The best places for tourism. Leading resorts for cheap holidays
We studied guidebooks, forums, bloggers' reports, booking systems, sites with food prices and selected the most affordable countries for vacation. For each, we calculated a budget for two per day and converted it into dollars. This is the average amount for a couple of travelers who live in the same room, do not like to spend too much and stick to the golden mean in everything. After all, everyone understands differently by comfort: for some, a bed in a hostel is enough, for others, they will still choose among five-star hotels. Therefore, we did not take into account luxury hotels and restaurants, but found out how much it costs to have a meal in ordinary local cafes and stay in guesthouses, mini-hotels or Airbnb apartments.
In some countries, expenses can easily be cut by one and a half to two times if you use public transport, eat in non-tourist places and look for hotels according to the principle “we just need to spend the night.” For India and Indonesia, for example, we recommend a daily budget of $40–$50, but you can travel to these countries as a couple for $20 per day.
Faktrum publishes a very useful article from the Skyscanner blog that will help you plan your vacation profitably.
Cheap countries without visa
Armenia
Approximate prices:
You can have a hearty and cheap meal in Armenia at every step: khachapuri in Yerevan costs up to 500 drams ($1), lamaj (flatbread with spicy meat filling) costs up to $1.7, and crayfish kebab near Lake Sevan costs about $3. The average bill in a simple cafe is $3–4, and for dinner for two in a tourist restaurant you will pay $7–30.
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In the capital of Armenia there are inexpensive hotels with double rooms for $25–30. If you like the comfort of home on vacation, rent a nice studio in a quiet area for $20 or an apartment in the city center on Airbnb for $30–40 per night. Outside the capital, prices are slightly lower. In Armenia, as in Georgia, a stranger can invite you for coffee, dinner or even overnight. Agree: this is not fraud, but hospitality.
Standard route:
Yerevan and surroundings; Lake Sevan; Vanadzor and Lori Gorge; monastery Khor Virap with views of Ararat; Vorotan Valley and Tatev Monastery.
Visa:
You can enter Armenia without a visa for up to 180 days during the year. If you want more, find out how to apply for an Armenian visa.
Georgia
Approximate prices:
There is no street food as such in Georgia. The only thing you can grab on the go is fresh khachapuri or lobiani, which are sold on every corner for 2-3 lari ($1). Lunch at the cafe will cost $6, and for a generous dinner with wine you can pay from $8. An intermediate option is khinkali: you won’t have to look for them for long; one piece costs 60–70 tetri ($0.25–0.30). A dozen khinkali with salad and a glass of beer (for everything - $4) is enough to fill you up for the whole day.
A modest double room in Tbilisi and Batumi costs from $40 per night. It will cost $10 less to rent an apartment in a pleasant area near the center of the capital. In seaside Batumi, you can rent a small apartment in the private sector in 2016 for $20–25. Prices here are tightly tied to the season: an apartment by the sea with a fresh renovation and all amenities costs about $40 per day in mid-summer. In less touristy places you can easily find guest houses with rooms for $15–$30.
Standard route:
Tbilisi; Mtskheta and the Georgian Military Road; cave city in Vardzia; Sighnaghi and Kakheti; Svaneti; Batumi and Black Sea coast. If time permits, you can take a one-way ticket to Georgia, travel further overland to Armenia or Turkey, and fly home from there.
Visa:
Russian citizens can spend a whole year in Georgia without a visa.
Abkhazia
Daily budget for two: $65–75
Approximate prices:
A skewer of aromatic chicken kebab in Abkhazia costs about 200 rubles ($2.7), a cheburek with cheese and meat costs 70 rubles ($1). Lunch at a cafe by the sea will cost $5–12 for two, and a hearty dinner at an Apatskhe (national cuisine restaurant) will cost $9.5–13.5. For a one and a half liter bottle of homemade Abkhaz wine you will pay about $2.7.
On Airbnb, you can rent a room in a house by the sea in Sukhumi for $10 per day, and an apartment in the city center for $37 per day. If you dare to look for housing locally, it may turn out even cheaper: a room in a private house in Gagra can be rented for $9, and near Pitsunda there are options for $8 for two. A room in a good seaside hotel in Abkhazia costs $20–33 per night.
Standard route:
Botanical Garden, Kelasur Wall and the ruins of Bagrat Castle in Sukhumi; monastery and underground karst cave in New Athos; beaches of Gudauta, Pitsunda and Gagra; reserve near Lake Ritsa.
Visa:
To enter Abkhazia, Russians do not need either a visa or a foreign passport - an ordinary one is enough. Fly to Adler - from there it is only 10 km to the Abkhaz border, which runs along the Psou River.
Laos
Daily budget for two: $55–65
Approximate prices:
Lunch in street cafes costs from 12 to 50 thousand kip ($1.5–6), in a tourist cafe or restaurant - 50–100 thousand ($6–12). On average, a simple double room will cost about $12 per night. In the village of Vang Vieng, you can bargain on the spot and stay for that amount in a room with a wonderful view of the mountains. But in the capital, Vientiane, it is cheaper to book a hotel in advance: you can rent a cozy room for $15–17.
Almost all the attractions of Laos are paid, although they are very cheap: for example, entrance to the Paku caves will cost $2.5. These Buddhist caves can be reached by boat on the Mekong - you will pay $8 for a round trip and a stop at the “whiskey village”. Renting a motorbike with a manual transmission for the whole day in Laos costs about 70,000 kip - for $9 you are completely free to move around the country.
Standard route:
Vientiane; Luang Prabang; trekking in the Bocau National Park and/or rafting along the picturesque U River; Pakse and waterfalls of the Bolaven plateau; cruise along the Mekong south to Si Phan Don or to the 4000 Islands. You can continue your adventures in Cambodia or, if you move to reverse direction, in Thailand.
Visa:
If you are traveling to Laos for less than 15 days, you do not need a visa. The only requirement is that the passport must be valid for 6 months from the date of entry.
Indonesia
Daily budget for two: $40–$50
Approximate prices:
Street food in Indonesia costs pennies: nasi goreng or mi goreng (fried rice or noodles) will cost no more than $1.5–2. You can have breakfast and lunch in local cafes for $2.5–4.5, and a hearty dinner costs $5–8 depending on the level of the establishment. You can rent a decent guesthouse room in Sumatra for $10, in Java for $10–15, and in Bali for $15–20. Traveling between the islands is also cheap - ferry travel costs about $3.
Standard route:
Since you have flown 9,000 km, spending your entire vacation in Bali, no matter how beautiful it may be, means depriving yourself of many impressions. There are 17,000 islands to choose from, from tiny paradises like Gili to Sumatra the size of Spain. Don't miss Borobudur and Mount Bromo in Java, visit Lake Toba or go on a jungle trek in Borneo.
Visa:
Citizens of the Russian Federation can enter Indonesia without a visa for 30 days through international airports Jakarta, Surabaya, Medan, Denpasar, Batam Island, as well as four sea ports. At other border points, Russians can obtain a visa on arrival for a period of 30 days.
Vietnam
Daily budget for two: $45–$55
Approximate prices:
Banh mi sandwiches in Vietnam are sold at every turn for 10–15 thousand dong ($0.5–0.7), and juices cost the same in fruit shops. For a bowl of pho soup in a cafe, pay 1–2 $, and for 0.5 liters of homemade bia hoi beer - 1 $. In local eateries they offer food for pennies: two servings of fish or chicken fried in ginger sauce, with a plate of rice and a bowl of soup - $2. In a presentable restaurant these amounts are multiplied by 2–3. A hearty seafood dinner at a tourist establishment with Vietnamese cuisine will cost $12–20. If you miss European dishes, pizza for $5 will save you. You can eat a burger, fries and soda at fast food Lotteria for $3. Imported alcohol in Vietnamese stores is no more expensive than in duty-free, and a bottle of local rum can be bought for $3-4.
You can rent a double room in a Hanoi hotel for $11–15; in the village of Mui Ne, prices start at $10 for a bungalow with a shower and air conditioning right next to the sea, and in Nha Trang you can still rent a nice room with amenities for $6–10. Service in Vietnamese hotels is excellent, regardless of star rating. Breakfast is included in the price nine times out of ten.
