What a sea in August. The best beach holiday at the end of summer

It's time for vacations, the warmest sea and the sunniest weather, the last month of school holidays and the summer season - August is considered the best time for a beach holiday. But you can gain strength before the beginning of autumn not only in the famous hot resorts of Turkey, Bulgaria and Spain. For skiing in Australia and Chile, August is the time.

See also our recommendations on choosing a vacation in july and in september .

August beach vacation

In Turkey, Bulgaria, Montenegro, Greece, Croatia, Spain, Italy, Portugal, familiar to our tourists - in August in many regions of these countries you can choose a vacation for every taste and budget.

Where not to go in August

Despite the fact that August is considered the most successful month for both beach holidays and excursions, there are a number of countries that, in terms of climatic conditions, are poorly suited for recreation.

Not only the notorious Egypt, where in August there is a 50-degree heat, but also a number of exotic countries do not have a good pastime.

In the Maldives and Seychelles, the weather is unpredictable in August - tropical showers and hurricanes can take you by surprise. The same is true in Thailand, India, Cuba, Mexico and the Dominican Republic.

In the southern regions of Italy, temperatures peak in August, so you should not expose yourself to such extreme acclimatization, and even more so in the absence of air conditioning (and this phenomenon is no exception). Moreover, at this time in the main resort cities there is an unmeasured number of tourists, and the prices for tourist services are "inflated" by the locals several times. A good time to travel to Italy is September. At this time, the best vacation will be on the picturesque Amalfi coast, in Sicily, or Sardinia.

Ski holidays in August: from summer to winter

At a time when tourists get a bronze tan on the golden beaches of Greece and Turkey, swim in the warm sea, and at noon look for coolness in the shade of palm trees, at the other end of the world, in Australia, it is the height of winter. Closest to Melbourne is the Mt. Buller. 77 tracks, several areas for freeriding, a snow park - what else is needed for true riders?

Ski resorts in Australia are among the best in the world in terms of service, infrastructure and entertainment. But there is one significant drawback - prices. And the season ends quickly - at the end of August - beginning of September there is already a minimum of snow on the tracks.

It will be cheaper to go for snow experiences in New Zealand. August is also the season there. One of the largest ski resorts is called Fakapapa. The trails run along the slope of the Ruapehu volcano. The views are incredible, the snow cover is good. The season lasts until early November.

Not only the Southern Hemisphere at this time has excellent conditions for skiing. North American countries also boast decent resorts, where everything is white in August. For example, in Whistler Blackcomb, Canada, on the glacier, you can "blow up" snow with skis and snowboards even in August.

South America and Asia invite you to winter resorts - in August, the ski slopes of Argentina, Chile and Japan have excellent skiing conditions.

A vacation in August seems like a heavenly opportunity to escape from the difficulties and worries straight to the sea and the sun. But, as a rule, the upcoming visa red tape gradually diminishes enthusiasm. Often you simply do not want to waste time on obtaining a visa, or you simply do not have it. In this case, it is worth considering visa-free destinations.

Visa permits are complex and often time-consuming. You cannot count on options with last-minute tours.
Long queues at the embassies when applying for a visa during the holiday season. This means that in order to travel in August, you will have to start applying for a visa several months earlier. And there is a risk of severely disrupting the plans, wasting money if the result of the application is a rejection.
Visa processing involves the collection of a large package of documents, and this is also often associated with many difficulties and bureaucratic delays.
Visa fees. It is impossible to fulfill the desire for a budget travel with the whole family: visa processing will cost a rather tangible amount.

Holidays without a visa

Today, for any citizen of the Russian Federation, there is a fairly wide range of countries where it is great to have a rest without a visa or get it according to a simplified procedure.

When choosing where to fly, you should pay attention to European countries that are not, for example:

Serbia accepts tourists with a passport. up to one month.
Her neighbor with a passport.
, but if you have not only an international passport, but also an invitation from the host, return travel documents or a tourist voucher.
The situation is simpler with.
Turkey, which is considered one of the most popular destinations to this day. In this country, you can not only inexpensively and pleasantly relax, but also enjoy the local flavor to its fullest.

