Snow-covered cities, epidemic flu, short daylight hours, slush, frost and blues - that's back side medals called "Russian winter". The soul yearns for the exotic, and the body, tired of beriberi, for a powerful influx of vitamin D, which, as you know, is produced from sunlight.

I just want to take a vacation - even an extraordinary one - and wave somewhere in warm countries. packages "to the south" are scattered like hot cakes on a market day. But where should a Russian vacationer go to warm his frozen bones?

Those who are not attracted by the long flight, direct a searching look at Europe. Obtaining a visa to the Schengen zone is a difficult and troublesome business, but if successful, a rich excursion and cultural program awaits you. But the question is: "Where is it warm in Europe in winter?" Even in Greece and the Balearic Islands it rains. Not cold, of course, but not hot either: + 15-20. The sea also does not inspire long swims. In the south of Italy and Spain it is a little warmer: + 20-25, but the water temperature leaves much to be desired.

Only two archipelagos remain, where summer does not leave, but only dims its sultry light a little. This is Madeira, belonging to Portugal, and the Spanish Canary Islands. They belong to Europe, but lie in tropical latitudes. If you are planning a holiday in February and ask which countries are warm in winter, any travel agency will advise you to visit the Canary Islands. After all, they are famous throughout the world for the carnival, which begins at the end of January and lasts until the very beginning of Lent. The fun takes place in a very comfortable atmosphere. The air temperature is suitable for sunbathing and the water for swimming.

If we look at northern, Arab, Africa, then in which countries is it warm in winter there? In fact, you can go to Egypt, Oman, UAE, Morocco. It will not be too hot in any of these powers, but hardened Russians are quite comfortable. Of the two, choose Sharm El Sheikh. Although it is located north of Hurghada, the wind rose there is such that the resorts near the Israeli border are warmer in winter. Real summer reigns in the UAE (as we used to perceive it). However, daytime +30 in the evening are replaced by a noticeable coolness. A thick sweater and a warm windbreaker will come in handy.

Well, if you are not afraid to travel by plane for a long time and with transfers, then the answer to the question “in which countries is it warm in winter” expands significantly. First, even in temperate latitudes summer comes in December-February. It's time to go to Australia Republic of South Africa, country Latin America. What resorts can be advised in these regions? The Fernando do Noronha archipelago in Brazil, in Uruguay, the Chilean Lake District (in the extreme south of the country), the Easten Cape in South Africa- this is a far from complete list of wonderful places.

Well, now let's remember school geography lessons and think about which countries are warm in winter, spring, summer ... In a word, all year round? That's right, lying near the equator. "Land of Smiles" Thailand, Seychelles, Fiji, Mauritius, India. And also "black" Africa - Kenya, Zambia (there is the equatorial sun and real European service waiting for you there.

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“Prepare the sleigh in the summer” - we all remember this Russian proverb from childhood. Let's try to take care of the upcoming winter holidays, if not in summer, then at least in autumn! Winter on the territory of our country lasts three months - according to the calendar, in fact, "climatically", Russians have the whole dubious set of winter pleasures from wet snow to bitter frosts all five months of the year. In addition, the New Year holidays traditionally fall on the longest weekend in the work schedule - the Christmas holidays. And if you are not an ardent fan of skiing, you do not see the delights in winter fishing if you are tired of the gray mess under your feet in big cities and miss the gentle rays of the sun, then a beach holiday in winter is for you!


Directions for the beach winter holiday there is a great many. Trips to Egypt, the Emirates, Thailand and the Indian state of GOA are considered traditional. The resorts of Bali, Dominican Republic, Cuba and Maldives are very popular. V Lately the beaches of Vietnam and the tropical Chinese island of Hainan became popular. Even Malaysia and the Seychelles can no longer be called exotic.

Let's try to figure out what attracts our tourists to certain countries.

Egypt


One of the big hotels in Sharm El Sheikh

The undoubted advantage of a holiday in Egypt is the facilitated visa entry into this country for citizens of Russia and the CIS: you get a visa for a month at the airport upon arrival for only $15.

