The best budget vacation at sea. Where to have a cheap holiday at sea this summer? Resort St. Konstantin and Elena. Bulgaria
A budget vacation at 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:
- 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.
- 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, you may think that you are overpaying extra money, but in fact, purchasing drinks and food will cost you much more.
- In order to organize the most budget-friendly seaside holiday abroad, you need to purchase last-minute tours or use the early booking service.
- 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. Larger and more famous resorts have higher prices. 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 Yeysk, which have fairly decent hotels, an embankment, a cafe and a park. The village of Golubitskaya also has a well-developed infrastructure. There is a 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.
The resort villages of the Azov Sea are not so developed, but they are 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 get inexpensive tickets to the main cities of the country - Milan, Rome, Venice. The cost of flights to these destinations is always cheaper (from 9,000 rubles) than to small cities. 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 selection of hotels to suit 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, Saint 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 for a night in a guesthouse, and the establishment will be located far from the 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, Türkiye 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 of 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, together with Turkey, leads the list of budget countries for seaside holidays. This direction has long been studied by Russians. Egypt offers tourists good service, a warm climate, good infrastructure and plenty 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 - ancient architectural monuments: the Sphinx, pyramids, Luxor - also arouse considerable interest. 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 Türkiye. 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 is an amazingly beautiful place. Here you can find many places practically untouched by human hands. IN recent years The popularity of Vietnamese resorts is increasingly growing. 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 a wonderful vacation for a month, it is enough to have 400-500 dollars in your pocket (not counting the cost of flights).
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 in a cheap guesthouse rather than a hotel, 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 of budget housing ranges from 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. The hotel complexes of 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.
The Canary Islands are also good for an August holiday. At this time, the daytime temperature reaches +29 degrees, and the ocean warms up to +23 degrees.
In August, most European resorts are not very comfortable for relaxation due to the heat, but 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.
As for budget resorts on the Black Sea, Abkhazia, Georgia, Bulgaria, Sochi, Adler and villages on the Azov Sea are still relevant in August. At this time, prices at domestic resorts are not the most affordable, but you can find acceptable options.
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Summer is in full swing, and you still don’t know where to go on vacation? The editors of the site have compiled for you a list of beautiful resorts with affordable housing prices.
Sochi, Russia
The resort area of Greater Sochi, which includes Adler and nearby settlements, took fifth place in the ranking of budget resorts in Europe.
Yes, not only do Russians like this area on the southern slopes of the Central Caucasus Range, but more and more foreigners come every year. The average daily cost for a vacation here will be 57 euros per day (about 4 thousand rubles), however, you can find cheaper accommodation and spend less on food.
Southern coast of Crimea, Russia
The southern coast is the territory from Cape Ai-Petri to Mount Kara-Dag. This is a real tourist Mecca, because the most beautiful and popular cities of the region are located here - Yalta, Gurzuf, Alupka, Partenit, Massandra, Miskhor, Livadia, Solnechnaya Dolina, Sudak and others.
It is in the center of the Crimean resort towns that housing and food will be more expensive. But it’s worth looking for housing in the suburbs, and you can easily find a room for 900 rubles a day and canteens where you can have a delicious lunch for 250 rubles.
Gagra, Abkhazia
Palm trees, fruits, pebble beaches. Sanatoriums and rooms that can be rented from local residents from 700 rubles per day. Inexpensive and very tasty food. Interesting sights - Lake Ritsa with Stalin's dacha, New Athos monastery and cave. In any coastal town of Abkhazia, be it Gagra, Gudauta, Pitsunda or Sukhum, you will surely enjoy it.
Antalya, Türkiye
The resort on the Mediterranean coast, so beloved by Russians, is doing its best to attract the attention of tourists. A holiday on local beaches will not cost our tourists too much, especially if you are not original and take a last-minute trip from one of the popular travel agencies. Its average cost is 20 thousand rubles per person.
Crete, Greece
The cost of a holiday at the island's popular resorts averages 4.5 thousand rubles per day, a little more in Limassol and only 1 thousand more than in Sochi. Limassol is the second largest city on the island. There is a beautiful sea, beautiful beaches, low prices.
Petrovac, Montenegro
Petrovac is the undisputed leader in the list of inexpensive European resorts. A holiday in this stunning place with clean beaches and magnificent nature will cost approximately 3 thousand rubles per day. The city is surrounded by coniferous forests and olive groves, and the air here is truly healing.
Sozopol, Bulgaria
On the Bulgarian coast, Sozopol is considered a good and inexpensive resort. Even before the birth of Christ, there was an ancient colony founded by the Greeks here. Sozopol is home to many remains of buildings that were erected during antiquity, these are churches and temples, ancient houses. This cultural center, by the way, is under the protection of UNESCO. Tourists spend about 3.5 thousand rubles here per day.
Liepaja, Latvia
Prices in the resort of Liepaja, located on the coast Baltic Sea, much lower than in the more “promoted” Jurmala. The cost of a room for two in a hotel for one week is 10 thousand rubles.