Peculiarities of visiting some visa-free countries

Whichever country the tourist goes to, the necessary document, which must be with him, is a foreign passport. And also there are a number of states with their own peculiarities in tourism legislation.

If you have a desire to go to the sea to Bosnia and Herzegovina, you need to stock up on a tourist voucher or an invitation from the host in advance. In addition, the term of the foreign document should end no earlier than 3 months after returning home. And it is also better to get a medical insurance policy in advance, it may be required when crossing the border.
Anyone who, choosing a vacation abroad, stops their attention in Cyprus, you need to remember that visiting this country without a visa is possible only if the plane lands in Larnaca or Paphos. In other cases, a visa is required, but you can order it online.
If Latvia is considered as a country for recreation, then it should be borne in mind that not all Russians can stay in the state without a visa permit for three months, but only people from the Krasnogorodsky, Pechersky and Pytalovsky districts of the Pskov region.
Norway and Poland also allow visa-free travel for Russian citizens, however, only for two weeks and for those who live no further than 35 kilometers from the border. Only the border region of San Varanger is open to free visits.

Before visiting any foreign country, you need to familiarize yourself in advance with the conditions under which free entry is possible, for example, in many cases, in addition to a passport, return tickets may also be required from a tourist.

Video: where is it better to go on vacation without a visa

Learn from the video:

in which visa-free states you can go on a beach vacation;
travel cost.

Vacation at sea

If the purpose of visiting are countries where it is warm and a beach holiday thrives, then you need to take into account the peculiarities of the location and climatic conditions of one or another of them.

In many exotic and distant countries, August is the hottest month. That is why this can cause some categories of vacationers quite strong discomfort: the temperature there, as a rule, is much higher than in the latitudes we are accustomed to.

Vietnam

August in this country is characterized by hot and humid weather. In the southern part of Vietnam, the rainy season is in full swing, so it is better to go to the northern regions of the country in August, where the number of rainy days does not exceed 3-4.

Prices in August cannot be called high due to the small influx of tourists. The highest rainfall is observed in such resorts as: Vung Tau (24 days a month), Da Lat (22 days), Con Dao (13 days), Sapa (23 days), Phu Quoc (15 days), Halong (15 days), Ho Chi Minh City ( 20 days).

The least rainy days are in regions such as:

Winperl (3 days);
Cam Ranh (6 days);
Nha Trang (3 days);
Fanrang (6 days);
Hue (7 days).

The daytime temperature in Vietnam is between 31 and 33.5 ° C. The warmest sea in August is in regions such as Hue (30 ° C), Hoi An (29.7 ° C), Halong (30 ° C), Thanh Hoa (30.1 ° C), Tuanchau (30 ° C), Danang (29.8 ° C).

The average price of a tour for a week to Vietnam in August starts from 1,800 USD. During the season, it rises to 2000 - 2400 USD.

You will need a visa to stay in the country, but the procedure for obtaining it is very simple and is done right upon arrival.

Egypt

You do not need to do a visa, but you will need to pay $ 20 for a permit to stay in the country.

Israel

In Israel, August is the hottest month of the year. The average air temperature ranges from +30 to + 32 ° C, and the water temperature in the Dead Sea does not drop below + 34 ° C. There is no rain in Israel in August, and the cloud cover ranges from 1% to 5%.

The visa-free regime is valid for 3 months.

Maldives

In August, the weather in the Maldives is very unpredictable. Usually the first half of the month is sunny, and in the second half of August it starts to rain. The average air temperature is + 30 ° С, and the water temperature is + 29 ° С.

The visa is issued upon arrival for $ 10.

Thailand

A very popular destination among domestic tourists. August in this country is the beginning of the rainy season. Most of the precipitation falls in regions such as: Ko Wai (21 rainy days per month), Karon Beach (15 days), Ko Kood (16 days), Ko Chang (20 days), Trat (21 days).

A visa permit is not required when visiting the country, but an important condition is the validity of an international passport for at least another 6 months after returning home.

Sri Lanka

August is characterized by high air humidity. This month, the rains in Sri Lanka are light and fall approximately 10 days a month. The average air temperature is + 28 ° C.

