Summer is a time of rest, travel and new tourist discoveries. And you should prepare for any trip in advance. Knowing where it is better to go on vacation in July, you will be able to properly plan and spend your vacation wonderfully. Whether it is a sightseeing tour, a visit to a famous festival or a vacation with the whole family on the sea coast - the choice is yours.
Which countries allow entry without visas
A large number of warm countries will accept you abroad without a visa. It is enough to have a valid passport and free pages for a stamp about another entry. If you prefer a beach vacation, then Turkey, Israel, Georgia, Albania, Abkhazia or Montenegro, Tunisia will definitely do.
There are more exotic countries on this list, with bright colors, romantic landscapes and beautiful beaches - Seychelles, Thailand, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Fiji. And this is only a small part of the places that you can travel to without a visa.
Inexpensive beach holiday in July
When planning a vacation on the seaside and choosing an ideal country for a vacation, you still want to count on an advantageous ratio of price and quality. July is considered the high season in many resorts, so many hotels have already been booked, and prices are higher compared to the previous month. But, nevertheless, the choice among the countries of Europe and Asia is wide enough and you can always count on purchasing a hot tour. At the same time, it is not necessary to fly far, because you can comfortably and inexpensively relax on the coasts of Turkey, Greece or Bulgaria.
This summer, Cyprus, Turkey, Egypt, Greece, Tunisia offer inexpensive all-inclusive vacations.
A beach holiday in the second half of July for a reasonable price will take you to the resorts of island Spain. It is in this month that "eternal spring" on the Canary and Balearic (Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza) islands turns into hot summer and you can fully enjoy the warm sea.
Majorca is more suitable for family holidays, and the famous entertainment resort of Ibiza has everything - sea, sun, 24-hour parties - to make your youth vacation unforgettable.
At affordable prices, you can choose a resort in Cyprus. The local rest is distinguished by a very warm sea and hot sunny weather. To combine an interesting excursion program with a stay at the sea, Italy would be an excellent solution. For those who do not like the excruciating heat, especially in the middle of July, you should pay attention to an inexpensive beach holiday on the shores of the Adriatic Sea in Montenegro or Croatia.
If you are planning an independent vacation, then it is worth considering that the flight to Europe will be inexpensive, but the prices for accommodation can be high; when traveling to one of the Asian countries, the opposite is true - the high cost of the flight is compensated by the low cost of living.
Below is a table with a list of countries for a beach holiday, indicating the minimum prices for flights and accommodation:
| Country | Approximate cost of air tickets, rubles | Approximate cost of living (per day) |
|---|---|---|
| Montenegro | from 12283 | from 3000 rubles |
| Croatia | from 12226 | from 60 euros |
| Georgia | from 7450 | from 10 $ |
| Ukraine | from 8500 | from 200 rubles |
| UAE | from 13928 | from 22 $ |
| Cyprus | from 13087 | from 25 euros |
| Israel | from 12500 | from $ 30 |
| Greece | from 11600 | from 22 euros |
| Bulgaria | from 12387 | from 15 $ |
| Spain | from 10000 | from 45 euros |
| Egypt | from 20,000 | from 12 $ |
| Turkey | from 4584 | from 45 $ all inclusive hotel |
| Thailand | from 11458 | from 12 $ |
| Vietnam | from 12318 | from 8 $ |
| Tunisia | from 22749 | from 40 $ |
Where to go skiing in summer
It is quite possible to trade summer tan for a snowy slope at the height of summer. And although July is one of the warmest months in the Northern Hemisphere, there are enough ski resorts in operation: Norway, Austria, France, Italy, Switzerland, Canada, Japan, Iceland. But you should know that you can ride in Europe during the summer season only on the glaciers, and a skating day can last a maximum of 3-4 hours.
In the Southern Hemisphere, at the end of July, the beginning of the winter season falls and about a hundred regions (resorts in Australia, Argentina, New Zealand, Chile, Argentina, Lesotho, South Africa) are open to those wishing to ride south of the equator.
From the covered ski slopes (there are 30 of them in different parts of the world), resorts operate in the UK, Japan, Belgium, Thailand, the Netherlands, Australia, Malaysia. Lovers of exotic can go to distant northern Sweden, Iceland or Greenland.
Notable snow resorts in North America:
- Mount Hood Timberline Lodge is located on a stratovolcano in Oregon. There is a year-round season here, except for the two weeks of September. Ski trails (there are 41 of them here) run right in the middle of the national park, between powerful pine trees to wild rocky gorges. All major ski and snowboard competitions are held in this region, which is why Timberline ski resort is deservedly known as the most sports resort in the world.
