Which country to choose or where is the best place to relax? Budget holiday at sea: the best options How and where to relax

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.

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:

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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.

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.

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:

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.

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:

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).

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.

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.

“Oh summer, red summer, be with me,” sang the parrot Kesha from the cartoon of the same name. Yes, yes, dear readers, summer is very close - before you have time to blink an eye, the sun will begin to bake your heads and shoulders. If you have planned a vacation and are still wondering where to go on vacation at sea in the summer of 2019 inexpensively and safely? — We have selected for you the best safe and inexpensive popular places to relax this summer 2019.

If the budget allows, I would go to exotic countries and take my children with me - you can choose the optimal solution and a decent country abroad, where nothing would interfere with your beach holiday - a paradise for yourself, a paradise for your loved ones. But... Money sometimes plays an important role.

Then you better take a closer look at our Black Sea South. Remember what our parents used to say: let’s go south, to the Black Sea. And they were right - since there is nothing more healing than sea air. Far from the noise and bustle of the city, I wouldn’t mind relaxing, but what awaits us... And if you really “tighten up your belt,” then look around you.

To be honest, we wouldn’t have gone anywhere, but stayed in Russia. If only we could get out of the city, closer to the river, to nature, to mushrooms and berries - to the village or to the country. Here, in our opinion, is the safest and most inexpensive place to spend your vacation in the summer of 2019.

But this is only the practical side of the issue. Where to go on vacation in the summer depends on many factors, including your desire to visit a country you have never been to before. And some never went anywhere further than “their own nose.”

Here are just some of the factors that may affect your vacation this summer:

• The first is planning at work. Unexpected problems may arise here due to the illness of one or another colleague. And you, unfortunately, will be asked to replace it.
• Secondly, a vacation with an away holiday, whether abroad or to the south of Russia, is accompanied by financial costs. And sometimes, not small ones. Just the same, a lot depends on these financial capabilities - whether you will relax in a 3, 4 or 5 star hotel, how many people will go on vacation with you, a country with high economic indicators and, accordingly, with an expensive tourist service.
• Thirdly, the situation in the world. And it is far from comforting - unauthorized rallies, strikes and uprisings are breaking out here and there. And even worse, the military situation is developing and the atmosphere of rebellion is heating up. Safety when traveling away from home is paramount - who and where will go on vacation at sea in the summer of 2019? In addition, the embargo (seizure) imposed on our country has not yet been lifted in all countries. And this can provoke conflict situations.
• Fourthly, in light of recent events, there seem to be no high-profile problems with travel agencies in the tourism market. But it’s still worth sticking to the golden mean and purchasing tours from trusted companies. And the best information about them as reliable service providers is the feedback from their friends and acquaintances who have already had the experience of going, relaxing and returning without any problems.

There is still something we can do to dissuade you from going on vacation abroad at sea in the summer of 2019, but we won’t do that. You will still do what you want. Remember only those rules that you need to follow before going on vacation abroad.

• Choose the right reliable tour operator. If necessary, check it out - look at the reviews.
• Find information on the Internet about the country where you are going to go on vacation. Learn at least basic phrases
• Provide yourself with insurance. Although you should already have this insurance included in the cost of the tour.
• Study and check the route. That is, know how to get to the hotel, where the nearest consulate is, the police and the place of first aid.

At the end of the article you can see what trusted and reliable sources we use:

• Modern and relevant, proven search engines for package tours (“All inclusive”);
• Tour operators of excursion tours around the world;
• Travel insurance, which really works and, God forbid, provides enormous assistance in case of insured events;
• Reservation and sale of tickets: railway, air and bus;
• Rental of cars, scooters, motorcycles, bicycles and ATVs;
• Incredible excursions from locals;
• Search for recreation centers in Russia;
• Quick online purchase of a visa with home delivery;
• Rent cheap housing, including from the owners themselves.

Where to go on vacation abroad in the summer of 2019, inexpensively and safely?

The cheapest holiday abroad can be interpreted in two ways: you can get into trouble, since everything that is free is in a mousetrap, and if you approach this issue more seriously, you will have to refuse the services of travel agencies and do everything yourself.

We have selected several directions for you: Europe and Asia. The calculation takes into account a seven-day vacation for two in inexpensive but comfortable hotels with a moderate appetite, without air tickets. The price does not include expenses for various “wants” such as sightseeing tours, shopping and entertainment.

