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Some people go to the Sea of ​​Azov, others to the Baltic Sea, but most vacationers connect their summer plans with the Black Sea. It is difficult to find as many resort towns as here in other places. Let's see where to spend your holiday on the Black Sea in 2020.

Sochi

This resort is not only famous, but also beautiful. There are mountains near the coastal strip, rivers flow in the mountains, and waterfalls in the rivers. Pebble beaches are interspersed with rich southern vegetation and architectural attractions. average temperature in summer the temperature here is about 27 °C; holidays on the seashore can begin in May and end in October.

In addition to relaxing on the beach, Sochi has a lot of other activities: water parks, dolphinariums and attractions for children, extreme recreation and nightclubs for young people (who, by the way, often combine these two entertainments). You can also climb waterfalls, dolmens and other natural depressions and bulges that you have the courage to climb.

Adler

Adler is part of Greater Sochi, but has won the respect of vacationers as a completely independent resort. It’s difficult to get bored here, because in addition to the beaches and the Black Sea, there is a water park, a dolphinarium and even a monkey nursery with an ostrich farm.

The beaches of Adler are among the cleanest on the Black Sea coast. If you have time and strength in your legs, you can take a walk around Olympic Park and Sochi Park - a real paradise for children. It’s also good to go to Adler if you are a diver - all conditions are created, beauty awaits you underwater world and the secrets of sunken ships.

Anapa

Anapa loves children, and the children respond to her with mutual love. For them, there are water parks, dolphinariums, aquariums and other places for entertainment at a tender age. In addition, on local beaches There is a gentle entrance into the water, so the risk of an emergency is reduced to zero.

In Anapa you can improve your health with the help of healing mud. But if you are already healthier than ever, then you can not only have an inexpensive holiday at the seaside, but also walk around the surrounding area: walk through the “Russian Gate” of the Turkish fortress or marvel at the local lighthouse.

Gelendzhik

Its name is translated from the Adyghe language as “White Bride”, and this resort on the Black Sea is truly beautiful. It is located in a charming bay, which offers a stunning view from the mountains and from the cable car.

In Gelendzhik (and adjacent Dzhanghot and Divnomorskoye) there are pebble beaches with a gently sloping seabed, so holidays with children are given a bright green light here. You can ride on yachts, walk through the safari park, admire waterfalls and dolmens. For extreme sports enthusiasts, mountain jeeping is offered. Another important advantage of Gelendzhik is that it has a separate airport.

Tuapse

This city boasts extremely fresh air: there are a lot of forests nearby. There is a pebble beach here, which gradually becomes sandy on the way to the southeast. On the coast you can find not only developed beaches, but also wild ones.

Among the main entertainments in Tuapse, we highlight the rental of jet skis and catamarans, and scuba diving. If you want a more relaxing holiday, you can explore the dolmens of the Bronze Age or take a walk to the Kiselev rock (we were unable to find out whether it was the same Kiselev or another).

Feodosia

Some of the best resorts on the Black Sea are in Crimea. Feodosia has a good location, here good weather, ionized sea air. And healing muds and natural mineral water allow vacationers to bring their health back to normal.

The Black Sea in the Feodosia area pleases with its cleanliness; the bottom near the beaches here is usually sandy, and there are practically no algae. The main vacation spot in the summer of 2020 is Golden Beach. It is sandy, but gradually turns into a pebble coast. The total length of Feodosia beaches is about 15 kilometers, there is plenty of room to turn around.

WITH historical places Everything is also in order: the Genoese fortress, the Tower of St. Constantine and the Museum of Antiquities, one of the oldest in Europe, await guests.

Evpatoria

One of the best balneological resorts in the territory former USSR And perfect place, where you can relax by the sea inexpensively. Evpatoria is famous for its clean beaches, the sand of which is extremely soft and fine. Many of these beaches are paid, but there are also areas with free entry. Entertainment on the coast is varied: for example, you can ride a yacht or go diving in the surrounding caves.

Near Evpatoria there are estuaries - lakes with salty mineral water. The most popular among them is Lake Monaiki, the main mud bath of the Black Sea resort.

In the Old City there are sights that have come down to us from antiquity: the Gezlev Gate, the Karaite Kenas, the Turkish Baths.

Yalta

This resort is most popular in south coast Crimea. Magnificent beaches warm the body and soul, and the air is filled with the pleasant aroma of pine needles. In the famous Massandra you can taste wines, and in the Primorsky Park you can while away the time evening walks. Most vacationers also climb Mount Ai-Petri by cable car.

Yalta has a lot of attractions. This ancient city, which was founded by Greek navigators, then they were successively replaced by Venetians, Genoese, Turks - in general, whoever was here. As a result, you will encounter a lot interesting places: mansions, palaces, Chekhov's house-museum, "Glade of Fairy Tales".

We studied guidebooks, forums, bloggers' reports, booking systems, sites with food prices and selected the most affordable countries for vacation. For each, we calculated a budget for two people per day and converted it into dollars. This is the average amount for a couple of travelers who live in the same room, do not like to spend too much and stick to the golden mean in everything. After all, everyone understands differently by comfort: for some, a bed in a hostel is enough, for others, they will still choose among five-star hotels. Therefore, we did not take into account luxury hotels and restaurants, but found out how much it costs to have a meal in ordinary local cafes and stay in guesthouses, mini-hotels or Airbnb apartments.