- in California, the Mammoth Mountain resort on the edge of the Sierra Nevada is renowned for the amount of snow, the mounds of which resemble houses in size in winter. It also has the longest resort season (October to July).
- Arapahoe Basin is located in Colorado - the highest resort in North America. Mount Arapaho reaches an altitude of over 3960 m.
- in Alaska, the Thompson Pass is distinguished by coarse-grained "corn" snow, and on a sunny summer day, skiing is possible in a T-shirt.
The largest vertical drop in the Northern Hemisphere, which is available for skiing in summer, is 999 meters in Zermatt (a ski resort in Switzerland).
Summer gives its bonuses to snow lovers in the middle of hot months. Ski resorts provide great discounts on accommodation packages that are not available in winter. In some resorts, skiing can be combined with golf, tennis, hiking or the opportunity to sunbathe while enjoying the snowy landscapes.
Countries of the Northern Hemisphere:
| Country | Resort | Site | Accommodation costs for 1 person | Ski lift pass, cost per day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | Stubaital | stubaital.at | from 44 € | adults - 19.20 €, youth up to 19-15.35 € |
| Austria | Kaprun | ischgl.at austria.info | from 25 € | for 2 days adults - 83 €, children up to 15–41 €, young people up to 19–62 € |
| Switzerland | Zermatt | zermatt.ch ski-zermatt | from 47 € | 59 € |
| Italy | Cervinia | cervinia.it | from 44 € with breakfast | for 6 days adults - 190 €, children 6-12 - 97 €, adults over 65 years old - 144 € |
| France | Tignes | tignes.net | from 55 € | adults - 44.5 €, children -36 |
| Norway | Stryn | from 160 € | adults - 38 €, children - 28 € |
Countries in the Southern Hemisphere:
| Country | Resort | Site | Accommodation costs for 1 person | Ski lift pass, cost per day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | Cardrona | cardrona.com | transfer from Wanaka for 8 € per seat in the shuttle for 11 people; apartments in Cardrona - 107-280 € without meals, hotel Wanaki - 75 € for two with breakfast | 185 € for 5 days |
| New Zealand | Treble Cone | cardrona.com | transfer from Wanaka 10 € | 205 € for 5 days |
| Australia | Perisher | from 250 € with breakfast and dinner | 88 € | |
| Canada | Whistler / Blackcomb | whistlerblackcomb.com | from 18 € | adults - 70 €, children under 15 years old - 35 €, young people under 19 years old - 59 € |
| State of Oregon | Timberline Lodge | timberlineresort.com | Stay in the lodge (meals + skiing 3 days) - 255-370 $ | adults - $ 66, children - $ 44 |
| California | Mammoth Mountain | from 110 $ apartments | adults - 69-99 $ | |
| Colorado | Arapahoe basin | from $ 169 apartment with breakfast | Adults - $ 74, adolescents 15-18 years old - $ 62, children 6-14 years old - 32 $ | |
| Alaska | Thompson pass (season until early July) | from 270 $ | from $ 149 for a full day for an adult | |
| Chile | Valle Nevado | http://www.vallenevado.com | for 2 people with breakfast from $ 119 | adults - from $ 49.5; children - $ 37.5 |
| Chile | La Parva | https://www.laparva.cl/es/tickets-dia-2018/ | from 45 $ | adults - $ 47.5, children 6-12 years old - $ 32.5 |
| Chile | El Colorado | http://www.elcolorado.cl/pases/ | from $ 100 with breakfast | adults - from $ 460 children under 5 years old - $ 89 |
Where better to go on an excursion in the middle of a hot summer
Wherever you go in the world, you will have the opportunity to experience a new culture, nature and beautiful sights. Although July is the peak season for vacation and tourism, the choice of popular resorts for comfortable walking during the heat is limited. Therefore, it is quite convenient to combine a beach holiday with sightseeing. For this, Spain, Slovenia, Cyprus, Greece, Croatia and Montenegro are suitable.
A convenient option for combined tours can be sea cruises. They travel across the Mediterranean and Northern Europe, visiting most of the historical and natural attractions, including the famous Norwegian fjords.
If the purpose of the trip is only for sightseeing, then the north of Europe is perfect: Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland.Since these countries are close to the seas and oceans, the air here is warm, but fresh, without the summer stuffiness.
For sightseeing, you can choose from classic bus tours in Denmark and Finland with ferry nights, relaxing in the Norwegian fjords or fishing in the Swedish islands.
