Inexpensive resorts on the Black Sea. Budget holiday at sea: the best options

Budget holiday the sea is the most pressing topic in the summer. You can organize a vacation for yourself not only in Russia, but also abroad.

About travel packages...

Independent trips to resorts are usually much cheaper than travel packages. But this rule does not always work. For a number of foreign destinations, it is sometimes cheaper to purchase a last-minute tour, the cost of which may even be lower than the flight. You can select such trips yourself on the appropriate resources.

Rules for finding a budget holiday

If you are planning to independently organize a budget holiday at sea for yourself, then you should be guided by the following rules:

  1. The first thing that will help you save cash- this is a refusal to rest during the high season. When planning a vacation, you should focus on the beginning or end of the season. For domestic resorts this is May, early June and September. Firstly, at this time there is no such noticeable heat, and secondly, the sea is warm. And the prices differ significantly. If swimming in the sea is not a fundamental issue for you, and you are ready to relax by the pool and go on excursions, then in countries such as Bulgaria and Turkey, you can relax economically from October to April. During this period, even the most luxurious hotels offer significant discounts, so holidays become much more affordable. Many foreign resort complexes have heated swimming pools, which save the situation when the sea is cold.
  2. If you want to spend a vacation in Bulgaria and Turkey, then you should opt not for half board, but for everyone’s favorite concept. Initially, it may seem to you that you are overpaying extra money, but in fact, purchasing drinks and food will cost you much more.
  3. In order to organize the most budget holiday at sea abroad, you need to purchase last-minute tours or use the service early booking.
  4. Don't forget that traveling alone is much more expensive than traveling with a group.

Sochi and Adler

Sochi and Adler are an obvious solution for a budget holiday at sea in Russia. Airplane tickets Moscow - Adler are relatively inexpensive - from about 5,800 rubles. The low-cost carrier Pobeda still operates flights in this direction. You can buy cheaper tickets from this company - from a thousand rubles, but it is worth considering that they are sold out quickly.

You can rent a house in Sochi from 20 dollars (1200 rubles), in Adler it is much cheaper - from 10 dollars (600 rubles). You can eat at the resorts in budget canteens.

In Sochi, inexpensive rooms are offered by the three-star hotels “Rose of the Winds” and “Valentin”; the cost of a double room in them will cost 3,000 and 3,200 rubles per day. For a resort, such prices can be considered quite affordable. Both establishments have a good location - in the very center of the city.

The two-star complex “Nairi” offers double rooms with a balcony for 2,700 rubles. The hotel has a sauna, bar, massage, swimming pool and much more.

Fans of comfortable rooms and good service can recommend the four-star establishments Park Inn by Radisson and Zhemchuzhina; a stay in them per day will cost 4,600 and 5,200 rubles, respectively.

Accommodation in Adler

For those planning a budget holiday at sea in Russia, Adler may be an ideal option. The resort has not only expensive hotels, but also quite budget establishments and even guesthouses. The choice of housing is quite large. Among the proven hotels, we can recommend the three-star Almira (3,000 rubles) with excellent rooms and good service, and the more expensive Vesna complex (5,000 rubles), which has the most positive reviews and excellent infrastructure (swimming pool, sauna, tennis courts, massage).

Accommodation in four-star hotels in Adler will cost a little more. "AS-Hotel" offers double apartments from three thousand rubles. This is a fairly budget option, since in more famous establishments rooms cost from seven thousand rubles.

Crimea

Speaking about a budget holiday at sea with children, it is worth paying attention to Crimea. In 2017, the cost of a Moscow-Simferopol plane ticket will cost about 7,000 rubles, and in the fall and spring it will be even cheaper. From Simferopol you can get to any resort on the peninsula.

Budget meals in Sudak, for example, will cost 200-300 rubles in a canteen (dinner, lunch, breakfast). If you want to order food in restaurants, then the amount of food expenses will increase to 500 rubles.

The most affordable seaside holiday in Russia can only be achieved if you live in the private sector. In Crimea, for example, you can choose small villages for recreation - Olenevka, Nikolaevka, Shtormovoe. In such places in guest houses you can find rooms for even three hundred rubles per day. On larger and famous resorts prices are higher. The minimum cost of living increases to 600 rubles per room. The average cost of living in 2017 in the private sector starts from a thousand rubles for a double apartment. In general, the villages can be safely considered as a budget holiday on the Black Sea with children.

As for food, as a budget option you can consider various snack bars and canteens, national cafes, canteens in guest houses with home cooking, and fast food establishments. Remember that the further you move from the coast, the lower the prices for food. In canteens and inexpensive cafes you can eat for two hundred rubles, and in an inexpensive restaurant for no less than 400 rubles. Food prices are more affordable in small resort villages. Accommodation and food in Yalta will cost much more than in other places, although budget places can be found here too.

Resorts of the Azov Sea

Budget holidays on the Azov Sea can be offered in the villages of Peresyp, Kuchugury and Ilyich. These small villages have good sandy beaches and little developed infrastructure. Here you can find accommodation mainly in guest houses and the private sector.

It will cost a little more to stay in the villages of Golubitskaya and Yeisk, which have fairly decent hotels, an embankment, a cafe and a park. The village of Golubitskaya also has a well-developed infrastructure. There is night club, water attractions, mini-hotels and Renting a house in the village of Ilyich in 2017 will cost 1.5-3 thousand rubles, in Taman and Peresyp - up to 2.5 thousand rubles, and in the village of Golubitskaya - up to 6 thousand rubles. Accommodation in the private sector costs on average 250-600 rubles per day per person.

Resort villages Sea of ​​Azov not so developed, but incredibly convenient for families with children. The warm, shallow sea is the best place for kids.

Italy

If you are looking for options for a budget holiday at sea in European countries, then you should pay attention to Italy. From Moscow you can take cheap tickets to the main cities of the country - Milan, Rome, Venice. The cost of a flight to these destinations is always cheaper (from 9,000 rubles) than to small towns. And you can get directly to the resorts by local buses.

A budget holiday at sea in Italy can be organized at one of the most famous resorts - Rimini. Of course, accommodation in local hotels cannot be called cheap - from $35 per room per night, but such offers are quite rare. On average, you should aim for 50-100 dollars per day. As for meals, the minimum cost for breakfast is $4, lunch is $7, and dinner is over $10.

It is worth noting that Rimini is known for its beaches and warm, shallow water, so the resort is perfect for a budget seaside holiday with children. The resort has a well-developed infrastructure and a good choice hotels for every taste and budget. Rimini is also popular among young people.

