WHERE TO GO ON A SEASIDE VACATION WITH A CHILD IN 2021?

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Author: Irina

Note to parents / grandparents! Beach vacation with children: the best sea, interesting excursions and entertainment, cost.

Organizing a vacation with a child at sea is another quest. Is it possible to immediately name a resort where it is not long to fly and where it is hot, but not very hot, the water is warm and without waves, the beaches are sandy with a smooth approach and the airport is close?

So that your head does not hurt from the very beginning (there is still a choice of a hotel ahead), we have compiled for you a selection of excellent places where you can go to relax on the sea with children, depending on the time of year.

By the way, it is more convenient to travel on a family vacation. We advise you to look for vouchers at competitive prices on online services with the largest database of offers from reliable tour operators:

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Tip: do not forget to use filters and put a checkmark in front of items such as: children's entertainment, children's menu, etc.

Holidays with children abroad without a visa

In order not to celebrate every time, we will immediately give a list of countries where you can go on vacation with a child at sea without a visa. Relevant for 2021.

Open for Russian tourists and you can fly on tour or on your own:

Turkey
Tanzania
Maldives
Cuba
UAE

While closed to tourists, or there are no direct flights:

Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia (Bali)
Israel, Jordan
Montenegro, Cyprus
Tunisia
Dominican Republic

You can apply for a tourist visa upon arrival at the airport, having received an electronic permit in advance, in Goa and Sri Lanka - but they also do not accept tourists yet.

Note: if a child goes abroad without parents - with grandparents, sisters, godparents - it is necessary to issue a consent to leave from mom or dad.

Where to go for a summer vacation with children?

In the summer, it is somehow not customary to fly with a child to the sea far away (unlike in winter), and why, when the Black and Mediterranean "nearby". Therefore, we will consider European countries + Turkey and Tunisia. However, you can also relax with children in Vietnam (Nha Trang and Hoi An) and Bali.

Beach vacation with children at sea

It is easiest to arrange a beach vacation with children in the summer: the holiday season opens in all European countries.

Where can you go with your family in June, July and August? Tops the rating of popular resorts in the Mediterranean and Black Sea.

Turkey

First of all, this is an ideal example of a comfortable stay with children with all-inclusive and rich animation. But, admittedly, only for June. The climate in summer Turkey is not so mild - in July and August there is unbearable scorching heat. This is confirmed by the reviews of tourists. Few listen - the warm sea decides. What else do you need to know when traveling to Turkey with a child?

Where to? Perhaps, Alanya and Side are the most demanded places for a vacation with children: budget, sandy beaches. True, it is a long way to get from the airport - about 150 km, but the road is flat and takes about 3 hours. Another choice is Kemer or Marmaris (Aegean Sea).

How much is? Turkey is one of the few countries where children's holidays can be organized inexpensively - from 60,000 rubles for 2 adults and a child for a week.

Greece

Excursion from Rhodes to Symi island

Greece is very diverse in terms of excursions, but suffers in terms of all inclusive.
The question of choice is more limited not by the locality (beaches suitable for families with children are everywhere in Greece), but by a hotel that would be adapted for families with children. In the second half of summer, maximum temperatures are set in the country, but because of the winds, the heat is tolerated more easily than, for example, in Turkey.

Where to? Crete and Rhodes, Corfu, Halkidiki

How much is? Prices start at 70,000 rubles for 3 people (1 child) for 7 days. All inclusive - from 85,000 rubles.

Cyprus

Why do people pay attention to Cyprus? Every opportunity to feed, buy and entertain children. And not to tire parents with a visa issue (done in 1-2 days) 🙂 A beautiful coastline and a gentle entrance to the sea, a bunch of hotels with a focus on children's holidays.

Where to? Family tourists prefer Ayia Napa, Protaras and Limassol

How much is? Tours in the high season are sold from 65,000 rubles - 7 nights, child + parents.

Bulgaria

Of the advantages of Bulgaria, we can say the following: affordable prices, easy acclimatization for kids, no language barrier. However, the country itself in terms of service, entertainment and infrastructure is one level lower than the above directions.

Where to? Sunny Beach resort is a constantly crowded place, because it is great for children, plus the cool Action water park. Albena is a "closed" hotel-type town with good beaches. Advice: in Bulgaria it is better to choose hotels of at least 5 stars and the area away from Burgas (there is an oil refinery there).

How much is? From 60,000 rubles for three.