There are not many cons to holidays in Egypt. First of all, not too convenient entry into the sea on the resort beaches of Sharm El Sheikh. But there is a way out: each beach with a coral bottom is equipped with special platforms that make it easier to descend into the sea. In addition, you can buy special shoes for swimming - "coral", they are sold in any shop at the hotel. Further: many tourists are dissatisfied with intrusive service in shops, shops, cafes and restaurants. But what can I say? The East is a delicate matter, and the northeast of Africa is even more so, and the Arabs cannot ignore a potential buyer or client due to their mentality.

Thus, there are immeasurably more pluses in traditional winter holidays in Egypt than minuses. Winter holidays in Egypt, as always, will become a memorable event in your life, an island of hot summer in the Russian winter.

UAE


Beach overlooking Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE

In recent years, many Russians prefer to spend their winter holidays in the UAE. United Arab Emirates is a real fairy tale, a country where the future is in the form of Arabic script architectural structures"hi-tech" is intertwined with a conservative way of life. Only in the UAE, skyscrapers made of metal and glass peacefully coexist with oriental bazaars, camels - with limousines, and the traditional clothes of local women "abaya" - with chic boutiques of famous couturiers.

The resorts of the Emirates attract tourists primarily with the best hotel service in the world, often corresponding to the level of 7 "stars", golden sandy beaches, the opportunity to look behind the secret veil of the culture of the true East. A comfortable temperature for winter is 25-28 degrees, and enough warm temperature waters in the Persian Gulf (19-20 degrees) become an undoubted advantage when choosing the UAE as a place for your winter holidays. Do not forget also about shopping in the UAE. If you have never been an avid shopaholic before, once you are in the Emirates in February, you will undoubtedly become one. It is impossible not to join the ranks of shoppers, seeing 80% discounts in the boutiques of all fashion designers, and the numerous markets of Abu Dhabi will simply amaze you.

The most popular emirates for holidays are Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Guests in the UAE will be offered a guided tour of the Arab Tower Hotel - Burj Al Arab - the most expensive hotel in the world, an archipelago of artificial islands, a visit to Moroccan baths and a radon source, Wild Wadi water park. Fans of outdoor activities will not be bored: night crab hunting, underwater fishing, parachuting and airplane flights - this is a far from complete list of entertainment in the UAE. However, do not forget about some of the nuances of a holiday in the Emirates. First of all, these are bans on smoking and drinking alcohol in public places. It is recommended to indulge in the above vices within the walls of your room, drinking alcohol exclusively from Duty Free. Regarding drugs, the law of the Emirates is extremely short and severe - the death penalty. Moreover, it is carried out so quickly that you won’t have to rely on the help of the “native” consul. Do not forget about clothing too: the Emirates is a conservative Islamic country, do not offend the moral principles of its inhabitants with too revealing outfits.

There are few cons: the Russian language is frankly bad, and this is all the more surprising, given how warm relations were in the past Soviet Union and Cuba, and how many Cuban students studied in domestic universities. Another nuance: with the general circulation of the local currency peso, a separate one has been introduced for tourists - cookies, which, as a result, makes the prices for services for vacationers several times higher than for locals. However, you need to understand that the country we are going to visit as guests is not at all obliged to master our language, it would be much more logical to learn a few phrases in Spanish. The same applies to the currency, an old Russian proverb says: "Do not poke your nose into a strange monastery with your charter."

    the good thing is that it will provide accommodation and food for every taste: there are a lot of chic hotels on the coast, at the same time, there is a large selection of inexpensive hostels and guest houses that provide housing for mere pennies. Indian cuisine - the queen of spices - will amaze you with its exoticism, the locals - with bright clothes and childish spontaneity. Most likely, the time spent in Goa will remain in your memory as an island of fun and joy, surrounded by truly heavenly nature.