Standard route:
Hanoi; Ha Long Bay; Museum of Cham Sculpture in Da Nang; Nha Trang; Mui Ne village; Dalat; Hoi An Museum City; Phu Quoc Island off the coast of Cambodia.
Visa:
Citizens of the Russian Federation can vacation in Vietnam without a visa for up to 15 days.
Serbia
Daily budget for two: $70–80
Approximate prices:
Serbian analogues of fast food - cheese pie gibanica, spicy sausages cevapcici, pljeskavica (cutlets with a side dish or in a bun) - cost no more than 200 dinars ($2). Moreover, to fill up, one splash of water is enough. You can have lunch for two in a decent restaurant for $7–9.
A simple double room in Belgrade hotels costs about $30 per day. For $16 you can rent a room in a hostel, and for $25–35 you can rent an apartment in the center.
Standard route:
Belgrade; Novi Sad; Smederevo; national parks Tara or Fruska Gora; Bajina Basta or other towns along the picturesque Drina River; Drvengrad is an ethnic village from the films of Kusturica. You can go to even cheaper Macedonia.
Visa:
To travel to Serbia, Russian citizens do not need a visa if the trip is within 30 days.
Montenegro
Daily budget for two: $80–90
Approximate prices:
Montenegrins' favorite national fast food is burek (a round pie or tubes filled with vegetables, cheese or meat) - sold for $1 in bakeries and on the beaches. A generous portion of cevapchichi with potatoes and pita bread costs $5–9 and is enough for two. It's even cheaper to have a meal at Mesar. These butcher shops sell semi-finished products, but you can ask for the same cevapchici to be fried on the spot - this is called “made on Rostile”. You can have a thorough breakfast in a Montenegrin cafe for two for $7–10, and a three-course restaurant dinner will cost $25–30. If you move literally 500 meters away from coastal establishments, you can save up to 50%.
The most expensive city in terms of housing is Budva: during peak season, simple one-room apartments by the sea are rented for $35–45 per day. But in Budva, even in summer, you can rent a neat guesthouse room or a small studio for $20 if you book in advance. In winter in Montenegro, prices for hotels and apartments fall by almost half.
Standard route:
Podgorica; resorts of the Bay of Kotor (Kotor, Perast, Risan, Koštanica, Tivat, Herceg Novi); resorts of the Adriatic coast (Budva, Becici, Rafailovici, Sveti Stefan, Petrovac, Bar); Ostrog Monastery; national parks Lovcen and Durmitor with the Tara River canyon.
Visa:
Citizens of the Russian Federation can stay in Montenegro without a visa for 30 consecutive days.
Cheap countries with visa on arrival or online
India
Daily budget for two: $40–$45
Approximate prices:
Street food in India costs practically nothing: a serving of vegetarian thali (rice, stewed vegetables, lentils and flatbread) will cost 50 rupees ($0.8), and you can have a hearty lunch at a local eatery for 150 rupees ($2.3). The average bill in tourist restaurants is $3–6.
The situation with housing is similar: almost everywhere for 5–8 $ you will get a set of a bed, walls and roof, for 10–15 $ you will get a decent room with air conditioning. In Mumbai, Goa and Kerala, prices during the peak season - from December to February - increase 2-3 times. You can rent a scooter for a day for 200–250 rupees ($3–4). If you are traveling for a long time, it is better to rent a scooter for a week or a month - it will be even cheaper, about 150 rupees per day, and you will also be able to see neighboring states.
Standard route:
Delhi; Agra; a circle through the cities and villages of Rajasthan or a trip through the foothills of the Himalayas in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand; and further - according to interests: either to Varanasi and Nepal, or to the south, to Mumbai and Goa or to Kerala. If time permits, visit Punjab (Amritsar), Kashmir and Ladakh.
Visa:
If you are entering India through Chennai, Delhi, Goa, Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata, Cochin, Hyderabad and Trivandrum airports, you can apply for your visa online.
Nepal
Daily budget for two: on a track in the mountains - about $40; in the rest of the country - $45–50.
Approximate prices:
In Nepal, you can have a hearty lunch for two at a street eatery for 400–500 rupees ($4–5). In tourist cafes prices are 2-3 times higher; lunch for two will cost closer to $15.
You can rent a double room in a cheap guesthouse with a shower and toilet on the floor for $5–8 per day. For $15–20 you can stay in a decent hotel in Kathmandu. The average cost of a small comfortable room for two in Nagarkot is from $15 per night, and in Pokhara - from $10.
Standard route:
Kathmandu and surrounding areas (Bhaktapur, Nagarkot); several days in the Chitwan Nature Reserve; Lumbini; Pokhara and mountain trekking - to Everest, Annapurna, Manaslu, etc.
Visa:
A Nepalese visa can be obtained both at the Embassy in Moscow and at the airport upon arrival. Simply fill out the online form 15 days before your trip and present it at the border.
Cambodia
Daily budget for two: $70–80
Approximate prices:
You can buy a fried spider, a kilogram of mango or a bunch of bananas for $1 in Cambodia. Two servings of baked mussels with salad will cost $6. A hearty dinner with pork steak, potatoes and vegetables costs the same, and for a huge pizza for two in a regular cafe you will pay about $5. A glass of local beer in seaside bars costs $0.5, a jug will cost $2. You will spend more on spiritual food in Cambodia than on regular food: a ticket to Angkor for 1 day - $20, for 3 days - $40, for a week - $60. For the climb above Angkor Wat on yellow hot-air balloon pay 20$.
A room with a double bed, air conditioning and shower in a guesthouse in the resort of Sihanoukville can be rented for $12–15 per day, and comfortable hotel rooms in Phnom Penh cost $15–20 per night. Khmers do not like to bargain; it is better to book accommodation in advance.
Standard route:
Siem Reap and temple complex Angkor; Lake Toplesap with floating villages, beaches of Sihanoukville (Ochheuteal-Serendipity, Otres); Koh Rong island; national park Phnom Bokor; Phnom Penh.
Visa:
You can obtain a visa to Cambodia immediately upon arrival or in advance via the Internet.
Sri Lanka
Daily budget for two: $60–70
Approximate prices:
Food in Sri Lanka is similar to South Indian food in both taste and prices. Roti (spring rolls) cost from 40 Sri Lankan rupees ($0.28) for a vegetarian option to 120 rupees ($0.8) for a triangle with chicken and cheese. For a bunch of bananas you will pay $0.14, for a drinking coconut - $0.25, for a kilogram of papaya - $0.42. King prawns at the Hikkaduwa market sell for $7/kg, and buy a 0.75-liter bottle of red rum for $10. Kottu (something like a shredded hamburger) costs $1.5–2 in non-tourist cafes. Two servings of seafood dinner, rice with curry, salad and beer in a restaurant will cost $7–10.
average price for a room with hot water and a fan in a guesthouse - $14–20 per day. In party places like Mirissa and Unawatuna on south coast prices are higher - lower New Year and until March, locals rent housing for $28–$55 per night. Prices for double rooms in Colombo hotels start from $25, and you can spend the night in a hostel for $16. If you plan to stay in Sri Lanka for a long time, it is wiser to rent a house or apartment for $330 per month (including utilities) on the spot.
Standard route:
Colombo; Pinnawela Elephant Nursery; Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy, Lion Rock in Sigiriya, other Buddhist sites in Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa; tea plantations of Nuwara Eliya; national reserve in the Sinharaja forest.
Visa:
There are three ways to obtain a visa to Sri Lanka - at the Embassy in Moscow, upon arrival at the airport or online.
Cheap visa countries
Romania
Daily budget for two: $80–90
Approximate prices:
You won't find street food in the Asian sense of the term in Romania. You can have lunch in a cheap cafe or fast food for about 10–30 lei ($2.5–7). A hearty lunch in restaurants in Brasov and Sighisoara will cost $12–14. Dinner at a highly advertised establishment in Bucharest will cost 100 lei ($24).
On average across the country, a simple double room in a guesthouse or two-star hotel costs $20–30. You can rent an apartment in the heart of Bucharest for $30–40 per day; in Brasov, aim for $35–45.
Standard route:
Bucharest; Danube Delta; Mamaia and other Black Sea resorts; Peles and Bran castles (“Dracula’s castle”); medieval Brasov; Transylvanian towns of Sighisoara and Sibiu. If you travel by car, do not miss the beautiful Transfagarasan mountain road.
