- Where to go on vacation in October?
- Excursion tours
- Cruises
- Beach vacation
- Vacation with children
- Travel in Russia
- Festivals and Holidays
Over the question "Where to go in October?" those who have a vacation in the tenth month of the year think about it. From the first half of October, there will be no problems (you can choose between different tourist destinations), but the closer to November, the further you will have to fly in search of the sun and gentle sea, which will inevitably affect the cost of the tours.
Where to go on vacation in October?
Tenerife, Canary Islands
In the middle of autumn, you can buy a ticket to Cyprus (in Larnaca and Famagusta the thermometer shows + 27˚C during the day, in Kyrenia and Nicosia + 26˚C, in Limassol + 25˚C; this month it is recommended to explore the Cypriot mountains, picturesque villages, archaeological and historical monuments) or Tunisia (depending on the resort, the water temperature is + 22-25˚C; it is best to rest at this time on the eastern coast, which is less prone to precipitation).
In October, it is worth taking a closer look at such countries as Thailand (Krabi, Phangan, Samet, Ko Tao, Samui are suitable for a comfortable pastime; the average temperature in October is + 30-32˚C) and the United Arab Emirates (at the beginning of the month, the thermometer jumps to + 35˚C, and by the end it does not rise above + 31˚C; in the evenings in all emirates, the environment cools down to + 22˚C, with the exception of Fujairah, where at sunset + 27˚C; + 26-degree water is suitable for prolonged swimming, as well as diving in Dubai and Sharjah).
The second month of autumn is a good time to relax in Israel: the Mediterranean Sea will delight you with + 23-25-degree heat, the Sea of Galilee + 26˚C, and the Dead Sea + 26-28˚C. From mid-October in Israel, the rainy season begins in the west and north of the country, so at this time it is better to buy vouchers to the southern resorts. Travelers will be offered to ride in the desert by jeep or camel riding, as well as pay attention to the Ramon crater.
Those who decide to go to Vienna at the beginning of October will have + 18-20-degree heat in the daytime, conducive to relaxation in park areas, walking and sightseeing. Advice: you can take tram number 1 - it passes the Parliament, Opera, University, Beethoven's house.
Excursion tours
Rome, Italy
Of the excursion tours in October, the following may be interesting:
- “Italian Kaleidoscope”: starting point of the route - Rome (landmark objects - Arch of Constantine, Capitoline Hill, Colosseum, Palatine Hill, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Castel Sant'Angelo). As part of the tour, tourists will visit Florence (famous for the Basilica of San Lorenzo, Giotto's Bell Tower, Palazzo Pitti, Ponte Vecchio, Palazzo Spinelli, Boboli Gardens, Orsanmichele Church), Siena (there is the Duomo, San Domenico Basilica, Piccolominico Palace, Torre del Mangia Tower), Venice (famous for the Doge's Palace, Grand Canal, Bridge of Sighs, St. Mark's Cathedral).
- “Steps of Hannibal” (a trip to Tunisia): tourists will be offered to see the Roman villas, the Baths of Anthony and the Phoenician port in Carthage, go to Sidi Bou Said (here you can drink tea with pine nuts in Cafe des Nattes, see the house Dar el-Annabi 18th century and exhibits of the Museum of Music), Uticu (the ruins of the ancient city are subject to inspection, namely: the fort, the theater, the necropolis, "House of the Fountain" and "House of Treasures"), Bizerto (the main attractions are the Great Mosque of the 17th century, Spanish fort of the 16th century, the temple of Alexander Nevsky), Tabarka (of particular interest is the Genoese fort of the 16th century), Bull-Regia (famous for its underground Roman villas with floors decorated with mosaics), Duggu (the temples of Saturn and Juno Celeste are subject to inspection, the baths of Licinius and the Cyclops, the mausoleum of Ateban, Trifolium), Kairouan (famous for the cathedral mosque with a minaret, 35 m high, as well as a 73-meter round pool of the 9th century), Tozeur (it is worth paying attention to the exposition of the Dar Cherait museum complex, palm oases, parks B Elvedere and Chak Wak), Douz (tourists are offered to fly over the oases and desert on a motor hang-glider; noteworthy is the Sahara Museum and the weekly unfolding Friday market).
Cruises
Nassau, Bahamas
In October, vacationers will be offered to join the cruise "Towards the Caribbean."The departure point is the US port of Canaveral (famous for Cocoa Beach, where you can surf and play beach volleyball; Patrick Air Force Base, from where unmanned satellites and rockets are launched; Cape Canaveral lighthouse; Kennedy Space Center). After a day sailing, the participants of the cruise will head to Nassau (in the capital of the Bahamas, white sand beaches are of interest; Paradise Island, where you can meet dolphins, relax on the beaches and visit the casino; Royal Gardens; Parliament Square; Pirate Museum; Royal stairs with 65 steps carved into the rock) and Coco Cay (there are white-sand beaches and shopping areas), after which we will return to the port of Canaveral.