If you haven’t decided where to go on holiday at sea in the summer of 2019, inexpensively and safely, in Europe, then look at these countries:

• Bulgaria

  You won’t be able to get here with a Schengen visa, since the country is not included in this zone. But if you are lucky enough to visit Cyprus, Romania or Croatia, then these visas are valid, otherwise you need to purchase them. All-inclusive price – from 28,000 rubles for a week-long vacation at sea for two. Budget resorts and beaches – Ahtopol, Riviera, Sveti Konstantin and Elena, Sozopol. Among the famous, but more expensive, are Golden Sands, Albena, Sunny Beach.
  

• Montenegro

  If your vacation lasts no more than 30 days, then you do not need a visa at all. How much does it cost to soak up the sea in Montenegro in the summer for a week for two – from 32,000 rubles. The most budget beach resort is Petrovac. Next in our opinion is Podgorica and beyond: the resorts of the Bay of Kotor - Perast, Risan, Koshtanica, Tivat, Herceg Novi, the resorts of the Adriatic coast - Budva, Becici, Rafailovici, Sveti Stefan, Bar.
  

• Türkiye

  Here's where to go on holiday at sea in the summer of 2019, inexpensively and safely - this is Turkish Antalya. Visa-free country, but only for 60 days. All hotels operate the “All Inclusive” system - prices start from 26,000 rubles. The exchange rate of the Turkish lira has really fallen, and therefore is several times cheaper than in other countries. Look:
  

• Greece

  At the time you are reading this article, your visa to Greece may have already been cancelled. If not, then a Schengen visa is in your hands. An inexpensive holiday at sea in the summer of 2019 for two for 7 days will cost you from 33 thousand Russian rubles. We advise you to go on holiday to the island of Crete. As well as the island of Rhodes, the resort of Kallithea, the islands of Kos and Corfu, the Halkidiki peninsula, the city of Thessaloniki.
  

• Cyprus

  Stunning beaches and natural paradises. You will have to apply for a visa. The cost of staying on a white sandy beach in Cyprus starts from 38,000 rubles. The most budget resort is Larnaca, Limassol has the most of our vacationers, and the newest one is Ayia Napa.
  

• Italy

  Another European country with a safe holiday, but not cheap. For two – from 40 thousand. One of the popular ones is Rimini, then Amalfi and Milano Mirittima, San Remo and Lido de Isolo. In Italy, security is at the highest level - carabinieri walk the streets everywhere.
  

Europe is by far the most popular holiday destination among Russians. Since it is located nearby, flight tickets are not expensive, the beaches and resorts are all famous. The only thing that scares away tourists and travelers is the conflict situation in political life. Because of which everyone suffers: both local residents and guests.

Where to go on vacation at sea in the summer of 2019 inexpensively and safely in Asia?

If European countries attract our fellow countrymen with their close location and “well-trodden paths,” then the Asian continent is still new to us, at least there is somewhere to go to relax peacefully and quietly.

There is another problem - rainy weather prevails in Asia in the summer. Therefore, our tourists are afraid that they will not be able to have a decent rest. But I assure you that even if it rains, it will not be an obstacle to a pleasant pastime, since it will both begin and end – quickly and unnoticeably. It’s just that the idea that it rains in Asia in the summer has been spun out by stories from travelers and ignorant tour operators.

Well, let them think that there is bad weather there. This means there will be much fewer people, and accordingly prices for accommodation, food and entertainment will fall. Asia already has cheap food and inexpensive housing. But the flight – not everyone can afford air tickets. Such a high cost is due to the range of the distance.

Even with a not very good forecast, the safest and most inexpensive place to go on vacation at sea in the summer of 2018 is Thailand, the coast of the Gulf of Thailand, the resorts of Pattaya and Samui.

And now we present to your attention where you can relax in the summer at sea, in the South Asian direction:

• Thailand. Pattaya

  For a week of vacation for the two of you, you will have to fork out 18,000 rubles. You see, the prices are absolutely ridiculous, but round trip plane tickets start from 46,000 Bank of Russia. In addition to Pattaya, you can visit Bangkok, Phuket, Siam. By the way, for children, if you are going on vacation with children, they organize trips to the Thai Disneyland “Dream World”.
  