Koh Samui, Thailand
For Russians planning an independent holiday, the only disadvantage of a holiday on Koh Samui will be high price for air tickets. In July this is approximately 25 thousand per person. As for accommodation, you definitely won’t go broke here. For about 13 thousand rubles you can rent a bungalow for two for two weeks. Sea, palm trees, white sand beaches, cheap fruit - these are the main charms of this little tropical paradise.
Sihanoukville (Kampong Saom), Cambodia
A stay in this mysterious ancient country will cost about 2 thousand rubles a day, but the impressions of this trip will last a lifetime. The main cost item, as in the case of Thailand, will be air tickets, and you will have to fly to Sihanoukville with two transfers. Round-trip tickets for one person will cost 50-75 thousand rubles.
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Many tourists try to calculate their travel budget in advance and do the right thing. If you can save money, then why throw money down the drain? There are cheap countries where your holiday will be quite comfortable both in terms of accommodation and entertainment. And although this list practically does not change from year to year, there are always some features that are worth considering.
We will not take the CIS countries, although Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, and Moldova are, of course, the leaders of places with cheap holidays and no visas. Let's consider more remote states, where there is something to see, delicious food and lie on the beach, if you go not in the high season. The advantages of such a holiday are not only savings for the wallet, but also the absence of crowds of tourists.
If we take October-December, then the countries of the Middle East and Asia are most suitable. And if Egypt, with its Red Sea resorts and reasonable prices, is still closed to Russian tourists, then all other destinations will willingly accept our vacationers. For example, this winter the leaders in the influx of tourists were Thailand, the UAE, India, Turkey, Vietnam, Hungary, and Cyprus. And it’s important to know one more secret - booking, purchasing a tour or flight will be much cheaper if you take care of it in advance. Monitor sites and always be ready to take off on a last minute offer.
Thailand
The cleanest beaches are located in Phuket and Koh Samui. Beloved Pattaya is not included in this list, although a holiday there will be much cheaper. If you do not stay in Thailand for more than 30 days, you do not need a visa.
Phuket welcomes tourists from all over the world with any needs. Experts advise choosing an independent trip, because you can change the beach, hotel, see the island and its attractions, renting a bike as the cheapest form of transport. Tourists diversify their leisure time by visiting temples, a dolphinarium, a zoo, an aquarium, farms, riding elephants and watching transvestite shows.
The high season on the Andaman coast is from December to April, the rest of the time it rains.
On Samui, in addition to beaches, there is a real jungle in the center of the island, waterfalls and turbulent rivers. Products can be bought not only at street markets, but also in large shopping centers. For example, Tesco and Macro have everything - from goods to ATMs and cafes. But it’s still cheaper to buy fruits at the market. The cost of lunch differs little from Moscow: you can eat for 300 rubles. If you want to split the cost of lunch in half with a friend, then go to Pattaya, where it is noisy, fun and full of adventure. You won't find anything cheaper than this place in Thailand.
Cyprus
Last year, Russians paid an average of 29 thousand rubles for seven nights for a winter holiday on Aphrodite Island. Solo travel it will cost even less. No visa required. The beach season here begins at the beginning of May and ends at the end of October.
The main attractions of Cyprus are the sea, ancient ruins, monasteries and nature. You can stay in any of the cities, because everywhere there are clean beaches, tasty and inexpensive food and the opportunity to see the surrounding area. You can do this with the help of tour operators or on your own. The question is money and desire. For example, an organized holiday on the Blue Lagoon, most beautiful place with transparent blue will cost more. It's ten times cheaper to get there by public bus.
With a rented car you can travel around the south of the island in a couple of days. Beach excursions are perhaps the most popular, because there is nothing more beautiful on the island than the sea. Although many people also like mountain routes with beautiful natural landscapes.
The weather is pampering: heat and sun all year round.
Mostly tourists go to Paphos, Limassol, Larnaca and Ayia Napa.
Everywhere you can find a sandy beach to your liking. All of them are municipal, they are regularly cleaned, the water is clean, and you can easily walk to any of the hotel beaches, which is what tourists take advantage of. But sunbeds are paid everywhere, so you can see many sunbathers right on the sand. Some people bring blankets, towels or rugs.
The embankments are made for walking: there are many cafes with beautiful views of the sea sunset. The food is tasty and cheap. As a rule, one serving is enough to feed several people. The cuisine is varied: meat, fish, cheeses, vegetables and fruits. Mostly meat dishes are served with fries and salad, with a bread plate and garlic butter. A very popular drink is iced coffee latte. Desserts are high in calories and varied.
Almost all cafes have entertainment for children, who can safely be allowed on a trampoline, swings and other attractions.
Cyprus is famous for its Commandaria wine, spirits such as Ouzo (aniseed vodka) and Zevania (grape moonshine). In small supermarkets in any of the towns you can buy delicious food, fruits, local juices and milk. There is a system of markets where prices are lower, but not much.