Visa:
Romania is a member of the European Union, but has not signed the Schengen Agreement. WITH national visa You can not only travel around the country, but also go to Bulgaria, Croatia and Cyprus. If you already have a long-term entry permit to these countries or a multiple-entry Schengen visa, obtain separate visa for Romania it will not be necessary. In other cases, you need to apply for a Romanian visa.
Hungary
Daily budget for two: $85–95
Approximate prices:
The famous Hungarian goulash costs from 950 forints ($3.3). You can have a snack for two in an inexpensive cafe for $10, and a thorough dinner in a restaurant for $28. An impressive pizza will cost $5, and a cup of coffee with a delicate cake in Hungarian csukrázdy (pastry shops) is priced at only $2.5.
Cozy apartments in the very center of Budapest on Airbnb cost from $35–45 per night; in guesthouses on the outskirts you can live in comfortable rooms for $25. Apartments near Lake Balaton will cost another $5 less.
Standard route:
Budapest with its baths; Medveotthon Bear Park in Véresegyháza; ethno-museum under open air Skansen near the town of Szentendre; ancient Székesfehérvár; Pannonhalma Abbey; Lake Balaton and 10 more ideas for short trips from Budapest.
Visa:
To enter Hungary you need a Schengen visa.
Bulgaria
Daily budget for two: $80–90
Approximate prices:
A cup of coffee in Bulgaria costs from 0.8 to 1.5 levs ($0.5–0.8), a plate of soup (pileshka - chicken or trampota - with meatballs) - about 1 $, and Shopska salad - 2-3 $ . You can have breakfast in the Sofia cafe for $10 for two. A three-course dinner with drinks in a good metropolitan restaurant will cost about $20–22.
A double room in guesthouses in the city center costs from $16 per night. For $18 you can rent a room with a shower, air conditioning and a refrigerator in Kosharitsa and Ravda. Studio in a three-star aparthotel in a resort sunny Beach costs about $26. Through Airbnb you can rent an excellent apartment by the sea with a pool in the yard for $25–35.
Standard route:
The most bright places in Bulgaria: Sofia and Mount Vitosha; Koprivshtitsa; Plovdiv and Perperikon; Valley of Roses; Rila Monastery and the Seven Lakes; Nessebar; tiny Melnik; beaches of Sunny Beach.
Visa:
Bulgaria is not part of the Schengen zone, but you can enter this country with a double or multiple Schengen visa. You can also visit Bulgaria if your passport contains valid multiple-entry visas from Romania, Croatia or Cyprus. In other cases, you need to obtain a Bulgarian visa.
There is no country in the world that is not of tourist interest. Exclusive historical and archaeological sites, luggage cultural heritage, ecological beauties are found in each. Unfortunately, visiting many of them seriously impacts the wallets of tourists. However, there is a list of world tourism leaders for inexpensive holidays, including countries with entertainment, marine, environmental and cultural destinations.
- Europe
- Russia
- South America
- Near East
Three inexpensive and beautiful European countries
Europe is very heterogeneous in terms of prices within different countries included in it. For example, in Finland, which is close to Russia, food prices are much higher than in the distant Netherlands, and therefore it is impossible to calculate a vacation budget based on distance.
The top three low-cost countries in Europe are:
- Croatia
- Poland
- Romania
Croatia
One of the most reasonably priced countries, gaining tourist popularity due to its location on the Adriatic coast and surrounded by chains of islands, holidays on which are little different from holidays on oceanic atolls: the same bright seascapes, the same snow-white sands, exotic nature. Yachting is developing rapidly on the beaches of Croatia: it is the main entertainment area.
Added to this is a daily varied menu of spicy and spicy seafood dishes and local wine, famous for its softness and flavor palette.
It is customary to visit Croatia at the height of the summer heat, starting in June, and in early autumn, until October. But prices for accommodation, food and entertainment in the next season - October-November - will drop by half. At this time, you won’t always be able to swim, but going on a yacht and spending time in the lap of exotic nature will be quite cheap.
Flight: from 13,000 rub.
Accommodation: from 1400 rub.
Poland
This is a country in which the Middle Ages have remained intact in many places. When traveling to Poland, get ready for the fact that almost every resort will offer you an overview of the perfectly preserved knight's castle or the ruins of historically significant fortifications of the 12-14th centuries.
Most resort towns in Poland are ancient cities with atmospheric architecture, beautiful churches, picturesque landscapes. Lakes framed by forests and parks create lyrical pictures that are pleasant for tourists tired of the bustle of big cities. offers cultural and ecological tourism with hospitality and affordable accommodation and food. The climate of Poland allows you to admire it at any time of the year.
Flight: 8,400 rub.
Accommodation: from 1400 rub.
Day stay for two: from 5600 rub.
Romania
The leader in the list of the most inexpensive countries in Europe, and at the same time provides a variety of vacation destinations. For curious tourists - a country of fortresses and castles of the 14th-16th centuries. (among them the castle of the famous vampire Dracula!). For active tourists there will be ski slopes and mountaineering routes, for lovers of sea holidays - the Black Sea coast.
Romania is a very wooded country, it charms with its pristineness, interspersed with modern and very cozy cities.
The climate of Romania is similar to Russia, with the difference that in winter it is rarely colder than fifteen degrees below zero. But summers here are not very hot: on average, up to twenty-five degrees Celsius.
Ski season: winter, from mid-December until the snow melts (usually the end of April). Holidays on the Black Sea last a little more than two months: from June to mid-August.
Flight: 10,500 rub.
Accommodation: 1750 – 2100 rub.
Day stay for two: from 4900 rub.
Asia: exotic things you can afford
One of the well-known inexpensive Asian destinations is Thailand, and relatively recently two more exotic beautiful countries have entered the world of widespread tourism: Cambodia and Vietnam.
Countries actively developing tourist destination, always have inexpensive prices and very attentive service. This is how they earn their reputation.
Thailand
Many tourists have fallen in love with this extremely friendly, inexpensive country. Violet and turquoise lagoons of long beaches, stone steles as if dropped from the sky by giants, colorful outfits of local residents - we have seen all this at least once in photographs, and all this is quite accessible to see in reality.
The main shrines of Thailand are the White Temple, as if carved from ivory, and more than thirty thousand Buddhist temples, carved, colored, inlaid.
The islands of Thailand are kept clean and fresh, and the underwater world is fascinating. Local kitchen is divided into two directions: Japanese-Chinese (you won’t see such huge rolls anywhere else) and local spicy cuisine, sometimes even too exotic.
Visit Thailand from late November to February - this is the tropical season, ideal for beach holiday, and the hot season that follows, from mid-March to May. At this time, the temperature rises significantly, up to 37 degrees. The rainy season (June-October) is interesting in its own way, but there is a risk of spending your entire vacation at the hotel looking at the rain.
Flight: from 20,000 rub.
Accommodation: 1000 rub.
Cambodia
Thailand's small neighbor, Cambodia has finally dealt with the revolutionary upheavals and has begun to develop as a tourist country.
Surprisingly, Cambodia offers lower prices than Thailand and higher level of service. The beauty of the country is unique: twenty-two national parks attract eco-tourists. Blooming jungles, rare plants, and the lushness of the tropical forest coexist with beach areas on the shores of a very clean ocean.
Little Cambodia has the largest religious building in the world - the Angkor Wat temple is the main attraction of the country. The climate and recommendations for visiting Cambodia are the same as the climate and recommendations for visiting Thailand.
Flight: from 33,000 rub. (Siem Reap)
Accommodation: 1000 rub.
Day stay for two: from 4500 rub.
Vietnam
The popularity of Vietnam is becoming attractive for those who are willing to spend money on air tickets in order to then establish a financial balance through cheap accommodation and food.
The culture of Vietnam, long hidden from the eyes of Europeans, developed separately and is therefore so attractive to those eager to get acquainted with the unknown. Temples of rare beauty, excursions to the habitats of small ethnic groups of Vietnam, hiking and cycling through forested mountains: Vietnam invites not a tourist, but a guest.
He generously shares his rich views, gives relaxation on beaches stretching almost three thousand kilometers, and willingly introduces exoticism and Asian mystique into his mysterious world.
