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Where to go in August: 10 places for the most unforgettable holidays (Part 1)

Paradise beaches of Tanzania and Greece, a music festival in Budapest, a tomato battle in Spain – all this and even more is waiting for you this August. Do you already know where you want to spend your summer vacations in August? We have gathered for you here a list of 5 most wonderful places for beach holidays as well as 5 more interesting destinations for those who like music and festivals. Let’s start our trip with sea-beach destinations first!

1. Nice, France

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Air temperature: 25-27 ° C.
Water temperature: 25 ° C.
Visa: Schengen.
Cost of living: from 32$ per night.

An azure coast of Nice in August is a real finding for all lovers of the beach holidays. Heat of July has already gone, the sun shines, but does not burn too much, and restaurants continue to add fresh sea food to their menu.

In the evening, after the beach relaxation, you can stroll along the famous Promenade des Anglais Nice, go to the hotel bar Negresco, that was visited by such famous people as Salvador Dali, Pablo Picasso, Ernest Hemingway and Catherine Deneuve, or eat pizza at the family cafe of the old city.

Half an hour by car and you are already in Monaco. And if you do not plan to enter the casino, then at least enjoy the views from the hill. Or go to Cannes. Just one hour journey and you’re already in the city where the annual film festival is taking place.

2. Zanzibar, Tanzania

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Air temperature: 25-31 ° C.
Water temperature: 26 ° C.
Visa: it is issued upon arrival (single entry, not more than 90 days) or in advance through the Embassy of Tanzania (multiple entry).
Cost of living: from 25$ per night.

The beaches of the archipelago of the Zanzibar islands got to the list of the best beaches in the whole world 2018 and this is really a paradise on earth. In summer, the weather on the islands is ideal for an unforgettable holiday, in winter it is no higher than 40 ° C, and in the spring a long season of rains begins.

If you go to Tanzania not only turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, snow-white sand and African colors are waiting for you here. You should also take a safari tour in one of the national parks here.

From the jeep you can watch such wild animals as rhinoceroses, elephants, chimps in their natural habitat. And, of course, do not miss the opportunity to see the highest point of the continent, the extinct volcano Kilimanjaro.

3. Gagra, Abkhazia

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Air temperature: 25-29 ° C.
Water temperature: 24 ° C.
Visa: not required if the period of stay does not exceed 90 days.
Cost of living: from 30$ per night.

A picturesque resort on the Black Sea coast attracts tourists with its mild climate, natural beauties and historical architectural structures. During the whole day you can eat seasonal vegetables and fruits,sunbath and in the evening you can admire the sunsets with a glass of Abkhazian wine.

If you are tired of just lying down on the beach, go to the observation platforms to see the city from a bird’s eye view, visit the castle of Prince of Oldenburg, walk along the Seaside Park and the eucalypt alley, get to the waterfalls and visit the restaurant “Gagripsh” which is one of the symbols of the Black Sea resort and historical architectural monument.

4. Zakynthos, Greece

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Air temperature: 25-31 ° C.
Water temperature: 26 ° C.
Visa: Schengen.
Cost of living: from 64$ per night.

August is the warmest and driest month in Greece, so you can leave your raincoats at home. The island of Zakynthos is famous for its mild climate and beaches with azure waters, that not only tourists, but also turtles like so much. The territory of some beaches in the Laganas Bay is a nesting place for the sea turtles and it is also considered as a part of the Zakynthos National Marine Park.

One of the most popular places of the resort is Bay Navagio. It is famous not only for its beauty, but for the shipwrecked smuggler who has been buried in the sands since the 80s. Today this rusty ship is a favorite local landmark of many tourists. It is depicted in the photographs, perhaps, of everyone who had vacation in Zakynthos.

In the north of the island there are the Blue Caves. It is a complex of sea grottoes created by nature. Because of the play of light, the water in the caves becomes sky-blue, which is especially noticeable at dawn.

For those who love to combine pleasant with useful it is worth to visit the temple of St. Dionysius, the patron saint of the island, and the Byzantine Museum, in which relics of the 12th century were preserved.

5. Ischia, Italy

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Air temperature: 27-31 ° C.
Water temperature: 26 ° C.
Visa: Schengen.
Cost of living: from 27$ per night.

Sandy beaches and the warm sea are not the only reason to go to Ischia.

The volcanic island of the western coast of Italy is famous for its natural spa centers. On the island there are several thermal complexes with hot springs and natural saunas. The largest and most popular is “Poseidon Gardens”, admission ticket for one day for an adult will cost 30 euros. But you can also swim for free in the thermal springs on the wild beach in Sorgeto Bay.

The cultural program of the holiday includes visiting the Aragonese castle erected on top of the rock, the museum of director Lucino Visconti and the gardens of La Mortella.

Do not miss the next part of this post in which we will introduce you 5 more interesting places for visiting this August.

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