Velvet season in October abroad. Where to go on a beach holiday in October: countries, weather, entertainment

October is not the best season for a beach holiday. Most Mediterranean resorts are already feeling the breath of winter (however, it is expressed only in the number of precipitation). And the popular tourist countries of South Asia are barely emerging from the rainy season.

However, there are still places where the average Russian can accumulate a supply of the sun's vitamin D long winter. We have selected for you 15 places to go on vacation in October 2018– from Russia to abroad, from inexpensive to VIP class. Resorts are sorted from the most expensive to the most budget destinations.

The price is based on a seven-day tour in a 4* hotel.

15. Maldives: Lhaviani, Raa

Average price: from 157,000 rub.
Air temperature during the day: 31°
Air temperature at night: 28°
Water temperature: 29°

October is a chance to try Maldivian resorts at a more or less reasonable price. At this time of year the sea is indecently warm, however wet season capable of spoiling the entire idyll. There are approximately equal numbers of sunny and rainy days, but strong winds will pleasantly amaze surfers, and the migration of whales and rays that takes place at this time will attract lovers of wildlife and diving. For a beach holiday, it is best to go in the first half of the month - there is less rain and the wind is not so strong.

14. Dominican Republic: Boca Chica, Puerto Plata, Punta Cana

Average price: from 110,000 rub.
Air temperature during the day: 30°
Air temperature at night: 25°
Water temperature: 29°

The best time to travel to the Dominican Republic is October November. The sweltering summer heat, along with the heavy rains at the end of the month, are just beginning to subside. But the sea is as warm as soup - 29°, and the beaches seem to have come straight out of an advertising picture.

If you wish, you can try to walk around the sights. For example, the main city of the country, Santo Domingo, is included in the list of world attractions according to UNESCO. And lovers of wildlife can enjoy all its tropical diversity in national parks countries. However, diving enthusiasts should remember that the sea at this time of year is still rough, there are strong winds and even storms. An additional advantage is that tourists can travel to the Dominican Republic without a visa.

13. Indonesia: Jakarta, Kuta, Ubud

Average price: from 110,000 rub.
Air temperature during the day: 29°
Air temperature at night: 22°
Water temperature: 28°

In Indonesia, every tourist will find a place for himself - cheaper, richer, smaller, larger, more active, more relaxed. The tourism infrastructure in the country is well developed, but the specific local sand may surprise you a little. Due to the abundance of volcanoes in the past, it is a non-standard black color. However, it is pleasant to walk on it. Besides, Indonesia is just very beautiful country with its own culture and architecture, unfamiliar to the European eye.

12. Spain: Canary Islands, Puerto de Naos

Average price: from 104,000 rub.
Air temperature during the day: 26°
Air temperature at night: 19°
Water temperature: 24°

In October it is already starting to get colder in Spain. This means that there is no longer a beach season at resorts located on the mainland of the country. Of course, if you don’t regularly harden yourself in an ice hole, then yes, a water temperature of 21° will not scare you. In October, Spain is only for hiking and sightseeing.

True, there are still places where the sea is warm and the sun generously floods everything around with its rays - these are the Canary Islands. It doesn’t rain there; cold winds arrive much later. It’s just that you won’t be able to sit in water all day; it’s uncomfortable for the human body in the morning and evening. But you can also take a dip once or twice to cheer yourself up.

11. Jordan: Aqaba, Dead Sea

Average price: from 100,000 rub.
Air temperature during the day: 29°
Air temperature at night: 18°
Water temperature: 25° or 29° in the Dead Sea

The sea in Jordan is not simple - it is Dead. They go there at any time of the year on vacation, regardless of weather conditions with wellness and spa purposes, and October is no exception. The “ordinary” sea also pleases with its temperature, and the abundance of interesting places will not let you get bored. It’s best to go to the Mediterranean in mid-October – it’s still warm during the day, but it starts to get cold at night, so it’s a good idea to take a couple of warm clothes with you just in case.

10. Cuba: Havana, Masanillo

Average price: from 100,000 rub.
Air temperature during the day: 29°
Air temperature at night: 23°
Water temperature: 28°

October - last month hot summer season in Cuba. Therefore, those who came from northern countries White-skinned tourists are advised to use sunscreen. It’s better not to appear on the beach at all from 11 o’clock until the evening.

October beckons to Cuba mainly for its fishing. It is at this time of year that fishing for the famous blue marlin is especially good (remember “The Old Man and the Sea”? It’s about this fish). But the living conditions in Cuba may remind one of the Soviet past, and not the best part of it. Therefore, we especially recommend paying attention to reviews. Sometimes you can run into such a shed without air conditioning that even the catch can’t help you survive the disappointment.

9. Morocco: Marrakesh, Agadir

Average price: from 100,000 rub.
Air temperature during the day: 26°
Air temperature at night: 17°
Water temperature: 22°

Morocco is an excellent option for trips that combine swimming in the sea with an excursion program (and there is a lot to see there). If your goal is to soak up the sun and swim to your heart's content, then it is better to choose another country. The sea in Morocco in October is not as hospitable as before. Moreover, there are cheaper options.