Beach vacation
Protaras, Cyprus
In October, you can spend time on the Sicilian beach Arenella Beach (from the beginning to the end of October + 24-degree water cools down to + 22˚C): this sandy beach provides guests with a hotel of the same name, a bar, a restaurant, sun loungers, umbrellas, ramps for tourists - wheelchair users. It should be noted that the entrance to the water here is shallow, and meeting with sea urchins and unpleasant underwater inhabitants is unlikely.
Mid-autumn is suitable for spending time on the beaches of Cypriot Protaras (the sea is warmed up to + 25˚C):
- Flamingo Beach: equipped with sun loungers, fresh water showers, massage parlor, umbrellas and awnings. Families with children flock here (gentle entry into the water + sandy coast) and active vacationers (here you can spend time on the playgrounds for team games and tennis courts, go on a mini-trip on a catamaran, pirate schooner or pleasure boat).
- Louma Beach: This Blue Flag beach is where you can sunbathe on the golden sands surrounded by date palms. Since Louma Beach is located in a cozy bay, the sea here is calm and attracts vacationers with children. The beach equipment is represented by a lifeguard tower, toilets, showers, sun loungers, rental point, umbrellas. Moving a little from the beach, you can visit the chapel of St. Nicholas.
As for the Egyptian resorts, the beaches of El Gouna deserve the attention of vacationers (the water temperature is at + 26˚C), most of which are focused on family and children's recreation (there are shallows in the sea, the length of which is 500-600 m). Active vacationers will love Mangroovy Beach, which has a kitesurfing base.
Vacation with children
Sudak, Crimea
In October, children should be delighted with a visit to the EuroChocolate festival in Perugia, Italy (children will be delighted with the opportunity to feast on wrenches, boots, sculptures and other chocolate masterpieces), Lido Water Park on the island of Kos (young guests can swim in a specially designed them a pool with fountains and colorful slides, enjoy ice cream in a children's cafe, take part in interactive games), the Aquaventure water park in Dubai (it is equipped with a 2-kilometer river, a 700-meter beach, Dolphin Bay, where you can not only see dolphins, but also swim with them, the children's play area Splashers, where a bucket is installed, creating at regular intervals a lot of splashes, slides, “cobwebs” for climbing, water cannons).
As for the autumn holidays, from October 9 to 16, their children (age - 10-17 years old) can be assigned to the children's sports camp "Maximum" in Sudak. Children having a rest here will be offered to play football, basketball and volleyball, practice fencing, attend physical training, self-defense and first aid lessons, swim in the pool, and join hiking in the mountains. The camp has tennis courts, disco halls, sports grounds, equipped places for playing ping-pong and billiards.
Travel in Russia
Kislovodsk
In October, you can go to Ivanovo (the house-ship, the Svyato-Vvedensky convent, the Shchudrovskaya tent, the Transfiguration church, the monument to Arkady Severny are subject to inspection, and the Kharinka park, the Ivanovo chintz museum, Stepanov park, Fokin's estate) or Anapa (tourists are offered to take photos of the Lighthouse and the monument to Dr. small travelers to the Ethnographic Park "Dobrodeya").
In the middle of autumn, you should pay attention to the Caucasus - visit the foot of the 2300-meter Bolshoi Tkhach mountain (if you climb to the top, you can see the entire Western Caucasus) and the Rufabgo waterfalls (consists of 10 waterfalls, the height of the largest of which reaches 20 m; access to the first 5 water cascades are accessible to every tourist, regardless of age, since railings and stairs meet on this site; to get to other waterfalls, you will have to use climbing equipment).
If you wish, at the beginning of October, you can go fishing in the Zhupanovka River (Kamchatka) by fly fishing or using a spinning rod: chinook salmon, kizichi, mykizha, chum salmon, char are found in it.
Festivals and Holidays
Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany
October is the month of the festival of sweet wines Best of Sweets in the Austrian Eisenstadt (mass tastings, excursions to the cellars, performances of folklore ensembles are waiting for those present), the Cirio de Nazare festival in Brazilian Belem (the event is accompanied by the Romaria river procession, which consists in the transportation of the image along the river Virgin of Nazare, as well as the unfolding ver-o-peso fair, which sells a variety of goods), “Wine Days” in Hungary (main events: theatrical processions in honor of the harvest, wine tasting in the cellars, wind instrument festival, costume balls, concerts live music, choice of the queen of wine, fireworks), food festival Taste of the Black Country in Great Britain (tourists are especially interested in the “battle of the butchers” and the opportunity to get local products in the unfolding stalls), the Oktoberfest beer festival in Munich (in honor of the event, parade and tastings; in addition, there will be eateries, qi rk, carousels, shooting galleries, puppet theaters, laughter rooms), a love parade in Tel Aviv (at the electronic music festival you can see parade participants in fancy costumes and visit fashion shows), a fish festival in Spain (main events: seafood exhibitions, folklore concerts, competitions between fishermen), camel racing in the UAE (participants cover a distance of 400 m and 3 km; a total of 20 races are held), the festival of Eastern European advertising "Golden Drum" in Slovenia (here you can see 2000 exhibits from more than 30 countries).