• Vietnam

  This country receives so many guests from Russia that it has become Russified. The prices, I can tell you, are more affordable than even in Thailand. For example, one day in a hotel costs 8 bucks. Based on conservative estimates, for two you will spend from 9,000 rubles. Try to find it cheaper somewhere else - it’s unlikely. Anyone who wants to visit Vietnam - the resorts for you are Nha Trang, Da Nang, for diving - Con Dao Island.
  

• India. Goa

  Just choose destinations in North Goa - it’s cheaper here. From 16 thousand rubles you will have to pay for accommodation and food, and additional minor expenses. Visa required.
  

• China. Hainan Island

  Like Hawaii, it’s warm here all year round. Tourists have chosen this place relatively recently. On this island you can have a great summer vacation at sea. Only prices start at 32,000 Russian rubles for two people for a week, and to get there, it’s better not to ask, you understand, the distance is 40-100 thousand for one ticket.
  

We would also offer you such options where to go on a summer vacation at sea inexpensively and safely - Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Indonesia (and in particular the island of Bali) - but this will no longer be a budget option.

Where to go on vacation at sea in summer 2019 inexpensively and safely in Russia?

Here we come to tourist destinations in Russia. Let's, friends, in order. You need to understand that prices here rise during the holiday season, some of them significantly.

And if you still make up your mind and don’t know where to relax with your child at sea in 2019, then let’s go through Russian resorts and see:

• Anapa

  The largest in terms of the number of tourists. Here dozens, if not thousands, of people bask in the sun and swim in the sea. If you want privacy and not hear the din of a noisy crowd, then it is better to stay in the province of Anapa. For example, the village of Dzhemete, where there is an amazing ten-kilometer beach with delicate sand, and if you are with children, there is a large water park. You can just as calmly relax in Vityazevo – there is a shallow sea. By money: Cost of living
  
  

• Crimea

  In Crimea you can sunbathe on the sand by the sea. There is little entertainment for children, and what remains of the Soviet Union. Today the Crimean Peninsula is part of Russia. Old resorts are just being built and improved. We would, to be honest, hold off on going there. And the prices are much higher than in other summer holiday destinations in Russia. Look:
  

• Gelendzhik

  And here the prices will immodestly “bite” you. But you will be able to relax and have fun. The largest water park in Europe - children will be happy. But during the season, you can leave as much money as you would spend on a trip abroad, and not to the most budget-friendly country.
  
  

• Sochi 2019

  New Sochi is waiting for you with open arms. All my life this city has been a vacation spot. And now, after the Olympics, it has become even more beautiful and, accordingly, more expensive.
  Last minute tours in Russia today can be found at very attractive prices!
  
  

• Tuapse

  The resort is a little cheaper than in Sochi. And a place for a relaxing holiday at sea with the whole family with children.

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♦ In order to decide where is the best place to relax at sea, look at what time of year your tour falls? It is known that the most popular resorts, where it is better to go in summer, are located on the Mediterranean and Black Seas, and in winter - these are the countries of Southeast Asia, the Red Sea, and the Persian Gulf.

♦ You need to decide in which group you will go: it will be a trip for two, or a family vacation with children, or a trip with a large noisy group.

♦ The choice will also depend on what type of holiday you are interested in? This could be a tour with an excursion program or just a beach holiday at sea, or perhaps both. In the first case, it is worth choosing trips to historically interesting cities; in the second, pay more attention to the hotel infrastructure, think about what set of hotel services you most need; in the third, look at seaside resorts located near centers with attractions?

For families looking for a place to relax in the summer with a child, you need to take into account the age of the child: long flights and sudden climate changes are not recommended for young children. The Mediterranean and Black Sea are the beaches where it will be most comfortable to go with a small child in the summer. If you are traveling with older children, you should pay attention to the presence of children's miniclubs in the hotel. In European resorts, where there are almost no miniclubs, ask if there are amusement parks or water parks for your children in the resort area? When choosing an excursion trip with a child, make sure that it is not too tiring for him.

Those who want a day's beach holiday to continue with wild parties and events should choose a hotel located near the resort center. Traditionally, European resorts are considered the best places for young people to go on vacation, because of their infrastructure: Cyprus, Mallorca, Ibiza, Bulgaria, the Greek island of Rhodes, resorts in Italy and Spain - the geography where to relax in the summer and have fun is enormous.

If you don’t want to go anywhere outside the hotel premises, then hotels in Turkey still benefit more from animation programs to this day. In general, Turkish regions are very diverse. Side and Belek, resorts where it is best to relax with children. There is a warm sea and sandy beaches. Alanya and Kemer to this day remain the very places where it is cheapest to relax, and resorts on the Aegean coast, such as Marmaris and Bodrum, are most often chosen by those travelers who are looking for where to fly “to hang out.”