Vietnam also has the cheapest pearls in the world, the most unusual cuisine and very friendly local people.
From December to April, you can exchange the chill of the Russian winter for the delightfully warm breeze of the Vietnamese coasts. At this time, prices in the country are slightly higher than in the subsequent season, which lasts from May to October. This is the rainy season, but prices drop so noticeably that tourists are little bothered by the rain. They buy multi-colored Vietnamese umbrellas with fringes and go for an impression!
Flight: from 27,000 rub. (Ho Chi Minh City)
Accommodation: from 1000 rub.
Day stay for two: from 4500 rub.
Russia: such a familiar stranger
Holidays for the most active travelers. Karelia provides many tourist centers, and the tourist centers vying with each other to please tourists, offering fishing, hunting, kayaking, hiking in the forest and mountains.
The nature of Karelia is poorly described in words: it is not only unique, it does not even have a pale resemblance to itself. Northern coniferous forests frame turbulent mountain rivers in lace frames, multi-colored rocks are reflected in the waters of lakes, sunsets and sunrises paint the world in all shades of gold.
A particularly revered place in Karelia is Kizhi Island, quiet and quiet place with preserved wooden buildings and wonderful temples with hand-carved carvings, one of which has as many as twenty-two domes.
The island preserves the memory of the original culture of the Karelian peoples and woodcarvers.
For a good rest, it is better to choose August - this is the month when the annoying midge disappears, and the beauty of Karelia is fully revealed. Fans of winter hunting and ice fishing can safely go in winter - it is very beautiful and cold in the Russian way, no annoying slush.
Road: from 1700 rub. (Reserved seat Moscow – Petrazovodsk)
Accommodation: from 600 rub. (private sector)
Weekly accommodation for one + travel: 12,000 rubles, if you feed yourself.
Seliger
Seliger is a long chain of lakes, traces left by a glacier that once passed here.
The transparency and purity of the water, the environmental friendliness of Seliger attract tourists with children to recreation centers, of which there are many built on the banks. Pleasant entertainment on the water is offered: fishing and boating, kite and windsurfing and simply relaxing in nature, necessary for modern city residents.
On Seliger, people often visit the Nilova Pustyn Monastery. The monastery was founded in the 16th century on the site where the holy hermit Nile, revered in Orthodoxy, reposed. Many stories are associated with him about miracles of humility and signs from above that surrounded the pious elder.
The monastic monastery is a place of pilgrimage.
Seliger is visited in the warm months, from May to mid-September. In winter, the lakes are a bit boring, although tourist centers offer New Year and Christmas holidays with festive entertainment.
Road: bus Moscow – Ostashkov from Tushino bus station. 7 hours travel, cost 781 rubles.
Then take a bus from Ostashkov to Berezovy Ryad or Svapusche. Cost 126 rub.
Accommodation: from 800 rub. (private sector)
Weekly accommodation for one + travel: 10,000 rubles, if you feed yourself.
Altai
The most visited place in Altai is Lake Teletskoye, the center of tourist excursions to the wonderful places of this region. Mountaineering, horse tourism, fishing, hiking and cycling trails with visits to caves, mountain ranges, forest gorges and waterfalls.
Who hasn't heard of Lake Titicaca? A funny name for Russian-speaking tourists is the name of a lake that climbed to a height of more than three thousand meters above sea level. And these are not all the wonders of Bolivia!
Another lake that's dried up salt lake Uyuni leaves the impression of visiting a lake on another planet - the whiteness of the salt formations sparkling in the sun creates bizarre patterns and figures of unknown creatures, frozen forever.
There are traces left on the territory of Bolivia ancient civilization, which once rebuilt the stone settlement of Tiwanaku. This is a system of steps, plateaus, peaks and temples, mysterious statues and ruins of palaces. Tiwanaku was built not by people, but by gods - they think so local residents.
For extreme sports enthusiasts, the Bolivian Death Road will be a challenge - the most dangerous mountain bike route in the world.
Bolivia is a very poor country, and this explains the low prices for staying there. From May to October there is a dry season in Bolivia, this is best time to visit the country.
Flight: from 64,000 rub.
Accommodation: from 1000 rub.
Argentina
Argentina's national parks combine all the world's wonders: these are gorges that are two hundred million years old, and blue ice, frozen in creative chaos, and scarlet deserts with the largest cacti in the world, and amazing forests with trees bent in dance. Argentina's waterfalls adorn almost every national park, so you won't be left without an impressive sight.
In addition to eco-tourism, it is proposed to spend time in Buenos Aires, a city of lush contrasts, where there is an artist district, La Boca, the colorful splendor of creative architecture, the center cultural life capital Cities. Culture in the Argentinean way is a fireworks display of meanings, colors and paradoxes, but it makes excellent souvenirs. The summer period in Argentina lasts from December to February.
Flight: from 55,000 rub.
Accommodation: from 1000 rub.
Day stay for two: from 2500 rub.
Africa: where humanity was born...
And sooner or later he is drawn to return to his roots. Almost everyone dreams of getting there, such is the romantic aura attached to traveling through it. And there are African countries that allow you to make your dream come true inexpensively. This:
- Tunisia
- Burkina Faso
South Africa
The former territories of English colonists gave the world such famous names as Table Mountain and Cape Good Hope. Now Table Mountain has become the center of a national park, and the Cape of Good Hope is part of a museum area with ports and castles.
South Africa is rich in polar types of attractions - these include English-style museums and the famous Big Hole– a museum-mine, and in contrast – truly African nature reserves lions, giraffes and other wild animals. Two civilizations have tightly merged in South Africa: one is industrial, urban, and the second is still wild.
The paradox does not leave South Africa alone: here in Africa, you will see a diamond museum, an island inhabited by fur seals, a beach where a colony of penguins has managed to settle. Amazing country with low prices awaits you from December to February and from July to September.
Flight: from 34,000 rub.
Accommodation: from 1000 rub.
Day stay for two: from 2500 rub.
Tunisia
The favorable location of Tunisia made it an arena for the redistribution of ancient Roman power. From the Romans in this beautiful country Many buildings remained, including the Colosseum, which is not much inferior to what is now located on the territory of modern Rome.
From their rivals are the remains of the once richest Carthage. Add here wonderful mosques, Arab fortresses, cathedrals, left over from the times of colonization, and feel the intensity historical events that took place on this earth.
The center of attraction for tourists here is still the Sahara Desert and Lake Chott el Nerid. Excursions to the great desert of the world and to a huge lake, as if covered with ice, covered with a crust of salt, are a must-have program for a traveler looking for the wonders of the world. And in Tunisia you can try vodka made from figs!
A third of Tunisia is given over to the Sahara, and on the other side of the country the gentle sea washes cleanest beaches. Their visiting season is from June to September. From November to early April you can also swim, but dusty winds often blow and it rains.
It is a country with a population of more than a thousand tribes with a distinct culture and way of life. Burkina Faso is a must visit for those looking for real Africa with ritual magic, wildlife, safaris and predators.
There are national parks here where Africa lives life to the fullest, not knowing that civilization has long closed a ring around it. The parks are inhabited by hippos and antelopes, lions and rhinoceroses.
You can see another famous African predator in Koudougou: the sacred Sabu crocodiles live there, quite harmless and friendly despite their terrible reputation. You can take a photo with them, and they don’t mind at all.
An interesting museum-repository that reveals the secrets of African magic is the Manega Museum, which has collected exhibits and objects of the sacred cults of ancient African tribes. The exhibits are quite dark and fascinating. Some are over a thousand years old.
A small Arab state-kingdom, almost completely covered with deserts, but attractive for beach holidays on the shores of the Gulf of Aqaba, where diving is developed and beautiful coral reefs are hidden under the water.
Dead Sea, source of mineral salts, medical resort and the amazing creation of the planet is also located on the territory of Jordan. People seek it for a cure for many diseases; its mud and salts are used for cosmetic purposes. Visit Dead Sea, Jordanians believe, rejuvenates a person by ten years.
Not long ago, a city with a history of nine thousand years was included in the list of wonders of the world. This is Petra stone city, which once had both water and wealth obtained from the spice trade.
Petra is completely carved in stone and grandiose in its decline: its beauty is sad and majestic to this day.