In some countries, expenses can easily be cut by one and a half to two times, if you use public transport, there is no tourist places and look for hotels on the basis of “we just need to spend the night.” For India and Indonesia, for example, we recommend a daily budget of $40–$50, but you can travel to these countries as a couple for $20 per day.

Faktrum publishes a very useful article from the Skyscanner blog that will help you plan your vacation profitably.

Cheap countries without visa

Armenia

Approximate prices:

You can have a hearty and cheap meal in Armenia at every step: khachapuri in Yerevan costs up to 500 drams ($1), lamaj (flatbread with spicy meat filling) costs up to $1.7, and crayfish kebab near Lake Sevan costs about $3. The average bill in a simple cafe is $3–4, and for dinner for two in a tourist restaurant you will pay $7–30.

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The capital of Armenia has inexpensive hotels with double rooms for $25–$30. If you like the comfort of home on vacation, rent a nice studio in a quiet area for $20 or an apartment in the city center on Airbnb for $30–40 per night. Outside the capital, prices are slightly lower. In Armenia, as in Georgia, a stranger can invite you for coffee, dinner or even overnight. Agree: this is not fraud, but hospitality.

Standard route:

Yerevan and surroundings; Lake Sevan; Vanadzor and Lori Gorge; Khor Virap monastery with views of Ararat; Vorotan Valley and Tatev Monastery.

Visa:

You can enter Armenia without a visa for up to 180 days during the year. If you want more, find out how to apply for an Armenian visa.

Georgia

Approximate prices:

There is no street food as such in Georgia. The only thing you can grab on the go is fresh khachapuri or lobiani, which are sold on every corner for 2-3 lari ($1). Lunch at the cafe will cost $6, and for a generous dinner with wine you can pay from $8. An intermediate option is khinkali: you won’t have to look for them for long; one piece costs 60–70 tetri ($0.25–0.30). A dozen khinkali with salad and a glass of beer (for everything - $4) is enough to fill you up for the whole day.

A modest double room in Tbilisi and Batumi costs from $40 per night. It will cost $10 less to rent an apartment in a pleasant area near the center of the capital. In seaside Batumi, you can rent a small apartment in the private sector in 2016 for $20–25. Prices here are tightly tied to the season: an apartment by the sea with a fresh renovation and all amenities costs about $40 per day in mid-summer. In less touristy places you can easily find guest houses with rooms for $15–$30.

Standard route:

Tbilisi; Mtskheta and Georgian Military Road; cave city in Vardzia; Sighnaghi and Kakheti; Svaneti; Batumi and Black Sea coast. If time allows, you can take a one-way ticket to Georgia, travel further overland to Armenia or Turkey, and fly home from there.

Visa:

Russian citizens can spend a whole year in Georgia without a visa.

Abkhazia

Daily budget for two: $65–75

Approximate prices:

A skewer of aromatic chicken kebab in Abkhazia costs about 200 rubles ($2.7), a cheburek with cheese and meat costs 70 rubles ($1). Lunch in a cafe by the sea will cost $5–12 for two, and a hearty dinner in apatskhe (restaurant national cuisine) - 9.5–13.5 $. For a one and a half liter bottle of homemade Abkhaz wine you will pay about $2.7.

On Airbnb, you can rent a room in a house by the sea in Sukhumi for $10 per day, and an apartment in the city center for $37 per day. If you dare to look for housing locally, it may turn out even cheaper: a room in a private house in Gagra can be rented for $9, and near Pitsunda there are options for $8 for two. A room in a good seaside hotel in Abkhazia costs $20–33 per night.

Standard route:

Botanical Garden, Kelasur Wall and the ruins of Bagrat Castle in Sukhumi; monastery and underground karst cave in New Athos; beaches of Gudauta, Pitsunda and Gagra; reserve near Lake Ritsa.

Visa:

To enter Abkhazia, Russians do not need either a visa or a foreign passport - an ordinary one is enough. Fly to Adler - from there it is only 10 km to the Abkhaz border, which runs along the Psou River.

Laos

Daily budget for two: $55–65

Approximate prices:

Lunch in street cafes costs from 12 to 50 thousand kip ($1.5–6), in a tourist cafe or restaurant - 50–100 thousand ($6–12). On average, a simple double room will cost about $12 per night. In the village of Vang Vieng, you can bargain on the spot and stay for that amount in a room with a wonderful view of the mountains. But in the capital, Vientiane, it is cheaper to book a hotel in advance: you can rent a cozy room for $15–17.

Almost all the attractions of Laos are paid, although they are very cheap: for example, entrance to the Paku caves will cost $2.5. These Buddhist caves can be reached by boat on the Mekong - you will pay $8 for a round trip and a stop at the “whiskey village”. Rent a motorbike with manual box gear for the whole day in Laos costs about 70,000 kip - for $9 you are completely free to move around the country.

Standard route:

Vientiane; Luang Prabang; trekking in the Bocau National Park and/or rafting along the picturesque U River; Pakse and waterfalls of the Bolaven plateau; cruise along the Mekong south to Si Phan Don or to the 4000 Islands. You can continue your adventures in Cambodia or, if you move to reverse direction, in Thailand.