But don’t be surprised if you suddenly find that all the places in your favorite hotel are booked for the weekend - October in Morocco is a favorite time for surfers. The increased wind creates exactly the kind of waves that tourists from Spain and France come to follow.

8. Malta: Gozo, Marsacala

Average price: from 72,000 rub.
Air temperature during the day: 25°
Air temperature at night: 23°
Water temperature: 24°

Although October is considered autumn in Malta, temperatures are still pleasant for tourists. Not particularly hot, but nice warm temperature air conducive to long walks, trips to museums and sightseeing. And the sea cools down slowly, so you can swim to your heart's content. At night, however, it gets cooler and the sea winds begin to blow, so take a windbreaker with you.

7. Thailand: Patong, Bangkok

Average price: from 70,000 rub.
Air temperature during the day: 32°
Air temperature at night: 27°
Water temperature: 30°

October is a great opportunity to travel to Thailand cheaply. The rainy season is just ending there, so tours are cheaper than at the height of the season. True, summer rains will disturb vacationers from time to time, but they are warm and usually not too bothersome.

An additional bonus is that the beaches are not as crowded as on New Year’s Eve, so you can bask in the sun without bumping into other vacationers when turning.

6. Cyprus: Limassol, Paphos

Average price: from 51,000 rub.
Air temperature during the day: 26°
Air temperature at night: 20°
Water temperature: 25°

Cyprus is beautiful even in October. The water and air temperatures are just right, optimal for a pleasant beach holiday. At the same time, it is not too hot, as there is a fresh sea breeze. It is no wonder that October in Cyprus is a hot month for tourism, perhaps even more densely populated than in the summer. However, it still won’t hurt to take a warm jacket or a light windbreaker with you - in the evening the air temperature may seem cool.

There are other advantages - for example, in October there is a local all-island festival, where locals look at people and show themselves. Overall, Cyprus is one of the best places to go to the sea in October.

5. UAE: Abu Dhabi, Dubai

Average price: from 50,000 rub.
Air temperature during the day: 35°
Air temperature at night: 21°
Water temperature: 27°

The heat subsides, and young and not so young tourists begin to flock in. The air temperature is still high, but not so high as to paralyze all daily activity of a tourist. You can swim, you can sightsee. The only thing that can overshadow a tourist's holiday in United Arab Emirates– the fact that the month of Muslim fasting, Ramadan, falls exactly in October. This means no noisy entertainment, shows, or alcoholic drinks in restaurants. Fortunately, these harsh rules do not apply to infidels, who are unashamedly having fun in hotels at this very time.

4. Tunisia: Djerba, Sousse

Average price: from 40,000 rub.
Air temperature during the day: 27°
Air temperature at night: 22°
Water temperature: 25°

Autumn in a hot African country is almost invisible. If you don’t believe me, take a look at the temperatures prevailing there. However, it won’t hurt to take a light windbreaker or raincoat with you, since October, even in Africa, can show its character. True, it is expressed in a little warm rain.

Just in October, Tunisia experiences the “velvet season” - the heat is not so sweltering, and the sea is still at a pleasant body temperature. An excellent option for traveling with children, especially those leaving their homeland for the first time and not accustomed to climate changes.

3. Türkiye: Side, Belek, Alanya

Average price: from 33,000 rub.
Air temperature during the day: 29°
Air temperature at night: from 13°
Water temperature: from 22°

The list of where to go on vacation at the seaside in October would be incomplete without the country beloved by Russian tourists. Tickets to Turkey become even cheaper in October. However, do not rush to rejoice - in most resorts in the country, autumn is coming into its own. It may rain, and the sea becomes noticeably colder. And only in the very south of the country there are still conditions for comfortable lying on the beach.

First of all, you should pay attention to resort towns with magnificent sandy beaches - Side, Belek and Alanya. Although the water and air temperatures are still suitable for a full beach holiday, we still recommend taking warm clothes with you. It is hot during the day, but in the late evening and at night it becomes autumn-like cool.

2. Egypt: Dahab, Sharm el-Sheikh, Hurghada

Average price: from 30,000 rub.
Air temperature during the day: 29°
Air temperature at night: from 19°
Water temperature: 26°

It is worth going to Egypt at the beginning of the month. And it’s not even about the rain and temperatures, but about the school holidays at the end of October. At this time, many parents are in a hurry to take their child out into the sun. And tour operators accordingly increase the price of tours.

The weather is not as stable as in summer or winter - it may rain. But overall, it’s a good option if you want to swim in the sea and go see the sights.

1. Russia: Yalta, Alushta, Sochi, Anapa

Average price: from 25,000 rub.
Air temperature during the day: 21°
Air temperature at night: 11°
Water temperature: 17°

An excellent option for those who cannot stand the heat, but want to look at the sea (and maybe take a dip once or twice). The prospect of combining a beach holiday with tourism looks tempting, especially if we're talking about about such a place rich in history as Crimea. Plus fresh vegetables, fruits, architectural monuments and sparsely populated areas. Where is the best place to go? There are few options - Sochi, Anapa and, of course, Crimea.

We have already written about, so the only difficulty you may have in October is choosing suitable holiday accommodation in Crimea. There will be no problems with clean air, beautiful scenery and entertainment.

