in Sudak, Crimea.

Active holidays with children. If your child is already old enough, you can go hiking with him in the Caucasus or Crimean mountains. My 12-year-old niece enjoyed going with us on short hikes around Sudak. Teenagers will be interested in trying a new sport - for example, wind or kitesurfing in or in the village of Golubitskaya. At the Black Sea resorts, horseback riding and a variety of water activities are popular - catamaran rides and bungee jumping. Any child will also be interested in visiting water parks, of which there are a great many in the south.

We are standing with our niece on Cape Meganom in Crimea and admiring the sea.

Inexpensive holidays in Russia in the summer of 2019

Let's find out which cities and resorts in Russia are the cheapest to fly to in the summer of 2019. We provide prices for air tickets for the summer period departing from Moscow. The minimum cost of tickets in both directions is indicated, current at the time of writing the review.

Where you can fly inexpensively in summer 2019 from Moscow:

• St. Petersburg - from 4000 rub.
• Mineralnye Vody - from 6000 rub.
• Adler (Sochi) - from 6800 rub.
• Kazan - from 3500 rub.
• Krasnodar - from 7100 rub.
• Rostov-on-Don - from 4500 rubles.
• Simferopol (Crimea) - from 8,000 rubles.
• Kaliningrad - from 4600 rub.
• Anapa - from 6600 rub.
• Makhachkala - from 3700 rub.
• Vladikavkaz - from 3700 rub.
• Nalchik - from 7100 rub.

As you can see, inexpensive holidays in Russia this summer can be organized in many cities - tickets to most of the most popular resorts cost less than 8,000 rubles. Book them in advance: if you wait to purchase, you will greatly overpay.

Map of places where to relax in Russia in the summer

Introductory image source: © rrrtem / flickr.com / Licensed under CC BY 2.0.

Where can you have a good rest?

Which seas should you go on vacation to?

Where to go?

Difficulties in choosing with a view to vacation

If you are already tired of relaxing on the sofa or at the dacha in the middle zone, then you can give up, pack your bags and go towards the gentle surf, light breeze and other pleasures of the sea. All that remains is to choose which sea to honor with your presence in order to really have a good rest. The country from whose shore one will dive into this sea also plays an important role.
!!! At the end of the page you will find a list of countries with seasonal holidays - where and when is the best time to relax.

Mediterranean resorts: 22 countries to choose from

If we keep in mind the Mediterranean Sea in general, together with the Adriatic, Aegean and other seas that make up it, then the choice of country becomes quite difficult. You can go to the south of Europe, North Africa or the western part of Asia, and still visit the Mediterranean Sea. Exactly twenty-two states will gladly provide the opportunity to swim and taste all the delights of a beach holiday. True, it is worth considering the nuances. In Arab countries, free resort customs reign strictly on the territory of resort complexes. Until the economic situation in Greece stabilizes, holidays there can also not be considered the most cloudless. Not everyone likes the Italian temperament, and the Cote d'Azur of France will force you to fork out a fair amount.

Resort girls of the Caribbean

The sunny Caribbean, the Antilles, democratic Cuba, Haiti, Jamaica and the American coast - this is the Caribbean Sea, which has become doubly popular after the Hollywood pirate blockbuster. Perhaps this is one of those seas where it is extremely pleasant to go in winter. In addition to beaches of white fine sand, clear water and hundreds of pleasures, you get special pleasure when you realize that somewhere out there, in your homeland, there is now ice, terrible cold, and compatriots are forced to insulate themselves to the maximum. Much more attractive is the idea of ​​lying on a sun lounger under a palm tree with a cocktail in hand. When choosing the Caribbean Sea, the main thing is not to fall into hurricane season, although this may also be interesting for extreme sports lovers. Another danger is a hurricane of passions - they say that local macho men love to turn the heads of impressionable resort girls.

To the south and east - seas for all tastes

The further you go to Asia, the more exotic it becomes. Starting from the Seychelles, which are located just north of Madagascar, and ending with Thailand on the shores of the South China Sea, there are continuous beaches, resorts and many opportunities to get a real seaside holiday. If you don’t lose sight of the Red Sea and the beaches of Egypt, then the picture will be complete. Exotic nature requires attentiveness: be sure to take into account the total climate change and the possibility of encountering unfriendly insects, sea urchins and jellyfish. The Dead Sea deserves special attention; for this you need to go to Israel. Perhaps Israel will become a wonderful holiday destination for those who want to swim not only in the Dead Sea, but also in the Red Sea and the Mediterranean. Rarely is a country so conveniently located; in addition, you can have a wonderful holiday here with a child.