Visa:

If you are traveling to Laos for less than 15 days, you do not need a visa. The only requirement is that the passport must be valid for 6 months from the date of entry.

Indonesia

Daily budget for two: $40–$50

Approximate prices:

Street food in Indonesia costs pennies: nasi goreng or mi goreng (fried rice or noodles) will cost no more than $1.5–2. You can have breakfast and lunch in local cafes for $2.5–4.5, and a hearty dinner costs $5–8 depending on the level of the establishment. You can rent a decent guesthouse room in Sumatra for $10, in Java for $10–15, and in Bali for $15–20. Traveling between the islands is also cheap - ferry travel costs about $3.

Standard route:

Since you have flown 9,000 km, spending your entire vacation in Bali, no matter how beautiful it may be, means depriving yourself of many impressions. There are 17,000 islands to choose from - from tiny paradises like Gili to Sumatra, an area the size of Spain. Don't miss Borobudur and Mount Bromo in Java, visit Lake Toba or go on a jungle trek in Borneo.

Visa:

Citizens of the Russian Federation can enter Indonesia without a visa for 30 days through international airports Jakarta, Surabaya, Medan, Denpasar, Batam Island, as well as four sea ​​ports. At other border points, Russians can obtain a visa on arrival for a period of 30 days.

Vietnam

Daily budget for two: $45–$55

Approximate prices:

Banh mi sandwiches in Vietnam are sold at every turn for 10–15 thousand dong ($0.5–0.7), and juices cost the same in fruit shops. For a bowl of pho soup in a cafe, pay 1–2 $, and for 0.5 liters of homemade bia hoi beer - 1 $. In local eateries they offer food for pennies: two servings of fish or chicken fried in ginger sauce, with a plate of rice and a bowl of soup - $2. In a presentable restaurant these amounts are multiplied by 2–3. A hearty seafood dinner at a tourist establishment with Vietnamese cuisine will cost $12–20. If you miss European dishes, pizza for $5 will save you. You can eat a burger, fries and soda at fast food Lotteria for $3. Imported alcohol in Vietnamese stores is no more expensive than in duty-free, and a bottle of local rum can be bought for $3-4.

You can rent a double room in a Hanoi hotel for $11–15; in the village of Mui Ne, prices start at $10 for a bungalow with a shower and air conditioning right next to the sea, and in Nha Trang you can still rent a nice room with amenities for $6–10. Service in Vietnamese hotels is excellent, regardless of star rating. Breakfast is included in the price nine times out of ten.

Standard route:

Hanoi; Ha Long Bay; Museum of Cham Sculpture in Da Nang; Nha Trang; Mui Ne village; Dalat; Hoi An Museum City; Phu Quoc Island off the coast of Cambodia.

Visa:

Citizens of the Russian Federation can vacation in Vietnam without a visa for up to 15 days.

Serbia

Daily budget for two: $70–80

Approximate prices:

Serbian analogues of fast food - cheese pie gibanica, spicy sausages cevapcici, pljeskavica (cutlets with a side dish or in a bun) - cost no more than 200 dinars ($2). Moreover, to fill up, one splash of water is enough. You can have lunch for two in a decent restaurant for $7–9.

A simple double room in Belgrade hotels costs about $30 per day. For $16 you can rent a room in a hostel, and for $25–35 you can rent an apartment in the center.

Standard route:

Belgrade; Novi Sad; Smederevo; national parks Tara or Fruska Gora; Bajina Basta or other towns along the picturesque Drina River; Drvengrad is an ethnic village from the films of Kusturica. You can go to even cheaper Macedonia.

Visa:

To travel to Serbia, Russian citizens do not need a visa if the trip is within 30 days.

Montenegro

Daily budget for two: $80–90

Approximate prices:

Montenegrins' favorite national fast food is burek (a round pie or tubes filled with vegetables, cheese or meat) - sold for $1 in bakeries and on the beaches. A generous portion of cevapchichi with potatoes and pita bread costs $5–9 and is enough for two. It's even cheaper to have a meal at Mesar. These butcher shops sell semi-finished products, but you can ask for the same cevapchici to be fried on the spot - this is called “made on roshtile”. You can have a thorough breakfast in a Montenegrin cafe for two for $7–10, and a three-course restaurant dinner will cost $25–30. If you move literally 500 meters away from coastal establishments, you can save up to 50%.

The most expensive city in terms of housing is Budva: during peak season, simple one-room apartments by the sea are rented for $35–45 per day. But in Budva, even in summer, you can rent a neat guesthouse room or a small studio for $20 if you book in advance. In winter in Montenegro, prices for hotels and apartments fall by almost half.

Standard route:

Podgorica; resorts of the Bay of Kotor (Kotor, Perast, Risan, Koštanica, Tivat, Herceg Novi); resorts of the Adriatic coast (Budva, Becici, Rafailovici, Sveti Stefan, Petrovac, Bar); Ostrog Monastery; National parks Lovcen and Durmitor with the Tara River Canyon.

Visa:

Citizens of the Russian Federation can stay in Montenegro without a visa for 30 consecutive days.

Cheap countries with visa on arrival or online

India

Daily budget for two: $40–$45

Approximate prices:

Street food in India costs practically nothing: a serving of vegetarian thali (rice, stewed vegetables, lentils and flatbread) will cost 50 rupees ($0.8), and a hearty lunch at a local eatery can cost 150 rupees ($2.3). The average bill in tourist restaurants is $3–6.