Many Russians have already traveled the length and breadth of Turkey, so they are in search of where to relax that would be just as good in terms of price and quality. The list of countries for summer holidays is very diverse; most often our compatriots choose Mediterranean countries because of the short flight.

If you prefer a seaside holiday surrounded by rich natural attractions, then the most popular destinations in 2019 will be Croatia and Montenegro. Montenegro has more convenient beaches where it is most convenient to relax with a child. A large number of festivals take place here in the summer, and there are both lively and calm bays. But Croatia surpasses all countries in the number of parks and nature reserves, which can be reached from almost any resort in the country.

Please note that not everywhere is comfortable all year round, especially if you decide to purchase a trip to the sea. To do this, we have created a page where all popular vacation destinations are divided by month and their opportunities are presented.

♦ And of course, one of the most important aspects when choosing a tour is the price. The cost depends on many factors: arrival date; duration of the trip; hotel level; nutrition; number of people; availability of discounts, etc.

Where can you relax and see the world for very reasonable money?

The geography of such travel is very diverse, but those who choose something cheap should not forget that they will still have to sacrifice a certain part of comfort: travel by bus or train instead of a plane and live in a two-star hotel instead of a 3-4 star one. Regarding beach packages, keep in mind that inexpensive hotels are most often not located on the first line of the sea, that is, not on the beach. If you want to have an inexpensive vacation and combine a high level of service in a good hotel, then think about a trip at the end or beginning of the season for a particular region. At this time, vacation prices become significantly lower. Among the countries where it is cheap to travel in the summer, you can note the search engine for tours, here you can find a tour among millions of offers at the best price. We also select the most interesting special offers from tour operators every day. In addition, we also provide discounts on all tours except last minute ones!
Call our specialists and they will help you with your travel choice.

We wish you a successful holiday and many positive emotions!

1. Curonian Spit (Kaliningrad)

A wide beach of fine crystalline light sand on the shores of the Baltic Sea. It stretches along the villages of Rybachy, Morskoye, Lesnoye - only 98 km, along the edge there are coniferous forests.

Price: 6000 rub.

2. Baikal (Irkutsk region)

A huge lake with Baikal dunes - kilometers of wide beaches with fine light sand.

Price: 7000 rub.

3. Sea of ​​Azov

(Krasnodar region)

The shallowest sea in the world - depth up to 13.5 m. Several wide beaches (spits up to 25 km in length) made of small shell rock (sand). There are also a lot of surf schools here.

Price: from 6000 rub.

4. Lake Brosno(Tver region)

The Russian analogue of the mysterious Loch Ness. 9 km long, 1.5 km wide. According to legend, a monster lives at the bottom. For those who are not afraid - clean water and sandy beaches.

Price: from 10,000 rub.

5. Seliger

(Tver and Novgorod regions)

One of the most developed tourist areas with natural sandy beaches around lakes, housing for every taste and budget. They provide you with everything you need on site: a bicycle, fishing gear, you can take a boat and retire to the islands (there are more than 160 of them). Price: 9000 rub.

Price: 12,000 rub.

6. Anapa and Dzhemete

The name of the Anapa suburb Dzhemete translates as “golden sands”. They really are! In Anapa there is an active life, in Dzhemet - a measured, family life.

Price: 10,000 rub.

7. Beaches of the Caspian Sea

(Astrakhan, Makhachkala, Derbent)

In the Volga delta (where Astrakhan is located) and on the shores of the Caspian Sea there are wide sand and pebble beaches, many with thermal and mineral waters. Price: 12,000 rub.

8. Staraya Russa

(Novgorod region)

The Dead Sea and Baden-Baden in one bottle - here is one of the best thermal resorts (9 springs, you need to drink the water, swim in it, smear yourself with mud with a high iron content).

Price: 15,000 rub.

9. Uvsunur basin, lake Uvs-Nur

The protected area bordering Mongolia has beaches along the lake, surprisingly reminiscent of the sea coast: a wide strip of sand, seagulls, even the water in the lake tastes salty.

Price: 18,000 rub.

10. Lake Onega

(Petrozavodsk)

The best beaches of Karelia. Sandy, small, but often located in a forest zone (for example, Onega). Sailing is especially common here. Price: 14,000 rub.