The most famous beach is quite small, but there is simply a pilgrimage to it. In this place, near a large stone, Aphrodite came out into the sea, according to legend. If you swim around this boulder three times, then all your wishes will come true. Another trick of this place is to find a pebble or pebble in the shape of a heart.
Another iconic place is the abandoned city of Famagusta, which is viewed from the sea through binoculars. Its appearance is impressive, its history is amazing. They say that there are a lot of dolphins in this place, and the water is clean.
Boat trips will be cheaper if you buy a ticket at the port.
Limassol is a modern city, where, along with old one-story streets, there are blocks with skyscrapers. The promenade is very diverse, with numerous hotels, parks and a eucalyptus grove.
Nicosia is the capital of Cyprus. The city has many brand stores, but prices here are more expensive than in Limassol markets.
Ayia Napa is considered the noisiest and most fun place, where there is even a local Russian karoke bar. In general, there are many Russian speakers on the island; families live here and have businesses.
Smooth roads and driving culture are considered a huge advantage for recreation. Pedestrians will always be allowed through, buses do not violate the schedule, drivers collect the fare themselves (about 3 euros).
The monasteries are also worth visiting, each of which is richly decorated and has its own history. They all live on donations, so we can conclude that Cypriots are pious and generous people.
There are a lot of private houses on the island, surrounded by painted garden pots and various figures of fairy-tale characters and animals. And all this is buried in the colors of flowering trees, lemon and tangerine gardens.
Türkiye
A recognized leader among countries with cheap beach holidays. If you go outside the summer season, you can relax on a budget and replenish your baggage of impressions. The average bill for seven nights is about $40, but it can be cheaper if you travel on your own and inquire in advance about sales of tours or air tickets. Popular routes are Antalya, Kemer, Marmaris, Side, Belek, Istanbul. Alanya is called the cheapest place for a holiday.
Tourists see ancient ruins and ancient cities, canyons and waterfalls, which you can reach on your own. All of them are scattered throughout the country and, depending on the purpose of your visit, you should choose your place of residence and route.
Entrance is generally paid everywhere. Cost from 5 to 25 liras (1 lira – 15 rubles). It very much depends on the size of the historical object; the larger, the more expensive.
Turkish trade is not intrusive, there is a lot of everything, they trade everywhere.
There are no problems with food: you can eat tasty and inexpensive food in any of the cafes. The confectionery chain sells sweets and sells coffee on every corner.
But tourists come mainly for the sun and sea. There are excellent beaches everywhere, pebble or sand - your choice. There is an opportunity to relax with your family; everything is thought out for children in each of the Mediterranean resort cities.
UAE
If you want to get into a fairy tale, go to the Emirates. The wonderful weather lasts all year round, but in summer it’s better not to risk it – the heat is unbearable.
The price varies from 40 thousand rubles and above for seven nights, but there are many offers for a lower price. For example, Sharjah is significantly cheaper than Dubai. Fujairah has the best sea beaches, and if you buy an all-inclusive hotel, you can combine a beach holiday and sightseeing by ordering a taxi.
The minimum cost of the trip is 12 dirhams (3 dollars), and it is often more convenient and even cheaper public transport. You need to enter it with caution, especially men, so as not to end up in an area only for women and children, otherwise you can get a hefty fine.
In the Emirates they pay in dirhams, or in dollars, but you will still receive change in local currency.
It is better to stock up on drinking water in advance, otherwise you will have to overpay. It is better to travel with a rented car, because gasoline is cheap, and rentals can be found at a price lower than the cost of bus travel. The only negative is a deposit of about $300, which must be left in case of emergency and difficulties with parking; they are often paid.
They help out tourists and mobile applications, for example, they are easy to download on the Internet and use in expensive Dubai. They give a discount on all entertainment, many excursions and the savings are noticeable for your wallet.
You can also find announcements of free events on local Internet resources, and club lovers should take advantage of the offer for girls. It is valid three days a week and gives you a voucher for drinks.
You can stay in hostels for about 20 dollars, you can rent an apartment or a room, but it’s ten dollars more expensive.
In a country where most of it is desert, there are many amazing things. You can devote a day to the capital. In Abu Dhabi, for example, they opened a museum that resembles the Louvre in every way. Parisian masterpieces here coexist with local works of art. And in Dubai, the fountain show and Dubailand are popular. By the way, a megagarden is located nearby, striking in its scale.
Shopping in this country can also be cheap if you visit Indian neighborhoods where there are clothing stores and Japanese Daiso stores, where the price tag does not exceed 10 dirhams. But for spices, nuts, dried fruits, tea, souvenirs and gold jewelry, you need to go to the old market, but the trip is worth it.
Serbia
Tourists do not need a visa if they travel for no longer than thirty days. The country is famous for its medical and health tourism, because local balneological resorts are cheaper than their counterparts in Europe.