The situation with housing is similar: almost everywhere for 5–8 $ you will get a set of a bed, walls and roof, for 10–15 $ you will get a decent room with air conditioning. In Mumbai, Goa and Kerala, prices during the peak season - from December to February - increase 2-3 times. You can rent a scooter for a day for 200–250 rupees ($3–4). If you are traveling for a long time, it is better to rent a scooter for a week or a month - it will be even cheaper, about 150 rupees per day, and you will also be able to see neighboring states.

Standard route:

Delhi; Agra; a circle through the cities and villages of Rajasthan or a trip through the foothills of the Himalayas in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand; and further - according to interests: either to Varanasi and Nepal, or to the south, to Mumbai and Goa or to Kerala. If time permits, visit Punjab (Amritsar), Kashmir and Ladakh.

Visa:

If you are entering India through Chennai, Delhi, Goa, Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata, Cochin, Hyderabad and Trivandrum airports, you can apply for your visa online.

Nepal

Daily budget for two: on a track in the mountains - about $40; in the rest of the country - $45–50.

Approximate prices:

In Nepal, you can have a hearty lunch for two at a street eatery for 400–500 rupees ($4–5). In tourist cafes prices are 2-3 times higher; lunch for two will cost closer to $15.

You can rent a double room in a cheap guesthouse with a shower and toilet on the floor for $5–8 per day. For $15–20 you can stay in a decent hotel in Kathmandu. The average cost of a small comfortable room for two in Nagarkot is from $15 per night, and in Pokhara - from $10.

Standard route:

Kathmandu and surrounding areas (Bhaktapur, Nagarkot); several days in the Chitwan Nature Reserve; Lumbini; Pokhara and mountain trekking - to Everest, Annapurna, Manaslu, etc.

Visa:

A Nepalese visa can be obtained both at the Embassy in Moscow and at the airport upon arrival. Simply fill out the online form 15 days before your trip and present it at the border.

Cambodia

Daily budget for two: $70–80

Approximate prices:

You can buy a fried spider, a kilogram of mango or a bunch of bananas for $1 in Cambodia. Two servings of baked mussels with salad will cost $6. A hearty dinner with pork steak, potatoes and vegetables costs the same, and for a huge pizza for two in a regular cafe you will pay about $5. A glass of local beer in seaside bars costs $0.5, a jug will cost $2. You will spend more on spiritual food in Cambodia than on regular food: a ticket to Angkor for 1 day - $20, for 3 days - $40, for a week - $60. For the climb above Angkor Wat on yellow hot-air balloon pay 20$.

A room with a double bed, air conditioning and shower in a guesthouse in the resort of Sihanoukville can be rented for $12–15 per day, and comfortable hotel rooms in Phnom Penh cost $15–20 per night. Khmers do not like to bargain; it is better to book accommodation in advance.

Standard route:

Siem Reap and temple complex Angkor; Lake Toplesap with floating villages, beaches of Sihanoukville (Ochuteal-Serendipity, Otres); Koh Rong island; national park Phnom Bokor; Phnom Penh.

Visa:

You can obtain a visa to Cambodia immediately upon arrival or in advance via the Internet.

Sri Lanka

Daily budget for two: $60–70

Approximate prices:

Food in Sri Lanka is similar to South Indian food in both taste and prices. Roti (spring rolls) cost from 40 Sri Lankan rupees ($0.28) for a vegetarian option to 120 rupees ($0.8) for a triangle with chicken and cheese. For a bunch of bananas you will pay $0.14, for a drinking coconut - $0.25, for a kilogram of papaya - $0.42. King prawns at the Hikkaduwa market sell for $7/kg, and buy a 0.75-liter bottle of red rum for $10. Kottu (something like a shredded hamburger) costs $1.5–2 in non-tourist cafes. Two servings of seafood dinner, rice with curry, salad and beer in a restaurant will cost $7–10.

average price for a room with hot water and a fan in a guesthouse - $14–20 per day. In party places like Mirissa and Unawatuna on south coast prices are higher - lower New Year and until March, locals rent housing for $28–$55 per night. Prices start at $25 double rooms in hotels in Colombo, for $16 you can spend the night in a hostel. If you plan to stay in Sri Lanka for a long time, it is wiser to rent a house or apartment for $330 per month (including utilities) on the spot.

Standard route:

Colombo; Pinnawela Elephant Nursery; Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy, Lion Rock in Sigiriya, other Buddhist sites in Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa; tea plantations of Nuwara Eliya; national reserve in the Sinharaja forest.

Visa:

There are three ways to obtain a visa to Sri Lanka - at the Embassy in Moscow, upon arrival at the airport or online.

Cheap visa countries

Romania

Daily budget for two: $80–90

Approximate prices:

You won't find street food in the Asian sense of the term in Romania. You can have lunch in a cheap cafe or fast food for about 10–30 lei ($2.5–7). A hearty lunch in restaurants in Brasov and Sighisoara will cost $12–14. Dinner at a highly advertised establishment in Bucharest will cost 100 lei ($24).