The tourist will first have to register online and deposit an amount of $ 20. After that, he will receive a visa permit, a printout of which must be presented upon arrival.

Cyprus

For Russians, the provision is issued within 24 hours via the Internet, free of charge. You just need to fill out a simple online application. On it, you can stay on the island for up to 90 days.

Table: weather conditions at resorts in Tunisia

	Day temperature	Temperature at night	Cloudiness	Mediterranean Sea water temperature
Bizerte	31.7 ° C	24.9 ° C	4.4%	26.2 ° C
Gabes	34.0 ° C	26.4 ° C	4.3%	29.0 ° C
Gammarth	33.8 ° C	26.4 ° C	4.3%	26.4 ° C
Korba	32.1 ° C	25.0 ° C	4.8%	26.7 ° C
Midoun	32.3 ° C	27.9 ° C	4.3%	28.5 ° C
Skanes	32.8 ° C	26.4 ° C	4.4%	27.0 ° C
Sfax	33.2 ° C	26.5 ° C	4.9%	28.7 ° C
Tabarka	31.6 ° C	23.5 ° C	4.7%	26.4 ° C
Hammamet	32.9 ° C	25.5 ° C	4.9%	26.9 ° C
Houmt Souk	32.3 ° C	27.9 ° C	4.3%	28.5 ° C
Enfidha	33.6 ° C	25.5 ° C	5.0%	26.9 ° C

Indonesia

In August, this country has a "dry" season. The average air temperature does not drop below + 32 ° C. But it should be borne in mind that there are regions and resorts in Indonesia that are characterized by heavy rainfall in August

So, this month it is undesirable to go to rest in Bandung, Batam, Padang and the Gili Islands. There is no rain in such resorts as: Bali, Tanjung Benoa, Trawangan, Tuban, Nusa Dua, Denpansar, Kuta, Legian, Lombok, Sanur and Seminyak.

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Where to relax in August abroad and in Russia? The end of summer is the time of southern European destinations, as well as our resorts in Sochi and Crimea. There are either a lot or a lot of tourists at this time, everyone wants to relax before the start of the school year. Demand generates supply, tour prices are skyrocketing. But last minute deals can also be found if you know where to look for them. Especially if you capture a few days in September and be the holder of a Schengen visa. We tell you about the best and most popular destinations, where it is better to go for a vacation in August 2020.

Turkey

No visa required (you can rest up to 60 days)
Flight from Moscow 3.5 hours
Country "Number One" among Russian tourists

The most popular destination to fly to in August 2020 is, of course,. The hottest month in Turkey is August. It is during this period that the peak of the resort season falls, because the August days in Turkey are the embodiment of sunny, carefree days, a warm gentle sea and a clear cloudless sky. The air temperature increases daily and fluctuates, on average, from +32 to +35 degrees, some days can please with a temperature of +40 degrees. During the day from 12 to 15 o'clock in the sun it becomes unbearably hot, but the rest of the time it is comfortable to rest.

The hottest resorts in Turkey are on the Mediterranean Sea. The coast of the Aegean and Marmara seas will delight you with a more moderate climate, and for lovers of fresh sea air and a little heat, the Black Sea coast is suitable. The most popular resorts in August are located on the Antalya coast: accessible Alanya, covered with greenery and the Kemer mountains, Side with sandy beaches and children's entertainment, luxurious Belek. Slightly less popular: youthful Marmaris, suitable for children Kusadasi and party-friendly Bodrum.

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Bulgaria

You need a visa (costs from 4000 rubles.)
Flight from Moscow 3 hours
Almost like we have on the Black Sea

A popular destination where to relax in August abroad in 2020 is. The air temperature in the resorts reaches +30 degrees. Warm breezes blowing on the Black Sea coast make it easier to endure the August heat. The resorts of Bulgaria are especially popular among tourists with children. It has everything you need for a full and comfortable stay - comfortable sandy beaches, gentle sea, warm weather, comfortable hotels and, one of the most important criteria, is an affordable price. Holidays in Bulgaria vaguely resemble the resorts of the Krasnodar Territory or the Crimean coast, even the language is somewhat similar to ours. The main distinguishing feature of Bulgaria is the 4 and 5 * hotels, which offer an all-inclusive service, a children's animation show and a high level of service.