And although there are no seas, you can find activities to your liking here. In winter there are ski slopes. In summer - trips to ancient Orthodox monasteries, plains and mountain ranges, enchanting with their nature.
Traveling is not only pleasant, but also cheap, including by taxi. In Belgrade, you can stay in a hostel for seven dollars a night, and if you rent an apartment or hotel, the price is twice as high.
Serbian cuisine is especially good, which is appreciated all over the world. Even in the capital, you can eat right on the street and not avoid fast food. It does no harm, only benefits, including for your pocket - the cost of a serving will hardly exceed a couple of dollars.
Bulgaria
You cannot get to the beaches of Sunny Beach and Golden Sands without a Schengen visa. But if it is open, then it is worth visiting Bulgaria and allowing yourself to relax on the quiet, safe and clean beaches. This is a great alternative to Spain, Turkey and Egypt.
The country is very inexpensive, but with convenient infrastructure and cheap accommodation. Even in Sofia you can find accommodation for a thousand rubles a day. The city is worth seeing, getting to know its ancient and rich history.
Two hundred kilometers from the capital is the Valley of Roses, an iconic place that can be reached by bus in a couple of hours. Many people go to the morning flower show to see the buds bloom, and spend the night right on the plantations. The romantic event ends with the collection of bouquets and gifts. For example, in the form of a small bottle of rose oil.
The natural landscape in the mountains of seven lakes is also unique. Crowds of tourists go there on foot, by bicycle, on horseback or on a ski lift. It’s worth traveling two thousand meters to capture the panorama that opens up to your eyes, take a walk to the waterfall and see the reflection of the sky in clean water. You can make your own route to the sights, relying on buses and your own strength. And of course, comfortable shoes are a must on this trip.
Hungary
Many budget airlines fly to Budapest. The number of tourists is growing, and with them prices.
A city with beautiful architecture, ancient castles, palaces, squares, museums and parks. There is something to see and where to go. There is no beach holiday here, except perhaps the expensive resort of Lake Balaton. But educational, cultural and health-improving recreation is quite possible to achieve at reasonable prices. And even in Budapest you can find a hostel for a thousand rubles per night. Campsites and motels are also popular among independent tourists; their choice is huge, which forces owners to reduce prices.
If you are traveling with a group, it is better to rent a car and calmly move along the planned route. Gasoline is not cheap - its price is average in Europe, but if you have to travel many kilometers, it will still be more economical.
But if you still use public transport, it is cheaper to buy a ticket at kiosks rather than from the driver.
The “low” season lasts all winter - this is the most favorable time to visit thermal springs. From April to October there is an influx of tourists, but even rising prices do not stop those who like the country. Knowledgeable people go out for a weekend to visit places they haven’t been before. The country is small, but its cuisine and natural healing springs are attracting an increasing number of Russians.
Many come specifically to the baths - a place unlike anything else in its scale. It is not for nothing that the metropolis is called the world bathing capital. In general, Hungary is famous a huge amount thermal springs, both famous and not so famous. The cost of sessions varies completely, and you can take a dip in the capital’s most famous bathhouse for $10. But you need to remember that in the country the local currency is preferable - the forint (100 forints is approximately 22.5 rubles).
National cuisine is more widespread than European and Asian. The prices are affordable, even in budget cafes they will feed you to your heart's content. The main gastronomic product is meat. Popular dishes are goulash, lecho, perkelt.
Therefore, apply for Schengen and discover Hungary with its unique culture, without Western gloss and Eastern diversity, but elegant and beautiful, at least for a weekend.
Greece
The cost of living in this visa-free European country has been hit by the crisis. Hotels have become more accessible, food is cheaper than its neighbors, and the beaches are generally free. April and September on the islands are the cheapest time. Although in any other month, excluding summer, you can fly from Moscow to Athens for 6-7 thousand rubles round trip. You can find a hostel for $10 a night. But Greece is the country to which it is cheaper to fly by purchasing a tour. Firstly, the price includes flights, transfers, insurance, accommodation and meals. Secondly, the abundance of offers from tour operators lowers the bar to an affordable one, and if you take advantage of last-minute travel packages, your vacation will seem like pure happiness.
Resorts, antiquity, shopping are an excellent choice for family or youth holidays. Breakfast is three euros, lunch is 4 euros, and dinner is 6, but even then these are prices in tourist cafes. If you find establishments where the local population goes, the average check will be much less.
They travel in large cities by metro, bus or taxi. The cheapest form of transport is the metro. Buses are always late, and taxis are expensive. Ferries operate between the islands. Experts advise using them at night: you save on the cost of the ticket and overnight stay.
The north of the country is considered the most inexpensive. For example, the resort of Katerini, where there are excellent beaches, or Kos, where, in addition to golden and white sand, there are beautiful parks. But still, you shouldn’t stop at just a beach holiday; antiquity attracts tourists with its romance, so it’s worth planning a visit to the most famous ancient ruins. The ticket price for visiting the Acropolis will be significantly lower if you buy it in advance online.