7 countries where you can have a wonderful holiday at sea! We talk about the weather in October 2019 and give advice on which resorts are best to go to for a beach holiday and how to organize your leisure time.

October in most European countries is characterized by a decrease in temperatures - the nights become cooler, and if the sun still pampers during the day, it is no longer as gentle as at the beginning of autumn. The beach season ends, it’s time for leisurely walks and exciting excursions. Where is the best place to relax at sea in October 2019? Real summer warmth can be found in the resorts of the East and Asia, where favorable conditions for long swims and beach activities. Below we will look at foreign destinations that are most suitable for a beach holiday in October.

Where to relax in October at sea in 2019?

Italy

In mid-autumn it gets cold on the mainland, and most resorts end the beach season. Northern regions more susceptible to precipitation, clear weather is increasingly replaced by cloudy days. Water temperatures in the Ligurian and Venetian Riviera drop to +18°C, gusty winds blow, and it is damp and windy on the Amalfi Coast.

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UAE

In the UAE, the second month of autumn is accompanied by hot and sultry weather: during the day +34...+36°C, water +28°C. Very dry relative humidity air does not exceed 60%. It is very hot in Fujairah: the air temperature drops slightly and even in the evening is +27°C. It’s somewhat fresher in Abu Dhabi, where the daytime heat of 36 degrees Celsius gives way to a comfortable +22 degrees Celsius at night. There are often fogs in the mornings.

A beach holiday in October in the UAE is good, but being on the shore after 10 am is highly undesirable; the risk of getting heatstroke is too great. Tourists settle down by pools and bars and have fun in water parks. There are dive centers in Abu Dhabi, Fujairah, Dubai and Sharjah. The waters of the Persian Gulf are calm and warmer than ever: the water temperature is +26...+27°C, pleasantly refreshing.

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Abu Dhabi hosts art exhibitions and an Arabic film festival, and Dubai hosts a culinary festival. Vacationers enjoy admiring (jeep trips into the desert are especially popular), tasting and shopping in large shopping centers.

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Spain

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October in Tunisia is the peak of the velvet season, and beach holiday at this time in full swing. The good news is that Russians can visit the country without a visa. The weather is excellent: during the day +25...+27°С, sea water +22...+25°С. It is best to come on vacation at the beginning of October, since towards the end of the month there are more often stormy days and rain. There are no prolonged showers, but cloudiness is becoming commonplace. It can be windy in the evenings even in warm southern resorts, so it’s worth checking before your trip.

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Representatives of the fairer sex can visit local thalassotherapy centers; men are more interested in two-day trips to the Sahara or week-long caravan tours; excursions to ancient Carthage, Douggi and the romantic city of Sidi Bou Said are popular. On odd-numbered years, Carthage hosts the International Film Festival and classical music. Lovers nightlife will be able to find entertainment to their liking in Sousse or Hammamet.

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The nightlife of Cyprus is slowly dying down, and summer discos are under open air give way to walks, gatherings in cafes, fishing and daytime entertainment in an amusement park and water park. Windy weather is conducive to surfing and kitesurfing. Cyprus celebrates Independence Day at the beginning of the month, the September Arts Festival continues, and major cities The islands host harvest festivals and other cultural events.

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Sri Lanka

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In October, resting in the Seychelles is quite comfortable: during the day +30...+32°С, at night +26...+27°С. The sky is periodically overcast, the coast is fresh and windy, but the wind is rather pleasant than strong. It rains regularly and not for long. The water in the ocean is +28°C, sometimes there are waves.

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Oktoberfest and more

Early October is the ideal time to travel to Munich for the world famous Oktoberfest. If you like more active types of recreation, then your option is Austria . There, in the second half of the month, the Tyrolean Snowboard Festival takes place. If you are a lover of painting, then Valencia awaits you with its Museum of Art and the annual exhibition of priceless treasures of Spanish painting, and the most delicious and memorable holiday will be in October in Italy - the Eurochocolate festival takes place there.

Do you prefer a beach holiday?

Arabian beaches are at your service - they say that in UAE The most comfortable hotels in the world are located, and you have a chance to check it out for yourself. The Mediterranean would also be a good option. True, in Cyprus, Greece, Turkey, Tunisia, Spain swimming season at this time it is already coming to an end, but the water is still quite warm (+24C), the sun is gentle, the number of tourists is minimal, and the prices for tours are very affordable. This month there is a great opportunity to go to a five-star hotel at a price three times (!) less than in August!

Perfect for a beach trip Egypt , where to go on vacation in October with a child is very comfortable, because... It's the real season here - it's not hot (+28C...+35C), unlike summer, and the sea is very warm. The only “but” is that in Muslim countries it begins right at this time. holy month Ramadan is strictly observed by the residents of the country, and this imposes certain restrictions on tourist entertainment, although this is not a hindrance for holidays with children.

Comfortable holiday in October 2019 in Thailand . You will see a lot of interesting things there: visiting famous national parks, ancient temples. It will be just as interesting for you in exotic India. In October, lovers of the fabulous world of nature will visit the Maldives, Seychelles and Sri Lanka, as well as Vietnam. October is the best time to think about your health and go to health resorts in the Czech Republic, Slovenia, Italy, and Germany.

Excursion October Europe. Holidays and festivals.