It is better to postpone a trip to Central Europe in July to another month of the year, since the bustle of the city with an abundance of tourists and air temperatures above 35 ° C will not make your vacation comfortable.
| Country | Flights (rubles) | What places are worth visiting |
|---|---|---|
| Spain Madrid) | from 11 190 | Royal Palace, Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol, Almudena Cathedral, monumental monuments and fountains, "Golden Triangle of Arts" - Prado Museum, Reina Sofia Center for the Arts, Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, Descalsas Reales Monastery, Ancient Egyptian Temple of Debod, Romantic Garden Campo del Moro with parrots and peacocks |
| Slovenia (Ljubljana) | from 10200 | Ljubljanski grad, Kamnik suburb, St. Nicholas Church, triple bridge |
| Cyprus (Larnaca) | from 8 200 | Saint Lazarus Church, Hala Sultan Tekke Mosque, Pieridis Private Archaeological Museum, Kimon Embankment |
| Greece (Athens) | from 11 600 | Parthenon, Temple of Olympian Zeus and Roman Agora, National Archaeological Museum, White marble stadium Panathinaikos, Ancient Astronomical Observatory Tower of the Winds, Kolonaki Square, solemn Arch of Hadrian |
| Croatia (Zagreb) | from 12 226 | Zagreb can be conditionally divided into the Upper ("Gradec") and the Lower City, and all the sights are just concentrated in the first part of the city. It is better to start your walk from the main square of Ban Josip Jelačić (there are many key tram routes here). Not far from the square is the neo-Gothic Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. The luxurious Mimara Museum is worth visiting, and you can admire the city from the panoramic observation deck on the medieval fortress tower Lotrscak |
| Montenegro (Podgorica) | from 12 283 | The capital has no access to the sea, but there is a picturesque Skandar Lake. While walking, you can get acquainted with all the sights, as they are located nearby: the Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ and the ultramodern Millennium Bridge - two symbols of Podgorica, the ruins of the ancient Roman city of Dioclea and the Church of St. George, museums, monuments to Pushkin and Vysotsky |
| Sweden (Stockholm) | from 13 328 | Nobel Museum, Royal Palace, 90-centimeter narrow street Mårten Trotzigs gränd, Bollhustäppan courtyard, the smallest monument in the whole of Sweden - “Boy looking at the moon”, rooftops of Stockholm, Junibakken museum, Djurgården islands, Fjäderholmarna open, ethnographic Sky Skansen, Artipelag Contemporary Art Center, Vasa Museum, where you can see a battleship that sank 20 minutes after it first set out to sea in 1628; flea markets (huge collapse near Vårberg station and flea market near Täby Galopp racecourse) |
| Denmark (Copenhagen) | from 9 590 | Amalienborg Palace, Town Hall, the picturesque city of Christiania (located in the Christianshavn district of Copenhagen), Andersen Museum, Tivoli Park, Royal Gardens at Rosenborg Castle, Kastellett, built in the form of a pentagram, Thorvaldsen Museum, Ripley Museum, National Art Gallery, Fon Gefion " |
| Norway (Oslo) | from 10 402 | Vigeland Park, Oslo Royal Palace, Akershus Castle and Fortress, KarlJohans Gate Central Street, Cathedral, Heni-Unstad Cultural Center (Norway's largest contemporary art museum) |
| Finland (Helsinki) | from 7 899 | St. Nicholas Cathedral, Temppeliaukio Church, Assumption Cathedral, Havis Amanda Fountain, President's Palace, Anteum Gallery, Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art, Seurasaari Island, Korkeasaari Zoo, Eureka Science Center, Suomenlinna Sea Fortress |
Festivals and holidays of the world in July
A festival is a holiday dedicated to any direction (sports, dance, cinema, music, food), which gathers many like-minded people and spectators. It is always a presentation of the culture and traditions of the country where the festival is held. That is why such events always attract the attention of those who love bright and unforgettable impressions. And every year festival tourism is gaining more and more strength.