Bulgaria

In Bulgaria, you can organize the most budget holiday on the Black Sea abroad, which is why all local resorts are incredibly popular among tourists. Sunny Beach is considered the most democratic place to relax. The fine sand on the beaches and the gentle entrance to the sea have long been loved by supporters of beach and sea holidays. The coast is about forty meters wide, and it stretches eight kilometers in length. In modest hotels you can rent a small room for $19 per night.

An even more budget-friendly holiday on the Black Sea can only be found in small Bulgarian seaside villages and towns. In such areas there are many two- and three-star hotels, as well as guest houses in the private sector. Local residents often rent out the upper floors of their houses to tourists. Holidays in Kranevo, Balchik, Nessebar, Sveti Vlas, Pomorie, Ravda and Tsarevo can be economical.

Sometimes tours to Bulgarian resorts can be purchased at very affordable prices (from 20 thousand rubles). And promotional offers can be even more attractive. And this despite the fact that the tour price includes accommodation, flights, insurance and transfer.

Bulgaria is interesting to many travelers because it offers budget holidays at sea in September. At this time, the air temperature drops to +25 degrees, there is no summer heat and heat, and the sea water remains warm. In September it is good to relax in Nessebar, Sofia, Sozopl, Balchik, Plovdiv and Varna. The cost of living at resorts is reduced because there is no large influx of tourists.

Croatia

Croatia can offer a budget holiday at sea abroad. The cost of a round trip ticket from Moscow to Dubrovnik, Pula or Split is 13 thousand rubles. In such well-known hotels, prices are quite high. You can rent an economy room for $30. And, for example, in Dubrovnik you will have to pay at least 40 dollars for a night in a guesthouse, and the establishment will be located far from historical center. Room rates in four-star hotels start at $130.

If you consider small towns, such as Plat and Cavtat, as a holiday destination, you can save a lot. Resort villages offer clear seas, clean air and beautiful beaches on the Adriatic coast. What else do you need for a vacation with kids?

Cyprus

Cyprus can also be considered as a place for a budget holiday at sea in the summer. The cost of a flight from Moscow to Larnaca in the summer is about 10,600 rubles. Pobeda airlines now fly to Cyprus. Sometimes flying to a country can be incredibly inexpensive, especially if you are lucky enough to take advantage of a promotion from one of the airlines. But saving on accommodation in Cyprus is not so easy. The most budget rooms in Limassol, Larnaca and Paphos cost at least $33 per night. On average, the cost of hotel rooms ranges from 40-60 dollars.

Meals at an inexpensive establishment will cost up to $50 per day per person. For those who want to save money, we can recommend purchasing food in supermarkets. As a budget option, you can rent a studio with a kitchen, then you will have the opportunity to greatly reduce food costs.

Greece

A more budget-friendly option for a seaside holiday, unlike Cyprus, can be organized in Greece. A flight from Moscow to Athens or Thessaloniki will cost approximately 8,800 rubles. But tickets to Corfu, Crete and Rhodes are much more expensive (12,000 rubles).

Accommodation in the most inexpensive hotel in Thessaloniki will cost about $25 per day for a double apartment, in Crete - $29. But in Rhodes you can find cheaper establishments; for $17 they will offer you a completely acceptable room.

Budget meals in an inexpensive cafe will cost on average about 15 dollars a day (dinner - 6, lunch - 5, and breakfast - 4 dollars). On average, a holiday in Greece will cost a tourist at least 250-350 dollars per week.

Türkiye

Whatever one may say, Turkey is again leading the list of countries with seaside resorts. It is here that you will find the most budget-friendly seaside holiday abroad. Many Russians have chosen Turkish resorts and have long felt at home there. Here you can not only relax comfortably on the Black or Mediterranean Sea, but also do shopping, as well as see local beauty and attractions. The main advantage Turkish hotels is excellent animation, good infrastructure and, of course, All Inclusive.

The cost of a holiday in Turkey depends on the time of year, resort and season. So, for example, a vacation in Antalya costs about $200, in Kemer - $250, but in Istanbul - $350. A two-week tour for two can be purchased for between $1,000 and $1,500. And if you’re lucky and manage to find a last-minute ticket, then the cheapest vacation at sea in the fall can cost half as much as in the season. Russians prefer Turkish resorts for the opportunity to have good rest and nutrition, for numerous attractions and the cleanest sea.

Egypt

Egypt, along with Turkey, leads the list budget countries for a holiday at sea. This direction has long been studied by Russians. Egypt offers tourists good service, warm climate, good infrastructure and lots of entertainment. All this can be had for $250 for a week's stay.

The gentle sun, the Red Sea and all-inclusive are what tourists strive to get to Egypt for. Do not forget that local attractions - the oldest architectural monuments: Sphinx, pyramids, Luxor. These places are a must visit for every traveler.

Thailand

Another budget option for a seaside holiday is Thailand. This country is no less popular as a beach and seaside resort than Egypt and Turkey. The high season in Thailand begins around mid-autumn and ends at the beginning of winter. Therefore, the cheapest tours are in May and April.

A ten-day holiday in Thailand will cost 700-800 dollars. Experienced tour operators believe that this is the country where you can relax the cheapest in 2017. This is due to the fact that in any region of the country you can have a wonderful holiday for 15-25 dollars. per day. If you decide to visit the country on your own, then you should expect that you will need about $400 per month for housing, provided you rent an apartment in the center of Pattaya.

But on islands such as Chang, Phuket, Phi Phi, Koh Samui, you can rent a room for only 150-200 dollars per month. If you do not consider yourself a spoiled person, you can find a room for $90.

The advantage of holidaying in Thailand is that food is incredibly cheap here. Therefore, food costs mere pennies. One hundred dollars a month will be enough for food. You can have a delicious lunch in any cafe for two dollars, but lunch in a restaurant will cost six dollars.

Vietnam

Vietnam - amazing a nice place. Here you can find many places practically untouched by human hands. IN last years popularity is growing more and more Vietnamese resorts. And despite this, holidays in the country remain as affordable as before. For ten dollars a day in Vietnam you can live, eat, go on excursions and go for a massage. And if you have $20 a day in your budget, you won’t be able to deny yourself anything at all. For have a wonderful holiday for a month it is quite enough to have 400-500 dollars in your pocket (not counting flight expenses).

Goa (India)

Goa is also a popular budget destination. Here, with 100 dollars, you can have a great holiday and not deny yourself anything, especially if you decide to visit North Goa.

Holidays at a resort are very cheap for Europeans, especially away from cities. The cost of holidays in Goa increases in winter, as this is the high season.

For a budget holiday, we can recommend purchasing a trip in the off-season, then the tour along with the flight can cost from $400. If you choose to stay not in a hotel, but in a cheap guesthouse, you can save up to 30% of your budget. Goa is popular among our compatriots due to its good tropical climate and the opportunity to relax almost all year round.