Spain

Head to the left of the central beach in Barcelona - there are fewer people there

Holidays in Europe in the summer are most popular in Catalonia. Here, literally everything is adapted for family tourists, but you need to be careful with the weather - severe heat comes from the middle of summer.

Where to? The ideal place for a child's vacation is the Costa Dorada with fine sand and gentle beaches. The rooftop amusement park PortAventura is a great bonus for a child of any age.

How much is? Starting prices for tours - from 75,000 rubles for a week's vacation with a child. Provided that you have a visa.

Montenegro

View from the fortress of St. John in Kotor (we climbed there for about 40 minutes)

In recent years, more and more tourists are attracted by the Adriatic Sea - a wonderful ecology (pine forests and sea air) and a calm atmosphere. We recommend booking vouchers for July-August, although these are very crowded months - the sea will definitely warm up.

Where to? The most famous place for families with children is St. Stephen's Island. Advice: in general, the city should be chosen based on the wishes for the beach - if there is sand, then beyond Budva, towards the open sea, if the pebbles suit you, then you can consider Boka (but not Kotor).

How much is? From 70,000 rubles for 7 days for three.

Croatia

Croatia is mainly about nature. There are more pebble or even concrete beaches, the service is inconspicuous and there is really no entertainment - everything is replaced by the sea and mountains.

Where to? Istria or Dalmatia

How much is? For three - from 70,000 rubles for 7 nights.

Tunisia

"French Africa" with low prices and a convenient coastline, although in July and August it is already too hot here. For children, summer travel is most favorable in the second half of June and mid-July.

Where to? Hammamet has the cleanest sea, excellent beaches and all conditions for relaxing with a child - from the interesting things Carthageland amusement park. Djerba Island is nice too, but there isn't much to do outside of the hotels.

How much is? From 80,000 rubles.

Where to go to rest in the fall with children?

After the summer school holidays, it's time to go on a trip for parents with kids. In September, the flow of tourists is already significantly decreasing, and, accordingly, prices for vouchers are decreasing. At the same time, the beach season in October and even in November in European resorts is just beginning to come to an end, and the weather is great for long trips. In autumn, you no longer have to hide from the summer heat and you can fully enjoy your vacation on the coast.

Where to go to rest in the fall with a child? If you want to sunbathe and swim:

in Israel, the beach season is in full swing, plus here you will find health programs. The sea allows you to sail until the end of October - verified by us personally :)
Tour: from 90,000 rubles for three >>

Cyprus will welcome you with comfortable weather for water treatments and excursions
Tour: from 65,000 rubles for three >>

it is not even necessary to take a phrasebook to travel to Turkey, and the beach season will end no earlier than mid-November
Tour: from 50,000 rubles for three >>
in Greece it is very good in September and October in Rhodes, but in Crete it is better to have time to rest before October
Tour: from 55,000 rubles for three >>

The UAE is not far behind in popularity, but the flight takes longer.

Where to relax in the winter with a child at sea?

Where can you relax abroad in winter with children, so that acclimatization is easy, and the beach vacation is just a pleasure? When choosing resorts for children, keep in mind: the country's climate should be mild without high humidity and a strong drop in day and night temperatures, at least in this season, the water, if you are relaxing by the sea, should differ in the daytime air temperature by only a few degrees.

Beach vacation with children in winter

Resorts where you can relax in winter with a child are mainly located in Southeast Asia, i.e. imply a long flight. Where are family vacations best organized so that your kids won't get bored?

India, in particular Goa, is a place for a relaxing holiday on the ocean coast, surrounded by wild nature, without unnecessary hustle and bustle. Well suited for families with small children.
Tour: from 75,000 rubles for three >>

In Thailand, in addition to the white beaches on the islands and the purest azure waters, families with children are attracted by numerous amusement parks and exotic fauna.
Tour: from 100,000 rubles for three >>

The United Arab Emirates is the world's best water parks and super modern service of the highest level, a huge selection of entertainment for children and parents.
Tour: from 60,000 rubles for three >>

Travelata service now has a promotional code AF2000Thowtrip - get a discount of 2,000 rubles on tours to Thailand costing from 100,000 rubles.

Ski resorts and sightseeing tours

Winter is a great time for excursion routes and for introducing children to skiing.

In winter 2021, if you go in late December or early January, in Finland you can not only ride on Santa Claus's sleigh, but also have lunch with him. Lapland will leave a lasting impression on a three-year-old toddler, schoolchildren and their parents.