The most popular resort for tourists with children is Albena, which is a hotel city with gentle wide beaches and developed infrastructure. Sunny Beach is ideal for young people and adult “audience”, where the best hotels with gorgeous beaches, lots of entertainment and all the infrastructure are concentrated. This is the most developed resort in Bulgaria. Another equally popular resort is Golden Sands, where various events and parties are constantly held.

The way to Sozopol, Burgas and Nessebar is open for budget tourists. It is here that the largest number of affordable budget hotels is concentrated. In contrast, they are presented with the city of Elenite with all-inclusive food and high service. A special resort, no less famous in Bulgaria - Pomorie, there are healing mud lakes and springs with mineral water.

All the positive aspects of rest in Bulgaria are diluted by the only negative - the lack of interesting excursion programs. The available tours are more designed for children or inexperienced tourists.

Greece

You need a Schengen visa (the cost of registration is from 6000 rubles.)
Flight from Moscow 4 hours
Cradle of civilization, many attractions, there are cheap tours

Budget destination where to fly in August 2020 -. You need a visa here, so you need to get it at least 12 days before departure. Greece has a large number of resorts and more than 1000 islands. The temperature can reach a limit of +40 degrees. So, Attica meets vacationers with a temperature of + 36 + 38 degrees, so it is better to postpone walks for the evening, when the air temperature drops to +25 degrees. Thessaloniki, like other cities in Macedonia, is more forgiving. Here the maximum air temperature in August is +32 degrees. In the evening, you can breathe in deeply fresh air, because the temperature drops to +19 degrees.

It is better to devote the end of summer to a vacation on the islands, where the air temperature is much lower than on the mainland of Greece. In Crete, the maximum temperature reaches +29, Corfu + 19 + 31, Rhodes + 24 + 30 degrees.

Greece offers tourists natural landscapes, interesting excursions, national cuisine and rich history. For those who are thirsty for travel and want to spend their holidays actively, it is best to go to Crete. For those who like to retire, small islands are suitable, less known to vacationers - Corfu, Kos.

Cyprus

Free pro-visa (issued online)
Flight from Moscow 4 hours
A country with European service, nightlife and delicious cuisine

Montenegro

No visa required (up to 90 days in summer)
Flight from Moscow 3 hours
Many attractions, beautiful nature, mostly pebble beaches

If you are deciding where it is better to go on vacation in August 2020, then it is worth considering. A big plus - you do not need a visa, but the prices for tours are higher than in the "visa" European countries. The southern part has hot resorts and comfortable beaches in August. The air temperature here is comfortable, on average, +30 degrees. A bit cooler in the northern part of the country, where the mountains stretch out.

The best beaches, where there are always a lot of people, are in Becici and Rafailovici, next to which there is Budva, popular among young people, with a lot of entertainment. Tivat is popular for its extensive cultural program and affordable housing, the only drawback is that there are no gentle beaches.

Fans of non-standard, active rest go to the mountainous regions, the best of which are Zabljak and Kolasin.

Spain

Need a Schengen visa
Flight from Moscow 3.5-4 hours
High level of service, a large number of resorts

A very popular destination where to relax in August abroad in 2020 is. The peak of the holiday season in Spain is in August. Despite the high temperature, in August, holidaymakers all arrive and arrive in Spain. The sky is cloudless, the air temperature throughout the country ranges from +24 to +32 degrees, while temperature drops are almost imperceptible.

The most popular among young people and the most expensive resort in Spain during this period is Ibiza. It is the end of summer that is famous all over the world as the period of discos in Ibiza. All party-goers of the world and the most popular DJs come here. But the prices are very high. The cheapest tour costs 150,000-180000 rubles.

Mallorca is an ideal holiday destination for tourists of all ages. For children, there is its own Disneyland. The city of Palma de Mallorca harmoniously combines historical value and modernity, incredible excursions and quiet solitude with nature. European youth comes to Magaluf, this is a miniature copy of Ibiza.