China
You can travel to Hainan and Hong Kong without a visa, because tourists are allowed entry for up to thirty days.
It is better not to go to Hainan Island in summer. Tourists prefer to holiday on the island in November or April, as soon as the season begins - prices are not high. Thermal springs and beach holidays are attractive. White sandy beaches, sunny days, warm sea, palm trees and coconuts - there is little that differs from tropical resorts. Entrance to the beach is free, there are showers, sun loungers and lifeguards are always on duty.
Fans of underwater photography will not be disappointed by the reefs and exotic fish.
You can visit the “Monkey Island”, beautiful bays and parks, and the Nanshan Buddhist Temple.
It is recommended to travel by buses, taxis, motorcycle and pedicabs. In the latter case, the payment directly depends on the weight of the passenger: the heavier, the more expensive. Taxis are equipped with a meter and terminal, and fares are displayed on the windshield or rear door.
Food is affordable and sold everywhere. The average check for lunch is six dollars. Shopping – from good discounts, and in addition to Chinese consumer goods there are many products made of porcelain, pearls, and crystal. The cost of the tour will be approximately 40 thousand rubles for a 4-star hotel, but if you keep an eye on sales, you can stumble upon a good discount.
The island is separated from the mainland by only a narrow strip of land. But from Sanya Airport it is easy to fly to Hong Kong; you will need $350, insurance and 2 hours of travel. If you decide, you can find yourself in a completely different world: with skyscrapers, markets, huge outlets, parks and museums.
The city of contrasts was built in a certain order, and as the locals say, according to Feng Shui. Beginners will be amazed by the system of highways located on stilts. They shade the streets, penetrate the mountains and hang over the water. Skyscraper areas unexpectedly coexist with parks and forests where butterflies fly, monkeys scurry and snakes roam.
Walking around the metropolis is enough to gain impressions, because it’s not for nothing that it’s called a world landmark. It is also a gastronomic capital, where it is easy to find national cuisines from all continents and at any price.
If the question of housing arises, then the minimum prices in hostels are from 700 rubles per night.
India
The cost of living is very low here; it is not for nothing that many Russian tourists prefer life in GOA. They go there not only for the holidays, but also for the whole winter. On average, one can live here on 750 rubles a day, or just over a thousand rupees. And quite comfortable.
There is a lot of food prepared, but for beginners it will seem somewhat exotic. A lot of spices, mixing foods and fried foods. In GOA it is worth trying seafood and local alcohol, but the closer the cafe is to the sea, the higher the prices. The cost of lunch is 150 rubles, a glass of freshly squeezed juice is 100 rubles.
The price of rental housing depends on the season; in winter, for example, it is more expensive. The most affordable price is a house for 20 thousand rubles per month, a bungalow - from 400 rubles per day. The longer the rental, the lower the price.
Rumor has it that sometimes a tour to GOA can be bought cheaper than a flight, so hunters can save on their vacation and get to this paradise for pennies.
There’s not much to see here, but a beach holiday in its purest form can sometimes save you from a nervous breakdown. A visa can be obtained upon arrival at the GOA airport, it costs $40. But you should still inquire in advance about the conditions for visiting India, because there are different rules for tourists.
Vietnam
Another cheap country on the sea coast is Vietnam. For 40-50 dollars a day you can have a great holiday here with your family. Even diving here is one of the cheapest, although it is well organized. The beach story begins with Nha Trang, surrounded on all sides by mountains. Picturesque bay, healing mud and mineral water– the island is called a tourist beach mecca. A pagoda, an amusement park, natural parks, the vast Mekong River, a floating market, caves and bays - tourists will have something to see.
From February to autumn, Nha Trang is full of sunshine and the sea is warm and calm. Then the rainy season begins.
If you approach visiting this country wisely from a budget point of view, then you can buy air travel and safely decide on accommodation issues on the spot. You can choose a hotel right at the airport or shopping center; there will always be a free place at a reasonable price.
There will be no problems with food: you can eat inexpensively and tasty. Breakfast will cost three dollars, a three-course lunch will cost five, and dinner will cost a maximum of twelve. You shouldn’t stop at the local cuisine, although you quickly get used to it; you should also try European dishes prepared in the Vietnamese style.
There are all conditions for shopping: shopping centers offer goods from all famous world brands, which are produced in the country. This, of course, affects the cost. Cosmetics based on natural ingredients are also imported from Vietnam.
A visa is not needed if the period of visiting the country does not last longer than 15 days.
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There is no country in the world that is not of tourist interest. Exclusive historical and archaeological sites, luggage cultural heritage, ecological beauties are found in each. Unfortunately, visiting many of them seriously impacts the wallets of tourists. However, there is a list of world tourism leaders by inexpensive holiday, including countries with entertainment, marine, environmental and cultural areas.
