The velvet season is considered the most fertile time for relaxation, and this is quite justified. At the end of the "burning" season, prices for tourist tickets fall at an incredible speed, which, of course, cannot but attract. In the conditions of the protracted economic crisis, such tours are a "lifeline" for many people who want to relax somewhere on the picturesque sandy coast, and at least somehow save financial resources. The analytical service ATOR has published the top 10 cheapest tours for a beach holiday at the sea, we hope that this article will be not only interesting, but also useful.
10. Thailand
Despite the fact that in recent years Thailand has become one of the most popular tourist destinations, and therefore, all tourism lies on a solid commercial basis, this place is still one of the most mysterious and exotic corners of the planet. The uniqueness of Thailand lies in the fact that absolutely all types of recreation are presented there, from family to “sex tours". Thailand is truly diverse, and everyone will find what they are looking for there. The cheapest tourist "package" there costs about 60 thousand rubles.
9. Tunisia
Tunisia is perhaps the most contrasting resort in the African direction. On the one hand, these are white sandy beaches, amazing seascapes, the ancient ruins of Carthage and many more unique and inimitable things that provide Tunisia with a sufficient number of tourists every year. But on the other hand, people who choose this particular country for their vacation will have to face a very outdated infrastructure, low level of service and a high level of crime. The rest in this "Africa in French" will cost about 57 thousand rubles.
8. Spain
You can hardly imagine a country more colorful than Spain. If you have ever visited this sunny, cheerful country, it will remain in your heart forever. It is worth remembering this scorching sand of the beautiful beaches of the Canary Islands, the taste of refreshing sangria with the richest fruit bouquet, or the most interesting and unique museums of Dali and Gaudí, as immediately the consciousness will be filled with incomparable memories of this truly hot country. The cheapest tour to Spain costs 53 thousand rubles.
7. Cyprus
Cyprus is perhaps the best place for lovers of a measured holiday. There are no bright "chips" and unrestrained wild parties here. Everything is at a very decent level: service, cuisine, hotels, beaches - everything is very modern and tasteful. You will spend about 50 thousand rubles if you decide to go to this corner of prosperity.
6.Greece
Greece is able to satisfy the needs of even the most capricious tourist: numerous ancient sights of Athens, Thebes and Delphi, beautiful and refined beaches, truly cool hotels, clubs and bars, as well as world-famous spa resorts - this is just a small list of what this wonderful sunny country is proud of. It is a crime to choose a certain type of recreation, that is, either day or night, lying on the beach, drinking cocktails, or every day, sparing no effort, rushing from sight to sight is a crime.After all, Greece is the very place where you just need to enjoy everything at once, and nothing else. The minimum cost of a tourist package is about 38 thousand rubles.
5. Bulgaria
Bulgaria can rightfully be considered the most hospitable resort. “Everything for the people” is the motto of this country's tourism platform. There are extremely friendly and smiling locals and staff here, strikingly low prices for branded clothing and cosmetics, and, what is very important, very high-quality and inexpensive treatment. This is what attracts a huge number of tourists all year round. Most of all Bulgaria attracts Russians. However, nothing surprising. Good relations between Russia and Bulgaria have been established since the days of the Soviet Union. A vacation in this welcoming country will cost you 31 thousand rubles.
4. Turkey
Turkey has long been called the "All-Russian health resort", although with the famous "All inclusive" health resort this place can hardly be called. However, in addition to this famous beach holiday, which has already become the talk of the town, Turkey can surprise with a rich "excursion". One has only to remember the ruins of the ancient Topkapi Palace in Istanbul or the snow-white, with sky-blue healing water, Pamukkale springs. Prices for rest in this oriental "fairy tale" dropped from 27 to 30 thousand rubles. For those who want to visit this country, we have selected Turkey's best hotels 2017.
3. Anapa
In the early 2010s, Anapa became the leader in Russia in terms of the number of tourists, and this is no accident. Many factors played a role here, ranging from, so to speak, the habits of Soviet-trained Russians, who have not changed their choice of vacation spot for decades, warmed by pleasant memories of the past, to high funding for tourism infrastructure. Anapa is a very developed and affordable resort. Every year people from all over our huge country come here to improve their health in the famous health resorts of this old city, enjoy the clean, warm sea and taste young, aromatic homemade wine. 25-26 thousand rubles - and a ticket to this "Russian paradise" is yours.
2. Sochi
Sochi is the most popular tourist destination on the Russian Black Sea coast. The 2014 Olympics added such popularity to the city, after which Sochi gained, firstly, world fame, and secondly, it changed significantly, which is very noticeable in terms of the latest infrastructure and level of service. The cheapest tour package costs 24-25 thousand rubles.
1. Crimea
In many ways, recreation in Crimea has remained the same as it was decades ago, back in Soviet times: all the same health resorts, children's camps on the Black Sea coast, pebble beaches and sellers of hot corn and pies. All this makes up the unchanging flavor of this place, and, what is most surprising, this conservatism has not become boring to anyone. But what Crimea is most famous for is, of course, its nature. The peninsula abounds in a huge number of caves, mountains, rivers and lakes. This year, prices for vacations in Crimea have fallen by a third - about 20-22 thousand rubles is the cheapest option for rest in this picturesque place during the velvet season.
As we found out, there is simply an incredible number of places for budget holidays in the velvet season. But don't fall for the common misconceptions that a budget tour equals a low-quality tour. Always look wider: in addition to expensive hotels, chic restaurants and other "bourgeois" pleasures, there is something in the world that costs much more - and this is nature, fresh air, a warm azure sea, people - everything that makes up nothing comparable flavor of each place.