Abkhazia

Don’t forget that Abkhazia can also offer a budget holiday at sea. Since it is located near Russia, there is no need to spend money on expensive flights. Many tourists go to Abkhazia because of the opportunity to have an inexpensive holiday on the Black Sea, especially since Russians do not need any additional documents (passports and visas). And the road to Abkhazian resorts does not take much time.

If your budget is not too large, then you can stay in the private sector, where the cost budget housing fluctuates between 300-350 rubles per person per day. More comfortable apartments will cost about 500 rubles. In general, a week-long vacation without travel will require you from approximately 5,600 to 10 thousand rubles per tourist. In the private sector, accommodation is much cheaper than in boarding houses and sanatoriums. If we talk about a budget holiday in Abkhazia, then you will need approximately 22 thousand rubles for two. Having 30 thousand rubles, you can also afford to see the wonderful sights of this amazing region.

Budget holiday at sea in August

August is here, and summer is coming to an end, so many are trying to grab a piece of sun and warmth on the sunny coast, and therefore are wondering where they can go to the resort at this time.

The most budget holiday can be organized in Abkhazia. A holiday in Croatia will be no less successful. At this time the weather is ideal for sea swimming. Hotel complexes The resorts are not as luxurious as in other countries, but their prices are also more acceptable, and therefore Croatia is ideal for a budget holiday. In August, the air temperature is +30 degrees and the water temperature is +26 degrees.

At the end of summer, many resorts in southern Europe simply languish under the scorching sun, so not everyone wants to go here. But Portugal in August is comfortable for a holiday in every sense. The water temperature on the Atlantic coast is +20 degrees, and the air temperature is +25-27 degrees.

Incredibly comfortable holiday conditions on the island of Madeira. Portugal has many well-preserved historical monuments that will be of interest to tourists.

Good for an August holiday and Canary Islands. At that time daytime temperature reaches +29 degrees, and the ocean warms up to +23 degrees.

In August most of European resorts are not very comfortable for relaxation due to the heat, but at the same time the flow of tourists to them does not weaken. Türkiye, Greece, Spain and Cyprus are still popular. Vacationers often prefer to go to more northern areas of the resorts: Corfu, Paphos, Rimini, etc.

Concerning budget resorts on the Black Sea, then in August Abkhazia, Georgia, Bulgaria, Sochi, Adler and villages on the Azov Sea are still relevant. At this time, prices at domestic resorts are not the most affordable, but you can find acceptable options.

, one of the most beautiful cities, grew up surrounded mountain peaks. In addition to indescribable panoramas, Gudauta attractive with its unique location: from here it is easy to get to Sukhum, New Athos and others iconic places republics. Vacation orientation is mainly beach, but at this time it is worth visiting priceless architectural monuments, museum exhibitions, magnificent lakes and waterfalls.


Golden Sands, Bulgaria
The mild climate, sea coolness and eventful holiday life are given to guests by the famous Bulgarian resort. A wide coastline with fine golden sand, a clear sea, and excellent prospects for recreation attract connoisseurs of beach idleness here.


Sunbathing and swimming in the sea can be easily diluted by visiting a water park or dolphinarium; the coastal water area has good conditions for surfing, sailing, parasailing, and also offers a classic set of attractions - water skis, jet skis, bananas, tablets, boat trips.


Crimea, Russia
In hospitable Crimea There are so many resorts that everyone will find a place to suit their taste and budget. To relax cheaply, you should choose small villages, although developed centers - Yalta, Feodosia , Evpatoria - quite affordable if you relax without frills.


Sudak deservedly received the fame of the most economical Crimean corner. Children's favorite - Evpatoria , with its attractions, parks and plenty of children's entertainment.


Hundreds of exciting routes, incomparable nature, invaluable cultural wealth and beach areas for every taste - all this vacation in Crimea.

Sochi, Russia
This city needs no introduction, that's whylast minute tours to Sochi - very rare. 80 percent of Sochi consists of hotels, clubs, restaurants, cafes, shops and is literally buried in tropical greenery, making you doubt that this is Russia and not a distant exotic island.


Spacious beach kingdoms are enriched with infrastructure and the latest innovations in the world of animation, while the surrounding areas are full of mysteries and wonders hidden in caves, dolmens, and dense mountain thickets. The main problem isSochi– which of the abundance of proposed activities to give preference to?

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Budva, Montenegro
Over the long centuries of existence, beautiful Montenegro managed to be under the rule of both the Romans and the Venetian doges, and therefore its main potential is its historical possessions. Budva It is still surrounded by ancient fortress walls, behind which are hidden temples and cathedrals, cozy squares, cute restaurants and many hotels.


Rimini, Italy
Rimini – a classic holiday destinationAdriatic coast Italy . Wide sandy beaches with perfectly clear water are complemented by monuments of the Roman Empire and more recent masterpieces of Italian architecture. Very close by are quite modern shopping centers, nightclubs, amusement parks.


It's amazing how Rimini the aura of antiquity and a lively nightlife, consisting of foam parties, discos and rivers of strong drinks, coexist.
The resort idyll lasts until late autumn, while the water retains the remaining heat. Rimini convincingly proves that an inexpensive holiday abroad is not only possible, but a must if you value comfort without overpayments.

Lloret de Mar, Spain
Lloret de Mar grew from a small and unremarkable fishing village, conveniently located on a picturesqueCosta Brava. Today, in a large and busy tourist center, it is difficult to recognize the former settlement, because the new Loret de Mar is the heart of parties, beach relaxation, active rest. The wide city boulevards are lined with cozy restaurants, bars and pubs, clubs, fashion boutiques, souvenir shops, casinos and much more.


Preserved in the surrounding area medieval castle San Juan, where the main excursion trails lie. Many guests prefer the shady coolness of the Santa Clotilde gardens to the heat of the club. And vacationers with children will discover many attractions and pleasures, because Spain famous for its excellent infrastructure for small residents.

Halkidiki, Greece
Resort capital Greece Halkidiki – the most democratic, universal and green corner of Hellas, where you can relax cheaply and tastefully. There is no sweltering heat here, as on the islands, the atmosphere is calmer and more measured.


Both family visitors and youth groups will find suitable potential for recreation. Local beaches have repeatedly won awards for cleanliness and amenities.


In Halkidiki a huge number of hotels of all categories and levels. There are luxury hotel complexes and modest boarding houses with tempting price tags.


Water sports and nightlife are well developed, and the suburbs are full of hidden coves that are rarely visited by solo swimmers.

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Sousse, Tunisia
Sousse - the most democratic resort oasis Tunisia . People come here not only to relax cheaply, but also to improve their health in spas and thalasso centers, and in the evening to have a blast in modern clubs.