- Europe
- Russia
- South America
- Middle East
Three inexpensive and beautiful European countries
Europe is very heterogeneous in terms of prices within different countries included in it. For example, in Finland, which is close to Russia, food prices are much higher than in the distant Netherlands, and therefore it is impossible to calculate a vacation budget based on distance.
The top three low-cost countries in Europe are:
- Croatia
- Poland
- Romania
Croatia
One of the most reasonably priced countries, gaining tourist popularity due to its location on the Adriatic coast and surrounded by chains of islands, holidays on which are little different from holidays on oceanic atolls: the same bright seascapes, the same snow-white sands, exotic nature. Yachting is developing rapidly on the beaches of Croatia: it is the main entertainment area.
Added to this is a daily varied menu of spicy and spicy seafood dishes and local wine, famous for its softness and flavor palette.
It is customary to visit Croatia at the height of the summer heat, starting in June, and in early autumn, until October. But prices for accommodation, food and entertainment in the subsequent season - October-November - will drop by half. At this time, you won’t always be able to swim, but going on a yacht and spending time in the lap of exotic nature will be quite cheap.
Flight: from 13,000 rub.
Accommodation: from 1400 rub.
Poland
This is a country in which the Middle Ages have remained intact in many places. When going to Poland, get ready for the fact that almost every resort will offer you an overview of a well-preserved knight's castle or the ruins of historically significant fortifications of the 12-14 centuries.
Most resort towns in Poland are ancient cities with atmospheric architecture, beautiful churches, and picturesque landscapes. Lakes framed by forests and parks create lyrical pictures that are pleasant for tourists tired of the bustle of big cities. offers cultural and ecological tourism with hospitality and affordable accommodation and food. The climate of Poland allows you to admire it at any time of the year.
Flight: 8,400 rub.
Accommodation: from 1400 rub.
Day stay for two: from 5600 rub.
Romania
The leader in the list of the most inexpensive countries in Europe, and at the same time provides a variety of vacation destinations. For curious tourists - a country of fortresses and castles of the 14th-16th centuries. (among them the castle of the famous vampire Dracula!). For active tourists there are ski slopes and mountaineering routes, for lovers of sea holidays - the Black Sea coast.
Romania is a very wooded country, it charms with its pristineness, interspersed with modern and very cozy cities.
The climate of Romania is similar to Russia, with the difference that in winter it rarely gets colder than fifteen degrees below zero. But summers here are not very hot: on average, up to twenty-five degrees Celsius.
Ski season: winter, from mid-December until the snow melts (usually the end of April). Holidays on the Black Sea last a little more than two months: from June to mid-August.
Flight: 10,500 rub.
Accommodation: 1750 – 2100 rub.
Day stay for two: from 4900 rub.
Asia: exotica affordable
One of the well-known inexpensive Asian destinations is Thailand, and relatively recently two more exotic beautiful countries have entered the world of widespread tourism: Cambodia and Vietnam.
Countries that are actively developing tourism destinations are always distinguished by inexpensive prices and very attentive service. This is how they earn their reputation.
Thailand
Many tourists have fallen deeply in love with this extremely friendly inexpensive country. Violet and turquoise lagoons of long beaches, stone steles as if dropped from the sky by giants, colorful outfits of local residents - we have seen all this at least once in photographs, and all this is quite accessible to see in reality.
The main shrines of Thailand are the White Temple, as if carved from ivory, and more than thirty thousand Buddhist temples, carved, colored, inlaid.
The islands of Thailand are kept clean and fresh, and the underwater world is fascinating. Local cuisine is divided into two directions: Japanese-Chinese (you won’t see such huge rolls anywhere else) and local spicy cuisine, sometimes even too exotic.
People visit Thailand from late November to February - this is the tropical season, ideal for a beach holiday, and the hot season that follows, from mid-March to May. At this time, the temperature rises significantly, up to 37 degrees. The rainy season (June-October) is interesting in its own way, but there is a risk of spending your entire vacation at the hotel looking at the rain.
Flight: from 20,000 rub.
Accommodation: 1000 rub.
Cambodia
Thailand's small neighbor, Cambodia has finally dealt with the revolutionary upheavals and has begun to develop as a tourist country.
Surprisingly, Cambodia offers lower prices than Thailand and higher level of service. The beauty of the country is unique: twenty-two national parks attract eco-tourists. Blooming jungle rare plants, the lushness of the tropical forest is adjacent to beach areas on the shores of a very clear ocean.
Little Cambodia has the largest religious building in the world - the Angkor Wat temple is the main attraction of the country. The climate and recommendations for visiting Cambodia are the same as the climate and recommendations for visiting Thailand.
Flight: from 33,000 rub. (Siem Reap)
Accommodation: 1000 rub.
Day stay for two: from 4500 rub.
Vietnam
The popularity of Vietnam is becoming attractive for those who are willing to spend money on air tickets in order to then establish a financial balance through cheap accommodation and food.