The festivals and celebrations that will take place in July 2021 are presented in the table below:
| date | Country | Event |
|---|---|---|
| June 30 - July 1 | Bulgaria | The Julai holiday is the youngest holiday, but thanks to the enthusiasm of young people, it has become a tradition. Every year from June 30 to July 1, early in the morning on the Black Sea coast, young people from Bulgaria and from abroad get together to meet the sunrise. And the actions of young people are not religious, although all participants are convinced that in this way they purify themselves. |
| July 3-9 | Santiago, Cuba | Street Festival of Lights - Fiesta del Fuego. Acquaintance with the Caribbean culture, dancing all night in the streets of Santiago de Cuba. Here you will find entertainment for all tastes: performances by musical groups in the traditional direction, dance music from all over the world, colorful processions with platforms and disguised dancers, an abundance of goodies. |
| 5'th of July | Eger, Hungary | Festival dedicated to the "Bull's Blood" wine (Egri Bikavér) and the patron saint of winemakers, Saint Donatus. |
| July 6-14 | Pamplona, Spain | Festival Saint-Fermin takes place in one of the oldest Spanish cities. The festival is organized in honor of the bishop of San Fermin (Fiesta of San Fermin), who lived in the 13th century and saved Pamplona from the plague epidemic. Initially it was only a religious event, but over time it turned into a colorful folk festival. On this day, music concerts and performances are organized, "peñas" (musical groups playing on ancient instruments), fireworks and mask parades are performed. |
| 7 july | Sednai, Japan | Tanabata Festival. According to legend, the stars in love could meet, crossing the Milky Way, only once a year - on this July night. On the day of the Tanabata festival, the Japanese compose and write wishes on long rectangular strips of colorful paper called tanzaku. These pieces are decorated with bamboo branches, which are specially prepared for the festival. The most popular holiday among teenagers, high school students, students. |
| July 11-16 | Chicago, USA | The Taste of Chicago is the largest food festival in the Midwest. This celebration of food and music traditionally lasts five days. |
| July 12-16 | Vitebsk, Belarus | "Slavianski Bazaar" is an arts festival that brings together artists from different countries. It was first held in July 1992 and is organized as a joint project of Belarus, Russia and Ukraine. The main goal of the festival is to unite the creative forces of culturally related countries. |
| July 13-22 | Ghent, Belgium | Gentse Feesten is an annual cultural festival that lasts 10 days and hosts a lot of events. This holiday is more than 160 years old and is considered one of the largest and most interesting in Europe. In the program you can see free music and street theater performances, attend open dance lessons and much more. The action is organized on the territory of the entire historical center of the city. |
| July 13-15 | Dubno, Ukraine | Rock festival "Taras Bulba" at the "Spartak" stadium. A cultural project, the purpose of which is the development and popularization of Ukrainian youth culture and aesthetics. |
| July 16 | Paucartambo, Peru | The Festival of the Virgin of Carmen (Fiesta de la Virgen del Carmen) is held in honor of the most revered saint in Peru. In various parts of the Ica department, especially in the Afro-Peruvian regions of Carmen and Guayave, special festivities are held in honor of the Virgin of Carmen. |
| July 19-22 | mountain Altai, Russia | International Eco-Cultural Festival "VOTETNO!" - this is a harmonious and effective interaction of musical cultures and eco-trends, such as the ecology of the human soul and body, culture and consciousness, environmental friendliness of relationships between people, eco-unity with the outside world and eco-connection of the future with the past. |
| July 20 | Kardyaga plateau, Turkey | The Kadirga Festival is one of the most famous festivals in Turkey. The Kadirga plateau with an amazing mountain landscape, where the festival is held, is located 25 kilometers from the city of Tonya in Trabzon province. Residents of the areas adjacent to the plateau gather on the plateau in the third week of July and spend three days in noisy fun. |
| 21 July | Cologne, Germany | The Cologne Lights Festival (Kölner Lichter) is a magnificent feast of fireworks on the Rhine. The festival has been held in Cologne since 2001 and each time it attracts more and more spectators. Tens of thousands of tourists come to the city specially to watch this amazing spectacle. |
| July 30 | Oaxaca, Mexico | Guelaguetza or Monday on the Hill (Lunes del Cerro) is a holiday that takes place on one of the Mondays in July. Organized in honor of the indigenous peoples of Mexico and is an important cultural event for the region. |
| 26 July | Kotka, Finland | The marine festival takes place in the port - the most beautiful place in the city - and consists of several parts. These are the most varied and very spectacular sea races, a children's sea festival, a mini jazz festival, a sea song contest, concerts for every taste. And, of course, a sea market and seafood tasting. |
| July 27 | Readington, USA | The Festival of Ballooning is one of the largest ballooning festivals in North America. It is held annually at Solberg Airport and dates back to 1983. |
Summer vacation spots in Russia
Russia has many interesting and beautiful places that attract tourists in the summer. Without a doubt, in the hottest month of summer, many go on vacation to the Volga and Oka rivers, to the lakes of Onega, Ladoga, Seliger or nearby bodies of water. In this case, you can combine sunbathing and swimming with educational excursions.