Czech Republic, France, Italy, UK Germany is also an ideal country for a sightseeing trip. In the Czech Republic they like to visit local castles and taste local beer, in Italy they like to visit cultural events, and France is ideal for a romantic trip. In October, the Harvest Festival is celebrated in Germany, the chestnut festival in France, and on the last day of the month, Halloween is widely celebrated in many countries. There are also several public holidays this month: Independence Day and State Formation Day are celebrated in Cyprus, Portugal, Croatia, Austria, the Czech Republic and Turkey, Unity Day in Germany, Constitution Day in Lithuania. These days it will be very interesting here, and it is worth it to buy a tour to these countries and not worry about where to relax in October.

October is a unique month for Russia. Somewhere people are still sunbathing on the beaches, but somewhere else the first snow is already falling. And this means that there are recreation options for everyone - both for fans of warmth and for admirers of coolness. Let's see where to go in October to please your soul, body, and wallet, of course.

Yalta

This is the last opportunity to relax at sea this year. Of course, in October you can go to other regions of Russia, but Yalta is the warmest. At the same time, it is better to go on a trip in the first half of the month, when the temperature remains at +18...+22 °C. The water in the Black Sea warms up to +18°C, and if the autumn is warm, then swimming is quite possible.

In October, not only a beach holiday is possible in Yalta, because Greater Yalta includes many settlements: Gurzuf, Massandra, Livadia, Gaspra, Koreiz, Simeiz and others. There are everywhere interesting places, where you can go on an excursion. In Yalta itself it is worth visiting the ancient Armenian Church, look into the Massandra Palace, take a walk along the excellent embankment. If you come on vacation with children, go to the Yalta Zoo and the Glade of Fairy Tales.

Not far from Gurzuf you can see the famous Ayu-Dag mountain, and also visit Chekhov’s White Dacha. Guests of Crimea are also attracted by its palace capital - Livadia. Here is the White Palace of Nicholas II, where the Yalta Conference took place in 1945. You can also go to Gaspra, where the Swallow’s Nest castle is located, famous not only throughout Russia, but throughout the world.

Sochi

If you want to relax in October 2018 and catch warm days, then Sochi is one of best options. Here we need to say thanks to the Caucasus Mountains, which protect the city from cold air. At the same time, not a penny was spent on the construction of the mountains, unlike the Olympic facilities.

Sochi weather in October is not easy to predict. If there is no rain, then at the beginning of the month you can swim and sunbathe here. The nights are cold, the mornings and evenings are also very cool (slightly above +10 °C), but during the day it becomes warm - the air warms up to +23 °C, the sea to +20 °C.

Even if it rains or is just cloudy, it’s not a problem. Sochi has a lot of places for walks and excursions. You can go to the arboretum and marvel at all the different plants on earth. It’s worth stopping by the dolphinarium to smile at the local dolphins and be amazed when they smile back at you. If you have the courage and health, go to the mountains - just dress warmly.

In general, Sochi is one of the most profitable places to go in October. Holiday season is over, and the winter-New Year has not yet begun. This means that housing can be rented at fairly low prices. Vacations will cost much less than in summer or winter.

Caucasian Mineral Waters

This is not just a resort, but an established brand that has been attracting visitors since the time of Lermontov. The weather here is never hot, even summer is quite moderate, and in October average temperature during the day it is +15 °C. But the main plus is that at this time it is dry, windless and there is almost no rain: only 3-5 rainy days for the whole of October.

At KavMinVody you can perfectly combine 2 programs - recreational and excursion. Of course, everything revolves around mineral water. In Kislovodsk, for example, “Narzan” dominates, and in Zheleznovodsk – hot waters, which contain a lot of calcium and iron. To improve your health, you can not only drink water, but also take healthy walks. Special routes have been developed for them. Winding through parks and around mountains, you can strengthen your heart, increase the overall tone of your body, and add vigor to your body and spirit.

This region has many natural attractions. In Pyatigorsk, it’s a pleasure to look at Mount Mashuk, take a ride on the cable car, and go to Emmanuel Park and Tsvetnik Park. The main places of Kislovodsk are the Valley of Roses and the resort park. There is also a resort park in Essentuki. By the way, local parks are not just greenery and clean air. There you will find fountains, sculptural compositions, as well as mineral water springs - where would you be without them?

Kazan

The capital of Tatarstan is so bright and cheerful that on vacation in October you don’t feel the melancholy atmosphere typical of many others. Russian cities on autumn days. The Kazan Kremlin still pleases with its white walls, next to which the yellow foliage looks very organic. And there are so many interesting things inside the Kremlin that you will hardly get bored here, no matter what the weather is. Observation platforms, museums, temples and one of the largest mosques in Europe - with such a set of attractions you simply forget about the seasons.

Upon leaving the Kremlin, miracles will continue. The eternally festive and eternally pedestrian Bauman Street will lure you with its atmosphere, the Palace of Farmers will dazzle with its beauty, and the building of the wedding palace, designed in the form of a cauldron, will surprise you with its shape.

In the center of Kazan, in addition to Bauman, there are other interesting streets, which many guidebooks undeservedly forget about. Directly from the Kremlin you can get to Kremlevskaya Street, among whose ancient mansions you want to wander forever. Also worthy of attention is Peterburgskaya Street, which was opened on the eve of the millennium - or, in our language, the 1000th anniversary of the city.