Outside the city there is a good water park and a zoo, where guests with children usually go.The atmosphere in Sousse noticeably freer than in other areas of Tunisia who have not yet decided to deviate from Islamic customs, and this is an additional plus.

Sharjah, UAE
Unlike Dubai and Abu Dhabi , people come to Sharjah for spirituality and sublime relaxation, becauseSharjah - cultural heart emirates However, there are also more than enough beaches and other pleasures. What sets the emirate apart from its neighbors is its unique, carefully preserved Arabic flavor, which is manifested not only in architecture, but also in the way of life.


Historical museums, architectural monuments and other antiquities Sharjah enough for a hundred resorts and there will certainly be no time to languish from boredom here. The lack of alcohol and strict prohibition is compensated by an abundance of entertainment and a calm atmosphere. Many tourists come here for economical accommodation, especially on New Year’s tours, spending their free time in neighboring emirates that are more “tolerant” of human weaknesses.

Larnaca, Cyprus
Larnaca stands on the site of an ancient Greek settlement, founded, according to legend, by the son of the biblical righteous man Noah. That's why this town In Cyprus and his immediate possessions are literally teeming with antiquities. But vacationers are attracted by a huge number of hotels and clubs, restaurants, discos, bars, beaches - truly, there is plenty to choose from in Larnaca.


Seekers of historical discoveries will not be disappointed; at their disposal are the remains of ancient Hirokichi and dozens of other structures from all eras. The entertainment set will honor the most sophisticated tourist,Larnaca never sleeps, never gets bored and doesn’t let others do it.


Alanya, Türkiye
Alanya among favorite resorts Turkey attracts not only with modest prices, but also with a magnificent sandy coast. Hotels with four and five stars are focused on the all-inclusive system, the price range is quite wide.

For leisure and excursions there are all components in the form of water parks, discos, markets, restaurants, ancient buildings, and natural sites.At the height of the season, it is difficult to find last-minute tours to Alanya, but here there is one of the longest swimming periods and the sea is always warm.

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Nha Trang, Vietnam
Nha Trang - the most inexpensive corner Vietnam , with a beautiful coastline, calm sea and natural beauty. It is famous for its hospitality and friendliness, but is deprived of cultural objects, which often confuses lovers of educational outings.Home orientation Nha Trang – maritime tourism .

Goa, India
Goa strongly associated with beaches, idleness and enlightenment. This is precisely why thousands of tourists come here. The coolness of the Indian Ocean and the growth of tropical flora will make anyone think about the frailty of all things and the need to merge with nature into a single whole. And for this there is everything you need:bungalows right by the water, local cuisine a la “cheaper for nothing”, cultural flavor. However, luxury hotels, restaurants, parties under open air and other benefits of civilization have not been canceled either.

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Hurghada, Egypt
Beaches of Egyptmake friends easily with everyone - both lovers of sea bliss and adventurers in ancient tombs. There is as much of both in these lands as you like. And thanks to the shallow and calm sea Hurghada has become the best place to relax with children. Diving, water parks, snorkeling, parties, water sports, trips to ancient Egyptian temples and tombs, boat trips and other joys of life do not stop for a minute, glorifying the hospitality of the land of the pharaohs.


Aqaba, Jordan
Aqaba millions of travelers have not yet had time to discover tourist map it remains a little-known corner. That’s why we have the best place to have an inexpensive holiday abroad.
Pattaya, Thailand
Hot and languid Pattaya
can hardly claim the title of queen of the beaches, although there are plenty of them here. Its main advantage is the abundance of entertainment venues and a variety of events, from classics to Asian exotics.

Hundreds of bars and cabarets offer guests not only a drink, but also something hotter. IN botanical garden Nong Nooch offers visitors a wonderful world of Asian nature. The floating market is considered almost the hallmark of the resort.


It’s easy to save on travel in 2019 if you purchaselast minute tours to Pattaya, and if you go here in November, you can attend the Loy Krathong festival, when the waters of the local river are filled with a flotilla of boats with lit candles - an incomparable and incomparable spectacle.


Spending your upcoming vacation is not only interesting and bright, but also inexpensive - the desire of a tourist with any income level. And although in the conditions of the global and domestic crisis, prices for trips continue to rise, it is quite possible to give yourself and your loved ones a budget holiday at sea.

Where to relax - searching for budget options

Looking for inexpensive option Holiday tourists mainly pay attention to the cost of staying in a hotel in the chosen country and the type of food, missing another important factor - the road. Thus, the final price of some trips increases by half or even more after recalculation taking into account the cost of tickets.

When considering the available offers, 3 main indicators are assessed:

  • travel;
  • nutrition;
  • housing.

There is often a misconception that a holiday in Russia is more affordable than a trip abroad. Many resorts are comparable in price to leading European countries, but inferior in quality of service. In the vastness of our homeland there are also places where a foreign tourist would not dare to go, but a Russian will get a lot of impressions and pleasure.

Holidays in Russia

The advantage of holidaying in your own country is that there is no need to buy a tour. Tickets can be ordered through promotions or exchanged for existing bonuses.

The issue of accommodation can really be resolved on the spot and choose an option that suits you in terms of price and quality ratio: hotel, private sector, camp site and so on.

The cost of food is also regulated: cooking on your own takes energy and precious time, but will significantly reduce the cost of your budget. Cafes and canteens will be an affordable option, restaurants will be the most sophisticated and most expensive.

Black Sea resorts

The former all-Union health resort remains popular among Russians and residents of neighboring countries. Just a couple of decades ago great holiday was considered a “savage trip”, a barracks with amenities on the street.

Today, the Black Sea resorts offer guests international-level hotels with high quality service, mini-hotels and home hotels.

You can save significantly on tickets if you use the services of low-cost airlines - budget airlines that fly to airports Krasnodar region and Crimea.

Sochi

The cost of a flight from the capital will cost an average of 6,000 rubles one way per person; the low-cost carrier Pobeda has a lower ticket price - from 1,000 rubles, but they sell out very quickly.

The most budget-friendly vacation option would be to rent housing in the private sector, visit canteens, or cook your own food. In this case, accommodation will cost approximately 1,300 rubles per day.

For those who appreciate a more comfortable stay, there are 2 and 3 star hotels with cozy rooms. A double standard costs from 3,000 to 3,500 rubles per day. There are also prestigious hotels with 4 stars, but the price per room ranges from 5000-5500 rubles.

The advantage of hotels is their location and list of services provided. Baths, saunas, massage rooms, swimming pools, gyms located on the territory of the complexes improve the quality of relaxation.

It is worth considering that Sochi is a year-round resort. You can come here in winter to ski and meet with a large group of people New Year, spend Christmas holidays with family.

