Where to go for a summer vacation on the Black Sea with children or together? What resorts in Russia and abroad are suitable for a cheap holiday for two, sightseeing trips and vacations in tents by savages? Consider a trip to Crimea, Turkey and other places where you can have a great time at sea at competitive prices.
Where to relax on the Black Sea in Russia?
If you think about where to go to rest on the sea in Russia, then you remember Sochi and Anapa. It is the resorts of the Krasnodar Territory that are familiar and dear to many Russians. Greater Sochi, Anapa, Tuapse and Gelendzhik are the most beloved and best equipped resorts where you can relax on the Black Sea.
There is not enough space to list all the advantages and descriptions of each resort, so we recommend that you refer to full reviews from personal experience of visiting cities, where you can find out about the nuances and prices of food, meals, housing, etc.
The best resorts for a holiday abroad
Turkey and Bulgaria are countries where Russians mainly go to rest. Good service, warm sea and friendly people of these countries make tourists come here again and again. Over the years, certain preferences have developed for each of these countries. Where to go to rest from the side Turkey? Young people are attracted by the bustling Alanya, the opportunities and natural beauty of Marmaris and Icmelere.
Fans of active recreation on the water are attracted by the beaches and nightlife of Bodrum and Kemer. Families with children choose hotels with sandy beaches in the quiet towns of Side, Belek or Fethiye. Wealthy tourists choose Belek or Antalya. The beaches in these cities have a Blue Flag and are quite long. The cost of a holiday in Turkey is very different. In the same city, you can find housing from inexpensive to luxury. Most of the hotels in Turkey operate on an all-inclusive basis.
IN Bulgaria it is more convenient to purchase a tour in one of the travel agencies than to plan the trip yourself. Prices for trips to Bulgaria in the summer (for the month of August) from 32 841 rubles for 6 nights. For this money, you can buy a tour to a two-star hotel on the coast for two. With accommodation in the city-reserve of Nessebar or in the resort of Golden Sands. All tours with flight and transfer to the hotel. You can also purchase a ticket via the Internet by contacting the level.travel search engine.
Bulgaria traditionally receives guests from Russia, the resorts have sandy and well-equipped beaches, the Bulgarian language is understandable by ear. The only thing worth taking care of is the visa. If you purchase a tour from a travel agency, then its employees will take care of this.
Where to relax on the Black Sea inexpensively?
Cheap resorts on the Black Sea for summer vacations are located at some distance from big cities. Also, house prices fall with distance from the sea coast and depending on the holiday season. It is not necessary to fly to Sochi, there are airports in Anapa and Gelendzhik. You can choose to rest in small villages near these cities, it will be much cheaper. And water parks, amusement parks and service will not be worse, you can take outing excursions. There will be fewer tourists on the beach and the water in the sea will be cleaner.
You can plan an inexpensive vacation in Abkhazia in the private sector, you should definitely go here on your own and preferably with children, climatic conditions have a beneficial effect on health. The cost of living in a private house in Novy Afon will cost from 300 rubles per night. And this is combined with inexpensive food, unique nature and the purest sea water. The beaches in Abkhazia, with the exception of Pitsunda, are pebbly.
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Where to go to the sea with children?
There are a lot of places where you can go with kids. First of all, it is important for the child to provide a safe rest and swimming with a gentle entrance to the sea, to provide for good hotels with a swimming pool and, preferably, animation.
Of the beach resorts in Russia for a holiday with a child, we advise you to definitely consider: Arkhipo-Osipovka, Vityazevo, Dzhubga.
Still in demand Anapa... Our grandparents also rested here as children. The resort has been built over the years taking into account the interests of vacationers. Currently, private mini-hotels, swimming pools and water parks have been added to the sanatoriums and recreation centers.
Bolshaya Anapa now includes neighboring resorts - these are villages from the village of Blagoveshchenskaya to the village of Sukko. The Anapka River carries a lot of clean sand to the seashore. It forms the long sandy beaches of Anapa. Smooth descent into the water and long shallow water is suitable for toddlers. Older children will be attracted by water parks and entertainment centers. Trekking enthusiasts will find sanatorium and city parks and sandy spits.