Even autumn can’t ruin the impression. Red Square is still wide, Arbat is still lively, and the domes on the Cathedral of Christ the Savior blend wonderfully with the nearby foliage.

If you want to take a look at the whole October Moscow at once, go to Vorobyovy Gory - one of the main observation platforms in the capital. From here you can see Stalin's skyscrapers, Ostankino TV tower, White House and skyscrapers of the Moscow City complex.

If you want silence and antiquity, take a walk along Ostozhenka. There are interesting mansions there, including the Kekusheva house, which many consider to be the mansion of that same Margarita from the novel “The Master and Margarita” (sorry for the tautology, but there’s no other way to say it).

In our minds, October is autumn that has come into its own, fallen leaves, cold, dampness and rain. Many people refuse to travel and vacation at this time, giving preference to spring and summer months, and are often faced with the fact that beaches or city streets are simply overcrowded with tourists. Holidays in October have many advantages: in many places the season is winding down, prices for trips are going down, and somewhere around this time the weather becomes optimal. But the main advantage of an autumn holiday is that you can go from your chilled city to the hot summer. We will talk further about where to spend your vacation in October and what places you can visit on the weekend.

Where is the best place to go for a weekend in October?

The development of modern transport links allows for quite short time find yourself at the other end globe, therefore, if you have the means, relaxing on the weekend in an exotic or European country is not a problem. This is very convenient: you don’t need to adjust to your work schedule, but you can take your mind off stress and problems for a while. After packing your things after work on Friday, within a few hours on board the plane you will find yourself in the city of your dreams. Travel companies offer a whole list of so-called “weekend tours”, which includes excursion trips (bus and train), trips to beaches and various resorts, gastronomic tours.

There are a significant number of European weekend tours available. The flight time to most European capitals is several hours, and it is quite possible to start a Saturday morning with a cup of coffee, for example, in Paris. If you don't have a visa, there are several options where you can do without it: these are Macedonia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina. It will also be interesting in Turkey, in particular in Istanbul, which is full of attractions.

You can spend a wonderful time in the medieval castles of Italy and France. Magnificent interiors with antique furniture, paintings and sculptures, luxurious gardens and vineyards, wine cellars, ancient libraries and mysterious legends will take you back many centuries. Lovers of mysticism will be interested in haunted castles.

If your soul longs for the sea and sun, and you are looking for where to fly for a few days in October, excellent option the beaches of Turkey, Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco, and the Maldives will become. To reduce travel time, choose a resort near the airport.

For adventure lovers, travel agencies offer extreme tours, for example, to Israel, which has many natural wonders.

For a family weekend getaway, an excursion to the real “dragon’s lair” - caves near Wawel Hill in Krakow is perfect, and the city itself will delight you with beautiful architecture and a festival with live Celtic music, but you will have to dress warmly, the average temperature there this month is 9 .1 °C. In October, you can hunt for truffles in Piedmont (Italy).

To visit most European countries you will need a Schengen visa, valid for 90 days without restrictions.

Excursion tours in October

October is a wonderful time for a cultural holiday in good old Europe. Travel agencies organize bus tours to European countries from Kyiv, Lvov, Odessa, Moscow, Minsk. There are many offers of where to go for a week in October: these are the beautiful capitals and cities of Austria, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Poland, France, Switzerland, and the Czech Republic. Travel agencies offer clients comfortable travel on modern buses along unique routes that open up multiple attractions of Europe. Each tour has its own characteristics, but all of them allow you to get acquainted with the amazing architecture and touch the history of the places where you can visit. Warm autumn weather is perfect for interesting excursions.

True gourmets will certainly enjoy gastronomic excursions that offer the opportunity to enjoy wines (Austria, Italy), chocolate (Belgium) or masterpieces of Italian and French cuisine, as well as take part in master classes. A beer tour to Munich is popular.

The Best Festivals and Celebrations to Attend in October

Festival tourism in the world is gaining momentum. This is due to the fact that the festival is a great opportunity to better get to know the culture and traditions of the area where it is held, immerse yourself in history and just have a fun and interesting few days.

In October, many festivals and holidays are held and celebrated around the world.

• Argentina: Buenos Aires International Guitar Festival.
• Armenia: Harvest Festival.
• Azerbaijan: Pomegranate Festival in Goychay.
• Belgium: Jenever liqueur festival in Hasselt.
• Italy: grape festival in Marino, chocolate festival “Eurochocolate” in Perugia, duck festival in San Miniato.
• USA: Florida Fantasy Festival.
• France: Paris Fashion Week, Chestnut Festival in the village of Marju.

Many festivals around the world have religious roots, some celebrate seasonal phenomena(harvest) or dedicated to important historical events. For example, one of the first festivals can be considered the festival of the ancient Egyptian pharaoh Ramses III, who celebrated his victory over the Libyans.