    “Are there any downsides to a vacation in Goa?”, you ask. Answer: they are few, but there are. Tourists need to tune in immediately to the fact that Indians have a distant concept of sanitation, as a set of activities. This, of course, does not apply to 4-5 star hotels, but applies to the situation in the country as a whole. Moreover, as events have shown recent years despite the general loyalty local residents in relation to tourists, in terms of clothing, you should not provoke the natives: for excursions to Hindu shrines and walks in cities outside the hotel, shorts, miniskirts and tops with bare shoulders are unacceptable. As for the visa, the Russians have no problems obtaining it: a visa for up to 3 months is issued within 6 working days at the Indian embassy, ​​its minimum cost is $50. If you go with a travel agency, this problem disappears by itself.

In winter, when snow is around and cold winds blow, you so want to go to the sea, to the sun and warmth ... And this is quite real, because there are many places on earth where gentle rays warm at this time, and the sea is warm, warm.

The first country is Egypt even in winter you can swim here. For a beach holiday, it is better to choose Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh, where the beaches are sandy, gently sloping, it is comfortable to swim here for both adults and children. For fans of surfing, Red Sea resorts are more suitable, where strong winds blow.

Renowned for its warmth during the winter months and Turkey, prices for a beach holiday at this time here are striking in their low level. For winter time, it is better to choose the southernmost points of the country, for example, the resort of Alanya. Spa fans will especially appreciate the winter holidays in Turkey, because almost all hotels that are open at this time have spas. Fans of golf and tennis will appreciate a beach holiday here.

In winter you can visit Thailand located in the zone of humid tropics, which allows you to enjoy the warmth at any time of the year. average temperature the water here is +25 degrees, the hottest here is in the spring, but winter is considered just the best time to visit this country and enjoy a beach holiday. There are many sandy beaches at the disposal of tourists, and best resorts– Phuket, Koh Samui and Pattaya.

One of the most popular places where you can go to the sea in winter is bali island, or rather, Kuta Beach, kiters and windsurfers especially love this place. You will find a relaxing holiday in the resort of Sanur, where there are picturesque lagoons and sandy beaches. Rock lovers will love the Jimbaran resort.

Bali is a center of elite tourism, here you can have a great time, and there is something to see. Bali is the “island of a thousand temples”, although there are many more of them.

From November to March, the wet season lasts here, with tropical rains almost daily, bringing coolness. This place is for those who do not like the crowd of tourists and those who cannot stand the intense heat. At the same time, it is worth noting that tropical rain is not small precipitation, which indicates that the weather is spoiled for the whole day. Usually it is a downpour, which is considered exotic here, it lasts no more than 10 minutes, and almost immediately it becomes as hot as before the rain, so these precipitations are unlikely to overshadow your holiday.

Indian state worth visiting Goa, there are many beaches for tourists, the most famous of them:

  • Dona Paula
  • Colva
  • Akrambol
  • Miramar
  • Calangute
Rest in this heavenly place is relaxation, rest, dancing until you drop and looseness in everything.

Goa is a place where the air temperature in winter is about 30 degrees, and the water in the ocean is warmed up to 25 degrees Celsius. This is a place where high-end hotels are located, but there are also more budget options for accommodating mid-level tourists.

While vacationing in Goa, do not forget that you are in India, and study the local culture. You can visit restaurants and taste dishes national cuisine which is rather exotic.

Don't miss the opportunity to see the Taj Mahal, one of the wonders of the modern world.

Attracts the attention of tourists in winter and the island Sri Lanka, which is located in the Indian Ocean, not far from India. Here for swimming simply royal conditions, because mean annual temperature water near the coast +26 degrees. Rains are rare here, they can only be caught in November and December, so nothing will overshadow your vacation.

If you like the European continent, go to Spain, or rather the Canary Islands, such as the island of Tenerife, or "the island of eternal spring." It is not called so in vain, because the air temperature here is always almost the same, about + 22 degrees. The sun is rare here, almost always cloudy. But this does not mean that you can not tan and even burn, so do not forget about precautions and be sure to use sunscreen.

Don't forget and UAE, rest in the winter months will bring you only one pleasure, because the Emirates is exclusive, clear sea and beaches, immersed in greenery, luxury hotels, restaurants and picturesque mountains. Yes, rest here will not be cheap, but you will remember it for a long time.