Christmas Prague and Berlin will enchant you with a fabulous atmosphere.

In February, Spain will meet with comfortable weather for traveling around the country.

Family-friendly Alpine ski resorts have specially equipped children's trails and clubs where experienced animators will play with a small child while the parents ski.

Holidays with children for the New Year 2022

And if you decide to take your family out for the winter holidays, where is it better to go? Holidays with children for New Year 2022 are most affordable, probably, in Turkey, at this time it is very cheap there compared to other seasons. But this does not mean that the quality of rest will suffer greatly, now we will tell you about the features of such a trip.
The weather at this time of the year is mostly sunny and almost without rain, about +20 in the sun. You can fish, read on the sun loungers on the beach.

Turkey in winter is not at all the same as in season - no one bothers with their goods, there is no abundance of tourists and noise. You can visit the wonderful place of Side in a relaxed atmosphere. This ancient Greek city is very popular with children, thanks to its favorable location, mild climate and interesting historical component, it has long been a target for numerous tourists and vacationers.

In terms of price / quality ratio - Turkey for the New Year is an excellent option. We advise you to buy tours for the New Year in advance (we have written a separate article about the benefits of early booking):

Where to go on vacation with children in the spring?

Holidays with children in the spring of 2021 can be carried out both along excursion routes and by the warm sea.

Beach vacation at the sea

At the beginning of spring, not all popular resorts are ready to welcome beach goers yet, and if you want to go on a trip with children to the warm sea, be ready to fly in a few hours.

In Thailand, in Goa, the wet season has not yet begun, so the vacation will turn out to be very comfortable.
In March, you can safely go to the United Arab Emirates (in the spring, the rain will no longer bother).
April is the high season in Hainan.
In May and even in the second half of April, you can already go with children to the Mediterranean coast, as well as to the Black Sea at home: to the Crimea or to the resorts of the Krasnodar Territory.

Excursion rest

A vacation in the spring is a good time for exploring Europe.

In sunny Italy, the original Czech Republic, Germany for preschoolers, you can easily organize excursions to places that are somehow connected with their favorite fairy tales.
In Spain, at this time, you can relax economically and see all the sights in small tourist groups, and amusement parks and swimming pools compensate for the lack of an opportunity to swim in the sea.
In Cyprus, the beach season starts in May, while in March and April you can explore the historical sights and admire the flamingos in Larnaca.
And of course - Paris, with the famous Disneyland.

Where to go on vacation with a child in Russia?

The Black Sea will allow you to relax at home no worse than abroad. To your delight, Crimea - Yalta, Evpatoria, Feodosia, and the resorts of the Krasnodar Territory: Sochi, Anapa, Adler, Gelendzhik and many others, stretching along the entire coast.

Holidays with children at sea in Russia has its pros and cons.

Pros:

the place of rest can be reached by bus, car or train;
you can rent a house privately at low cost;
there will be no difficulties with medical care under the compulsory medical insurance policy;
food does not differ from the usual, summer is the season for all southern fruits and berries;
there will be no language barrier with staff and vacationers.

Minuses:

rest in a hotel of a European level at a price comparable to Turkey and even Spain;
there is a large influx of tourists along the entire coast in summer;
the level of domestic service and security is inferior to foreign ones;
in the summer season, the cleanliness of the beaches and the sea is not ideal.

In Crimea, vacation is more budgetary, but getting to the peninsula is somewhat more difficult.

What do you need for a vacation with a child abroad?

What should be considered first of all when choosing a tour for a trip to the sea with a child?

Flight time and remoteness of the resort from the airport. Ideally, you should choose direct flights or with a minimum of transfers and with a short waiting time, hotels, to which the transfer takes no more than an hour.
The presence of nearby attractions and entertainment complexes that are interesting for children of a certain age.
All-inclusive holidays with a children's menu or apart-hotels with their own kitchen. Take the time to grab a blender for kids 1-2 years old.
Distance from the beach: immediately exclude hotels located more than 500 meters from the sea. For children 3-4 years old, longer distance can be tiresome.
The beach should be sandy with a smooth entry into the sea, located in bays sheltered from the wind to avoid waves.
Special infrastructure on the territory of the hotel: children's clubs, swimming pools, slides, mini-disco, animators, educational programs. It is better if the children's pool is located next to an adult.
Russian speaking staff at the hotel.

The level of the country's security is also important to many. We do not know whether it is worth studying such a list carefully - Turkey is far from being in the first place there!