Last minute tours during the period December-March and hot June-August will be very cheap, because this is the period when sea holidays will not be successful, but these months are great for excursions to the sights of the ancient Arab city. For a sea holiday, choose the winter period: from December to February.
Warm, welcoming and also safe. Turkey has always been inexpensive for tourists with a large selection of holiday destinations: it provides beaches on two seas, overviews of monuments of Roman and Greek culture and architecture, excursions to cooled volcanoes and cities hidden in caves.
Holidays in Turkey are never the same. Its diversity is limitless for connoisseurs of Eastern culture and ancient countries.
From Turkey you can bring not only impressions, but also inexpensive souvenirs and useful gifts, for example, real Turkish coffee.
The beach holiday season begins in April and ends in October. The “off season” lasts from November to mid-April, but this is the best time to spend a cheap holiday without crowds of tourists in a country with many cultural monuments and attractions.
Prices for food, gifts, souvenirs and decorations fall fabulously at this time: almost 70% of beach season prices.
Flight: from 9,000 rub. (Istanbul)
Accommodation: from 1500 rub.
Day stay for two: from RUB 3,500.
The British travel magazine Conde Nast Traveler (a very authoritative publication, it is even called the bible for tourists), in a survey of its readers, compiled a rating of the 20 best places for vacation and travel according to tourist reviews.
Of course, most of them voted for a seaside holiday. Therefore, Italy was at the top of the tourism podium in the “Best Country” category, and the islands of Greece received the highest rating, according to travelers’ reviews. But the list of the most attractive cities was not occupied by a city by the sea - it was topped by New York.
Slightly less popular, according to a survey of tourists, were the USA, Paris and holidays in the Maldives. Travelers ranked holidays in Turkey, holidays in Bali and Barcelona on the 3rd line of the rating.
Top 20 best vacation spots, according to tourists’ reviews: (selection by category: country, island, city)
|
Place |
A country |
Island |
City |
|
1 |
Italy |
Islands of Greece |
NY |
|
2 |
USA |
Maldives |
Paris |
|
3 |
Türkiye |
Bali |
Barcelona |
|
4 |
Thailand |
Barbados |
Rome |
|
5 |
France |
Mauritius |
Sydney |
|
6 |
India |
Balearic Islands |
Venice |
|
7 |
Australia |
Zanzibar |
Cape Town |
|
8 |
South Africa |
Saint Lucia |
San Francisco |
|
9 |
New Zealand |
Seychelles |
Florence |
|
10 |
Greece |
Phuket |
Istanbul |
|
11 |
Spain |
Sicily |
Buenos Aires |
|
12 |
Canada |
Antigua |
Berlin |
|
13 |
Malaysia |
Sardinia |
Prague |
|
14 |
Brazil |
Cuba |
Amsterdam |
|
15 |
Mexico |
Fiji |
Vancouver |
|
16 |
Argentina |
Corsica |
Marrakesh |
|
17 |
Vietnam |
Madeira |
Rio de Janeiro |
|
18 |
Croatia |
Bahamas |
Shanghai |
|
19 |
Cambodia |
Malta |
Copenhagen |
|
20 |
Portugal |
Great Barrier Reef |
Madrid |
Where lovers of culture and history relax
This year holiday in Italy ended up at the top tourist rating, which is explained by the widespread interest of tourists in architectural and cultural monuments Europe and the opportunity to relax at sea. Among all European countries, Italy leads in the number of attractions per square meter.
In this country, tourists will definitely not have the question “What to see?”, since any Italian city or the village is a unique open-air history museum. Consider Rome alone, which respondents called “the center of civilization” for its rich culture and history and was awarded fourth place in the ranking of the best cities.
But not only Europe is famous for its attractions - holidays on a remote Indonesian island are also popular Bali. This island, according to tourists, ranked third among the islands, is the world record holder for the number of temples - there are about 11,000 of them.
rest in paradises our planet
Readers of the magazine who took part in the survey were asked 10 criteria by which they had to choose the most preferable islands for a seaside holiday. Exotic Zanzibar, famous for its excellent beaches, took only seventh position in the Top 20, and the Seychelles, despite its attractive scenery, came in ninth place.
And only holiday in Greece on the islands he found himself unrivaled and ahead of his rivals in all respects. So, according to tourists, they received the well-deserved “gold”. Here the attractions and all the conditions for a seaside holiday are beyond compare.
According to weather-sensitive tourists, the most favorable and even climate is observed in Barbados, which took fourth place in the ranking. Next after him Mauritius voted by survey participants as the best place on earth for fishing. And to capture the most amazing landscapes, tourists from all over the world go to SOUTH AFRICA, for which she got eighth place in the top twenty best countries.
Alluring lights of megacities
Despite the high prices, the lights attracted the most tourists New York. Holidays in the USA and in New York in particular are becoming increasingly popular. The largest American metropolis topped the Top 20 thanks to its traveler-friendly infrastructure.
There are plenty of places to have fun in New York and, importantly, all the attractions can be easily and quickly reached by car. public transport. In addition, New York offers tourists a large selection of accommodation options - from inexpensive hostels to luxury hotels.
Rio de Janeiro, occupying 17th place in the ranking, is named, according to travelers, the most “cheerful” city in the world, thanks to its unique atmosphere of entertainment and dreams. For pleasant shopping, most tourists prefer to go to Shanghai (18th place). Shopping lovers will appreciate the giant shopping centers, where you can find products for every taste and wallet size.
Great holiday at a reasonable price
Türkiye recognized as the countries with the most affordable prices and occupy third place in the ranking. There is also a combination of seaside recreation and a huge number of attractions and interesting places. As we can see from this table, this combination is the most popular in our time.
If you want to have a great and economical vacation, experienced travelers recommend going on vacation to a Thai island Phuket or visit Turkish Istanbul, which are on the tenth line of our rating, compiled according to reviews of tourists.
For many, the optimal combination of price and quality of recreation is important. Therefore, thrifty tourists gave high marks Buenos Aires, so "Paris" South America"It occupies 11th place in the city ranking for a reason, but for its price-quality ratio.
19th place on the list Cambodia, which besides unique nature and friendly locals attract tourists with its low prices.
For food lovers
And still Italy It’s not for nothing that it topped the ranking of the best countries - in addition to the attractions, it also has exquisite cuisine. Many travelers prefer Italian restaurants, making them favorite destinations for gastronomic tourism.
But the most delicious food, according to survey participants, is prepared in restaurants Cape Town(7th place), followed by San Francisco(line 8).
The most friendly and hospitable
This is how the residents are characterized Thailand travelers who participated in the survey, it was thanks to them that the “Land of Smiles” took fourth place in the ranking of countries. On a rest in India, You will receive the warmest welcome. She occupies sixth position in our ranking.
Kindness and willingness to help strangers are traits inherent in indigenous people New Zealand allowed their homeland to enter the list of the best countries for travelers and take ninth place in it. Known for the friendly attitude of its people, the Fiji Islands are ranked 15th in the Top 20 best islands for relax.
Public order comes first
According to tourists, it was recognized as the standard of cleanliness and the most well-groomed city. Sydney, for which he was awarded fifth place. And in general, Australia, which ranks seventh in the ranking, is recognized as the most prosperous country in the world, and its residents are the happiest.
If you are looking for a relaxing holiday, then you simply need to visit Vancouver(line 15), which respondents called the safest city in the world.
Summing up
I would like to say that this rating, created based on reviews from tourists, reflects only the subjective opinion of a certain group of travelers. We are sure that everyone can call one of their own the best, the most favorite place. And that is great! Reckless night life resort towns or natural parks, bodegas or folk festivals always find a place in someone's heart.
The world is big and beautiful. So many places we haven't been yet! Maybe we shouldn't make them wait so long?
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Save on have a good rest you can not only choose a country with cheap conditions for accommodation, entertainment and food, but also choose the most budget resort. Prices are sometimes strikingly different: it depends on the location of the resort, on the standard of living of the local population, on the age of the resort (relatively young tourist centers, beaches and recreation areas usually reduce prices to attract more tourists).
Choosing an inexpensive holiday destination within the country is quite simple, and there is plenty to choose from!