On average across the country, a simple double room in a guesthouse or two-star hotel costs $20–30. You can rent an apartment in the heart of Bucharest for $30–40 per day; in Brasov, aim for $35–45.

Standard route:

Bucharest; Danube Delta; Mamaia and others Black Sea resorts; Peles and Bran castles (“Dracula’s castle”); medieval Brasov; Transylvanian towns of Sighisoara and Sibiu. If you travel by car, do not miss the beautiful Transfagarasan mountain road.

Visa:

Romania is a member of the European Union, but has not signed the Schengen Agreement. With a national visa you can not only travel around the country, but also go to Bulgaria, Croatia and Cyprus. If you already have a long-term entry permit for these countries or a multiple-entry Schengen visa, you will not need to obtain a separate visa for Romania. In other cases, you need to apply for a Romanian visa.

Hungary

Daily budget for two: $85–95

Approximate prices:

The famous Hungarian goulash costs from 950 forints ($3.3). Have a snack for two inexpensive cafe you can get it for $10, and have a good dinner in a restaurant for $28. An impressive pizza will cost $5, and a cup of coffee with a delicate cake in Hungarian csukrázdy (pastry shops) is priced at only $2.5.

Cozy apartments in the very center of Budapest on Airbnb cost from $35–45 per night; in guesthouses on the outskirts you can live in comfortable rooms for $25. Apartments near Lake Balaton will cost another $5 less.

Standard route:

Budapest with its baths; Medveotthon Bear Park in Véresegyháza; ethno-museum under open air Skansen near the town of Szentendre; ancient Székesfehérvár; Pannonhalma Abbey; Lake Balaton and 10 more ideas short trips from Budapest.

Visa:

To enter Hungary you need a Schengen visa.

Bulgaria

Daily budget for two: $80–90

Approximate prices:

A cup of coffee in Bulgaria costs from 0.8 to 1.5 levs ($0.5–0.8), a plate of soup (pileshka - chicken or trampota - with meatballs) - about 1 $, and Shopska salad - 2-3 $ . You can have breakfast in the Sofia cafe for $10 for two. A three-course dinner with drinks in a good metropolitan restaurant will cost about $20–22.

A double room in guesthouses in the city center costs from $16 per night. For $18 you can rent a room with a shower, air conditioning and a refrigerator in Kosharitsa and Ravda. Studio in a three-star aparthotel in a resort sunny Beach costs about $26. Through Airbnb you can rent an excellent apartment by the sea with a pool in the yard for $25–35.

Standard route:

The most bright places in Bulgaria: Sofia and Mount Vitosha; Koprivshtitsa; Plovdiv and Perperikon; Valley of Roses; Rila Monastery and the Seven Lakes; Nessebar; tiny Melnik; beaches of Sunny Beach.

Visa:

Bulgaria is not part of the Schengen zone, but you can enter this country with a double or multiple-entry Schengen visa. You can also visit Bulgaria if your passport contains valid multiple-entry visas from Romania, Croatia or Cyprus. In other cases, you need to obtain a Bulgarian visa.

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 a holiday by the sea and for everyone we counted cost index. It will help you understand where to vacation is cheap and where it is expensive. Compare indexes, choose a resort and go on vacation on a budget.

How do we calculate the index?

We calculate two holiday cost indices: for vacationers on a tour and for independent tourists.

Tour holiday 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 needed). We divide the result by 10. We get the cost of vacation per day per person.

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

  • Flights. 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 are we not counting? Food, travel, excursions, etc. - these expenses are individual and difficult to calculate. Our index does not reflect all travel expenses, but allows you to compare the cost of a vacation on a basic basis.

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 indices for departures from all Russian cities, the review will surpass “War and Peace” in volume.

Is it possible to get it even cheaper? Can! In some cases, your vacation will cost less than according to our estimates. You will save if:

  • find a cheap one or ;
  • you already have and are going to Europe;
  • fly on vacation during the low season.

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

Exchange rate: 1 US dollar ≈ 67 RUB.

Choose a destination to suit your taste and budget:

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

Greater Sochi

Where can you have a cheap holiday at sea if not? Tickets and tours are inexpensive, there is cheap accommodation, you don’t need a visa, you can eat inexpensively in canteens.

Tours. The cheapest ones are without food.

Flights. Usually in summer tickets cost from 7,000 rubles. The cheapest way to fly is Pobeda - tickets from many Russian cities cost from 2,000 rubles in both directions (without luggage), but they sell out quickly - you need to be on time. Luggage is paid separately, to save money, you can take one suitcase for two.

It’s cheaper to fly on your own only if you have time to buy the cheapest tickets on sale and without luggage. In other cases, a tour and an independent holiday cost approximately the same.


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

Crimea

In Crimea you can relax by the sea just as inexpensively as in Krasnodar region: accommodation and food are cheaper, flights are more expensive. Find out: and


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

Montenegro

You can have a cheap holiday at sea abroad in. 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. Find out more about and.


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

Türkiye

A classic of the genre - 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 it cheap to go on vacation? You can't get any cheaper! This is why holidays on the Turkish sea are so popular. You don't need a visa, and tickets, hotels and food are inexpensive. Pobeda flies to Alanya - from 12,600 rubles. Tours for summer 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.

On a tour or on your own? The tour is almost always cheaper, especially last minute and all-inclusive.