The Canary Islands are popular with vacationers who prefer a temperate climate. Here you will especially appreciate the high service and natural landscapes. Costa del Sol is a resort for those who, first of all, come to swim in the purest water and sunbathe under the rays of the warm sun. Here are the best sandy beaches, 300 kilometers long. Costa Dorada is an ideal resort for young people and families with children. There is an abundance of luxury hotels, parks, discos and children's entertainment. The Costa Brava is renowned for its various activities and options for outdoor activities. Costa Blanca is the most beautiful resort, decorated with greenery and gorgeous beaches that stretch for 200 kilometers. - a destination that is gaining incredible popularity, where you can fly in August 2020. Especially thanks to the opening of the Crimean bridge, which connected the peninsula with the "mainland", the flow of tourists here has increased dramatically. The resorts of the Crimean coast are actively developing and so far offer both "wild rest" and very expensive ones. Average air temperature +30, water +25 degrees. Some of the best beaches, where sand is mixed with pebbles, where there is still not a huge number of tourists, are located in the Tarkhankut region. You can relax and get real pleasure in the area of small villages: Portovoy, Olenevka and Mezhvodnoye. Large resorts with a developed infrastructure, various attractions and comfortable beaches, where there are always a lot of tourists: Yalta, Gurzuf, Alushta, Sudak. Tens of kilometers of sandy beaches, which are rare for the peninsula, stretch out in the vicinity of Feodosia.

The coast of the Azov Sea is also "covered" with popular resorts, the best of which are located in the Bulganak Bay and the Reef Bay. August is the peak of the season for recreation in Crimea, so there is no need to put off “until later” and hope for your luck when choosing a place to live. You will have peace of mind by booking your preferred resort in advance. You should not expect low prices in August in Crimea, hotels and excursion organizers will not reduce prices during the peak season.

We've covered where to go in August abroad in 2020. August is a month of increased demand and inflated prices in resorts. At this time, families with children, young people and all-all-all have a rest. But already from September 1, when schoolchildren from all over the country go to school, most of the tourists leave, and the prices for vacations are immediately reduced.

Summer is a blessed time for which we have been waiting for a whole year. His final month is an opportunity to catch up on June and July. A rainy autumn and a cold winter are ahead, and people are wondering where to go in August to get enough warmth, fruits and impressions. Today, the tourism industry offers many options to leave for the summer for every taste and budget.

Features of the August holiday

This month, you can catch the hot sun on the beach, stock up on vitamin D for future use, fish in Iceland, explore ancient architectural monuments in Egypt or Thailand, sign up for a food tour, or simply combine vacation and shopping. In August, there are many children among vacationers. The tourism industry is attentive to this category of guests. A rare hotel does not have a program for young visitors, special staff and equipped areas.

If vacation in August is a status, a good indicator of personal success. As the proverb says, "in August, summer is skipping towards autumn." And vacationers-travelers are just as briskly ready to catch up with the elusive summer, and the phenomenon “we will not miss the end of the season” is so widespread that it leads to the appearance of serious disadvantages of recreation at this time.

Disadvantages of a hot pore

When planning where to fly to rest in August, you should take into account some circumstances.

High season - sky-high prices

This is a hot time for the travel business. Those who did not go on vacation in June missed the opportunity to save 50-80% on travel. Therefore, we advise tourists with children to choose the first half of the summer, and independent travelers are more correct and cheaper to focus on the beginning of September.

Service is not the same

The congestion of vacationers reduces the level of service. Guests can wait several hours upon check-in or, conversely, they may be asked to vacate the room a little earlier. In restaurants, waiters barely manage to serve a crowded room, and being late for breakfast or lunch threatens with cold dishes. To go to the tennis court or medical procedures, you will have to sign up almost a day in advance.

Crowded beaches

Beach lovers should take into account the August congestion of resort guests on the beach, and this is muddy water, overcrowding, a shortage of free changing cabins and sun loungers. Many children recklessly throw a ball over their heads, throw sand on sunbathing citizens, shout loudly, cry and laugh.