1. "City of the Dead"

(North Ossetia)

Near the village. Davgavs - ancient 14th century. a complex of 99 two- and four-story crypts surrounded by picturesque cliffs.

Price: 10,000 rub.

2. Vyshny Volochyok

(Tver region)

This city with a rich history is called Russian Venice for its huge number of canals - their system was created in 1703 by Peter the Great.

Price: from 3000 rub.

3. Virgin forests of Komi

(in the north of the Ural Mountains, Komi Republic)

The largest intact forests in Europe (area 32,600 km²), protected by UNESCO. In order to visit them, you need to get to the Yugyd Va National Park.

Price**: 6000 rub.

4. Sikhote-Alin Nature Reserve

(Primorsky Krai)

A real safari in Russian. The biosphere reserve is home to brown and Himalayan bears, Amur tiger, wild boar, musk deer, roe deer, Ussuri cormorant, Far Eastern forest cat, Amur goral, sika deer and many others.

Price: 14,000 rub.

5. Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky

An exotic vacation in Kamchatka can include both a relaxing pastime (swimming in hot springs) and an active part (helicopter excursions over volcanoes, exploring the Valley of Geysers, rafting on the Byst-Raya River, skiing, trekking, etc.).

Price**: from 28,000 rub.

6. Krasnoyarsk “Pillars”

Huge volcanic pillars of quartz-free granite on the right bank of the Yenisei, in the spurs of the Eastern Sayan Mountains. There are about a hundred bizarrely shaped figures in total, each of which has its own name: Grandfather, Lion Gate, etc. Trekking (here it is called “stolbism”) and walking tour routes around the reserve are possible.

Price: 9000 rub.

7. Solovetsky Islands

Foreigners from all over the world come to the Solovetsky Monastery on the White Sea with its complex history of the Gulag. It was built in the 15th century, but for a long time it was used as a special purpose camp. And only in 1990 it again became an active monastery.

Price: from 8000 rub.

8. Naryn-Kala Fortress in Derbent, the most ancient city of the Russian Federation

(Dagestan)

This ancient pre-Arab fortress on the shores of the Caspian Sea, covering an area of ​​4.5 hectares, was taken by the Russians during the Russo-Persian War in 1796. Since then, it has been preserved in almost perfect condition.

Price: 8000 rub.

9. Abrau Durso

From an excursion to a champagne wine factory (no worse than French wine tourism) to a tour of Lake Abrau - the largest freshwater lake in the North Caucasus.

Price: 7000 rub.

10. “Stone Forest” on the Lena River(60 km from Yakutsk)

A fairy-tale forest of stone pillars several meters high along the current can be seen by sailing up to it by boat. 6 years ago UNESCO included it on the World Heritage List. There is a similar forest (Shilin) ​​in China. Boat rental - from 3000 rubles, from 800 rubles. - excursion.

Price: overnight stay - from 1500 rub./day.

1. Karelia

The main recreation option here is river rafting and kayaking. As an additional program - inspection of Kizhi, hunting (there are even bears!) and collecting forest gifts - berries and mushrooms.

Price**: from 22,000 rub.

2. Gorny Altai

Even foreigners come here for unsurpassed horse tourism in picturesque surroundings. Around Belukha there are routes of medium difficulty, for beginners and inexperienced people, on the northern slope - for professionals.

Price**: from 20,000 rub.

3. Sheregesh

(Kemerovo region.)

You can hike into the mountains to a height of 1.5 km. The route is simpler - the ascent to the Devil's Finger, even children can handle it.

Price: 8000 rub.

4. Putorana Nature Reserve(Taimyr)

Active excursion tours and walking tours along the plateau with an overview of the mountainous Arctic; boat routes visiting the Kitobo-Oron waterfall, canyons and fjord lakes.

Price**: from 10,000 rub.

5. Dombay

Summer is also the season for skiing in this gem. But not for skiing - for hiking up mountains, like in the Alps, to saturate your lungs with healing air.

Price: 15,800 rub.

6. Mari El(Volga region)

Ride horses around Lake Churkan, live in tents and watch the sunrise in the saddle. You can also find combined horse and water tours - with crossing rivers on horseback.

Price: 16,000 rub.

7. Kislovodsk

This is a unique place where you can not only ride mountain bikes, but also fly on a paraglider and paraglider, accelerating from the mountain (for Russia this is rare; usually those who want to fly are thrown on a cable).

