In our article we want to talk about where you can relax cheaply. Budget vacation at sea is the most relevant topic in the summer. You can organize a vacation for yourself not only in Russia, but also abroad.
About trips…
Self-guided trips to resorts are usually much cheaper than package tours. 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 choose such trips yourself on the relevant resources.
Rules for finding a budget holiday
If you plan to independently organize a budget vacation at sea for yourself, you should be guided by the following rules:
- The first thing that will help save money is the 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 tangible heat, and secondly, the sea is warm. And yes, prices vary greatly. If swimming in the sea is not for youis a matter of principle, 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 give significant discounts, so the rest becomes much more affordable. Many foreign resort complexes have heated pools, which are a lifesaver when the sea is cold.
- If you want to spend your holidays in Bulgaria and Turkey, then you should opt not for half board, but for the beloved All Inclusive concept. Initially, it may seem to you that you are overpaying extra money, but in fact, buying drinks and food will cost you much more.
- In order to organize the most budgetary seaside vacation 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 with a company.
Sochi and Adler
Sochi and Adler are the obvious solution for a budget seaside vacation in Russia. Tickets for the Moscow - Adler plane are relatively inexpensive - from about 5800 rubles. The Pobeda low-cost airline still flies in this direction. In this company, you can buy cheaper tickets - from a thousand rubles, but keep in mind that they are quickly sold out.
You can rent a house in Sochi from $20 (1200 rubles), in Adler it is much cheaper - from $10 (600 rubles). You can eat at the resorts in budget canteens.
In Sochi, inexpensive rooms are offered by three-star hotels "Rosawinds" and "Valentin", the cost of a double room in them will cost 3000 and 3200 rubles per day. For a resort, such prices can be considered quite democratic. Both establishments have a good location - in the very center of the city.
The two-star Nairi complex offers double rooms with a balcony for 2700 rubles. The hotel has a sauna, bar, massage, swimming pool and 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 4600 and 5200 rubles, respectively.
Accommodation in Adler
For those who are planning a budget vacation at sea in Russia, Adler can be an ideal option. The resort has not only expensive hotels, but also quite budgetary establishments and even guesthouses. The choice of housing is quite large. Among the tested hotels, we can recommend the three-star Almira (3,000 rubles) with excellent rooms and good service, 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 eminent establishments rooms cost from seven thousand rubles.
Crimea
Speaking of budget holidays at sea with children, you should pay attention to the Crimea. In 2017 ticket priceMoscow - Simferopol by plane will cost about 7,000 rubles, and in autumn and spring - even cheaper. From Simferopol you can get to any resort on the peninsula.
Budget food in Sudak, for example, will cost 200-300 rubles in the 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 budgetary vacation at sea in Russia can only be provided 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 even for three hundred rubles a day. In larger and more 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, various eateries and canteens, national cafes, canteens at guest houses with home cooking, fast food establishments can be considered as a budget option. Remember that the more you move away from the coast, the lower the price of food. In canteens and inexpensive cafes you can eat for two hundred rubles, and in an inexpensive restaurant for at least 400 rubles. Food prices are more democratic in small resort villages. Accommodation and meals in Y alta will cost much more than in othersplaces, although budget places can also be found here.
Resorts of the Sea of Azov
Budget vacations on the Sea of Azov 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 village of Golubitskaya and Yeysk, which has pretty decent hotels, an embankment, a cafe and a park. Stanitsa Golubitskaya also has a well-developed infrastructure. There is a night club, water rides, mini-hotels and recreation centers. 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 person per day.
The resort villages of the Sea of Azov are not so developed, but they are incredibly convenient for families with children. Warm shallow sea is the best place for kids.
Italy
If you are looking for options for a budget vacation at sea in European countries, then you should pay attention to Italy. From Moscow you can take inexpensive 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 cities. And directly to the resorts can be reached by local buses.
A budget seaside vacation 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, it is worth focusing on 50-100 dollars a day. In terms of 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 water with shallow entry, so the resort is perfect for a budget holiday at sea with children. The resort has a well-developed infrastructure and a good selection of hotels for every taste and budget. Rimini is also in demand among young people.
Bulgaria
In Bulgaria, you can organize the most budgetary holidays 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 stay. Fine sand on the beaches and a gentle entrance to the sea have long been loved by supporters of beach and sea holidays. The coast has a width of about forty meters, and in length it stretches for eight kilometers. In modest hotels, you can rent a small room for $19 per night.
Even more budgetary holidays on the Black Sea can only be 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. Locals often rent out the upper floors of their houses to tourists. Holidays in Kranevo, Balchik, Nessebar, St. 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 cost of the tour includes accommodation, flights, insurance and transfers.
Bulgaria is interesting for many travelers because it offers a budget vacation 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 have a rest in Nessebar, Sofia, Sozopol, Balchik, Plovdiv and Varna. The cost of living in the resorts is reduced as there is no large influx of tourists.
Croatia
Budget holidays at sea abroad can offer Croatia. The cost of a ticket from Moscow to Dubrovnik, Pula or Split in both directions is 13 thousand rubles. In such well-known resort towns, hotel 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, while the institution will be located far from the historical center. Room rates in four-star hotels start at $130.