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

Cyprus

Electronic visa to Cyprus for Russians is free and can be issued via the Internet, but is only suitable for direct flights from Russia. If you fly with a transfer, you need a regular tourist visa. Find out about all the nuances of design.


Blue Lagoon- one of protected areas in Cyprus (Photo © `TOMS` / flickr.com)

Greece

Greece is one of the most inexpensive places in Europe for a holiday by the sea. The flight from Russia is not far, prices for housing, food and entertainment are reasonable. not expensive either.

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

Chip flights from Moscow can be found in Thessaloniki - from 9,700 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 the.

Flights. Most budget method fly to Burgas or Varna from Moscow - 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

You can have an inexpensive holiday at sea abroad. We vacationed in Phuket three times and Pattaya twice. Hotels and food are inexpensive, there are more than enough attractions, the beaches are excellent, and you don’t need a visa.

How much does a vacation cost? Considering the distance, tours and air tickets are reasonable: tickets - from 23,000, tours - from 67,000 rubles for two. Accommodation can be found from $10 per night.

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Egypt

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

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


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’s cheaper to fly with Pobeda or another airline to Milan, Venice, Pisa - tickets from 10,000 rubles. From there you can take an inexpensive 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, and lived in the country for six months in total. The cheapest place to relax is in and. A little more expensive on, but the beaches there are better. Read ours - they contain a lot useful information from personal experience.

What is the price? You can relax at sea in Vietnam inexpensively. A visa is not required for a period of up to 15 days. Tours - from 80,000 rubles for two. Tickets - from 23,000 rubles. Room in good hotel in Nha Trang you can find from $10. The food is very cheap! You can have a hearty and tasty meal for $1-2. About how much it costs independent trip to Vietnam, read.

In this article we tell you where you can relax by the sea in winter. We briefly compare and talk about 10 destinations where it is better to relax abroad in winter.

Comparative table of countries where it is better to relax at sea in winter

Visa

 Temperature Price level

Flight time from Moscow
air water
No (28 days) +30 °C +28 °C Short 9 hours (direct flight)
No (15 days) +30-33°C +24-27°C Short 9 hours (direct flight)
No (30 days) +30 °C +27°C Average 10 h (direct flight)
No (30 days) +27-30°C +26 °C Average 11-13 h (direct flight), approx. 17 h (with transfer)
Yes +30 °C +27°C Short 7 hours (direct flight)
Yes +30°C +28°C Average 8.5 h (direct flight), approx. 10 hours (with transfer)
No (30 days) +29-30°C +27°C Short from 16 hours (with transfer)
No (30 days) +30°C +28°C High 8h45 (direct flight)
No (30 days) 24-26°C +23-25°C High 5h 15 (direct flight)
No (30 days) +27-28°C +25-27°C Average 13 h (direct flight)

Visa for Russians in Thailand it is not necessary if you do not plan to stay in the country for more than a month. You can read about a visa to Thailand in our article “”.


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Prices. Despite the exchange rate of the ruble and increased prices during the peak tourist season, prices in Thailand remain quite acceptable. In the article "" you can see detailed review prices in the kingdom.

Prices for air tickets from Moscow to Bangkok start from 24-26 thousand rubles (round trip). From St. Petersburg to Bangkok the price tag for tickets is slightly higher, from 29-33 thousand rubles. (There and back again).

As for the prices of tours, it directly depends on the time of purchase of the tour and vacation dates. The most popular places holidays in winter time Phuket and Pattaya are considered, this is where most tourists go from package tours. In the article "" we compared prices for 2 main winter holiday destinations.

Pros and cons of winter holidays in Thailand

pros

  • Great weather for a beach holiday
  • Abundance of exotic fruits
  • No need to apply for a visa
  • Low prices for food, clothing and housing
  • Developed tourist infrastructure

Minuses

  • Lots of tourists
  • Prices rise due to high season
  • Long plane flight

Vietnam

In winter, you can have a great holiday at sea in the southern part of Vietnam. The weather at this time is pleasant with warmth and plenty of sun.

Weather. In winter in the south of the country the air warms up to +30-33°C. The water temperature is set at +24-27°C.

Prices for air tickets from Moscow to Vietnam in winter start at 26,500 rubles. (There and back again). The most high prices Air tickets are set for the end of December. It is best to purchase tickets in advance. We use the air sales service or skyscanner to find cheap air tickets.

Since the end of November, prices for tours have been gradually creeping up. At the beginning of December you can find tours from 29-30 thousand per person, and closer to January the price of a tour may increase by 10-20% and continue to grow. The cost of tours changes every hour, so the prices in the article are approximate. Prices for specific dates can be found and compared from different tour operators using special services, and.

Pros and cons of winter holidays in Vietnam

pros

  • Southern resorts are designed for beach holidays
  • Cheap diving
  • Low prices for transport, housing and food

Minuses

  • The development of tourism infrastructure is slightly behind
  • Prices go up during the holidays in winter

Useful articles about winter holidays in Vietnam

Malaysia in winter is a tropical fairy tale for Russian tourists. In winter, you can relax here on clean sandy beaches surrounded by mountain and plant landscapes.

Weather. In winter, the air temperature stubbornly remains at +30 °C, and the water temperature does not drop below +27 °C.