In addition to a beach holiday, do not forget about local curiosities, among which it is worth noting the world's largest water park and artificial jungle.

Islands are very popular in winter Seychelles and Mauritius, de everything is provided for have a great holiday, virgin nature and warm climate at any time of the year - it's just heaven on earth.

Resorts offer excellent conditions for relaxing by the sea in the winter months China and Vietnam, and the archipelago Maldives deserves special attention. It is located on the very equator, thousands of small islands with picturesque nature will appear before you, the beauty of which you will not find anywhere else. A chic beach holiday in winter provides tropical climate. The bottom of the ocean is visible here even at the very shore. At the service of vacationers not only beach activities, but also many aquatic species sports such as surfing and water skiing, windsurfing and skydiving, diving and other sports. Spa treatments are especially popular here; they are known throughout the world.

Do you want to go to the countries Caribbean, if you want exotic, choose something from these places.

It could be Cuba, high tourist season here falls in January-April. Everyone knows this country, it has a special temperament. And the prices will pleasantly surprise you: everything is very cheap in Cuba, except, perhaps, the price of the flight.

It sells the world's best rum and Cuban cigars. These goods are the best souvenirs for your friends if you decide to go here. They are, by the way, not so expensive.

Pleasantly pleased not only with the price of services, but also with excellent air temperature, on average it is + 25-26 degrees here, the water temperature is almost the same. Attract tourists white sandy beaches and warm sea, Cuba is not crowded, so this place goes to those who prefer a quiet holiday away from the noise.

Cuba is not only a beach holiday in winter, at this time you can also enjoy local attractions. You can study the history of the country, learn more about the events of the Cuban Revolution, the activities of Fidel Castro and Che Guevara.

I don’t know about you, but it’s raining outside my window, the wind howls, and the temperature does not rise above three degrees Celsius. And it's only the middle of October. Ahead is still rainy November, dank December, snowy January and frosty February. Brrr! A shiver runs through the body at the mere thought of these autumn-winter months. But don't despair, because the globe there are many corners where in December and February you can sunbathe on the beach and swim in the warm sea. My today's article is devoted to countries where you can relax in the winter.

I propose to get acquainted with five countries for a beach holiday, which can be arranged this winter. I’ll make a reservation right away that I didn’t take into account the exotic and distant countries of Asia and Latin America. Firstly, as a rule, such a vacation costs a pretty penny, and I try to talk about budget travel. Secondly, not everyone will agree to fly for the sake of the beach and the sun for 10-14 hours. Thirdly, this category of countries deserves a separate post, which I will write soon =0).

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The resorts of this country, of course, are in the lead in the list. the most popular among Russian tourists places for a beach holiday in the cold season. The great advantage of this country is that tourists with a wide variety of budgets allocated for travel can really afford to buy a tour to Egypt. Also, the country is chosen according to the convenience of the flight - to fly to the airports of the main Egyptian resorts of Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh from Central Russia maximum five hours.

Add here the almost instantaneous receipt of a visa upon arrival in the country (that is, its actual absence), a quick and convenient transfer - no more than an hour to the most remote resorts, great opportunities for those who love educational excursions and a variety of sports activities, and, of course, - a huge selection of different hotels.

There are also small, modest two- or three-star apartments in the center of Hurghada, ideal for outdoor activities for young people who prefer to settle closer to disco clubs. AND higher rank family hotels– 4 and 5 stars, with an excellent water park, well-groomed large area working on the power system " all inclusive” (“all inclusive”), standing right on the shores of excellent beaches, often with their excellent coral reef. And de luxe hotels with excellent service and impeccable cuisine.

You are unlikely to be able to buy a last-minute tour to premium-class hotels in Egypt, it is better to book rooms here in advance, but the likelihood of a last-minute tour to hotels in Sharm el-Sheikh or Hurghada, which are popular with mass tourists, during a period of falling demand for tours is more than high.

By the way, in January in Egypt can be quite chilly and the experience of travelers shows that Sharm el-Sheikh will benefit from Hurghada in this regard.

UPD. Currently, charter flights to Egypt from Russia are not carried out. They were canceled after the plane crashed over Sinai on October 31, 2015.

