Finding out where to go on vacation in August 2021! Beach vacation by the warm sea and not only.
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Black Sea
Krasnodar Territory and Crimea - two main destinations for beach holidays in August 2021 in Russia. The best resorts in the country annually challenge each other for the right to the championship. For families with children, it is better to choose villages near large resorts - there will be fewer tourists, and the rest itself is quieter and calmer.
The weather on the Black Sea is wonderful: the average daytime temperature is + 27 ° С, at night + 19 ° С, the sea warmed up to + 25 ° С. It gets hot at noon, the air heats up above + 30 ° С, and at this time it is undesirable to be outside. It is better to sunbathe before 11 am. Read more about the weather in August in Sochi and Crimea.
In August, rest in the resorts of Russia is almost completely beachfront: because of the heat and stuffiness, many hours of excursions are not in demand, but you can afford short trips. For example, visit the botanical garden, archaeological sites, Crimean palaces, caves and museums, or go to taste the products of local winemakers. Evening promenades along the embankments, the magnificent Olympic Park in Sochi, water parks and amusement parks are very popular with vacationers. Find out what is worth seeing in Crimea and where to go in Sochi.
Some go for catamarans, surfing and diving, but most vacationers just spend time on the beach. Coastal cafes and discos are open almost around the clock. There are zoos, dolphinariums, aquariums and amusement parks for children.
Azov sea
Where to go to rest by the sea in August 2021 in Russia, in addition to the Black Sea resorts? Rest on the shores of the Azov Sea is no less popular. The most popular and inexpensive resorts are the city of Yeisk, the villages of Golubitskaya, Dolzhanskaya and Shchelkino. The beaches on the coast are sandy with an admixture of small shell rock, they are often called children's, because they are shallow and warm. The main advantage of rest in Azov is reasonable prices and a wide choice of housing in the private sector. Find out more about the rest on the Sea of Azov.
The weather in August at the beginning of the month remains warm and sunny: during the day + 30 ° С, at night + 23 ° С, the water is warm + 26 ° С, but sometimes strong winds blow, the sea is stormy, and the water becomes muddy from sand. After August 20, strong winds occur more and more often, it is better not to travel with small children.
In terms of entertainment and comfort level, Yeisk is confidently leading. In the village of Golubitskaya there is a dolphinarium and a water park, in Yeisk there is a water park, a dolphinarium, children's entertainment centers and an amusement park, an oceanarium and a canyon with crocodiles. In other resorts, all the entertainment is more modest, but a beach holiday can be diluted with horse riding lessons, windsurfing, excursions and boat trips.
Altai
Fans of outdoor activities in August can go to one of the most beautiful places in Russia - Altai. This is the land of untouched nature, mountain ranges and dense taiga. August in Altai pleases with the weather: the average temperature during the day is + 25 ° С, at night + 15 ° С.
Good recreation centers on the lakes - near Lake Teletskoye and Aya, the "Turquoise Katun" complex is very popular. The water in the lakes warmed up in August, and you can swim. But the main entertainment in Altai is hunting, fishing, rafting, speleotourism, equestrian sports and hiking.
There are many interesting places in Altai, some of them can be visited independently - Kamyshlinsky waterfall, Chemal, Tavdinsky caves and Patmos island. The region is also famous for its places of power. If the trip is planned by car, then you can take a fascinating journey along the Chuisky tract and admire the nature of Gorny Altai. The main thing is to remember that this region is harsh, the weather can change at any moment, and when climbing the mountains, you will need warm clothes.
Baikal
Everyone who is tired of the crowded southern Russian resorts and who is attracted by the harsh Siberian nature will surely enjoy a vacation on the shores of the cleanest lake in Russia. In August, in the region of Olkhon and the Maloye More, the weather is dry and warm. The daytime air temperature can reach + 25 ° C, but breezes can drastically cool the air, so a warm sweater and jacket will come in handy. The temperature at night can drop especially sharply: up to +5 ... + 10 ° С. Sometimes there are strong winds.
There are several interesting places on Lake Baikal, especially popular with tourists: Chivyrkuisky Bay, Listvyanka, Olkhon Island and Slyudyanka. Fishermen prefer the bay, outdoor enthusiasts choose Olkhon, and Slyudyanka and Listvyanka are suitable for families. The best tourist recreation centers are located near the Small Sea, in the villages of Listvyanka and Khuzhir. You can rent a modest village yurt or book a room in a luxury hotel, it all depends on the wishes of the vacationer. Find out how much a vacation on Lake Baikal costs.
Until the end of August, you can swim on Lake Baikal, but not everywhere, but only in bays and bays. The warmest places are Chivyrkuisky, Mukhor and Barguzinsky bays. The water can warm up to + 20 ° С and above. True, it will be warm until the first storm, but after a few days it will warm up again. Read our tips for relaxing on Lake Baikal.
Volga region
Quite a non-trivial option where you can relax in August 2021 in Russia - the Volga region. The Volga region occupies a huge territory of the East European Plain and extends to the Caspian Lowland. In the Nizhny Novgorod region, the most comfortable rest in the first half of the month: during the day + 26 ° С, at night + 16 ° С. In the south, in the Astrakhan region, it is hotter and drier: during the day + 33 ° С, at night + 23 ° С, the water temperature is + 26 ° С, but the summer heat is softened by large water basins.
The most comfortable recreation centers and hotels for tourists are located in the Samara, Nizhny Novgorod and Astrakhan regions. Vacationers spend a lot of time on the beaches, walking, hunting, fishing and going on excursions. Local sanatoriums successfully use mud therapy and mineral water.
But the main highlight of the rest in the Volga region is the organization river cruises along the largest river in Europe. You can take a real mini-trip and admire the landscapes for several days, get acquainted with the history of the glorious cities on the Volga.
The cultural and excursion rest will be interesting and rich: the Astrakhan Kremlin, the ancient architecture of Saratov and the embankments of Samara, the Kazan Kremlin, the memorial and museum complex and the monuments of Volgograd. There are many places in the Volga region associated with the names of prominent Russian writers, painters and statesmen.