First, choose the type of vacation, and we will tell you about the top three inexpensive resorts in areas:
- On the sea coast
- Ski
- Resorts with exotic nature
- WITH beautiful architecture
- For a family holiday with children
- For youth parties
Three of the best beaches in the world: on the waves of savings
Sunny beaches, golden and bronze tans, flames of sunsets over the romantically whispering sea - we dream about this all year, and three seaside resort They can easily make this dream come true for little money. Anti-crisis holidays are offered by:
- Resort St. Konstantin and Elena (Bulgaria)
- Gagry, Gagripsh (Abkhazia)
- Antalya (Türkiye)
Resort St. Konstantin and Elena. Bulgaria
This is a resort where a combination of seascapes of almost tropical beauty is combined with extremely favorable accommodation offers. There is a hotel sector, and there is a private sector, prices for which will vary by an average of 400 rubles per day.
Hotels start from two stars, which means that an easy-going tourist who only needs a hotel for an overnight stay can easily reduce his expenses by at least 50% of the cost of a trip with accommodation in a 4-5 star hotel.
There is another plus Bulgarian resort St. Konstantin and Elena: early room reservations for Russians are provided with a 25% discount.
The earlier you plan your trip, the cheaper it will cost you, and you will be guaranteed the clearest sea, winding streets of ancient cities, sunbathing and pleasure from the unique local cuisine.
Flight: 15,000 rub. (Moscow - Varna) + bus 409 1-2 liras (40-80 rubles), or taxi 10-20 liras (400 - 800 rubles)
Accommodation: from 1000 rub. in a day
Nutrition: lunch in a cafe for one: from 600 rubles.
Gagry, Gagripsh. Abkhazia
Abkhazian resorts vary in amenities tourism infrastructure, and the more landscaped the shores of the Black Sea are, the more expensive the resort. In Gagripsha, local residents come to the rescue, providing lovely guest houses for a symbolic price for Russians.
You can live for a week or two on the sea coast, surrounded by picturesque cliffs, soak up the hot sand, tasting local delicious and inexpensive wines, returning to your personal house every evening!
Flight: Moscow – Adler from 4200 rub. + train Adler – Gagra 109 rub. one way
Accommodation: from 1000 rub.
Nutrition: 1000-1500 rub. (good dinner for two with wine and meat dishes).
Antalya. Türkiye
Atalya, a luxurious holiday destination on the coast of a transparent blue sea, is trying to do everything to ensure that Russian tourists pay attention to it.
For this purpose, a 25% discount on pre-order reservations has been introduced, and since the beginning of the introduction of anti-Russian sanctions at this resort, the price tag for vacations has been reduced by 30%.
This means that fashionable and modern Antalya will not cost Russian tourists much at all, and the beaches there have long earned worldwide recognition as beautiful and well-maintained.
Flight: from 12,000 rub.
Accommodation: from 1000 rub.
Nutrition: in an inexpensive cafe, lunch with meat dishes and wine for two 700-1100 rubles. Dinner in a middle-class restaurant for two from 3,000 rubles.
Public transport: 68 rub.
Ski resorts: sport and pleasure
The first places of the top three inexpensive resorts where tourists are provided with amazing slopes beautiful mountains, occupy:
- Kolasin (Montenegro)
- Borovets (Bulgaria)
- Khibiny (Russia)
The first two countries are on the lists of Europeans' favorite inexpensive holiday destinations, and we are always discovering them again.
Kolasin. Montenegro
It's secluded ski resort, located within the national park. Well-equipped and modern, it is suitable for lovers of active sports recreation and a sense of beauty.
Cross-country ski slopes, a snowboard school, slopes for beginners, a children's lift - Kolasin strives to provide recreation for both families with children and professionals (several slopes are certified for international skiing and snowboarding competitions).
Accommodation in Kolasin is very cheap. Various chalet rental options (from 3 to 10 people) allow you to divide the amount among everyone and travel with a large group without worrying about housing prices.
Flight: Moscow – Podgorica from 12,000 rubles. Then by train (cost 210 rubles) or by bus (cost 430 rubles)
Accommodation: from 800 rub.
Ski passes: 800 - 1500 rub. in a day
Nutrition: full lunch from 700 rub.
Borovets. Bulgaria
In the 19th century, the royal family vacationed here. The personal resort of the august persons eventually turned into the busiest ski resort in Bulgaria. Situated among pine forests, it amazes cleanest air, festive mood and exceptional amenities of the ski infrastructure.
More than twenty tracks for cross-country skiing, slalom and snowboarding, more than two hundred schools with professional instructors: sports life here is vibrant day and night, because four tracks are equipped with light installations for night skiing.
In addition, Borovets offers a lot of entertainment venues: bars, discos, saunas and spas.
The resort's hotel map is varied: prices for accommodation vary, but for a resort of this level they are surprisingly low. For comparison: in Austria, a night’s stay in a hotel at a ski resort costs from 90 euros, in Bulgaria – from 30.
Flight: Moscow – Sofia from 14,500 rub. Next, take a taxi to the Yug bus station located at Dragan Tsankov Boulevard, 23, where you take the nearest bus to Samokov, which is 12 km from Borovets. You can get from Samokov to Borovets by taxi or shuttle bus.
Travel time from Sofia to Samokov is 1:30 - 2:00 hours, from Samokov to Borovets 10-15 minutes. The cost of a taxi from the airport to the bus station is approximately 400 rubles. The cost of the bus is 200 rubles.
Accommodation: from 1000 rub.
Ski passes: 1 day ~2200 rub. Week ~12,500 rub.
Khibiny. Resort Kirovsk. Russia
This is the most budget ski resort possible. You can also stay in a hotel, but local residents are happy to rent apartments to visitors at a lower price - this is a matter of personal choice of the tourist.
The trails are located on the slopes of Mount Aykuaivenchorr, which the Russians call “Snow Beauty”. The landscapes are breathtaking: in Kirovsk you can even see the polar lights.
A small problem is created by the unpreparedness of the slopes, trails and the resort as a whole for families with children. The resort town provides simple food and entertainment in the Russian spirit.
But for winter skiing for little money better place cannot be found: for this reason, many neglect the lack of luxurious bars and discos.
Road: train Moscow - Apatity. The cost of a reserved seat is 2800 rubles. 32 hours on the road. There are minibuses and buses from Apatity to Kirovsk (cost 30 rubles). There are planes, but they fly rarely. Ticket price from 14,000 rubles.
Accommodation: renting an apartment from private owners from 1200 rubles. Hotels from 1800 rubles for a double room.
Ski passes: 1 day 1100 rub. Week 5400 rub.
Nutrition: store ~3000 per week. Cafes and bars - about 500 to 700 rubles. per person.
Eco-tourism: exotic things you can afford
People strive for beauty, seek beauty and often find it in exotic landscapes created by nature. Amazing landscapes, rare plants, harmonious combinations of colors - this is what attracts tourists to resorts with exotic nature. The top three such resorts with low prices are:
- Puntarenas (Costa Rica)
- Belize
- Chang Mai (Thailand)
Puntarenas. Costa Rica
Puntarenas offers the most affordable holiday in Costa Rica. This accessibility is due to the low level of income among the local population, and therefore many excursions, hikes and trips will cost only 1-2 euros, which the guide will ask for.
And there are places to go to Puntarenas. The protected islands around the resort are inhabited by rare species of birds: their nesting places and vibrant life are very unique. Birds inhabit mangroves and jungles, the exotic appearance of which is comparable to the landscapes from the movie “Avatar”. The Tarcoles River, going into the depths tropical forests, inhabited by crocodiles, and represents an example of a completely wild, ancient river that has remained unchanged over the centuries. At the same time, Puntarenas is also a beach area, washed by the warm ocean.
Flight: from 54,000 rub.
Accommodation: from 1000 rub.
Nutrition: trip to an exotic restaurant for one person 300 rubles.
Belize
This is a small state on the coast Caribbean Sea. The standard of living here is low, so the prices are low. Unusual cuisine, a fusion of Asian, English and local, is already exotic in itself. In addition, Belize has a landscape jewel: a mass of atolls and coral reefs.
The tropical beauty of Belize is unique: more than 80% of the view is occupied by the blue color of the sea and sky, the atolls seem bluish, and blue fogs spread over the sea. On the northern side, Belize is covered with low mountains where tropical-mountain flora grows.