Price: 10,000 rub.

8. Mount Thach

(transfer from Krasnodar, Adler, Maykop)

This place is protected by the International Wildlife Fund. You can climb to a height of 2300 m - slowly, admiring the beauty, or quickly, sportingly. Equipment can be rented on site. Price: 18,000 rub.

9. Mountain Adygea

Places that cannot be missed are the Fisht mountain range, the picturesque resort of Khadzhokh, the Rufabgo and Meshoko waterfalls and, of course, the famous rocks - the “Khadzhokh pillars”.

Price: from 10,000 rub.

10. Kola Peninsula

Across the tundra and forest-tundra on ATVs or jeeps. In summer here the sun does not set below the horizon for almost a month and a half.

Price: 24,000 rub.

Prices are for a weekend stay (2 nights) for a family of 2 people in a hotel

3*/camp site, meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner).

**Tour for a week for two without airfare.

The Federal Tourism Agency cannot intimidate us: we have long been accustomed to dividing information about overseas infections and fevers into two. But there are objective reasons why it is better not to go to certain tourist places.

Even if it is safe there and there are no official prohibitions. It can be too crowded and dirty, excursions are limited, and the most interesting attractions are closed. Read where it is better not to go in 2018, so as not to be disappointed.

Netherlands, Amsterdam

Ordinary residents of the Netherlands are tired of tourists. The screaming, drunken crowds of young people who come to the city for affordable drugs are exhausting. Because of this, local authorities are slowly banning all those “interesting things” for which they go to Amsterdam. It is no longer possible to rent a “beer bike” - a bicycle on which 10-12 people ride at the same time and drink beer. The city introduced a tourist tax and banned the construction of souvenir shops and new hotels.

Amsterdam is no longer as attractive to tourists as it used to be. No, bicycles, river canals and beautiful architecture are still here. But if you are eager to see what the workers of the sex front look like in the red light district, then you are in for a cruel bummer. Since April 2018, strict restrictions have been introduced on visiting it. You can go there in excursion groups of no more than 20 people. Under no circumstances should you be drunk.

And most importantly, now tourists do not have the right to directly look at sex workers through their windows. Tour guides must ensure that everyone's back is to them. Well, so as not to offend the representatives of the most ancient profession with your close attention. It is also impossible to take a selfie against the backdrop of shop windows with “moths” - severe restrictions are imposed on the photo.

Croatia, Dubrovnik

The popularity of the tourist site suddenly fell - immediately after the release of the Game of Thrones episodes. Scenes were filmed in Dubrovnik in King's Landing, the capital of the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros. The number of tourists to the city increased several times, and UNESCO threatened Croatia with taking away the city's status as a world heritage site. Too many people trample ancient paving stones and destroy medieval buildings every day. For example, once in 2016, 10.5 thousand people passed through the ancient fortresses in one day!

The Croatian authorities have decided to restrict access to almost all attractions. Now only 4,000 people a day can enter the ancient fortresses. The number of cruise ships that call at the port of Dubrovnik has also been reduced. It is now more difficult to see the main attractions - clear visiting hours have been established and the number of tourist groups has been agreed upon. So if you wanted to get to Dubrovnik, it’s better to do it in 2 years - by 2020 the restrictions are going to be lifted. Unless, of course, Dubrovnik is completely trampled by then.

Italy, Venice

A romantic gondola ride along the canals of Venice is the dream of almost every tourist. But it often turns into disappointment: the city’s canals are 50% garbage (and smell accordingly), crowds of people make it difficult to properly see the sights, and the inflated prices make your head spin.

20 million tourists come to Venice every year. The indigenous population of the city here is only 250 thousand people. Most tourists behave irresponsibly: they draw on the walls of ancient houses, use canals instead of toilets, and leave piles of garbage. The town becomes uninhabitable: pharmacies, supermarkets and shops are closing, but restaurants and hotels are opening.

Local residents are unhappy, so their attitude towards tourists is appropriate. Don't be surprised if you don't find sincere smiles and help from the indigenous people - they only see you as destroyers of their cultural heritage and the reason that their city may soon go under water. Before you go to Venice, think carefully about everything: are selfies against the backdrop of dirty canals and crowds of tourists worth the several thousand dollars that you will have to shell out for a week of vacation?