When choosing a beach holiday in Russia, the Black Sea coast may become a priority. Here in July it is already quite hot and the sea is well warmed up for swimming. A well-developed infrastructure and quality hotels will complement a good rest.
If you prefer a less crowded vacation, the Sea of Azov is worth considering. If you wish, you can escape from the hot climate by going to the Kaliningrad region on the Baltic Sea.
In July, you can go on excursions to interesting places and see the unique nature of Baikal, Altai, Ural or Karelia. Also, an option for a summer vacation can be the northern regions of Russia or a river cruise along the Volga.
And, without a doubt, in order to improve your health and enjoy the beautiful views, you can go to the resorts of the Caucasian Mineral Waters, which are relevant all year round.
The best places for a safe holiday with a child
Of course, it is July that most parents choose to travel with their children. When choosing a country for a family vacation, the following factors are taken into account:
- flight duration;
- comfortable conditions;
- entertainment component of the resort;
- availability of a special menu and babysitting services;
- the cost of such a holiday.
For a comfortable beach holiday with the whole family in July, the following are suitable:
- the coast of the Aegean Sea in Turkey (Kusadasi, Bodrum, Fethiye), where moderate heat and low humidity;
- Spain, Bulgaria, Sardinia and Sicily;
- Russian resorts of the Black Sea coast (Sochi, Anapa and Gelendzhik) and the Sea of Azov (Yeisk, Taganrog, Taman, the village of Golubitskaya and the village of Dolzhanskaya);
- Adler (Black Sea coast of the Caucasus).
The safest for children will be the Cyprus resort of Ayia Napa. Here kids will be pleased with a water park, and young people will find entertainment in nightclubs. Parents are advised to visit the city of Limassol, in the vicinity of which there is the medieval Kolossi castle with the wine cellars of the knights.
If you are planning a trip with a small child and do not want to go abroad, then a vacation on the Black or Azov Sea would be an excellent solution. This choice has several advantages:
- the climate is slightly different from that familiar to a child;
- there is no language barrier, and if necessary, it is possible to quickly solve the problems that have arisen, for example, finding a doctor;
- if necessary, it will be easier to return home earlier from vacation, since there is no connection to flights.
And if the child is ready for an independent travel, then in July you can consider a children's or adolescent camp in another country, for example, in Malta and Cyprus, in Slovenia, Austria or Slovakia. This is a great way to make new acquaintances with peers from all over the world, to improve knowledge of foreign languages. It is also possible to choose summer camps according to your interests.
| Children's camp | Price | Peculiarities | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malta | year-round school "Inlingua" (5-17 years old), Sliema | 600 € / week | easy language learning in a comfortable and relaxed environment |
| Malta | School of English "Shprahkafe" (13-17 years old) in the north of Bugibba in the Bay of Sao Paul | 495 € / week | high class sea vacation |
| Malta | language center "EU Malta" (8-17 years old) | 590 € / week | homestay or residence |
| Malta | "Clubclass" (10-16 years old), Bugibba | 595 € / week | homestay or residence |
| Cyprus | Junior Camp (9-17 years old), Limassol | 84 399 rubles / 2 weeks | combined an active beach holiday, a rich excursion and creative program with the study of English in international groups |
| Cyprus | language camp "Bravo" (9-17 years old), Episkopi | 87765 rubles / 2 weeks | bright animation and exciting excursions, training on the basis of the year-round language school English in Cyprus |
| Slovenia | International School for the Study of Foreign Languages "Berlitz" (7-16 years old) | from 539 € | interesting recreation programs are combined with intensive language lessons in a playful way |
| Austria | international network of children's camps "Village Camps" (7-18 years old), located in the chalet of the mountain village of Piesendorf | 2600 € / 2 weeks | learning English and German, children can take part in film academy courses and an adventure program |
| Slovakia | Boyar Camp (13-17 years old), Nova Lubovnia | 410 € / 7 days | exciting excursions, international parties and seminars with native speakers |
| Slovakia | "Point Camp" (6-17), on the shore of the resort lake Shirava | 550 € / 11 days | in-depth study of the English language; group trainings on teamwork, leadership and communication; projects dedicated to travel, healthy lifestyle, modern culture |
Conclusion
All over the world you can find a resort to your liking and preferences. And even on hot sunny July, it is easy to find places where you will feel comfortable, and most importantly, spend an unforgettable time.