Flight: Moscow – Cancun (Mexico) from 45,000 rubles. + by bus to Belize ~3000 rub.
Accommodation: from 1000 rub.
Nutrition: restaurant from 300 rubles. Food on the street from 70 rubles.
Chang Mai (Chiang Mai). Thailand
Chang Mei is the most northern point Thailand and therefore the cheapest, because the climate here is cooler than in the beach areas and there is no access to the ocean.
But lovers of exotic nature have something to see: the tropics and snow are an amazing combination!
Snow lies on the peaks of the Chang Mei Mountains, and they themselves are covered with a lush blanket of tropical forest. Here, on the slopes, there are amazing rice fields that look like wavy green steps.
The program of local entertainment especially includes a lot of offers related to elephants: walks, feeding, communication with animals.
Flight: from 32,000 rub.
Accommodation: from 1000 rub.
Nutrition: 500 rub. per day for one (restaurants, cafes, street fast food).
Architectural beauty at an affordable price
For beautiful architecture you need to go to cities, where this beauty does not appear sporadically in a few areas, but covers the entire city. This architecture, with Gothic style, exuberant Baroque and extravagant Rococo, is fully reflected in three inexpensive cities to visit:
- Prague, Czech Republic)
- Riga, Latvia)
- Tallinn (Estonia)
Prague. Czech
Tourists expect a lot from Prague, a city that became the capital back in the 11th century, and are not disappointed. Romantic, built in the spirit of a cozy and sometimes grandiose Middle Ages, the city is rich in surprises. These include wonderful cheap restaurants with home-cooked food, monumental church buildings, and arched bridges over a leisurely river. It seems that the Prague Astronomical Clock, first wound by clockmakers in the 14th century, has changed the flow of time flowing over the city to an equally leisurely one.
Please note that Prague, although it lures with the splendor of its restaurants, has equally delicious national cuisine You can taste it for a much lower price in ordinary small cafes.
Flight: from 13,000 rub.
Accommodation:
Public transport: 80 rub. drive
Nutrition: lunch in a cafe for one person is 500 rubles. Dinner for two in a restaurant 1,700 rubles.
Riga. Latvia
Riga is one of the cities in the world that has retained its heart. The heart of Riga, Old city, paved with cobblestones from the early 14th century, surrounded by houses under tiled roofs, and does not lend itself to the changes of time.
Riga has the same attitude towards shopping: having preserved the old market, built in the 15th century, it offers homemade products at low prices.
You can eat in Riga without the participation of hotels and cafes, simply enjoying organic products from the market; the Fish Rows, where fish smoked according to special ancient recipes are especially recommended for tourists, are especially recommended for tourists. Walking around Riga can take hours, and the attention of tourists does not wane: every building bears the imprint of history.
Flight: from 12,000 rub.
Accommodation: from 1500 rub. (private sector)
Public transport: 90 rub. drive.
Nutrition: food prices are similar to Moscow, a good dinner for two in a restaurant is 2,500 rubles. It is more profitable to eat on your own by purchasing fresh food at the market (500 - 700 rubles per day).
Tallinn. Estonia
Northern European civilization created Tallinn in the 14th century, and it carefully preserved its attractions.
For example, the Town Hall Pharmacy still operates in Tallinn, the first mention of which dates back to the same 14th century as the Town Hall and Town Hall Square, where they are located! Cafe Lakomka on Pikk 16 has retained its interior and menu from the beginning of the 19th century. The impressive Toompea Castle has been perfectly preserved since the 12th century, until the founding of the city.
If you see small and brightly painted figurines that look like porcelain toys on the streets and in grocery stores, then buy them with confidence: these are not souvenirs, but a delicacy, marzipan, the recipe for which was created in Tallinn.
Tallinn is a wonderful city not only for architecture lovers, but also for gourmets. Try elk soup, potato soup with shrimp, boar's leg in lingonberry sauce, blood sausages and hot sausages. All this can be found in taverns and taverns for a modest price of 2 to 7 euros per serving.
Flight: from 12,000 rub.
Accommodation: from 1500 rub. (private sector)
Public transport: It will be profitable to buy a transport card for 160 rubles + unlimited for a day 240 rubles, or for 5 days 500 rubles.
Nutrition: lunch for two in a restaurant on the outskirts from 800 rubles. in the center from 2000 rub.
Holidays with children: fun and inexpensive
Every parent knows that sometimes you want to take a break from your children, but not everyone knows that you can have a great vacation with your children for a low price. The top three resorts equipped specifically for families with children are:
- Sibenik (Croatia)
- Rovaniemi (Finland)
- Limassol (Cyprus)
Sibenik. Croatia
On this coast of the Adriatic Sea, intricately cut by waves, is the most popular children's resort Solaris Beach. Fine sand and shallow seas make it safe to bathe children; there are also numerous slides, swimming pools, and playgrounds for them. There are always animators on the beaches, entertaining children while the parent basks in the sun with his favorite book in his hands.
The rest of the time you can stroll along the streets ancient city, visit the lush Krka National Park.
The hotels also provide everything so that both children and parents can have a fun and relaxing time: they provide nannies and teachers, playrooms and even special non-alcoholic bars for children, where they feel like adults.
Road: flight Moscow – Split from 16,000 rubles. + bus to Sibenik 500 rub.
Accommodation: from 2000 rub. (Hotel). Private sector from 1600 rub.
Nutrition: from 1500 rub. in a restaurant.
Note: The cost of dishes depends on the availability of meat. Vegetarian food is three times cheaper, that is, soup + salad + dessert in a restaurant will cost 500-700 rubles, and the same, but with a chop - already 1200-1500 rubles.
Rovaniemi. Finland
From this Finnish town it is easy to get to the village of Jolloupukki - Santa Claus by bus or taxi. A real New Year's gift for a child!
Children can’t believe their eyes – the fairy tale comes to life. Christmas tree decorations and garlands glow day and night, in a cafe made entirely of ice, you can sit at an ice table and hug an ice bear. Santa's reindeer companions walk in sleighs and you can feed them! You can ride a husky sled, listen to the legends of the Lapps - the oldest inhabitants Arctic Circle, eat fried venison and make wishes. The Christmas spirit lives here all year round, and the trip will take a little time. Three days are enough for a child to get acquainted with Santa’s village and the landscaped zoo, and for an adult to visit the Korundi Museum of Contemporary Art. The trip can be very cheap and very memorable!
Limassol and Paphos are two islands where family holiday with children is considered the cheapest. Due to the lack of noisy entertainment, prices are lower than on the “youth” islands. Pleasant mild climate and comfortable coastline Children really like it. The remains of ancient culture do not let adults get bored, who enjoy visiting the sights and museums of the island.
Flight: Moscow – Larnaca from 11,000 rubles. + bus to Limassol 600 rub.
Accommodation: from 2000 rub.
Nutrition: lunch, dinner from 1000 rub.
Youth parties: where and how many?
These are the first questions of interest to students and young people whose earnings are either still small or unstable. The top three resorts, full of youth entertainment for a small price, solve the issue of your travel budget without any problems:
- Ayia Napa (Cyprus)
- Sharm al Sheikh (Egypt)
- Bodrum (Türkiye)
Ayia Napa. Cyprus
And this resort has a credo - entry to a club, bar or restaurant is absolutely free! What is happening in Ayia Napa seems to be an eternal carnival with a change of faces, stories and acquaintances. Incendiary music comes from everywhere, tourists wander from one club to another, because each club is individual and lures with hot entertainment.
Romantic, bright, unpredictable - this is how a holiday on Ayia Capa is characterized. It should be noted that the morals at the resort are democratic: there is no face control in the clubs, and in many of them you can have fun by simply standing at the entrance and occasionally running inside for a cocktail: this is how each club has a street dance floor.
The hotel base is aimed at young people - prices are very modest.
Flight: Moscow – Larnaca from 11,000 rubles. + bus to Ayia Napa 150 – 400 rub. depending on the bus.
Accommodation: from 1500 rub.
Nutrition: lunch for two in a restaurant 2500 rub. In a cafe from 500 rubles. Street fast food from 200 rubles.