Too hot

Nature does not have bad weather, but it is too hot. In most countries, where Russians are used to having cheap and all-inclusive vacations, this time of year is simply hot. Temperatures outside the window of an air-conditioned room range from 35 ° C to + 45 ° C, jeopardizing a pre-planned local sightseeing program.

Types of August holidays

In 2017, the economic crisis continues and the supply in tourism is still significantly higher than the demand for tours. To stay afloat, travel agencies have to operate in an aggressive competitive environment and expand product varieties so that no potential customer leaves unsatisfied.

Beach resorts

What beaches and where to relax in August? The last month of summer is most comfortable on the beaches of the Mediterranean and Black Seas, but because of the heat, it is better to plan the cultural program in the early morning. We list resorts with a comfortable temperature:

Crimea is a pleasant place on the Black Sea coast due to low humidity and coniferous air on the southern coast.
- the northern islands of Thassos and Corfu.
Cyprus - will be a little cooler only in the resort of Paphos.
Italy is the mainland.

Sophisticated tourists, when asked where it is better to relax in August, definitely recommend Madeira or Tenerife. It makes no sense to make long flights in search of the bright sun and gentle sea on the shores of the Atlantic and Indian Ocean. It's hot there and the rainy season begins.

Tenerife, Spain

Excursion tours

August is a wonderful month for sightseeing. We advise you to give preference to European countries. The best options for a budget vacation are Hungary and its capital Budapest, the Czech Republic and the most beautiful Prague, as well as Slovenia. These directions are the closest ones.

If the choice fell on the northern countries - Finland, Sweden, Holland, Belgium - keep in mind that in the last summer month the air temperature here is no higher than + 18 ° C and it often rains. It makes sense to take windbreakers and sweaters with you, but purchasing them locally is very ruinous. Everything is very expensive in Scandinavia, but here you can safely purchase a cheaper version of the tour - a bus tour. Cool August will make the trip comfortable.

An excursion trip to the sea states - Portugal, Spain, Greece - will allow not only to get acquainted with the local architecture and cultural values, but also to devote time to a possible beach vacation. As a rule, the tour provides for 1-2 days at the seaside. Traditionally, in August, the price of staying in hotels is very high. We recommend staying in hostels where prices are not affected by seasonality.

Portugal, Porto

Exotic travel

For tourists looking for an exotic vacation in August, we definitely recommend the Caribbean countries - Cuba, Venezuela, Mexico, Peru and Brazil. Here you can combine a beach holiday of the last cloudless days before the rainy season with a visit to the numerous monuments of the Mayan, Aztec, Inca and Olmec eras.

China is worth a look this month. The visa-free resort of Hainan is a great place for lovers of ancient national culture. Tradition and state-of-the-art technology for those who crave innovative shocks, Hong Kong has prepared.

Fans of the heritage of Ancient Siam can combine beach joys and excursions only on Koh Samui. This is the only place in Thailand where it doesn't rain in August.

If you are one of those who love winter in summer, welcome to the harsh northern Iceland. At this time, the peak of the tourist season is here. Volcanoes, geysers, canyons and icebergs attract tourists from all over the world. And after the Jokursarlon glacier lagoon appeared in one of the James Bond films, it became another local attraction.

Festivals and Holidays

There is a certain part of tourists who are not interested in a beach holiday or leisurely sightseeing. Apply for them to participate in a thematic event, and it can be inexpensive. International tourism offers holidays and festivals for all tastes.

The most interesting shows in August:

in Edinburgh - at the international performing arts festival;
in Siena, an old Italian town, at the races;
in Bilbao (Spain) - during the Big Week, where bullfights, fairs, dances and circus performances last seven days in a row;
in Peterborough (England) - at the traditional beer festival;
in Berlin - at the "Long Night of Museums" event on 26 August.
In Venice - at the famous Venice Film Festival, this is how the eventful August will end and September will begin.

At the beer festival

In our country, there are also quite interesting events, for example, the reconstruction of the battle on the Borodino field, in which not only domestic historical clubs take part, but also many foreign guests.

On the Volga, in Kostroma, in August is traditionally the festival of fireworks "Silver Boat". Among the teams of pyrotechnics, the winner is determined who presented the most spectacular fire show.