And we will go north: from the Black Sea to the Baltic Sea
Relatively inexpensive, poorer service, but still the sea. A huge mass of salt water, a beach, and if you close your eyes and take a cocktail, why not the Seychelles? If you decide to relax on the Black Sea or the neighboring Azov Sea, you will spend literally pennies. However, if you try to find a pretentious resort, then in terms of service it is unlikely to live up to its Turkish counterparts, and in terms of cost it may even outstrip it. But the Black Sea is perfect for those resort girls who want to relax at sea in Russia, because they don’t like to get used to someone else’s mentality. The Baltic Sea can provide a rather cool welcome, and you will have to adapt to the weather, but, according to reviews from experienced resort girls, nowhere can you get such an even and gentle tan as in the Baltic. Choosing the sea is an important matter; it’s worth figuring out where you can really have a good rest. If you want a little more than the surf and a narrow strip of beach, then you should carefully study the advertising brochures with their list of entertainment and educational excursions.

When and at what time can you safely fly to vacation in sunny countries?

January:
Guaranteed warm weather and water: Thailand, Dominican Republic, Cuba, Caribbean, Goa (India), Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Hainan Island (China), Vietnam, Mauritius, Maldives.
, UAE

February:
Guaranteed warm weather and water: Thailand, Dominican Republic, Cuba, Caribbean, Goa (India), Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Hainan Island (China), Vietnam, Maldives.

March:
Guaranteed warm weather and water: Thailand, Dominican Republic, Cuba, Caribbean, Goa (India), Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Hainan Island (China), Vietnam, Maldives, Egypt, Canary Islands, Eilat (Israel), UAE

April:
Guaranteed warm weather and water: Thailand, Dominican Republic, Cuba, Caribbean, Goa (India), Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Hainan Island (China), Vietnam, Mauritius, Egypt, Canary Islands, Eilat (Israel), UAE

May:
Guaranteed warm weather and water: Thailand, Dominican Republic, Cuba, Caribbean, Malaysia, Hainan Island (China), Vietnam, Seychelles, Mauritius, Egypt, Canary Islands, Eilat (Israel).
Maybe cool water and weather: Crete, Cyprus, Greece, Turkey

June:
Guaranteed warm weather and water: Dominican Republic, Cuba, Caribbean, Hainan Island (China), Vietnam, Crete, Cyprus, Greece, Turkey, Bulgaria, Italy, Tunisia, Malta
maybe cool water and weather: Spain, Croatia, Montenegro
NOT WORTH GOING: Egypt, UAE, India, Thailand, Maldives

July:
Guaranteed warm weather and water: All Mediterranean coasts
maybe cool water and weather: Portugal

August:
Guaranteed warm weather and water: All Mediterranean coasts and Portugal
NOT WORTH GOING: Egypt and the UAE, India, Thailand, Maldives, Caribbean

September:
Guaranteed warm weather and water: Egypt, Canary Islands, Eilat (Israel)
maybe cool water and weather: Crete, Cyprus, Greece, Turkey
NOT WORTH GOING: Caribbean, Maldives

October:
Guaranteed warm weather and water: Thailand, Dominican Republic, Cuba, Caribbean, India Goa, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Hainan Island (China), Vietnam, Seychelles, Mauritius, Maldives, Egypt, Canary Islands, Eilat (Israel)

November:
Guaranteed warm weather and water: Thailand, Dominican Republic, Cuba, Caribbean, Goa (India), Malaysia, Hainan Island (China), Vietnam, Seychelles, Mauritius, Maldives
Maybe cool water and weather: Egypt, Canary Islands, Eilat (Israel)

December:
Guaranteed warm weather and water: Thailand, Dominican Republic, Cuba, Caribbean, Goa (India), Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Hainan Island (China), Vietnam, Mauritius, Maldives
Maybe cool water and weather: Egypt, Canary Islands, Eilat (Israel)