Every October, the town of Certaldo, located in sunny Tuscany, invites guests to the Boccaccesca food and wine festival. For four days they can watch culinary competitions of famous chefs, enjoy tasting legendary wines, try various dishes of Tuscan cuisine: bread with raisins and rosemary, ribolleta (soup of bread, beans, cabbage and vegetables), dishes of hare, deer or wild boar, appetizers salami and prosciutto, almond cakes. During the festival, you can travel back to the Renaissance era while watching theatrical performances. Children will also find something interesting for themselves, because an entertainment program has been prepared for them.

The German Oktoberfest festival boasts a long history and enormous scale, where you can relax in early October. The festival begins in the second half of September and lasts 16 days. It first took place in 1810 in honor of the wedding of Crown Prince Ludwig and has since become traditional. It was canceled only in times of war, epidemics and economically difficult periods. The world's largest beer festival takes place in Munich, the capital of Bavaria. Following tradition, at exactly 12 o'clock on the opening day, the mayor begins the “beer marathon”, uncorking a barrel of beer with the exclamation “O’zapft is!” (Uncorked!). A festive costume procession moves through the central streets of the city.

A distinctive feature of the festival are 14 giant beer pavilions - “tents”. One such tent contains several thousand seats. All tents are different. Some of them attract young people (Schottenhamel), tourists (Hofbräu-Festzelt), fans of rock and roll (Hacker-Festzelt), football (Löwenbräu) and crossbow shooting (Armbrustschützen Zelt). Others specialize in gastronomic preferences: they serve beer only from oak barrels (Augustiner-Bräu), wine (Weinzelt), fish (Fischer-Vroni), bovine meat (Ochsenbraterei), Bavarian dishes (Schützen-Festzelt), roe deer dishes and ducks (Käfer's Wies'n-Schänke). In a certain tent you can relax with your family (Winzerer Fähndl), friends (Bräurosl Hacker Pschorr), alone (Hippodrom is the best place for dating). Beer in the tents is served by waitresses in old German costumes and poured into liter mugs. In addition to beer gatherings, the festival includes excursions to breweries and museums.

More than 6 million people attend Oktoberfest every year, drinking about the same number of liters of beer.

Berlin also has its own mini-Oktoberfest. The Belgian town of Poperinge organizes an annual beer festival where you can relax at the end of October.

For a week at the very end of October, the Spanish town of Consuegra, near Toledo, celebrates the end of the saffron harvest with the Fiesta de la Rosa del Azafran festival. During the festival, a competition is held for the fastest extraction of the spice from saffron, exhibitions, sports, folklore events, guests can try traditional paella with saffron.

Fans of club electronic music will love the Amsterdam Dance Event festival, which takes place in mid-October in the Netherlands. Conferences, film screenings, art exhibitions, interactive talk shows, promotional events and musical performances, nightly concerts are held in venues and clubs scattered throughout Amsterdam.

The word "festival" as a noun was first recorded in1589.

Where is the best place to relax in October: ski resorts

The ski resort is a rather unusual place to relax in October. The fact is that at this time many of them are still closed, but there are also those that work all year round. Such a holiday has many advantages: there are not many visitors at this time, and prices are much lower than at the height of the season.

Ski lovers can visit ski resorts in October Northern Europe, in particular Scandinavia.

In the homeland of the Finnish Santa Claus - in Lapland (Finland) at an altitude of 531 meters above sea level, there is one of the most equipped and popular resorts - Levi. There are 48 different ski slopes and 26 lifts, as well as a rope park, bike rental and mountain bike trails, and a golf club. The Ruka and Ylläs resorts (the largest ski resort in Finland) have been open to visitors since October.

An excellent ski resort is located in Norway on the Folgefonna glacier; you can ski here even in summer.

In the Austrian resort of Neustift, people ski from the beginning of September to the end of May. This means that in October there are very favorable skiing and snowboarding conditions. The highest ski resort in Tyrol is located on the Pitztal glacier.

The most famous and popular ski resort in Switzerland, Zermatt, is open even in summer. The resort of St. Moritz also opens in October. It is worth noting that Swiss resorts are very expensive.

The resorts of Pitztal and Zermatt are equipped with a creation system artificial snow for weather conditions with positive temperatures.

At the beginning of October, French Tignes is open to tourists. The infrastructure here is very developed; in addition to skiing, you can engage in, for example, bicycle racing or dog sled racing. For 10 days at the end of October and beginning of November, the resort of Les Deux Alpes opens its largest ski area in Europe for an autumn snow sports festival.

The Italian resort of Passo Stelvio in October will provide excellent snow cover, as well as interesting excursions trails of the First World War. Ideal conditions for snowboarders created in the resort of Val Senales in South Tyrol.

Excellent ski resorts open in October are in the United States: Mammos Mountain in California, Killington in Vermont, Arapahoe Basin, Keystone and Loveland in Colorado.

The resort of Pitztal is positioned as an inexpensive place for a family holiday. The ski area in the Colorado Rockies (Arapahoe Basin and Keystone) is more suitable for experienced skiers.

Seaside holidays: where you can fly in October for a beach holiday

Egypt. The traditional place for a beach holiday in October is Egypt, where it is best to go in early October or the middle of the month. At this time, there will still be no winds or cloudy waters, huge crowds of tourists will disappear, and prices will decrease to off-season values. If it is too hot here in summer, then in autumn the temperature is quite pleasant: on average, during the day there is 30 °C, and the water temperature is 25 °C. It is recommended to visit cities such as Hurghada, Luxor, Sharm el-Sheikh. In addition to relaxing at sea, you will be invited to get acquainted with the ancient Egyptian civilization - go on excursions to the most famous and mysterious places.