Vietnamese culture, for a long time hidden from the eyes of Europeans, it developed separately and therefore is so attractive to those eager to get acquainted with the unknown. Temples of rare beauty, excursions to the habitats of small nationalities of Vietnam, hiking and cycling through forested mountains: Vietnam invites not a tourist, but a guest.
He generously shares his rich views, gives relaxation on beaches stretching almost three thousand kilometers, and willingly introduces exoticism and Asian mystique into his mysterious world.
And Vietnam also has the cheapest pearls in the world, the most unusual kitchen and very friendly local people.
From December to April, you can exchange the chill of the Russian winter for the delightfully warm breeze of the Vietnamese coasts. At this time, prices in the country are slightly higher than in the subsequent season, which lasts from May to October. This is the rainy season, but prices drop so noticeably that tourists are little bothered by the rain. They buy multi-colored Vietnamese umbrellas with fringes and go for an impression!
Flight: from 27,000 rub. (Ho Chi Minh City)
Accommodation: from 1000 rub.
Day stay for two: from 4500 rub.
Russia: such a familiar stranger
Holidays for the most active travelers. Karelia provides many tourist centers, and the tourist centers vying with each other to please tourists, offering fishing, hunting, kayaking, hiking in the forest and mountains.
The nature of Karelia is poorly described in words: it is not only unique, it does not even have a pale resemblance to itself. Northern coniferous forests encase stormy mountain rivers in lace frames, multi-colored rocks are reflected in the waters of lakes, sunsets and sunrises paint the world in all shades of gold.
A particularly revered place in Karelia is the island of Kizhi, a quiet and peaceful place with preserved wooden buildings and wonderful temples with hand-carved carvings, one of which has as many as twenty-two domes.
The island preserves the memory of the original culture of the Karelian peoples and woodcarvers.
For a good rest, it is better to choose August - this is the month when the annoying midge disappears, and the beauty of Karelia is fully revealed. Fans of winter hunting and ice fishing can safely go in winter - it is very beautiful and cold in the Russian way, no annoying slush.
Road: from 1700 rub. (Reserved seat Moscow – Petrazovodsk)
Accommodation: from 600 rub. (private sector)
Weekly accommodation for one + travel: 12,000 rubles, if you feed yourself.
Seliger
Seliger is a long chain of lakes, traces left by a glacier that once passed here.
The transparency and purity of the water, the environmental friendliness of Seliger attract tourists with children to recreation centers, of which there are many built on the banks. Pleasant entertainment on the water is offered: fishing and boating, kite and windsurfing and simply relaxing in nature, necessary for modern city residents.
On Seliger, people often visit the Nilova Pustyn Monastery. The monastery was founded in the 16th century on the site where the holy hermit Nile, revered in Orthodoxy, reposed. Many stories are associated with him about miracles of humility and signs from above that surrounded the pious elder.
The monastic monastery is a place of pilgrimage.
Seliger is visited in the warm months, from May to mid-September. In winter, the lakes are a bit boring, although tourist centers offer New Year and Christmas holidays with festive entertainment.
Road: bus Moscow – Ostashkov from Tushino bus station. 7 hours travel, cost 781 rubles.
Then take a bus from Ostashkov to Berezovy Ryad or Svapusche. Cost 126 rub.
Accommodation: from 800 rub. (private sector)
Weekly accommodation for one + travel: 10,000 rubles, if you feed yourself.
Altai
The most visited place in Altai is Lake Teletskoye, the center of tourist excursions to the wonderful places of this region. Mountaineering, horse tourism, fishing, hiking and cycling trails with visits to caves, mountain ranges, forest gorges and waterfalls are developed.
Who hasn't heard of Lake Titicaca? A funny name for Russian-speaking tourists is the name of a lake that climbed to a height of more than three thousand meters above sea level. And these are not all the wonders of Bolivia!
Another lake, the dry salt lake of Uyuni, leaves the impression of visiting a lake on another planet - the whiteness of the salt formations sparkling in the sun creates bizarre patterns and figures of unknown creatures, frozen forever.
There are traces left on the territory of Bolivia ancient civilization, which once rebuilt the stone settlement of Tiwanaku. This is a system of steps, plateaus, peaks and temples, mysterious statues and ruins of palaces. Tiwanaku was built not by people, but by gods - this is what local residents believe.
For extreme sports enthusiasts, the challenge will be the Bolivian Road of Death - the most dangerous mountain bike route in the world.
Bolivia is a very poor country, and this explains the low prices for staying there. From May to October there is a dry season in Bolivia, this is the best time to visit the country.
Flight: from 64,000 rub.
Accommodation: from 1000 rub.
Argentina
Argentina's national parks combine all the world's wonders: these are gorges that are two hundred million years old, and blue ice, frozen in creative chaos, and scarlet deserts with the largest cacti in the world, and amazing forests with trees bent in dance. Argentina's waterfalls adorn almost every national park, so you won't be left without an impressive sight.