Adler

Adler is a popular resort on the Black Sea coast, where you can get to from Moscow (since most Russian tourists go on vacation from here) for the same cost as in Sochi, and relaxation is more economical.

Accommodation is available to suit any budget. There are offers from expensive comfortable hotels with an expanded complex additional services and from economy housing in the private sector, which will cost 600 rubles per day. A double room in a hotel, depending on the number of stars on its roof, will cost from 3,000 to 8,000 rubles.

Adler is rightfully considered an excellent option family vacation: It is affordable and has plenty of entertainment.

Crimea

The peninsula is ideal for a beach and active holiday, on your own, as a couple or with children. An air flight to Simferopol costs an average of 7,000 rubles in summer; ticket prices are lower in autumn and spring. Trolleybuses and trains run from the airport to all coastal cities.

Tourists eat in local cafes and canteens; the average bill per person is 200-500 rubles, depending on the place of the meal. Affordable housing is easy to find in the villages of Olenevka, Nikolaevka and others, where prices start from 300 rubles per day.

It will take a little longer to get to the beach than when staying in first- and second-line hotels, but the beauty of the Crimean nature and the savings will compensate for this shortcoming.

If you wish, you can not limit yourself to lying on the beach, but take excursions to the mountains, wine cellars, visit architectural monuments, water parks and many attractions that are easily accessible from any city.

Gelendzhik

People vacation here mainly from May to October, but boarding houses and sanatoriums are open all year round. The beaches are pebbly or sandy, 80% of them are free.

Gelendzhik is one of the most popular and famous cities on the coast, so you can’t count on low prices. Lunch in the canteen costs 300-600 rubles, and a visit to the restaurant costs at least 1,500 rubles, excluding alcoholic beverages. It is cheaper to buy food in chain supermarkets and cook at home.

Accommodation can be found both in private holiday homes and in modern hotels. In the first case, you will have to pay from 1,200 rubles per day (far from the sea) to 2,000 rubles (on the coast). In the second - from 3,500 rubles per day for accommodation in a three-star hotel.

A flight from Moscow during peak season costs about 9,000 rubles.

Anapa

This city is famous for the best beaches on the Black Sea. Like Gelendzhik, it welcomes guests for spa treatment all 12 months, but the season lasts from May to October.

Boarding houses, thanks to the funding of the last eight years, have ceased to be a place of rest for older people. SPA centers, heated swimming pools and modern gyms attract young people in winter and autumn.

For a holiday with children, it is better to come in June or September - the sea is warm, but there is no stifling daytime heat. These same months will help make your vacation economical.

There are many hotels in the city, but when planning a family vacation, you should specify the age of the child: some hotels do not accept guests with children under 4 years old.

Average prices per night for accommodation:

  • for a double room in a 3-4 star hotel on the first line - 6000-9000 rubles;
  • mini-hotels on the shore - 2000-4000 rubles;
  • second line sanatoriums (including breakfast) - from 1000 rubles;
  • private sector near the sea - 200-500 rubles per guest.

Some hotels practice an all-inclusive food system; when staying at a sanatorium, you can count on breakfast or three full meals a day.

Those living in the private sector prefer to cook on their own and buy food from chain stores. For those who don’t want to stand at the stove while on vacation, locals will recommend canteens where a business lunch or a set lunch will cost 150-200 rubles; in a cafe, these dishes cost an average of 500 rubles, and a visit to a restaurant costs 2,000 rubles without alcohol.

Resorts of the Azov Sea

The shallow and warm Sea of ​​Azov is ideal for a holiday with small children.

Most cheap option vacation - rental housing in coastal villages: there is practically no entertainment and cafes here, but environmentally friendly, natural products, unique nature and good beaches are present in abundance.

As on Black Sea coast, it’s easy to get here by car or get there by train to Yeysk, and then by local transport. Or fly to Rostov-on-Don (a round-trip flight will cost about 10,000 rubles).

Rent a private house for a week will cost 1500-3000 rubles, you will have to cook it yourself.

The cost of housing in the villages of Golubitskaya and Yeysk is slightly higher - no less than 6,000 rubles. However, there are already hotels, parks, cafes and entertainment attractions here.

Altai

Tourists prefer to travel not only to the south to warm seas, but also in scenic spots north, one of which is the Altai Mountains.

This is a holiday for active people: in winter it is popular skiing, during the rest of the year:

  • rafting;
  • horseback riding;
  • mountaineering;
  • cycling and hiking.

The easiest way to get there is by plane to Barnaul or Novosibirsk, and then by bus or transfer travel companies(only in summer time). It is preferable to use the services of the latter when traveling to the mountains, since drivers know the local rocky, uneven roads well, and with a personal car there is a high probability of getting stuck or falling into a ditch.

Average cost of a direct flight from Moscow:

  • Gorno-Altaisk - 20,000 rubles;
  • Barnaul - 14,000 rubles;
  • Novosibirsk - 7,000-10,000 rubles.

From Barnaul and Novosibirsk to Gorno-Altaisk or Biysk you will have to travel by train and bus (600-1000 rubles) or by train (500-600 rubles).

  • Chemal;
  • Nizhnyaya Katun;
  • Turquoise Katun.

Housing prices depend on the type of accommodation chosen. So, if you have your own tent, this expense item will be zero; you will have to pay for local service:

  • renting a house in the private sector with a bathhouse, barbecue and shower - from 600 rubles per person per day;
  • cottage (depending on size and conditions) - from 1200 to 7000 rubles per person per day;
  • organized camping - 300-400 rubles per day.

You can eat in cafes and restaurants (if meals are not included in the rental price of the cottage); lunch per person costs 300-500 rubles.

Another item of expense when vacationing in Altai is excursions, without which traveling to this region makes no sense. Their cost starts from 500 rubles and can reach several thousand. In the presence of personal car they will cost quite cheap, but subject to visiting lowland attractions.

Karelia

This is a unique region of forests and lakes where you can relax all year round. In winter, skiing, dog sledding and sledding are popular activities. In summer - fishing, river rafting, horseback riding, berry and mushroom picking. Favorite holiday destinations for tourists are the islands of Valaam, Kizhi, Solovki, and Lake Ladoga.

It is preferable to be located on tourist centers or in cottage houses, the rental of which will cost 2000-5000 or 10,000-15,000 rubles, respectively.

Services depend on the type of recreation center and its price; additional services include:

  • baths or Finnish saunas;
  • ATVs;
  • catamarans;
  • tennis courts;
  • barbecues;
  • bicycle rental and more.

It is more convenient to get to Petrozavodsk, the closest point from which tours around Karelia begin, from St. Petersburg. The price of a train ticket is about 600 rubles, after which local transport routes operate.