Türkiye. With the end of September, the beach season in Turkey ends, there are no longer so many vacationers, and prices for trips are falling. On the Turkish coast Mediterranean Sea in October there is no longer any sweltering heat, the air and water are warmed up to 26-27 °C, and you can still have a great rest here. The best resorts for this are Antalya, Alanya, Side, where it is warm even at the end of October: there is not much rain there, and temperatures are higher than in other places. In Antalya you will find not only a seaside holiday, but also a lot of entertainment: nightclubs and discos, cafes, bars and restaurants, theaters, golf and horse riding.

Tunisia. Nice subtropical climate promotes have a great holiday in autumn in these places. Tunisia is a place where the velvet season in October is in full swing: the air is heated to 25-27 °C, and the water is warmed up to 22-25 °C. The best time The beginning of October is considered the best time to visit Tunisia; in the second half of the month the rains begin here. Women will certainly enjoy the local thalassotherapy centers - a set of procedures using sea water, mud, silt and algae. If you want to spend your holiday active, go on a safari to the Sahara or an excursion to ancient Carthage. You can enjoy the magnificent scenery in the town of Sidi Bou Said. In addition, dates are harvested in Tunisia in October.

United Arab Emirates. I especially want to find a place to relax where it’s hot in October, when in our latitudes it’s already quite cold and slushy. The UAE is just such a place. If you are not careful, there is a high probability of getting heatstroke: during the day the air temperature is up to 35 °C, and at night - 21-23 °C, the water is heated to 27 °C. In addition to swimming, you can have fun in water parks and diving centers, visit swimming pools, bars and shopping centers, go by jeep to the desert and try Arabic cuisine. Popular holiday destinations are Abu Dhabi, Fujairah, Dubai, Sharjah.

Other countries for holidays in October: Israel, Morocco, India (Goa coast), Cyprus, Sri Lanka, Seychelles, Spain (Canary Islands, Ibiza), Italy (island of Sicily).

The best places in the world to relax with children in October

Czech Republic. When the weather is still warm and the crowds of tourists disappear, you can enjoy the beautiful architecture of Prague’s houses, bridges and castles while walking along its ancient streets. Children will be especially interested in the Prague Zoo. In addition to the capital, there are many more interesting Czech cities where you can visit in October. In Pilsen you can visit botanical garden, a zoo without bars and a “Dinopark” with dinosaur models. In Liberec, children will be interested in visiting the Babylon entertainment center.

Spain. Valencia is the safest city for walking with children, and also has relatively inexpensive housing. There is a huge number of temples and a unique “City of Science and Arts” with the largest Oceanographic Park in Europe.

Hungary. Budapest is a great city for an autumn family holiday. There are inexpensive hotels, cafes and restaurants here.

Germany. In Munich, children will be interested in visiting Oktoberfest: they will be able to watch the colorful parade and performances, ride the carousels and attractions (roller coasters, Ferris wheel), children's railway or carriages and eat sweets. Berlin is recognized as the best city for family holidays, here is the most large number museums, exhibitions and galleries, theaters and parks, and the level of crime and environmental pollution is very low. Children will also enjoy the museums and galleries of Dresden.

Italy. This is a country where good warm weather in October, and many towns and cities host noisy holidays.

United Arab Emirates. Children can have a good time on the artificial Palm Island in Dubai. In Abu Dhabi, at the Emirates Palace hotel, a entertainment program. Menus, massages, cosmetic procedures, relaxation area.

Jordan. A country with healing sea air and wonderful recreational resources- a great place to go on vacation in October with children, especially if they have problems with the respiratory tract and nervous system. Unique mineral composition Dead Sea water and mud has a powerful healing effect on the body of children and adults. Some hotels in Jordan are designed specifically for children (Movenpick, Kempinski).

The most famous and largest amusement parks for children and adults in Europe are Disneyland in Paris, Europa Park in Rust (Germany), Port Aventura in Salou (Spain), Legoland in Billund (Denmark).

Sale season: best places to shop in October

October is a great time for shopping. At a time when the summer season has already ended, stores are eager to empty their shelves of light items in order to fill them with winter collections. It's time for sales and discounts in many stores and boutiques. Travel agencies organize entire shopping tours, some of which specialize in a specific product (for example, fur coats).

Places of pilgrimage for shopaholics include outlets - shopping centers that sell branded items from past seasons at a significant discount (50-70%).

Favorite place fall shopping destination is Rome. Outlets are located both in the city itself (Techer, Oviesse, Euroma2) and on the outskirts (Castel Romano, Valmontone). Large mono-brand stores collect products from one brand, while multi-brand shopping centers or “villages” of shops offer items from different brands. There are entire shopping streets in Rome - Via del Corso, Via Nazionale. The location of the store plays a significant role in pricing policy: the same thing in the city center and the suburbs can be bought for a price that is almost twice as different. In Roman outlets you can find products from a variety of brands: both affordable and luxury. Towards the end of the week there is a real boom in outlets, as new goods are brought in every Friday.