If small towns, such as Plat and Cavtat, are considered as vacation spots, then you can save a lot. Resort villages offer clear sea, 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 placefor a budget vacation at sea in the summer. The cost of a flight from Moscow to Larnaca in the summer is about 10,600 rubles. Aircraft of the Pobeda airline now fly to Cyprus. Sometimes a flight to a country can be incredibly budget-friendly, especially if you are lucky enough to take advantage of a promotion from one of the airlines. But it is not so easy to save money on living in Cyprus. The most budget rooms in Limassol, Larnaca and Paphos cost at least $33 per night. On average, the cost of rooms in hotels ranges from $40-60.
Food in an inexpensive establishment will cost up to $ 50 per day per person. For those who want to save money, we can recommend buying food in supermarkets. As a budget option, you can rent a studio with a kitchen, then you will have the opportunity to greatly reduce the cost of food.
Greece
A more budget option for a seaside holiday, unlike Cyprus, can be organized in Greece. A flight from Moscow to Athens or Thessaloniki will cost about 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 dollars per day for a double apartment, in Crete - 29 dollars. But in Rhodes you can find cheaper establishments, for $ 17 you will be offered a completely acceptable room.
A budget meal in an inexpensive cafe will cost an average of about $15 a day (dinner $6, lunch $5, and breakfast $4). Average vacation inGreece will cost tourists no less than 250-350 dollars per week.
Turkey
Whatever one may say, but Turkey again leads the list of countries with sea resorts. It is in it that the most budgetary vacation at sea abroad. Many Russians have chosen Turkish resorts and have long felt at home there. Here you can not only comfortably relax on the Black or Mediterranean Sea, but also go shopping, as well as see local beauties and sights. The main advantage of Turkish hotels is excellent animation, good infrastructure and, of course, All Inclusive.
The cost of holidays in Turkey depends on the season, 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 at prices ranging from $1,000 to $1,500. And if you're lucky and manage to find a last-minute vacation, then the most budget vacation at sea in the fall can cost half as much as in the season. Russians prefer Turkish resorts for the opportunity to have a good rest and food, for numerous sights 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 the Russians. Egypt offers tourists good service, warm climate, good infrastructure and plenty of entertainment. All this can be obtained for $250 for a week's vacation.
Sweet sun, Red Sea and all inclusive -this is what tourists seek to get to Egypt for. Do not forget that local attractions are also of great interest - the most ancient architectural monuments: the Sphinx, the pyramids, Luxor. These places are a must-see for every traveler.
Thailand
Another budget option for a seaside holiday is Thailand. This country is no less popular as a beach resort than Egypt and Turkey. The high season in Thailand starts around mid-autumn and ends at the beginning of winter. Therefore, the most budget tours are in May and April.
A ten-day vacation in Thailand will cost 700-800 dollars. Experienced tour operators believe that it is in this country that you can relax the cheapest in 2017. This is due to the fact that in any region of the country you can have a great rest 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 such islands as Koh Chang, Phuket, Phi Phi, Koh Samui, you can rent a room for only 150-200 dollars per month. If you do not consider yourself to be a spoiled person, then you will find a room for $90.
The advantage of a holiday in Thailand is that the products here are incredibly cheap. And because food costs mere pennies. A hundred dollars a month will be enough for food. In any cafe for two dollars you can have a delicious lunch, and lunch in a restaurant will costsix dollars.
Vietnam
Vietnam is an amazingly beautiful place. Here you can find many places, almost untouched by human hand. In recent years, the popularity of Vietnamese resorts has been growing more and more. And despite this, holidays in the country remain as affordable as ever. 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 can generally not deny yourself anything. For a wonderful vacation for a month, it is quite enough to have $400-500 in your pocket (not counting the cost of the flight).
Goa (India)
Goa is also a popular budget destination. Here, with 100 dollars, you can have a great rest and not deny yourself anything, especially if you decide to visit North Goa.
Resorts are very cheap for Europeans, especially away from cities. The cost of a holiday in Goa increases in winter, as the high season begins at this time.
For a budget holiday, it is recommended to purchase a ticket in the off-season, then the tour, together with the flight, can cost from $400. If you prefer 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
Do not forget that Abkhazia can also offer a budget holiday at sea. Since it is located next to Russia, there is no need to spend money onexpensive flight. Many tourists go to Abkhazia because of the opportunity to have an inexpensive vacation on the Black Sea, especially since Russians do not need any additional documents (passports and visas). And the road to the 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 a trip will require from you approximately 5600 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 about 22 thousand rubles for two. With 30 thousand rubles, you can also afford to see the beautiful sights of this amazing region.
Budget vacation at sea in August
August is in the yard, and summer is coming to an end, so many people are eager to grab a piece of sun and warmth on the sunny coast, and therefore they are wondering where to go to the resort at this time.
The most budget vacation can be organized in Abkhazia. No less successful will be a vacation in Croatia. At this time, the weather here is ideal for sea swimming. Resort hotel complexes are not as luxurious as in other countries, but their cost is more acceptable, and therefore Croatia is most suitable for a budget holiday. In Augustthe 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 rest 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 the Canary Islands. 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 to relax due to the heat, but the flow of tourists to them does not weaken. Turkey, Greece, Spain and Cyprus are still popular. Often vacationers prefer to go to more northern areas of resorts: Corfu, Paphos, Rimini, etc.
As for budget resorts on the Black Sea, Abkhazia, Georgia, Bulgaria, Sochi, Adler and settlements on the Sea of Azov are still relevant in August. At this time, prices at domestic resorts are not the most affordable, but you can find acceptable options.
