Where to fly in May: 6 destinations for an inexpensive seaside vacation
Spring is coming to an end, the long-awaited May holidays are approaching, when you can take a ticket and go on vacation abroad without significant losses for your vacation. Many are beginning to think about in which country to spend their May vacation as inexpensively as possible. At the same time, you need the opportunity to swim in the warm sea and sunbathe under the hot sun. We have prepared a list of countries where you can go in the last month of spring for a beach holiday. All of them are convenient for traveling with a child.
List of six foreign places where you can economically relax with or without a child
In May, it hardly makes sense to go to Thailand or the beaches of Goa: real heat begins in these regions. The same is happening with the Maldives and the Caribbean: Cuba, Dominican Republic. The thawed Europe and places such as Cyprus, Spain, Tunisia come to the fore.
All inclusive in Turkey
Buffet at Hedef Resort and Spa in Turkey. Photo by Sergey Melkonov from Flickr
May in Turkey is the beginning of the beach holiday season. During the May holidays, Antalya, Bodrum, Marmaris and other resorts of this country experience an influx of tourists from Russia. During this period, you can already swim, although not for long. The water temperature fluctuates around twenty degrees, air - twenty-five. The nights are cool. In May, Turkey is convenient for a measured “hotel” holiday with children or friends, sightseeing.
With children in Egypt
Pool Palm Beach Resort in Hurghada. Photo by Mpigapicha from Flickr
Although, according to many lovers of inexpensive holidays, Egypt is inferior in terms of the quality of service to Turkey, in May it is already hot here, and you can fully swim in the sea. In Alexandria at this time it is cooler than in Sharm el-Sheikh and Hurghada. To Egypt, but perhaps the ideal month for a beach holiday here is May, when the number of tourists from Russia is still relatively small, but the weather is already hot.
Beach holidays in Greece
In Greece in May it is already possible to swim in some places. Photo by FrankMaurer via Flickr
May is perfect for holidays in Greece. A light breeze blows on the islands, the weather is warm, but not hot. Toward the end of the month, the sea becomes comfortable for swimming. During May, numerous holidays are held here - from the workers' day to the Medieval Festival in Rhodes. Also during May, the anniversary of the Battle of Crete is celebrated in various places in Greece. Even if the weather turns out to be not summer enough, there are numerous ancient sights of this country at the service of tourists.
Spain, where it's already warm
Beach in Cadiz in Spain. Photo by Emilio del Prado from Flickr
In May, the south coast of Spain is warm enough for swimming and sunbathing. On average, the air temperature is kept at around 25 degrees Celsius, water - at 20. In Andalusia, the Canary Islands, it is best to relax at this time. The Catalan coast, Barcelona can still disappoint beach lovers. At least in early May. The rest of the time, Spain with its well-known multivisas is open to guests from Russia.
Still cool Croatia
In May in Dubrovnik it is already safe to swim. Photo by margory.june from Flickr
In Dubrovnik, Split and other resorts of Croatia, the tourist season begins in May. In other words, not bathing. Not everyone will dare to swim in the sea in May. The weather is not hot, but quite suitable for sunbathing. In the evening, a windbreaker and pants may be required. The main advantages of a May holiday in Croatia are the absence of crowds of tourists and the opportunity to see local attractions in a relaxed atmosphere.
Hot sun in Montenegro
In May, the sun is already very warm in Montenegro. Photo by aWorldTourer via Flickr
Vacationing in Montenegro is usually cheaper than in Croatia, while the country is located to the south, and therefore the sea is warmer here in May. The water temperature usually stays above twenty degrees. May in Montenegro is the beginning of the tourist season, although it is still deserted until the summer, and most nightclubs are closed. However, there are open restaurants, and the service in hotels is on top. Many already have swimming pools.
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