Resorts. The best beaches for relaxation are the islands of Langkawi, Pangkor, and Penang. Popular resorts for beach holidays are Pangkor Laut and Tioman Island.

Visa for Russians it is not needed if the duration of the trip to Malaysia is less than 30 days. The stamp is placed upon arrival at the country's airports.

Prices. Compared to Thailand, prices for some things, services and products in Malaysia are higher (about 1.5 times). Malaysia is mostly a Muslim country, so all alcoholic products here are quite expensive (with the exception of the islands of Langkawi and Labuan).


Photo © Eddie Yip / flickr.com

In winter, prices for air tickets from Moscow to Malaysia start from 30-33 thousand rubles. (There and back again).

Tours to Malaysia are less popular among Russian tourists than Thailand or Vietnam. The cost of a 7-day tour from Moscow to Malaysia for two is from 107,308 rubles. You can compare prices on any of the services and.


Photo © David Russo / flickr.com

Advantages and disadvantages of holidays in Malaysia

pros

  • The climate is suitable for winter holidays
  • The population speaks good English
  • Relatively high level of security
  • Picturesque country
  • Friendly attitude towards tourists (+virtually no divorces)

Minuses

  • Prices are slightly higher than in neighboring countries
  • Long flight

If you don’t know where to go abroad to the sea in winter, then the Dominican Republic is perfect for a vacation, including a vacation with children. Winter in the Dominican Republic begins best time for relaxation with hot sun and lack of winds. Many tourists call a holiday in the Dominican Republic a visit to paradise.

Weather. In winter, the air temperature during the day stays at +27-30°C. The water temperature is around +26°C.

Resorts. Some of the most popular resorts in winter are Punta Cana, La Romana and Boca Chica. For holidays with small children, the best resorts are Boca Chica or Punta Cana. You can see the description of the resorts and their location on the map in the article

Visa For Russians, a 30-day stay will not be required. For citizens of Belarus or Kazakhstan, a preliminary visa will be required.


Photo © Delphine Jankowski / flickr.com

Prices. Food prices here are higher than in Russia. In the Dominican Republic, prices for dairy products and bread are high, however low prices for local fruits. Also, the prices for excursions (from $50 per person) are not particularly encouraging.

In winter, prices for air tickets from Moscow to the Dominican Republic start from 64 thousand rubles. (There and back again).

A hotel room can be rented from $30 (in the most modest hotels); in luxury hotels you can stay for $280. We are looking for housing in the Dominican Republic hotellook.ru or airbnb.

Winter tour to Dominican Republic can be purchased from 111 thousand for two. It is better to purchase tours with all-inclusive meals. Prices from different tour operators are compared on websites, or. On these sites you can find reviews from tourists.

Pros and cons of winter holidays in the Dominican Republic

pros

  • Summer all year round
  • Clean beaches and clear sea
  • Some resorts are well suited for families with small children
  • Exotic fruits

Goa, India

In winter, Goa is a favorable place for a seaside holiday. In Goa they celebrate the New Year on a grand scale and Catholic Christmas. The resort attracts tourists with affordable prices and an exotic climate.

Weather. During the day, the air temperature can remain at +30 °C, and the sea can warm up to +27 °C. Unlike summer, winter in Goa has a less humid climate, which makes it easier to tolerate the heat.

Visa you need a permit to visit Goa, so you will have to spend a little time getting it done before leaving for India.

Prices. In general, Goa has low prices. On north Goa prices in stores are lower than in the southern part of the resort. In cafes and shops, prices are quite reasonable and can please budget travelers.

Note: prices rise sharply before the winter holidays in Goa.

In winter, prices for air tickets from Moscow to Moscow start from 27-28 thousand rubles. (There and back again).

Goa can be divided into Young and Northern. In the north, youth predominates, budget hotels and shops. Distinctive feature North Goa– a large amount of entertainment and low housing prices. South Goa is mostly large hotels 5 stars with the corresponding price category.
Photo © Amit Chacko Thomas / flickr.com

The main pros and cons of winter holidays in Goa

pros

  • Comfortable climate for relaxation
  • Low prices
  • Lots of entertainment
  • No language barrier (population speaks English)

Minuses

  • Theft, fraud and pushy traders
  • Not suitable for families with children

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is an exotic abode, where the best time to relax is in winter. From December to April, Sri Lanka experiences favorable weather for excellent beach and sightseeing holidays.

Weather. During the day the thermometer shows +30°C. In winter, the water in Sri Lanka warms up to +28°C.

Resorts. The best resorts For winter holidays, the popular resorts of Negombo, Hikkaduwa, Bentota and Wadduwa are considered.

Visa For Russians it is mandatory to register. An electronic ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) visa can be applied for online.


Photo © Vilmos Vincze / flickr.com

Prices. Inexpensive in Sri Lanka public transport. However, excursions and accommodation are relatively expensive. Prices for groceries in stores and meals in cafes can accommodate a wallet of any size.

in winter air ticket prices from Moscow to Sri Lanka start from 26 thousand rubles. (There and back again).

In winter, prices for tours start at around 66 thousand rubles. for 2 for 7 nights. See prices for tours on the website, or.