Spain, Barcelona and Mallorca

At the end of 2017, Spain was in the top three most popular countries for travel - right after France and the USA. But not everyone is enthusiastic about the development of tourism. Large resort towns are reaping the benefits of a constant influx of travelers: piles of garbage on the streets, an increase in the number of pickpockets and thieves, and damage to attractions by tourists. The Spaniards are fed up.

In Barcelona, ​​the Arran youth group, a protest community of local residents, is increasingly gaining strength. In 2017, they caused a lot of noise: breaking windows on tourist buses, smashing yachts, throwing eggs at tourists and lighting smoke bombs in the crowd. The tires of bicycles that tourists rented were punctured. Signs were left on buses and luxury yachts: “Tourists, go home.” None of the foreigners were seriously injured, but the mood was clearly ruined. The group operates in the most popular places among tourists - the Costa Brava, Barcelona, ​​Mallorca.

Among less radical locals, the level of “tourismophobia” is also growing (as the Spanish Minister of Tourism called the protests). In August 2017, a large-scale protest took place on the island, which was attended by thousands of residents. Local authorities in Spain strive to please everyone: both local residents and tourists. They promise to prevent new actions against tourists, while prohibiting the construction of new hotels in Barcelona and plan to introduce a tourist tax.

For tourists, restrictions are imposed on the use of public transport - excursion groups are not allowed to travel on city buses. The group size should now not exceed 25 people, which significantly increases the cost of excursions. In general, until the situation in Barcelona settles down, it is better to choose another vacation spot - for example, Costa Dorada or Tenerife.

Thailand, Similan Islands

Thai authorities are seriously concerned about the impact of tourists on nature. National parks are overcrowded with visitors, the seashore is strewn with garbage, and there are oil stains from boats and yachts in the water. In the near future, Thailand will introduce restrictions on visiting almost all National Parks (currently 61 out of 147 are temporarily closed) so that nature has time to recover from the crowds of tourists. At the same time, the Similan Islands still remain a paradise without dirt and with unique nature. The picturesque coastline, clean beaches, clear blue water and the best conditions for diving - all this attracts tourists.

But spending a vacation on the islands in 2018 is a so-so idea. Already, the water area is carefully guarded, and access to some islands is limited. You can't get here in spring and autumn - they are closed. Some of them (for example, Tachai Island) are completely prohibited for tourists. Soon such a fate awaits the entire Similan Islands National Park - this is what the Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation of Thailand decided. So if you are planning to swim in the clear blue water or dive among the reefs, then stay tuned - you may be in for a bummer in the form of a complete ban on visiting.

Maldives, Male

But here it is worth listening to the recommendations of the Federal Tourism Agency: officials advise Russian tourists to put aside their dreams of the deserted beaches of the Maldives for now and fly on vacation to another place. A coup d'etat took place in the capital Male, and on February 4, a state of emergency was introduced in the country for a period of 15 days.

There are no signs of instability on the resort islands yet, but the capital is seething. Here, protests break out every now and then, processions take place, and clashes with the military are frequent. There is no information about the injured tourists. What will happen next is unclear. But representatives of India, China, Great Britain and Russia advise their citizens to be especially careful in Male - to avoid any crowds of people. Better yet, postpone your vacation until the situation changes.

Iceland, Reykjavik

If you suddenly decide to travel to Iceland, keep in mind that tourists are not particularly welcome here. Local residents worry about their volcanoes, waterfalls and lakes. Every year, 2.5 million tourists armed with selfie sticks trample untouched forests, pollute water bodies and write obscenities on rocks. Particularly affected is the Bruarfoss waterfall - one of the most beautiful places in Iceland, and at the same time, a popular backdrop for selfies. It will soon be impossible to get to the waterfall: previously, tourists walked straight through the pristine forest and the private property of local residents, but now access to it is blocked by activists.

The popularity of Iceland as a tourist destination is also associated with the well-known series. Fans of “Game of Thrones” come to see the northern beauty, leaving behind piles of garbage. Local residents are outraged, but the government remains on the sidelines for now. So don’t be surprised if during your trip you come across a blocked road or a ban on access to an attraction - this is how the locals protest against those who have come in large numbers.

But don’t worry - there are still plenty of places in the world where tourists are welcomed with open arms! Exotic India, tropical Vietnam and Chinese Hainan, budget Turkey and Greece - all these countries gladly welcome travelers from Russia and other countries. And the locals do everything possible to please tourists.