Gastronomic tourism

Gastronomic tourism - a trip with informational purposes in relation to national cuisine. The traveler learns the intricacies of the production and preparation of culinary dishes. Where to go to rest in August for food lovers:

Fish festivals that have become popular all over the world. In Knysna (South Africa), the oyster festival is an event not only for those who love seafood, but also for athletes.
Several holidays are dedicated to onions at once - the August onion fair in Weimar, the Berne onion market and the onion festival in Waltz.
Garlic also did not go unnoticed. The Garlic Music Festival opens in the UK, on the Isle of Wight, and is named IsleofWightGarlicFestival. The festival combines a country fair and 60s happenings. Here you can even taste garlic ice cream and beer of the same name.

Gastronomic tourism is also actively developing in our country. Thus, in August, Minusinsk hosts a festival that has become the city's hallmark - Minusinsk Tomato Day. In the same month, but already in Astrakhan, themed "Signor Tomato" and "Russian Watermelon" are held.

Our country also has its own onion festival - in the Ivanovo region, in the city of Luh, a festival of the same name is being held. Kolomna, whose gardening traditions date back over 600 years, became the birthplace of the Antonovskiye Apples apple festival. And near Ryazan, in the village of Novoselki, it is customary to hold the "Raspberry Festival", the slogan of which has become - "Life is a raspberry!"

Ski vacation

The first days of August-early September are not a reason to give up their favorite pastime for people for whom only mountains are better than mountains. For fans of skiing and snowboarding, there is a place to take their heart out and support their qualifications.

Traditionally, it is believed that at this time the most upscale ski holidays are offered by the resorts of the southern hemisphere, because June, July and August are winter months there.

New Zealand awaits fans of winter sports in the South and North Islands. At the end of May, the temperature drops below zero, at the same time snowmaking begins to work. The cannons allow the season to be extended until the end of October. Only here you can ride on the slopes overlooking the Pacific Ocean, and instead of crows and sparrows you can admire alpine parrots and kea. The resorts are equipped with modern lifts and have slopes for advanced and expert levels. Local guides will show you the places for those who prefer freeriding.

The main ski slopes in Australia are located in the state of Victoria. The season starts on the second Saturday of June, however, in 2017 Australia has a warm and little snowy winter, so skiers recommend gathering on local slopes in July-August. In such cases, snow cannons come to the rescue of nature, with their help skiers can enjoy the slopes until the end of November.

Argentina opened the season in mid-June thanks to an early and snowy winter in 2017. In South Africa, Lesotho and Chile in August-September is the height of the ski season.

August vacation with children

It is at the end of summer that parents attach particular importance to the improvement of their children before the next school year. Today, all resorts and hotels are guided by the presence of young guests, creating the maximum comfort and entertainment for both one-year-old and a teenager. When choosing a travel route, you should focus on three individual indicators:

age - for those who are younger, the main interest will be the sea and sand, the older ones prefer excursions, amusement parks and zoos;
character - every child from early childhood is a personality, therefore, his interests and wishes should be taken into account when setting priorities for rest;
state of health - many resorts specialize in the treatment of certain diseases or simply in the intensive recovery of children with low immunity.

The beaches of Bulgaria, Turkey, Spain will gladly accept tourists with children. There are also educational tours, for example, to the medieval castles of the Loire in France. If parental leave was not in August, summer health camps will come to the rescue. In order for the child to spend time with benefit, you can purchase a ticket to a sports or linguistic camp.

Rest places in Russia

Many Russians prefer the recreational resources of their homeland to overseas countries like Turkey, Tunisia, Vietnam, Thailand and Egypt. Russia is so vast and diverse that a lifetime is not enough to get to know its best corners.

Crimea

Even in the ever-memorable Soviet times, Crimea was an all-Union health resort, and now, when it is ours, these regalia can be safely returned to it. Here it is safe and simply fabulous - diverse nature: from the Kerch steppes with fields of agricultural firms growing roses for perfumery production, to the South Coast of Crimea with its palaces of members of the royal family, relict forests and cypresses.