Almost all guest complexes have cafes or restaurants, but there are also shops offering a wide range of products for preparing your favorite dishes.

If you have your own transport, you will be able to save on all excursions, and if you have a tent, you will also be able to save on accommodation. However, in the latter case, it is worth stocking up on repellents, since midges and mosquitoes are permanent inhabitants of Karelian forests.

Seliger

Vacations on this lake have been popular for several decades. The best place for a budget holiday - a tent on the sandy shore in the company of other tourists. The only problem during the season will be a shortage of firewood and a lack of food in the shops of the villages located near the spontaneous campsite.

Those who like a comfortable holiday should rent a private house or stay at a recreation center. Comfortable houses are suitable for families, spacious cottages are suitable for large groups.

Rent will cost 900 – 1,500 rubles per day for a place in a house or 9,000 rubles for using a two-story cottage. The price of your stay sometimes includes breakfast, you have the opportunity to cook yourself or visit the dining room (average bill - 500 rubles per person).

It is more convenient to get to Seliger by personal transport. In his absence, take the train to Bologoe, and then take a taxi. Ticket prices start from 700 rubles.

Rybinsk Reservoir

A good option for an affordable vacation with children for those who cannot afford a trip to the sea or want to spend a weekend by the water. There are about 40 recreation centers and guest complexes here; lovers of an active and extreme lifestyle can get by with staying in tents.

Renting a room will cost on average 800-1200 rubles, a house - 2500-5000 rubles, a comfortable cottage - 8000-12,000 rubles.

In Rybinsk itself there are hotels, bars and discos, many cafes and restaurants. For lunch for one person you will have to pay about 600 rubles, if you order a set, the price will be halved for the same dishes.

Tourists prefer to cook themselves - the range of shops located near the tourist centers allows this.

If you don’t have a personal car, the easiest way to get there is by train (1,200 rubles) or bus (from 880 rubles).

Tours abroad

If without a foreign passport the scope of the vacation territory is limited to Russian Federation, then if it is available, the whole world becomes accessible.

It is more convenient to buy a comprehensive package tour, including:

  • round trip flight;
  • accommodation in a hotel of the selected category;
  • nutrition;
  • airport transfer;
  • health insurance.

Nowadays, many tourists prefer to vacation without intermediaries, that is, book a hotel on their own, choose a flight, believing that such a vacation is more profitable. This is not always true.

Thus, it is really cheaper to travel to European countries without the help of travel agencies, but it is still more convenient to purchase trips to exotic countries, since the flight often costs 2-3 times more than food and accommodation services, which is reflected in the final cost of the vacation.

Important details:

  1. Traveling alone is more expensive than traveling with two or a large group, since almost 90% of hotel rooms are double.
  2. Some countries require expensive tourist visa.

Abkhazia

Although the cost of holidays has become higher in recent years due to the actively developing tourism industry, it will still be possible to have an inexpensive holiday in Abkhazia.

You can get here without a visa in two ways:

  • fly by plane to Adler (5000-7000 rubles), and then get there by bus or train;
  • go by train to Sukhumi (3000 rubles for a seat in a reserved seat).

It is cheaper to live in the private sector, but you need to be prepared not only for the lack of service, but also for basic amenities: cleanliness, a toilet in the house.

The cost starts from 1,000 rubles for a house and 2,000 rubles per day for an apartment, but such housing is located far from the sea. An alternative is budget hotels priced at about 1,500 rubles. There are also good 3-4 star hotels, accommodation will cost 3500-5000 rubles per day.

Food will take up the lion's share of the vacation budget. Low prices in Abkhazia only for seasonal fruits and vegetables, other products are imported and expensive.

Lunch or dinner in a cafe costs 500 rubles per person, breakfast - about 200 rubles. In canteens and if there is a business lunch, this price can be half that price. An important nuance is unsanitary conditions in cheap establishments, so when eating in them, you should be prepared for some health problems.

Montenegro

The Balkan Riviera is a great place for a family holiday. There are no luxury hotels, night discos or concerts of domestic stars, but this is more than compensated for by the clear sea and secluded beaches, unique nature and interesting sights. A visa is not required for a holiday of 60 days.

A flight to Tivat or Podgorica is available - even during the peak season, August, the price for tickets with a transfer will be about 4,200 rubles, a direct flight in both directions will not exceed 16,000 rubles.

The private sector on the Adriatic Sea offers houses from 900 rubles per day, large apartments with renovation - from 3,500 rubles. If you book in advance, the owners will give you a discount.

A room in a 2-3 star hotel on the second line with an all-inclusive food system costs from 3,500 rubles per day, expensive first-line hotels offer accommodation in the range of 7,700-9,800 rubles.

If you eat in a cafe, you should focus on the following prices (per person excluding alcohol):

  • breakfast - 300 rubles;
  • lunch and dinner - 600-1000 rubles.

Restaurants will cost 1.5 times more.

Türkiye

This country has been leading the ranking of the most budget-friendly foreign resorts for more than 10 years.

Except clean beaches Black and Mediterranean seas, tourists are attracted by the opportunity to:

  • view historical monuments;
  • receive high service;
  • successfully combine shopping and relaxation.

A tourist visa is issued at the airport and is included in the price of the package tour, which in this case is the most profitable type of trip.

So, a week’s vacation will cost 250-350 dollars per person, and if you buy a “last minute trip” it will easily cost 50 thousand rubles for two. A 14-day tour during the season will cost 1000-15000 conventional units, in the fall - half as much. All this with your favorite All Inclusive food system.

Thailand

Like Türkiye, this exotic country is quite accessible Russian tourists, and the service there is not inferior to popular resorts abroad. The season begins in October-November and ends in January, so the cheapest trips are in April and May.

A flight to Thailand for a week will cost $750-850 when purchasing a tour. If you vacation without the services of a tour operator, then renting an apartment per month in the center of Pattaya will cost an average of $400.

You won’t be able to spend more than a hundred on food, since for 3-4 dollars you can have a great meal for two in any local cafe. Housing outside the city or on the islands costs 2 times cheaper - 150-200 dollars per month.

All you have to do is find the cheapest flight, and then for the same thousand dollars you will be able to relax not for a week, but for a whole month.

Georgia

People come here all year round and at the same time get 3 types of recreation:

  • nautical;
  • ski;
  • mud therapy

Buying a tour is cheaper - $450-500 for 8 days per person with meals and accommodation, but it limits the opportunity to travel around the country, where you can swim in the warm sea in the morning and conquer the mountain slopes in the evening.

An alternative is to rent a car, allowing you to view beautiful cities and the beauty of nature, and accommodation in private hotel houses or tourist centers.