Sharm el Sheikh. Egypt
This resort has become so famous among young people that as many as seven world leaders in youth entertainment have built large clubs on its central street, Naama Bay. In addition to them, you can visit numerous bars and discos, restaurants and cafes. Accommodation and food at the resort are cheap, but entrances to clubs can cost 20 euros. However, on the streets you can easily grab a discount flyer, and alcohol at such entry prices is either very cheap, or the club gives several cocktails for free.
Flight: from 16,000 rub.
Accommodation: from 2000 rub.
Nutrition:
Note: to save on food, it is better to fly on an all-inclusive tour
Bodrum. Türkiye
This resort is home to a party mecca - the world's largest discotheque, not limited by walls and ceilings. Halicarnassus, a club that decided that it was more fun to hang out in the open air, was right. Dozens of dance floors, bars, recreation and entertainment areas, a variety of music - all this is seething on the sea coast at night, against the backdrop of beautiful scenery.
Entrance to the club also costs about 20 euros, but on Monday you can get in at half the price.
Flight: Moscow – Milas from 14,000 rub. + bus 250 rub.
Accommodation: from 1500 rub.
Nutrition: from 1000 rub. in restaurants, street fast food from 200 rub.
Where to go to the seaside in summer for an inexpensive vacation? Our list includes the best places for a seaside holiday in Russia, as well as near Russia, where you can go with a Russian passport. Many people choose Krasnodar region for a holiday at sea, but there are always a lot of questions on this topic. Which resort should you choose? Is it better to choose the Black Sea or the Azov Sea? Where sandy beaches? Where inexpensive holiday Will the sea in Russia be the most comfortable this summer? We tell you how to choose an inexpensive holiday at sea and where to go in Russia in the summer.
First, decide what kind of vacation you prefer: a relaxing holiday away from the hustle and bustle or where there is more entertainment and people? Or maybe a holiday with a child at sea? The following points will help you decide on the direction:
Where are the best sandy beaches in Russia
Advice. On vacation, be sure to take your compulsory medical insurance policy with you, or at least take a photo of it on your smartphone. If poisoning or injury occurs during the trip, then if you have a medical policy. assistance will be provided free of charge.
By the way, a holiday with children in Russia at sea will be more comfortable if you choose hotels, boarding houses and sanatoriums according to the “ all inclusive” – look at such options – more expensive, but more convenient.
Interested in calm holidays with small children? Choose.
With older children it will be interesting not only to swim, but also to go beautiful places, go on excursions - choose an inexpensive or more comfortable resort city.
Where there are fewer tourists to relax and swim in peace
For a relaxing holiday, you need to go by car - not necessarily your own; now it’s easy to rent a car right upon arrival at the airport (use). As a rule, in such places there are few cafes and shops nearby. But if you choose the right hotel, then everything will be right there: beach accessories, delicious food, wine... Calm beaches and the cleanest sea is easy to find in some.
And now ours list of the best places to go to the sea in Russia:
In the photo: vacation on the Azov Sea, Kuchugury, sandy beach.
Many people don’t even suspect that there are such magnificent places in Russia! Far from the bustle, where there are not so many tourists yet, the beaches are sandy, the sunsets are stunning, and comfortable accommodation is located right next to the sea - yes, a holiday on the Sea of Azov surprises even seasoned tourists who are accustomed to vacationing only abroad.
How to get to Sea of Azov? By plane - to Anapa airport, see the lowest flight prices. Next by taxi. Cheaper: from Vityazevo airport get to the city bus station in Anapa, then by bus to the Fontalovskaya station (this will go to the sea in Kuchugury).
Holidays on the Sea of Azov, beach of the Villa Grape hotel The main thing is to choose the right accommodation, one with its own beach and away from crowds of tourists. A bonus will be a comfortable room with a wonderful view of the sea. For example, this view of the sea is from the Kuchugury Hotel:
There are a lot of housing options near the sea: from expensive to cheap.
In the photo: inexpensive holiday by the sea in Russia. Hotel "Villa Grape" is located by the sea 
Seaside holidays in Russia: Anapa, an all-inclusive holiday 
In the photo: Miami beach, Olenevka, Crimea What are the current prices in Crimea? See the latest reviews and photos.
To relax in Crimea inexpensively near the sea, choose one of the best.
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Respectable holiday by the sea in Yalta
For those who are accustomed to comfort, there are also luxury apartments in Yalta in Crimea - with sea views. With such luxury, the price of apartments is much cheaper than in Europe. Therefore, even a luxury vacation in Crimea can be considered inexpensive.
You can rent a luxury apartment at least for your birthday - such a gift will definitely not be forgotten!
See prices in Yalta for a holiday by the sea
Evpatoria – comfortable hotels, sandy beaches and clear sea
The beaches in Evpatoria are considered one of the best in Crimea. And the ethno-hotel “Dzheval” is one of the most comfortable. Do you want to know what a quality European holiday is? Choose "Dzheval". See prices and photos.
Anton: We traveled around Crimea for so long, we thought that we had already seen everything. But the Dzheval Hotel surprised me. At first it seemed that the price was too high, but we decided to try it. And they didn’t regret it. This is the most best hotel where we stayed! And not only in Crimea. You feel like you are at a European resort. Only in Europe they will ask three times more for such a hotel. This hotel made our vacation! Now I can only go to Crimea here, there are no other hotels for me.
If the main thing on vacation is a low price, then choose “Tavriya Sanatorium” - all inclusive, inexpensive.
5. Lazarevskoye - relaxation by the sea near Sochi
In Sochi, a seaside holiday can hardly be called cheap. See prices for holidays in Sochi. Could there be something very close to Sochi, but cheaper? Yes!
Holidays at sea in Lazarevskoye Go to Lazarevskoye - this resort is cheaper, and you can even get to Sochi by public transport -.
If you want more have a relaxing holiday at sea, then it’s worth going from Adler airport in the other direction – to Abkhazia.
6. Seaside holidays in Abkhazia – cheap and comfortable!
For those who have read this far, we’ll tell you about the best place to go to the sea in Russia. Abkhazia is not in first place on our list only because it is not exactly Russia - it is nearby :) In all other respects, this is the best place where you can go to sea with a Russian passport. A foreign passport is not needed, rubles are used, local residents speak Russian. To begin with, you can stay right in the city of Sukhumi - in guest house“Rufina” is cheap, but quite comfortable.
How to get to Abkhazia? From Moscow to Sukhumi by train No. 305 S. The journey takes 42 hours. Either from another city in Russia by train or plane to Sochi airport (located in Adler, see the cheapest flight prices), and from there there are trains and buses to Sukhumi, the journey takes 2-3 hours. By your own or rented car - through the checkpoint on the border across the Psou River, just get out and show your passport and documents for the car. Leave through the same checkpoint. There are no difficulties at the border, just a formality.
In the photo: holiday at sea in Abkhazia In Abkhazia, prices are lower and holidays at sea are more comfortable. Here you have a much better chance of finding good beaches and clear sea. In addition, in Abkhazia there are fewer tourists at sea - the main thing is to drive away from Sukhumi to resort places, and then you can find a very inexpensive vacation on the seashore. Right on the beach!
For example, the Alamys guest house, ideal in terms of price and quality ratio (see photos, reviews and prices), is conveniently located in the resort of Gudauta, right next to the Black Sea. There are comfortable sun loungers on the beach and there are no other tourists nearby. Clean sea, delicious food. You can admire the sea 24/7 from your room’s balcony – you won’t be able to find anything like this on the first line by the sea in Sochi or Lazarevskoye.
Seaside holidays in Abkhazia – guest house “Alamys” Besides the sea in Abkhazia beautiful nature, delicious wine and food. And the prices! Probably like this low prices there is nowhere else to go on a seaside holiday in Russia. Even a hotel with three meals a day costs 2 times cheaper than in Russia.
Napra in Abkhazia - an inexpensive recreation center with three meals a day
If you don’t want to think about where to eat while on vacation, just go to the Napra recreation center and relax:
In the photo: Napra - hotel with three meals a day - a pleasant holiday at sea in Abkhazia A nice bonus in this hotel will be the view of the Black Sea on one side and the mountains on the other. See photos and prices
We also recommend going to Abkhazia magic lake Ritsa and see waterfalls and magnificent places along the way. If you don’t have your own car, then contact us, who will help you organize everything and take you to the most beautiful places in Abkhazia, and the trip can be organized directly from Sochi.
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