But at the end of summer in Crimea, there are also disadvantages:

It is very hot, especially in the first half of the month, + 35-38оС.
Expensive. Until the bridge across the Kerch Strait is open, everything is delivered by ferries, from food to fuel. This constitutes an additional mark-up.
Overpopulated. The Crimean beaches are crowded in August.

But there are waterfalls, dry air filled with a healing coniferous aroma, curative mud, wondrous beauty of the coast, Aivazovsky Park, the unique Nikitsky Botanical Garden, famous wineries, caves, canyons, bays and mountains. In addition, the symbols of Crimea are the Swallow's Nest Palace, the city of heroic glory Sevastopol, sung by the poets of Bakhchisarai, the mountain church of Foros and the white-winged Yalta.

Krasnodar region

Continuing the tradition of recalling the Soviet resort epic, we will quote a popular expression: "If there is a paradise in the world, this is the Krasnodar Territory." In terms of tourism, the region is better developed than other resort places in Russia. There are options for any budget - from unassuming for those who came here for the sun and sea, to VIP, which is the focus of 5-star hotels - Adler, Sochi's Rosa Khutor, elite nightclubs, restaurants and ocean-going yachts.

In terms of the level of service in the Krasnodar Territory, we have already caught up with Europe, and in terms of the August cost of living and entertainment, we generally surpassed it, and the resorts of Asia, the Indian coast and the Caribbean, taking into account the cost of the flight overseas.

The disadvantages of recreation during this period are the same as in Crimea: high season dictates high prices, too many people on the beaches and it is very hot. But you can focus on sanatorium recovery - there are hundreds of hospitals, boarding houses and health resorts.

For those who have respiratory problems, it is recommended to rest not on the Black Sea, where the August heat is accompanied by high humidity and heavy rainfall, but in the Azov region, where it is dry, and in the daytime there are breezes that bring illuminating air saturated with sea salt ions and iodine.

Abkhazia

The political map of the world informs that Abkhazia is not part of the Russian Federation, so why did we include it in the rating of the most popular domestic resorts? The point is the true hospitality of the Caucasus, feelings of spiritual closeness and brotherhood of our peoples. What do Abkhazia and the French Riviera have in common? This is the same latitude and the same high air temperature in August, + 30 ° C - the usual thermometer readings. The situation is complicated by high humidity - on average, 80%.

Gagra

Tourists who have chosen Gagra as their final destination should take into account the peculiarity of the resort's location - the minimum air circulation. Being here will seem comfortable only for those who love the tropics.

For coolness in Abkhazia, you should go to the mountains, not forgetting to take raincoats with you, because tropical showers at such an altitude above sea level are common. You have not seen Abkhazia if:

did not dine at the Gagripsh restaurant, where the national food is simply incomparable;
did not visit the magnificent example of landscape design opposite this catering establishment - the park of the Prince of Oldenburg;
did not climb the Mamzishkh mountain on horseback to observe a panoramic view of Pitsunda and Gagra.

Nevertheless, two significant drawbacks should be taken into account - the level of service as a whole is noticeably lower than similar offers in the resorts of the Krasnodar Territory and Crimea and the high crime rate.

More places worth visiting in Russia

In August, it is best to combine rest with health improvement, for example, at the resorts of the Caucasian Mineral Waters. The effectiveness of healing mud, unique mineral springs and magnificent air has been proven for many centuries. Lovers of cruises this month can go on a trip along the Volga or give preference to the Black Sea, visiting the ports of the Crimea and Krasnodar Territory on a snow-white liner.

Kamchatka

For those avoiding the heat, this is the best month to explore Kamchatka - a land of geysers, volcanoes, bears and majestic nature. Karelia is waiting for fishermen and those who love thoughtful rest on the shores of lakes covered with dense coniferous forests, kayaking, ancient temples of Valaam and just a magnificent season of wild berries and mushrooms.

Without a doubt, the price tag for rest and tourist service at this time is inhumane - almost twice as expensive as compared to the same July. Nevertheless, even in the midst of the season, there are last minute deals and finally automobile and wild tourism, providing for a settlement in the private sector. Good August to you!