Traditionally children's resort - Crimean Evpatoria. Here you can find sandy beaches, calm clear sea and food adapted to different age groups.
More noisy: Gelendzhik, Tuapse, the Crimean resorts of Yalta, Alushta and Sudak. These cities have more fun for children.
When it comes to accommodation, we advise you to book first of all some of the best hotels for families with children. The best reviews on the all-inclusive system are at the Feya-3 boarding house, the Zolotoy Bereg hotel and the Grand Priboy hotel in Anapa.
Hotel options in other Russian resorts:
- Hotel "French Quarter" 3 *, Vityazevo, all inclusive.
The cost of a double room is 4350 rubles. The hotel is located next to the sea, has its own sandy beach. The children's pool and rooftop restaurant is a thrilling experience for visitors. The hotel has been developing and improving lately. On the territory there is the Internet, game rooms and sports equipment rental. The helpful staff and home cooking are rave reviews.
The best hotels for families with children in Crimea are located on the territory of Big Yalta and in Evpatoria. For those looking for a quiet place combined with a high level of service, we advise you to pay attention to the beach hotel:
- Sanatorium complex Mriya Resort & Spa 5 *, Landslide, Crimea.
A huge well-groomed area with a beach, swimming pools, parks, a medical and spa center and its own vineyard. The cost of a double room with three meals a day is 9,209 rubles per day. Rooms with sea or mountain views. All conditions for families with children, from babysitting in the kids club and children's animation to a special menu in one of the four restaurants of the complex.
The hotel includes a large medical and diagnostic base. Lots of entertainment for every taste; water and walking excursions, night club, helicopter flights from the hotel's helipad.
Best Beach Resorts for Young People
Where it is better for young people or newlyweds to relax on the Black Sea depends largely on financial capabilities and hobbies. IN Sochi and Adler enough entertainment for every taste; for active youth, the Skypark in Krasnaya Polyana or bike rental for the whole day in the area of the Olympic facilities are perfect.
There are also excellent beaches, but accommodation and food prices are higher than in other cities of the Krasnodar Territory. The best nightclubs are located in the area of Sochi ski resorts. Formula 1 races are held at the autodrome built for the Sochi Olympics.
On the coast from Anapa to Novorossiysk it is not so noisy, and local resorts attract with prices. There is also enough entertainment, there are nightclubs, theater and concert life. For lovers of active recreation - diving clubs and sports equipment rental. Tuapse and the surroundings are ideal for those looking for an inexpensive holiday, clear sea, small secluded coves with cliffs combined with festivals and discos.
Black Sea resorts for excursions
Fans of excursions are better off choosing Gelendzhik, Sochi, the resorts of Abkhazia or Crimea. It is enough to choose one city and make excursions around the surroundings.
So Gelendzhik can delight you with a safari park, a kilometer cable car in the mountains, an oceanarium, three water parks and the opportunity to make hiking, car and horse trips in the mountains. Fans of mysticism will be interested in a trip to the village of dolmens or to the private farm "Dolmen" on the territory of which there are 4 large dolmens.
City Sochi it is interesting already because it is possible to travel through its parks, museums, the famous embankment for hours. It is worth adding to this excursions to the mountains, waterfalls and ski resorts (in the summer there are cable cars and bicycles for rent). From Sochi or Adler, it is convenient and safe to make excursions to the neighboring Abkhazia... For example, to Lake Ritsa or to thermal springs.
Life hack for a profitable vacation
These tips will help you plan your independent travel cheaper:
- Our heading with tips - where to relax in Russia inexpensively.
- We advise you to look for the best prices for hotels on RoomGuru, the search engine searches among all hotel databases on the Internet, even in such giants as Booking, and compares prices. We recommend installing the RumGuru application on your smartphone, so you can find any living space even upon arrival at the beach resort, very convenient on a business trip or an unplanned vacation.
- The Sravni service will help you profitably insure your health and life while traveling, the search engine shows results from all major insurance companies, you just have to choose the most profitable option, but it is better not to save on health.
- Flights? Experiencedly, we advise you to use Aviasales, he is looking even among low-cost airlines.