Israel

Of all the countries for a beach holiday, where you do not need to fly for a long time, this is my favorite country. I note that as many as four seas(Mediterranean, Red, Dead and Galilean) are available to tourists in this small country in the Middle East, but the most popular winter resort, of course, is Eilat, with its hotel complexes. About the budget hotel in this resort.

And it is also attractive for any traveler to have the opportunity not only to relax, but also to improve their health already on the coast of a unique Dead Sea, visit the ancient, multinational Jerusalem and blooming Haifa, modern Tel Aviv, Nazareth or Ashdod.

For such a small state, the number of attractions, shrines and natural beauties- just incredibly huge. Combining a beach holiday with treatment, unique excursions, pilgrimages to holy places for any believer is possible if you buy a tour or go on your own like me. At the same time, keep in mind that Russians do not need a visa to enter the country, and the flight is transferred very easily.

Jordan

A country neighboring Israel, which also has access to both the Red and the Dead Sea, and is just as convenient in terms of the availability of flights and the absence of visas. Jordan can give tourists an acquaintance with oriental exoticism and the secrets of not only the amazing reefs of Aqaba, but also the mysterious Nabataean Petra.

It is also worth paying attention to Jerash, perfectly preserved from antiquity, many biblical shrines, crusader castles and luxurious dunes of the desert with red sands of Wadi Rum. Jordan is much less explored by tourists than she deserves as the same Hungary, for example. And for all its exoticism, it is just as affordable for the average tourist.

UAE

If you would like to see Arabian tale already in a modern entourage - welcome to the United Arab Emirates! Exclusive beach hotels in Jumeirah, urban luxury hotels in Bur Dubai and Dubai Marina, more budget apartments in Deira or Al Barsha. One only can offer tourists over five hundred different accommodation options. Hottour.kz travel agency will help you in choosing a tour at a bargain price

And there are plenty of opportunities for a beach holiday in the Emirates in Ajman, Ras al Khaimah, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and already on the coast of the Indian Ocean - in Fujairah. A variety of hotels for tourists with the most different incomes combines a decent level of service and the opportunity to truly fall in love with this country. Choose a tour

Excursion trips to all seven emirates and days spent in unique water parks and amusement parks, helicopter rides over Dubai, visits to the world's largest mosque and the highest building on the planet. All this can be done in Dubai, I say in defiance of those who claim that the UAE has nothing to do. Naturally, many entertainments require money, but there are also completely free ones. Such as, . In the meantime, I'll post a video that I shot and edited myself. Beautiful music and an incredible spectacle - all this is the singing fountains in Dubai.

And winter in Dubai is great shopping and the opportunity to win one of the thousands of prizes during the next winter shopping festival. And to the admirers of the most different types sports, from tennis, diving and yachting, to golf and camel racing, car racing and horse racing - in the Emirates the real expanse.

Spain

Some travelers in search of a place to spend their winter holidays sometimes forget about the Spanish resorts. And completely undeserved, especially when you remember how many opportunities they offer. Holidays on the Costa del Sol - quiet, respectable and calm. On the beaches of cities protected by a mountain range from cold winds, in January you can, if not swim, then at least sunbathe. And the daily contemplation of the sea can be combined with excursions in the south of Spain. Plus, enjoy Spanish cuisine, wines and shopping, if your wallet allows it.

A more active and hot holiday awaits you on the islands of eternal spring, in the Canary Islands. Beaches, carnivals, zoos, amusement parks and aqua complexes, Spanish culture and absolutely exotic nature. Tours or independent trips to Tenerife and other islands of the archipelago will give you this and much more. During the winter season, if we are talking about Tenerife you need to choose hotels in the southern part of the island because the weather is much worse in the north.

By the way, while I was writing the article, the rain outside the window was replaced by snow. In the meantime, I was laying out the text and preparing photographs, the street near the house was decently filled up. Happy first snow everyone! Here are a couple of pics:



So it's time to get ready for your holiday. warm countries. Or at least dream about it!

Always yours, Daniil Privolov.

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