Pros and cons of winter holidays in Sri Lanka

pros

  • Great weather in winter
  • The population speaks English
  • Just get a visa
  • Cheap public transport
  • Natural diversity

In winter, the high tourist season begins in the Philippines. The weather has stabilized since the beginning of December and the Philippines is turning into an exotic holiday destination. The country offers a variety of holidays from relaxing beach holidays to active and extreme holidays.

Weather. The air temperature in winter in the Philippines is +29-30 °C. The water warms up to +27°C and lasts until the end of winter.

Resorts. The most popular resorts among tourists are Boracay, Panay, Bohol, Cebu and Palawan.

Visa not needed for Russians. The maximum period of stay in the Philippines without a visa is 30 days.


Prices. In general, the Philippines has low prices for food and housing.

In winter, prices for air tickets from Moscow to the Philippines start from 31-33 thousand rubles. (There and back again).

A standard hotel room can cost from 400 pesos ($9). On average, hotel rooms cost from 700 pesos ($15). Look for cheap accommodation hotellook or airbnb.


Photo © Fabio Achilli / flickr.com

Pros and cons of holidays in the Philippines

pros

  • Beach holiday in winter
  • Low prices for food and accommodation
  • Developed active and extreme recreation
  • Constantly developing tourism
  • Many attractions

Minuses

For those who are not strapped for money and don’t know where to relax at sea in the winter, we suggest paying attention to vacations in Republic of Maldives. Holidays in the Maldives are first and foremost beach holiday and diving. The Maldives is often chosen as a honeymoon destination.

Weather. In winter, the weather in the Maldives is as pleasant as ever. The air temperature is +30°C, and the water temperature is +28°C. The best weather for holidays occurs from mid-December to mid-spring.

Resorts. The most popular resorts The Maldives are Ari Atoll, South Male Atoll, Raa Atoll and Addu Atoll. South Male Atoll is perfect for a romantic getaway for two or family vacation with kids. Ari Atoll is famous for diving.

Visa for Russians it is not necessary if the period of rest does not exceed 30 days.


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Prices. Food prices here are high (relative to previous countries). The highest price tag is in cafes and restaurants at hotels and in places where tourists gather.

Everyone associates the warm season with sandy beach, warm sun and blue coastal water. It is in the summer that most citizens begin to take a well-deserved vacation, thoughts about which warmed them throughout the winter.

Experts recommend starting to plan your vacation at the end of winter or beginning of spring. So that there are still a few months before the desired travel date. This is necessary so that you have time to find out about possible vacation options, compare offers from different resorts and choose the most suitable one in all respects.

What should you pay attention to when choosing?

There are several basic criteria that will help you decide where to go. Here they are:

  • the cost of travel or flights to the destination,
  • average cost of living at the resort,
  • average cost of food per day,
  • Do I need a visa to travel?
  • availability and cost additional entertainment, excursions,
  • availability of attractions.

Based on this data, you can choose the best option from all the desired resorts. For a holiday with children, you need to start from how safe and clean beaches, when choosing. If only adults will be relaxing, then it would be a good idea to find out about the availability of interesting places to visit and entertainment in the evening.

Review best places with the sea, where you can go this summer:

1. Sea of ​​Azov

In the Krasnodar region there is Stanitsa Golubitskaya, famous for its warm sea and a calm environment. This is the shallowest sea in the world, so it warms up earlier than other large bodies of water. You can swim in it from mid-June, or even earlier.

This resort is an ideal place for families with children. The water is clean and warm, the descent is gentle and not deep. The beaches are sandy and clean. Not far from the sea there is a water park and other children's entertainment, which can be alternated with swimming in the sea.

2. Sochi


Another sea that is located in Russia is the black sea. This option is also suitable for family holidays. But this resort is mostly chosen by single tourists. The beaches here are gorgeous, and most importantly sandy and clean.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, there are places to have fun in the evening. The city has plenty of modern nightclubs and restaurants. There are also children's entertainment, where you can go with your parents at your leisure.

3. Türkiye


One of the closest and inexpensive resort countries where you can have a great time with your family or alone. A flight from Russia to this country will take about three hours, which is commensurate with moving to nearby town by car. Service and accommodation are at a European level, and prices are affordable for the average person.

The beaches are sandy and clean, equipped with everything you need. Many people are attracted here by the climate, which is considered stable. A special highlight of Turkey - local kitchen, which cannot be tasted anywhere else in the world. The cities offer plenty of entertainment for children and adults.

4. Greece


The resorts of this ancient country are in no way inferior, in terms of quality of recreation, to the most expensive world resorts. Here the quality of service comes first. In relation to the cost with the level of decoration of hotels and entertainment, the price is inferior. In addition to comfort, this place attracts tourists for its weather conditions.

The climate in Greece is very stable, without sudden precipitation or changes in temperature. Concerning cultural program- there is something to see. This country is considered a monument of ancient culture.

On its territory there are many ancient architectural structures, which have been well preserved to this day.

In addition to ancient buildings and museums, the country is full of shrines that attract great amount pilgrims from all over the world.

5. Croatia


This country is also distinguished by high-quality holidays with low prices. Suitable for family holidays too. Adriatic beaches with light, clean sand are very popular with sunbathers.

Hotels and entertainment are designed to the highest standards. There is a lot to see in the cities, as they successfully combine ancient buildings and modern buildings.

Along the coast there are beautiful landscapes that enchant the eye with their uniqueness, unique to this area.

 

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