- Where to go during your August vacation?
- Dubrovnik
- Kislovodsk
- Anapa
"Where to go on vacation in August?" - a frequently asked question, because vacation in the last summer month is popular due to the large number of vacations falling on it.
Where to go during your August vacation?
You can spend your August vacation on the Black Sea coast in Bulgaria or on the Adriatic Sea in Montenegro or Croatia. For a holiday in the Mediterranean in August, it is worth going to the Greek Corfu or Rhodes. And lovers of Italy will love the rest on the Venetian and Ligurian coasts.
In order to get the opportunity to take part in all kinds of festivals and holidays at the end of summer, it makes sense to purchase tours to Spanish resorts (rely on those located in the northern part of Spain).
At the end of summer, you should not ignore the Krasnodar Territory (Adler, Yeisk, Anapa), the resorts of Mineralnye Vody, as well as the Moscow region. No less interesting this month will be a vacation in Central Russia, for example, on Seliger (beach, water sports and sightseeing holidays, fishing and pilgrimage to holy places await travelers).
August is a great time to travel on cruise ships. So, you can go on a tour along the Volga - it will allow you to visit cities such as Volgograd, Astrakhan, Samara, Rostov-on-Don.
Dubrovnik
In August, the Adriatic warms up to + 25˚C (daytime temperature + 30˚C), so in addition to swimming, surfing and diving are becoming popular in Dubrovnik.
The main sights of Dubrovnik: the large Onofrio fountain (water flows into the bowls from 16 holes), the Prince's Palace (Gothic style + Renaissance details), the Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary (the chapel of the cathedral contains a polyptych by Titian - the scene depicts the Assumption of the Mother of God).
Dubrovnik beaches:
- Lapad beach: at the service of vacationers - a cafe and a lounge bio-bar, changing cabins, sun loungers and other "beach goods".
- Copacabana beach: here, if you wish, you can ride a rented boat, kayak or pedal boat, rinse in the shower (unsalted water is served), and in the evening - spend time in one of the bars or at the disco. As for the children, they will be delighted with the inflatable “island” floating a few meters from the shore.
Those who wish will be able to go on a pleasure boat to the nearest islands (in summer, trips lasting an average of half an hour start from the port of Gruz).
Kislovodsk
On average, the air at the end of summer in Kislovodsk warms up to + 20-27˚C. In the mornings and evenings it is a little cool here (at night the temperature drops below + 20˚C) - this is due to the proximity of the mountains.
The main attractions of Kislovodsk: Valley of Roses (a walk in the park will impress lovers of flowers of different colors and varieties), Chaliapin's dacha (here you can not only see rare books and recordings of songs performed by Chaliapin, but also visit musical and literary evenings), Narzan Gallery (pour here water is only available in mugs or disposable cups, and it is completely free).
Kislovodsk is a suitable place for health improvement, as there is low humidity and there are no sudden changes in temperature. In treatment, terrenkur (dosed walking) and healing water - narzan (used for drinking and bathing and is prescribed for hypotensive and hypertensive patients suffering from bronchial asthma, heart disease and other diseases) are widely used. So, you can relax and heal in the Ordzhonikidze sanatorium (the sanatorium has several programs "Basic" and "Recreation" - both are developed for children and adults; in addition, those who wish can "experience" a program for weight correction) or "Solnechny" (vacationers will find on its territory landscaped alleys, artificial waterfalls, singing musical fountains, a rose garden, an outdoor pool with a sunbathing area, a children's playground; in Solnechny you can take a course of mud therapy, massage and spa procedures).
If a beach vacation is of interest to you, then it is quite possible: at your service is an artificial lake in the valley of the Alikonovka River. On its shore there is a recreation area with dry closets, changing rooms and a cafe. Since at the end of summer the water warms up to + 19-20˚C on average, which may be uncomfortable for many, if you wish, you can visit the water park in the Narzan Valley sanatorium.
Anapa
Average temperature indicators: air + 27˚C, and water + 23˚C. The main sights of Anapa: Lermontovskaya pavilion (a picturesque view of the Black Sea opens from here), Gorgippia Museum (is an excavation museum - excavations of the ancient city quarters stretched for several kilometers; guides will tell you about the exhibits found here), Russian Gate (is a preserved part of the fortress, erected in 1783).
Anapa beaches:
- Vysokiy Bereg beach: it is suitable for snorkeling and stone therapy (walk on warm pebbles and put it on the lower back).
- Beach "Kordon": has a diving center and a yacht club.
