- Where to go on vacation in July?
- Excursion tours
- Beach vacation
- Ski resorts
- Cruises
- Vacation with children
- Travel in Russia
- Festivals and Holidays
The question "Where to go in July?" is able to confuse many vacationers, because the middle of summer is the peak month of the year, when a huge number of vacationers rush to the resorts, and prices for many tours reach their apogee, and therefore it becomes not so easy to decide on a vacation spot.
Where to go on vacation in July?
Sveti Stefan, Montenegro
In July, numerous tourists occupy sea resorts, so in the middle of summer you can bet on Bulgaria, Montenegro, Croatia, Greece, Italy or Spain. At this time, the sea in these countries warms up to + 25˚C.
For a beach pastime, you can go to Tunisia (here the air heats up to + 32˚C, and the water temperature reaches + 22˚C; for families with children, it is better to choose Djerba, where the water is 1-2 degrees warmer) or in Tenerife (the Atlantic Ocean becomes relatively warm + 22˚C, and vacationers there will be interested in a volcano, a water park, a killer whale show in Loro Park).
In July, Malta is very attractive for tourists (if we talk about weather conditions, then in the middle of summer it is more comfortable to rest there than, for example, in Greece or Turkey; the water warms up to + 24-26˚C) and Crimea (rest here in July, when the sea warms up to + 21-23˚C, it will cost 1, 5 times cheaper than in European resorts, and the weather will be conducive to swimming in sea waters and excursion pastime).
The seventh month of the year is not very comfortable for sightseeing tours in Europe. For this purpose, it makes sense to go to the Baltic or Scandinavian countries - Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway.
Excursion tours
Copenhagen, Denmark
The following tours are of interest in July:
- "Fjords of Norway": as part of the tour, starting in St. Petersburg, travelers will go on an excursion around Helsinki (they will be offered to pay attention to the Senate Square, Mannerheim Avenue, the church in the rock, Sibelius Park), Oslo (famous for the Vigeland Park, Akershus Fortress, the cultural center Heni-Unstad, the Nobel Peace Center) and Bergen (famous for the Rosenkrantz tower, the Fish Market, the Marijakirken church, the Floybanen funicular), will get acquainted with the Sognefjord (the depth of a 204-kilometer fjord is 1308 m; from the village on the bank of the Sogh the fjord, you can go to the Nigardsbreen National Park and the glacier of the same name; in Balestrand, the Aquarium is of interest, and in Lerdal - the center of salmon farming), Hardangerfjord (in the fjord stretching for 113 km and having a maximum depth of 890 m, rainbow trout and salmon are bred; fish farms, orchards, hotels, Rus Jendal Castle) and the Nrøyfjord (a fjord, 17 km long, surrounded by sheer cliffs with a height of 1.7 km), as well as the Weringfossen waterfall (next to the 182-meter waterfall there is an observation deck from where you can admire the water flow and the emerging rainbow).
- “Scandinavian capitals”: sightseers will see the Royal Palace, exhibits of the Vasa Museum, architectural buildings of the Gamla Stan district, the Riddarholmen Church in Stockholm, the Little Mermaid statue, Copenhagen City Hall with a 105-meter tower, Amalienborg Palace and Rosenborg Castle in Copenhagen, Dome Cathedral, Town Hall in Vigeland Park and Akershus Fortress in Oslo.
Beach vacation
Sochi
For lovers of Italian beaches, it makes sense to take a closer look at the seaside resorts on the Venetian and Ligurian coasts in July:
- Ventimiglia beaches: descent to the sea (mostly pebble beaches) is carried out along the winding city streets. It should be noted that everyone standing on the hill will have the opportunity to admire the panorama of the Ligurian Gulf.
- the beaches of Lignano: the resort consists of 3 parts: Lignano Riviera is famous for its golf courses, thermal springs, private villas, a beach divided into 6 zones, where 3000 umbrellas are installed, water gymnasiums work, evening discos are arranged; Lignano Sabbiadoro - music and night bars, a sandy beach suitable for families with children; Lignano Pineta - a beach sector consisting of 9 zones (there everyone will find beach houses, chairs, sun loungers and umbrellas).
As for the Greek beaches, it is better to bet on those whose location is the islands of Corfu, Thassos and Crete - in the second summer month, although it is hot there, there are no extreme temperature values.
If we talk about Russian beach resorts, then July can be devoted to relaxing on the beaches of Adler, Tuapse, Anapa, resorts in the Kaliningrad region.
Ski resorts
New Zealand
In the second summer month, it is worth taking a closer look at the ski resorts of New Zealand, where July is the coldest month and the ski season starts.
You can actively relax in July in the Remarkables (40% of the slopes are difficult, 30% are of medium difficulty and 30% of the slopes are designed for beginners; the height difference is 357 m; the resort has a fan park and a track for snowboarders) or Coronet Peak (provides funpark and halfpipe vacationers, 7 lifts, 40% difficult, 45% medium difficulty and 15% slopes for beginner skiers; on Fridays and Saturdays from mid-July to September, night skiing becomes available in Coronet Peak).