Renting a furnished room or small apartment will cost about 2,000 rubles per day in winter and 3,500-4,000 in summer.

Food prices are the most affordable: dinner at good restaurant with alcohol it rarely exceeds 1,200 rubles per person, and in cafes and canteens prices are much lower. In every city there are many fast food outlets with national dishes that can become worthy competitors to popular establishments. Even with the most wasteful diet, you won’t be able to spend more than $300 on food in 10 days.

A round-trip direct flight from Moscow to Tbilisi will cost $250, with transfers - $15-180. The country is considered visa-free.

Italy

This is one of the relatively low-cost European countries where you can fly for 3-4 days or a week, if you can buy cheap air tickets.

It is more profitable to purchase a flight to Rome or Milan - their prices are reduced due to shopping lovers (about 10 thousand rubles), and then get there by local transport.

The most affordable holiday in Rimini - hotel accommodation with breakfast will cost 75-100 dollars per day. If you are lucky and manage to take a last minute tour, the cost will drop to $40. Lunch costs 5-7 dollars per person, dinner - 10-12.

Egypt

The third popular destination is Turkey and Thailand, where a week of all-inclusive vacation will cost $250-300 per person.

Additionally, it is worth including the costs of excursions, without which a vacation in Egypt for a domestic tourist cannot be considered complete - Sphinxes, pyramids and Luxor.

Bulgaria

The most inexpensive type of holiday abroad, popular among tourists in the post-Soviet space. Calm sea and sandy beaches Sunny Beach- an ideal place for a joint vacation with small children or elderly parents, as the level of service here is higher than at domestic resorts.

There are many modest hotels in Bulgaria, where a double room will cost about $20 per night. If you stay in the private sector, the price for accommodation will drop to 15-18 dollars.

Thanks to early booking or purchasing a last-minute tour, a ten-day vacation with three meals a day, flights and accommodation in a 3-4 star hotel will cost 20-22 thousand rubles. Approximately the same prices for standard tours are valid during the high season.

To travel, you must obtain a visa in advance, and an independent flight from Moscow to Sofia will cost 5,000-7,000 rubles.

Croatia

This country also boasts budget holiday offers.

So, air tickets to Dubrovnik, Split or Pula will cost 14 thousand rubles in both directions, and the cheapest room in a mini-hotel is 30-40 dollars per day, but its location will be far from the sea and the historical center. The cost of rooms in 4-5 star hotels starts from $130.

The alternative is to negotiate with local residents in coastal villages that happily rent out rooms to tourists for $250-300 a week.

It is better to eat in cafes and konobas - restaurants with local traditional cuisine. The further you are from the city center, the lower the prices in establishments. Breakfast on average costs 4-5 euros, and lunch or dinner costs 20 euros per person.

A visa is required for Croatia; you should arrange for it in advance.

UAE

It’s difficult to call this destination cheap, but you can save on a trip to the Emirates by purchasing a last-minute tour or early booking. The number of air carriers in the country is growing, which is reflected in the cost of travel packages, but even this advantage will not allow you to save on an independent trip.

There are no cheap hotels and hostels in the country, food prices are high, so even if you find cheap plane tickets, you won’t be able to reduce the cost of housing and food.

The price for a standard 7-day tour ranges from 600-700 dollars per person, which is cheap for this country. Hunters for hot deals or those tourists who will not refuse to stay in a three-star hotel on the second line will pay less.

Another plus is that since 2017 you can apply for a visa directly upon arrival at the airport.

Cyprus

Package tours are also popular here, but meals in hotels only include breakfast and dinner, and sometimes only a morning meal. Ticket prices are reasonable - a flight to Larnaca with classic airlines will cost 11 thousand rubles, with low-cost airlines it will cost half as much.

However, find budget hotel not easy - the cheapest hotels do not have rooms cheaper than $35 per night, and the average price is $45-65.

To this it is worth adding food, which in local cafes will cost $50 per person per day. An alternative is to rent a studio with a kitchen and buy groceries in a supermarket, which will reduce this part of the budget by a third. A visa to Cyprus is issued upon arrival.

Greece

A holiday in this country will be cheaper than in Cyprus: a flight to Thessaloniki or Athens will not exceed 9,000 rubles. A room in a good hotel costs 25-30 dollars per night. There are hotels on Corfu for 18-20 dollars, but air tickets there are almost 3,000 rubles more expensive.

Food is cheap - the daily budget per person rarely exceeds 17-20 dollars, a week's vacation will cost an average of 320-370 conventional units.

An important nuance is that a visa is required, which should be obtained in advance.

Vietnam

One of the cheapest exotic countries, where a daily budget of $20 allows you to enjoy all its delights without restrictions. This amount includes accommodation, meals, visits to classic and even unusual excursions.

A visa is not required for visiting the country for up to 15 days. The most expensive item in your vacation budget will be the flight: a direct flight from Moscow (9-10 hours in the air) costs 28-32 thousand rubles, choosing a route with a transfer will save 5-8 thousand.

India (Goa)

You can have a cheap soak in the Indian Ocean at any time of the year, but even during the high season (it begins in the winter months), vacation prices are affordable, especially if you choose the northern territories of the country for your vacation.

A package tour will cost an average of $400, cost independent rest depends on the rental housing: room prices range from 8 to 500 conventional units per day.

The local cuisine is tasty and varied, but it is better to check the cost of dishes before ordering. The average bill per person is 300-500 rubles for a full meal.

A visa to visit the country must be issued in advance. The average cost of a flight from Moscow is 22 thousand rubles.

In order for a budget holiday in an exotic country or at the resorts of your native country to be remembered only by positive impressions, it is worth paying for it and thinking through it in advance, having studied everything possible options accommodation, food and travel.

It is advisable to add another 25-30% of the result obtained to the maximum amount - this will be a reserve for unforeseen circumstances, necessary on any trip. If the trip goes according to plan, then the amount can be an excellent bonus for purchasing an unusual excursion, a memento, or the basis for your next trip.

Useful video

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 updated for 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:

Swimming pools are found not only in expensive hotels, but also in budget hotels and guest houses. True, they are smaller there and the water can be changed much less 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 is a corner of Mediterranean architecture in the heart of a 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.


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

Greece

Greece is one of the most inexpensive places in Europe to relax by the sea. 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. The most budget way to fly to Burgas or Varna from Moscow is charters. Tickets cost from 13,000 rubles.


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

UAE


Rub al Khali desert in the UAE (Photo © Daniel Jo / flickr.com)

Thailand

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.

Our notes will help you save:


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.

The closer the vacation, the more pressing the question: “Where to spend it?” Choosing a location for summer holiday- it’s not an easy task, but it’s very pleasant. In order not to make a mistake in your choice or spoil your vacation impressions, approach the issue carefully. There are many Russian resorts with developed infrastructure, good level of service and affordable prices. So, where to go to the sea in Russia?

