Holidays in august 2018. Overview of the best tourist destinations

In August, almost all European resorts are dominated by ideal weather for a comfortable stay. It only remains to choose the right place so that it is not crowded, not too hot and at the same time the price / quality ratio is optimal.

Holidays in August at sea

The best thing for a beach holiday is clear weather, a comfortable temperature, and the absence of a gusty wind.

Greece

The country attracts tourists from all over the world with its natural beauty, interesting excursions and delicious cuisine. Travel lovers should choose Crete. And those who prefer a secluded vacation, you need to visit the smaller islands - Corfu, Kos. Greece is also loved by people traveling with families. All thanks to the short flight and mild climate of the country.

Advantages of rest:

• inexpensive and short flight;
• clear sea and picturesque nature;
• wonderful cuisine;
• excellent conditions for relaxing with children;
• many resorts.

Disadvantages of rest:

• registration of the Schengen visa;
• few sandy beaches;
• not always interesting excursion programs.

The cost of tours starts from 32 thousand rubles.

Italy

In August, Italian resorts are especially attractive. For a carefree holiday on the beach, there is everything you need - amusement parks, water parks, sandy beaches. If all this is a little boring, you can visit a guided tour of Florence, Rome or Venice.

Advantages of rest:

• Ideal for family holidays;
• well developed infrastructure;
• varied excursion program;
• wide beaches covered with soft sand;
• mild climate.

Disadvantages of rest:

• high prices;
• language barrier.

The cost of tours starts from 20 thousand rubles.

Tenerife

Water in August in the Tenerife area warms up to maximum values, and the weather reigns clear and comfortable. On the island, tourists will be offered ideal conditions. The nature here is beautiful and diverse. Tenerife is worth a visit just to see a killer whale show.

Advantages of rest:

• beautiful sandy beaches;
• mild climate;
• beautiful nature;
• The world's best water park;
• killer whale show;
• chic excursion program;
• An ideal place to relax with the kids;

Disadvantages of rest:

• the language barrier;
• to some, the water in the ocean may seem cool;
• long flight;
• European prices.

The cost of tours starts from 23 thousand rubles per week trip.

Vacations in August with children

For those planning a vacation with their child, it is always difficult to choose a destination. Travel in August is often associated with the sea. But at the same time, the baby should be fun and comfortable here.

Crimea

August is an ideal month for a trip to the resorts of Crimea. The weather this month on the Crimean peninsula is simply gorgeous. For a quality vacation, there is everything you need - excursions, the presence of attractions, the warm sea, sunny weather, and a healing climate. But for a number of reasons, service in the resorts of Crimea does not always live up to expectations.

Advantages of rest:

• there is no language barrier;
• self-placing is a budget direction;
• mostly stable weather in August;
• mild climate.

Disadvantages of rest:

• very few sandy beaches;
• the level of service is low;
• almost no upscale hotels.

The cost of tours starts from 8 thousand rubles.

Spain

Spanish resorts in August are in demand. By this time, the water in the Balearic Sea warms up well and becomes comfortable for swimming. The price level at the resorts is acceptable, the level of service is European, the climate is very mild, the prices are very reasonable.

Advantages of rest:

• for relaxing with children - ideal conditions;
• wide beaches covered with sand;
• mild climate;
• very interesting excursion program.

Disadvantages of rest:

• the language barrier.

The cost of tours starts from 23 thousand rubles per week trip.

Holidays in August on an all-inclusive basis

When choosing a resort for many, the decisive factor is the availability of an all-inclusive system. However, not every country can offer it.

Turkey

August in Turkey has the best holiday for a beach holiday. Here you can choose a lot of hotels for any budget. Many of them offer the all-inclusive system beloved by our compatriots. The level of service is on top here. The only factor that can upset is the high daytime temperature.

Advantages of rest:

• great beaches;
• good excursion program;
• clear weather;
• a large selection of hotels and hotels;
• budget cost of rest.

Disadvantages of rest:

• in the daytime it is very stuffy and hot;
• in three-star hotels and below not always a satisfactory level of service.

The cost of tours starts from 18 thousand rubles.

Cyprus

In August, the resorts of Cyprus welcome all tourists. Hotel prices, as well as the level of service are high. Many of them operate on an all-inclusive basis.

There are beautiful sandy beaches, a warm sea and beautiful nature.

Advantages of rest:

• fine sand beaches;
• warm sea;
• diverse selection of hotels;
• inexpensive and short flight.

Disadvantages of rest:

• it’s very stuffy and hot.

The cost of tours starts from 41 thousand rubles.

Bulgaria

Bulgaria perfectly combines price / quality indicators, which attracts tourists. This is what you need for a great vacation - reasonable price, sunny weather, quality hotels, warm sea, sandy beaches.

Bulgaria's climate is very similar to Crimea or Sochi. At the resorts, holidaymakers will be offered high-quality 4 and 5 star hotels, which will be all-inclusive, children's animation, a special menu, and quality service will be required.

Advantages of rest:

• short flight time;
• wonderful beaches;
• budget tours;
• sunny and warm weather;
• high level of hotels.

Disadvantages of rest:

• the excursion program may seem weak.

The cost of tours starts from 16 thousand rubles.

Active and sightseeing tourism

August is not a very suitable month for lovers of excursion tourism and walks in historical centers. At this time, high prices for airline tickets, beach resorts are crowded, and the streets are very hot.

It is interesting to spend time, to see many attractions and all this in comfortable conditions is possible in Scandinavia or the Baltic states. In August, cruises on the Baltic Sea are in great demand - there is an opportunity to immediately see Stockholm, Helsinki, Tallinn. You can go on a trip along the big Baltic ring and visit Riga and Vilnius.

Fans of natural attractions should definitely visit the Austrian mountain lakes. The journey is worth starting with the Zell am See-Kaprun area, in which the traveler will be met by a reservoir, fountain shows, a waterfall, many hiking trails, stunning beautiful peaks. From mid-May to the second half of October, summer discounts are available here - for all ski lifts, and sightseeing places in the region provide free access. Payment is only charged for transport and accommodation.

In August, you can have fun at the Spindleruv Mlyn resort in the Czech Republic. This is a very picturesque place. In addition to the natural beauties, tourists can visit the zoo and safari park. After spending about 2 hours on the road, it’s easy to be in Prague, where there are a huge number of exciting and inexpensive excursions.

Exotic countries

Some people like exotic destinations, but August is not a good time to relax in the Caribbean and Asian regions.

In most resorts in the Asian region, the weather in August is unstable. At the end of summer, this part of the planet is subject to rains and monsoons. Good weather this month of the year in the Maldives and Sri Lanka.

The countries of the Caribbean - Cuba, Dominican Republic, Mexico in August in climate resemble Turkey. But only in these countries it is more humid, and there is still a high probability of typhoons. It rains and rains almost every day, and it replaces a very sultry sun.