Where to go for a winter vacation

Holidays in Europe

Not all people like a frosty and snowy winter. Many people go to wait out the cold in the warm regions of Europe. One of the best places to spend a winter vacation is Spanish Andalusia.

This is the southern region of the country, where even in winter the temperature rises to +18C, so you can walk along the sea coast in a light coat.
The best time is from January to March.

Holidays in warm countries

The golden beaches of the Cote d'Azur are simply exhausted by the number of vacationers in the warm season. Closer to winter, the Cote d'Azur is noticeably empty. The air and water temperature from December to February can drop to +6, + 12°C, but more often it stays around +18°C. It's pretty cool for locals, but for tourists — great weather!

If you plan a vacation on the Cote d'Azur in February, do not forget to mention in the to-do list a visit to the carnival in Nice (Carnaval De Nice), which is not inferior in scope to the carnivals in Rio de Janeiro and Venice. For two weeks, the city lives in an atmosphere of endless celebration accompanied by music and dancing.

Ski resorts in Russia

Skiing is one of the favorite winter amusements of Russians, since there is always enough snow. Where in Russia to go skiing and have a great winter holidays?

Sochi is probably the most stylish and popular ski resort in Russia. For the 2014 Olympics, the entire sports infrastructure was built here, which can now be used not only by Olympic champions, but also by ordinary tourists.
Location: Krasnodar Territory, Black Sea coast. Sochi is located at the foot of the Caucasus Mountains.
The most popular ski slope: "Rosa Khutor".

"Abzakovo" is a well-known ski resort in Russia, surrounded by the Bikembet and Halmaurdy mountains, the Kyrkty ridge. It is always crowded and fun here, and the holidays are rich and memorable for a long time.
Location: the village of Abzakovo (Beloretsky district of Bashkortostan).
Tips for resort guests. If you are a beginner, it is better to choose route No. 10 or 12 (route No. 11 is for more experienced athletes). If you want a smooth slope, go out on the track before lunch.

Ski resorts of the world

Turkey is not only a beach holiday. In winter, it offers skiing in the mountains with altitude differences from 2,000 to 3,000 m. One of the most popular ski resorts in the country is Uludag, which is suitable for a wide range of skiers.

Even in winter, Turkey does not part with the usual all-inclusive format, so every major hotel in the mountains has its own lifts and makes package offers, which includes accommodation, meals and skiing. Traditionally, the high quality of service combined with the relative cheapness allows Turkey to attract many Russians even in the cold season.

Low Tatras, Slovakia

The ski resorts of Slovakia are world-class trails. The best of them — "Yasna" in the Low Tatras mountains — regularly hosts international and national skiing competitions. It has 57 km of trails, which are divided into several categories, so that both beginners and professionals will find a suitable steepness for themselves. The height difference ranges from 400 to almost 900 m.
Therefore, prices in Slovak resorts are not the lowest. But the very accommodation in the country and the flight will be inexpensive. Next to the" Yasnaya " there is its own airport — Poprad-Tatry, which accepts mainly charter flights.