Popular beach resorts

Summer is the ideal time to relax in Russia. In almost all regions of the country, warm summer, sunny weather already sets in in July. Holidays in your home country have a number of advantages. These are knowledge of the language and relative cheapness, economical travel expenses. It is also worth considering that you can go to all resorts without a passport. Intermediary services can amount to 20% or more of the cost of the trip. Therefore, despite the fact that tourism industry offers Russians a choice a large number of places for an interesting pastime; going on vacation on your own is always cheaper and more interesting. So where to go on holiday at sea in Russia? On the territory of our country, the main places beach holiday are considered Azov and Caspian Sea, as well as the Black Sea coast. You can fully spend your vacation in Leningradskaya and Kaliningrad regions on the shores of the Gulf of Finland, and Baltic Sea.

Crimea

It is best to travel to the peninsula on your own. It is easy to get here, finding accommodation is very simple, convenient and there is no language barrier. Based on your preferences, you can create a route, because everyone here will find activities and places to their liking. The swimming season opens in June, air temperature +25, water +18-20 degrees. If you are deciding where to go to the sea in June, Russia offers different variants. For example, in the Sea of ​​Azov the water warms up faster, so those who like to swim should go to Shchelkino or Kerch at the beginning of summer. Already in July, almost all the beaches of Crimea are crowded, the water is completely warmed up and the high season begins. Holidays on the peninsula are suitable primarily for those who prefer to spend all their time on the beach, sunbathing and swimming. In August, the weather for a beach holiday is ideal, but since most people come to relax on the peninsula in the last month of summer, the situation is somewhat darkened. As a result of the large influx of tourists, prices for everything become high, transport is overcrowded, the water is dirty, and there is a lot of garbage. In addition, do not plan your return from vacation for the last days of the month; many try to return in time for the beginning of the school year, this creates traffic jams at the crossing to Kerch.

Sochi

If you are planning a trip to Russia, where else to go if not to Sochi. The Black Sea calls to its shores those who want to have a good vacation all year round. The best months for a holiday here are mid-June, July, August and September. Despite the high air temperature, in May and June the sea does not warm up by more than 17-19 degrees, so swimming can cause great discomfort. The resorts of Sochi are popular among our compatriots; there are many recreation options: diving, fishing, wild beaches, water parks and much more. Hotels in Sochi can be found for every budget: both budget and expensive four- and five-star ones. For example, in the two-star Nairi hotel, a double room will cost 2,700 rubles per day. If you prefer high-quality service and are thinking about where to go to the sea in Russia, feel free to choose Sochi. The entertainment infrastructure and equipped embankments are well developed here. You can stay in the famous Zhemchuzhina complex; a simple double room with breakfast will cost 5,200 rubles.

Gelendzhik

It has the longest coastline in the world and is one of the five most visited resort cities in Russia. For vacationers, Gelendzhik is attractive due to its low prices, decent level of service, and all kinds of entertainment, including water parks, a safari park and other types of recreation. The beaches here are protected from cold currents and storms, and the water is very clean. Also, if you are deciding where to go to the sea in Russia in the summer to relax and improve your health, Gelendzhik has excellent medical facilities. The complex of health procedures includes sea baths, mineral springs, hardware inhalations with sea water and much more, all this comes in combination with a beneficial mountain subtropical climate. The resort stretches along more than 100 km and includes three large villages: Arkhipo-Osipovka, Kabardinka, Divnomorskoye. They are similar to Gelendzhik and, one might say, are a smaller copy of it - they provide a large number of cafes and places to relax.

Adler

Where is the best place to go to the sea in Russia? If you are going on vacation with children, then, of course, go to Adler; in recent years it has turned into a real aqua world. Hotels and holiday homes coexist with water parks and water attractions that will appeal to every child. The resort is also suitable for youth recreation. It is famous for its rich entertainment facilities, its developed infrastructure is very similar to Sochi and its delightful climate at any time of the year. The beaches of Adler are pebbly and sandy-pebble, the central embankment is replete with cafes, pizzerias and bars. Holidays here are inexpensive; you can have lunch for as little as 250 rubles. Beach season lasts from late spring to October. When choosing where to go to the sea in Russia, the advantage in favor of this place is its convenient location. Most tourists can get here by plane, train or bus. The resort provides wide choose hotels of different star ratings, for example, a room in the Almira Hotel, three stars, costs 2800 rubles. And in the famous Radisson Blu Resort & Congress Center a night will cost from 7,000 rubles.

Anapa

This resort is rightfully considered the best for families with children. Sandy beaches with a gentle entrance to the sea, they surround the city on all sides. Therefore, those who like to soak up the white sand choose to go on vacation here, although there are also pebble beaches. The city's infrastructure is focused on maximum comfort for vacationers. Therefore, where to go on vacation at sea in Russia if not to Anapa. Acclimatization will be calmer, and due to the fact that there are no mountains, the humidity here is less than in Gelendzhik and Sochi. The Black Sea is shallow and warm; the most famous beaches are Dzhemete, Pionersky and others. Along with decent quality of service, the resort boasts affordable prices. It all depends on individual preferences; it is possible to organize both luxury and economical holidays. In addition, the city is considered the safest in Russia, despite the large influx of vacationers.

Baltic Sea

The Baltic Sea coast is perfect for those who are thinking about where to go to the sea in Russia in July and August. In the summer it picturesque shores become popular beach resorts. The swimming season here has no clear boundaries; in summer it can be either cool, rainy or sunny. As a rule, the season begins at the end of June and ends in the twentieth of August. The climate here is moderate, calmer than on the Black Sea. The most the best places holiday destinations are Zelenogradsk, Svetlogorsk, Otradnoye, Yantarny.

Curonian Spit

This is the first and most famous resort of the Baltic Sea. Where to go to the sea in Russia if you have already visited all the popular resorts in the country? Curonian Spit - great option, this is unique natural area, which has its own special microclimate. Few people know that holidays here are not only interesting, but also useful. The air is saturated with pine vapors, so you may even feel dizzy! This is popular tourist destination, you can rent accommodation near the main attractions, a house or a hotel, stay on the territory of a tourist center or in the Curonian Spit itself. The most favorable time for a holiday here is from May to November. The swimming season lasts from mid-June to the end of August. You can get there in any convenient way; most often tourists use buses or rent a car.

Holidays in Russia are becoming increasingly popular, especially in recent years. It is important to choose the right direction, to find the optimal place where you will feel cozy and comfortable. Then the impressions of your vacation will last for the whole year, and a good mood and cheerfulness will attract good luck. Have a nice holiday!