Besides ecological tourism We invite you to spend time in Buenos Aires, a city of lush contrasts, where there is an artist district, La Boca, a colorful splendor of creative architecture, the center of the cultural life of the capital. Culture in the Argentinean way is a fireworks display of meanings, colors and paradoxes, but it makes excellent souvenirs. The summer period in Argentina lasts from December to February.
Flight: from 55,000 rub.
Accommodation: from 1000 rub.
Day stay for two: from 2500 rub.
Africa: where humanity was born...
And sooner or later he is drawn to return to his roots. Almost everyone dreams of getting there, such is the romantic aura attached to traveling through it. And there are African countries that allow you to make your dream come true inexpensively. This:
- Tunisia
- Burkina Faso
South Africa
The former territories of the English colonists gave the world such famous names as Table Mountain and the Cape of Good Hope. Now Table Mountain has become the center of a national park, and the Cape of Good Hope is part of a museum area with ports and castles.
South Africa is rich in polar types of attractions - these are museums in the English style, and the famous Big Hole - a mine museum, and, in contrast, truly African nature reserves of lions, giraffes and other wild animals. Two civilizations have tightly merged in South Africa: one is industrial, urban, and the second is still wild.
The paradox does not leave South Africa alone: here in Africa, you will see a diamond museum, an island inhabited by fur seals, a beach where a penguin colony has managed to settle. An amazing country with low prices awaits you from December to February and from July to September.
Flight: from 34,000 rub.
Accommodation: from 1000 rub.
Day stay for two: from 2500 rub.
Tunisia
The favorable location of Tunisia made it an arena for the redistribution of ancient Roman power. Many buildings remained from the Romans in this beautiful country, including the Colosseum, which is not much inferior to what is now located on the territory of modern Rome.
From their rivals are the remains of the once richest Carthage. Add here wonderful mosques, Arab fortresses, cathedrals, left over from the times of colonization, and feel the intensity of historical events that took place on this land.
The center of attraction for tourists here is still the Sahara Desert and Lake Chott el Nerid. Excursions to the great desert of the world and to a huge lake, as if covered with ice, covered with a crust of salt, are a must-have program for a traveler looking for the wonders of the world. And in Tunisia you can try vodka made from figs!
A third of Tunisia is given over to the Sahara, and on the other side of the country the gentle sea washes the cleanest beaches. Their visiting season is from June to September. From November to early April you can also swim, but dusty winds often blow and it rains.
It is a country with a population of more than a thousand tribes with a distinct culture and way of life. Burkina Faso is a must visit for those looking for the real Africa with ritual magic, wildlife, safaris and predators.
There are national parks here where Africa lives life to the fullest, not knowing that civilization has long closed a ring around it. The parks are inhabited by hippos and antelopes, lions and rhinoceroses.
You can see another famous African predator in Koudougou: the sacred Sabu crocodiles live there, quite harmless and friendly despite their terrible reputation. You can take a photo with them, and they don’t mind at all.
An interesting museum-repository that reveals the secrets of African magic is the Manega Museum, which has collected exhibits and objects of the sacred cults of ancient African tribes. The exhibits are quite dark and fascinating. Some are over a thousand years old.
A small Arab state-kingdom, almost completely covered with deserts, but attractive for beach holidays on the shores of the Gulf of Aqaba, where diving is developed and beautiful coral reefs are hidden under the water.
The Dead Sea, a source of mineral salts, a healing resort and an amazing creation of the planet, is also located on the territory of Jordan. People seek it for a cure for many diseases; its mud and salts are used for cosmetic purposes. A visit to the Dead Sea, Jordanians believe, rejuvenates a person by ten years.
Not long ago, a city with a history of nine thousand years was included in the list of wonders of the world. This is Petra, a stone city that once had both water and wealth from the spice trade.
Petra is completely carved in stone and grandiose in its decline: its beauty is sad and majestic to this day.
Last minute tours during the period December-March and hot June-August will be very cheap, because this is the period when sea holidays will not be successful, but these months are great for excursions to the sights of the ancient Arab city. For a sea holiday, choose the winter period: from December to February.
Warm, welcoming and also safe. Turkey has always been inexpensive for tourists with a large selection of holiday destinations: it provides beaches on two seas, overviews of monuments of Roman and Greek culture and architecture, excursions to cooled volcanoes and cities hidden in caves.
Holidays in Turkey are never the same. Its diversity is limitless for connoisseurs of Eastern culture and ancient countries.
From Turkey you can bring not only impressions, but also inexpensive souvenirs and useful gifts, for example, real Turkish coffee.
The beach holiday season begins in April and ends in October. The “off season” lasts from November to mid-April, but this is the best time to spend a cheap holiday without crowds of tourists in a country with many cultural monuments and attractions.
Prices for food, gifts, souvenirs and decorations fall fabulously at this time: almost 70% of beach season prices.
Flight: from 9,000 rub. (Istanbul)
Accommodation: from 1500 rub.
Day stay for two: from RUB 3,500.