Thanks to the Tax Free system, by refunding part of the value added tax, you can return part of the money (from 7 to 22%) spent on foreign purchases. The system works in the European Union countries, Turkey, Israel, Thailand and others.

Munich is considered a wonderful place to go in October for shopping in Germany. Stores traditionally hold off-season sales in October, and at the same time there are no large numbers of tourists.

In October, large-scale seasonal sales are held in Israel. A popular place for shoppers is the three-story shopping mall“Canyon-Malkha”, where you can buy clothes and children's things, jewelry, perfumes. In Arab markets they buy ethnic oriental clothing, souvenirs made of glass and ceramics, jewelry, candles, and hookahs. The most popular Israeli souvenirs are silk tablecloths and cosmetics made from Dead Sea minerals.

Shopping is one of the reasons to visit Turkey in October. At this time, you can buy jeans, knitwear, bed sheets, shoes and bags, clothing made of fur and leather. The multifunctional shopping complex “Akmerkez” and the Sultanahmet market are very popular among tourists. The Mysir Charshisi bazaar offers a wide variety of spices and herbs. The Bedesten indoor market is a place where the Ottoman atmosphere is in the air: here you can buy souvenirs self made, carpets, porcelain, jewelry and leather goods. There is a traditional Ottoman coffee shop in the market courtyard.

Do not forget that it is customary to bargain in the oriental bazaar (Arabic, Turkish).

Exotic countries for a holiday in October

China For a Slavic tourist, this is a completely different world, which will certainly give a lot of impressions. An ancient country with a rich culture and philosophy, numerous attractions, cutting-edge achievements, contrasting and multifaceted - this is a great place to relax in October.

Autumn in China differs in different regions, since the country's territory is huge, but it is often quite warm here.

For a beach holiday, it is recommended to go to the shores of the South China Sea - to Hainan Island, for example, to the southern city of Sanya. In addition to beaches, you can visit parks, museums, and a safari zoo. Tourists are offered numerous excursion routes, the most popular of which pass through Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Tibet.

In the immediate vicinity of Beijing is the most famous landmark of China - the Great Wall of China, more than 8 thousand kilometers long and 6-7 meters thick.

Thailand. By the end of September, the rainy season ends in Thailand, although, as tourists note, at this time it can rain once a week, and then at night, however, there are significantly fewer vacationers at this time. Since October, tours to Thailand have been gaining popularity, and their prices have been increasing.

The fact is that in autumn there is no tropical heat: the air temperature remains at 30-32 °C, dropping to 20 °C in the evening, and the water warms up to 24-25 °C. This weather is conducive to beach holidays, walks and excursions. The best places to spend a holiday at sea in October are Phuket or Koh Samui. IN sunny days you can swim in the sea and sunbathe, and if the sky becomes cloudy, you can go on excursions.

Vietnam. The rainy season lasts here in October, but it is not intense everywhere. For example, Hanoi, Haiphong and Halong Bay receive the least amount of rainfall. Despite the rains, the air temperature here is quite high (up to 30 °C), and the water warms up to 28 °C. In October, vacation prices are considered quite low, excursion services are fully provided, but there are few tourists at this time, so Vietnam is a suitable exotic place where you can fly in October. The most comfortable conditions for relaxation in October are found in the northern part of the country. There is a very beautiful Ha Long Bay here. You should also visit the resort town of Haiphong, where you can not only relax on the beach, but also go shopping: from Vietnam you can bring pearls and precious stones, natural fabrics, wooden, metal and bamboo products, silver, local souvenirs. The capital of Vietnam, Hanoi, is developing rapidly, and now you can see skyscrapers near ancient buildings, temples and pagodas. The business center of the country is the metropolis of Ho Chi Minh City, where large banks and enterprises are located.

In Indonesia, Thailand, China, Vietnam, India, Egypt, Brazil and other countries, there is a chance of contracting dengue fever (acute viral disease), which is especially dangerous for children. To protect yourself, watch out for Egyptian biting mosquitoes.

Where can you go without a visa in October?

Countries for a holiday in October where you do not need a visa are:

• Türkiye;
• Israel;
• Cuba;
• Tunisia;
• Seychelles;
• Montenegro;
• Dominican Republic;
• Egypt (free visa is issued upon arrival at the airport);
• Thailand (a tourist visa for 15 days is issued at the border);
• Sri Lanka (visa is issued as part of a tourist group at the border).

To travel to Cyprus and the UAE you will need an electronic visa, which can be obtained online without visiting the embassy.

Where you shouldn't go on holiday in October

The list of countries where you won’t be able to relax on the beach in early October includes Spain, Italy, Greece - at this time the beach season closes, so you can only go here for impressions of excursions. The weather is not conducive to comfortable swimming in Bulgaria, Croatia and Montenegro. In addition, you may encounter strong winds and rain here.

In Vietnam, Indonesia and Malaysia, the tropical rain season begins in October, which can significantly ruin your vacation.

The onset of October is not a reason to refuse proper rest, especially since it can turn out to be simply incredible! Where you spend it - on a sunny beach, a ski resort or medieval European streets - is up to you. Experienced travel agencies will help you with your choice or select an individual tour.