Cruises
Those who embarked on the 8-day Cuban Rhythms cruise in mid-summer will visit:
- in Cuban Havana (famous for the Capitol, Cathedral of Saint Christopher, Prado Boulevard, José Martí Memorial, San Carlos de la Cabaña fortress complex of the 18th century, Bolshoi Theater in the colonial baroque style, Hemingway House Museum, Colon Cemetery, which is the site of burial of famous politicians),
- Belize City (here you can see the Cathedral of St. John, exhibits of the Maritime and Coastal Zone Museums), the Honduran island of Rotan (famous for sandy beaches and hills covered with tropical greenery),
- Mexican Costa Maya (from here you can head to the ruins of the Mayan civilization - Chakchoben or Kohunlich),
- Cuban Juventuda (vacationers will be able to sunbathe on the white sand of Playa Paraiso beach, explore the wrecks of the Los Barcos dive zone, view aboriginal drawings in the Cueva Punta del Este cave).
Vacation with children
Svetlogorsk, Kaliningrad region
Children will surely be delighted with the pastime:
- in Cypriot camps (parents who have made a choice in favor of the Malvern House Cyprus camp, aimed at children 5-16 years old, can be sure that their children will swim in the Mediterranean Sea, will see tourist places, will participate in contests and quizzes, and will be "pulled up" English; language school for children is located in Episkopi, and for parents in Limassol),
- visits to the Italian Lake Garda (for younger guests - the Caneva World water park, equipped with Blue Lake, Typhoon, Water Jump, Coral Bay, Lazy River, Mini Black, Shark Bay and other water activities; Movieland amusement park, where shows and attractions are based on stories “Police Academy”, “Terminator”, “Rambo”, “Peter Pan”; and Gardaland children's amusement park with Magic Mountain, Orto Bruco, Sequoia Adventure and other attractions; in addition, with children you can explore the medieval castle and Villa Perlagona, and also go to the Natura Viva park, which is the habitat of tigers, giraffes, zebras, monkeys, lions),
- rope park "Sherwood" in Karelia (the park, located on the shores of Lake Syamozero, is equipped with a climbing wall, "stairs to the sky", "hanging barrels", "cobwebs" and other attractions; those who wish can not only participate in an entertaining team game, but also share a campfire meal with the participants of the game, during which everyone will be able to enjoy the “Delicious Rainbow” fish soup, aromatic tea with Karelian herbs and buckwheat porridge “Karelian style with meat”).
Travel in Russia
Kamchatka
July is suitable for travel to Kamchatka. Active tourists will be offered to climb the 2300-meter Mutnovsky volcano and inspect its crater, go on a boat trip along the Russkaya Bay (it will last 10 hours), raft down the Bystraya River, watch bears as part of a helicopter tour to Kuril Lake, visit the Valley of Geysers (there are geysers, hot springs, thermal grounds, lakes and waterfalls) and the Vachkazhets mountain range, as well as accommodate in one of the recreation centers with a thermal pool near the village of Paratunka.
Those who went to Pskov in July will see the Trinity Cathedral, the Snetogorsk Monastery, the Gremyachaya Tower, a fountain with a goldfish, exhibits of the Pogankin Chambers and the Pskov Railway Museum, stroll through the Kutuzovsky Garden, Anastasievsky Square and Pushkin Park (there is a 32-meter Ferris Wheel) climb the Vlasyevskaya tower of the Pskov Kremlin (it is an observation platform from where you can see the Mirozhsky monastery, Olginsky bridge, the Velikaya river).
Festivals and Holidays
St. Petersburg
July is the time for various holidays and festivals, for example:
- Medieval festival in Brussels (guests of the festival are delighted with a festival of Belgian cuisine, knightly tournaments and competitions in which crossbowmen and archers participate),
- Cactus Festival in Bruges (informal music festival is held at the Minnewaterpark),
- Summer festival of music and fireworks in the English fortress of Warwick (in addition to the grandiose fireworks, those present at the festival will be able to enjoy classical music, which will be performed by the best orchestras in the world),
- Harley Davidson parade in Hamburg (tourists will find a variety of shows, concerts and a sea of beer),
- Meringue festival in Dominican Santo Domingo (everyone will be able to enjoy this passionate and energetic dance),
- mango festival in Delhi (those present will be able to see about 300 varieties of mango and enjoy dishes based on it, for example, chicken with mango, which is poured with a glaze prepared on the basis of red wine),
- a cowboy convention in Calgary, Canada (the 10-day program includes a rodeo, Wild West van races, an agricultural fair, a parade with orchestras and bands),
- Beer festival in Limassol (guests are involved in various competitions and entertained with performances of acrobats, jugglers, Latin American dancers, rock and pop music),
- The Jazz Festival in The Hague (in addition to jazz concerts, tourists will visit exhibitions), the Sand Sculpture Festival in St. Petersburg (the place where the sculptures were created is the beach of the Peter and Paul Fortress; you can capture them in a photo within 5 days),
- festival "Knight's Castle" in Vyborg (within the framework of this event dedicated to the military and peaceful life of the Middle Ages, knightly amusements, equestrian and tournaments are organized, in which archers and fencers compete, as well as fairs of medieval craftsmen, where you can get shoes, jewelry and weapons),
- Summer festival in Croatian Dubrovnik (guests will visit opera performances, film screenings and classical music concerts).
